Sports
Recognised as a Sports College, King Edward's Aston offers as many as 27 sports and specialises in a good number (below) during 1hr 40min sports sessions for all Year 7-11 pupils.
- Rugby (Main School Sport) - Autumn/Winter/Early Spring
- Hockey - Autumn/Winter/Early Spring
- Athletics - Spring/Summer
- Cricket - Spring/Summer
- Basketball
- Football - Spring/Summer
- Badminton
- Tennis
- Squash
Senior (Year 12 and 13) pupils are offered the chance to take part in many activities within and outside the school during their games lessons. This has previously included undertaking conservation work at Moseley Bog.
Each year each house competes to win the Hawkesford Trophy based on each house's performance in a variety of sports, starting in October with the Cross-Country race involving a 1-mile lap around Aston Park located next door to the school. Throughout the three terms there are sports such as football, Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Cricket, Rugby, Rugby Sevens, Swimming Gala, Tennis, Hockey etc. and it all culminates to the end of year Sports Day at nearby Alexander Stadium.
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