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Congratulations to our Junior and Senior School athletes for another year of achievement. #falconsneverquit
Our Approach to Athletics
A bond that spans grades, houses and sports –
we are Crofton Falcons
Crofton House School’s strong athletics program is a blend of competitive spirit, teamwork and fun. Being physically active is an integral part of our whole-girl approach to education. Our girls learn much more than physical skills through their participation in athletics. They develop confidence, competence, and a sense of community and connection to their team and school. The experience of working towards a common goal teaches girls commitment, resilience and respect for others.
Junior School
In the Junior School, we offer a wide range of fun athletic activities that emphasize participation, fair play and skill development, and that focus on instilling a lifelong commitment to regular physical activity from a young age.
Grade 1–5 students participate in weekly intramural game choices to earn house points, hoping to earn the Intramural Cup at the end of the year.
Starting in Grade 3, students can join athletics teams that include regularly scheduled practices and games/races. Competition within each sport is available among other Independent Schools Elementary Association (ISEA) schools and community clubs. To encourage high participation, competition is gradually introduced in the later grades, with tryouts for some teams beginning in Grade 7.
Starting in Grade 6, students can join Lunch League, a fun in-house league, with games only (no practices), which lead up to a championship game at the end of the term.
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Senior School
In the Senior School, there is an increased emphasis on competition and athletic ability. Girls learn and compete in specialized facilities and draw on the experience of dedicated and professional coaches. With more than half of all Senior School girls participating in at least one sport, Crofton Falcons have had outstanding successes in the local, provincial and national sporting arenas. Our students have also been awarded athletic scholarships from notable post-secondary institutions in Canada and the United States.
CHS is a member of the Independent Schools Athletics Association (ISAA), Lower Mainland Independent Secondary School Athletic Association (LMISSAA) and BC School Sports (BCSS). CHS competes in all ISAA championships and in the Lower Mainland Independent Leagues to qualify for Zone and Provincial Championships. CHS upholds the BCSS constitution and complies with all bylaws.
- Fall: Cross-Country
- Fall: Field Hockey
- Fall: Volleyball
- Winter: Basketball
- Spring: Badminton
- Spring: Track & Field
- Spring: Soccer
- Spring: Rowing
- Spring: Tennis
Fall: Cross-Country
Cross-country running is a fall sport that runs from September to the first weekend of November. There are no tryouts for this team; however, commitment to participation in a certain number of practices (approximately two per week) is mandatory. Qualification for certain meets is based on performance. Girls from Grades 8–12 make up one team and participate in practices and meets together throughout the season. The cross-country team competes in the Lower Mainland Independent Senior Secondary Cross-Country and Track and Field Association (LMISCCTFA). Results, schedules and league information can be accessed online at www.lmissaa.com.
| Cross-Country Running (One Team – Grade 8–12) | |
|---|---|
| Practices | Maximum of three per week; times vary 7:10 am–8:00 am or 3:30 pm–4:30 pm |
| Meets | Tuesday |
| Tournaments | ISAA Championships Zone Championships BC Provincials (with individual qualification) |
Fall: Field Hockey
Field hockey is a fall sport that takes place from September until November and includes regular matches, tournaments and championships. Tryouts are held in the first week of regular classes in September, after school, for a minimum of two days. Based on student interest, there is the potential to have three teams: Junior (Grade 8–10), Senior II (Grade 8–12) and Varsity (Grade 8–12). This decision is based upon tryout performance. The field hockey teams compete in the Lower Mainland Independent Senior Secondary Girls Field Hockey Association (LMISSGFHA). Results, schedules and league information can be accessed at www.lmissaa.com.
