Athletics: Middle School

Participation in co-curricular sport contributes to the overall wellbeing of Havergal students.

At Havergal, 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 Havergal. Additionally, it provides opportunities for them to be active at all levels in an academically-enriched school.

The Middle School athletics program focuses on “training to train,” which develops physical capacities and athletic-specific movement, skills and fitness. This is a critical stage for students to learn and understand rules, values and consequences. The focus of training includes: aerobic training, speed and cognitive development, formal weight training, strategy and sport-specific skills.

We also offer unique sports such as Nordic skiing and disc golf which may appeal to students who are not in a competitive stream yet still want to experience athletics. Additionally, many of our teams offer both a Division 1 and Division 2 offering to accommodate the varying interests and abilities of our students.

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