Badminton

Since the opening of the new sports hall,  badminton has taken off as the major indoor sport in the school.  Over 50 pupils take badminton as their games option.  Top Scottish coaches take the session.

Basketball

Basketball is available as an activity, and is also played by some years during their PE lessons. Basketball is one of the events played for the Division Cup, every January.

Cross-Country

There are more runners than ever and little difficulty in producing teams at all levels from all Divisions. This is a real credit to the Division masters, cross-country teachers and the pupils themselves. It is a real pleasure to see so many pupils taking part, each one having a role to play for their division, and for the better runners tough competitive races.

The race is divided into under 13, under 15, under 17 and open. Each year the cross-country pulls out many surprise, and results not expected but well deserved.

CROSS-COUNTRY Championships 2008

It was a windy morning with muddy conditions underfoot, so a fairly typical cross-country setting. Alice Loudon ran very well to win the girls’ race with an impressive time. In the Under 13 race Andrew Petrie came in first, which was a fine effort for a Geit as normally a young second former wins. Angus Inwood was a clear winner in the Under 15 and went on to run in the Open race coming in 6th place, a great effort. G-P Franchi was a clear winner in the Under 17s and Rory Paterson took the honours in the Open race beating the defending champion Alex Gordon.

A big thank you to all those who helped out and took part and in particular to all the mothers who have helped out with the coffees and tuck shop throughout the season.

Under 13
1st A. Petrie (Co) 12.21 2nd H. Macpherson (Co) 12.37 3rd J. Mackinnon (Car)

Division result: 1st Kinross 102 2nd Cockburn  149 3rd Carmichael 152 4th Houses 170

Girls
1st  A. Loudon (K) 12.14 2nd I. Tweedie (Co) 13.36

Division result: 1st Kinross  2nd Cockburn

Under 15
1st A. Inwood (H) 12.12 2nd F. Smith (Car) 12.56 3rd K. Baker (Car) 13.08

Division result: 1st Carmichael 78 2nd Kinross 130 3rd Houses 159 4th Cockburn 162

Under 17
1st G-P Franchi (H)19.18  2nd A. Normand (H) 19.56 3rd S. Letellier-Lobos (K) 20.12

Division result: 1st Houses 111 2nd Cockburn 141  3rd Kinross 153 4th Carmichael 163

Open
1st R. Paterson (Car) 19.58 2nd A. Gordon (H) 21.01 3rd R. Madden (Co) 21.14

Division result: 1st Carmichael  2nd Cockburn  3rd Kinross 4th Houses

Overall Division Result: 1st Kinross 13 2nd Cockburn 11.5 3rd Carmichael 11 4th Houses 8

Fencing

During the Autumn term, some pupils from the IIIrd and IVth years opt to try fencing as their winter game. All tend to be beginners. We have the services of Patsy Nicholls, one of the foremost epee coaches in Scotland (and the official coach for the Scottish team at the recent Commonwealth Championships in Australia). Under her tutelage, the group are introduced to the rudiments of handling all three competition weapons -foil, epee and sabre. It is hoped to build up a group of regular fencers who, in due course, may emulate the achievements of their esteemed predecessors of a few years ago.

Fives

A traditional old public school game.  The Academy is fortunate enough to have two excellent fives courts.  Fives is played a little like squash, but with gloves on the hands to hit a hard ball.  Numerous matches take place against other traditional schools at junior and senior level.

Fitness Room

Pupils are inducted into the fitness room by the Sports Centre staff,  fully qualified by "Fitness First" whose state of the art machines the Academy gym uses.  Some pupils follow fitness programmes,  but many use the gym on a casual basis for weight and fitness sessions.

Football

Founded in season 1979-80, the school football team eventually grew to a size where three elevens were fielded and the first team played as many as 17 matches in a season. On one occasion a team progressed to the second round of the Scottish Schools Cup, and a team went on an Easter tour of the Highlands. The football team may have receded a little from the glory days, but now under new management it looks forward to a bright future once again.

Judo

An external Judo teacher coaches Judo enthusiasts after school.

Shooting

The school has an indoor 25ft shooting range, and is equipped with several rifles.  Shooting is a Division Cup sport,  and opportunities for competition shooting can be pursued also through the Cadet Force.

Skiing

On the south side of Edinburgh lies Hillend Ski Slope, Europe's largest dry slope. The Academy makes use of these facilities and skiers also regularly make trips to slopes in the Highlands and abroad.

Squash

The school has a full squash court, and has produced several national squash players. Squash activities cater for all, from complete beginners to champions. There are numerous matches at under14,  under 16 and open level against other schools. The 1st V Squash Team plays in the Lothian Schools' League.

Season 2007-8

Overall, it has been an excellent season, especially for the U14 and U19.  A number of younger players, in particular Robbie Orr, Alex Harris, Calum Sneddon and Angus Rive, have made their mark this year playing both for the U14 and U16.  They have shown a lot of skill and enthusiasm and made tremendous progress. 

As a very young Captain of the U16, but also playing U19, Chris Thomson is going from strength to strength and has been impressive in all his matches. Hector Macneal has made a great contribution U16 and U19, winning all but one of his matches.

David Rushworth expertly guided his U19 team through a series of victories. Their winning record was only broken in the last match, but they could still win the league.  Alex Blair managed to play in quite a few matches; Jamie Macrae, Renzo Pedreschi and Nick Hunt have shown excellent sportsmanship and played a lot of very good squash throughout the season.
YD Harley         

Table Tennis

Available as an after school activity for limited numbers, table tennis is always oversubscribed, so come early during activity registration to avoid disappointment!