Athletics offer students a chance to grow and develop physically, as well as emotionally. Quality athletic programs promote health and wellness, good sportsmanship, fair play, friendly competition, respect for others, integrity and fun.

• Rhode Island Interscholastic League oversees athletic programs, contests and schedules in more than 20 sports for participating public and non-public high schools in Rhode Island.
• Rhode Island Principals' Committee on Athletics for Grades 6-8 oversees athletics for participating Rhode Island middle schools.
• On-line Connections, sponsored by the Rhode Island Disabilities Council, offers a host of opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to participate in sports and other indoor and outdoor physical activity.
• Rhode Island's 39 cities and towns generally offer or provide information about sports and other activities through their parks and recreation departments.
• Drugs/Dietary Supplements Banned for RI Secondary School Athletics is list of banned substances developed by the RI Departments of Education and Health, in accordance with RI General Laws Chapter 16-21.4, pertaining to performance-enhancing supplements and school athletics.