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Ridley is a national leader in physical literacy and sport, dedicated to a long-standing tradition of daily physical activity and a broad offering of athletic pursuits.

Sports at Ridley has been and continues to be an integral part of the student experience. Our athletic programmes provide the opportunity for students to develop physical literacy and the confidence and competence to be active in life.

Ridley's athletic stature combined with its robust educational experience is one of the primary reasons student-athletes seek out Ridley College — they know their academic, athletic and personal goals will all be equally supported. Unlike traditional sports academies, Ridley College approaches sport holistically, balancing a winning combination of learning, training, competing, and flourishing.​​​​​

OUR ATHLETIC PHILOSOPHY

Our athletic programmes provide the opportunity for students to develop physical literacy and the confidence and competence to be active for life. Our offerings are unparalleled in the independent school system, and our annual success rivals any high school programme of our size in the country. At all levels, we integrate Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) into our programming, providing a clear path to better sport, greater health and higher achievement. 

Students can chart their athletic development through a variety of offerings:

SPORT FOR LIFE

OUR ATHLETIC FACILITIES

Our renovated and expanded Athletic Complex encourages students to make physical activity part of their daily lives, supporting both their physical and emotional wellbeing. In addition to enabling competitive athletes to excel, our Athletic Complex welcomes all students, whether they are interested in rowing, squash, or simply working out.

• Tiger Arena with a NHL-sized ice surface for training and competition
• Griffith and Fieldhouse Gymnasia with competition-grade sprung wood surfaces
• Henley Island Rowing Facility and Boathouse
• Rowing Training Centre and indoor tank facilities
• Eight playing fields for soccer, field hockey and rugby
• Five outdoor tennis courts
• A Squash Complex with five competition-grade squash courts
• Strength and Fitness Training Centre
• Athletic therapy clinic
• Six athletic team change rooms

Explore our new Athletic Complex from the comfort of home. Click on the image below to start your tour!

If we keep kids physically active, they perform better in the classroom. They are better ready to learn, to retain the information and so Ridley has always just kept that as a cornerstone of our programming.

Jay Tredway '96, Assistant Head,
Co-curricular and Community Connections

For a full list of co-curriculars offered at Ridley, visit our co-curriculars pages.

Lower School Co-Curriculars
Middle School Co-Curriculars
Upper School Co-Curriculars

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