April 26, 2024
Athletics and Activities
Dear Chinthes,
Welcome back from the Thingyan break. I hope that you are all a little more rested leading into the last stretch until the end of the year. Speaking of which, there are six more weeks until the end of the school year so this might be a good time to try out the school’s wonderful facilities. If you would like to use any of the school’s facilities please read the Facilities section below. There you will find information on the times the facilities are available and how to book your space, date and time. If you like it, keep going because the facilities will be open throughout the summer holiday.
Athletics seems to have slowed down a little as we near the end of the year but don’t tell that to our badminton teams. Our middle and high school teams are currently training hard for their end of season events. The middle school team will play on May 8 at ILBC and the high school team will play on May 18 at ISY. Both the middle and high school teams are bringing good form into these events, and I know that I am looking forward to seeing how ISY does.
After school activities have finished for the year however there are some groups that are continuing for a little longer. You should have received information if your child’s group is continuing for longer.
The ISY Football Mini-league has successfully started this week and I am pleased to say that my Green machine team had a good first up win. The mini-league carries on today, Monday and Tuesday, then takes a break until after high school exams have finished. Here is a link to the draw so you can come by on game days and support your team.
On May 2, the ISY grade 4 and 5 basketball team will play a friendly tournament against Yangon International School and International School Myanmar. This will be a round robin tournament so our young athletes will play two games. The tournament will start approximately 3:15 PM. The games are to promote the understanding of playing in a competitive environment of refs, coaches, supporters and subbing, yet without the pressure of keeping score.
Upcoming Athletic Events and Practices
Middle School Events
Badminton Girls and Boys YAC Championship, May 8 at ILBC
High School Events
Badminton Girls and Boys YAC Championship, May 18 at ISY
Practice Times
MS/HS Badminton
Monday/Wednesday girls/boys 3:30-5:30 PM (ISY Gym)
ES Swim Team:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2:20-3:20 PM
MS and HS Swim Team:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 3:30-5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday 6:45-7:45 AM
Community Sports Group
The Community Sports Group has started the ISY Football Mini-league. The first games were successfully held on Wednesday with the second round today (Friday). This is a very popular tournament and from what I hear from the first round of games it will continue to be a popular tournament for this year and for years to come!
For more information on the tournament and the Community Sports Group please follow this link to their website.
ISY/YIS Exchange – Basketball
Elementary School Athletics
On May 2, the ISY grade 4 and 5 basketball team will play a friendly tournament against Yangon International School and International School Myanmar. This will be a round robin tournament so our young athletes will play two games. The tournament will start approximately 3:15 PM. The games are to promote the understanding of playing in a competitive environment of refs, coaches, supporters and subbing, yet without the pressure of keeping score.
ISY/YIS Exchange – Football
High School Athletic
The next high school event is the Yangon Athletics Conference badminton tournament. This tournament will be hosted by ISY. It will be played on May 18.
Middle School Athletics
The next middle school event is the Yangon Athletics Conference badminton tournament. This tournament will be hosted by ILBC. It will be played on May 8.
YCI Badminton Tournament
After School Activities
After school activities have finished for the year however there are some groups that are continuing for a little longer. You should have received information if your child’s group is continuing for longer.
Swim Team
Here are the training times for our elementary, middle and high school swim teams.
ES Swim Team:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2:20-3:20 PM
MS and HS Swim Team:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 3:30-5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday 6:45-7:45 AM
ISY Sports Broadcasting
Last year a sports broadcasting club was started at ISY. They were able to cover some of our high school basketball games with great success. They produced a very professionally polished product.
This year they will cover our high school athletics for the whole year. If you are interested in this please follow the link below and this will lead you to the group’s Youtube page. So far the group has covered two high school volleyball games and some of the high school basketball games from last year.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIzBh86SGxeV22RG6ZHYW2g
Facility Schedules
Due to the holidays on May 2 and 22 the pool and gym will be closed for these days.
On May 3 there is a PA event at ISY. The campus will be closed from 3PM.
ISY facilities are open and ready to be enjoyed by the ISY community. You will be able to see below the available times to different facilities.
Please note, to use ISY facilities you MUST use this booking form and be a member of the ISY community. No people outside of the ISY community will be given access to ISY without previous permission. This form also includes a liability waver.
Tennis Court
Weekdays 2:30-6:00PM
Weekends 8:00AM-6:00PM
(Middle and elementary school students need to be accompanied by an adult)
Swimming Pool
Mornings
Open 6:30 – 7:30 AM Monday – Friday
Afternoons
Monday 5-6 PM
Tuesday 3:00-6 PM
Wednesday 5-6 PM
Thursday 3:00-6 PM
Friday 5-6 PM
Weekends
Open Saturday 8 AM – 12 PM
Closed Sunday
(Please note to use the Swimming Pool you must book your place)
Fitness/Weights Room
Weekdays
Closed 7 AM – 2:30 PM (School hours)
Weekends
24 hours (Please note to use the Weights/Fitness Room you must book your place)
**Please note** The Fitness/Weights Room is busy with a lot of equipment in it. Could all users please tidy up after themselves. This means wiping down equipment after using them and returning all weights and moveable equipment back to its correct place. This will make for a much more pleasant experience for everyone!
HS students may use the Fitness/weights Weights Room unsupervised.
MS students may use the Fitness/Weights Room only with adult supervision.
ES students are not allowed in the Fitness/Weights Room.
Outdoor Areas
Weekdays
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 3:30 – 6 PM
The Field
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the field will be used until 5:30 for ISY sports teams practice.
(Please note that to use the Outdoor Spaces you must book your place)
Weekends
8 AM – 6 PM
**These times may change once more sports start up at ISY**
Questions or More Information
As always, if you have any questions about what is in this blog or anything else that you may think of related to activities or athletics please feel free to contact me at:
Kindest regards,
Mr. Jonathan O’Sullivan
The International School Yangon
20 Shwe Taungyar Street
Bahan Township
Yangon, Myanmar
+95 (0) 9 880 441 040