Preparation for Tryouts

Please ensure that your child comes prepared with appropriate athletic attire, water, and a signed copy of the Annual Authorization for Athletic Tryout (you can check off all the sports you would want for your child to try out for the whole year- this way you will avoid signing multiple forms for multiple sports)

We encourage all interested students to participate, regardless of their experience level. It’s a great way for them to challenge themselves and be part of our school spirit!

Of note: effective Sept 1, the Alberta Fairness and Safety in Sport Act comes into effect. All female athletes wishing to compete/tryout for female sports teams are required to also return the following form alongside the annual authorization form above. Here are some more links from the Government of Alberta on this new legislation.

Soccer

For all tryouts, meet on the field dressed and ready to start at 4:00pm. Thursday September 4 4:00pm-5:00pm

  • ALL players welcome 

Monday September 8 4:00pm-5:00pm

  • Boys only Grades 7-9 

Tuesday September 9 4:00pm-5:00pm:

  • Girls only Grades 7-9

 Wednesday September 10  4:00pm-5:00pm:

  • Boys only Grades 7-9 

Thursday September 10  4:00pm-5:00pm:

  • Girls only Grades 7-9

If there are specific questions about the season or attendance for tryouts, please direct athletes to their coaches:

  • Boys: Carl Pocock
  • Girls: Ian Burns 

Basketball

For all tryouts, meet in the gym ready to participate. Monday September 8th 4:00pm-5:00pm:

ALL Girls (From here we will see if we have enough for 2 teams. If we do not have enough interest, we may only have enough for a senior team. If that is the case it will be communicated early on to all of you, and all Junior Girls details below will be cancelled).

Tuesday September 9

Senior Boys Grade 8+9 at 8:00am-9:00am

Junior Boys Grade 7+8 at 4:00pm-5:00pm

Wednesday September 10

Senior Girls Grade 8+9 at 8:00am-9:00 am

Junior Girls Grade 7+8 at 4:00pm-5:00pm 

Thursday September 11

Junior Boys Grade 7+8 at 8:00am-9:00am

Senior Boys Grade 8+9 at 4:00pm-5:00pm 

If there are specific questions about the season or attendance for tryouts, please direct athletes to their coaches: Junior Boys: Julia Schmidlin

Junior Girls: Shawnalee Redwood + Emily Wegg Senior Boys: Dave Yack

Senior Girls: Jenn Kelsey

We do ask if any grade 7-8 parents are interested and available to coach Junior Boys. Ms. Schmidlin can act as the teacher sponsor and can handle all paperwork and logistics. As this is a volunteer position, security clearance is required.

As professionals at the interscholastic level, we put the student first and the athlete second. 

So the athletic experience becomes a vehicle to promote learning. 

The educational mission of interscholastic athletics is that it is an extracurricular activity that supports the educational mission and objectives of the school. 

At the interscholastic level, learning is far more important than winning. Successful school coaches create the conditions necessary for students to:

  • Master new skills
  • Enjoy competition with others
  • Experience enhanced self-esteem

Athletics provides an opportunity for each student to challenge him/herself every day and to learn life lessons that will optimize his/her overall development.

To this end and through thoughtful reflection – the athletic program at Rideau Park School will be comprised of:

A Girls’ and Boys’ Junior and Senior Level Team for volleyball and basketball to compete in interschool athletics.

All additional athletics, Cross Country, Soccer, Badminton and Track and Field, will be as established for teams in interschool league. Grade 6 students are invited to participate in Cross Country, Soccer and Track & Field.

When do sports teams start?

Sports teams will begin early in September with Cross Country, Soccer and Basketball. Listen to the announcements and check the school calendar to ensure you know when the team practices and try outs are scheduled.

Rideau Gym Strip & Spirit Wear 

The online ordering window for Rideau Gym Strip and Spirit Wear via Top Marks is September 15 to September 19, 2025.

Website link: Top Marks
Password: RID01 

Some sample fit sizes will be on display at the school for sizing. Please measure your child, and review the sizing chart available on the Top Marks website. Top Marks will not accept returns for mis-sizing.

Online orders place during the spring ordering window will arrive at the school for distribution to students in early September 2025. 

All students in Grades 7 to 9 are required to change into a gym strip for PE classes.  We suggest the following for a Junior High gym strip:

  • Rideau Park T-shirt (required)
  • Rideau Park shorts or jogging pants (required)
  • Rideau Park hoodie (recommended)

Top Marks offers sizing for younger students too!

Rideau clothing is a great way to show school spirit! Go RAMS!