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Penguins Athletics – August 2025 Update

Penguins Athletics – August 2025 Update

Welcome to an exciting new school year! We’re looking forward to another great season of Penguins Athletics and are thrilled to have our student-athletes back in action.

 

Get Your Penguins Gear!

Are you planning to attend a Penguins event this year? Show your school spirit by picking up some Penguins apparel! Visit the Igloo Store on the PICS website, then stop by the school office to complete your purchase.
We will also be hosting a Penguins Gear Sale during the Open House on August 28.

 

⚠️ Potential Teacher Strike and Metro League Implications

You may have heard about a possible public school teacher strike. If it proceeds, it will likely impact our participation in the Metro League, as many public school teams may be unable to compete.

As of now, PICS, Metro, and ASAA are moving forward with the season as planned. Should the strike occur, we will do our best to arrange games with other independent schools. Updates will be provided as needed.

 

Cross Country

The 24-Hour Waddle will kick off the cross country season, scheduled for September 29–30 right here at the school.

Save the Date:
We’re also excited to host the Adoration Word and Deed Colour Run Fundraiser on Saturday, September 13 at 9:00 AM, also at the school. This is a fun and meaningful way for our school community to come together in support of a great cause—mark your calendars and plan to join us!

If you have any questions about the cross country season or upcoming events, please contact Mr. Patten at [email protected].

 

Junior High Soccer

We’re excited to welcome Ken Leffers and Richie Begin as this year’s coaches.

  • Tryouts: Wednesday, September 3 & Thursday, September 4 from 3:30–5:00 PM
  • Tournament: Save the date for the Calgary Tournament on September 26–27
    Please refer to the Athletics Calendar on our website for updated practice and game schedules.

 

 Volleyball Tryouts and Team Info

Senior High Volleyball

  • Girls’ Coach: Tom Van Orizande
  • Boys’ Coach: Micah Duker

Girls’ Tryouts

  • Monday, August 25 & Wednesday, August 27 from 7:00–9:00 PM
    (Preparing for the Vermilion Tournament the following weekend)

Boys’ Tryouts

  • Tuesday, September 2 & Thursday, September 4 from 7:00–9:00 PM

Visit the Athletics Calendar on our website for updated tournament dates and note that the Metro League schedule will be released around September 12.

 

Junior High Volleyball

  • Girls A Coach: Brittany Larson
  • Boys A Coach: Brian DeHaan
  • Girls B Coach: Melinda Hamoen

Tryout dates:

  • JH Girls: September 4 and 5
  • JH Boys: September 3 and 8

We are currently looking for a Boys B Team Coach. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Brittany Larson at [email protected] or 780-284-4005. Tryout dates for Junior High teams will be announced soon based on athlete registration.

 

Winter Basketball – Coaches Needed!

We’re still seeking coaches for the following Winter season teams:

  • Junior High B Girls
  • Junior High B Boys
  • Junior Varsity Boys

Our athletics program thrives because of our dedicated volunteers. If you're interested in coaching or helping in any way, please reach out. Your time and commitment make a lasting impact!

 

Important Documents & Forms

All relevant documents can be found on the PICS Athletics section of the school website. These include:

  • Parent-Athlete Handbook (must-read for all participating families)
  • Metro Student/Guardian Acknowledgement and Agreement (required for all Senior High athletes — please submit all 3 pages to the office)
  • Volunteer Driver Declaration (must be completed by all parents driving students other than their own — we recommend completing this in the first week of school)

 

Athletics Fee Update

Over the past three years, increasing costs have significantly impacted our athletics budget. These include:

  • Rising tournament fees
  • Increased hotel costs for out-of-town events
  • Higher refereeing expenses, particularly in basketball

As a result, we’ve had limited ability to update essential items like uniforms and equipment. After a careful review, we’ve made the decision to increase fees for the following teams:

  • Junior High Cross Country: $100
  • Senior High Cross Country: $150
  • Junior High Soccer: $175
  • Junior High Basketball: $150
  • Senior High Basketball: $250

We recognize that any fee adjustment affects families and want to assure you that this decision was made with careful consideration. Full details can be found in the Parent-Athlete Handbook. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support as we strive to offer safe, competitive, and sustainable programming for our student-athletes.

 

 Looking Ahead

We’re looking forward to a year full of learning, growth, and great memories for all our athletes. We’d love to see you cheering from the stands—your presence means a lot to our students!

A quick reminder: No food or drinks are permitted in the gym. We ask all adults to help set a good example in keeping our space clean.

 

 In Closing

We pray for safe travels, meaningful experiences, and a year of fellowship and fun for all our teams. Praise God for the many opportunities He continues to provide our students and school community!

