Calgary Academy

Calgary Academy is fortunate to have more athletes involved in extra curricular sports than most other schools due to intensive practice schedule planning that allows for maximum involvement in the various sports; fantastic training and game facilities; and very generous teaching staff full of volunteer coaches.

There are 9 sports to choose from, allowing a wide variety of sports in both team and individual pursuits throughout the school year. Please check out the section "Seasons of Play" page to see which sports are offered and the time of year they are played.

All Calgary Academy students are encouraged to become involved in extracurricular sports.  We see involvement in training and inter school competition as valuable in developing self awareness, goal setting habits, character building as well as physical and social skill building.The success of the Knights Athletic Program can be evidenced in the finalists and league champions from last year (7 teams in all), but the philosophy remains the same regarding developing athletic success... Success is the result of learning the true meaning of commitment; having fun; setting, working on and achieving realistic goals; understanding effort and always giving a best effort; and remembering to put the team first.

Calgary Academy expects all athletes to commit to this type of success, and while coaches will help set goals, give roles, and present feedback to their athletes, here are some general guidelines that may assist athletes in understanding  the qualites important to developing true leadership through atheltics.

Developing Fitness

If you commit to improving your level of fitness and are well rested, you'll have a better chance of making a good impression and maintaining a consistent effort during practices and games. Get at least eight hours of sleep the night before games and practices and make sure you have well balanced meals. Make sure you take in plenty of fluids so you don't dehydrate. Work hard but don't forget to take advantage of short breaks to rehydrate, stretch and refocus.

Show No Fear

Don't worry or panic too much. You'll do much better during games and practices if you relax, have a good time, and remember to stay focused. Just try your best and remain positive in the game, during practices, and throughout the day.

Noone Likes Complaining

Your coach volunteers many hours to create practice and game plans. There's nothing coaches hate more than being distracted during or right after a game or practice. Your feedback is important, but the time to bring up your concerns is between games and practices when you can talk one on one with your coach. During hard practices, taking a break is cool, but don't go on-and-on about how tired you are, or about not enough game time. Have a positive attitude. If your coach asks you to play a position you don't usually play - just do it. It'll show that you're a well-rounded, team player. Talk to your coach between games and practices and ask what you can do to be a better player.

Show Your Stuff

 If you've got game, don't be afraid to show it. But don't be too much of a ball hog or a show-off - always try to involve your teammates. If you truly enjoy the sport it will show. Not just by your personal results, but by the feedback you give to the rest of the team. Your words and actions should always work to help your teammates stay relaxed, focused, involved, and successful.