We believe that athletics are a great way to build leadership skills and camaraderie, promote fairness and inspire the pursuit of excellence. Which is why we offer a wide range of individual and team sports at our world-class athletic facilities. RNS Athletics has a strong international reputation, thanks to our competitive varsity programs in hockey, soccer and basketball designed to develop athletes who are able to perform at the highest level.
We encourage all students to develop a healthy, active lifestyle and expect them to participate in physical activity for at least one hour every day. Students from grades 6 through 10 also participate in 70-minute Physical & Health Education classes throughout the week.

All students at Rothesay Netherwood School participate in Co-Curricular Activities; which run either before class or at the end of the day. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities, many of which are listed below. Students are asked to choose 1 activity per term and sign up through the portal. With the many options available, students will still need to participate in 1 term of athletic based activity per year. Students who play on a competitive team will travel in the RNS Track Suit which can be purchased at TIES The Uniform Shop. Grade 12 students can also choose to take a term off of Co-Curricular activities in order to focus on their studies. The process and exemption form will be available from the Director of Athletics.

Contact

List of 3 members.

  • Photo of Jeffrey Lewis

    Jeffrey Lewis 

    Director of Hockey Operations & Middle School Athletics / Prep Boys Hockey Coach
    506-848-0848
  • Photo of David Shiels

    David Shiels 

    Director of Athletics & Co-Curriculars
    506-848-0852
  • Photo of Laura McNicholas

    Laura McNicholas 

    Head of Health & Physical Education; PhysEd, Science Teacher / Houseparent, Netherwood
    506-848-0852

Fall Term

List of 13 items.

  • Art Factory

  • Badminton

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6 to 12) Recreational activities run on the hill with the goal of exposing participants to a fun, non-competitive period where they can learn to play badminton or hone already acquired skills. Training Sessions are from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. most days. The School has a supply of racquets if needed.
  • Fall

  • Field Hockey

    (Female, Gr. 9-12) Competitive league schedule leading to Conference, Regional and Provincial play downs. The team practices from 4:30p.m.-5:45p.m. Players are expected to have their own stick.
  • Golf

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) Experienced students will travel to Riverside Golf and Country Club each afternoon and will be coached by the golf pro. The students will continue to work on their skills through practice, while also playing the course. Training Sessions are from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. most days.

    ** fees apply
  • Rowing

    (Co-ed, Gr. 9-12) Competitive rowing with competition in various regattas in Eastern Canada. Students will be charged for competing in regattas. Students wishing to compete on this team must be an experienced rower. The team practices from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Running Club

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) This will be an opportunity for students to work on their overall fitness. The group will be a running group, walkers, learn to run or anyone looking at gaining some fitness. There will be some opportunities for the students to participate in road races as well as the ACIS cross-country race. Training sessions are from 4:30p.m. to 5:30p.m.
  • Senior School Play (leads)

    Leads in the Senior School Play will rehearse each day preparing for the performance in November. Students will need to audition for a lead role in the Play.
  • Soccer

    The teams will practice from 4:30p.m.-5:45p.m. and have a competitive league schedule leading to Conference, Regional and Provincial play downs and Tournaments (ACIS, CAIS). Team members will be charged for tournaments in which the teams attend.
    *Varsity Girls (Gr. 9-12)
    *Varsity Boys (Gr. 10-12)
    *High School Girls (Gr. 9-12)
    *Junior Varsity Boys (Gr. 9-11)
    *Middle School Girls (Gr. 6-8)
    *Middle School Boys (Gr. 6-8)
    **Varsity Girls Soccer is a high performance team which will be playing in tournaments and exhibition games. There will be an additional charge for playing on this team.**
  • Tennis

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) This group will play each afternoon at the RNS Tennis Centre. Players will have an opportunity to play for RNS during the ACIS Supertournament. There is a cap of 16 students who can participate in this team. Training Sessions are from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. most days.
  • Varsity Boys Basketball

    (Gr. 10-12) Basketball specific sport strength/conditioning and skill development. This program is designed for players to be prepared for the upcoming season and will involve on-court skill development sessions and daily monitored strength/conditioning/agility workout at Forfitness and Athletics.
  • Varsity Boys Hockey

    (Gr. 9-12) The team will start in September and will play tournaments and games until March Break. The team will practice both on-ice and off-ice at Forfitness and Athletics. Students will need their own full hockey equipment for these activities. All student-athletes must wear a helmet (with a cage) while on the ice.

