Games & Sports

Sports Structure at MCGS

At Mayo College Girls' School, we prioritize the physical development and well-being of our students through a robust sports program. Our structure ensures that all students engage in regular physical activity, promoting teamwork, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle.

Compulsory Activities

Swimming and Cross Country are mandatory for all students to ensure a well-rounded fitness regime.

Sports Participation by Class

Class 4 & 5:Students are required to participate in one team game and one individual sport, fostering both collaborative and personal athletic skills.

Class 6 to 12:Students have the freedom to choose any one sport of their choice, allowing them to specialize and excel in their preferred discipline.

Additional Sports

Paid SportsHorse Riding and Golf are available as additional paid options, offering students the chance to engage in these prestigious and skillful activities.

Athletics

Athletics events are the oldest form of organized sport, having developed out of the most basic human activities, running, walking, jumping, and throwing. These skills enable students to prepare for other games as well. Athletics not only builds the students’ physically, but it helps in body coordination and gives them mental steadiness. We have a 400-mtr track with 6 lanes along with Jumping and Throwing facilities on the athletics field. Our students explore and excel in all tracks and field events. The athletes are provided with ample opportunities to take part in various levels of competitions such as district, State, CISCE, IPSC and at the SGFI. A number of athletes have been participating at the SGFI nationals and CISCE-Nationals every year.

Basketball

Basketball is yet a popular sport among the students in the school, with 4 excellent synthetic courts. Playing basketball develops crucial life skills such as effective communication, quick decision-making, and adaptability under pressure. The teams have been doing exceptionally well at IPSC, CISCE, District and State championships and a number of students participate at SGFI and Open Nationals every year.

Swimming

Swimming is a life skill and here at Mayo College Girls School, we believe all students should have the opportunity to learn how to swim, as it promotes physical fitness, builds endurance, and teaches valuable lessons in discipline and perseverance. We encourage all the students to take up swimming beyond their regular sport. Our girls have participated in National and State level tournaments and won many medals. Swimmers are trained for hours to excel at swimming and to support that, the school has two 25-meter Swimming Pools dedicated to Junior and Senior Category along with two dedicated coaches and lifeguards at both pools. Through swimming, students also learn important safety skills that can be lifesaving in emergency situations, making it an invaluable part of their education.

Shooting

MCGS is known for its shooters at the National and International level. Our students have represented India and achieved Gold medals in shooting at the International tournaments. Our students have also won many medals at the National and State level tournaments. Shooters are trained for hours to excel at the shooting and a number of girls have opted for this sport. We have Shooting range of 10 Sius electronic target lanes in 10m Rifle and Pistol categories. Beyond competitive success, shooting instills focus, precision, and self-control, skills that are invaluable in both academic and personal pursuits.

Soccer

Soccer is one of the most popular games in Mayo College Girls’ School, which not only helps the students to build their strength and stamina but also helps in developing qualities like teamwork, unity and leadership. Additionally, playing soccer enhances strategic thinking and improves communication skills, essential for both sports and everyday life. School offers two dedicated soccer fields to cater to the demands of this game. Students are trained under the supervision of a professional coach. Throughout the year the students mainly participate in IPSC, CISCE and ISSO competitions and get a chance to further participate in the Subroto International Tournament and other National level tournaments after selection. Our school team has won many trophies and medals over the years and has participated in Subroto International Tournament.

Squash

Squash is a great way to get fit, compete, or just have fun. Playing squash develops agility, quick decision-making skills, and enhances hand-eye coordination, making it an excellent activity for overall cognitive and physical development. The sport is very popular in MCGS and becoming more and more popular across the country. MCGS has three air-conditioned squash courts designed as per the guidelines of World Squash Federation. Our players participate in many state and national level tournaments and achieved positions & medals at all levels.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics is considerably more than simply muscular strength and flexibility. Gymnastics is an excellent sport for developing motor skills, balance, and coordination. It is also one of the most effective strategies to keep your body active and supports other sports requiring flexibility. It also helps you enhance your overall health in a fun and an engaging way while also instilling confidence and strong decision-making abilities that the child needs.

