Softball

Deerfield Academy has a rich softball tradition and a dynamic team of student athletes who love the game. Deerfield won the league championship in 2000 and reached the finals in 2004, 2005, and 2006. In 2017, Deerfield made its way back to the WNEPSGSBA Class A Tournament, claiming the 5th overall seed in New England with a final record of 10-4.

Rosters & Schedules

National Girls & Women in Sports Day

On Saturday, the Big Green hosted it’s inaugural National Girls & Women in Sports Day celebration and clinic in the Athletics Complex. Many, many Deerfield

Spring 2023 Athletic Awards

In the final Wednesday School Meeting of the 2022-2023 school year, the Deerfield community gathered to celebrate our spring co-curriculars and their many achievements. Mr.

Date / Time Team Opponent Location Result/Status
Date / Time:
March 27, 2024 - 3:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Frontier High School
Location:
Home
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Scrimmage
Date / Time:
March 30, 2024 - 2:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
NMH
Location:
Home
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April 5, 2024 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Location:
Away
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Date / Time:
April 10, 2024 - 4:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Worcester Academy
Location:
Home
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Date / Time:
April 13, 2024 - 3:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Choate
Location:
Away
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Date / Time:
April 17, 2024 - 3:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Cushing Academy
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Date / Time:
April 20, 2024 - 3:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Taft School
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Date / Time:
April 24, 2024 - 3:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
MacDuffie
Location:
Away
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Date / Time:
April 27, 2024 - 2:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Williston
Location:
Home
Results/Status:
Date / Time:
April 29, 2024 - 4:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
NMH
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
Date / Time:
May 1, 2024 - 3:30 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Westminster School
Location:
Home
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Date / Time:
May 8, 2024 - 3:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Suffield Academy
Location:
Away
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Date / Time:
May 11, 2024 - 2:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Location:
Home
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Date / Time:
May 15, 2024 - 3:00 pm
Team:
Opponent:
Loomis Chaffee School
Location:
Away
Results/Status:
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Frequently Asked Questions

Deerfield students are encouraged to step outside their comfort zone and try new experiences. If a student wishes to play a new sport, then they can participate in tryouts along with the other athletes, and will be placed according to their skill level. Most sports at Deerfield have multiple teams, so those new to a particular sport will usually have the opportunity to play at an appropriate level. Beginners should be sure to notify the coach if they require guidance in navigating a new sport.

Students are required to participate in a co-corricular each term. “Co-curriculars” do not necessarily have to be an interscholastic sport. Other options include community service, dance, theater, recreational sports, or even managing a sport. Additionally, students with talents in certain areas such as the arts may apply for a co-curricular exemption, in which they pursue their talent under the guidance of a Deerfield faculty member. Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to participate in at least two terms of interscholastic athletics per year.

Varsity candidates will typically have preseason tryouts before school begins, and therefore should plan on arriving three or more days early. Coaches notify candidates during the summer if they should arrive early, and arrival dates are posted on the Deerfield Academy calendar.

Deerfield does provide laundry services for athletic clothing. Students should be aware that due to turnaround time they may want to have multiple sets of clothing to avoid any problems.

Each sport holds tryouts at the beginning of the season to determine appropriate placement for students trying out. Deerfield does its best to put all of its students in the position to succeed and grow as athletes, and these efforts are reflected in the composition of its teams.

All students, faculty, and staff can seek help from Deerfield’s skilled athletic training staff regardless of their involvement in Deerfield athletics.

Certain equipment, including game uniforms and practice clothing, is provided by the Athletic Stockroom. Some non-clothing items are also available for loan upon request, or available to purchase through the Athletic Store. Because each sport has varying equipment needs, students should be in touch with their coach or the stockroom staff when they arrive on campus. If students need to purchase athletic equipment or clothing not found in the Athletic Store or stockroom, they can usually find it at any one of several local retail stores.

Recreational sports are typically open to juniors and seniors as a co-curricular option, but some may allow underclassmen to participate with the coach’s permission.

The athletic facilities, including the gym, pool, tennis courts, and squash courts, are open to all students, faculty, and staff during their hours of operation. At the beginning of the year all students participate in an orientation that walks them through proper use of the fitness center, and all new students take a required swim test before they can use the pool. Hours for athletic facilities are posted online.

Contact Athletics

athletics@deerfield.edu
413-774-1430

Office West Gym
Mail PO Box 36
Deerfield, MA 01342