Turnbull Tornadoes

Our Turnbull Tornadoes teams are activities that require time commitment. These teams practice twice a week during period eight and after school until 4:00 p.m. and occasionally at lunchtime. On some days, games will go to 4:30 p.m., with occasional overnight trips throughout the year. These teams participate in the Ottawa Independent Schools Athletic Association (OISAA) competitions, as well as in several exhibition games against other Ottawa and Montreal school teams.

Our sports programs take place as follows:

September and October:
Cross-Country Running, Soccer

November and December:
Basketball

January to March Break:
Badminton, Hockey, Smashball and Triple Ball (Tryouts)

Post March Break to Late April:
Smashball and Triple Ball

May to End of Year:
Track, Ultimate, Flag Rugby

This schedule is achieved while still ensuring that all students receive a forty-minute period of physical education each day. As a result, all students have ample opportunity to develop and engage in a wide variety of activities, including fitness.

In addition, two lunchtime sessions per five-day cycle are set aside for intramural leagues and activities within the grade 5-6 and senior divisions, and one session for grades one to four. Students participate in a wide array of both individual and team activities. Our intramural program allows students of all abilities to compete in a friendly and spirited environment. Senior students are provided the opportunity to organize, coach, officiate and mentor their peers.

At the end of the school year, students from grade one to eight participate in our Turnbull Track Meet at Terry Fox Athletic Facility. This is always an enjoyable day for all, as students compete in running, throwing and jumping events against students in their grade and try to earn points for their House. This day also includes a long distance run for our students in support of the Ottawa Hospital.