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Senior Tigers Update: March 2, 2023

BREAKING NEWS!
YHS TIGERS 2023 ALPINE SKI PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONS

The defending provincial champions have repeated winning the 2023 Alpine Skiing BC Championship this week at Sun Peaks Resort. The Tigers young BC Championship Ski Team includes Grade 8 Sarah K.; two Grade 9s, Alexa F. and Isabelle Q.; two Grade 10s Nicole W. and Ruby F., and one Grade 11, Maddie W. Not a single skier graduates so pencil in the Tigers as favourites again in 2024! Our Snowboard Team is small and includes two Grade 12s Dylan P. and Ruby W., and Grade 9 Macy W.

On Monday, in the Ski GS race, Nicole W. won gold while Maddie W. took the bronze. All six YHS skiers placed in the top 23 in BC. On Tuesday, our Snowboarders raced the GS course. Dylan P., Ruby W., and Macy all raced well out of the total field of over 60 snowboarders. Lyra X. qualified for Canada Games and was unable to join the Tigers at Sun Peaks. We hope to continue to grow the snowboard team next season.

On Wednesday, the Terrain GS race took place and again, YHS owned the top of the podium with Maddie W. winning gold, Nicole W. placing 4th, Sarah K. placing 7th, and Alexa F, placing 8th. All six Tigers placed in the top 20. The top four finishers in each race score points for YHS while the others play a big role in placing ahead of other schools’ top four skiers; thus helping the Tigers take home another title. It is a full team contribution.

Most schools have two or three top skiers but YHS has incredible depth. The depth extends to several very talented skiers who are not participating at BCs. The Tigers Ski Team includes approximately 30 students; only the top six form the team to compete at BCs. YHS has a smaller Snowboarding Team which we are hoping continues to grow next season.

This year, I attended the BCs and had the chance to see our skiers race. This is an impressive group who train hard, are courageous competitors, and have fun and support one another. I am very proud of these student-athletes. 

A huge thank you to the team’s committed coaches Ms. Matthews and Mr. Lum. They bring their knowledge and experience along with their fun and professionalism. The work done behind the scenes is intense and of course, race days are cold and long. The entire team supports one another and it was a joy to watch.

Thank you as well to the many parents who go above and beyond in supporting this team. The YHS Ski and Snowboard program was founded in 2006-07 behind the incredible support of a group of “ski parents”. Over the years, new generations of ski parents have stepped in to help and this tradition continues. Thank you!

David Prissinotti, Senior Athletics Director

 

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Junior Tigers Update: March 2, 2023

BASKETBALL:
On Thursday, February 23, the Grade 7 basketball teams wrapped up their seasons at their ISEA Tournaments. The Grade 7B team made the short drive over to WPGA where they played the first game of the tournament against the #1 seed Stratford Hall. Although the Tiger did their best, the Sabres were the top cat on this day. The first-round loss set up a do-or-die game against Brockton School. The Tigers came out with fire and intensity, unfortunately, they could not sustain the effort, and with their second loss of the day their tournament came to an end. 

Meanwhile, over at Collingwood School, the Grade 7A team also played the first game of the tournament. Their opponent was WPGA. The Tigers carried the play early on, yet the score at the end of the first quarter was tight. The Tigers continued to apply defensive pressure and eventually, they began to fill the bucket. In the end, it was a decisive victory to set up the pre-eminent match of the day, a semi-final against the host and #1 seed Collingwood. The game was fiercely contested, and space was hard to find for both teams. However, in the second quarter, Collingwood delivered superior offense, and pulled way ahead. The third and fourth quarters were a great battle and neither team could establish a dominant position. Unfortunately, the second quarter was the Tigers undoing, and we were unable to overcome the deficit. Despite the loss, the Tigers were primed for the bronze medal game against Crofton House. The Tigers roared out to an early lead and never looked back. In fact, the Tiger’s defence was so relentless, CHS barely scored a bucket and we came away with a huge victory, 30 – 2.

Congratulations to both teams on their efforts and improvements throughout the season. We wish our Grade 7s all the best as they enter their final term in our Junior School. 

SPRING ATHLETICS SIGN-UP:
Term 3 is just around the corner, and we are happy to once again offer our students an opportunity to participate in both Track & Field and Ultimate. Please log on to myYHS for sign-up details (deadline Fri. March 10)

Track & Field is an outstanding activity for the development of fundamental athletic movements for all students in Grades 3 through 7. All students are expected to practise running, jumping, and throwing. Aside from discus, practices are not optional as attendance and active participation are keys to a successful experience for everyone.

Ultimate is a fun and fast-paced, non-contact sport built around movement and throwing a disc. This exhilarating game has a strong tradition in our Senior School as several alumnae have played on Team Canada over the years. 

Ultimate teams are open to all students in Grades 5, 6, and 7. Although cuts will not be made, attendance and active participation are key to a successful experience for everyone on the team. In keeping with our athletics policy, failure to communicate, show up consistently or fully participate during practice will impact participation and development. Students in Grades 6 and 7 play in a combined Grade 6/7 division.

COMMUNITY SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES AT YHS:
We are very pleased to let you know that three different groups will be organizing and operating their sessions out of the YHS facilities. As these programs will take place on our campus, YHS students will have an advanced opportunity to enroll. These programs will take place during Term 3, and begin after Spring Break. If you are interested in securing a spot we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible. Please log in to myYHS for registration links for these opportunities.

Split Second Basketball

    • Grades 4 – 6, Fridays, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
    • Grades 7 – 9, Fridays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Smash Volleyball

    • Grades 4 – 5 Session 1:Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:00 pm IS NOW FULL
    • Grades 4 – 5 Session 2: Thursdays, 5:15 – 6:45 pm IS NOW OPEN
    • Grades 6 – 7, Thursdays, 5:15 – 6:45 pm

Polar Bears Field Hockey

    • Grades 3 – 5, Fridays, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
    • Grades 6 – 7, Fridays, 5:15 – 6:45 pm