Cougar Athletics "Cougar Pride"

H. D. Cartwright School sponsors a variety school teams as part of a balanced program of physical education. School teams enhance the opportunity for students to develop further their physical skills, physical fitness, social skills, attitudes, knowledge, and understanding. 

The following school teams are offered depending on the availability of coaches and facilities: 

  • Cross Country Running - September- October
  • Soccer - September- October
  • Basketball - September - December
  • Wrestling - October - December
  • Volleyball - January - March
  • Badminton - April - May
  • Track and Field - May - June

Students learn and grow when they are educated in a positive environment. We are committed to making these experiences as positive and educational as possible, for the athletes, officials, coaches, and spectators.

HDC Academy 

In addition to the teams listed above, HDC also offer Soccer Academy, Volleyball Academy and Basketball Academy teams. These teams are open to all Gr. 7 students who wish to participate and focus on providing a team experience, skill development, game tactics and an understanding of the rules of play. Academy teams also may be involved in developmental opportunities with other schools. 

Intramurals 

Our intramural activities provide an opportunity for students to be active and participate in an organized recreational activity. Intramurals are held at the lunch on most days. While participation is voluntary, students are encouraged to participate, be active, meet new people, make new friends, and have fun.

Activities may include:

  • Indoor Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Badminton
  • Floor Hockey
  • Special Events

*In addition to lunch time intramurals, students have the opportunity to borrow a variety of Sports Equipment from the PE office for use in our outdoor spaces at lunch.   

Drop-in Sports

At H.D. Cartwright we also periodically provide ALL students with the opportunity to participate in Drop-in Sports. Drop-in Sports typically happen on mornings when there are breaks in the Athletic Calendar with no activities scheduled for the Gym.  The gym is opened up for a designated sport for that morning before the start of school for any student wishing to participate as long as space is available.  Occasionally there are Drop-in Sports offered after school as well depending on staff availability and student interest.

Drop in Sports schedule may include:

  • Indoor Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Badminton
  • Volleyball
  • Dodgeball


Spectators at HDC Athletic Events 

As our soccer and basketball seasons get underway the gym and school fields will be busy with games afterschool. We love having students and families at our games and encourage them to come cheer and support our athletes and teams. A couple of reminders for our HDC students and families:

  • All spectators - students and adults - are expected to cheer and support players/coaches/referees/parents/guardians in a positive and respectful way.
  • Disrespectful behaviours will be addressed by school administration promptly and may result in spectators being directed to leave the game and/or the school building. 
  • HDC students are NOT allowed to spectate at any AWAY games unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire time they are there. Students who arrive at other schools to spectate without supervision will be asked and expected to leave. The same expectations will be in place for students from other schools who come to HDC expecting to watch games – they will not be allowed to stay unless they have a parent/guardian with them. 

Thank you for helping to make HDC athletics a welcoming and positive experience for everyone!