Massachusetts Charter School Athletic Organization

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The Massachusetts Charter School Athletic Organization is a league formed to give Charter School student athletes in Massachusetts, USA, the opportunity to compete in interscholastic sports.

The mission of the Massachusetts Charter School Athletic Organization (MCSAO) is to oversee "the regulation, organization and promotion of its member schools interscholastic athletic programs. MCSAO provides opportunities for charter school student/athletes to compete at a high level and uses that competition to teach the fundamental values of teamwork, discipline, sacrifice and sportsmanship. This will contribute to the students' overall educational experience and development as individuals. MCSAO is committed to educating our youth for a better tomorrow and will work in partnership with local communities to establish and maintain charter school interscholastic athletic programs."

Current high school members:

FallWinterSpring
Varsity boys' cross countryVarsity boys' basketballVarsity baseball
Varsity girls' cross countryVarsity girls' basketballVarsity softball
Varsity boys' soccerVarsity wrestlingVarsity boys' outdoor track and field
Varsity girls' soccerVarsity cheerleadingVarsity girls' outdoor track and field
Varsity girls' volleyballVarsity dance competitionVarsity boys' volleyball
Varsity footballVarsity indoor track and fieldVarsity girls' lacrosse
Varsity swimming and divingVarsity boys' lacrosse

Current middle school members:

FallWinterSpring
Co-ed cross countryBoys' basketballGirls' track and field
Girls' soccerGirls basketballBoys' track and field
Boys' soccer


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