At Durham High School for Girls we aim to provide a varied programme of extra curricular sporting activities. In Year 7 to 9 hockey, netball, gymnastics, dance, athletics, tennis, rounders and swimming are offered. In Year 10, 11 and Sixth Form options include aerobics, golf, gym and fitness training, football, badminton, salsa dancing, life-saving, rowing and squash. We also offer JSLA and CSLA courses. Extra-curricular    clubs    are    offered   in

Hockey

We consistently do well in County tournaments and local leagues, with some of our teams becoming County Champions. Girls are regularly chosen to represent the County with many more involved in the Area Hockey Academy squads. Our well qualified staff are involved as County selectors, coaches and team managers. We have regular use of the astroturf at Maiden Castle for training and fixtures.

Netball

Girls play competitive netball from Y7 to Sixth Form. Our success in local leagues is outstanding: our teams are regular winners in several age groups. Many girls are selected to attend the Area Netball Academy.

Tennis

We have an exemplary record in area, regional and national competitions. We have a large number of girls who play tennis to an exceptional standard, with girls holding County and national rankings. Each year we win the local league competitions. We benefit greatly from staff who are very involved in LTA tennis.

Athletics

We operate athletics, cross-country, track and field and combined events and we are very successful at Area and County level with many girls on County teams. Our coaching is undertaken by the County multi-events team manager.

Skiing

Girls can attend a weekly club at Silksworth ski centre with teams competing at regional and national level on the dry slope. Some girls are invited to train with the National Squad on snow.