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 students and athletes. 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 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 2025-2026

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 (FB)

Are you interested in playing Football at Aberhart? Whether you are new to the sport or have experience, everyone is welcome to join!

Junior Boys Fall FB Camp

• Monday, Aug. 25: Equipment Pickup 2:30 PM, Practice 4:00-5:45 PM
• Monday, Aug. 25- Thursday Aug. 28: Practice 4:00-5:45 PM
• Friday, Aug. 29: Practice 1:30-3:15 PM

Senior Boys Fall FB Camp

• Monday, Aug. 25- Thursday Aug. 28: Arrive 3:45 PM. Practice 4:00-6:00 PM
• Friday, Aug. 29: Practice 1:45 -4:45 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 to the first tryout.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Fraser (Jr Boys) or Mr. Mohammed (Sr Boys).

Volleyball (VB)

Tryouts are Aug. 27 to 29, and Sep 2(Jr Boys)
All students interested in playing Volleyball are invited in the main gym.

• Junior Girls Tryouts
  Wednesday, Aug. 27, 12:30-2:00 PM
  Thursday, Aug. 28, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  Friday, Aug. 29, 1:30-3:00 PM
• Senior Girls Tryouts
  Wednesday, Aug. 27, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
  Thursday, Aug. 28, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
  Friday, Aug. 29, 12:00-1:30 PM
• Junior Boys Open Gym & Tryouts
  Open Gym: Friday, Aug. 29, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  September 2: First day of tryouts will be at 5:15 - 6:45 PM
• Senior Boys Tryouts
  Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2:00-3:30 PM
  Thursday, Aug. 28, 12:00-1:30 PM
  Friday, Aug. 29, 9:00-10:30 AM

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

Please print, sign, and bring anAnnual 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

Wednesday, Aug. 27 & 28, 3:30-5:00 PM, and Friday, Aug. 29, 1:30-3:00 PM
All female students interested in playing Girls Soccer are invited. Bring personal athletic gear (shirt/shorts/leggings/cleats or 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. Hayes or Ms. Larocque

Cross Country

Tuesday, Sept. 2 - 3:40 PM in the Aux Gym.
All students interested in Cross Country are invited.

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 first 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. Have parents/guardians fill out the “Authorization for Athletic Try-Out” form

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, equi PMent, 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.

2022 - 2023 Year in Review