Athletics & Riding

Athletics

Chatham Hall devotes 100% of its athletic resources to girls.

Athletics and physical wellness are an essential part of the development of the whole girl here. We encourage you to choose courage over comfort and both continue to develop in the sports you love and try new ones: you'll get to train, play, and contribute at whichever level is right for you.

In addition to serving as a team captain or manager, student-athletes also have the opportunity to lead through the Chatham Athletic Council which has been spreading School spirit and purple and gold pride since 1931.

Chatham Hall competes in the Blue Ridge Athletic Conference (BRAC) and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA).

Athletics Staff

List of 2 members.

Mary Semler

Director of Athletics; Coach

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Mary Semler came to Chatham Hall in 2023 as the director of athletics after more than 30 years in education as a teacher and coach. Most recently, she served as the physical education department chair and a field hockey coach at North Cross School in Roanoke, Va. Mary holds a B.A. from Randolph-Macon College and M.Ed. from Hollins University. In high school and college, she played soccer, fastpitch softball, and swam. In her free time, Mary likes to spend time with family, hike, watch sports, read, and travel.
Jackie Kisthardt

Assistant Director of Athletics; Transportation Coordinator; Coach; Dorm Advisor

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Students Participate in Athletics

Our Teams

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Season

Athletic News

IEA Team Finds Success at 3 Fall Shows
11/17/2023
The Chatham Hall IEA Team competed in three shows during its fall season.
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Fall 2023 Sports Recap
11/14/2023
During the fall 2023 athletic season, our student-athletes worked hard to gain skill, build character, and choose courage over comfort.
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3 Riders Compete in USEF Show, Corser '27 Named Reserve Champion
10/20/2023
Over Fall Long Weekend, three students traveled to North Carolina to compete in a USEF sanctioned show with impressive performances by participating riders Lilly Corser ‘27, Maeve Raible ‘25, and Paloma Egido ’25.
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LaDuke Inducted into the VISAA Hall of Fame
10/18/2023
Cathy “La” LaDuke was posthumously inducted into the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Hall of Fame on Oct. 16 in recognition of her 20 years as Chatham Hall athletic director and overall commitment to sports.
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Assam '25 Wins Gold in Pleasants Landing Triathlon
10/12/2023
On Oct. 7, international boarder Zuri Assam ‘25 placed first out of female participants ages 15-19 during the Pleasants Landing Triathlon at Lake Anna after a two-year journey in the triathlon world.
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Riding Kicks Off with First Show, Parris '27 Named Reserve Champion
10/6/2023
On Sept. 30, three Chatham Hall riders set off to Hollins University for the SWVHJA show, the first of the school year.
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Harrison '24 Volunteers in Argentinian Sports Education Program
9/7/2023
Over the summer, Elinor Harrison ‘24 participated in a volunteer sports education program in Argentina through International Volunteer HQ. Read her reflection below:
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Spring Sports Experience Growth, Success Throughout the Season
6/6/2023
It was a successful season for Chatham Hall's lineup of spring sports.
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