Walking through Haig’s front hall or fishbowl, you might think that this school lives and breathes the arts. In some ways that is true, but a short walk to the back of the building and down the stairs will reveal an athletic centre that bustles with energy. It is here that we find a thriving community of students dedicated to athletics at Haig.
When it comes to sports, there is a team for everyone at Haig. Any sport you can think of, we’ve got it. Not only do we have a huge selection, but Haig teams consistently produce results that make our school a force to be reckoned with in the Northeast division.
Here’s the extensive list of teams that Haig has to offer:
• Golf
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Cross Country
• Basketball
• Field Hockey
• Tennis
• Rugby
• Skiing/ Snowboarding
• Ice Hockey
• Swimming
• Badminton
• Baseball
• Cricket
• Dragon Boat
• Softball
• Track and Field
• Ultimate Frisbee
With so many teams, it’s no surprise that one quarter of Haigers play on at least one of them!
Getting involved in athletics is as easy as looking at the athletics bulletin board in the basement or listening for announcements in the morning. Practice schedules, game schedules, and tryout dates are on the web and can be found at www.earlhaig.ca/athletics.
If you’re already on the facebook bandwagon, take a look at the Earl Haig Athletics page and hit that “like” button to receive updates, scores and pictures of all the fun and games.
Feel like getting involved behind the scenes? The Earl Haig Athletic Council (EHAC) is currently recruiting general members, and is an amazing opportunity to get more involved in promoting athletics. EHAC is responsible for running home games and intramurals, fundraising for the department and running Athletic Banquet at the end of the year.
Being on a team makes your time at Haig unforgettable, and it is truly an experience that is not to be missed out on. In keeping with Haig’s motto, Carpe Diem, we encourage all Haigers to seize their chance to belong to the amazing athletic community.
