Family Handbook 2025-26

CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

Intra-School Athletics The goal of the intra-school athletics program is to provide a variety of opportunities for all students to stay active and develop a lifelong commitment to healthy, active living while having fun. Students are given the opportunity to participate in House intramurals and other athletic events school-wide throughout the year. Students in Grades 1 to 6 participate in intramurals once a week from January to March. Student-athletes are expected to: 1. ​ be committed and contributing members to the fun, active environment that the Havergal College Athletics Program provides; 2. ​ demonstrate positive attitudes, a willingness to learn new skills and good sportsmanship during all practices and games; 3. ​ celebrate the team’s accomplishments throughout the season; 4. ​ understand and abide by the guidelines for team selection; 5. ​ attend and be punctual for all scheduled practices and games; 6. ​ be proactive in communicating scheduling conflicts with the coach; 7. ​ wear the Havergal Physical Education uniform at all practices; 8. ​ wear the Havergal issued sport-specific uniform during competition; 9. ​ wear an athletic 1/4 zip sweatshirt or team track jacket and athletic footwear when travelling to games; 10. ​ play fair and follow the rules of the game; 11. ​ respect teammates, coaches, referees and opponents; 12. ​ inform coaches when they are injured; and 13. ​ make sure coaches are aware of any teammates who are injured or hurt. Coaches are expected to: 1. ​ support the Havergal Athletics Mission and Philosophy; 2. ​ be knowledgeable about the rules, strategies and tactics of the sport they are coaching; 3. ​ communicate clearly about expectations, schedules and playing time to athletes; 4. ​ be prepared and on time for all practices and games; 5. ​ support the development of student-athletes toward improvement in skill and knowledge of the sport, keeping in mind the age and stage of development of their athletes; 6. ​ instil a sense of respect for the rules, officials, opponents, team and self in athletes; 7. ​ teach and embody sportsmanship and fair play; 8. ​ be age-appropriate in considering playing time for athletes; 9. ​ respect athletes, parents, referees and opponents; 10. ​ educate the team about the importance of being safe and healthy when playing; 11. ​ ensure that the health and safety of the players is a top priority; 12. ​ educate players about the importance of disclosing any injuries sustained by themselves or their teammates; and 13. ​ maintain open communication with parents.

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