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“Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just illusions.”
~ Michael Jordan
~ Michael Jordan
At Shawnigan our athletic coaches and instructors guide our students in their pursuit of personal excellence through our outstanding co-educational programming opportunities. We recognize that this journey, and definition of success, will vary from student to student. However, what will not vary is the quality of this experience. Finally, whether it is on a competitive team or, in fitness training, our students will live the words of our school motto ‘Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat’ (‘Let the rewards go those who have worked to deserve them’).
Shawnigan Athletics focuses on:
- Striving for one’s personal excellence and self-improvement by providing a balance between development and competition;
- We place great emphasis on values such as courage, integrity, loyalty, respect, honesty, and commitment;
- Providing a sporting journey that will help prepare our students for life through the many lessons that can be learned about oneself through participation of sport;
- An opportunity to experience individual and team sports, as well as, a variety of recreational activities;
- We value healthy competition. With this comes lessons on how to win with humility, as well as, how to lose graciously;
- Learning that leadership is a shared responsibility; Giving our players authentic opportunities to lead other players;
- An uncompromising commitment to sportsmanlike play;
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Field Hockey* Ice Hockey* Tennis* Cross Country* Squash* Outdoors Volleyball* Soccer* Rowing* Basketball Skills |
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Recreational Co-Ed Ice Hockey Rowing* Squash Cross Country* Rugby* Soccer* Basketball* Outdoors Fitness Weights Spinning Dance |
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Soccer* Cross Country* Rowing* Tennis* Squash* Outdoors & White Water Kayaking Golf* Rugby* Badminton* Fitness/Weights |
*Competitive Sports
In our competitive program we have world class coaching that includes past Olympians and Olympic Medalists, World Champions, National Team players in multiple sports, and former professional athletes in rugby, hockey and soccer. Our recreational programs such as dance, fitness and outdoors are staffed with equally qualified and passionate instructors.
Partnerships
Thanks in part to our first-rate facilities, we have forged partnerships with community groups and national programs. These agreements bring local athletes and national teams to train at our school and in our community, as we aim to inspire our young athletes, build positive community relationships, and support Team Canada!
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Our student athletes are supported with:
- on-site Health Centre, physiotherapists and athletic therapists
- sport-specific strength and conditioning programs
- academic and wellness programs
- university guidance on post-secondary athletics
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Trips and Tours
We value to the opportunity to travel for the educational and cultural experiences and international competition.- Basketball trips to California, Hawaii and Oregon
- Golf trip to Arizona
- Ice hockey trips to Boston, Toronto, New York and Finland
- Tennis trip to Spain
- Rugby trips to Argentina, France, Italy, U.K., Japan, Las Vegas, New Zealand and South Africa
- Squash trip to Hong Kong, China and Malaysia
- Rowing trip to England, Tampa Bay and Newport, California
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Service
An important and distinctive part of the Shawnigan sporting program is our commitment to team building and social responsibility through community engagement and service opportunities.
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Sports Facilities
- Charlie Purdey Arena for ice hockey and figure skating
- Hyde-Lay Rugby Pavilion and Canada Field (home to international rugby fixtures)
- Read Rowing Crewhouse and rowing docks
- Water based field hockey turf and field turf for soccer, rugby and PE
- Multi-use sportsplex including two full sized gyms, fitness areas and high performance weight room
- Six squash courts
- Six tennis courts
- Indoor and outdoor basketball courts
- Sports Village for recreational student activities that includes: beach volleyball, basketball court, fitness challenge area, turfed mini soccer pitch, mini outdoor hockey rink and a covered pavilion area.
- Surrounding trails, lake and wilderness area for outdoor pursuits
Athletics News
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Pulling Together: Shawnigan and Rowing Canada
Read MoreShawnigan’s long-standing relationship with Rowing Canada Aviron is paying dividends for both organizations on and off the water.National team rowers regularly train out of the Shawnigan boathouse, where our student athletes get to work and learn alongside the best rowers in Canada. Those national team rowers can often be seen in Duke’s Café after their morning sessions, sipping coffee alongside Shawnigan students. Rowers also take part in workout sessions in the mezzanine, where they get exposure to high-end physical training.While students were away last November Break, Shawnigan and Rowing Canada furnished part of the Sportsplex with equipment for national team members and School athletes. The room gives all Shawnigan athletes access to the fitness equipment, which includes high-end gear for rowing training, such as rowing ergs and specialized bikes. The equipment is owned by Rowing Canada, and the space is owned by Shawnigan, and athletes from both organizations have access. During academic hours, Rowing Canada has priority, but after academic hours, or on weekends and holidays, it’s Shawnigan’s to use, with proper supervision. -
February Sports Update
Read MoreFrom Shawnigan Lake to Vancouver, Ottawa and Portland, Shawnigan’s athletes have been storming across the continent in recent months, with great results to report, while also preparing for some big upcoming championships.ICE HOCKEYFor a long time this season, Shawnigan’s U18 Prep girls’ ice hockey team was hanging around the middle of the CSSHL standings. For the most part, though, that was because the team had played significantly fewer games than most of their rivals. After a busy January, Shawnigan has caught up to the rest of the league, and now sits third in the standings with a strong record of 16 wins and nine losses.In early January, Shawnigan attended the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Showcase Tournament, where they faced off against top U22 teams from across Canada. The team went 3-0 in pool play before bowing out in the playoffs. -
December Sports Update
Read MoreThe last two months have been busy for our sports teams, with the basketball season getting under way while sports like ice hockey and squash continue their schedules. Here is an update on what some of our programs have been up to.Ice HockeyThe U18 Prep girls’ ice hockey team won the Mandi Schwartz Memorial Tournament hosted by the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame on December 12-15. The largest female U18 AAA hockey tournament in Western Canada, the tournament attracts top teams from the four western provinces, and Shawnigan had to be at its best to bring home the banner.“This is an incredible accomplishment,” Shawnigan Head Coach Carly Haggard said. “To defeat some of the best teams from other provinces is truly special. I couldn’t be prouder of what we achieved together.”
We acknowledge with respect the Coast Salish Peoples on whose traditional lands and waterways we live, learn and play. We are grateful for the opportunity to share in this beautiful region, and we aspire to healthy and respectful relationships with those who have lived on and cared for these lands for millennia.
Shawnigan Lake School is an independent co-educational boarding school for ages 13 –18 on Canada’s beautiful West Coast. Our diverse, interdisciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.
