We believe that athletics are a great way to build leadership skills and camaraderie, promote fairness and inspire the pursuit of excellence. Which is why we offer a wide range of individual and team sports at our world-class athletic facilities. RNS Athletics has a strong international reputation, thanks to our competitive varsity programs in hockey, soccer and basketball designed to develop athletes who are able to perform at the highest level.
We encourage all students to develop a healthy, active lifestyle and expect them to participate in physical activity for at least one hour every day. Students from grades 6 through 10 also participate in 70-minute Physical & Health Education classes throughout the week.

All students at Rothesay Netherwood School participate in Co-Curricular Activities; which run either before class or at the end of the day. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities, many of which are listed below. Students are asked to choose 1 activity per term and sign up through the portal. With the many options available, students will still need to participate in 1 term of athletic based activity per year. Grade 12 students can also choose to take a term off of Co-Curricular activities in order to focus on their studies. The process and exemption form will be available from the Director of Athletics and Co-Curriculars.

Contact

List of 3 members.

  • Photo of David Shiels

    David Shiels 

    Director of Athletics & Co-Curriculars
    506-848-0852
  • Photo of Jeffrey Lewis

    Jeffrey Lewis 

    Director of Hockey Operations / Prep Boys Hockey Coach
    506-848-0852
  • Photo of Laura McNicholas

    Laura McNicholas 

    Head of Health & Physical Education; PhysEd, Science Teacher / Houseparent, Netherwood
    506-848-0852

Fall Term

List of 17 items.

  • Art Factory

  • Cross Country Running

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) Students are asked to enjoy the outdoors as they run around the campus or on our extensive trail network. 
  • Fall Dramatic Production

    (Co.-ed, Gr. 6-12) Drama will gear up for the fall production by rehearsing with the Main Cast/Crew during the week. The Director of the Senior School Play will work with the leads throughout the term and the full cast will rehearse on Wednesdays. Please Note: Students must initially choose a different activity in the event that they are not cast in a lead role. 
  • Field Hockey

    (Female, Gr. 8-12) The team practices from 4:15‐5:30pm and plays a competitive NBIAA league schedule. Players are expected to have their own stick.
  • Forensics

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) RNS Forensics encompasses Debate, Model United Nations, and Reach for the Top. For Debate, there is New Brunswick Provincial Debate for Intermediate and Senior students.  We also have opportunities to participate in debates in the larger community such as Maine Forensics or in other provinces. Model United Nations is for all students interested in civil discourse and addressing real-world problems. RNS will host two Model UN events with GFMUN in October and Crisis@RNS in the Spring. There are also numerous MUN events hosted across North America in which students can participate. Finally, Reach for the Top is a team-based high school trivia competition for Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels. There is both a Provincial and National competition in RFTT. We hope to offer a new Middle School trivia competition this year for a full season.
  • Golf

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12, previous experience required and priority given to Sr school students) Students will practice at the nearby Golf Club with opportunities to compete in tournaments and championships, if applicable. There is an additional charge to play on this team. 
  • Masterclass

    (Co.-ed, Gr. 6-12) This flexible option would give musicians, writers, dancers, and performers of all kinds a chance to workshop current projects. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday would be open time for you to workshop your projects. On Fridays, you may sign up to share all or part of a project you are working on. Friday masterclasses may feature any of the following: singing, playing an instrument, spoken word poetry or creative writing, dramatic scenes, dance, fashion/costume design portfolios. Ms. Paddock, your host of this co-curricular, would assess the need for the week and bring in a professional musician, artist, writer, etc to work with you on your project in a masterclass setting. This co-curricular is suited to students working on creative projects who are looking for a self-paced environment matched with guidance and feedback. This is also well-suited to individuals who are simply looking to explore something new in a caring and compassionate setting. 
  • Mountain Biking

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) Mountain biking will primarily take place at RNS with the occasional trip to local trails. Participants will be introduced to basic skills and bike maintenance, and will have the opportunity to participate in daily group rides. Practices are on weekdays from 4:15-5:15. Students are encouraged to bring their own bike, but the school has a supply of bikes available. Helmets are mandatory. Limit of 12 students.
  • Prep Boys Basketball

    (Gr. 9-12 - Recruits Only) The team will start the season in September and will play tournaments and games until March Break. The team will practice and complete training with our strength coach, Luke Couture. Prep Boys Basketball is a high-performance team that plays in showcase tournaments throughout the US and Canada. There is an additional charge to play on this team.
  • Prep Boys Hockey

    (Gr. 9-12 - Recruits Only) Teams will start the season in September and will play tournaments and games until March Break.  The team will practice both on-ice as well as off-ice strength training. 
     
