Athletics

👟 Running Club (September through November)

Running Club is for students in Grades 3-8 and emphasizes movement, teamwork, and fun, with a focus on building endurance and discovering the joy of running. This club is designed to teach students how to push through challenges and celebrate their achievements, building confidence, perseverance, and character both on and off the "track". Whether an experienced runner or just getting started, students are encouraged to join this supportive program that promotes teamwork and a lifelong love of physical activity. The Running Club is supervised and coached by Eton’s faculty, staff and adminstrators.

Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45-4:30 p.m. (see calendar below)

Running Club Calendar

Running Club Calendar

⛷️ Snow Sports Program

Participants: Students in Grades 3-8 and their parents (if desired)

Transportation: Bus leaves Eton School at 2:15 p.m. and returns at approximately 7:30 p.m. Adult chaperones are on the bus with students.

Classes: Skiing lessons begin at 3:30 p.m. and are 2 1/2 hours long.

Instructors: Snow Sports Consulting Services (SSCS) teach all lessons. They have thirty years of teaching experience in the greater Seattle area.

Equipment: Participants must provide their own equipment (own or rental).

Passes: Season Pass information is emailed to participants by Snow Sports Consulting Services once they receive both the registration form and tuition payment.

2025-2026 Snow Sports Program Season

Fridays: 2:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

6 Weeks: 9, 16, 23, 30 January; 6, 13 February 2026

Cancellation Policy: If a cancellation occurs due to weather or road closures, the program is extended by the number of trips missed.

Cost: $650 for lessons and bus transportation (There is an additional, separate cost for a season pass.)

Number of Students: 35 (plus Eton faculty/staff and parent chaperones)

Place: Summit Central Ski Area

Registration: All registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis until full or it reaches the registration deadline of Tuesday, 19 November 2024. Instructions for registration are located on the form.

Register Online Through Snow Sports Consulting Services

Clothing Tips on Keeping Warm on the Slopes

Here are some tips on how to keep kids warm and happy and develop a love for skiing! I have a simple way to remember how to stay comfortable while enjoying the winter wonderland that the Pass at Snoqualmie offers. It will work everywhere else too! The most important thing is to not wear anything cotton! (Absorbs water and cools you off!). Ideally, all your clothing will be synthetic or wool clothing.

V I P Rules for Clothing

Ventilation: This represents the base layer, or first layer, that helps the skin breathe. Ideally, this is a snug layer that moves with you.

Insulation: The insulation layer is the one that helps to keep you warm! Ideally, you would have a few different thicknesses for different temperatures. A thin fleece jacket, a puffy jacket, and a wool sweater are all examples of the Insulation layer. Ideally, the kids would bring a few options depending on the temperatures of the day. Better to be too warm than cold.

Protection: This is the layer that protects you from the wind, rain, snow, or sun. Ideally, this is a waterproof and windproof layer. Jackets and pants are examples. Gore-Tex is one example, and there are many others out now. If they offer waterproofness, look for at least a 15k rating for a minimum of waterproofness.

Buff Scarf/Face Protection
These are helpful if the snow is falling or if it rains as cold raindrops really hurt your face, as does graupel (tiny snowballs).

Helmets
These are a great way to help protect your head if you crash. Helmets that have the MIPS label (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) offers more protection.

Gloves/Mittens
Your children’s hands will be one of the first things to get cold, depending on how well they followed the VIP rules above! Waterproof gloves are an essential part of enjoying the cold, snowy environment. There are many options for gloves/mittens out there. In general, a mitten will be warmer but have less dexterity. Luckily, holding onto poles or grabbing the seat on the chairlift does not require much. Hand warmers can help substantially as well.

Reminder: if gloves are soaking wet, the hand warmers will not work! They need a dry area to work!

Socks
In general, ski socks will be taller than many socks. They usually go up close to the knee. At a minimum, socks should be higher than the ski boot. Wool / synthetic stacks are best.

Goggles
Ski goggles are worn to help protect your eyes from UV rays and to help keep snow from hitting your eyes. With the afternoon ski classes, it is best to have a rose-colored lens, so when it gets dark, and the lights come on, you can still see. They make goggles that can accept glasses to fit underneath (OTG Goggles). Highly recommend anti-fog cloths to apply to glasses and goggles every week.

Boot Bag
All the items can be stored in a boot bag. These usually have a separate compartment for the “wet” items (boots). These are usually in a style with two straps to be worn like a backpack. Practicing where everything goes is key to being able to find it and put it back to the same spot each time. Again, a great thing to practice.

Looking forward to another great ski season and hanging out with your kids.

Eric Sach
Snow Program Coordinator and Eton Parent

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Jan 9 2026

Ski Bus Session 1

2:15 PM - 7:30 PM

Information Night Presentation

🥏 Ultimate

Flying Discs, Teams, and Games Without Referees: Ultimate is Played Here!

What do the University of Oregon, University of Alabama, Baylor University, and University of Notre Dame have in common besides being in the top twenty ranking for college football? They all also have highly competitive Ultimate Clubs for both men and women. In fact, most colleges, small and large, around the country have Ultimate teams that compete against each other in leagues and tournaments.

Ultimate is played on a field comparable to a narrow football field. There are seven people on the field during play. There are no referees in an Ultimate game, so players call their own fouls and learn to work out any disputes themselves. Players learn fair play, good sportsmanship, and a great sense of personal responsibility, which is called the “spirit” of the game. This links in beautifully to our Montessori inspired philosophy of educating children to be responsible, respectful and independent—especially in the way of conflict resolution.

Ultimate is a big deal here in the Pacific Northwest! Children and adults play it, and there are leagues throughout the year organized by the local governing body, DiscNW.

We are excited to offer Ultimate Frisbee for Grades 3-8. Faculty and staff members coach the teams. If there are enough players on our grades 4-5 and 6-8 teams, they will play six games on Saturdays between the middle of March and the beginning of May as part of DiscNW's league.

Eton Phoenix Ultimate has a 3rd grade team, a 4th/5th grade team, and a Middle School (6th-8th) team. The teams are coached by Eton’s teachers and staff.