    **Varsity Boys Hockey is a high performance team which will be playing in the PSHF league and will also play in other tournaments and exhibition games. There will be an additional charge for playing on this team.**
  • Varsity Girls Hockey

    : (Gr. 9-12) The team will start in September and will play tournaments and games until March Break. The team will practice both on-ice and off-ice at Forfitness and Athletics. Students will need their own full hockey equipment for these activities. All student-athletes must wear a helmet (with a cage) while on the ice.

    **Varsity Girls Hockey is a high performance team which will be playing in the NAPHA league and will also play in other tournaments and exhibition games. There will be an additional charge for playing on this team.**

Winter Term

List of 7 items.

  • Aiki Jujutsu

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) Students will learn and practice specific Aiki jujutsu and Kenjutsu selfdefense techniques taught by the Yamaji Dojo. At the end of each term the students will have the opportunity to perform a formal grading exam. If the exam is successfully passed, the students will have earned and will receive a rank/belt with an official diploma in the art of Daito Ryu Aiki jujutsu. The charge is $100 which would cover the cost of the Keikogi (uniform and belt). Training Sessions are from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. most days.
  • Art Specialty

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) Students will have an opportunity to further their scope of art or to try to master a medium that they have not had an opportunity to learn. Training Sessions are from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. most days.

    * Charge for supplies additonal.

  • Basketball

    Competitive league schedules leading to Conference, Regional and Provincial play downs and Tournaments (ACIS, CAIS etc.). Team members will be charged for tournaments in which the teams attend. Students will need indoor, non-marking running shoes, and their RNS Physical Education uniform for practice. Teams will have at least an hour of practice time, between 4:15 and 8:30pm, with most teams having one morning practice a week.

    *Varsity Girls (Gr. 9-12)
    *Varsity Boys (Gr. 10-12)
    *Middle School Girls (Gr. 6-8)
    *Middle School (Gr. 6-8) or Junior Varsity Boys (Gr. 8-11)

    **Varsity Boys Basketball is a high performance team which will be playing in the NPA league and will also play in other tournaments and exhibition games. There will be an additional charge for playing on this team.**
  • Hockey

    The Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys teams play in a League and also attend various tournaments around the North-East provinces and states. The two other teams will play in the KV Minor Hockey league and will be determined once school begins. Teams have one hour of ice time, between 4:15 to 10:15, with each team having one practice session at 6:30a.m. each week. Students will need their own full hockey equipment for these activities. All student-athletes must wear a helmet (with a cage) while on the ice. Team members will be charged for tournaments in which the teams attend.

    *Varsity Boys (Gr. 9-12)
    *Varsity Girls (Gr. 9-12)
    *Two or three other teams which will be determined once students arrive in September
  • RNS Fitness

    (Co-ed, Gr. 9 to 12) Each student-athlete will have an hour in the RNS weight room from 4:15p.m. to 6:15p.m.
  • Senior School Musical (leads only)

    The Director of the Senior School Musical will be able to work with the leads throughout the term and the full cast will rehearse on Wednesday. Students must audition for a lead role and will initially need choose a different activity.
  • Skills and Drills Hockey

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6 to 12) Student-athletes will learn the basics of the sport and have an opportunity to scrimmage during each workout. Students will need their own full hockey equipment for these activities. All student-athletes must wear a helmet (with a cage) while on the ice. Teams have one hour of ice time, between 4:15 to 7:30.

Spring Term

List of 14 items.

  • 7's Rugby

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-8) Students will learn the basics of the sport of 7’s rugby with an opportunity to play against other local middle schools in tournament play on the weekend. Training Sessions are from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day.
  • Aiki Jujutsu

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) Students will learn and practice specific Aiki jujutsu and Kenjutsu selfdefense techniques taught by the Yamaji Dojo. At the end of each term the students will have the opportunity to perform a formal grading exam. If the exam is successfully passed, the students will have earned and will receive a rank/belt with an official diploma in the art of Daito Ryu Aiki jujutsu. The charge is $100 which would cover the cost of the Keikogi (uniform and belt). Training Sessions are from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. most days.
  • Art Outside the Box

