Dawson Athletics
Athletics are an essential component of The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain educational experience and is central to the School’s mission of mind, body and character. Through athletics, students face both success and defeat, preparing them for the achievements and disappointments of life. Participation in competitive athletics provides students the opportunity to experience and the value of dedication, sacrifice, time management, and teamwork. Students also develop leadership skills and strength of character.
Dawson is adhering to all COVID-19 safety and mitigation protocols as laid out in the Nevada Department of Education's Youth Sports Guidelines document.
Dawson is adhering to all COVID-19 safety and mitigation protocols as laid out in the Nevada Department of Education's Youth Sports Guidelines document.
FALL DAWSON ATHLETICS TEAMS
WINTER DAWSON ATHLETICS TEAMS
Spring Dawson Athletics Teams
Dawson Athletics Philosophy
The focus of the Middle School athletics programis for students to gain experience in various sports and athletics skill development. The athletics department, coaches and athletes work together to create an inclusive, competitive team environment, while preparing students for the transition to high school athletics. As student-athletes at a Challenge Success school, our Dawson Bears will also gain experience in life skills such as time management.
Dawson Athletics offers a no-cut policy that encourages students to be multi-sport athletics and take risks in learning new skills. However, representative roles are based on many factors such as being a great teammate, demonstrated ability and commitment.
Dawson Athletics offers a no-cut policy that encourages students to be multi-sport athletics and take risks in learning new skills. However, representative roles are based on many factors such as being a great teammate, demonstrated ability and commitment.
Program Goals
- Develop sport-specific skills
- Develop knowledge of game strategies and rules
- Have the opportunity to work cooperatively towards team goals
- Develop a positive attitude towards teammates and opponents
- Promote sportsmanship on and off the court/field at all times
- Promote the concept of “nothing without labor”
- Encourage the development of leadership qualities
- Provide each athlete the opportunity to work toward a healthy lifestyle
NCSAA & SNMSG Championships
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Cheer
2023 NCSAA Cheer & Dance Grand Champion
2023 NCSAA It's Showtime! Grand Champion -
Flag Football
2021 - 7/8 Team -
Golf
2023 - SNMSG City Champions -
Track & Field
2022 - 7/8 Girls: Championship (Overall)
2022 - NCSAA 7/8 Boys: 400m, Long Jump
2022 - NCSAA 7/8 Girls: 400m, 100m, Long Jump
Red Rock Athletic Conference Championships
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Basketball
2010 - 7/8 Girls
2018 - 5/6 Boys
2021-22 - 7/8 Boys
2022-23 - 5/6 Boys
2022-23 - 7/8 Boys -
Cross Country
2016 - 5/6 Girls
2018 - 7/8 Girls -
Football
2004 - 5/6th2006 – 5/6th2009 – 7/8th2010 – 7/8th2011 – 7/8th2022 – 7/8th
2021 – 7/8th -
Swim
2015 – 7/8th 1st place Individual 100 freestyle -
Tennis
2011 - 14U/USTA2015 – 5/8th Tournament Singles Champ -
Volleyball
2008 – 5/6
2016 - 5/6
2017 - 5/6
Seasons
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Fall - August through November
Flag Football 5th/6th –7th/8thGirls Volleyball 5th/6th–7th/8th*Cheerleading 5th–8thCross-Country 5th–8th
*Girls only -
Winter - November through March
Cheerleading 5th – 8thBasketball 5th/6th – 7th/8th **Swimming 5th - 8th
**Boys & Girls -
Spring - March through May
Soccer 5th/6th–7th/8thTennis Grades 5th–8thTrack and Field 5th/6th–7th /8th **
Golf 5th-8th
Baseball 5th-8th
**Boys & Girls
The Alexander Dawson School
The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, an independent school located on 33-acres in the community of Summerlin, is Nevada’s first Stanford University Challenge Success partner school for students in early childhood through grade eight. Utilizing the unique Challenge Success framework, Dawson uses research-based strategies and programs that emphasize student academics, wellbeing, and a healthy school-life balance to create more engaged, motivated, and resilient learners and leaders. At Dawson, students achieve their individual potential while savoring life and meeting the challenges of the world.