Balance
Athletics
Why Athletics Are Important
At The Country Day School, we have a balanced approach to athletics. While sports participation is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged with 48 teams across 24 sports to choose from. Junior and Middle School students often try their hand at several different sports before discovering one or two to pursue in Senior School.
Athletics are considered an integral part of the School's program of education. While we advocate fitness for life, other long-lasting values are established through team sports; chief among them: self-confidence, discipline, grit, sportsmanship and integrity. Our athletic philosophy and curriculum provide experiences that will help students emotionally, mentally, socially and physically.
Our program develops in every athlete the necessary skills to be successful - not only in sports, but also in life.
"CDS athletes play with pride, sportsmanship, a positive attitude and respect for the game, our opponents and officials," says CDS Director of Athletics, Geneva Winterink. "Win or lose, our athletes approach each term of sport for the love of the game and camaraderie with their teammates.”
Our program develops in every athlete the necessary skills to be successful - not only in sports, but also in life.
"CDS athletes play with pride, sportsmanship, a positive attitude and respect for the game, our opponents and officials," says CDS Director of Athletics, Geneva Winterink. "Win or lose, our athletes approach each term of sport for the love of the game and camaraderie with their teammates.”
COMPETITIVE & INTRAMURAL TEAMS
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Competitive Team Sports
Fall Term Teams
Co-ed Soccer: U10
Boys' Soccer: Senior / U16 / U14 / U12 / U11
Girls' Soccer: Senior / U15 / U12Girls' Field Hockey: Senior
Boys' Volleyball: Senior / U16 / U14
Girls' Basketball: Senior / U16 / U14 / U12
Co-ed Cross Country: Senior / Middle / Junior
Winter Term Teams
Co-ed Basketball: U10Boys' Basketball: Senior / U16 / U14 / U13 / U12
Girls' Volleyball: Senior / U16 / U14 / U13 / U12
Co-ed Hockey: U14 / U12
Boys' Hockey: Senior / U16Girls' Hockey: SeniorAlpine Skiing Grade 7 to 12Snowboarding Grade 7 to 12
Spring Term Teams
Boys' Baseball: Senior
Boys' Softball: U14 / U12
Girls' Softball: Senior / U16 / U14 / U13 / U12
Girls' Rugby: Senior
Co-ed Track and Field: Senior / Middle / Junior
Tennis: Senior / U16 / U14Co-ed Golf: Grades 7 to 12Co-ed Ultimate Frisbee: SeniorCo-ed Badminton: Senior/ U16 / U14 -
Intramural Sports
Badminton
Ball Hockey
Boot Camp
Cross Country Skiing
Fantasy Soccer
Flag Football / Snow Football
Mountain Biking
Tennis
YogaSome activities are seasonal.
Athletes In The News
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CDS Sprinter Signs with Western University Track & Field
Congratulations to Eamon Sheppard '26 for signing with Western University for Track & Field!
As a sprinter, Eamon was a member of the Gold medal 4x100m relay team at the National Youth Track & Field Championships last summer with a blazing time of 41.41. He also finished 10th in the 100m setting a new PB of 10.82.Eamon is excited to join the @westernmustangstfxc and make his mark at the USports level! But first we look forward to watching him excel this spring in his final year with the CDS Track & Field Team. Go Cyclones! -
CDS Soccer Tour 2025: Competition, Culture and Growth
Read MoreBy Ms. LeacockBoth CDS Senior Soccer teams recently got back from an unforgettable “football” adventure in England. Combining intense competition with an incredible cultural immersion into the world of English football, this tour was a massive win, both on and off the field.Our teams faced off against some talented squads, forcing our players to step up their game and develop exponentially. They returned with elevated skills and a stronger tactical mindset, proof that challenging yourself against the best is the fastest way to grow. -
U14 Boys' Soccer Team Off to a Strong Start
A week ago Monday, the U14 Boys’ Soccer team hosted The York School in an exciting matchup. The game started evenly, with both teams creating opportunities, but it was CDS who struck first. A foul in the box led to a penalty kick, which was expertly converted to give the Cyclones an early lead. TYS responded quickly, leveling the score and keeping the first half tense.Read More
High Performing Athletics
The Country Day School prides itself in teaching its athletes top-level technical skills, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and integrity. With an offering of 48 teams across 24 sports, many CDS students also compete at a more elite-level outside of school. Supporting these athletes as they strive to excel in all areas of their lives is an important part of what CDS does.
Throughout the School’s history, there has been a willingness to customize class schedules specific to the needs of student-athletes to allow them time to compete competitively at a provincial or national level, while still prioritizing their academics. Some of the higher profile graduates to benefit from these accommodations include Elvis Stojko ’91, two-time Canadian Olympic Silver Medalist (1994 and 1998) and three-time World Champion; Michael Cammalleri ’99, former professional ice hockey player who played 15 seasons in the NHL, retiring as a left winger for the Edmonton Oilers; Adriana Leon ’10, Olympic Gold medalist (Tokyo 2021), member of the Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team and player for West Ham United; Barclay Goodrow '11, two-time consecutive Stanley Cup champion with Tampa Bay and right winger for the New York Rangers; and Victor Mete '16, defenseman for the Ottawa Senators and member of Team Canada's 2018 Gold medal winning World Junior Hockey Team.
CDS's High Performance Phys-Ed Program (HPPP) offers scheduling accommodations for provincially or nationally ranked athletes in Grades 10-11 to help balance their busy training schedules. In order to be part of this program, these competitive athletes must be at least provincially ranked and training a minimum of 12 hours or more outside of school each week.
