school teams

Student athletic organizations

School teams are organized groups representing an educational institution in competitive activities, typically athletics but also academics, debate, or other pursuits.

The term usually refers to sports: She played on three school teams in high school.

School teams often form a core of student identity and community pride, with rivalries between institutions sometimes spanning generations.

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mascot · fight song · rivalry · home game · away game · championship · letterman · tryouts · coach · captain · roster · playoffs · pep rally · homecoming · jersey · letter jacket · scoreboard · bleachers

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level of competition/professionalism

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Organized paid competitive sports

professional teams · professional sports · NFL teams

organizational affiliation

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Casual unorganized athletic contests

club teams · recreational leagues · street ball · national teams · intramural teams

individual vs collective participation

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Athletic pursuits performed alone

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