Athletics
Find your sport. Keep moving for life.
Our athletics program has place for every student, whether they’re chasing a championship or trying a sport for the first time.
The 2025–2026 season in numbers
Find your sport. Keep moving for life.
At St. George’s, athletics starts with the belief that physical activity should be a lifelong pursuit, and it begins with open exploration. Many of our student-athletes discover a sport here they have never played before. Whether they go on to compete at a high level or simply find a passion that keeps them active for life, stepping into something new is always encouraged, never a risk.
That’s why we offer 14 sports across three seasons, from basketball and futsal to cross country, pickleball, badminton, and Halo, alongside intramurals and recreation. A student can play volleyball in the fall, swim in the winter, and pick up tennis in the spring, building confidence and skill at every step of their journey.
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Explore
Students try new sports without pressure to specialize early. Interest grows from experience, so we make it easy to say yes to something unfamiliar.
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Belong
Not every student makes every team, but every student has a place to play. Competitive teams, intramurals and recreation mean no one is left on the sidelines.
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Thrive for life
We put health first. Students learn balance, recovery and habits that last well beyond graduation, because the goal is a lifetime of being active, not just a season.
Every stage has a purpose.
Our program follows how young athletes develop. From Grade 7 to Grade 12, the focus moves from learning the game, to learning to compete, to leading others.
Bantam · Grades 7–8
Learn the game
Fundamentals, game sense and confidence come first. We aim to put as many students on teams as league roster limits allow, with fair playing time, and add a second team where numbers allow. Every athlete learns habits that carry across sports: dynamic warm-ups, moving well and communicating as a team.
Cadet · Grade 9
Learn to compete
Athletes learn to read the game, understand their role and make decisions under pressure. Practices become more competitive and accountability grows, with development still at the centre. Late in the year, athletes begin strength, mobility and conditioning routines that prepare them for Juvenile play.
Juvenile · Grades 10–12
Compete with purpose
Teams refine systems, position-specific skills and game plans to compete across the league. We measure success by progress, discipline and playing to our full capacity, with sport-specific conditioning and mental preparation behind every season.
Grade 12
Lead and leave a legacy
Our Pre-University students compete and lead. They serve as student coaches, peer mentors and culture-setters: helping at Bantam practices, leading warm-ups and running athletic events. Their legacy is the culture they leave behind, because younger Dragons learn what it means to be a teammate from the seniors they look up to.
Sports & teams
Our sports run in three seasons, so students can play several sports in one year.
Fall
Sep – Nov
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Winter
Nov – Mar
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Spring
Apr – Jun
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Age categories: Bantam · Grades 7–8 · Cadet · Grade 9 · Juvenile · Grades 10–12 *Depending on registration numbers.
How teams work
Joining a team
Our sports program offers both open-entry activities and competitive tryouts, forming additional teams whenever numbers allow so every student has an opportunity to participate.
Where we compete
Our teams compete in the RSEQ (GMAA) against independent and public schools across the city, and travel to tournaments in Quebec and beyond.
The commitment
Most teams practise an average of twice a week, playing 8–12 games and up to 3 tournaments per season. Coaches work with athletes and families to support a balanced schedule, always prioritizing student learning.
Registration
Registration opens before each season through an online form. There are no fees to participate, though sleepaway tournaments may incur an extra cost.
Dragon Performance Lab
Train smarter, starting with health.
The Dragon Performance Lab is our strength and conditioning program, delivered in partnership with Mūneris Performance, a team of kinesiologists, physiotherapists and nutritionists.
It brings the same evidence-based approach we use in the classroom to training. Student-athletes build strength, speed and mobility safely, reduce their risk of injury, and learn how sleep, nutrition and recovery shape how they feel and perform.
What’s included
Led by Jean-Philippe Tessier, kinesiologist and founder of Mūneris Performance.
How to apply
Places in the Lab are limited, and student-athletes apply to take part. Participants are selected by our Athletics team together with Mūneris Performance.
Applications are now closed
Assessment information is collected only for training and progress tracking, shared only with the Lab team and designated school staff, and handled in line with Quebec’s privacy law.
Recreation & school spirit
Every student deserves an active outlet. Our recreation program needs no tryouts and no experience, just a willingness to join in.
Drop in, any day
Open sessions, lunchtime games, intramural leagues and introductions to training in our fitness centre.
Whole-school events
Spirit Weeks, seasonal festivals, student-versus-staff showcases and monthly after-school outings.
Led by students
Grade 12 students propose, organize and run activities, giving our senior leaders ownership of school spirit.
Season highlights
Championships
Four championship banners
Juvenile Boys Basketball, Bantam Boys Futsal, Cadet Girls Basketball and Juvenile Girls Futsal.
Provincials
Provincial success
Four athletes reached provincials in cross country and track and field, and brought home silver in the 4 × 80 m relay.
Ceremony
4th Annual Athletics Ceremony
Celebrating the season’s top athletes, coaches and teams, co-hosted by graduates of our first Grade 12 Pre-University class.
On the road
Toronto, then New York
40 athletes and staff cheered on the Raptors in Toronto. This November, an NCAA experience in New York City.
Coaches who know our athletes
Twenty-two coaches led our teams in 2025–26: teachers and staff who know our students in the classroom, Dragons alumni who came back to coach, a parent alumnus, and, for the first time in our history, student coaches. They share one goal: helping every athlete grow, on the field and off.
Where we train and play
Our athletes train and compete on campus and at venues across Montreal.
Grades 7-12 campus
Gymnasium
Home of Dragons basketball, volleyball, futsal, badminton and more.
Grades 7-12 campus
Fitness centre
Strength and conditioning, yoga, ping-pong and more, for team training and recreation.
Outdoor
Mount Royal
Trails and open field just up the street, used for flag football and cross country training.
Across Montreal
Partner venues
Pools, tennis courts, golf courses and more, at venues such as the YMCA in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce.
Frequently asked questions
Does my child need experience to join a team?
No. Many of our student-athletes try a sport for the first time here. Some sports hold tryouts, but recreation and intramurals are always open.
Which sports have tryouts?
Most sports hold tryouts at the start of their season. Cross country, indoor and outdoor track & field, and Halo are open to all.
Does every student who tries out make the team?
Not always. Leagues set roster limits for each sport, so some teams can’t take every student who tries out. Where numbers allow, we add a second team. At Bantam, we aim to include as many students as possible, with fair playing time, and every student can always take part in intramurals and recreation.
Can students play more than one sport?
Yes. Sports run in three seasons, so many students play a different sport each season.
Is there a cost to join a team?
No. There are no fees to participate, though sleepaway tournaments may involve an extra cost.
How do students get to games and practices?
Most practices take place on campus. For games and practices held off campus, transportation is provided unless families are told otherwise.
Where can I find schedules and results?
Game schedules are available on the GMAA website and in the Daily Bulletin. Practice schedules are managed through our sports app, which parents and students can download for real-time updates. Game results are shared directly by the Athletics team.
My child isn’t interested in competitive sport. Is there something for them?
Yes. Our recreation program offers drop-in activities, intramurals, whole-school events and monthly outings, with no tryouts or experience needed.
How does my child join the Dragon Performance Lab?
Student-athletes apply each year, and places are limited. See How to apply above.
What do students need to bring or wear?
The school provides equipment and game uniforms. Students bring their own athletic clothing and shoes.
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