CDS Brothers Take Sport to the Next Level
Everett Smith ’25 and Leyton Smith ’27 are not only linemates on CDS's Varsity Hockey team, they are also partners on the CDS Golf team—a unique experience they’ve both enjoyed over the past two years in high school.
As CDS students just two years apart, the boys have competed on a wide variety of teams since Junior School, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, cross country, rugby, track, golf, hockey, and even CDS's Gord Lytle fishing team. While they haven’t always played on the same teams, it’s on the hockey and golf teams where their brotherly bond has truly shone.
Both boys have been on skates since they could walk. “I remember playing on our backyard rink with my brother and dad, and Everett pushing me around the ice,” said Leyton. They quickly found their way into the Aurora Tigers hockey system, playing on rep teams as early as Tyke. Leyton still plays for the AA Aurora Tigers U16 team, which keeps him on the ice five to six times a week.
The two-year age gap meant they never played on the same hockey team—until Leyton entered Grade 9 and joined Everett on the CDS Boys’ Hockey team. “Playing with my brother is pretty fun; we have chemistry on the ice,” said Leyton. Everett agrees that it’s a special opportunity.
As team captain, Everett plays center, while Leyton is on the wing. When games don’t go as planned, they sometimes bring their frustrations home, prompting their parents to humorously joke about whether having them on the same line is entirely healthy. Still, the brothers never let their competitive spirits get in the way of their relationship.
Off the ice, Everett has started a Tuesday night hockey league in Aurora—a pick-up game with teammates from his former rep team. He saw an opportunity to bring together his former teammates, many of whom wanted to continue playing hockey at a recreational level with a competitive edge. “I love the sport so much that I just wanted to do as much as I can to give back to it,” Everett shared.
Their camaraderie extends from the ice to the golf course each spring, as both shift their focus to the CDS Golf team.
The brothers praise Mr. Mejia, the CDS Golf Coach and a near-scratch golfer, for helping them refine their golf skills and deepen their commitment to the game. “He’s that coach that every young athlete should have,” said Everett. “He views our mistakes as an opportunity to grow and learn.” Leyton added, “Mr. Mejia also coached me in soccer. He’s really helped me through my high school journey.”
Good luck on the rink and the links this year, boys!
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.
