To all Leopards,

We hope that you had a wonderful summer holiday, and we hope that you are just as excited about the upcoming school year as we are.

As mentioned in the final SPOTS newsletter from last school please take the time to review the Sports Offerings for 2022-23. Of course, offerings are based on student interest, coaching staff and facilities. However, we are excited to be able to expand our program.

We would like to take this opportunity to inform students regarding two very important meetings before the sporting year takes place at the beginning of the school year. These meetings are for students who are looking to register, try-out and have an opportunity to be selected to represent DAA on our competitive teams.

• Wednesday August 31st: HS Prospective Student Athlete Meeting

• Thursday September 1st: MS Prospective Student Athlete Meeting

Both meetings will take place in the Auditorium and will be after school starting at 15:15 and will end at16:15. These meetings are mandatory if students want to be apart of DAA teams. Below you will find information regarding our Season One competitive sports program:

• Monday August 29th: Season One Team Registration opens

• Sunday September 4th: Season One Team Registration closes

• Monday September 5th: Season One Try-outs begin

• Friday September 9th: Team Selections

• Monday September 12th: Season One begins

Finally, some news regarding our After School Activities program for KG2 to Grade 8 students. On Thursday September 1st, before school there will be an Activities Fair outside by the Center of Excellence.

This fair is an opportunity for parents to gather information regarding the Activities Program, meet 3rd party providers from ESM. Below you will find important dates and information:

• Monday September 5th: ASA Registration opens

• Friday September 16th: ASA Registration closes

• Monday September 19th: ASA’s begin

• Friday November 25th: ASA’s end

If there are any questions you can contact the Athletics Office in person or by emailing: s.hibbard_daa@gemsedu.com

We look forward to you getting involved in a great program.

The Athletics and Activities Department

Schedule:

Monday Morning August 29th from 5:45 am to 7:00 am (Arrival at 5:30 am)
Tuesday afternoon August 30th from 3:15 pm to 4:45 pm (Arrival at 3:15 pm)
Thursday Morning September 1st from 5:45 am to 7:00 am (Arrival at 5:30 am)
Monday Morning September 5th from 5:45 am to 7:00 am (Arrival at 5:30 am)
Tuesday Afternoon September 6th from 3:15 pm to 4:45 pm (Arrival at 3:15 pm)
Thursday Morning September 8th from 5:45 am to 7:00 am (Arrival at 5:30 am) 

Requirements: 

• Swimming a minimum of 4 lengths (100m) without stopping
• Swimming a minimum of 2 different strokes (ex: Backstroke and Freestyle or Breaststroke and Backstroke)
• Participants must have a sport swimming suit, swimming cap and goggles
• Participants must attend all the tryouts sessions

Selection Criteria:
• Attendance and commitment
• Speed for each stroke
• Stroke(s) skills (A participant who can swim 4 different strokes has an advantage on a participant who swim only one stroke) • Listening and learning skills • Endurance and strengths • Team spirit

Selection Process:
• During the tryout sessions, participants will be required to participate in a warm up, to perform drills and to participate in several timed activities.
• Coaches will cut participants at every session during the tryout period (6 sessions).
• The final team will be announced on Monday September12th 2022.
• Regular practices will start on September 12th 2022 following the same tryout schedule 

SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW TO REGISTER 

Schedule:
Monday Afternoon August 29th from 3:15 pm to 4:45 pm (Arrival at 3H15 pm)
Tuesday Morning August 30th from 5:45 am to 7:00 am (Arrival at 5H30 am)
Thursday Afternoon September 1st from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm (Arrival at 3H15 pm)
Monday Afternoon September 5th from 3:15 pm to 4:45 pm (Arrival at 3H15 pm)
Tuesday Morning September 6th from 5:45 am to 7:00 am (Arrival at 5H30 am)
Thursday Afternoon September 8th from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm (Arrival at 3H15 pm)

Requirements: 

• Swimming a minimum of 4 lengths (100m) without stopping
• Swimming a minimum of 2 different strokes (ex: Backstroke and Freestyle or Breaststroke and Backstroke)
• Participants must have a sport swimming suit, swimming cap and goggles
• Participants must attend all the tryouts sessions

Selection Criteria:
• Attendance and commitment
• Speed for each stroke
• Stroke(s) skills (A participant who can swim 4 different strokes has an advantage on a participant who swim only one stroke) • Listening and learning skills • Endurance and strengths • Team spirit

Selection Process:
• During the tryout sessions, participants will be required to participate in a warm up, to perform drills and to participate in several timed activities.
• Coaches will cut participants at every session during the tryout period (6 sessions).
• The final team will be announced on Monday September12th 2022.
• Regular practices will start on September 12th 2022 following the same tryout schedule 

SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW TO REGISTER