Senior Co-Curricular Activities
Sporting Excellence at Roedean
Senior School Sports
Overview
From the early days, when sports matches were played on rough fields, to today, when our pupils have the privilege of playing on state-of-the-art facilities, sport is deeply entrenched at Roedean School.
We believe that it is vital for the physical and emotional well-being of every pupil for her to participate in some form of sport every week. The benefits are wide-ranging and sport is a critical element of an holistic education; it is as much a part of learning at Roedean as any academic subject.
By following the highly acclaimed Long-Term Athlete Development Philosophy (LTAD), each pupil is able to achieve the level that suits her best.Â
The philosophy highlights exposure to a variety of different sports at an early age, while creating a lifelong passion for sport and for an active lifestyle. Those pupils who have aspirations to achieve at the highest level are encouraged to do so, while those who simply enjoy some weekly physical activity are given that opportunity. The members of the Sports Department are passionate about the success of the programme and work hard to implement it successfully.
Many Roedean pupils achieve provincial colours and we are extremely proud of the impressive number who have represented their country in various sporting disciplines over the years.
Aims of the Sports Programme
- Providing maximum participation and enjoyment for pupils;
- Providing effective and enthusiastic coaching/instruction at all levels;
- Creating opportunities for pupils to perform and compete either at a personal or team level within the school (interhouse activities) and outside the school (interschool and interclub activities);
- Fostering a healthy school spirit through participation and enjoyment;
- Supporting sporting excellence;
- Continuing the implementation of transformation in all our sporting codes.
The benefits to playing sport are many and we therefore encourage each pupil to realise her potential in her chosen sporting discipline.
Sports Focus
Sporting Excellence
The focus of our programme is to expose pupils to the skills, rules and application required in some of the major sporting codes at school level. Part of this development involves matches arranged between schools on a non-league, friendly or highly competitive basis so as to provide as much opportunity as possible for participation. Sporting excellence in this context means developing all individuals to achieve fully according to their potential. Roedean is committed to being competitive and assisting pupils to develop so that they are able to represent, not only their school, but also their province and their country.
Roedean does not, however, espouse a win-at-all-costs attitude, and sportsmanship, positive attitudes, graciousness and humility are recognised as essential components of all sport.
Senior School Sports
Sports on offer at Roedean
Aquatic Sports
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Diving
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Swimming
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Water Polo
Racquet Sports
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Tennis
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Squash
Field and Court Sports
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Hockey
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Netball
Individual Sports
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Equestrian
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Rock Climbing
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Cross Country
Other Sports
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RAG
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Strength and Conditioning
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Wellness Programme
Senior School Sporting Facilities
Our facilities include an indoor gymnasium and several outdoor sports facilities.
Aquatics Sports
Aquatics Sports
Heated 10-lane, 25-metre main swimming pool
Heated 4-lane, 25-metre learn-to-swim pool
Three diving boards: 1/ 2-metre, 1 metre and 3 metres
Water Polo facility
Racquet, Field and Court Sports
Racquet, Field and Court Sports
Roedean has a water-based artificial hockey turf. The luminous blue turf is used for all school practices and matches are frequently played on it. Roedean also boasts a top-quality grass hockey field which allows for an alternative training venue.
There are four squash courts, two of which are glass-backed courts.
Indoor Sports
Indoor Sports
The facility is used for Physical Education classes, indoor hockey and netball, mini tennis, yoga, RAG, stretching, strength and conditioning, and wellness sessions. The centre also hosts the Sports Hub which provides the athletes and staff with an excellent fitness experience.
Senior School Sports
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