    Prep Boys Hockey is a high-performance team that plays in a Prep League as well as in other tournaments and exhibition games. There is an additional charge to play on this team.
  • Prep Girls Basketball

    (Gr. 9-12 - Recruits Only) The team will start the season in September and will play tournaments and games until the end of February.  The team will practice and complete training with our strength coach, Luke Couture. Prep Girls’ Basketball is a high-performance team that plays in showcase tournaments throughout the US and Canada. There is an additional charge to play on this team.
  • Prep Girls Hockey

    (Gr. 9-12 - Recruits Only) Teams will start the season in September and will play tournaments and games until March Break.  The team will practice both on-ice as well as off-ice strength training. 

    Prep Girls’ Hockey is a high-performance team that plays in the NAPHA league and in other tournaments and exhibition games. There is an additional charge to play on this team.
  • Racket Sports

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6 to 12) In racket sports, students will learn to play badminton, tennis, and squash, or hone already-acquired skills. Practices are on weekdays from 4:15-5:15 pm. Students are encouraged to bring their own racquets, but the school has a supply of racquets if needed.
  • Rowing

    (Co-ed, Gr. 9-12) The team practices from 4:15-6:00pm. RNS offers competitive rowing with competition in various regattas in Eastern Canada. Students will be charged for competing in regattas. Any student wishing to compete on this team must be an experienced rower.
  • Soccer

    Teams will practice on weekdays from 4:15-5:30 pm and have a competitive league schedule. Team members will be charged for any tournaments in which their team attends.
    Varsity girls and boys teams will compete in an annual CAIS tournament hosted by another CAIS school somewhere in Canada. All players are expected to attend, and there will be a charge of $1,000-1,500, depending on location and mode of transportation.

    *Varsity Girls (Gr. 9-12)
    *Varsity Boys (Gr. 9-12)
    *Middle School Girls (Gr. 6-8)
    *Middle School Boys (Gr. 6-8)
     
  • Soccer - Skills and Drills

    (Any students in Grades 9-12) Students will be exposed to the skills and drills of soccer in a non-competitive atmosphere. Open to all who want an introduction to soccer and to improve their soccer skills. 
  • Swimming

    (Any students in Grades 9-12) Students will be provided with transportation off campus to a local pool to swim for fitness and training. This is open to recreational and competitive swimmers. There is an additional charge to play on this team. 

Winter Term

List of 17 items.

  • Aiki Jujutsu

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) Students will learn and practice specific Aiki jujutsu and Kenjutsu self-defense techniques taught by the Yamaji Dojo. At the end of each term, the students will have the opportunity to perform a formal grading exam. If the exam is successfully passed, the students will have earned and will receive a rank/belt with an official diploma in the art of Daito Ryu Aiki jujutsu. The charge is approximately $250, which covers the cost of the Keikogi (uniform and belt). Gloves can be purchased at a cost of approximately $100. 
  • Basketball

    Competitive league schedules leading to Conference, Regional and Provincial play downs and Tournaments (ACIS, CAIS etc.). Team members will be charged for tournaments in which the teams attend. Students will need indoor, non-marking running shoes, and their RNS Physical Education uniform for practice. Teams will have at least an hour of practice time, between 4:15 and 8:30pm, with most teams having one morning practice a week.

    *Varsity Girls (Gr. 9-12)
    *Varsity Boys (Gr. 10-12)
    *Middle School Girls (Gr. 6-8)
    *Middle School (Gr. 6-8) or Junior Varsity Boys (Gr. 8-11)

    **Varsity Boys Basketball is a high performance team which will be playing in the NPA league and will also play in other tournaments and exhibition games. There will be an additional charge for playing on this team.**
  • Fitness

    (Co-ed, Gr. 9 to 12) Open to a small group of 12 students who are motivated, independent, and able to follow a fitness plan. Not open to Prep athletes as they will have their own training time.
  • Forensics

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) RNS Forensics encompasses Debate, Model United Nations, and Reach for the Top. For Debate, there is New Brunswick Provincial Debate for Intermediate and Senior students.  We also have opportunities to participate in debates in the larger community such as Maine Forensics or in other provinces. Model United Nations is for all students interested in civil discourse and addressing real-world problems. RNS will host two Model UN events with GFMUN in October and Crisis@RNS in the Spring. There are also numerous MUN events hosted across North America in which students can participate. Finally, Reach for the Top is a team-based high school trivia competition for Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels. There is both a Provincial and National competition in RFTT. We hope to offer a new Middle School trivia competition this year for a full season.
  • Futsal (Indoor Soccer)

    Students will be provided transportation off campus to the Saint John Fieldhouse. Students will be exposed to the skills and drills of soccer in a non-competitive atmosphere. There is an additional charge to pay for the rental of the facility.
  • Gallery 1877

