There’s lots to look forward to in Athletics this year! With new leadership, an updated online hub, and a continued focus on creating meaningful opportunities for every student to get involved, Elmwood Athletics is building on its commitment to helping students discover the joy of sport and develop a lifelong love of physical activity.
A NEW HOME FOR ATHLETICS INFORMATION
We’re excited to introduce our Parent Portal’s Athletics page, your go-to hub for Middle and Senior School sports. Designed with families in mind, the page brings important athletics information together in one easy-to-find place.
Families can visit the page to:
- Explore seasonal sports offerings
- Find practice schedules
- Access important athletics information and resources
- Elmwood Athletics News and Successes
Visit the Athletics page → elmwood.ca/parents/athletics
*For game schedules and team specific information, please contact you child’s coaches
NEW ATHLETICS LEADERSHIP
This year, we’re also welcoming Nadine Kilbertus, Middle School Athletics Director, and Derek O’Farrell, Senior School Athletics Director, to their new leadership roles.
Both bring a deep passion for sport and a shared belief in the important role athletics can play in students’ lives. Their focus is on creating opportunities for every student to find a sport or activity they enjoy, develop confidence and resilience, build connections with others, and establish healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
MEET NADINE | MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS DIRECTOR
Sports have been a part of Nadine’s life for as long as she can remember. A multi-sport athlete throughout high school, she competed in swimming, tennis, volleyball, and more before discovering her passion for teaching and coaching. Her experiences as a lifeguard, swim instructor, volleyball coach, and tennis instructor ultimately led her to study Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario and pursue a career in athletic leadership.
As Middle School Athletics Director, Nadine is passionate about keeping girls engaged in sport during these formative years and helping them discover the confidence, friendships, and sense of accomplishment that athletics can provide. Outside of school, she continues to play volleyball and explore new sports, while enjoying skiing, swimming, biking, and golfing with her family.
MEET DEREK | SENIOR SCHOOL ATHLETICS DIRECTOR
Derek’s passion for sport has shaped much of his life, teaching him valuable lessons about resilience, perseverance, and self-discovery. A former competitive rower who had the privilege of representing Canada at the Olympic Games, he brings a lifetime of athletic and coaching experience to his role as Senior School Athletics Director.
Derek is excited to help Elmwood students explore a wide variety of sports and discover activities that inspire their own passion for being active. He believes that fostering a love of sport early can create a foundation for healthy, active living well beyond students’ time at Elmwood. Today, he remains active through cycling and hockey and enjoys supporting his children in their own athletic journeys.
LIFTED AND UNSTOPPABLE THROUGH SPORT
At the heart of Elmwood Athletics is a simple goal: engage every student. Whether she is joining a team for the first time, pursuing a competitive passion, or discovering a new activity, every student should have the opportunity to experience the many benefits of being active.
Through sport, students build confidence, develop resilience, strengthen relationships, and learn what they are capable of, helping each of them become LIFTED and UNSTOPPABLE.