Sport and Fixtures

As a school, we believe in providing opportunities to engage every pupil, to instill a lifelong love of physical activity through our multi-sport programme.

We also recognise that healthy competition motivates pupils to aim high, whilst developing team and leadership skills. We therefore compete in many sporting events, from inter-Clan competitions to regional and national finals. An impressive number of pupils represent the School at various levels in the following sports:

Lacrosse

Our teams compete against local and independent schools in the surrounding counties from Years 5-11

Year 8-11 pupils represent the School in the National lacrosse tournament
County tournaments are played from Years 7 to 11.

We also host a number of inter-clan sports competitions throughout the year, enabling pupils of all levels to compete.

Netball

Our teams compete against local and independent schools in the surrounding counties in league and friendly competitions.

Dacoun cup

Dacourn league year 7-11 for A-C teams

We also host a number of inter-clan sports competitions throughout the year, enabling pupils of all levels to experience competitive sport in a friendly environment.

Cross-country

Our cross-country teams compete in District and County events throughout the year, including the ESAA Cross-Country Cup, Hertfordshire Schools Cross-

Country Competition and York House competition.

We also host a number of inter-clan sports competitions to allow pupils of all abilities to enjoy the competitive experience.

Golf

Open to all levels and opportunities for all.

Trampolining

Our teams compete in the BSGA Regional Trampolining Competition and District Schools Trampolining Competition.

Rugby

A recent addition to our sports offering, with Senior teams playing local schools in fixtures.

Rugby festivals including the Dacorum Festival and County Festival for Union are open for all who wish to participate.

Tournaments are regularly hosted by different Rugby Union clubs, including the Fullerians, OAs, Harpenden and Tring.

We also enter the Rugby League Champion Schools competition.

Football

Our teams play local schools and in the Dacorum festivals.

Swimming

Swimmers compete in local galas, and the Independent Schools Association (ISA) competition.

We also host a number of inter-clan sports competitions.

Skiing

Ski teams compete in the ESSKIA indoor and outdoor championships, as well as the Independent Schools Association (ISA) competitions.

Inter-clan sports competitions also enable skiers of all abilities to experience competitive sport in a friendly environment.

Equestrian

We enter a wide range of NSEA (National Schools Equestrian Association) events from local grassroots competitions through to national finals. Our riders and their horses compete in all disciplines and at all levels.