Athletics

Click on this link to see the teams offered, who is coaching them, and when the season begins:
Coaching/Sponsor List  

2011/12 Schedules

Gr. 8 Boys Basketball Schedule 2012
Gr. 8 Girls Basketball Schedule 2012
Gr 9 Girls Basketball Schedule 2011-12
Jr. Boys Basketball Schedule 2011-2012
Jr. Girls Basketball Schedule 2011-2012
Sr. Girls Basketball Schedule Nov 21- 2011-2012
Ice Tourney 2011
Sr. Boys Basketball Tournament Schedule 2011-2012
Ski & Snowboard Schedule 2011-2012
North Island Sr Boys Basketball Schedule 

BC Highschool Football Schedule

  http://www.bchighschoolfootball.com/leagues/schedules.cfm?leagueID=14509&clientID=652

It was an evening of celebration this past Thursday June 2nd as close to 250 student-athletes, staff coaches, community members and friends and family of athletes showed up to celebrate another successful year of athletics at Mark R. Isfeld Secondary.  The school is way beyond noting how well it is doing for a “new” school and is now firmly entrenched as a competitive athletic program at multiple sports and levels.  Once again Isfeld was able to offer 35 teams for students in grades 8-12 ranging in activities from Aquatics, Volleyball, X-Country Running, Wrestling, Girls Field Hockey, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Track and Field, Wrestling, Golf, Gymnastics, Rugby, Skiing, Snowboarding and Badminton. Most notable this year may have been the number of Junior Teams at Isfled that made it to Island Championships which has our teams competing against the biggest schools on the Island… some notable results were our Junior Girls Soccer team coached by Claudia Hurworth and Will Bakker which defeated South 1 Reynolds while hosting the Island Championships and finishing 6th… Junior Boys (coached by Stace Hagel) and Girls Basketball (comprised of all Grade 9′s competing at the Grade 10 level and coached by Grant Ashlee) which both finished an amazing 5th on the Island… the future looks even brighter for the whole athletic program and the Grade 9 Girls were honoured as the Inspirational Team of the Year.

     A fun tradition continued as 4 senior students were honoured for giving back and helping to coach at the Grade 8 or Junior levels.  Following the National Anthem, the evening got underway with a fully catered dinner as always provided by Plates Catering.  Students were given an opportunity to socialize with teammates and coaches.  Many honoured guests were in attendance including SD 71 Superintendent Sherry Elwood.  The awards portion began with a slideshow entitled “The Year in Pictures” by senior girls basketball coach Jouska Lockquell.  Placemats with every student athlete and coach as well as past award winners was prepared by senior girls coach Jonathan Bos and many were taken home as a souvenir.  The gym was transformed as decorating was once again orchestrated by Claudia Hurworth.  The awards began with principal Bill Village acknowledging and thanking coaches and sponsors with an “Isfeld Athletics” stainless steel waterbottle.  He noted that between 25 and 30 teachers at Isfeld are involved in athletics, a most impressive number for a staff of only 55.  Next up were the Big Bear Award Winners, an elite group of athletes at each level who were evaluated by their coaches on more than one school team to be among the top 2 or 3 players on their sport.  Athletes are strictly evaluated on criteria such as coachability, attitude towards teammates, practice attendance, dedication, skill level and intensity… being picked as a Big Bear Award winner has become  a very prestigous ranking amongst Isfeld Student-Athletes.

     Last but not least, Major Athletic Award winners were presented by coaches individually.  Winners receive their name on a permanent trophy which goes on display in the gymnasium foyer, their name on a sign in the gym and they also receive a handmade Isfeld Athletic Bear Trophy designed each year by valued Royston community member Frank Leigh.  PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR AWARDS PRESENTERS, SPONSORS and WINNERS.  Perhaps the highlight of the night was when senior girls basketball coach Jouska Lockquell came in fully bandaged and on a stretcher to present the Senior Female Athlete of the Year Award to Kim Robertson (picture attached) who won the award despite having a number of injuries to deal with this year.  All 225+ people who came to the banquet was entered to win a variety of draw prizes and each person took home and Isfeld Athletics static window decal for their vehicle.  All in all, it was a very successful night to recognize some amazing athletes and their contribution to Isfeld Athletics.

Colin Cunningham
Teacher, Athletic Director Mark R. Isfeld Secondary
(p) 250-334-2428 (f) 250-334-0659 (c) 250-702-1822

Athletic Banquet
Every year in early June, the Isfeld Athletic Department celebrates their year at the Annual Athletic Banquet.  Players, Community Coaches, Staff Members, and Parents are all welcome to attend.  Players automatically pay for their $10 Athletic Banquet Fee with the Athletic User Fee.  In the Spring they will need to confirm their attendance and purchase any additional tickets for $10 each.  The banquet includes a fully catered dinner, prizes, a slide show and most importantly, the Athletic Awards for the year are presented.  (See Athletic Awards Criteria 2011 for Awards Criteria).

Past Athletic Award Winners
2003 Award Winners
2004 Award Winners
2005 Award Winners
2006 Award Winners
2007 Award Winners
2008 Award Winners
2009 Award Winners
2010 Award Winners
2011 Award Winners
2011 Big Bear Award Winners

Isfeld Atheletic Achievements