Athletics

Philosophy and Facilities

Athletics as a Cornerstone 

Our Athletics and Wellness programs help students develop a sense of confidence, self-esteem, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and cooperation that prepares them to meet challenges both on and off the field. This visionary approach integrates athletics across the Hockaday student experience in exciting, new ways.
As one of Hockaday’s Four Cornerstones, Athletics plays an integral role in the lives of Hockaday students. Our sports activities, as well as our physical education classes, teach us to enjoy the mental, physical, and ethical balance that stems from teamwork, self-sacrifice, and perseverance. At Hockaday, we are committed to providing numerous opportunities that enable students to develop and nurture the knowledge and skills necessary to live healthy, active lives.

Hockaday competes in the Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC) in basketball, cross-country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. In addition, Hockaday students compete in crew and fencing.

College-Bound Athletes

Many Hockaday student-athletes elect to pursue their athletic careers in college. This requires a coordinated effort between the athlete, her family, and the School.  Student-athletes interested in participating at the collegiate level work with the College Counseling office to assist them in deciding what role athletics should play in the college search, as well as important details about eligibility, recruiting, and scholarships.

Twelve members of the Class of 2024 are continuing their athletic careers in college, adding to the 75 collegiate student-athletes who have graduated from Hockaday in the past seven years.

Athletic Teams

UPPER SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Basketball Basketball
Cross Country Cross Country
Diving Cross Training
Fencing Field Hockey
Field Hockey Lacrosse
Golf Soccer
Lacrosse Softball
Rowing Swimming
Soccer Tennis
Softball Track and Field
Swimming Volleyball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball

Athletics Facilities

Athletics is a Cornerstone at Hockaday, and each girl has opportunities to use our athletic facilities daily. Campus facilities include a competition gymnasium, a Lower School gymnasium, an eight-lane state-of-the-art track, multiple turf fields, practice fields, a softball diamond, and a cross-country path that circumnavigates the campus. Middle and Upper School students utilize the Wellness Center for additional workouts and strength training at Hockaday.

Athletics News

List of 16 news stories.

Take The Next Step

Just as we encourage our girls to be curious and engage in the process of discovery, we encourage and invite you to visit our campus and experience a day at Hockaday.

The Hockaday School

11600 Welch Road
Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 363-6311
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.

The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.