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) Allows students to further their scope in the study of art or perhaps master a new medium they have yet to learn. A fee will apply for supplies.  
  • Hockey - Skills and Drills

    (Co.-ed, Grades 6-12) Student‐athletes will learn the basics of the sport and have an opportunity to scrimmage during each workout. Students will need their own full set of hockey equipment for these activities. All student‐athletes must wear a helmet (with a cage) while on the ice. Teams have one hour of ice time, scheduled between 4:15pm and 5:30pm.
  • Middle School Boys Basketball

    (Gr. 6-8) RNS Basketball teams have competitive league schedules, which  lead up to Conference, Regional, and Provincial playdowns and tournaments (ACIS, CAIS etc.). Team members will be charged for any tournaments that their team attends. Students will need indoor, non‐marking shoes. Teams will have at least one hour of practice time per day, between 4:15pm and 8:15pm, with most teams having one morning practice a week.  
  • Middle School Girls Basketball

    (Gr. 6-8) RNS Basketball teams have competitive league schedules, which  lead up to Conference, Regional, and Provincial playdowns and tournaments (ACIS, CAIS etc.). Team members will be charged for any tournaments that their team attends. Students will need indoor, non‐marking shoes. Teams will have at least one hour of practice time per day, between 4:15pm and 8:15pm, with most teams having one morning practice a week.  
  • Prep Boys Basketball

    (Gr. 9-12 - Recruits Only) The team will start the season in September and will play tournaments and games until March Break. The team will practice and complete training with our strength coach, Luke Couture. Prep Boys Basketball is a high-performance team that plays in showcase tournaments throughout the US and Canada. There is an additional charge to play on this team.
  • Prep Boys Hockey

    (Gr. 9-12 - Recruits Only) Teams will start the season in September and will play tournaments and games until March Break.  The team will practice both on-ice as well as off-ice strength training. 
     
    Prep Boys Hockey is a high-performance team that plays in a Prep League as well as in other tournaments and exhibition games. There is an additional charge to play on this team.
  • Prep Girls Basketball

    (Gr. 9-12 - Recruits Only) The team will start the season in September and will play tournaments and games until the end of February.  The team will practice and complete training with our strength coach, Luke Couture. Prep Girls’ Basketball is a high-performance team that plays in showcase tournaments throughout the US and Canada. There is an additional charge to play on this team.
  • Prep Girls Hockey

    (Gr. 9-12 - Recruits Only) Teams will start the season in September and will play tournaments and games until March Break.  The team will practice both on-ice as well as off-ice strength training. 

    Prep Girls’ Hockey is a high-performance team that plays in the NAPHA league and in other tournaments and exhibition games. There is an additional charge to play on this team.
  • Senior School Musical

    (Gr. 9-12) Musical will gear up for the production by rehearsing with the Main Cast/Crew during the week. The director of the musical will work with the leads throughout the term and the full cast will rehearse on Wednesdays. Please Note: Students must initially choose a different activity in the event that they are not cast in a lead role. 
  • Skills and Drills Hockey

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6 to 12) Student-athletes will learn the basics of the sport and have an opportunity to scrimmage during each workout. Students will need their own full hockey equipment for these activities. All student-athletes must wear a helmet (with a cage) while on the ice. Teams have one hour of ice time, between 4:15 to 7:30.
  • STEAM and Robotics

    (Co.-ed, Gr. 6-12) STEAM & Robotics will primarily allow students to prepare for upcoming robotics competitions. The middle school students will participate in First Lego League, competing at competitions like the NB provincial championships as well as Canada's Cup. Middle school students will also participate in international coding competitions. Senior School students will participate in Robofest for Atlantic Canada as well as some Robofest International competitions.    
  • Varsity Boys Basketball

    (Gr. 9-12) RNS Basketball teams have competitive league schedules, which lead up to Conference, Regional, and Provincial playdowns and tournaments (ACIS, CAIS etc.). Team members will be charged for any tournaments that their team attends. Students will need indoor, non‐marking shoes. Teams will have at least one hour of practice time per day, between 4:15pm and 8:15pm, with most teams having one morning practice a week. 

    Varsity teams will compete in an annual CAIS tournament hosted by another CAIS school somewhere in Canada. All players are expected to attend, and there will be a charge of approximately $1,000-1,500, depending on location and mode of transportation.

Spring Term

List of 14 items.

