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Redefining excellence in student athletics at York House School

With a storied history marked by many Regional and Provincial championships, our Athletics Program is a brave space to spark your confidence and healthy competitive spirit. 

Co-curricular athletic teams are known as the York House Tigers. Here, students of all athletic abilities learn to commit to personal and shared goals, contribute to their team, and discover their own definition of athletic excellence. 
 

YHS Volleyball team

 

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Junior School Athletics 

Younger Tigers explore athletic development with a focus on fun and core values. As they build fundamental movement skills for games and competitions, they also learn to develop courage, respect, and responsibility. 

Junior School athletes are encouraged to participate in a diverse range of teams for all skill levels. They also get the chance to expand their skills through events organized by the Independent School Elementary Athletics (ISEA) and community clubs.
 

Track Meet Grade 3
 


Senior School Athletics

Senior School athletes compete with other schools both locally and across British Columbia, often joining Canadian U Sports and NCAA leagues as their athletic journey advances.
 

While at York House, these committed Tigers hone their athletic skills on co-curricular teams and learn the importance of hard work and collaboration.
 

 
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Who We Play With

  • Lower Mainland Independent Secondary School Athletic Association (LMISSAA)
  • Vancouver Sea to Sky Zone (VS2S)
  • Independent and public high schools throughout BC
  • Independent Schools Association (ISA) tournaments 

 

Our Philosophy

  • The Athletics program core values include hard work, teamwork, commitment, and the development of positive character 
  • Individual and team sports play an important role in personal growth, self-esteem, and confidence
  • All students are supported and encouraged to try, fail, and reach their goals through healthy participation in competitive sport
  • Students, coaches, staff, and faculty all demonstrate commitment to their roles in York House Athletics

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Our Commitment 

  • Maintaining and improving athletic facilities and supplying quality equipment
  • Offering opportunities for involvement as athletes, managers, officials, and fans
  • Celebrating our successes and efforts and promoting athletics in the school community 
  • Offering a dedicated, talented, and growing coaching base to develop our athletes 
  • Maximizing skill development and personal growth by competing in tournaments and games
  • Teaching and modelling the commitment, hard work, teamwork, and confidence we strive for

 

Athletics Teams

JUNIOR SCHOOL 
Fall Season

(September - October)

  • Grades 3-7 Cross-Country
  • Grade 5 Volleyball, Grade 6 Volleyball, Grade 7A Volleyball, Grade 7B Volleyball

Junior School Volleyball
Winter Season

(November - February)

  • Grades 3-7 Swimming
  • Grade 5 Basketball, Grade 6 Basketball, Grade 7A Basketball, Grade 7B Basketball

Junior School Swimming
Spring Season

(March - May)

  • Grade 3-7 Track & Field
  • Grade 5 Ultimate, Grade 6/7 Ultimate

Senior Students on track


 

SENIOR SCHOOL 
Fall Season

(September - November)

  • Grade 8 Volleyball
  • Jr. Volleyball 
  • Sr. Volleyball
  • Sr. Cross-Country
  • Varsity Field Hockey
  • Sr. Field Hockey
  • Sr. Swim Team

Student running CC
Winter Season

(November - March)

  • Grade 8 Basketball
  • Jr. Basketball
  • Sr. Basketball
  • Alpine Ski & Snowboard 

Student Basketball
Spring Season

(March - June)

  • Track & Field 
  • Jr. Ultimate
  • Sr. Ultimate
  • Sr. Soccer
  • Badminton
  • Tennis
  • Golf

Varsity Hockey


 

The Tigers Legacy
Junior Tigers
  • Cross-Country Running: ISEA Team Champions 1989, 1997, 1998, 2004, 2005, 2018, 2021
  • Swimming: ISEA Team Champions 1994, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011, 2013, 2019
  • Track and Field: ISEA Team Champions 1985, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008
  • Grade 7 Basketball: ISEA Champions 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017
  • Grade 7 Volleyball: ISEA Champions 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2018, 2024
Senior Tigers
Basketball
  • AA BC Champions 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011
  • AA BC Championships 2nd place 2007, 2008, 2009 and 3rd place in 2000 and 2020
  • AAA BC Championships 2nd place 2012
  • AA Lower Mainland Champions 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
  • AAA Lower Mainland Champions 2012
  • LMISSGBA Sr. League Champions 1998, then 2002-2012, 2020, 2022
  • Jr. Basketball BC Championships 3rd place in 2009, 9th place in 2019
  • Gr. 8 Basketball BC Champions 2018, 4th place in 2014

 

Volleyball

  • AA BC Champions 2019 and 2023
  • AA BC Championships 2nd place in 2018, 3rd place in 2021
  • AA Lower Mainland Champions 2000, 2014, 2017, 2018
  • Sr. ISA Champions 2012-2015, 2018

 

Field Hockey

  • AA BC Champions 2021
  • AA BC Championships 3rd place in 2019 and 2016. Other strong placings include 4th place in 2022 and 2024
  • Cross Country
  • BC Championship 3rd place 2005
  • BC Championship 3rd place 2023 "AA"

 

Swimming & Water Polo

  • BC Champions 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019, 2023; 2nd place in 2021
  • 2009 BC Championships 4 gold medals won by Laura S. '11
  • 2014 BC Championships 4 gold medals won by Danielle T. '13
  • Several BC Championship gold medal performances

 

Alpine Skiing

  • BC Alpine Ski Champions 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • BC Championships 3rd place in 2009, 2nd place in 2010
  • Ultimate
  • Sr. BC Ultimate Disc Champions 2010, 2009, 2008, 2005
  • Jr. BC Disc Champions 2010, 2008
  • Jr. & Sr. Vancouver City Champions 2010

 

Soccer

  • Sr. LMISSGSA League 2nd place 2010, 2017
  • Jr. LMISSGSA League Champions 2010
  • Sr. VS2S 2nd Place 2024
  • Bronze AA BC Championship 2024

 

Track & Field

  • Several Tigers qualifying for BC Championships with many individual medalists
  • 2024 BC Championship 2nd place "AA"
  • 2011 BC Championship gold medal 4x400m relay
  • 2022 Jr. 4x100m relay gold medal and 400m hurdles gold medalist

 

Table Tennis

  • Champion in girl's teams event in 2018 and 2020
  • Champion in girl's singles event in 2017, 2019, and 2020 
  • 2nd place in girl's teams event in 2017 and 2019
  • 2nd place in girl's singles event in 2018 


Golf

  • Vancouver Sea to Sky "A" Zone Champions 2023, 2024
  • "A" BC Championships 3rd place in 2023
  • "A" BC Champions 2024
 

Badminton Celebration

 

Be a Community Coach

We welcome volunteers who provide valuable mentorship and enhance our Athletics programming. If you are an experienced coach interested in working with the Tigers as a Community Coach, please send your resume to info@yorkhouse.ca 

 

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