A culture of fitness & wellness

The Study’s Physical Education and Athletic programme fosters a culture of fitness and wellness to help develop mind and body as well as cultivate participation, spirit and fun!

The programme promotes developing a lifelong concern for health and fitness as well as a lasting appreciation for physical activity. The Study recognizes that physical activity is an integral part of the total educational experience contributing to, and enhancing, the quality of school life at The Study!

Athletics Highlights

Athletics Calendar

10.4

Volleyball Skills Team

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Gym

10.7

Junior Volleyball Game ED 2:15

3:30 PM - 6:15 PM

Vincent Massey

10.7

Senior Volleyball Practice

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Gym

Alicia Yang '22 | Sports Captain

I love team sports because when Study athletes share a common goal and a passion for growth, we create deeper connections with each other.

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Sports

Senior School

In the Senior School, physical education and health teachers and coaches pass on their belief to students that while skill level and game knowledge are important, so are attitude, effort, concentration, commitment and a willingness to learn.

With 80% of Senior School students participating in at least one sport, The Study’s athletes develop a sense of pride in winning, as well as a sense of fair play, good sportsmanship and compassion. The Study is an active member of the Greater Montreal Athletics Association (GMAA), Montreal Independent Schools, Quebec Association of Independent Schools and Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) leagues.

Fall

Soccer

Soccer is a Fall sport for students in grades 7 to 11 that runs from the beginning of September until the end of October and includes regular matches and tournaments. Tryouts for all three soccer teams (Bantam, Midget & Senior) occur the first week of September at Murray Hill Park's soccer field. Teams compete in the CAIS U15 Girls Tournament and the Senior team competes in the CAIS Senior Tournament. All levels are governed by the age requirements listed by the GMAA.

Bantam Soccer
Practices: 2 practices a week (time and place may vary)
Tournaments: CAIS Soccer tournament, Various invitational tournaments

Midget Soccer
Practices: 2 practices a week (time and place may vary)
Tournaments: CAIS Soccer tournament, Various invitational tournaments

Senior Soccer
Practices: 2 practices a week (time and place may vary)
Tournaments: CAIS Senior Tournamen, CAIS U15 Girls Tournament, Various invitational tournaments

Volleyball

Volleyball is a Fall sport for students in grades 7 to 11 that runs from the beginning of September until the beginning of November and includes regular matches and tournaments. Tryouts for the three volleyball teams (Bantam, Midget & Senior) occur the first week of September at King George Park (Murray Hill) home field. Teams compete in the CAIS Volleyball tournament. All levels are governed by the age requirements listed by the GMAA.

Bantam Volleyball
Practices: 2 practices a week (time and place may vary)
Tournaments: CAIS Soccer tournament, Various invitational tournaments

Midget Volleyball
Practices: 2 practices a week (time and place may vary)
Tournaments: CAIS Soccer tournament, Various invitational tournaments

Senior Volleyball
Practices: 2 practices a week (time and place may vary)
Tournaments: CAIS Senior Tournamen, CAIS U15 Girls Tournament, Various invitational tournaments

Rowing

Rowing is a fall and spring sport that runs from September to the end of October & May to June. There are no tryouts for this team; however, commitment to participation in a certain number of practices is mandatory. A swim test is required to participate. Girls from grades 7 to 11 make up one team and participate in practices together throughout the season. Rowing practices take place at the Olympic Basin.

Rowing Team (Grade 7-11)
Practices: 2 practices a week (3:30 PM to 5:00PM)

Golf

Cross-country running

Cross-country running is a fall sport that runs from September to mid-October and from April to the end of May. There are no tryouts for this team; however, commitment to participation in a certain number of practices (approximately two per week) is mandatory. Qualification for certain meets is based on performance. Girls from Grades 7–11 make up the Bantam, Midget and Senior teams and participate in practices and meets together throughout the season. All levels are governed by the age requirements listed by the GMAA. The cross-country athletes compete in the GMAA Cross-Country Run every year in October.

Cross-country running Bantam, Midget and Senior
Practices: 2 practices a week at 6:50 AM
Tournaments: GMAA Cross-Country Run

Winter

Badminton

Basketball

Basketball is a winter sport that runs from the beginning of December until the beginning of March and includes regular games, tournaments and championships. There are three basketball teams (Bantam, Midget & Senior). All levels are governed by the age requirements listed by the GMAA. Tryouts are held the last week of November for a minimum of two days. All teams compete in the GMAA Championships.

Bantam Basketball
Practices: 2 practices a week
Tournaments: MIS Basketball Tournament, GMAA Championships, Various invitational tournaments

Midget Basketball
Practices: 2 practices a week
Tournaments: MIS Basketball Tournament, GMAA Championships, Various invitational tournaments

Senior Basketball
Practices: 2 practices a week
Tournaments: MIS Basketball Tournament, GMAA Championships, Various invitational tournaments

Swimming

Swimming is a winter sport that runs from November to the end of February. There are no tryouts for this team; however, a swim test is required to participate. Commitment to participation in a certain number of practices, swim meets and the championship is mandatory. Girls from Grades 7–11 make up three teams (Bantam, Midget & Senior) and participate in practices together throughout the season. All levels are governed by the age requirement listed by the GMAA. Swimming practices take place at the Westmount YMCA.

