Selkirk's Athletic Program supports Volleyball, Cross-Country Running, Swimming, Soccer, Basketball, Rugby (7's and 15's), Ski/Snowboard, Badminton, Track and Field, Golf, and Mountain Biking for all Selkirk students at the Bantam (8), Junior (9/10), and Senior (11/12) levels.
For more information, please email the Athletic Director:
Vanessa Pavan: Vanessa.Pavan@sd6.bc.ca
Please note that these schedules are tentative and likely to change upon short notice. If you have any questions, please contact the Coach or email the Selkirk Athletic Director.
| Practice Schedule | Fall Practice Schedule |
| Tournament Schedule | Tournament Schedule |
Students must be present at school on the day of a practice or tournament in order to participate. A student that is absent from school is not allowed to practice or play in a tournament on the same day.
Selkirk Storm Athletics strives to provide opportunities for students to enjoy sport while developing skills, knowledge, and attitudes that enable students to move forward in sports.
In general, our programs are organized by age and grade; however, some sports are school-wide. The Bantam level focuses primarily on skill development and has more opportunity for equal play. The Jr. level focuses on skill development, although the season may become more competitive as the season progresses which can affect play time. At the Sr. level of sport, the focus shifts to competitive play, and equal play time may not be possible.
Coaches, athletes, and parents are encouraged to work together to make the athletic experience a positive one for all involved. With the ‘team’ concept in mind, the following guidelines have been established to help make sure that student-athletes are rewarded with the best experience possible.
The primary reason that most kids choose sport is because it is fun. They enjoy the company of their peers, competition, learning, and working hard. Often the players' expectations are different from their parents. We encourage students and parents to discuss expectations before seasons begin, and throughout the season. Sport provides great opportunities to develop character and grow personally and getting kids to stay in sports because they enjoy it is a huge part of the process.
Experiences through sport often mimic life situations. Athletes often develop skills through sporting experience that help in other aspects of life. Learning to win is as important as learning how to deal with loss. Learning to cooperate and work as a team is also important. Sport provides opportunities for decision making and judgment calls. Through all of this, we feel that student-athletes are able to develop character and grow personally. Sometimes it is necessary for parents to guide and advise, while there are times when students benefit more greatly by figuring out situations on their own.
Each member of a team is valuable to the teams’ overall success. Each sport and each level of play may have different goals for individuals and the team. As teams move from fundamental skill development, to entering competitive phases of sport programs, it can be expected that issues such as play-time will change. There are times when an athlete needs to accept a role within the team other than what their expectation is. This is another learning opportunity that can be a positive experience.
Please see coaches section for information.
Selkirk Storm Athletics has the highest of expectations for its coaches and athletes in their conduct. Above all else, athletes and coaches are expected to represent themselves and our school with respect, dignity, and sportsmanship. Whether on the playing field, or in public situations, athletes are expected to represent themselves, our school, and our community to the highest standard. e.g. Being accepting of official’s calls, appropriate language, etc.
We encourage parents and fans to cheer for our teams. While it may be difficult, it is not all right to celebrate our opponents’ mistakes. Other sportsmanship suggestions include;
Please note: a student-athlete who looks into the stands repeatedly for approval or disapproval during a game may be experiencing higher than normal anxiety.
Sports and competition can become emotional. We love to watch our children and teams try their best and compete, but we may not always agree with how certain situations play out. For this reason, Selkirk Storm Athletics endorses the 24/48 rule. This rule states that parents and/or spectators who have a sport-related issue that requires direct contact with the coach or athletic/tournament-director wait 24 hours from the time of the incident to allow reflection and emotions to cool. The issue then must be brought to the coach’s attention in the next 48 hours, or be forever dropped. This system is used in many sports and has the best chance success rate in resolving issues. Coaches usually enjoy and appreciate feedback so long as it is done in a civilized manner. The 24/48 rule allows emotional topics to be discussed with part of the emotion removed, and also does not interrupt practice/game time.
As parents, we want to see our children succeed and be happy. As sports get more competitive, the risk of these two factors not happening increases. Coaches like to hear from you, however, please consider the following;
“There are four positions on an athletic field: spectator, referee, coach, and player. You get to choose one, and only one.” – Bruce Brown
| Student Athlete Agreement | Athlete Agreement |
| Parent Athlete Letter | Fee Schedule |
Selkirk has been very fortunate to not only have great athletes in the past, but great support from their families and the community as well. We always welcome your questions and comments.
