Athletics at Bush

List of 3 items.

• Upper School

  Upper School athletics develop young adults physically, emotionally, socially, and ethically. Upper School teams strive to be competitive with the top athletic teams in the league. More importantly, Upper School athletic participation provides student-athletes with exceptional opportunities to reach new heights, overcome adversity, experience moments of glory and tough losses, and learn to be a good teammate, which are important steps in the students’ character education. Upper School students and coaches are expected to embody the school’s philosophy — trying your best and exhibiting good sportsmanship supersedes winning at all cost.
  
  

  The no-cut philosophy is continued in the Upper School program. Students who are interested in playing a sport and who are willing to make a commitment to their team will have the opportunity to participate. During the tryout period, students are encouraged to show their coaches that they are dedicated to the program’s philosophy and expectations, and that they will make their best effort to be a contributing team member. Tryouts serve as a platform for athletes to show coaches where they can perform best in terms of a team, position and/or role.

   

  Upper School teams generally practice five days a week and compete two to three times per week. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) governs most upper school sports (exceptions: Cross Country Skiing, and Ultimate). The Bush School is a member of the Emerald Sound Conference (ESC), competing at the 1A level.

   

  Sports Offered:

  • Fall: Cross Country, Boys Golf, Girls Soccer, Boys Tennis, Girls Volleyball, Boys Ultimate
  • Winter: Nordic Skiing, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball
  • Spring: Girls Golf, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, Track and Field, Girls Ultimate

• Middle School

  Middle School athletics teach fundamental technical, tactical, and emotional skills, which students can apply throughout their athletic career at The Bush School. Coaches are focused on providing a challenging, supportive, and fun environment. The targeted outcomes are students who are well equipped to succeed at the junior varsity and varsity levels, and who have developed a love for sports and physical activity, which will last beyond their years at The Bush School.

   

  Middle School teams generally practice two to three times a week and compete once or twice a week. The Bush School is a member of the CrossTown Middle School League. The league does not keep track of scores or standings. Its main focus is providing “healthy and fun activity through competition, good fellowship and sportsmanship”.
  
  

  Sports Offered:

  • Fall: Cross Country, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball
  • Winter: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Co-ed Tennis, Nordic Skiing
  • Spring: Golf, Track and Field/Running Club,  Boys Ultimate, Girls Ultimate

• Lower School

  Bush Lower School athletics teaches students basic skills while emphasizing teamwork, cooperation, sportsmanship, and the joys of athletic participation and being part of a team. Lower School teams generally practice two to three times a week and compete in contests coordinated by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)

  
  Sports Offered:

  • Cross Country (Fall, First through Fifth Grade)
  • Basketball (Winter, Fifth Grade)
  • Running Club (Spring, Third through Fifth Grade)