 

Blessings,
Brittany Larson
Athletics Director
[email protected]

Athletics

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SH Girls Volleyball Tournament @ J.R. Robson Vermillion

Time: All Day

JH Boys Volleyball Tryout @ 3:30-5:00pm

Time: All Day

JH Soccer Practice 3:30-5pm

Time: All Day

SH Boys Volleyball Practice 7-9pm

Time: All Day

X Country Practice 3:30-5:00

Time: All Day

JH A Girls Volleyball Practice 2-4pm

Time: All Day

JH Soccer Game @ Woodbend vs Kim Hung 4:15-5:30pm

Time: All Day

JH XCountry Race: Northeast Edmonton River @ 4:15pm

Time: All Day

JH Boys Volleyball Practice 3:30-5pm

Time: All Day

JH Soccer Game @ Britannia 4:15-5:30pm

Time: All Day

SH Girls Volleyball Practice 7-9pm

Time: All Day

SH X Country Relay Race @ 4:15pm

Time: All Day

JH B Girls & Boys Volleyball Practice 3:30-5:00pm

Time: All Day

SH Boys Volleyball Practice 7-9pm

Time: All Day

X Country Practice @ 3:30-5pm

Time: All Day

COLOUR ADORATION RUN for Word and Deed

Time: All Day

SH Girls Volleyball Practice 9-11am

Time: All Day

JH B Boys Volleyball Practice 3:30-5:00pm

Time: All Day

X Country Practice 3:30-5:00

Time: All Day

XCountry Camp--Spartan Race

Time: All Day

JH A Boys Volleyball Practice 3:30-5:00pm

Time: All Day

JH Soccer Practice @ 3:30-5:00pm

Time: All Day

XCountry Camp--Spartan Race

Time: All Day

JH A Girls Volleyball Practice 3:30-5:00pm

Time: All Day

XCountry Camp--Spartan Race

Time: All Day

JH B Girls Volleyball Practice @ 3:30-5pm

Time: All Day

JH Soccer Game @ Woodbend vs Stratford 4:15-5;30pm

Time: All Day

SH Boys & Girls Volleyball Tournament @ Edmonton Volleyball Pickleball Center

Time: All Day

SH Boys & Girls Volleyball Tournament @ Edmonton Volleyball Pickleball Center

Time: All Day

X Country PICS 6 @ Devon

Time: All Day

JH Soccer Game @ Kim Hung 4:15-5:30pm

Time: All Day

JH XCountry Race: Whitemud Park South @ 4:20pm

Time: All Day

JH Soccer Practice 3:30-5:00pm

Time: All Day

JH A Boys & Girls Volleyball Tournament @ A Blair McPherson

Time: All Day

JH Soccer Game @ Woodbend vs Meadowlark 4:15-5:30pm

Time: All Day

X Country Practice 3:30-5:00pm

Time: All Day

JH A Boys & Girls Volleyball Tournament @ A Blair McPherson

Time: All Day

JH Soccer Tournament @ Tyndale

Time: All Day

JH A Boys & Girls Volleyball Tournament @ A Blair McPherson

Time: All Day

JH B Boys and Girls Tripleball Tournament @ Beaumont All Day

Time: All Day

JH Soccer Tournament @ Tyndale

Time: All Day

X Country Practice 3:30-5:00

Time: All Day

PD DAY--NO SCHOOL

Time: All Day

SH X Country Practice Zones Race @ Goldbar Park

Time: All Day

X Country PICS 6 @ Devon

Time: All Day

Senior High Bottle Drive @ 9:30-4:30pm

Time: All Day

X Country Practice 3:30-5:00

Time: All Day

JH XCountry City Championships: Gold Bar Park

Time: All Day

SH X Country Zones @ Goldbar Park

Time: All Day

Teachers Convention

Time: All Day

Teachers Convention

Time: All Day

Teachers Convention

Time: All Day

Thanksgiving Day Holiday

Time: All Day

X Country PICS 6 @ Devon

Time: All Day

SH Boys Volleyball Tournament @ M.E. La Zerte

Time: All Day

X Country Practice 3:30-5:00

Time: All Day

Cross Country Provincials @ Bragg Creek (Calgary)

Time: All Day

SH Boys Volleyball Tournament @ M.E. La Zerte

Time: All Day

SH Girls Volleyball Tournament @ St. André Bessette Catholic School

Time: All Day

Cross Country Provincials @ Bragg Creek (Calgary)

