Athletics

We believe in creating opportunities where every student can participate, feel supported, and discover a lifelong love of staying active.

We recognize that for some students, school provides the first opportunity to participate in organized sport and competition. Here at DSBN, we want that first experience to be positive, fun, and welcoming for everyone. Our school sports programs are designed to build teamwork, school spirit, and meaningful social connection while helping students develop new skills and grow their confidence through inclusive, age-appropriate activities.

AN OVERVIEW

Elementary Athletics at DSBN

Badminton
  • Badminton Tournaments will run regionally between April 21 – 28, 2026
  • The District Badminton Tournament will be held at Brock University on May 5, 2026
Basketball
  • Intermediate Basketball to begin the week of January 12, 2026
  • District Basketball Tournaments to be held February 17- 24 at Brock University
  • Junior Basketball to begin the week of March 9, 2026
Cross Country
  • Group 1 will run on September 22 and October 1 at Fireman’s Park, Niagara Falls
  • Group 2 will run on September 23 and September 29 at Memorial Park, Welland
  • Group 3 will run on September 22 and September 29 at Southward Park, Grimsby
  • Group 4 North will run on September 22 and September 29 at Burgoyne Woods, St. Catharines
  • Group 4 South will run on September 23 and October 1 at Burgoyne Woods, St. Catharines
  • District Cross Country will run on October 8 at Fireman’s Park, Niagara Falls
Gymnastics
  • Gymnastics competitions will be held between March 26-28, 2025, at Gymnastics Energy Training
Soccer
  • Intermediate Soccer will run September 27 – October 5
  • Junior Soccer will run September 19 – September 21

For information on your school’s specific schedule, please contact your school directly.

Track
  • May 20 – Group 1 (Canada Games Park)
  • May 21 – Group 2 (Canada Games Park)
  • May 25 – Group 3 (Canada Games Park)
  • May 26 – Group 4 (Canada Games Park)
  • June 2 – Group 5 (Eastdale)
  • June 3 – Group 6  (Eastdale)
  • June 10 – District Championship (Eastdale)
Three Pitch
  • Intermediate Three Pitch Tournaments will run between May 18 – 22, 2026
  • Junior Three Pitch Tournaments will run between June 16 – 19, 2026

For information on your school’s specific schedule, please contact your school directly.

Rugby
  • Intermediate Co-ed Rugby will be held May 12 at Brock University
  • Intermediate Boys Rugby will be held May 13 at Brock University
  • Intermediate Girls Rugby will be held May 14 at Brock University
Volleyball
  • Boys Flight A = November 17th at Canada Games Park, Thorold
  • Boys Flight B = November 18th at Canada Games Park, Thorold
  • Boys Flight C = November 19th at Canada Games Park, Thorold
  • Boys Flight D = November 24th at Canada Games Park, Thorold
  • Girls Flight A = November 25th at Canada Games Park, Thorold
  • Girls Flight B = November 26th at Canada Games Park, Thorold
  • Girls Flight C = December 2nd at Canada Games Park, Thorold
  • Girls Flight D = December 3rd at Canada Games Park, Thorold