BISS Tigers Sports
Team Programme
www.bisspudong.com
Foreword
The British International School Shanghai, Pudong is committed to excellence in sports as part of a larger commitment to
excellence in education. The guiding principle behind our BISS Tigers teams’ participation in the athletic federations, to which we
are affiliated, is our belief in its educational value for our students.
Interschool sports promote character traits of high value to personal development and success in later life. These include the
drive to take one’s talents to the highest level of performance; embracing the discipline needed to reach high standards; learning
to work with others as a team in pursuit of a common goal; and adherence to codes of fairness and respect. Sports also play an
important role in creating a sense of community within the school.
The British International School Shanghai Pudong’s mission defines expectations both on the field and off. In the name of
excellence, we aim for a level of sports performance that will frequently produce winning seasons and the realistic opportunity
to compete for team or individual championships. We have a strong and committed coaching staff, with increasing numbers of
students competing year on year. For the forthcoming year, Heads of Sport have been assigned for: Basketball, Football, Netball,
Rugby, Volleyball and Swimming. These coaches have many years’ experience and enthusiasm in their respective sports, with a
target of increasing participation and success.
We are committed to the physical and emotional well-being of student athletes and to the social development of the whole
person. We recognise that great demands are placed on students who participate in interschool sport, and we are committed
to providing support to help them manage these demands and get the most out of their BISS Tigers experience, via leagues,
tournaments and international tours. Athletes are expected to adhere to a level of conduct that brings credit to themselves and
the school and upholds the values of citizenship and service.
In addition to sports programmes, we deliver a broad range of sports within the PE Curriculum, which create rich opportunities
for students to participate in Club Sports, House Tournaments and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, individual exercise and
recreation.
Wayne Grant
Director of Sport
Welcome to Our New Look Sports Team
Programme
This year, we have decided to produce two important reference books for parents, which cover the school’s extensive sports
programme and Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) as defined in the SPACE programme and which we hope will improve your
experience of the two programmes. The idea behind the change in format is to allow parents and students to better plan their year
and thus help students to reach the goals that they wish to achieve, whether it be competing for the football team in the ACAMIS
tournament, or travelling to Jakarta to compete with the school’s newly formed FOBISIA team.
Splitting the programmes allows students to become involved more in both the sports teams and the CCAs. Students wishing to
join a CCA halfway through a term after a sports team has finished can contact Chris Haley to register for a new activity halfway
through a term. Please note that being accepted onto a new activity is dependent on availability of places.
Sportsmanship
At BISS Pudong, we understand that success in sport is not merely a matter of achieving victory, and victory without
sportsmanship, dignity and honour is hollow. Good sportsmanship is when teammates, opponents, coaches and officials treat
each other with respect, and we expect those representing our school to uphold our high standards. Students learn the basics
of sportsmanship from the adults in their lives, especially their parents and their coaches. Students who see adults behaving in
a sportsmanlike way gradually come to understand that the real winners in sports are those who know how to persevere and to
behave with dignity — whether they win or lose a game.
How To Use the Book
The booklet is broken down into the different disciplines. Each discipline is laid out in the same way to make things easier:
• Introduction
• Coaching staff
• 2013/14 Successes
• Registration and Trial Dates
• 2014/15 Tournaments
Monthly Updates
To help keep parents better informed about the programmes, a monthly news email will be sent at the end of each month
containing any changes, upcoming sports fixtures, and celebrating the great work and achievements of both students and the
activity leaders during this time.
Communication and Cancellation of Games or Practices
All sports have set days on which they will train, however, at times there may be reason to change or add sessions. On these
occassions, the coach will directly email parents in advance to inform them of the changes.
Students are expected to monitor, on a regular basis, the information board outside of The Hub in C Block for any changes.
Fixtures
Sports fixtures will be advertised on the school’s website as far in advance as is possible, as well being advertised on the monthly
news email.
Registration
Registration is a vital starting point for our programmes. It keeps us informed about the volume of students interested in our
activities, allowing effective staff and resource preparation, gives us the opportunity to take contact details, allowing for good
communication.
To register for one of the sports teams in this booklet take note of:
• Registration period
• Trial Date
• Time
(Failure to register within the given period will jeopardise a student’s position on the team if they are successful in the trial)
Any sport which does not have a trial date is a “Competition Only” event. Assessments are still required and will be overseen by
Wayne Grant, Director of Sports.
To register for a sports team fill out the relevant registration form which will be located at www.bisspudong.com during the sports
registration period. Once you have accessed the website follow the below instructions to find the registration forms.
• Hover the cursor over “Our Students” tab at the top of the page
• Click the “Sports Teams” option
• Click “CCAs - SPACE Programme”
If you have any questions regarding any payment please contact Director of Sports, Wayne Grant.
Late Bus Service
The majority of our CCAs in the SPACE programme run from 3.15 - 4.15pm. We run an extensive bus service from Monday to Friday.
