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Athletics
The aim is to produce excellent athletes by providing an
opportunity for all those with an interest to learn and to
develop new skills. It is a structured programme of
coaching by committed staff and there is regular
competition in the Summer term against a large number
of schools, at a local, regional and national level.
Coaching is provided in the full range of events; on the
track: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m and hurdles;
and in the field: shot, javelin, discus, high jump, long
jump and triple jump.
Training takes place at Tilsley Park with superb athletic
facilities including an eight lane, floodlit track with
steeplechase, pole vault, high jump and long jump
facilities, a brand new throws area for javelin, shot put
and discus as well as a 300 seat covered grandstand.
Badminton
Both match players and learners are accepted,
although often there is a trial because more boys opt
than we have space for. Our record against other
schools is enviable.
Basketball
We are looking to build on our existing squad for the
future so any aspiring Kobe Bryants or Michael Jordans
are welcome.
Canoeing
We aim to introduce boys to various paddlesports
and we currently specialise in whitewater kayaking,
open canoeing and racing. Although most paddlesport
sessions take place from the boathouse on the River
Thames, we also run sessions in the school swimming
pool where we can develop key skills, such as rolling,
or play canoe polo. We are affiliated to the British
Canoe Union and boys can obtain various qualifications
during training sessions.
Boys can also complete their Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award expeditions at all levels in open canoes. In the
past this has involved expeditions to various parts of
the UK as well as overseas expeditions.
Cricket
We have an impressive fixture list and enter local and
national tournaments often progressing well into the
final stages of e.g. the National Schools 20/20 and the
Lord’s Taverners trophy.
Our U15 side tour South Africa most Lent terms and the
1st XI enter the Emirates pre-season trophy in Dubai
every three years. Players regularly represent county
and regional sides.
Cycling
This is an activity for those interested in an off-road ride
once a week. There are currently two routes available to
us, though we hope to add more. These are a fairly flat
route with some lumps and bumps around Tilsley Park,
and a more technical route around Shotover Country
Park just east of Oxford.
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