VOLLEYBALL OPPORTUNITY:
Smash Volleyball is now offering an after-school program exclusively to York House School students at Shaughnessy Heights United Church, located just a few blocks away at 1550 West 33rd Avenue. Registration is open to York House parents until December 15, 2021. There are only 14 spots available for each session.
Grades 4 and 5 Session:
- Mondays, 3:30 – 4:45 pm
- January 17, 24, 31
- February 7, 14, 28 (off for Family Day)
- March 7
Grades 6 and 7 Session:
- Mondays, 4:45 – 6:00 pm
- January 17, 24, 31
- February 7, 14, 28 (off for Family Day)
- March 7
What to Expect: Smash sessions consist of 50% skills and 50% games and the games often have a skill focus (for example, extra points for executing a certain skill that was developed during that session). Smash uses a positive coaching style which means we reinforce positively what we want the kids to do instead of focusing on errors. Smash promotes and rewards good teamwork and team culture. All kids at these age groups are beginners or intermediates. Our coaches will move kids around the court to make sure they are appropriately challenged.
Log on to myYHS for the registration link to sign up today!
BASKETBALL:
Starting in mid-November, the familiar sound of dribbling and shooting will return to Rand Gymnasium as the ever-powerful Tigers take to the hardcourt. Once again we will be offering four teams for Grades 5, 6, and 7. In addition, we are happy to announce that ISEA games will be returning to our schedule. The online sign-up form is now closed, and any students who wish to sign up must now complete a hard copy form which can be obtained at the Junior School office. Here are the key dates for the start of the season:
Grade 5 Basketball: first practice November 22 (Monday)
Grade 6 Basketball: first practice, November 23 (Tuesday)
Grade 7 Basketball: Selections, November 15, 16, and 19
SWIM TEAM:
Although the Swim Team is still three weeks away from the start of the season, our coaches have the Tigers buzzing with the ordering of team swimsuits and swim caps. We currently have 55 students signed up and ready to splash down! The online sign-up form is now closed, and any students who wish to sign up must now complete a hard copy form which can be obtained at the Junior School office. The first practices take place on Monday, November 22 at St. Georges’ School pool.