Sports

Cross Country  2010

Students in grades 3 to 5 participate on our Willows Cross Country Team. Under the direction of Mme O'Rourke and Mr. Walker students attended morning time practices and run in weekly meets which culminated in the Cross Country finals held at Beacon Hill Park at the end of October. We always appreciate the parents and grandparents who run with the students at practices and come out to the meets to cheer us on!

Soccer 2010

Our Girls' Soccer Team, under the sponsorship of Mme Lawson and Ms. Holob, and coaches Mr. Stewart and Mr. Robinson, showed up for every game and practice with courage and determination. The girls learned many skills along the way as well as mental toughness and positive attitude.

Our Boys' Soccer Team had a very successful season this fall. They played a number of games and at each one the team practised the new skills they learned at practice. Special thanks to Mr. Masini, Mr. Thistle, and Mr. Lupu for their expert coaching!

Swim Club    2010

Under the sponsorship of Mme Lawson and Mme Showers, about eighty Willows students are participating in Willows Swim Club. The students, parents, coach, meet at the Oak Bay Rec Centre pool each Thursday from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.  During the their season the children work with their coaches to increase their skill levels.  They participate, with quite a number of other school in Victoria, in a preliminary swim meet and the successful candidates from there go on to the City Championship meet, which is held some time in March.

Basketball   2010

Our boys' basketball team has been under the direction of Mr. Walker.  They practice twice a week at lunchtime - Tuesday and Thursday.  The girls' basketball team is under the direction of Mrs. Turpin.  They practice twice a week at lunchtime - Monday and Friday.

Both teams are improving their skills and learn from every inter-squad game how to use those skills.  Their season will run into February. 

Rugby  2009

In the Spring both boys and girls are invited to come out and play Rugby.  The season is short but the students enjoy it a lot.  Students play according to weight classifications and teams are very well structured. Our team plays against other schools in the district in games arranged by their coaches. They end their season with one or two annual tournaments that bring together all the teams throughout the district.  These tournaments are held during and after school time. 

Rugby has been played at the school for many years and it has become a traditional activity that the students look forward to. 

Track and Field  2009

Each year, when track season begins we have may students from grades 3, 4, and 5 come out to try out for the track team.  Tryouts and practices are held at lunchtime as well as after school.  Our coaches are dedicated to training the children well and making sure they all have fun while training.  We participate in our Zone Track meet that is usually held at the end of May and then our District Wide Finals.  The Final track meet is usually held during the first week of June. 

Our students do very well at both of these events as is depicted in the picture at the left.  We encourage any students interested in track to come out for the team.