Athletics & Community Blog
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
Athletics Blog – September 2nd
The Season is in Full Swing
I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing 3-day weekend. As we head into the second week of ASAs and the official start of YAC MS Basketball and HS Volleyball seasons, I want to give a shout out to our boys’ and girls’ volleyball teams.
Athletics Blog – August 26th
Dear ISY Community,
Welcome to the first day of Session 1 ASAs! There are many activities on offer this session and teachers are ready to get started. Please check your child’s Power School account for a complete list of their activities. If there is a fee associated with your child’s ASA, please make sure to pay at the Business Office before Friday, September 6th.
Athletics Blog – August 19th
As the new Athletic Director, I am excited to be here at ISY and I’m as ready as you are to start the new school year. My first blog post will be a very busy one, with information on secondary and elementary school athletics programs, as well as Session 1 ASAs. I know many parents are also excited to see what the swim programs have to offer this year so there is a special page set aside for that as well.
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Yangon, Myanmar
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