Freshmen are expected to play sports all three seasons, either on a regular team or intramural. There are some fun options (rock climbing is popular this season for example) in addition to traditional sports. As for how competitive, it is very sport dependent, and in general more competition to get on the boys’ teams than girls though there are exceptions. As for trying new sports, you can absolutely get on the JV football (though not necessarily get on the field) or water polo team without having played before, possibly field hockey (girls only) as well. Even some of the thirds team do cut, not sure if boys soccer did this year but boys basketball definitely did. If you tell us which sports are you interested in and if boy or girl I may be able to tell you more.