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

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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.

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Varsity Athletics Offered

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Athletic, Health, and Wellness Center

Now open: Chatham Hall’s state-of-the-art Athletic, Health & Wellness Center. This space transforms how we approach Living Well. The 30,000-square-foot facility includes a gym with a bouldering wall and elevated track, yoga and dance studios, a fitness center, a new and improved Health Care Center (HCC), student commons, outdoor spaces, and much more. It’s more than a facility—it’s a space designed to energize, empower, and elevate every student’s wellness journey. Learn More >