A storied history
St. Bonaventure's College has a very rich and storied athletics history. For well over 100 years, St. Bon's has been known to educate some of the top athletes in the province and the country — from Boyle Cup dominance of 16 consecutive wins from 1944–1960 (and 27 cup wins in total) to countless Track and Field, Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse and Baseball championships. Our athletes have represented our province and country in Hockey, Basketball, Tennis, Rugby, Swimming, Track and Field, Cross Country, Rowing, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Curling and Ball Hockey — all within the last decade. The St. Bon's Sports Day has been an important part of the school's tradition since 1894.
Philosophy
The interscholastic athletic program at St. Bonaventure's College is an integral part of the Jesuit education characteristic cura personalis — care for the whole person. It provides an environment where the student may develop and refine athletic skills, test those skills through suitable competition, and develop leadership and sportsmanship. While winning and losing are components of interscholastic sports, competition and participation are emphasized at SBC — the means by which students integrate respect for one's body, sportsmanship, loyalty, cooperation, respect for others and fitness into their lives.
Program objectives
- Develop Christian attitudes through working with others
- Provide as many athletic activities for as many students as possible
- Help students develop agility and overall physical coordination
- Promote general physical fitness and an appreciation for physical activity
- Develop school spirit, morale and loyalty
- Expose students to situations that develop sportsmanship, team cooperation, courtesy and self-control
- Develop concepts of goal attainment through hard work and rigorous self-discipline
- Give the SBC community the opportunity to take part as spectators
Recent achievements
2023/24 banners: SSNL Gold Sports Stars · Sr High Girls Outdoor Soccer 2A Provincials · Sr High Boys and Girls Indoor 3A Soccer Provincial Qualifiers — plus runner-up finishes across junior and senior soccer, volleyball, Ultimate and basketball, and individual medals in provincial table tennis. 2022/23: six banners including both Sr High Outdoor Soccer 2A Provincials. 2021/22: four banners including the 3A provincial team sportsmanship award.
The future
We are committed to developing a variety of sports at all levels — growing the program to offer an even wider variety of sports and to be competitive in them. For information about Athletics, or to help with the athletic program, contact the school at 709-726-0024.