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“Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just illusions.”
~ Michael Jordan
~ Michael Jordan
At Shawnigan our athletic coaches and instructors guide our students in their pursuit of personal excellence through our outstanding co-educational programming opportunities. We recognize that this journey, and definition of success, will vary from student to student. However, what will not vary is the quality of this experience. Finally, whether it is on a competitive team or, in fitness training, our students will live the words of our school motto ‘Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat’ (‘Let the rewards go those who have worked to deserve them’).
Shawnigan Athletics focuses on:
- Striving for one’s personal excellence and self-improvement by providing a balance between development and competition;
- We place great emphasis on values such as courage, integrity, loyalty, respect, honesty, and commitment;
- Providing a sporting journey that will help prepare our students for life through the many lessons that can be learned about oneself through participation of sport;
- An opportunity to experience individual and team sports, as well as, a variety of recreational activities;
- We value healthy competition. With this comes lessons on how to win with humility, as well as, how to lose graciously;
- Learning that leadership is a shared responsibility; Giving our players authentic opportunities to lead other players;
- An uncompromising commitment to sportsmanlike play;
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Soccer* Cross Country* Rowing* Tennis* Squash* Outdoors & White Water Kayaking Golf* Rugby* Badminton* Fitness/Weights |
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In our competitive program we have world class coaching that includes past Olympians and Olympic Medalists, World Champions, National Team players in multiple sports, and former professional athletes in rugby, hockey and soccer. Our recreational programs such as dance, fitness and outdoors are staffed with equally qualified and passionate instructors.
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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Our student athletes are supported with:
- on-site Health Centre, physiotherapists and athletic therapists
- sport-specific strength and conditioning programs
- academic and wellness programs
- university guidance on post-secondary athletics
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Trips and Tours
We value to the opportunity to travel for the educational and cultural experiences and international competition.- Basketball trips to California, Hawaii and Oregon
- Golf trip to Arizona
- Ice hockey trips to Boston, Toronto, New York and Finland
- Tennis trip to Spain
- Rugby trips to Argentina, France, Italy, U.K., Japan, Las Vegas, New Zealand and South Africa
- Squash trip to Hong Kong, China and Malaysia
- Rowing trip to England, Tampa Bay and Newport, California
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Service
An important and distinctive part of the Shawnigan sporting program is our commitment to team building and social responsibility through community engagement and service opportunities.
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Sports Facilities
- Charlie Purdey Arena for ice hockey and figure skating
- Hyde-Lay Rugby Pavilion and Canada Field (home to international rugby fixtures)
- Read Rowing Crewhouse and rowing docks
- Water based field hockey turf and field turf for soccer, rugby and PE
- Multi-use sportsplex including two full sized gyms, fitness areas and high performance weight room
- Six squash courts
- Six tennis courts
- Indoor and outdoor basketball courts
- Sports Village for recreational student activities that includes: beach volleyball, basketball court, fitness challenge area, turfed mini soccer pitch, mini outdoor hockey rink and a covered pavilion area.
- Surrounding trails, lake and wilderness area for outdoor pursuits
Athletics News
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June Sports Roundup: Provincials and More
Read MoreThe 2024-25 school year has been an excellent one at Shawnigan on several fronts, with standout performances in all sports over the course of the year. We wrapped up the year by qualifying for the provincial championships in rugby, tennis, badminton, golf, and track and field, and sent a big contingent to the national championships in rowing. Congratulations to all the athletes who represented Shawnigan in all sports this year.RugbyThe senior boys’ and girls’ (Iron Women) 1st XV teams both won their respective Island championships and advanced to the provincial tournaments, where they both earned silver medals in their respective divisions.The boys moved through the AAA Tier 1 division with wins over Abbotsford in the quarter-finals and Oak Bay in the semis, then were beaten by St. George’s in the title game. The girls defeated Robert Bateman and Mark R. Isfeld before falling to D.W. Poppy in the AA championship match. The Colts also reached the junior boys’ provincial championships, where they battled through and finished the season with a victory.Three Shawnigan community members were honoured with awards during the coaches’ dinner held at provincials. Mr. Jeff Williams, head coach of the senior boys 1st XV, received the Distinguished Coaching Award; Eddie Evans ’81 (Lake’s) was presented with an Honourary Membership in the BC Secondary Schools Rugby Union in recognition of a lifetime of supporting high school rugby; and Walter van Halst ’84 (Lonsdale’s) also received an Honouray Membership in the BCSSRU for his time as Commissioner of the BCSSRU and Chair of the BC School Sports Rugby Advisory Committee. -
Regatta Takes Over the Lake
Read MoreOne of the largest events on the School calendar, with nearly every student and staff member involved in one way or another, the 64th annual Shawnigan Regatta roiled the waters of our namesake lake on May 9-11, with excellent showings from our own rowers and lots of promise for the future.“We had a great regatta,” Head of Rowing Mrs. Jennifer Parfitt said. “We are excited about the results we had and the conduct of our athletes in challenging conditions. There were lessons learned throughout which no doubt will help aid us in our journey to the Canadian nationals at the end of this month. Furthermore, the performance of our U17 novice crews and U15 crews were very promising for future years and the upcoming local regatta in Nanaimo on May 24.”It was a bittersweet moment for Grade 12 rower Shelby H., who will continue her rowing career at the University of Portland next year. -
May Sports Update
Read MoreSpring sports are in full swing at Shawnigan, and teams are in full gear this month, with their sights set on qualifying for Island and provincial tournament berths, or in some cases, reaching the podium at national championships. Our campus has been especially busy preparing for the Stadium Series rugby event on May 2 and the Shawnigan Lake School Regatta on May 9-11.RugbyAll of Shawnigan’s rugby teams have been busy over the last few weeks, leading up to the Stadium Series games at the School this Friday, and playoffs and provincials later this month.Both Colts teams played against St. George’s last Saturday (April 26). The A team lost a physical match 35-21, but showed a lot of good things, especially their refusal to quit, as they scored the last two tries to keep things close. The “Killer B’s” won their own high-energy game. The A’s responded by calling a team meeting on Monday – the players’ idea – followed by a short late-night practice. They went on to defeat Claremont 35-21 on Tuesday. Earlier in the month, the Colts attended the Tropical Sevens tournament in Tampa, Florida.
We acknowledge with respect the Coast Salish Peoples on whose traditional lands and waterways we live, learn and play. We are grateful for the opportunity to share in this beautiful region, and we aspire to healthy and respectful relationships with those who have lived on and cared for these lands for millennia.
Shawnigan Lake School is an independent co-educational boarding school for ages 13 –18 on Canada’s beautiful Pacific Coast. Our diverse, interdisciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.