Cricket

Cricket at Mayo College Girls School fosters teamwork, inclusivity and physical fitness. Our school cricket is supported by exceptional infrastructure such as state of art of bowling machine, well maintained pitch and bowling and batting nets. The students have won prestigious accolades in various tournaments, showcasing their talent and dedication. MCGS Cricket team has made their debut in Woman Senior and Junior Ranji Trophy. The girls have represented school at SGFI Cricket Nationals and have secured 2nd position in CISCE Cricket U-19 Nationals. Our school cricket team has set a record of consecutively winning Cricket IPSC for the past10 years. Cricket inter-house tournament provides a platform for healthy competition and skill development, promoting a love for sports among the young cricketers.

Tennis

Tennis is one of the most popular sports at the MCGS, where students develop essential life skills such as discipline, strategic thinking, and resilience. We have got five international standard synthetic courts; some are floodlit as well. Being a popular individual sport, many students take it up as trainees and some of them are advanced players. Students have participated in the State, IPSC and National championships.

Table Tennis

Table Tennis allows students to play an individual sport as well as a team sport, providing ample opportunities to discover and nurture their talent while enjoying friendly matches and excelling in their skills. This sport develops critical life skills such as quick reflexes, sharp mental focus, and effective hand-eye coordination. Our facilities feature four table tennis tables built to international standards, providing a platform for players to progress from casual games to national-level tournaments with confidence and expertise.

Hockey

Hockey, as the national sport, is a matter of pride for us at MCGS, it keeps all the players busy, both physically as well as mentally. Hockey is a popular Sports at the MCGS. Many students have participated in the State tournament, IPSC Nationals and SGFI Nationals. Hockey inter-house tournament provides a platform for healthy competition, team coordination skill development, and provides opportunities to maximum no. of girls to show their teamwork and skills. Our commitment to this sport highlights the importance we place on fostering national pride and athletic excellence.

Equestrian

Equestrian sport at MCGS offers students an exceptional opportunity to engage with horses while developing physical and mental skills. Our comprehensive program caters to riders of all levels, providing regular riding lessons, horse care education, and competitive opportunities.

Badminton

Playing badminton is an excellent exercise for the body. It strengthens muscles, enhances reflexes and motor coordination, increases flexibility. Badminton is the fastest racquet sport and a very popular sport among the students in the school. The school has 7 excellent synthetic courts for students to learn, practice and excel at the sport. The team had been doing exceptionally well at IPSC, CISCE, District and State championship.

Skating

The school offers skating to students, an opportunity to develop balance, coordination, and perseverance. Students are trained under the supervision of a professional coach. We take part in several competitions such as districts, states, nationals and IPCS in speed skating. It is a competitive form of skating in which the competitors race each other traveling through a certain distance on skates.

Yoga

Yoga is a mother sport, providing toning and strengthening of muscles. School offers Yoga to all the girls at MCGS to help them inculcate strength, endurance, confidence and a great mind-body-soul connection. The green campus provides ample opportunity for outdoor yoga. The school conducts various workshops during Round Square, MUN and many more events. School believes in making Yoga a way of life for all members who are part of MCGS.

Golf

Golf At Mayo College Girls' School offers a 9-hole, 2700-yard golf course at the Mayo campus. This game is becoming increasingly popular at MCGS as it provides a direct gateway to prestigious colleges in the US. Our girls receive coaching under the expert guidance of Amandeep Johl, a certified Golf Coach from the National Golf Academy of India (NGAI) and a Level 2 certified instructor from the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). Golf not only enhances physical fitness but also develops strategic thinking and concentration, making it a valuable addition to our sports program.

Adventure Activities

In addition to traditional sports, MCGS offers a variety of adventure activities to build resilience and confidence:

Trekking
Cycling
Self-Defense
Camping
Service projects in high-altitude mountains like Ladakh

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