“Train hard, turn up, run your best and the rest will take care of itself.” -Usain Bolt.

Athletics is the backbone of all sports as it provides several opportunities for athletes with carrying skills to participate in the sport and excel. THere are numerous benefits in having Athletics as an extramural at  school level. These benefits range from persistence, courage, time management, leadership, hard training, teamwork, mentorship, physical health and wellness, accountability and responsibility. According to an article written on the importance of athletics in schools, it clearly states that “Athletics teaches students essential skills that they will use throughout their lives. The following are some of the most important… Strength and endurance training, individual practice, film study and mental focus are just a few ways student-athletes prepare to perform (21 Jan 2020 https://www.thoughtco.com) 

At the Boys' College, we are offering Athletics to all boys who are skilled and unskilled. The practices and programmes are designed to ensure every athlete benefits physically, mentally and socially, and realises his full potential.

WENDY ARMSTRONG

MIC: ATHLETICS