Competitive Sports at StanbridgeStanbridge is a founding member of the co-ed Bay Area Small School Athletic League (BASSAL). In addition to having a population of approximately 100 students or less, each of the schools in BASSAL have one other thing in common—they all cater to students with learning differences.
Stanbridge Bulldogs compete in a variety of seasonal competitive sports, which may include:
Physical Education and Health
Physical Education and health classes are part of the daily Stanbridge curriculum for students in all grades. P.E. is taught on campus, often outside when weather-appropriate or in the Marilyn Center, our indoor gym/auditorium. Classes are designed to be fun and energetic without over-extending students. Often, P.E.-related afterschool clubs are offered to all students (see below), and all students in grades 6–12 can opt to participate in competitive sports by joining one of our Bay Area Small School Athletic League (BASSAL) teams as a Stanbridge Bulldog.
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Club Sports and Extracurriculars
In addition to league sports and daily P.E. classes, Stanbridge students have other opportunities to engage in structured, physical activity. Afterschool club offerings regularly include options for activities such as yoga and swimming lessons (the latter through a partnership with the San Mateo YMCA). Annual all-school events such as Field Day and Beach Day feature interdivisional groups of students competing in picnic-style games and friendly competitions that help build interpersonal and teamwork skills. Summer School options typically include a week of basketball camp and various sports camps that allow students to learn the basics or sharpen their skills in a non-competitive, encouraging environment. You can read more about these offerings on the Afterschool & Summer School page in this section of our website.
