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Welcome to Hillcrest Middle School’s Athletic Information Page

All Hillcrest students are encouraged to join athletic teams throughout the year. It is an important part of building a sense of pride in their school. Our programs also aim to raise students's awareness in making good health and fitness choices. Below is a brief description of our expectations for students along with a season outline. All of our athletic programs follow the CMSAA Guiding Principles. First and foremost of these principles is that of a no cut policy. This means that all middle school athletes who commit to a team will have the opportunity to participate. Exemptions to this principle can be made based on factors other than ability such as: attendance, commitment, academics, attitude and behavior. We endeavor to offer a wide range of athletic programs for students. However, athletic activities offered are contingent upon student interest and the availability of coaches. 

Grade 6 Athletics

Our grade six program is run largely as an intra-mural program with occasional games/tournaments being offered outside of the school. The program is run at lunch time and includes volleyball and basketball. Additional sports are offered on an ad hoc basis. These may include floor hockey, badminton etc. Grade 6 athletes can also participate in our wrestling, rugby, and track and field programs.

 Grade 7/8 Athletics

 For the grade seven and eight athletes, we run a wide range of programs. The seasons are sport specific and are listed below. As various schedules are made for each sport, they will be uploaded to our Athletics page. Each coach will send home a permission form that details their specific expectations and practice requirements. Typically speaking, each sport will have 2-3 practices a week. These can be before school, during lunch, or after school.

ATHLETICS: 2021 - 2022

For our fall season, we are currently offering Cross Country and Volleyball

Cross Country: ​

Students meet at 7:45 am at the Cedar Circle on Mondays and Fridays.  Upon arrival, students can place their backpacks in Ms. Hutchinson's classroom and pick it up after practice.  Students should be equipped with running shoes, shorts, water and a rain jacket if necessary. 

***Please make sure you have your permission form in so that you can participate in the interesting and challenging runs in Mundy Park!​

Volleyball:

Intramurals begin on Tuesday October 5th and run until the winter break. Students can come down to the gym (from the West entrance door) at the first bell on days when their team is playing to eat their lunch and warm up. The teams and schedule are posted on the bulletin board outside of the gym. 

The days for lunch time intramurals by grade are as follows:

Monday: No Games

Tuesday: Grade 6 

Wednesday: Grade 7 

Thursday: Grade 8

Friday: Grade 7

Volleyball Practices After School:   At this time, teams are practicing and playing intersquad games only

Grade 6 practices: October 8th and 15th 3-4 after school. 

***After October 15th, practices switch to Mondays 3-4 after school.

Grade 7 Practices: Wednesday 3-4 after school

Grade 8 practices Tuesday 3-4 after school

 *All students are required to wear a mask in the gym in order to participate*     

 Sport Seasons:​ (Non Covid)

 Fall Season (September-November):  Volleyball, Cross-Country

Winter Season (December-March): Basketball, Wrestling

Spring Season (April-June): Rugby, Track and Field, Badminton

Please also check out the website for the Coquitlam Middle School Athletic Association

 ***With Covid Protocols, there have been some restrictions in travel but we are very excited to invite our students to participate in athletics once again. 

Hillcrest Athletics events (practices, games, etc.) are posted on our  Home Page Calendar