Participation in sport is an integral part of the Shawnigan Journey. We recognize that will vary from student to student, and we strive to deliver an even playing field of opportunities, regardless of gender, ability, or aspirations. What does not vary is the quality of the experience, as our student-athletes in both competitive and recreational programs all benefit from outstanding coaches, instructors, facilities, and training.
Our athletic programs are guided by highly experienced coaches, including Olympians and other international competitors, and former collegiate and professional athletes in team and individual sports. Our renowned facilities on campus include multiple fields for rugby, soccer, and field hockey; an ice arena; squash courts; a rowing crew house and docks on the lake; and a fully equipped weight room and gym.
The School’s flagship sports (rugby, rowing, squash, and ice hockey) are set up to compete for provincial and national honours every year, while our other competitive sports are designed to provide both enjoyment and challenge on a local level, with opportunities for higher competition as well. Built into this are flexible multi-sport pathways that enable students to transition across sports and discover new talents and interests.
We are proud to have programs that fully integrate sport, academics, and student life to give our students the best preparation for professional sport, international competition, and university programs in Canada, the US, and around the world.
Our athletic programs are guided by highly experienced coaches, including Olympians and other international competitors, and former collegiate and professional athletes in team and individual sports. Our renowned facilities on campus include multiple fields for rugby, soccer, and field hockey; an ice arena; squash courts; a rowing crew house and docks on the lake; and a fully equipped weight room and gym.
The School’s flagship sports (rugby, rowing, squash, and ice hockey) are set up to compete for provincial and national honours every year, while our other competitive sports are designed to provide both enjoyment and challenge on a local level, with opportunities for higher competition as well. Built into this are flexible multi-sport pathways that enable students to transition across sports and discover new talents and interests.
We are proud to have programs that fully integrate sport, academics, and student life to give our students the best preparation for professional sport, international competition, and university programs in Canada, the US, and around the world.
The Shawnigan Journey: Athletic Pathway
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Grade 8
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Field Hockey (Girls)
Ice Hockey: CSSHL (Boys)
Rugby (Boys)
Volleyball (Girls)Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey (Girls)
Ice Hockey: CSSHL (Boys)
Ice Hockey: Development (Girls)
Rowing
Soccer
SquashCross Country
Golf
Rowing
Rugby
Soccer (Girls)
Squash
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Grade 9
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Field Hockey (Girls)
Ice Hockey: CSSHL (Boys)
Rugby (Boys)
Volleyball (Girls)Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey (Girls)
Ice Hockey: CSSHL (Boys)
Ice Hockey: Development (Girls)
Rowing
Rugby (Boys)
Soccer
SquashCross Country
Golf
Rowing
Rugby
Soccer (Girls)
Squash
Tennis -
Grade 10
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Adventure Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey (Girls)
Fitness
Golf
Ice Hockey: CSSHL
Rowing
Rugby (Boys)
Soccer (Boys)
Squash
Tennis
Volleyball (Girls)Adventure Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey (Girls)
Fitness
Ice Hockey: CSSHL
Ice Hockey: Development (Girls)
Ice Hockey: JV (Boys)
Rowing
Rugby (Boys)
Soccer (Boys)
Squash
Tennis
Weight TrainingAdventure Sports
Badminton
Cross Country
Fitness
Golf
Rowing
Rugby
Soccer (Girls)
Squash
Tennis
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Grade 11
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Adventure Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey (Girls)
Fitness
Golf
Ice Hockey: CSSHL
Rowing
Rugby (Boys)
Soccer (Boys)
Squash
Tennis
Volleyball (Girls)Adventure Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey (Girls)
Fitness
Ice Hockey: CSSHL
Ice Hockey: Development (Girls)
Ice Hockey: JV (Boys)
Rowing
Rugby (Boys)
Soccer (Boys)
Squash
Tennis
Weight TrainingAdventure Sports
Badminton
Cross Country
Fitness
Golf
Rowing
Rugby
Soccer (Girls)
Squash
Tennis
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Grade 12
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Adventure Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey (Girls)
Fitness
Golf
Ice Hockey: CSSHL
Rowing
Rugby (Boys)
Soccer (Boys)
Squash
Tennis
Volleyball (Girls)Adventure Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey (Girls)
Fitness
Ice Hockey: CSSHL
Ice Hockey: Development (Girls)
Ice Hockey: JV (Boys)
Rowing
Rugby (Boys)
Soccer (Boys)
Squash
Tennis
Weight TrainingAdventure Sports
Badminton
Cross Country
Fitness
Golf
Rowing
Rugby
Soccer (Girls)
Squash
Tennis
Weight Training
Our student athletes are
supported with:
- Sport-specific strength and conditioning programs
- Health & Well-Being Centre offering on-campus massage, acupuncture, and more
- Athletic Therapists on staff
- Athletics-specific university guidance support
Flagship Sports
Facilities
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Trips and Tours
We value the opportunity to travel for educational and cultural experiences and international competition. Recent trips and tours include:- Basketball trips to California, Hawaii, and Oregon
- Golf trip to Arizona
- Ice hockey trips to Boston, Toronto, New York, and Finland
- Rowing trips to England, California, and Florida
- Rugby trips to Argentina, France, Italy, the U.K., Japan, Las Vegas, New Zealand, and South Africa
- Soccer trip to Hawaii
- Squash trips to Hong Kong, China, Malasia, Bermuda, and the U.S.