This year there are five students enrolled in the program. All interested candidates must complete an application form available through Coach Steadman or Mrs. Huckvale in the Student Services Centre. For more information, please contact Denise Steadman in the Physical and Health Education Department or Peter Milonas, Head of Physical and Health Education.
To learn about some of our recent HPPP student athletes, please read some of the stories below.
To learn about some of our recent HPPP student athletes, please read some of the stories below.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES
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CDS Sr. Boys Volleyball – A Team to Remember
Read MoreSixteen years is a long time, especially long if you are a fan of our Sr. Boys Volleyball team who just won CISAA DIV 2 Gold for the first time since 2009. The championship was worth the wait as Coach Collins' team delivered more than a perfect record; they also delivered effort, attitude and ‘teamness’.At the beginning of the season, Coach Collins could tell this team was different, not only in its talent level but in its character. “Talent can only take you so far,” he says. “The ultimate team is created upon character. From winning no games in Grade 9, they were resilient in their learning, patience and dedication to winning. In their final year, these true students of the game voluntarily watched game tape of rivals before our final tournament.” -
First Term MS/SS Athletic Assembly Recap
Read MoreMonday’s MS/SS Athletic Assembly reminded us of what a powerful role sports play in bringing our community together. Whether we’re cheering from the gym, the sidelines, or the stands, that shared pride and energy is one of the things that makes CDS special.As the Director of Athletics Ms. Winterink said in her remarks, our athletes played with heart, resilience, and integrity—lifting each other up, representing their school with pride, and showing what it truly means to compete for something bigger than yourself. -
Jovin & Kiran Chaudhry Compete at OFSAA
Earlier this week, Kiran and Jovin Chaudhry '26 competed in the OFSAA championships for Open Mixed Doubles at the Sobeys Stadium on York University’s campus. Kiran has qualified for OFSAA in the past, having competed in her inaugural CISAA and OFSAA championships in Grade 9 in singles before a season-ending leg injury slowed her down. Last spring in Grade 11, she won CISAA Gold in singles.Read More
Meanwhile, her brother Jovin helped his U16 team qualify for CISAA in Grade 9, where they won a CISAA Bronze medal and experienced the best finish ever in CDS’s U16 boys tennis history. In his Grade 10 year, the U16 boys team qualified again and placed 6th overall. Both Kiran and Jovin played singles for CDS throughout their high school career, as well as outside of school. -
CDS Cyclones Have a New Look!
A unified look for The Country Day School Cyclones' sports teams has been a long-held aspiration, as our athletes have worn a mix of dated and newer uniforms across teams over the years.Read More
Now in her second year, CDS Athletic Director Ms. Winterink, working closely with Junior School Athletic Director Ms. Cooper and their colleagues have taken significant steps toward transforming this vision into reality. Their goal extends beyond updating uniforms: it is about ensuring our athletes compete with determination while fostering a deep sense of pride in representing CDS. -
CDS Track & Field Team Wraps Up an Outstanding Season
Read MoreBy Denise SteadmanThe CDS Track & Field team capped off a remarkable season with exciting performances, school records, and a strong showing at championship meets. With a young and determined roster, our athletes demonstrated that the future is bright for the program.
ATHLETICS NEWS @ CDS
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Electric Energy at the Junior School Winter Athletic Assembly
The energy was electric at the Junior School’s Winter Term Athletic Assembly this past Tuesday. Pumping music set the perfect stage for our two fantastic student MCs: Maya Cammalleri from the U12 Volleyball team and Bradley Luckock from the U12 Basketball team who proudly introduced the six CDS teams that competed in the CISAA this term.Read More -
Student-Athletes Recognized at Winter Term Assemblies
Monday’s Middle and Senior Athletic Assembly celebrated the achievements of our winter term athletes, while Junior School students gathered on Tuesday (see story below). Both assemblies provided an opportunity for parents, faculty, and peers to celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship displayed by our Cyclones throughout the season.Read More -
Winter Athletics Season Recap
Read MoreBy Geneva WinterinkCDS enjoyed an outstanding winter athletics season marked by commitment, resilience, and competitive success. Winter is our longest athletic term, and teams trained and competed tirelessly, with some playing up to nine games over the course of the season. Athletes and coaches remained locked in, dedicating their time and energy to a shared goal: to be the best we can be.That dedication paid off. Numerous teams across both the Middle and Senior School advanced to Final Four competition and earned CISAA medals. Inspired by the Olympics, here is our winter medal count. -
School Spirit soars at SS Winter Game Day!
Read MoreBy Geneva WinterinkOn Monday, February 2, the Senior School travelled to the Zancor Centre for our annual Winter Gameday. Both rinks were filled with energy as students cheered on both hockey teams in a display of true school spirit. The undefeated Varsity Girls faced Greenwood College, while the Varsity Boys took on local rival, Villanova College. -
Winter Game Day at Zancor Centre Feb. 2: Everyone Welcome!
The Senior School is thrilled to host its 3rd annual Winter Game Day Monday, February 2. Senior School students are invited to wear their CDS sweaters or Spirit Wear over their uniform Monday.Read MoreParents, faculty, and alumni are warmly invited to the Zancor Centre to cheer on our teams. We have simultaneous puck drops at 2:00 p.m. featuring:- Senior Boys vs. Villanova College
- Senior Girls vs. Greenwood College School
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
Junior, Middle and Senior Schools
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
