The Patriots compete as a 2A school (population between 100 and 299) in the North-Central zone of the Alberta Schools Athletics Association. This zone includes teams from neighboring communities such as Calmar, Westlock, and St. Albert and reaches as far west as Jasper and includes Athabasca to the north. Zone tournaments are held by each sport near the end of their respective seasons to determine our zone's representative at the provincial championship.

ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS

In order to participate in athletics students must maintain a satisfactory level of achievement and attendance, as well as display positive behaviour in order to represent Patriot athletic teams.

 

Senior/Junior High Sports Programs

Golf - Jr. / Sr. High teams are coached by Mr. Stecyk. The zone tournament is held in mid-to late September.

Volleyball - Volleyball – The Senior Men’s volleyball team, coached by Mr. & Mrs. Bothwell, have developed a great program and continue to have very successful teams. The Senior Women’s volleyball team finished with the silver medals at zones this year and is coached by Mr. Gau. The junior boys volleyball coach is Mr. Russell and Mr. Perozak coaches the junior girls. The junior boys and girls finished 2nd and 4th respectively in the EICS league in Sherwood Park this year.

Basketball - Sr. Mens team is coached by Mr. Stecyk, Jr. Boys are coached by Mr. Corrigan. Both the Junior & Senior Girls teams are in need of a coach. If this opportunity interests you please contact the school. Basketball begins it's long season in early November and wraps up with the zone play-offs in mid march.

Badminton - Sr. men's and women's team is coached by Mr. Gau. Jr. boys are coached by Mr. Charchun. The season begins in early March and concludes with the Conference and Zone play-offs in mid-to-late April.

Curling - Men's and women's are mixed teams. The zone championship is held in mid-to-late February.

Track and Field - Track & Field (coaches are undecided). Track & Field begins in May and last to late May or early June.

Being a part of the community of John Paul II is especially rewarding to the many young men and women who enjoy involvement in the many sports teams at the school. The athletes gain sports related knowledge and experience through their involvement in team and individual sports. Throughout their years at John Paul II, the players will also see the relationship between sport and their faith through the efforts of our coaches and staff. Players develop a sense of pride in themselves by achieving success in a positive competitive atmosphere.

The names of our student athletes are prominently displayed during the season on the feature wall of the gymnasium, giving them recognition for their dedication as ambassadors of our school.