- Tennis trip to Spain
- Field hockey trip to California
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Service
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Shawnigan in the Media
August 7, 2025 – Victoria Times ColonistMay 25, 2025 – Cowichan Valley CitizenMay 11, 2025 – Cowichan Valley CitizenMarch 19. 2025 – Hockey CanadaOctober 20, 2024 – Cowichan Valley Citizen
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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Athletics News
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Summer Sports Roundup
Read MoreFor many Shawnigan student-athletes, sports don’t come to an end when school wraps up in June. Several of them move on to regional, provincial and national teams, attending training camps and competing in tournaments across BC and Canada, and around the world. Our alumni also continue to make us proud in a wide variety of sports.RugbyThe BC Provincial Regional Championships were loaded with Shawnigan students, playing for several different teams. The Vancouver Island Crimson Tide won both the boys’ and girls’ U19 titles, with alumni Massimo Ruben ’26, Simroy John ’26, Greg Putterill ’26, Easton Sangris ’25, and Cole Mekelberg ’25 suiting up for the boys – who counted Mr. Clay Panga and fellow alumni Ollie Nott ’13 and Ciaran Breen ’19 among their coaches – and Amelia Handysides ’26, Sophie Hayes ’26, Gwenlili Jones ’26, and current student Briar T. playing for the girls. -
June Sports Update: CSSRA Gold!
Read MoreIt has been another outstanding year of athletics at Shawnigan, highlighted down the stretch by remarkable results for our rowing, rugby and squash programs, along with some excellent work by individual athletes in sports that don’t always get recognition at Shawnigan.RowingShawnigan’s rowing team had an outstanding weekend at the 79th Canadian Secondary School Rowing Association in St. Catharines, Ontario on June 5-7. The School sent 10 rowers to the national championships, and they brought home three medals, including gold in the senior women’s quad.Isabella P., Charlotte L, Kalissa S., and Sam P. delivered a superb performance on the final day of the regatta to claim the national title after qualifying through a dramatic semifinal a day earlier. -
A Celebration of Rowing at Shawnigan
Read MoreHundreds of rowers representing 18 schools and clubs from across Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and the Okanagan Valley converged on Shawnigan Lake last weekend for the School’s 65th annual regatta.“The regatta was a fantastic weekend and a wonderful celebration of rowing at Shawnigan,” Head of Rowing Mrs. Jennifer Parfitt commented. “The atmosphere around the park was festive and energetic, with plenty of great racing and a beautiful setting for athletes, families, and spectators to enjoy. While the windy conditions created some delays, the regatta team adapted well, and we were able to get back on schedule and complete a full day of racing.”No races had to be cancelled due to the weather, which is a blessing for any regatta. Shawnigan had 39 entries over the three days of racing, and collected four gold medals, two silvers and three bronzes, as well as several top times for school-based crews.
Shawnigan Lake School is an independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12 –18 on Canada’s beautiful Pacific Coast. Our diverse, interdisciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.
