At ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ, we believe that every student has the capability to engage in our Athletics Program.
Our program has the breadth to meet the needs of a diverse group of students and the depth to challenge students at all stages of development. Through participation in athletics, students will develop the confidence to maintain a healthy active lifestyle, whether through elite or recreational sport, beyond their time at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ.
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Athletics Overview
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s Athletics department offers three distinct programs at the Junior School, including Squads, Squad Teams and Teams. The goal of the athletics program is to provide a variety of opportunities for all students to stay active and develop a lifelong commitment to healthy, active living, while having fun. The school also has a robust intramural program from Grades 1 to 6.
Squads (Grades 1-3)
Squads are available to students in Grades 1 to 3. This non-competitive athletics program is focused on developing the FUNdamentals of sport. Squads include:
- Cross-Country
- Multi-Sport (Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3 & 4)
- Soccer (Grades 2 & 3)
Squad Teams (Grades 4-6)
Squad Teams are available to students in Grades 4 to 6. Students in this program begin training according to more formalized methods with an emphasis on sports skills, including basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. The season ends with a friendly round robin play against other schools in the Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association (CISAA). Squad Teams include:
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Pickleball
- Softball
- Volleyball
Teams (Grades 4-6, U10, U11 & U12)
Teams are available to students in Grades 4 to 6. The emphasis is on teamwork and skill development. The Teams practice two times per week and regular games scheduled with the other CISAA schools. Teams Include:
- Basketball: U11 (Grade 5), U12 D1 & D2 (Grade 6)
- Cross-Country Running
- Hockey: U12 (Grades 5 & 6)
- Soccer: U12 (Grades 5 & 6)
- Softball: U12 (Grades 5 & 6)
- Swimming: U12 Fall & Winter (Grades 5 & 6)
- Track & Field
- Volleyball: U11 (Grade 5), U12 D1 & D2 (Grade 6)