Time: All Day

SH Boys Volleyball Tournament @ M.E. La Zerte

Time: All Day

SH Girls Volleyball Tournament @ St. André Bessette Catholic School

Time: All Day

JH A Boys & Girls PICS Volleyball Tournament

Time: All Day

JH A Boys & Girls PICS Volleyball Tournament

Time: All Day

JH A Boys & Girls Volleyball Tournament @ Edmonton Christian WEST

Time: All Day

JH B Boys & Girls Volleyball Tournament @ Edmonton Christian NE

Time: All Day

SH Boys Volleyball Tournament @ Prairie Christian Academy

Time: All Day

JH A Boys & Girls Volleyball Tournament @ Edmonton Christian WEST

Time: All Day

JH B Boys & Girls Volleyball Tournament @ Edmonton Christian NE

Time: All Day

SH Boys Volleyball Tournament @ Prairie Christian Academy

Time: All Day

Week of Metro Volleyball Championship

Time: All Day

Remembrance Day Holiday

Time: All Day

Week of Provincial Qualifiers

Time: All Day

SH Boys Volleyball Provincials @ Prairie Christian Academy

Time: All Day

SH Girls Volleyball Provincials @ Central High Sedgewick Public School

Time: All Day

SH Boys Volleyball Provincials @ Prairie Christian Academy

Time: All Day

SH Girls Volleyball Provincials @ Central High Sedgewick Public School

Time: All Day

SH Boys Volleyball Provincials @ Prairie Christian Academy

Time: All Day

SH Girls Volleyball Provincials @ Central High Sedgewick Public School

Time: All Day

Elevate Basketball Tournament

Time: All Day

Elevate Basketball Tournament

Time: All Day

JV Boys Basketball Tournament @ Tofield High School

Time: All Day

Elevate Basketball Tournament

Time: All Day

JV Boys Basketball Tournament @ Tofield High School

Time: All Day

Christmas Break

Time: All Day

Christmas Break

Time: All Day

Christmas Break

Time: All Day

Christmas Break

Time: All Day

Christmas Break

Time: All Day

Christmas Break

Time: All Day

Christmas Break

Time: All Day

Christmas Break

Time: All Day

Christmas Break

Time: All Day

Christmas Break

Time: All Day

SH Girls Basketball Tournament @ Holy Trinity Catholic High School

Time: All Day

SH Boys Basketball Tournament @ St. Andre Bessette

Time: All Day

SH Girls Basketball Tournament @ Holy Trinity Catholic High School

Time: All Day

SH Boys Basketball Tournament @ St. Andre Bessette

Time: All Day

SH Girls Basketball Tournament @ Holy Trinity Catholic High School

Time: All Day

SH Boys Basketball Tournament @ Coledale

Time: All Day

SH Boys Basketball Tournament @ Coledale

Time: All Day

HEART WEEK --------

Time: All Day

PD Day

Time: All Day

Non-Operational Day

Time: All Day

SH Boys Basketball Tournament @ Memorial Composite High School

Time: All Day

SH Boys Basketball Tournament @ Memorial Composite High School

Time: All Day

SH Girls Basketball Tournament @ R.F. Staples Secondary School

Time: All Day

SH Girls Basketball Tournament @ R.F. Staples Secondary School

Time: All Day

Week of Metro Basketball Championship

Time: All Day

Non-Operational Day

Time: All Day

Week of Basketball Provincial Qualifiers

Time: All Day

SH Boys Basketball Provincials @ Peace River High School

Time: All Day

SH Girls Basketball Provincials @ Glenmary High School Peace River

Time: All Day

SH Boys Basketball Provincials @ Peace River High School

Time: All Day

SH Girls Basketball Provincials @ Glenmary High School Peace River

Time: All Day

SH Boys Basketball Provincials @ Peace River High School

Time: All Day

SH Girls Basketball Provincials @ Glenmary High School Peace River

Time: All Day

Credo-PICS Weekend

Time: All Day

Credo-PICS Weekend

Time: All Day

Non-Operational Day

Time: All Day

Credo-PICS Weekend

Time: All Day

Credo-PICS Weekend

Time: All Day

Credo-PICS Weekend

Time: All Day

Spring Break

Time: All Day

Spring Break

Time: All Day

Spring Break

Time: All Day

Spring Break

Time: All Day

Spring Break

Time: All Day

Spring Break

Time: All Day

Spring Break

Time: All Day

Junior High Bottle Drive @ 9:30-4:30

Time: All Day

PD Day

Time: All Day

Non-Operational Day

Time: All Day

Victoria Day Holiday

Time: All Day

SH Boys & Girls Soccer Tournament

Time: All Day

SH Boys & Girls Soccer Tournament

Time: All Day

Week of Metro Soccer Championships

Time: All Day

SH Track & Field Provincials @ Foothills Athletic Park Calgary

Time: All Day

SH Track & Field Provincials @ Foothills Athletic Park Calgary

Time: All Day