Athletics as a vehicle for growth
Holy Cross offers a comprehensive physical education program taught by P.E. specialists teaching all grades. Holy Cross Athletic programs and Hockey Academy focus on growth across all areas of the curriculum and school life by:
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Creating an encouraging environment.
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Learning self-discipline.
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Developing character and integrity.
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Improving athletic performance, leadership and teamwork.
In addition to grade-level physical education programs designed to develop the abilities of each student, an extracurricular sports program offers the opportunity for students to enhance their experience through participating in a range of competitive activities with other schools in the district.
Athletic Program
Volleyball Fall
Grades 6-10
Basketball Winter
Grades 6-10
Cross-Country Fall/Spring
Grades 8-10
Hockey Academy Year-round
Grades 6/10
Track and Field Spring
Grades 6-10
Pickleball Spring
Grades 6-10
Golf Fall/Spring
Grades 8-10
Holy Cross also takes part in athletic competitions with other schools in the region. Our middle school teams have successfully represented our school in Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field and Cross Country Runs.
Competitions and Events
Grade 8 Volleyball team finished 3rd in the Southern Region.
(Osoyoos/ Princeton/Summerland/Penticton)
Sports Academies
Sporting Excellence
Holy Cross School is finishing up its third year of offering sports academies for our grade 6-10 students. The academies have been successful expansions to our P.E. program, allowing students to expand their skills and knowledge and practice extensively under the guidance of experienced coaches.
Hockey Skills Academy
Partnership with Penticton Best
In partnership with Okanagan Hockey Group Holy Cross School is offering a Hockey Skills Academy that specializes in performance training and skill development of student athletes during school hours. The program is offered for male and female athletes in Grades 6 to 10 attending Holy Cross School and St. Carlo Acutis Legacy Academy. Sports Academy fees are kept to a minimum to encourage all students to take part and this approach will continue as we go forward. As always, commitment and follow through by our students are crucial in the continuing success of our sports academies.
The purpose of this program is to pursue athletic potential, build personal character and to develop an attitude that hard work and positive values are assets each student can carry into all aspects of their lives.
The program will consist of 35 on ice and 11 off ice sessions running from October 2026 until May of 2027.
2026-2027 Athletic News
Coming Soon
2025-2026 Athletic News
Fall Cross Country Season
The Holy Cross and Legacy Academy Cross Country season has started! We are proud of our grade 6-8 students who pushed themselves, tackled Campbell Mountain and finished strong!
Cross Country Schedule
Click on the link below to see the Cross Country schedule.
Cross Country News
A special mention to our student athletes who competed at the Thompson-Okanagan XC Championships. Mrs. Hayden was very impressed by the outstanding attitude and effort shown by our Legacy Academy athletes
Volleyball Program
We are excited to begin our Grade 6 and 7 boys and girls volleyball season!
Regular Practices: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00–4:00 pm starting October 2nd.
Volleyball Game Schedule
Nov 4-St. Joseph’s School Tournament in Kelowna at 9am
Nov 12-KVR Middle School at 3pm
Volleyball News
A huge shout-out to our boys junior volleyball team for their outstanding performance at the St. Joseph’s Tournament in Kelowna, scoring GOLD in an intense 3rd set tie breaker 16-14.
The girls team won the BRONZE medal after defeating St. Joseph’s in another third set tie break 15-11. A big thank you to their coach, Mr. Nowoselski, who is very proud of each player's effort and team spirit.
Basketball Program Schedule
Basketball season is starting this week on January 8th! Basketball practice is open to grade 6 & 7 students and takes place Mondays and Thursdays after school from 2:45–3:45 pm. Games will be held Wednesdays after school.
Mr. Nowoselski is looking forward to a great basketball season!
Game Schedule
Ice Breaker Tournament
Updated Jan 23 & 24 Click here
Basketball News
Our Grade 6/7 basketball teams had a strong and rewarding season. The boys team competed in two tournaments, finishing with an excellent performance at the KVR Early Spring Classic. The girls team also competed in a tournament this year and showed tremendous growth throughout the season, with their biggest highlight coming in a hard-fought win in their final home game. A great season all around, with plenty to build on moving forward.
Pickleball Program
We are thrilled to announce that pickleball will be starting after school in the gym on Thursdays. These sessions will focus on playing games and building on the skills students developed during our recent pickleball unit.
Students from grades 5 to 8 looking to improve their game or just want more time to play are welcome to join. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Nowoselski.
Pickleball News
Our pickleball club is having a great time at practice. As a rapidly growing paddle sport, each practice session brings its own excitement and opportunities to practice finesse, strategy, and quick reflexes while having fun at the same time.