    (Gr. 6-12) Students will have an opportunity to try a variety of new art mediums including the following:
    a. Tie-dye
    b. Graffiti Art
    c. Enviro-Art
    d. Photography
    e. Clay Sculpture-with clay dug by the students in St. Martin’s

    This activity will both be inside and outside as the weather changes. The crew will also help to design, put together and paint the set for the Middle School musical.
  • Badminton

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) Competitive season for Senior School with Conference, Regional and Provincial play downs. The team will also compete in the ACIS tournament for grades 6 through 12. Students are to purchase their own racquets. Team members will be charged for tournaments in which the teams attend.
  • High Performance Strength and Conditioning

    (Co-ed, Gr. 10-12) This program will be a unique partnership between RNS and ForFitness and Athletics. This will allow our students access to an incredible facility and have the convenience of being trained and monitored by professionals who will use advanced functional movement tracking technology to optimize each student’s performance. This data will be shared with student and coaches, which can be used to monitor their progress, and for potential recruiting purposes. The cost of this program for the spring term is $100.00, which includes the use of the facility, individual plan and supervision.
  • RNS Fitness

    (Co-ed, Gr. 9 to 12) Each student-athlete will have an hour in the RNS weight room from 4:15p.m. to 6:15p.m.
  • Rowing

    (Co-ed, Gr. 9-12) Competitive phase of the rowing season with regatta competition. Workouts vary, with the weather and boat availability dictating the schedule to some degree. The scheduled training sessions are 6:00am or 4:30pm, four days a week. Some Varsity members may compete at the National Championships in St. Catharines, Ontario and there is a cost to attend the event. Team members will be charged for regattas in which the teams attend.
  • Rugby

    Competitive Season with League, Regional, Provincial and Tournament play. Practices are held from 4:30p.m. to 6:00p.m.

    *Varsity Boys (Gr. 9-12)
    *Varsity Girls (Gr. 9-12)
  • Running Club

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) This will be an opportunity for students to work on their overall fitness. The group will be a running group, walkers, learn to run or anyone looking at gaining some fitness. There will be some opportunities for the students to participate in road races. Training sessions are from 4:30p.m. to 5:30p.m.
  • Softball

    (Girls, Gr. 6-8) Students will learn the basics of the sport of softball and compete against local middle schools and play in the middle school provincial championship. Training Sessions are from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day.
  • Tennis

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) Students will learn the basics to beginners and take the more experienced players through a series of more complex drills. Training Sessions are from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. most days. There is a cap of 16 students who can participate in this team.
  • Ultimate

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) Ultimate, one of the world’s fastest growing sports, combines athleticism and skill with a primary focus on inclusion and conduct. Students will learn and develop the fundamentals of the sport through practice, games and tournaments. Training sessions are from 430pm to 530 pm each day.
  • Volleyball

    Competitive season with Conference, Regional and Provincial play downs. Practices are held from 4:15p.m. to 6:30p.m. in the Irving Gymnasium. Team members will be charged for tournaments in which the teams attend.

    * Varsity Girls (Gr. 10-12)
    *Junior Varsity Girls (Gr. 9-10)
  • Yearbook

    (Gr. 9-12) Students will have an opportunity to learn how to produce a yearbook. They will work with the Teacher Supervisor to compile and ensure that all aspects of school life at RNS are included in the yearbook.
Our school offers a wide range of sports in both individual and team environments. We have a vast selection of co-curricular activities that are non-competitive but physically demanding for the students who wish to be involved. Each student is encouraged to participate in a variety of different sports in order to gain an understanding of the nature of sport.

Our competitive teams, the RNS Riverhawks, represent our school in the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) championships, the Atlantic Conference of Independent Schools (ACIS) league, the New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association (NBIAA), and also in our local Middle School league.
For sports schedules, please visit our Online Athletics Calendar on our school portal. We encourage parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends of the school to come out to the games and cheer on our student athletes.
 
There are three distinct athletic/co-curricular terms at RNS. All students will participate in one activity per term. The following links list all of the teams/co-curricular activities that we are offering during the school year. We are always trying to ensure that there is a place for all students and therefore this list may change slightly during the year.
40 College Hill Road
Rothesay, NB
E2E 5H1
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+1-506-847-8224
+1-866-768-4372

info@rns.cc

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