This service is more limited than the normal after-school services and you may need to select an alternative bus stop to the one
you usually use. These buses leave school at approximately 4.20pm. There is NO additional charge for these buses.
Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries regarding our late bus programme.
Locations
A list of all activities and locations will be advertised on the noticeboard outside of The Hub in C block for Years 6 and up, and any
daily location changes will also be advertised there.
In the first week of any sports team activity, Years 5 and below will be taken by their class teachers to B Block Hall, where they will
be collected by activity leaders.
Information will be sent home via email to remind parents and students when a team’s registration period is approaching; the
email will also contain a direct link to the individual registration forms.
Please Note: School staff are NOT able to register your activities for you. If you have difficulty with accessing the registration
site, please initially try accessing using a VPN or different web browser. If the problem persists, please wait a short period before
trying again. If the system is still not working properly for you, please contact the activities coordinator, Chris Haley, at c-haley@
bisspudong.com.
Transport Home
CCA bus option is a mandatory box. If your child does not require a CCA bus then please click “Own Transport” in this option.
Students being collected from school after CCAs must be met by parents or their driver at the main gate, and NOT from the Early
Years entrance. Activity leaders, who have responsibility for students, cannot drop students off at the Early Years entrance as they
have to remain at the main gate until all their students are collected.
Up-to-date contact numbers are very important for us – please ensure these are provided.
After-school bus information is also listed on the website.
Payments
Although most of the tournament and competition costs are paid for by the school, some do incur an extra charge. If any
additional fees are required, you will be informed of this via email with clear instruction on how the payment should be made, and
to whom it should be paid.
If you have received the Sports Team Booklet, but not the SPACE booklet as well, please contact Chris Haley at c-haley@
bisspudong.com and one will be sent home with your eldest child. Alternatively, an online copy of the booklet can be found at
www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/shanghai/pudong/students/sports-teams
Sports Federations
The BISS Tigers are affiliated to a number of sports federations that provide structured interscholastic competitions in a range of
sports season for our student athletes locally, nationally and internationally.
Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS)
For our older students, the highlight of the sporting year is the end-of-season ACAMIS tournament. The BISS Tigers compete in the
Green Division and travel across Asia to compete in volleyball, basketball, netball, rugby, swimming and football tournaments,
enjoying three days of intense competition and collegiality with other schools from different cities. This is a great learning
experience, building teamwork and drawing some outstanding performances from students.
ACAMIS Green Division Teams
The British
International
School Shanghai
Pudong (BISS Pd)
Beijing City
International
School (BCIS)
British Internal
School Beijing
(BIS BJ)
Kaohsiung
American School
Taiwan (KAS)
Renaissance
Shanghai
College Hong Kong Community
(RCHK)
International
School Honqiao
(SCIS Hq)
BIG 12
The BIG 12 is a new addition to the sports calendar. In an effort to extend seasons, we have developed an additional sports
federation that will bring competitive games and tournaments against Local Chinese, Japanese, Korean Schools (with
International Divisions) as well as our sister School, BISS Puxi. While this federation is in its formative stages, we will focus only on
the following sports: football, basketball and badminton.
China International Schools Sports Association (CISSA)
Middle School students play against other schools on a weekly basis in a range of sports as part of the CISSA programme. Different
sports operate at different times of the year, with opportunities for teams of boys and girls in football, volleyball and basketball, as
well as boys’ rugby and girls’ netball teams. There are also competitions for athletics, tennis and cross-country running. This gives
our students the maximum possible exposure to their favourite sports in a competitive but friendly atmosphere, preparing them
for tough sporting challenges later on.
Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA)
Students from Year 4 to Year 10 have the opportunity to compete in the FOBISIA games, international sporting events held three
times each year in a variety of destinations across Asia. A team of multi-talented students is selected to compete in football,
athletics, swimming and basketball or T-ball. As much a celebration of sport as a competition, the FOBISIA games are a real
experience for those who take part.
FOBISIA Conference A: DIVISION A2
British
International
School Shanghai
Pudong (BISS Pd)
British
International
School Jakarta
(BISJ)
British
Dulwich College
International
Beijing (DCB)
School Hi Chi Minh
City (BISHCMC)
Kellet School Hong Taipei European
Kong (KSHK)
School (TES)
The teams compete in age groups in the following sports:
U15 FOBISSEA (Nov): Athletics, Basketball, Football and Swimming
U13 FOBISSEA (March): Athletics, Basketball, Football and Swimming
U11 FOBISSEA (May): Athletics, Football, T-ball and Swimming
Shanghai International Schools Athletics Conference (SISAC)
Senior students play high quality competitive sport in the SISAC leagues, with opportunities in Division One and Division Two
ensuring that young sportsmen and sportswomen are playing at the right level to challenge and develop them. Students have the
experience of hosting and playing away in football, volleyball, rugby, netball and basketball, as well as competing in cross-country,
tennis and athletics tournaments. Intense but friendly rivalries with other schools help to build team spirit and our students learn
to win well and (occasionally) lose with good grace and determination to learn.
