Athletics

Welcome to AIS - West Athletics:

AIS - West believes in offering a wide array of athletic opportunities to students striving for competitive excellence while encouraging the highest levels of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play. Students at AIS - West have an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of Athletics at the high school (Varsity, Junior Varsity, Middle School, and Elementary School levels).

In our Elementary and Middle School Athletics program, we strive to promote healthy competition and to embody the highest ideals of sportsmanship and respect. Participation, performance, and competition in the athletic program will focus on the opportunity for students to develop and exhibit skills to the best of their abilities.

At the High School level, AIS - West is a member of CISSA West (Cairo International School Sports Association) which includes other schools in close proximity to our campus. We are currently pursuing becoming a member of an International Sports League, and hope to offer international competition in the near future. Our competitive/varsity teams also compete with the other member schools in Esol when available.

AIS - West - will follow a standard American Sports model with Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Middle School Athletics. Each season will be 8-10 weeks in duration with multiple local games and tournaments as part of the season.

In the near future, we foresee AIS - West competing in an established international league with our Varsity teams.

AIS - West - also competes with the other member schools in CISSA which follow a British Sports Model.

These competitions and tournaments include:

U9, U10 and U11 Football (Soccer) – Boys and Girls - Local

U12, U14, U16, and U18 Football (Soccer) – Boys and Girls – Local and International

U12, U14, U16, and U18 Swimming – Boys and Girls

U12, U14, U16, and U18 Track and Field – Boys and Girls

U12, U14, U16, and U18 Cross Country – Boys and Girls

U14, U16 and U18 Volleyball – Boys and Girls

U14, U16 and U18 Basketball – Boys and Girls

Our athletic teams practice 3-4 days a week. Teams typically practice after school from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Most competitions are held during the week, but there are occasional weekend commitments.

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General Information

Q. What sports and activities do you offer in Middle & High School?

Middle School

Fall	Winter	Spring
Boys Volleyball	Boys Basketball	Track & Field
Girls Volleyball	Girls Basketball	Tennis
Cross Country	Swimming	Swimming
Boys Soccer		Golf
Girls Soccer

High School

Fall	Winter	Spring
Boys Soccer	Boys Basketball	Track & Field
Girls Soccer	Girls Basketball	Tennis
Boys Volleyball	Swimming	Swimming
Girls Volleyball		Golf
Cross Country

Q. Seasons:

Fall Season	Winter Season	Spring Season

September to November	November to March	March to May

Q. How often are practices?

Sports practices take place three times a week and run Sunday to Wednesday. They typically begin after school and run for 90 minutes to 2 hours, ending by 4:45pm.

Q. Who coaches the teams?

Where possible, we try to recruit coaches from within our staff community. When there is no one with the relevant experience or skills set, we look to recruit specialist coaches from outside AIS - West.

Q. How are athletes selected for the sports teams?

At the beginning of each season, tryouts are held, normally for the first two or three days of practice. All students wanting to be considered for a team should sign up and attend tryouts. When selecting a team, coaches are encouraged to assess the athletes’ skill level, knowledge of the game, team work, personality, and fitness.

Both the coaches and the Athletic Director are involved in the team selection process, to ensure that the best possible teams for each age level are selected. After the teams have been selected, we expect all athletes who were successful in getting in to the first team to commit to the whole season and continue training.

Q. Can Middle School students play on a High School team?

Middle School students who display exceptional talent may play for the High School team provided they have trained for the whole season with that team.

Q. What forms do I need to complete for my child to play for a team?

The forms are available on the website. The forms give permission for your child to participate in the team. After your child has signed up for a team or activity, he or she will receive access to the documentation that details key dates throughout the season, approximate trip costs, and a disclaimer on agreeing that if your child is selected to play for the team then you agree to pay the full amount for the trip.

Q. Who do the teams play and how often do they compete?

Our teams have the opportunity to play in the CISSA league and potentially OASIS tournaments and events, at the end of each season. Sports teams also play matches and tournaments with local schools and club teams throughout the season.

Handbooks and Sign-Off Forms

Here are the documents and forms that are important for all MS and HS Students and Parents. These forms are needed for participation in the school’s Athletics program.

AISE STUDENT-ATHLETE SIGN UP FORM

Student-Athlete Form: The student-athlete form is to be completed & submitted by the student's parents &/or legal guardians

OASIS ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES HANDBOOK

This booklet is complete with policies, procedures and practical information for parents and students regarding all aspects of the OASIS Athletic and Activity program.

Please click on the link to read the OASIS Athletics & Activities Handbook

Please click on the link to read the OASIS OAC Statement of Rules for Participants

TRIP & TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION FORM

Important travel documentation all students need to have to be eligible to travel on any AISE Athletic and Activity trip.

Please click on the link to read the Trip & Travel Documentation Form

Important Dates and Sign-Ups

AIS - West Athletics Handbook

Teams

CISSA/OASIS/Esol Conferences

What is CISSA?

CISSA stands for Cairo International Schools Sports Association and and was set up to provide quality sports tournaments, matches and festivals for all students. AISE is a founder member of CISSA

CISSA Events & Dates

What is OASIS?

OASIS is the International Activities Conference that allows AIS students to travel outside Egypt and compete against other International School

OASIS Events & Dates

What is ESOL?

ESOL is the Activities Conference that allows our students to compete against other ESOL schools that are located outside Egypt

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