Athletics
Physical activity is a cornerstone of a well-rounded education, developing a boy’s physical agility and motor skills, increasing physical conditioning, and enhancing mental functioning. Participation in team sports also helps boys develop sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and a sense of fair play. Above all, through our athletics program, we seek to instil a love of physical activity that will set the stage for a lifelong dedication to a healthy lifestyle.
Team levels
Within each age group, we offer three different levels of team play: competitive teams compete against other teams in the Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association (CISAA); intra-mural teams compete against other teams at SHS; and inclusive (or cooperative) teams offer non-competitive involvement in team sports.
At The Sterling Hall School, every boy who wishes to participate in a sport will find a place on a team, regardless of his ability, and we encourage every boy to find a sport he enjoys. Boys are placed on a team according to aptitude, personality, and skill level. Physical education classes teach the skills that are required on the teams available at that level.
Team sports
We run competitive and cooperative teams from Grade 3 and up in the following sports:
Soccer
Basketball
Volleyball
Cross-country running
Skating and Hockey
Softball
Badminton
Tennis
Track and Field
Each team is coached by two members of Faculty or Staff. Boys in the U10, U11, U12, U13, and U14 leagues have an opportunity to participate in competitions against other CISAA teams. This can involve travel within Toronto and sometimes across Canada. When travel outside our city is required, boys are billeted to the homes of CISAA boys and their families.
In addition, we offer development programming, which is overseen by a Faculty member and run by a Prefect, for boys in JK to Grade 2. These programs cover games suitable to boys in this age group. Boys learn skill development and team work, in preparation for their later participation on a team.
