Aberhart Athletics

We would like to welcome you to Aberhart Athletics. We offer a wide variety of sports for our students. Aberhart is built on our history; we are recognized throughout the CBE for competing at a high level and emphasizing family. We value the relationships within the walls of the school, field, court, mat, track & pool.

Our student-athletes are considered role models. They are expected to display leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork as a student and athlete. They will develop and maintain a high level of discipline, commitment and time management skills during their time at ABE. Student-athletes at ABE will learn valuable life lessons about hard work and personal growth.

We are fortunate to have a phenomenal coaching staff, both in school and community. Through hard work and effort, our Aberhart athletes have raised multiple banners in the ABE gym. The ABE family is also proud of the accomplishments of our athletes. Many of our athletes get the opportunity to play at College and University with scholarships across Canada and the USA. We also have former ABE athletes that have represented our country at the national and olympic level.

Participation in Athletics at William Aberhart is a wonderful opportunity we provide for our students. Being on a school team is often positively associated with increased academic performance, as well as contributing positively to school culture.

We thank you for choosing to be a part of the ABE family. We welcome you with open arms. If you have any questions about our program, please do not hesitate to contact us. We cannot wait to meet you.

Athletic Directors
Jaimie Thibeault jathibeault@cbe.ab.ca
Rory Hayes rohayes@cbe.ab.ca

Season of Play

Athlete Contract 2026-2027

Athletes must abide by the following contract.

Student-Parent Athlete Code of Conduct

Please note that dates and plans for Athletics are subject to change. To stay up to date, please check our website and/or social media for updates (instagram @abeathletics). Visit Calgary High School Sports for times and locations for league games.

*The following sports begin their tryout process before the first day of classes in the Fall.

Football

Are you interested in playing Football at Aberhart?

Whether you are new to the sport or have experience, everyone is welcome to join!

• The first day for Junior Boys Fall Camp is  Monday, August 24; 1:30-3:30 PM
  • for equipment pick up, 4:00-5:45 PM for practice.
• Senior Boys Fall Camp is Monday, August 24; 1:30-3:30 PM
  • for equipment pick up, 4:00-6:00 PM for practice.

August 26-28: Junior football 4:00-5:45 PM. Senior football: 4:00-6:00 PM.

August 29: Junior football 1:45-3:15 PM. Senior football: 1:45-3:45 PM.

Bring personal athletic gear (shirt/shorts/leggings) and a pair of cleats/athletic shoes; all football-specific equipment will be provided to you.

Please print, sign, and bring an Annual Authorization for Athletic Tryout form with you to the first tryout.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Fraser

Volleyball

All students interested in playing Volleyball are invited Thursday, August 26 2026 in the main gym.

August 26:

• Open gym Boys Volleyball: Open Gym Boys 12:00-1:30 PM
• Open gym Girls Volleyball: Open Gym Girls 1:30-3:00 PM 

August 27:

• Senior Boys Tryout: Senior Girls Tryouts 10:30 AM -12:00 PM
• Senior Girls Tryout: Senior Boys Tryouts 12:00-1:30 PM

August 31:

• Senior Girls Tryouts: 7:00-8:30 AM
• Junior Boys Tryout: 3:45-5:15 PM
• Junior Girls Tryout: 5:15-6:45 PM

Bring personal athletic gear (shirt/shorts/leggings/athletic shoes/water). 

Please print, sign, and bring an Annual Authorization for Athletic Tryout form with you to the first tryout.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Thibeault

Girls Soccer

All female students interested in playing Girls Soccer are invited Wednesday, August 26 at 3:00 PM.

Bring personal athletic gear (shirt/shorts/leggings/cleats or athletic shoes/water). 

• August 26 Tryout: 3:00-4:30 PM Main Field
• August 27 Tryout: 3:00-4:30 PM Main Field
• August 28 Tryout: 1:30-3:00 PM Main Field
• August 31-September 3:45-5:15 PM Main Field

Please print, sign, and bring an Annual Authorization for Athletic Tryout form with you to the first tryout.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Hayes or Ms. Larocque

Cross Country

All students interested in Cross Country are invited August 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the main foyer. Bring personal athletic gear (shirt/shorts/leggings/ athletic shoes/water).  

Please print, sign, and bring an Annual Authorization for Athletic Tryout form with you to the first tryout.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Wiebe

Tryouts

Tryout and team information will be given in the weeks leading up to the start date of each sport. Information for tryouts is typically spread through in-school announcements and our athletics instagram @abeathletics. Students are expected to get an Annual Authorization for Athletic Tryout form signed by their parents and handed in to the coach before they are allowed to try out.

There are opportunities within our Athletic program available, whether you are an athlete, trainer, scorekeeper, supporting friend, spirited fan, or Instagram follower (@abeathletics).

We encourage all of our students to come out and get involved at Aberhart. Below are the various Aberhart Sport teams, date of the 1st tryout/practice and the coaches contact information

 Come prepared for tryouts with the following items:

1. Changed in athletic clothing
2. Have appropriate footwear
3. Bring a personal water bottle
4. Please have your parents print, sign, and bring an Annual Authorization for Athletic Tryout form with you to the first tryout.

Fees

Each team will have fees associated with them. These fees will vary from team to team. Most team fees will cover the expenses of league play (referees, facility bookings), uniform rentals, photos, equipment, training supplies and substitute coverage costs for teachers. Higher fees are typically indicative of more out-of-town tournaments, team clothing and other team specific opportunities.

Practice and Game Schedules

Most teams are active before and/or after school, 4-5 days per week. It is a heavy but rewarding experience. Generally speaking, there will be 2-4 practices a week, 1-2 games a week, and tournaments on some weekends depending on the sport. Tryout, practice and tournament schedules will be communicated at the beginning of the season, and all game schedules for all sports are posted at Calgary High School Sports at the beginning of each season. Students should expect to travel on their own to off-site league games for most teams, but will generally travel as a team on a school bus to out-of-town tournaments.