{"id":170,"date":"2025-07-02T14:38:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T18:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/?page_id=170"},"modified":"2025-07-03T16:50:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T20:50:01","slug":"athletics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/departments\/athletics\/","title":{"rendered":"Athletics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-nwss-athletics-department\">NWSS Athletics Department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the home of the NWSS Hyacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a &#8220;hyack&#8221;?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>The name <strong>\u201c<\/strong>Hyack<strong>\u201d<\/strong> traces back to 1861, when New Westminster\u2019s first fire department was established as &#8220;Hyack Company No. 1&#8221;. Drawn from the Chinook dialect, &#8220;Hyack&#8221; means \u201cquick\u201d or \u201cfast\u201d, which is a fitting word to reflect the speed and bravery of the city\u2019s early firefighters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1967, &#8220;Hyacks&#8221; was chosen as the name for New Westminster Secondary\u2019s athletic teams. The name honours the legacy of those firefighters and the values they represent: strength, courage, loyalty, respect, responsibility, and readiness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e204ed34499&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e204ed34499\" class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/NWSS-Hyacks-E-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/NWSS-Hyacks-E-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/NWSS-Hyacks-E.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our famous alumni include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Justin Morneau<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drafted by Minnesota Twins (MLB).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1999 MLB MVP 2006.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Four-time league all star.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2008 Home Run Derby winner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cody Husband<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signed by Hamilton (CFL) 2010.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moved to BC Lions 2014.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Casey Chin<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drafted by BC Lions (CFL) 2014.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nasser Jamal<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drafted by Toronto (CFL) 2010.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-a07cc06f-1b91-4556-94c6-f668ffac4217\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-a07cc06f-1b91-4556-94c6-f668ffac4217\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a07cc06f-1b91-4556-94c6-f668ffac4217\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Athletic forms<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-a07cc06f-1b91-4556-94c6-f668ffac4217\">\n\n<p>Students <strong>must submit<\/strong> the following forms to the coach before the first practice and\/or game:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/Athletes-Code-of-Conduct.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/Athletes-Code-of-Conduct.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Athlete&#8217;s Code of Conduct<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/Athletic-Medical-Form.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/Athletic-Medical-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Athletic medical form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-a07cc06f-1b91-4556-94c6-f668ffac4217\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a07cc06f-1b91-4556-94c6-f668ffac4217\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Athletic schedule<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-a07cc06f-1b91-4556-94c6-f668ffac4217\">\n\n<p>The following athletic schedule is viewable only. Changes may only be done through the school&#8217;s athletic director. Please note the schedule is updated regularly based on information provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sd40bcca-my.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/g\/personal\/pbatt_sd40_bc_ca\/EUCH-PcuCYJDpB0yUDIZtqIBFwFV4-PsHmFMPhOXAwUZeA?e=webXXW\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sd40bcca-my.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/g\/personal\/pbatt_sd40_bc_ca\/EUCH-PcuCYJDpB0yUDIZtqIBFwFV4-PsHmFMPhOXAwUZeA?e=webXXW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the athletic schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-a07cc06f-1b91-4556-94c6-f668ffac4217\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a07cc06f-1b91-4556-94c6-f668ffac4217\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Volunteers<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-a07cc06f-1b91-4556-94c6-f668ffac4217\">\n\n<p>Thank you for supporting our school as a volunteer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteers help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive place for students to learn. To support this, all volunteers must follow district safety guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before volunteering, please review the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AP-490-Parent-Guardian-Volunteers-Website-230912.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the parent\/guardian volunteers procedure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AP-490-A-Volunteer-Guidelines-Website-230912.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the district volunteer guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then complete one of the following forms (as needed):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Form-490-1-Volunteer-Registration-Form-Basic-Form-1-Website-230912.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">District volunteer registration form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Form-490-2-Volunteer-Driver-Registration-Form-2-Website-230912.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Driver registration form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Form-490-3-Volunteer-Criminal-Record-Registration-Form-3-Website-230912.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer criminal record registration form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have reviewed the guidelines and filled out the forms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=A6INalQXNE6f6JdvA1PFKs4PRCosigNDgDUSdnquyRhUNEhQWFVFME1VNklNSE5PSlNGM0xIWkxCSi4u\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=A6INalQXNE6f6JdvA1PFKs4PRCosigNDgDUSdnquyRhUNEhQWFVFME1VNklNSE5PSlNGM0xIWkxCSi4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register as a volunteer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note forms must be resubmitted each school year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NWSS Athletics Department Welcome to the home of the NWSS Hyacks. 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