Potomac Valley Athletic Conference
The Potomac Valley Athletic Conference is a group of independent schools in the Washington Metropolitan area for interscholastic athletics. It was formed in 1979.[1] While it is considered to be less competitive than other conferences such as the WCAC, Interstate Athletic Conference (IAC), and the MAC, many PVAC schools are able to compete with schools from the aforementioned conferences. Furthermore, the soccer programs at Washington International School and Sandy Spring Friends School often beat schools from the WCAC and MAC. This upcoming year, five PVAC graduates will play at NCAA Division I schools and many more will play Division III.
Member schools
The current member schools are:[2]
Full Members
| School | Mascot | Location | Enrollment | Grades Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Life School | Cougars | Gaithersburg, Maryland | 275 | K-12 |
| Edmund Burke School | Bengals | Washington, D.C. | 300 | 6-12 |
| The Field School | Falcons | Washington, D.C. | 360 | 6-12 |
| Grace Brethren Christian School | Eagles | Clinton, Maryland | 800 | PK-12 |
| Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy | Cougars | Rockville, Maryland | 700 | PK-12 |
| Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School | Lions | Rockville, Maryland | 1,200 | K-12 |
| McLean School of Maryland | Mustangs | Potomac, Maryland | 350 | K-12 |
| Oakcrest School | Chargers | McLean, Virginia | 180 | 6-12 |
| Sandy Spring Friends School | Wildebeests | Sandy Spring, Maryland | 530 | PK-12 |
| St. Anselm's Abbey School | Panthers | Washington, D.C. | 220 | 6-12 |
| Washington Christian Academy | Wildcats | Olney, Maryland | 310 | K-12 |
| Washington International School | Red Devils | Washington, D.C. | 900 | PK-12 |
Affiliate Members
| School | Mascot | Location | Enrollment | Grades Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Demonstration School | Wildcats | Washington, D.C. | 100 | 1-8 |
| Montrose Christian School | Mustangs | Rockville, Maryland | 350 | K-12 |
| Washington Waldorf School | Knights | Bethesda, Maryland | 270 | PK-12 |
Former Members
- Barrie School (1979-2011)
- Georgetown Day School (1979-1998)
- Queen Anne School (1979-2011)
- St. Andrew's Episcopal School (1979-1998)
Soccer Divisions
The PVAC is divided into two divisions for soccer, with the goal of improving competitive balance. The divisions are:
Boys
Division A
- The Field School
- Sandy Spring Friends School
- St. Anselm's Abbey School
- Washington International School
- Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
- Covenant Life School
Division AA
- Washington Christian Academy
- Grace Brethren Christian School
- Montrose Christian School
- Edmund Burke School
- McLean School of Maryland
- Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy
- Washington Waldorf
- Spencerville Adventist Academy(2015 season)
Girls
Division A
- Covenant Life School
- The Field School
- Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
- Oakcrest School
- Sandy Spring Friends School
- Washington International School
- Edmund Burke School
- Grace Brethren Christian School
- Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy
- Washington Waldorf School
PVAC Champions
Boys Soccer
| School | Regular Season Championships | Tournament Championships | Total Banners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Day School | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Washington International School | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Sandy Spring Friends School | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| St. Andrew's Episcopal School | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Grace Brethren Christian School | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Edmund Burke School | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| The Field School | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| St. Anselm's Abbey School | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Other Sports
Boys Varsity Basketball
- 2003-St. Anselm's Abbey
- 2004-Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
- 2005-Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy
- 2006-Grace Brethren Christian School
- 2007-St. Anselm's Abbey
- 2008-Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
- 2009-Washington International School
- 2010-Covenant Life School
- 2011-Covenant Life School
- 2012-Grace Brethren Christian School
- 2013-McLean School
- 2014-Covenant Life School
- 2015-Grace Brethren Christian School
Girls Varsity Volleyball
- 1998-Covenant Life
- 1999-Hebrew Academy
- 2000-Covenant Life
- 2001-Covenant Life
- 2002-Covenant Life
- 2003-Covenant Life
- 2004-Covenant Life
- 2005-Covenant Life
- 2006-Covenant Life
- 2007-Covenant Life
- 2008-Covenant Life
- 2009-Covenant Life
- 2010-Covenant Life
- 2011-Covenant Life
- 2012-Covenant Life
- 2013-Washington International School
- 2014-Washington International School
- 2002-Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
- 2003-St. Anselm's Abbey
- 2004-St. Anselm's Abbey
- 2005-Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
- 2006-St. Anselm's Abbey
- 2007-Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
- 2008-St. Anselm's Abbey
- 2009-Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
- 2010-St. Anselm's Abbey
- 2011-St. Anselm's Abbey
- 2012-Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
- 2013-Covenant Life
- 2014-Covenant Life
- 2015-
College Athletics
Despite its low profile, the PVAC has sent athletes to many high profile Division I schools such as UNC, University of Louisville, Davidson, Navy, Elon University, and Cornell University. Furthermore, there are many PVAC graduates playing at Division III schools.
References
- ↑ Potomac Valley Athletic Conference: Who we are. Accessed 2009-05-07.
- ↑ Washington Post: Potomac Valley Athletic Conference. Accessed 2011-03-15.
- ↑ Sandy Spring Friends School Soccer: PVAC Accessed 2012-07-01.
- ↑ http://www.cesjds.org/page.cfm?p=5048 Accessed 2012-07-01.
- ↑ http://www.saintanselms.org/athletics/champs/index.aspx Accessed 2012-07-01.