Sports
Our range of sports and activities allows each individual student to find their place in our programme. We strongly encourage students in Form 1 to participate in two sports in both the Autumn and Summer terms, attending a minimum of two training sessions per week.
Forms 3-6 are strongly encouraged to participate in one or more school sports. Sport and exercise, in Sandford, is strongly based on our five core pillars. Participation – We strive to provide a varied programme and inclusive culture in which every student is motivated to actively participate in Physical Education (PE) and co-curricular sport and exercise throughout their time in Sandford. Enjoyment – The core of all Sandford sport is fun for all, led by both players and coaches. We promote and foster a sense of pride, ownership and responsibility, leadership and hard work which we hope will provide endless enjoyment and lifelong memories. Respect – We respect and value one another, coaches, officials, opponents, supporters, and equipment, taking personal responsibility in creating an inclusive, kind, and fair culture throughout the Sandford sport and exercise programme.
Communication – Students, coaches, staff, and parents will proactively communicate and listen to the best of their ability for the greater growth of individuals, teams and the success of sport in Sandford. Realising Potential – Each individual will see a pathway to reaching their potential, developing the skills and attitudes to maintain a lifelong interest in sport and exercise. Those wishing to excel will develop a range of qualities that go far beyond the classroom. For weekly fixtures and sports news, follow us on Instagram @sandfordparksport
Hockey
Since the opening of the school hockey pitch in 2018, a strong tradition of hockey has developed for both boys and girls, with teams performing at every age group throughout the Leinster hockey leagues and cups.
Rugby
Rugby is played throughout all year groups, with teams entered into the Leinster Metro leagues in Form 1, JCT and SCT. The JCT take part in the Leinster Duff Cup which starts midway through the season.
Read moreBasketball
Basketball is played by both boys and girls for all age groups with teams entered into the East Dublin leagues at U19, U16, Junior, and Minor levels. The U19 and U16 leagues run from September to Christmas with the Junior and Minor fixtures starting in January.
Badminton
There is a strong tradition of badminton with fantastic participation across boys and girls in all year groups. There are numerous teams entered in the Dublin leagues across all age groups at U19, U16, and U14 levels.
Tennis
With 9 tennis courts in place for the summer term, the astroturf pitch is awash with both social and competitive tennis, played after school and during lunch and breaktimes.
Read moreCricket
There is a strong tradition in cricket in Sandford, with several provincial and international cricketers produced over the years. We take great pride in following our esteemed cricketers continuing their cricketing paths after their time in Sandford, most notably, current Irish Senior Men’s International, Harry Tector.
Athletics / Running Club
A social running club takes place twice a week after school where students can walk, jog or run the school running circuit.
Strength & Conditioning
Strength and Conditioning is one of the newer offerings in Sandford Park. There is an excellent school gym on-site which is equipped with cardio and strength equipment.
Read moreSports Days
Sports Days at Sandford Park are colourful, energy-filled, and most-importantly fun events that are a real highlight of the summer term. They are designed with students to maximise participation and enjoyment so that every student experiences all that is good about sport and exercise in one day – the comradery and belonging, the emotions, the sense of achievement and the satisfaction of knowing that they gave their very best.
Sports Council
The role of the sports council includes aiding in the growth, success and promotion of sport and exercise in Sandford, while also creating and supporting initiatives that increase physical activity, promoting health and wellbeing.