Athletics
While many know Visitation as one of the strongest athletic programs in the area, we take greater pride in the values our players bring to and learn on the field and the wellness practices students hone during their time here.
We offer Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity level competition, as well as no-cut sports like cross country and track, so there's a home for every athlete. Our teams are consistently competitive across the board, earning banners and winning championships. Our student-athletes earn recognition as All-League and Washington Post All-Met athletes and even national honors, with many continuing their careers at the collegiate level.
Visitation has won the Lewis Cup for overall athletic excellence 14 times - more than any other school in the Independent School League.
The strength of our program goes far beyond awards and banners. Our student-athletes build pride and confidence through practice and hard work. They learn the rewards of teamwork, good sportsmanship, patience, and perseverance.
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Visi Athletics Stats
24
varsity, JV & freshman teams
13
different sports
66%
students play at least one sport while at Visi
9
consecutive Lewis Cup wins for overall athletic excellence
50
student managers
2
athletic trainers
10
alumnae coaches
10
2018-2019 All-Met Athletes
3
no-cut sports
Athletic Facilities
Visitation boasts excellent athletic facilities tucked right in the heart of the city:
- 2 playing fields (1 Bermuda grass and 1 artificial surface)
- 4 tennis courts
- 1 Athletic Center
This award-winning sports complex includes classrooms, a weight and aerobics room, a training room, visiting- and home-team locker rooms, a student lounge, and a gym with seating for 500.
All of our teams practice on campus, with the exception of:
- Crew - practices nearby on the Potomac River
- Swim & Dive - practices at the University of DC
Meet the Cubs: Ferdinand & Nicodemus
Visitation is unique: instead of having just ONE mascot, we have TWO: the White Team Bear and the Gold Team Tiger! Together, we are the Cubs!
Learn more about the friendly rivalry between our two school teams.
Visi Club Sports
Visi Athletics News
Junior Vivian Kelly was named the 2023-2024 Gatorade Cross Country Player of the Year for the District of Columbia, the second season for which she has been awarded this honor. According a press release from Gatorade, the award recognizes "excellence on the field, in the classroom and in the community."
“There’s no better way to finish the season off besides winning a championship game as your last high school game,” senior Makaela Morrell said. “It’s just really an incredible moment.”
The Washington Post covered junior Vivian Kelly's incredible cross-country finish at DCSAA, at which she placed first and the Cubs placed second overall.
Varsity basketball beat Sidwell at the ISL tournament this weekend, earning the banner and a historic win against one of the country's top-ranked girls' teams.
The Ice Cubs enjoyed an undefeated season and capped it off with their first MAGHL title, as described in the Washington Post.