May 3, 2024
Athletics and Activities
Dear Chinthes,
Today (Friday) there is a PA event on the ISY campus. This means that the campus facilities will be closed from 3:00 PM onwards.
This week our young elementary school athletes got to show their skills. On Thursday afternoon, ISM visited ISY for some friendly basketball games. This was an opportunity for our young players to play under a ref, with a scoreboard timer and a crowd. Please read the Elementary Athletics section for more information about this sport exchange.
Next Wednesday the middle school badminton team will travel to ILBC International School for their Yangon Athletic Conference tournament. Please read here next week with the results of the tournament. We wish them well for this event. Go Chinthes!!
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 Thursday afternoon, ISM visited ISY for some friendly basketball games. This was an opportunity for our young players to play under a ref, with scoreboard timer and a crowd. YIS was also organized to attend but they had to pull out at the last minute.
ISM arrived and then the games began shortly afterwards. We played several games of 10 minute halves. The games were refereed by ISY’s own Mr. Just. This helped to keep the games flowing.
The students had a blast playing against another school. Everyone was able to get a good amount of time on court and touch the ball. Being part of a team is a wonderful experience for young people so these games were welcomed by our athletes.
The students played the games in great spirits. Fair play was running high!
No scores were taken for these games, however, it was clear that ISY were the better team. Not that we were counting.
Well done to our young athletes that played on Thursday afternoon.
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
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