Sport & Lifestyle

Many sports and activities are offered at Harrogate Ladies' College and every girl is encouraged to take regular exercise. Whilst some schools find difficulty in maintaining team sports, we strongly believe in their value. Our extended week allows a full fixture list of weekend matches to boarding and day girls.

The College is one of the major players of school Lacrosse in the UK. Our players often appear for the County A and B teams, with some playing for the North of England and occasionally representing England at U19 level.

Lacrosse, netball, swimming, tennis, health-related fitness, gymnastics, dance, athletics and rounders are all taught for the first three years, after which the girls begin to have a wider choice. This includes badminton, volleyball, basketball, hockey and trampolining.

The 6th form have a full afternoon for games and enjoy extra options which include golf, aerobics, fitness training, squash and fencing.

The Head of Physical Education has been heard to say "if there's a sport you want and don't see, we'll try to arrange it for you".

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