| Junior Field Hockey (Grade 8–10) | |
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| Practices | One to two practices a week, days/times vary 3:30 pm–5:00 pm or 7:00 am–8:00 am |
| League Play | Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday 3:30 pm–5:00 pm |
| Tournaments | UBC LFA |
| Senior II Field Hockey (Grade 8–12) | |
|---|---|
| Practices | One to two practices a week, days/times vary 3:30 pm–5:00 pm or 7:00 am–8:00 am |
| League Play | Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday 3:30 pm–5:00 pm |
| Tournaments | ISAA UBC |
| Varsity Field Hockey (Grade 8–12) | |
|---|---|
| Practices | One to two practices a week, days/times vary 3:30 pm–5:00 pm or 7:00 am–8:00 am |
| League Play | Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday 3:30 pm–5:00 pm |
| Tournaments | ISAA Championships UBC Tournament Bridgman Cup, Victoria Regular Season Playoffs Zone Championships BC Provincials (with team qualification) |
Fall: Volleyball
Volleyball takes place from the second week of September until the first weekend of December and includes regular matches, tournaments and championships. There are three volleyball teams: Bantam (Grade 8), Junior (Grade 9–10) and Varsity (Grade 9–12). Tryouts are held in the first week of regular classes in September, after school, for a minimum of two days. All teams compete in the Lower Mainland Independent Senior Secondary Girls Volleyball Association (LMISSGVA). Results, schedules and league information can be accessed at the LMISSGVA website.
| Bantam Volleyball (Grade 8) | |
|---|---|
| Practices | Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 7:00 am–8:00 am or 3:30 pm–5:00 pm |
| League Play | Thursday |
| Tournaments | Various invitational tournaments ISAA Championships Regular Season Playoffs Championships BC Provincials (with team qualification) |
| Junior Volleyball (Grade 8–10) | |
|---|---|
| Practices | Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 am–8:00 am or 3:30 pm–5:00 pm |
| League Play | Wednesday |
| Tournaments | Various invitational tournaments ISAA Championships Regular Season Playoffs |
| Varsity Volleyball (Grade 9–12) | |
|---|---|
| Practices | Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 5:00 pm–7:00 pm |
| League Play | Wednesday |
| Tournaments | Various invitational tournaments ISAA Championships Regular Season Playoffs Zone Championships Western Canadian Independent School Championships BC Provincials (with team qualification) |
Winter: Basketball
Basketball is a winter sport that runs from the beginning of December until the beginning of March and includes regular games, tournaments and championships. There are three basketball teams: Bantam (Grade 8), Junior (Grade 9–10) and Senior (Grade 9–12). Tryouts are held the last week of November for a minimum of two days. All teams compete in the Lower Mainland Independent Senior Secondary Girls Basketball Association (LMISSGBA). Results, schedules and league information can be accessed at www.lmissaa.com.
| Bantam Basketball (Grade 8) | |
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| Practices | Three practices a week, days vary 7:00 am–8:00 am or 3:30 pm–5:00 pm |
| League Play | Tuesday and/or Wednesday |
| Tournaments | Various invitational tournaments ISAA Championships Regular Season Playoffs |
| Junior Basketball (Grade 9–10) | |
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| Practices | Three practices a week, days vary 7:00 am–8:00 am or 3:30 pm–5:00 pm |
| League Play | Tuesday and/or Wednesday |
| Tournaments | Various invitational tournaments ISAA Championships Regular Season Playoffs |
| Senior Basketball (Grade 9–12) | |
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| Practices | Three practices a week, days vary 7:00 am–8:00 am or 3:30 pm–5:00 pm |
| League Play | Tuesday and/or Wednesday |
| Tournaments | Various invitational tournaments ISAA Championships Regular Season Playoffs Zone Championships BC Provincials (with team qualification) |
Spring: Badminton
Badminton is a spring sport running from beginning of March until the end of May and includes regular matches, tournaments and championships.
| Junior Team (Grade 8, 9 & 10) | |
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| Practices | Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 pm–5:00 pm |
| Tournaments | Various invitational tournaments |
| Varsity Team (Grade 8–12) | |
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| Practices | Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 pm–5:00 pm |
| League Play | Tuesday |
| Tournaments | Various invitational tournaments ISAA Championships Regular Season Playoffs Zone Championships BC Provincials (with qualification) |
Spring: Track & Field
Track & field takes place in the spring from March to May. The program includes jumps, throws, sprints, and distance events. There are no tryouts for this team. However, commitment to participation in a certain number of practices (approximately two to three) is mandatory. Girls from Grade 8–12 participate in practices and meets throughout the season. Qualification for certain meets is based on performance. The track & field team competes in the Lower Mainland Independent Senior Secondary Cross-Country Track and Field Association (LMISCCTFA). Results, schedules and league information can be accessed at the LMISSGVA website.
