Athletics

Team Huddle

Leadership in Action

Teamwork, loyalty, respect, and leadership are lifelong values that our girls have the opportunity to practice each time they put on their team uniform.

Merion Mercy students receive a holistic education that includes a commitment to physical, personal, and emotional health, to best equip them for their future. Our sports programs are designed to nurture the mind, body and spirit, with participation teaching time management, responsibility, perseverance, and hard work. And of course, good sportsmanship!

Research has reported on the many benefits of sports for young women. Learn more in this blog post written for National Girls and Women in Sports Day.


A Competitive Edge

Our athletic program provides sports for all three school seasons. Most teams offer both varsity and junior varsity levels, and crew has a "learn to row" program, so everyone has an opportunity to participate at some level. 

We’re proud to play in the Athletic Association of Catholic Academies (AACA), the only all-girls school league in Southeastern Pennsylvania, and we belong to the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) so our teams can go on to district and state competitions. 


Team Spirit

Come to a game, a meet or even a practice, and you’ll hear them: Merion Mercy athletes and fans, shouting support for their classmates. School spirit is strong, with our focus on teamwork on and off the field on display. 

Crew Team
Lacrosse Team
team

Fall

Cross Country
Crew
Field Hockey
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball

Winter

Basketball

Crew Training

Swimming

Spring

Crew

Lacrosse

Softball

Track

Athletics in Action

Athletics

“"I am so grateful for my four years at Merion. I met my best friends, took challenging classes with amazing teachers, and participated in sports with the greatest coaches and teammates."

—Megan Elguicze '22, Berwyn, Pa.

Meet Our Athletic Department

Shannon Fisher

Shannon Fisher

Director of Athletics
Sara Woodring

Sara Woodring

Athletic Trainer

Athletics Calendar

Save the Date - 2023-2024 Start Dates

August 14
PIAA Fall Sports Pre-Season Begins
 
September 5
Fall Crew Season Begins
 
November 17
PIAA Winter Season Begins
 
February 20
Spring Crew Season Begins
 
March 4
PIAA Spring Season Begins