Athletics
ATHLETICS
Yale Secondary has a long history of athletic success. Over the past four decades Yale has won Provincial Championships in Basketball, Rugby and Golf. Yale has also produced many athletes who have gone on to compete at University and for provincial, national and professional teams. We believe in athletes playing in multiple sports we support all of our athletic teams.
Our Sr. Girls Basketball team finished 3rd in the province in 2020 and 4th in 2023. They have won many tournaments along the way. Our Sr Boys basketball are three time Provincial Champions and have many Fraser Valley banners on our gym wall. Our Sr Boys and Girls Volleyball are ranked in the top four for the 2023 season and are strong every year. We have have strong swimming, cross country, track and field, and boys and girls soccer.
Our Sr. Boys rugby team consistently finishes in the top 8 in the Province including a 2016 AAA Provincial Championship. In 2023 our Sr Boys won the Eastern Valley Championship and came top 8 in the AAA BC League. Our. Sr. Girls team is always a provincial contender. Our Sr Girl's rugby team has won back to back Eastern Valley Championships and BC Championships. They have been the best team in the Province in 2022 and 2023!
Our golf team has won three Provincial Championships and are always competitive at the Fraser Valley level. We are proud to say PGA Champions Nick Taylor is a Yale Grad and former Yale golf team member.
We are proud to have over 300 athletes participate in sports teams at Yale each year. Please check out our athletics calendar to when games are. GO LIONS!
Athletics Support For Parents
There are a number of resources for parents for our Athletics Program. Kidsport can help with financial assistance for sports activities.
https://kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/abbotsford/
Athletic Code of Conduct
The actions of a student-athlete are a reflection of themselves, their team, their school, and their community. A student’s involvement in school sport provides opportunities and experiences that are important to the development of a well-rounded student. However, student-athletes must remember participation in sports at Yale Secondary is a privilege, not a right. The actions of a student-athlete are a reflection of themselves, their team, their school, and their community. A student’s involvement in school sport provides opportunities and experiences that are important to the development of a well-rounded student. However, student-athletes must remember participation in sports at Yale Secondary is a privilege, not a right. At Yale Secondary, we hold our student-athletes to higher standards as they represent our school both on and off the pitch, ensuring they embody integrity, respect, and responsibility in all their actions.
As a student-athlete at Yale, I promise:
- To understand the responsibilities that a student-athlete has in the classroom.
- To do my homework, respect all staff, and my classmates.
- To ensure I stay caught up on my school work and have regular attendance.
- To respect all those who wear the Lion uniform.
- That no individual is bigger than the team; each member is as valuable as the next and will be held to the same standard.
- To dedicate myself to the team in everything I do; nothing is done for individual or selfish purposes.
- To regularly attend practices and games.
- To demonstrate respect for all of my teammates, coaches, parents, spectators, and officials at all times, including when using social media.
- To understand that coaches are volunteers and spend many hours to help me have success.
- To show good sportsmanship in both losses and wins.
- To not trash talk opponents or spectators.
- To demonstrate fair play at all times.
- To be a good citizen away from the team in both the school and the community.
- To respect my classmates and to not break the rules of the school.
- To stay out of trouble in the community and to respect the law.
- To not be involved in any type of harassment at any time which includes:
- Any unwelcome remarks or jokes about race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other grounds of discrimination.
- Any threats or intimidation.
- Any unwelcome physical contact with others.
- To be aware that I, and my teammates, will be held responsible for all of our actions.
- Consequences may impact my future participation in Lions Athletics and the future participation of our team.
As a student-athlete at Yale, I promise:
- To understand the responsibilities that a student-athlete has in the classroom.
- To do my homework, respect all staff, and my classmates.
- To ensure I stay caught up on my school work and have regular attendance.
- To respect all those who wear the Lion uniform.
- That no individual is bigger than the team; each member is as valuable as the next and will be held to the same standard.
- To dedicate myself to the team in everything I do; nothing is done for individual or selfish purposes.
- To regularly attend practices and games.
- To demonstrate respect for all of my teammates, coaches, parents, spectators, and officials at all times, including when using social media.
- To understand that coaches are volunteers and spend many hours to help me have success.
- To show good sportsmanship in both losses and wins.
- To not trash talk opponents or spectators.
- To demonstrate fair play at all times.
- To be a good citizen away from the team in both the school and the community.
- To respect my classmates and to not break the rules of the school.
- To stay out of trouble in the community and to respect the law.
- To not be involved in any type of harassment at any time which includes:
- Any unwelcome remarks or jokes about race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other grounds of discrimination.
- Any threats or intimidation.
- Any unwelcome physical contact with others.
- To be aware that I, and my teammates, will be held responsible for all of our actions.
- Consequences may impact my future participation in Lions Athletics and the future participation of our team.
As a student-athlete at Yale Secondary, I agree to uphold the highest level of personal conduct. I understand that my everyday actions represent not only myself, but my teammates, coaches, school, family, and community.
Coaches Code of Conduct
The coach/student-athlete relationship is a privileged one. Coaches play an important role in the development of their student-athletes. Therefore, coaches are expected to model the fundamentally positive aspects of school sport.
As a Yale coach (including community coaches), I agree:
- To recognize the sport is an extension of the classroom, and shall conduct themselves accordingly while performing coaching duties.
- To observe the Competitive Rules and Regulations of BC School Sports or other governing bodies.
- To observe the rules of the sport and encourage their athletes to do the same.
- To treat all participants fairly and equitably, by refraining from discrimination against any athlete with respect to gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other types of discrimination.
- To respect the ruling of officials without gesture or argument, and encourage athletes to do the same.
- To communicate with players as regards to playing time and areas they need to improve upon.
- To not use foul, profane, or harassing language while coaching or at any other school-sponsored events.
- To abstain from using tobacco products or alcohol while coaching or at any other school-sponsored events.
- To not, under any circumstance, require a student-athlete to be involved in a summer program or club program as part of their responsibilities as a school program member.
- To work cooperatively with all other school sports which includes:
- Encouraging athletes to play more than one sport.
- To not hold tryouts out of season of play.
- Share equipment and field space.
Violation of the Yale Secondary Coaches Code of Conduct could result in your removal as coach for the current year and any following years.
Parent Code of Conduct
Parental support is critical to the success of all our sports programs. Through your encouragement and good example, you can help assure that all our athletes learn good sportsmanship and self-discipline. We encourage parents to attend games and cheer on our teams. However, we need to make sure parents show good sportsmanship at all times.
Therefore, parents/guardians need to agree to the following:
- I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices.
- Leave the coaching to coaches.
- I will respect the decisions made by officials and their authority during games.
- I will not confront coaches at the game court or field and will agree to speak to coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
- I understand that if I have an issue with the coach I need to follow the proper protocol:
- Speak to the coach directly (after a 24-hour period).
- Speak to the Athletic Director.
- Speak to the Administrator in charge of athletics.
- I will be respectful at games to the officials and the opposing team and their fans.
- I understand playing time is based on the following in no particular order:
- Ability/Skill Level
- Fitness
- Commitment
I understand that any violation of this code may result in a ban from Yale Athletics activities at Yale Secondary as well as away games.