| Bantam Track & Field (Grade 8) | |
|---|---|
| Practices | Three practices a week, times vary Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 am–8:00 am or 3:30 pm–5:00 pm |
| Meets | Wednesday |
| Meets | Zone Championships BC Provincials (with individual qualification) |
| Juvenile Track & Field (Grade 9) | |
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| Practices | Three practices a week, times vary Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 am–8:00 am or 3:30 pm–5:00 pm |
| Meets | Wednesday |
| Meets | Zone Championships BC Provincials (with individual qualification) |
| Junior Track & Field (Grade 10) | |
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| Practices | Three practices a week, times vary Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 am–8:00 am or 3:30 pm–5:00 pm |
| Meets | Wednesday |
| Meets | Zone Championships BC Provincials (with individual qualification) |
| Varsity Track & Field (Grade 11–12) | |
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| Practices | Three practices a week, times vary Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 am–8:00 am or 3:30 pm–5:00 pm |
| Meets | Wednesday |
| Meets | Zone Championships BC Provincials (with individual qualification) |
Spring: Soccer
Soccer is a spring sport that runs from the beginning of March until the end of May and includes regular matches, tournaments and championships. Tryouts occur the last week of March for a minimum of two days. There are two soccer teams: Junior (Grade 8, 9, 10) and Varsity (Grade 9–12). Teams compete in the Lower Mainland Independent Senior Secondary Girls Soccer Association (LMISSGSA). Results, schedules and league information can be accessed at the LMISSGVA website.
| Junior Soccer (Grade 8–10) | |
|---|---|
| Practices |
One to two practices a week, dates/times vary |
| League Play | Monday and Wednesday |
| Tournaments | ISAA Championships Regular Season Playoffs Zone Championships |
| Varsity Soccer (Grade 9–12) | |
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| Practices | One to two practices a week, dates/times vary Monday and/or Wednesday 7:00 am–8:00 am or 3:30 pm–5:00 pm |
| League Play | Tuesday and Thursday |
| Tournaments | ISAA Championships Regular Season Playoffs Zone Championships BC Provincials (with team qualification) |
Spring: Rowing
Rowing is a spring sport that runs from the beginning of March until the end of May and includes regular practices and weekend regattas. Rowing practices take place at Burnaby Lake. Transportation to and from practice is via a school bus. Tryouts occur the last week of February for approximately three days. Athletes compete in regattas throughout the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. There is one team for Grade 8–12.
| Rowing Team (Grade 8–12) | |
|---|---|
| Practices | Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3:30 pm–6:30 pm |
| Regattas | Brentwood International Regatta (Vancouver Island) Shawnigan Lake Regatta (Vancouver Island) Delta Deas Scholastic Regatta CSSRA Championships (St Catharine’s, Ontario, with individual qualification) |
Spring: Tennis
Tennis is a spring sport that runs from the beginning of March until the end of May and includes regular matches, tournaments and championships. Tryouts occur in the last week of February for a minimum of two days. This is a combined team for students in Grade 8–12. The tennis team competes in the Vancouver Secondary Schools Athletic Association (VSSAA). Results, schedules and league information can be accessed at www.vancouverschoolsports.ca.
| Junior Tennis (Grade 8–10) | |
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| Practices |
One practice a week |
| Tournaments | ISAA Championships |
| Varsity Tennis (Grade 9–12) | |
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| Practices | One practice a week Sunday 1:30 am–3:00 pm |
| League Play | Monday and Wednesday |
| Tournaments | ISAA Championships Regular Season Playoffs Zone Championships BC Provincials (with qualification) |
Highlights
| Junior School Highlights 2017–2018 | ||
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| Senior School Highlights 2017–2018 | ||
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“When I lost my shoe, I just kept on running and I saw my friends cheering me on at the finish line. I was proud of myself because the time was five seconds off my personal best.”
Natasha ’23 | CHS Student
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Sleek, dynamic and agile, Falcons are known to be the fastest creature on earth – they are untouchable. The female falcon is larger than her male counterpart, and her power is infinite. These beautiful and powerful birds are capable of reaching skyscraping heights, far beyond what should be achievable. Falcons pair for life – let them inspire us to feel a connected sense of pride each time we sport our Crofton House colours.
