PC Pumas Return to Competitive Play

The COVID-19 pandemic ground competitive sport to a near halt since March 2020. In February 2022, with a change in the government regulations for school sports, the CISAA (Conference of Independent Schools Athletics Association) put together a shortened schedule of interschool games so that student athletes finally had an opportunity to play. In the winter term, Pickering College’s basketball and volleyball teams participated in a shortened season that followed all COVID-19 safety protocols including a requirement of full vaccination for all school athletes.

After the March Break, the spring co-curricular program launched with a more fulsome menu of activities including recreational sports, clubs and competitive athletics. With teams participating in CISAA leagues for Ultimate Frisbee, Track & Field, and Badminton, PC students had a taste of a more “normal” school year through return to play while still following all health and safety protocols. Though no championships were won this year, the joy of being part of a team and competing was evident.

The year in athletics wrapped up on May 30 with the event students look forward to all year—Sports Day! For the first time since 2019, the entire school gathered outside to participate in this highly anticipated school tradition, marking the conclusion of the athletics season and the 2021-2022 House competition. For many of our students and staff, this was their first Sports Day and it was so lovely to see our community spending time together competing, having fun and enjoying the sunshine. Congratulations to Silver House, the 2021-2022 House champion!