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Athletics at Bush
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Athletics
Athletics at Bush
Learning and growth for all athletes
The Bush athletic program provides opportunities for continued physical, social, and personal development in a challenging, supportive, and fun environment.
Athletics plays an essential role in The Bush School community, whether students are active participants or general supporters of the program. Dedicated coaches, most of whom are faculty members, make the athletic experience a time of learning and growth for all athletes. The coaching staff emphasizes fundamental technical, tactical, and emotional skills needed to succeed in interscholastic play while reinforcing positive values and social competencies such as sportsmanship, teamwork, perseverance, time-management, and ethical judgment. Participants are able to apply the outcome of these invaluable life lessons on and off the playing fields; during their time at Bush and beyond.
Bush Athletics includes opportunities for students in grades one through twelve. Approximately 70 percent of students in these grade levels participate in the athletic program. Bush follows a no-cut philosophy, which allows any student who demonstrates interest and shows commitment to be placed on a team. Athletes at The Bush School are asked to work hard, to be committed to their teams, and most importantly to have fun.
Bush Athletics includes opportunities for students in grades one through twelve. Approximately 70 percent of students in these grade levels participate in the athletic program. Bush follows a no-cut philosophy, which allows any student who demonstrates interest and shows commitment to be placed on a team. Athletes at The Bush School are asked to work hard, to be committed to their teams, and most importantly to have fun.
List of 2 frequently asked questions.
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)
Lower School teams generally practice two to three times a week and compete in contests coordinated by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)
Fall Sports
Cross Country (first through fifth grade)Winter Sports
Basketball (fifth grade)Spring Sports
Running Club (third through fifth grade)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”.
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”.
Fall Sports
Co-ed Cross CountryBoys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Girls Volleyball
Winter Sports
Boys BasketballGirls
Spring Sports
Co-ed GolfCo-ed Tennis
Girls Ultimate
Boys Ultimate
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 City League (ECL) and opts to compete at the 1A level (by enrollment, the school is classified as a 2B school). The ECL “builds values through competitive team athletic experiences which prepare our students for life well beyond high school”.
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 City League (ECL) and opts to compete at the 1A level (by enrollment, the school is classified as a 2B school). The ECL “builds values through competitive team athletic experiences which prepare our students for life well beyond high school”.
Fall Sports
Co-ed Cross CountryBoys Golf
Girls Soccer
Boys Tennis
Girls Volleyball
Boys Ultimate
Winter Sports
Co-ed Cross Country SkiingBoys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Spring Sports
Girls GolfBoys Soccer
Girls Tennis
Co-ed Track and Field
Girls Ultimate
Athletics Department Contacts
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Jo Ito
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Lisa McCullough
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Grace Katt
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Sam Paul-Barrette
Athletics Department Coordinator
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Ginny Bloom
Fitness Specialist
ginny.bloom@bush.edu
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