Bantam
Practices: 1 practice a week
Tournaments: East Swim Meet, GMAA Swim Championship

Midget
Practices: 1 practice a week
Tournaments: East Swim Meet, GMAA Swim Championship

Senior
Practices: 1 practice a week
Tournaments: East Swim Meet, GMAA Swim Championship

Hockey

Hockey is a winter sport that runs from November to the end of February. There are no tryouts for this team; however, commitment to participation in a certain number of practices is mandatory. Girls from grades 5 to 11 make up one team and participate in practices together throughout the season. Hockey and skating practices take place at the Westmount Recreation Centre Arena.

Hockey Team
Practices: 1 practice a week

Spring

Rowing

Rowing Team (Grade 7-11)
Practices: 2 practices a week (3:30 PM to 5:00PM)

Tennis

Tennis is a spring sport that runs from the end of March until the end of May and includes regular matches, tournaments and championships. There are no tryouts for this team; however, commitment to participation in a certain number of practices is mandatory. Practices are at the Nun's Island Tennis Club. The tennis teams (Bantam, Midget & Senior) competes in singles and doubles at various invitational tournaments. All levels are governed by the age requirements listed by the GMAA.

Bantam Tennis
Practices: 2 practice a week
Tournaments: Various invitational tournaments

Midget Tennis
Practices: 2 practice a week
Tournaments: Various invitational tournaments

Senior Tennis
Practices: 2 practice a week
Tournaments: Various invitational tournaments

Flag Football

Flag football is a spring sport that runs from mid-March until the end of May and includes regular matches, tournaments and championships. There are no tryouts for this team; however, commitment to participation in a certain number of practices is mandatory. Practices are at the King George Park. The flag football teams (Bantam & Senior) competes in the CAIS Flag football Tournament. All levels are governed by the age requirements listed by the GMAA.

Bantam Flag Football
Practices: 2 practices a week
Tournaments: CAIS Flag football Tournament

Senior Flag Football
Practices: 2 practices a week
Tournaments: CAIS Flag football Tournament

Track & Field

Track & field takes place in the spring from end of March to end of May for students in grades 7 to 11. The program includes jumps, throws, sprints, and distance events. There are no tryouts for the teams (Bantam, Midget & Senior). However, commitment to participation in a certain number of practices is mandatory. All levels are governed by the age requirements listed by the GMAA. Track and Field practices take place at McGill University Currie Gymnasium.

Track & Field team
Practices: 2 practices a week

Cross-country running

Cross-country running is a fall & spring sport that runs from September to mid-October and from April to the end of May. There are no tryouts for this team; however, commitment to participation in a certain number of practices is mandatory. Girls from Grades 6–11 make up the Bantam, Midget and Senior teams and participate in practices and meets together throughout the season. All levels are governed by the age requirements listed by the GMAA. The cross-country athletes compete in the GMAA Halo Race every year in May.

Cross-country running Bantam, Midget and Senior
Practices: 2 practices a week at 6:50 AM
Tournaments: GMAA Halo Race

Archery

Elementary school

The Study's Athletic Department strives to provide Kindergarten to Grade 6 students with the opportunities to increase their level of competency in a variety of team and individual sports in both competitive and noncompetitive settings.

Fall

Soccer
Grades 5 & 6

Volleyball
Grades 5 & 6

Winter

Badminton
Grades 5 & 6

Basketball
Grades 5 & 6

Hockey*
Grades 5 & 6

Spring

Cross-country running
Grades 5 & 6

Athletics Events

Terry Fox
September - Kindergarten to Grade 4

Girls for the Cure
September - Grades 5 to 11

Splash & Dash (Charity Event)
November - All Study Community & Friends

Parent-Student-Staff Friendly Hockey Game
December - Grades 5 to 11

Mcgill Univeristy Basketball Jamboree
February - Grades 1 to 6

Winter Day
February - Grades 1 to 6

Ski Day
February - Grades 7 to 11

Halo Road Race
May - Grades 3 to 11

Athletics Banquet
May - All Study athletes

Sports Day
June - Kindergarten to Grade 11

Athletics at a Glance

12

GMAA Sportsmanship banners

80%

participation in athletics in Senior School

22

rowing team members

56+

Basketball teams members

5

Olympics had a Study Alumna

48

soccer team members

12

golf team members

23

tennis team members

18

championship GMAA Banners in past 5 years

Athletics Department

The inclusive nature and small size of our school community enables every student to increase wellness and self-esteem by participating fully in an array of sports, special interest groups and activities that appeal to them. All Study girls have the opportunity to choose a vibrant, healthy and fun lifestyle, with the assistance of the Athletics department.