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Athletics & Activities Blog – May 7

ISY Staff Get Certified on the New Climbing Wall

If you have not been in the gym for the past few months, you have missed the installation of a new, state-of-the-art climbing wall! ISY installed the wall in the gymnasium during January/February 2021. The wall is going to support two top-rope climbing areas as well as two Tru-Blu devices, which automatically belay climbers. This will enable PE teachers and ASA advisors to have more climbers on the wall safely at a time.

Seven members of our local staff, including PE assistants, lifeguards, and security staff, received their SEACF Level 1 certifications earlier this week. This will enable them to assist with PE classes and ASAs during the 2021-22 school year. There will be another certification for international staff in August.

ISY Facilities Update (May 7-16)

The following schedule is subject to change. Please note when making reservations: if a space does not appear, it is either full or has been blocked for a school activity.

Swimming pool lane space is VERY limited! There have been many “no-shows” this week, which means that lanes could have been used by others.

If you reserve a lane and cannot make it for your session PLEASE cancel your reservation by emailing lisom@isyedu.org. We ask that family members share a lane.

Outdoor Areas

Open Daily 8am – 6pm

Swimming Pool

Monday/Wednesday/Friday 7-9am
Tuesday/Thursday 2-4pm
Saturday 8am-12pm
Closed Sunday

Weight Room and Fitness Area

Open 24-Hours

Close contact sports will not be permitted at this time. Visitors must provide their own sports equipment. Group size of six or fewer people are permitted at this time.

Elementary school students MUST be accompanied by a parent or adult supervisor at all times. One parent / adult must accompany no more than five students. The parent and child(ren) must all must sign-up online to an available time slot ahead of time in order to maintain proper social distancing measures. ISY is not responsible for supervision of students during these times.

Please note masks need to be worn in all public areas of the school, except while in the water. This includes while using the outdoor facilities for small group games and activities. We also ask that you make every attempt to practice social distancing. Please always enter through the front steps area as this entrance is outfitted with a thermal camera to check temperatures. In addition, please bring your school ID to avoid the need to sign-in at the front gate. We also ask that everyone wash their hands at the sinks on the front steps before entering the campus. The indoor gym is not available at this time.

Please use the following link to reserve a space. If there is a space and time that does not appear on the form, then it has been blocked for a program or filled by other users. Facility Reservation Form

Any questions should be addressed to Ms. Isom: lisom@isyedu.org

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