  • Fitness

    (Co-ed, Gr. 9 to 12) Open to a small group of 12 students who are motivated, independent, and able to follow a fitness plan. Not open to Prep athletes as they will have their own training time.
  • Forensics

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) RNS Forensics encompasses Debate, Model United Nations, and Reach for the Top. For Debate, there is New Brunswick Provincial Debate for Intermediate and Senior students.  We also have opportunities to participate in debates in the larger community such as Maine Forensics or in other provinces. Model United Nations is for all students interested in civil discourse and addressing real-world problems. RNS will host two Model UN events with GFMUN in October and Crisis@RNS in the Spring. There are also numerous MUN events hosted across North America in which students can participate. Finally, Reach for the Top is a team-based high school trivia competition for Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels. There is both a Provincial and National competition in RFTT. We hope to offer a new Middle School trivia competition this year for a full season.
  • Golf

    (Gr. 9-12) Open to a small group of students wishing to learn or practice golf. This will involve transportation off campus to a local business with simulators in early spring. When the weather improves, sessions will move to an outdoor course. 
  • Masterclass

    (Gr. 6-12) This flexible option would give musicians, writers, dancers, and performers of all kinds a chance to workshop current projects. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday would be open time for you to workshop your projects. On Fridays, you may sign up to share all or part of a project you are working on. Friday masterclasses may feature any of the following: singing, playing an instrument, spoken word poetry or creative writing, dramatic scenes, dance, fashion/costume design portfolios. Ms. Paddock, your host of this co-curricular, would assess the need for the week and bring in a professional musician, artist, writer, etc. to work with you on your project in a masterclass setting. This co-curricular is suited to students working on creative projects who are looking for a self-paced environment matched with guidance and feedback. This is also well suited to individuals who are simply looking to explore something new in a caring and compassionate setting. 
  • Middle School Girls Volleyball

    (Gr. 6-8) Students will learn the basics of the sport of volleyball and compete against local middle schools. Practices are scheduled at 4:15-5:15pm, and games start at 4pm.
  • Middle School Rugby

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-8) Rugby teams participate in a competitive season. 
    Practices are held from 4:15pm to 5:30pm with evening and weekend games. 
  • Multi-Sport

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) Student-athletes will learn the basics of different sports in a fun, non-competitive environment outside on our fields and trails. 
  • Racket Sports

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6 to 12) In racket sports, students will learn to play badminton, tennis, and squash, or hone already-acquired skills. Practices are on weekdays from 4:15-5:15pm. Students are encouraged to bring their own racquets, but the school has a supply of racquets if needed.
  • Rowing

    (Co-ed, Gr. 9-12) Beginners to the sport are welcome in this competitive phase of the rowing season with regatta competition. Workouts vary, with the weather and boat availability dictating the schedule to some degree. The training sessions are held at either 6am or 4:30pm, four days a week. Some Varsity members may compete at the National Championships in St. Catharines, ON and there is a cost to attend the event. Team members will be charged for regattas that they attend. 
  • Track & Field / Running Club

    (Co-ed, Gr. 6-12) Students will engage with a running program to develop skills or hone those they have already developed. Students may have the opportunity to compete in the NBIAA regional and provincial events if they are interested. 
  • Varsity Boys Rugby (15s)

    (Gr. 9-12) Rugby teams participate in a competitive season. Practices are held from 4:15pm to 5:30pm with evening and weekend games. 
  • Varsity Boys Volleyball

    (Gr. 9-12) Volleyball teams participate in a competitive season. Practices are held between 4:15pm and 8pm in the Irving Gymnasium. Team members will be charged for any tournaments that their team attends.
  • Varsity Girls Rugby (15s)

    (Gr. 9-12) Rugby teams participate in a competitive season. Practices are held from 4:15pm to 5:30pm with evening and weekend games. 
  • Varsity Girls Volleyball

    (Gr. 9-12) Volleyball teams participate in a competitive season. Practices are held between 4:15pm and 8pm in the Irving Gymnasium. Team members will be charged for any tournaments that their team attends.
Our school offers a wide range of sports in both individual and team environments. We have a vast selection of co-curricular activities that are non-competitive but physically demanding for the students who wish to be involved. Each student is encouraged to participate in a variety of different sports in order to gain an understanding of the nature of sport.

Our competitive teams, the RNS Riverhawks, represent our school in the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) championships, the Atlantic Conference of Independent Schools (ACIS) league, the New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association (NBIAA), and also in our local Middle School league.




For sports schedules, please visit our Online Athletics Calendar on our school portal. We encourage parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends of the school to come out to the games and cheer on our student athletes.
 
There are three distinct athletic/co-curricular terms at RNS. All students will participate in one activity per term. The following links list all of the teams/co-curricular activities that we are offering during the school year. We are always trying to ensure that there is a place for all students and therefore this list may change slightly during the year.
40 College Hill Road
Rothesay, NB
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+1-506-847-8224
+1-866-768-4372

info@rns.cc

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Rothesay Netherwood School is located on the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq Peoples. We are honoured to share this place, and as a school community, we are committed to being responsible stewards of the land on which we live, teach, and learn, both today and for future generations.
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