What a year for YHS Athletics!
After over a one-year ban on inter-school competitive sport due to COVID-19, the 2021-22 season was a return to almost normal. Some teams and some seasons were still impacted by provincial health orders and restrictions but for the most part, we were all thrilled to see a return to competitive sport. On Wednesday, June 8, we held our annual Athletics Year-End Celebration and Awards BBQ. Thank you to all our coaches whose time, dedication and energy make this all happen. Thank you and congratulations to all student-athletes.
MOST VALUABLE TEAMMATE AWARD:
Criteria: in the opinion of their coach(es) demonstrates the character, leadership and skills that contribute to team success that qualifies them as the most valuable teammate. Many will consider this as an MVP award but often a team has an individual who is not the most skilled player, the “all-star” or top point scorer but whose leadership and character, combined with their ability is the most valuable individual to the team (one per team).
| Grade 8 Volleyball Team | Breanne L. |
| Junior Volleyball Team | Bella R. |
| Senior Volleyball Team | Nolin L. |
| Swim Team | Janice T. |
| Cross-Country Team | Sophie F. |
| Junior Field Hockey Team | no award due to limited season |
| Senior Field Hockey Team | Rosi B. |
| Varsity Field Hockey Team | Zoe F. |
| Grade 8 Basketball Team | Zyra S. |
| Junior Basketball Team | Lucy E. |
| Senior Basketball Team | Mila U. |
| Ski Team | Nicole W. |
| Snowboard Team | Ruby W. |
| Varsity Soccer Team | Avery R. |
| Senior Soccer Team | Nicola H. |
| Badminton Team | Luna L. |
| Junior Ultimate Team | Diane Q. |
| Senior Ultimate Team | Maddie Y. |
| Track & Field | Madeleine W. |
| Tennis Team | no award due to limited season |
| Mountain Bike Team | no award due to limited season |
CROSS-COUNTRY AND TRACK & FIELD AWARD is selected by their coaches and presented to a student who excelled in both sports during a single school year.
2021-22 Winner: Livy G. and Sophia V.
TIGERS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AWARD: Presented to an athlete or a team and selected by coaches. This award does not need to be presented each year if there is not a deserving winner.
Criteria: For an outstanding single performance by an athlete or team at a highly competitive, championship-level event (individual student-athlete or team Grade 8-12).
2021-22 Winner: Varsity Field Hockey Team at 2022 AA BC Championships
GRADE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Criteria: One per grade. For outstanding participation, achievement in and overall commitment to Athletics. Coaches nominate student athletes in each grade. If required, finalists are voted on by coaches.
- Grade 8: Peyton C.
- Grade 9: Allie C.
- Grade 10: Madeleine W.
- Grade 11: Jordan W.r
- Grade 12: Nolin L. and Zoe F.
JUNIOR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (one student-athlete selected from all Grades 8-10)
Criteria: For outstanding achievement, participation in and commitment to athletics (Grade 8-10). Emphasis on achievement and performance.
Winner: Sophia B. (Grade 9)
SENIOR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (one student-athlete selected from all Grades 11-12)
Criteria: For outstanding achievement, participation in and commitment to athletics (Grade 11-12). Emphasis on achievement and performance.
Winner: Mila U. (Grade 12)
BECKY WILLIS AWARD (one student selected from all Grades 8-12)
Criteria: For demonstrating outstanding commitment, leadership, spirit, sportsmanship and a high level of participation in York House athletics.
Winner: Maddie Y. (Grade 12)