Happy New Year, ISY Community,

New Touch Pads and Scoreboard Elevate Our Swim Program

This week, we were excited to unveil our brand-new touch pads and scoreboard at the pool, a significant upgrade for our swim program that was put to the test during our most recent swim meet. The new technology not only improves the accuracy and efficiency of our events but also enhances the overall experience for our students and the entire ISY community.

During the meet, it was incredible to see how the touch pads immediately recorded times, providing instant feedback for swimmers and coaches alike. The scoreboard, with its clear, real-time updates, allowed parents, spectators, and students to follow the action closely—something that truly elevates the energy and excitement of the competition.

The new setup doesn’t just streamline the meet logistics; it also strengthens our swimmers’ experience. Being able to instantly see their times on the board and compare their progress is both motivating and rewarding. It’s an experience that adds an extra layer of professionalism and excitement to our swim events, making them more engaging for everyone involved.

For our students, this upgrade is a big deal. It gives them the opportunity to see how far they’ve come, track their progress, and experience the thrill of competition in a more dynamic environment. We are so excited for the potential this holds to continue improving our swim program and to provide our athletes with the best possible experience.

We look forward to hosting many more exciting competitions with this new setup and continuing to elevate our sports programs here at ISY.

Girls Softball – Sign Up Now!

We are thrilled to announce the return of girls’ softball at ISY! It’s been a while since we’ve had a full team, and we couldn’t be more excited to get started again. Whether you’re a seasoned player or completely new to the sport, this is your chance to join a team, develop your skills, and have fun!

For girls currently participating in basketball or touch rugby, don’t worry—you can join the team after your SEASAC trip. We encourage everyone to sign up and be part of this exciting new season.

Practice Schedule:

Click here for the tentative practice schedule.

Sign up now and help us make this a season to remember! Use the following link to register: Sign Up Form

Let’s hit the field and bring back the spirit of softball to ISY!

Badminton Season Begins!

The badminton season is officially underway! We’re kicking off the SEASAC season now, followed by the YAC season later in the year. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or simply love the sport, this is your chance to represent ISY and showcase your talent.

Practice Schedule:

Click here for the tentative practice schedule.

Don’t wait—sign up now to be part of the team! Use the following link to register: Sign Up Form

We’re looking forward to a fantastic season full of teamwork, growth, and success. See you on the court!

After School Activities (ASAs) – Session 2 ASAs will start on January 27th, and end on  April 11.  Sign-up on PowerSchool will start next week on Monday, January 20th at 7 PM, where you can choose 2 activities. On Tuesday, January 21st, starting at 7 PM you can sign up for your remaining activities.  Registration will close completely on Wednesday, January 22nd at 7 PM. Here is a step by step guide if you need help.  

Here are the offerings for this session: 

ASA Session 2 Booklet

Please look below for this weeks game highlights!!

Best regards,

Rebekka Jensen (Ms. Bekka)

Athletics, Arts, and Activities Coordinator

The International School Yangon

• Tuesda, January 21st: MS Football vs ISM @ ISM / ISY

• Friday, January 24th: HS Basketball vs. ILBC @ ISY

• Sunday, January 18th: HS Boys Softball vs. Pythons and Dream Team @ The American Club

ISY vs ILBC – Girls Basketball

Score: ISY 14, ILBC 11 (Overtime)

ISY jumped to an early lead and held on until the final seconds of regulation. In overtime, ISY scored more points than ILBC and claimed their first win of the YAC season. As always, it was a team effort with Angel and Christine leading the way, and Sally demonstrating how defense is to be played.

ISY vs ILBC – Boys Basketball

Score: ISY 56, ILBC 27

This was our second friendly match before YAC. All players got time on the court and had the opportunity to play what they have been practicing. It was a great start! The entire team contributed to the success.

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:

rjensen@isyedu.org

Kindest regards,

Ms. Rebekka Jensen (Ms. Bekka)

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