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Junior School Athletics
Our Junior School Athletics Program introduces students to a variety of sports. As students develop fundamental sports skills, they’re improving their agility, balance, coordination and spatial awareness.
In JK - Grade 3, students can participate in Sport Development Clinics which focus on developing skills in specific sports such as soccer, basketball and volleyball. These clinics are offered throughout the year, either during lunch or on the weekend.
The York School is one of only five schools within the Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario (CIS Ontario) that has competitive sports teams for Grade 3 students. For students in Grades 3 to 6, we offer teams for cross-country running, soccer, basketball, volleyball and track and field. Our U9 to U12 sports teams compete against other schools within the Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario Athletic Association (CISAA). Ninety-three percent of our Junior School students play on at least one team per year.
In JK - Grade 3, students can participate in Sport Development Clinics which focus on developing skills in specific sports such as soccer, basketball and volleyball. These clinics are offered throughout the year, either during lunch or on the weekend.
The York School is one of only five schools within the Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario (CIS Ontario) that has competitive sports teams for Grade 3 students. For students in Grades 3 to 6, we offer teams for cross-country running, soccer, basketball, volleyball and track and field. Our U9 to U12 sports teams compete against other schools within the Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario Athletic Association (CISAA). Ninety-three percent of our Junior School students play on at least one team per year.
Programs by Term
Gr. 1/Gr. 2 Multisport
Gr. 3-6 Flag Football
U10/U11 Girls Basketball
U9/U10/U11 Co-Ed Soccer
U9/U10/U11 Co-Ed Cross-Country
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JK/SK/Gr. 1/Gr. 2 Multisport
U9 Co-Ed Basketball
U10/U11 Boys Basketball
U10/U11 Girls Volleyball
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JK/SK /Gr. 1/Gr. 2 Multisport
Gr. 3-6 Ultimate Frisbee
Gr. 3-6 Basketball Academy
U9/U10/U11 Co-Ed Track & Field
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U11 Track and Field Meet Day
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U10 Girls Mini-Volley
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U10 Co-ed Soccer Team
Junior School Athletics Highlights
- The Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario Athletic Association (CISAA) is comprised of 38 independent schools, all members of CIS Ontario (the Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario).
- At the CISAA Track and Field championship in the spring of 2025, York students placed first in the U11 Boys 100m and 200m; second in U10 Boys Discus, U10 Boys Javelin and U11 Boys Triple Jump; and third in U11 Boys 200m and 400m.
- One of our students holds three CISAA Track and Field records: U10 Boys 200 and 400m, and U10 Boys Triple Jump.
Our Facilities
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JS Athletics - Facilities 1
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JS Athletics - Facilities 2
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York Junior School Gym
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Second Junior School Gymnasium Opening in September, 2026
Our Team Name and Mascot
In September 2025, The York School introduced a new name for the school’s teams, as well as a new mascot. The team name, The York Storm, unites the elements of the school’s four spirit houses: air, water, earth and fire. It also symbolizes the strength, passion, confidence and determination of our student-athletes. A storm is a powerful natural phenomenon that arises when air, water, earth and fire (lightning and heat) converge. The York Storm represents the collective energy and teamwork demonstrated by all our athletes, and emphasizes that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
In September 2025, The York School introduced a new name for the school’s teams, as well as a new mascot. The team name, The York Storm, unites the elements of the school’s four spirit houses: air, water, earth and fire. It also symbolizes the strength, passion, confidence and determination of our student-athletes. A storm is a powerful natural phenomenon that arises when air, water, earth and fire (lightning and heat) converge. The York Storm represents the collective energy and teamwork demonstrated by all our athletes, and emphasizes that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Our mascot is a peregrine falcon named Bolt. Peregrine falcons are the fastest members of the animal kingdom, with a diving speed of over 300 km/h. In addition to their speed, falcons have keen eyesight (eight times better than human vision), and incredible precision when hunting prey. The falcon’s resilience and ability to adapt to challenges inspires our student-athletes to overcome adversity and soar.
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The York Storm Logo
*As of September 2026, Grade 6 will be joining our Junior School campus.
