Athletics

Badminton Club is a student-led group that brings together people of all skill levels with one thing in common: a love for the sport. The club provides a drop-in style of play after school where participants decide whether they want to take a competitive approach to the sport, or have more casual fun.

The Cross Country running program is open to boys and girls of all grades and running abilities. Its aim is to promote a life-long love of running and fitness. The program is available in the fall; and while cross country running is mainly non-competitive, there are racing opportunities for serious runners that include Cross Country Meets at Jericho Beach and Provincial Championships. All participants run long distances (3 to 5km) over a variety of terrain. We have practices two days a week at Empire Fields and around the school.

The Notre Dame Football Program consists of the Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity teams, which are all strongly rooted in tradition and excellence. All players are expected to demonstrate the traits and characteristics we look for in a Juggler student-athlete. Notre Dame has the best tradition in the Province. You will have the support you need to develop as a player, as a student, and as a person. We want you to become a part of our family. The program thrives on an insatiable desire to improve, while creating an unmatched bond that is built through an incomparable work ethic and a relentless pursuit of success.

Our Boys Soccer Program consists of one team. Male students in Grades 10 to 12 are welcome to try out for the Varsity Boys Soccer team. The season runs from September to mid-November. The team has experienced much success in the past couple of years. In 2019, ND was named the AA Provincial Champions. In 2021, ND was named BC Catholic Champions again, and placed 3rd in the AA Provincial Championship. In 2022, ND was named BC Catholic Champions, as well as AA Provincial Champions.

The ND Tennis Club is a small club of about 16 players. All grade levels are welcome to try out. The season runs from late March to early May. We play matches with other independent schools. The matches are divided into these categories: Girls 'A' Doubles and Girls 'B' Doubles, Boys 'A' Doubles and Boys 'B' Doubles, Girls Singles and Boys Singles, and Mixed Doubles. We like to see skilled tennis players who enjoy the game of tennis be a part of our club. It's a great place to meet new people from different grade levels.

The Wrestling team at Notre Dame is an inclusive group that welcomes both boys and girls from Grades 8 to 12, giving them the opportunity to train and compete throughout Province. The season starts in mid-November and continues until the end of February, being run with a multi-tournament format, finishing at the BC Provincials. In the past several years, the team has had many successes including more than a half dozen Provincial and National champions. Last season, the Notre Dame boys team finished 3rd in the entire province amongst all schools.

The Notre Dame Secondary School Boys Basketball Program runs from the end of November to the beginning of March. The program typically supports three teams — Bantam, Junior, and Senior. However, depending on participation numbers, we have run up to 4 teams in a season by adding a Grade 9 team. We like to give as many boys as possible the opportunity to represent Notre Dame through basketball. We compete in the competitive Independent School League and are part of the AA Vancouver Sea-to-Sky Zone.

The ND Dance Squad is a competitive and performance group of dancers, focusing mainly on hip-hop. Dance Squad performs locally, and competes in high school dance competitions throughout the Lower Mainland. Dance Squad hosts the annual Strictly Dance competition where groups from various high schools compete. Dance Squad’s anchor verse comes from 1 Corinthians 12, "But I will show you a still more excellent way," highlighting the group’s commitment to excellence and faith-driven mission. Dance Squad typically holds auditions at the beginning of the school year for the competitive team. Dance Squad also hosts open workshops for students who are interested in dance.

Our Notre Dame Pep Squad consists of some energetic Grade 12 students who are looking to cheer on their favourite Juggler teams. Anyone in Grade 12 is encouraged to join the Pep Squad and will also get the opportunity to purchase a Pep Squad sweatshirt that they can wear to all the Juggler games!

Our Girls Soccer Program consists or a Junior Team and a Senior Team. The season runs from March until the beginning of June. Over the past couple of years, the Soccer Program has seen much success. In 2022, the Senior Girls Soccer team were named the AA Provincial Champions.

Track and Field is a sport that encompasses a wide range of disciplines, from sprinting and hurdling to long-distance running, jumping, and throwing events. It is a sport that demands both physical and mental endurance, and encourages personal growth.

Being a part of the Track and Field team means committing to regular weekly practice sessions, where you will work on improving your skills, building strength, and enhancing your overall athletic performance. You will have the opportunity to compete against other schools and showcase your abilities in weekly League Meets. Joining the Track and Field team is an incredible opportunity to explore your athletic potential and create lasting memories.

The Notre Dame Secondary School Girls Basketball Program has a proud tradition of representing the school in the community and playing high tempo, extremely competitive basketball. The program supports three teams (Bantam, Junior, and Senior) and competes in the Independent School League. The Senior Girls finished 6th in BC in 2022, and they are currently the 4th ranked AA team in British Columbia. In recent years, the Senior Girls Team has regularly qualified for the BC Provincial Basketball Championships. 2022 was a special year as the Bantam, Junior, and Senior teams all earned berths into their respective Provincial Tournaments. The season runs from late November until early March. A high level of commitment is required, and many Juggler Basketball alumni have gone on to be successful university and college student athletes at the NCAA, USport, and PacWest levels. The Senior Girls made a great start to the current season, taking 1st place honours in the J.O. Jokers Tournament in December and beating a strong AAAA West Vancouver High School to win the 2023 Notre Dame Juggler Classic at home in early January. Up next is the always exciting BC Catholic Schools Basketball Championships at Holy Cross School in Surrey. The future of Juggler Girls Basketball looks promising as the program is looking forward to hosting the Notre Dame Invitational Grade 7 Basketball Tournament on February 1.

Notre Dame’s Field Hockey program is an incredible opportunity for both beginner and experienced female athletes to develop or improve upon an exciting, unique sport. Field Hockey is available from Grades 8-12 and runs from September to November. In 2022, we took home the championship title for the league’s senior division after an undefeated season. The program runs rain or shine, and games are held at either UBC or Crofton House, with practices being held at Empire Fields. The sport requires minimal equipment, and new athletes only need to purchase a mouthguard and shin pads as sticks are supplied. Field Hockey is played on a turf field and the positioning is like that of soccer. Typically there is 12 – 18 girls on the team, including a manager. Field Hockey is a great opportunity to meet new people, stay active, and have fun. New athletes are encouraged to try out!

Be a part of the action! Scorekeepers play an integral role in all of our sporting events. Skills include multitasking, good communication, and assisting various coaches and referees. You will always have a front row seat to every game.

Our Swim Club consists of students from Grades 8-12 with a passion for swimming. The Swim Club runs from September to mid-November. Practices are Tuesday and Thursday mornings. There are typically 3 swim meets in the season where Swim Club participants get the opportunity to qualify for Provincials. In the 2022 season, we had 2 Swim Club participants represent Notre Dame at the Provincials.

Our Girls Volleyball Program consists of 3 teams — Grade 8, Junior, and Senior. The season runs from the beginning of September to late November. One of the highlights of Volleyball season is Senior BC Catholics which is hosted at Notre Dame every year. It is a very special event where our students and community come together cheer on their Jugglers in our home gym, in one of the biggest tournaments of the year. Notre Dame has been blessed with some incredible talent when it comes to volleyball which is why the Volleyball Program has seen much success over the last couple of years. The Senior Girls team won the AA Provincial Championship in 2021.