Are students in a postgraduate year able to compete in sports?
At many independent schools which offer PG programs, a postgraduate student is eligible to play on varsity teams, but some schools are members of conferences or leagues which prohibit PG students from competing or limit the number of postgraduates on teams. At Bridgton Academy, athletic traditions run deep, and interscholastic sports are integral to school life. Participation in sports during a PG year does not affect NCAA eligibility and may actually enhance a student-athlete’s chances to play a sport in college. Since all students at Bridgton Academy are postgraduates, athletic competition frequently involves collegiate opponents in contest with college freshmen or junior varsity teams. Student-athletes at the Academy gain the valuable experience of competing at the college level and having the opportunity to perform in front of college coaches while still preparing for the academic challenges of college.
