NWSS Athletics Department

Welcome to the home of the NWSS Hyacks.

Athletics are an important part of school life at New Westminster Secondary. With support from dedicated staff, students have opportunities to develop their physical, group communication, and collaborative skills by being part of a team and challenging themselves.

What is a “hyack”?

The name Hyack traces back to 1861, when New Westminster’s first fire department was established as “Hyack Company No. 1”. Drawn from the Chinook dialect, “Hyack” means “quick” or “fast”, which is a fitting word to reflect the speed and bravery of the city’s early firefighters.

In 1967, “Hyacks” was chosen as the name for New Westminster Secondary’s athletic teams. The name honours the legacy of those firefighters and the values they represent: strength, courage, loyalty, respect, responsibility, and readiness.

Our famous alumni include:

  • Justin Morneau
    • Drafted by Minnesota Twins (MLB).
    • 1999 MLB MVP 2006.
    • Four-time league all star.
    • 2008 Home Run Derby winner.
  • Cody Husband
    • Signed by Hamilton (CFL) 2010.
    • Moved to BC Lions 2014.
  • Casey Chin
    • Drafted by BC Lions (CFL) 2014.
  • Nasser Jamal
    • Drafted by Toronto (CFL) 2010.

Athletic forms

Athletic schedule

Volunteers