It is important for all parents to be aware of the potential risks of playing on a school sports team. These risks include:
Tournament fees are charged at Selkirk to cover the associated costs incurred to participate on a team. These fees are charged per tournament or playday. Team expenses are on a cost sharing basis and will cover items such as entry fees, transportation, accommodation, and coach’s expenses. Athletes are responsible for their own food and personal expenses. Fees can be paid to either the Athletic Director or team coach. Cheques are recommended and should be made out to Selkirk Secondary. If financial assistance is needed, please contact the Athletic Department.
School policy mandates that students attend all classes, including those outside of the timetable, on days of competition or practices. Students are not permitted to sleep-in for extra rest or miss class to prepare for events. Attendance up to the designated departure time is mandatory, but classes beyond departure can be excused once the teacher signs-off on the permission form. In the case of an excused absence such as a medical appointment, a note from the appointment is sufficient.
Outside Media Release and Personal Consent Information forms must be completed and returned to Selkirk's office. Non-submitted forms will result in your child's photo not being in the yearbook, team photos, etc. If you have questions, please contact SD6.
Selkirk Coaches act as Team Managers and are responsible for communicating with parents and players. This will include changes to practices, games, and travel times. Coaches are also responsible for organizing Parent Drivers if required. A manifest of parent contact information is created once the team roster is submitted to the Athletic Director.
Please refer to the Selkirk Storm Coaches Contract And Expectations for more details.
Parent Drivers will be organized by coaches within the first 2 weeks of the season of play and complete the following:
Fundraising for athletics is reserved for Senior Teams attending Provincial Tournaments to help offset the costs associated with travel, accommodation, and entry fees. All fundraising must be approved by Administration before it is organized.
| Code of Conduct Letter | Code Of Conduct Letter[1] |
| Team list for Registration | Team List For BCSS Registration |
| Playing Up | Playing Up |
| Criminal Record Check Consent: Please contact the Kimberley RCMP to obtain a CRC free for Volunteers |
Selkirk Storm Athletics relies on community volunteers and parents to take on coaching roles. All coaches are required to have a Criminal Record Check valid within the previous 5 years from the Kimberley RCMP. In addition, all coaches are required to complete an ANNUAL Child Abuse Reporting Protocol (CARP) session with a school administrator. These CARP sessions are scheduled at the start of each school year at Selkirk and McKim. Please call the school for CARP session dates. Coaches are also required to complete a CATT concussion training certificate online.
BC School Sport mandates that student-athletes can now play-up to a more senior team during league play without restriction on the number of days. A student-athlete who is otherwise eligible and is registered is eligible to join the more senior team in that sport after the completion of the lower age level team’s restricted competition and play-off schedule. In certain situations, it may be beneficial for athletes to play a level above what they are registered. This is not a common occurrence, but may take place in specific situations where it benefits both the team and athlete. Coaches are not to ‘recruit’ junior age players. They are to speak directly with athletic director(s) and junior coach prior to expressing any interest to the junior age player. Refer to the 'Playing Up' document above. In these situations, the athlete, the family, coaches, and athletic directors are consulted. A final decision will be made by Selkirk’s Athletic Committee.
Junior Provincials are not sanctioned by BC School Sports. Therefore, junior teams wanting to compete at a junior provincial tournament must submit a written request to Selkirk’s Athletic Directors. The request will state their reasons to participate, players and chaperones committed to going, and a breakdown of costs. The request should be done as early in the season as possible so parents/guardians can be made aware of potential costs No school funding is available. This tournament must not interfere with local zone championships. A final decision will be made by Selkirk’s Athletic Committee.
Lee Haskell Memorial Award
Recognizes an athlete who exemplifies attitude, effort, and dedication to the sport of Basketball
Bill Murphy Memorial Award
Recognizes a senior athlete who excels in academics, athletics, and citizenship.
Nicholas Mayne Memorial
Recognizes an athlete who displays sportsmanship, effort, and a positive attitude in any sport.
Selkirk Storm Athletes of the Year
Two senior athletes who demonstrate excellence in sport at Selkirk.