Athletic Leagues

Friends Schools League (FSL) Philosophy

The nine schools which comprise the Friends Schools’ League share many common beliefs and concerns based on Friends’ testimonies. Among them are the value of athletic competition and the need to keep such competition in the proper perspective. The operation of the Friends Schools’ League is facilitated by these common beliefs and experiences. The League will be guided in all its undertakings by the fundamental principles upon which the schools are founded. The integrity and intrinsic value of each individual shall be of primary concern. In keeping with Friends’ policies all league decisions will be based on the consensus of the athletic directors, subject to the approval of the school heads.

Friends Schools League (FSL) Schools

Abington Friends
Academy of the New Church
Friends Central School
Friends Select School
George School
Germantown Friends School
Moorestown Friends School
Shipley School
Westtown

PAISAA (Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association)

Friends Select is also a member of PAISAA. PAISAA is the recognized entity for the support of interscholastic athletic programs for independent schools in the state of Pennsylvania. PAISAA offers professional development opportunities for membership, preserves and enhances existing state events, and works to create additional state events through the development of coaches' associations for each sport. The association is committed to the foundation pillars of interscholastic athletics-integrity, sportsmanship, participation, and leadership.