0 used to describe sports teams at schools or colleges that are at the most skilled level of play: --
1 a university --
2 one of the main sports teams at a university, college, or school: --
In his junior year he came third in the varsity state tournament.
Because freshman at the time were not allowed to play varsity sports, he played for the freshman team his first year.
At various levels of collegiate sports, varsity student athletes are eligible for scholarships solely or partially based on athletic skills.
Junior varsity players may be able to go up a level to varsity playing by performing well.
He earned varsity letters in from 194344 through 194647.
Vooletich was a graduate assistant in 1969 and was promoted to full-time varsity football staff member in 1970.
Currently, 28% of students participate in varsity sports.
In the next year of varsity play they improved to 45.
