"Our strongest games are those propelled by the bond of sisterhood. It is this unspoken loyalty that motivates each player to sprint a little harder, recover when we'd rather leave it to the defense, and race for a pass to help a teammate, giving what we could—not for ourselves, but for our team, assured that the girl beside us would do the same."     -Amanda Delaney, Northwestern University     Newton Country Day School's athletic program challenges each student to work her hardest, support her teammates, and broaden her physical and mental capacities. Skilled coaching, careful training, and rigorous inter-scholastic competition provide each girl with the chance to develop her physical strength, coordination, and team skills at various levels. The Newton athletic program fields 40 teams in 14 interscholastic sports across three seasons. More than three-quarters of our students participate in at least one competitive interscholastic sport in the course of each academic year.  Varsity, junior varsity and  Middle School offer a range of playing levels.  Newton is a member of the Eastern Independent League (EIL) and competes against member schools and other independent schools throughout New England. The athletic program is supported by playing fields, a gymnasium, a fitness room, an athletic training room, and a newly upgraded ice hockey rink on the banks of the Charles River. Squash and tennis teams practice at nearby facilities.