East Division SISAC Schools
British
International
School
Shanghai,
Pudong
(BISS Pd)
Concordia
(CISS)
Dulwich College Shanghai
Shanghai (DCS) American
School Pudong
(SAS Pd)
Shanghai
Community
International
School Pudong
(SCIS Pd)
SMIC Private
School (SMIC)
Yew Chung
International
School Pudong
(YCIS)
Shanghai Swim League (SSL)
We have a very strong swimming programme and swimmers from Year 3 up train hard and compete regularly in high level
competitions throughout the year. Swimmers understand, perhaps as much as anybody, that hard work in training pays off in
competition.
Shanghai International Youth Soccer League (SIYSL)
Shanghai International Youth Soccer League (SIYSL) is committed to providing a safe, fun, and progressive learning environment
to develop recreational and competitive youth soccer players to the best of their ability. The goal of the league is the development
of mental and physical talent of all players to the highest level possible, both as an individual and as a team player. The league
runs two seasons: 1st from October – November and the 2nd April – June. We will be entering teams in both seasons, without
compromising our commitments to our existing sports programme.
Football
Our football programmes are well organised offering continuity through the teams and year groups. The structure of our football
programmes allow our best players access to high class coaching and allows those who are developing their skills plenty of
opportunity to progress through the teams.
The traditional values of hard work, dedication and sportsmanship are all held in high esteem, complemented by the total
commitment of the coaching staff to individual needs, personal welfare and every student’s enjoyment of the game.
Football is an integral part of the curriculum and is played competitively throughout the school from Year 2. For the Junior teams,
the emphasis is on enjoying the game and each session is planned to challenge the players, whilst emphasising core skills at all
times. As the players progress into the Middle School, their basic skills are supplemented with more complex concepts as their
understanding of the game grows. The emphasis for the Upper and Senior teams lies in developing greater consistency and
improving performance through more structured practices and increased coaching time. The competitive aspect of the game is a
prime focus for Senior Football, and teams will set their targets towards competing in the SISAC and ACAMIS tournaments at the
end of the season.
Coaching Staff
Every coach is a member of staff who manages the team; each member of staff is supported with a qualified or highly experienced
football coach who is a member of the PE department. This keeps the school club up to date with the latest football practices and
offers opportunity for position-specific training sessions.
We also work with external Academies run by Sports For Life and Ebbe Sand Football Academy to offer high level additional
training, and we encourage opportunities for students to play in other teams and leagues outside of school.
Head Coach: Craig Northedge ([email protected])
Assistant Coaches: Colin McGuigan , Solomon Lukose , Wayne Grant , Andy Groark, Chris Chappell, Steve King, Richard Paez , Dean
Chaudhry and Chris Kalff
2013/14 Successes
Development of girls and boys football continues to improve at a fast rate. In all years, participation has increased and along with
it, so has the standard of football. At the younger levels, the combination of dedicated teachers, the Ebbe Sand Football Academy
and Sport For Life coaching, has helped dramatically to boost the skill and ability level of players. Though winning is not the prime
focus beyond CISSA Football, all teams have experienced success through their various ages.
At Senior level, this season proved to be almost a mirror image of the last. The Boys D1 side came second in the SISAC Senior
Division League and went on, once again to win the ACAMIS Tournament in Beijing, for a third consecutive year. A fantastic
achievement! The Girls repeated their season of last and came second in their Division and lost narrowly 1-0 in the ACAMIS final, to
come runners up in the competition.
The senior teams’ successes has been a direct result of the players’ dedication and commitment to training as well as the huge
amount of time coaches put into training and fixtures.
U8s, U10s and U12s Competitive Football
Registration and Trial Dates
Activity
Registration Period
Trial Date
Time
Year 5 - 13 Football (Boys &
Girls)
Mon 25th Aug - Sun 7th Sept
Sat 30th Aug
10am - 2pm
2014/15 Football Tournaments and Competitions
CISSA
Age Group
Trial Date
Training Day
Start Date
Time
Competition Date
& Season End
Years 8 - 9 (Boys)
30th Aug
Wed
10th September
3.15pm - 4.15pm
15th Nov
Years 5 - 7 (Boys)
30th Aug
Fri
12th September
3.15pm - 4.15pm
15th Nov
Years 8 - 9 (Girls)
30th Aug
Wed
10th September
3.15pm - 4.15pm
15th Nov
Years 5 - 7 (Girls)
30th Aug
Thurs
11th September
3.15pm - 4.15pm
15th Nov
SISAC / ACAMIS Pre-Season Training
Age Group
Trial Date
Training Day
Start Date
Time
Years 10 - 13 (Boys)
29th November
Tue & Thurs
11th Nov
3.15pm - 5pm
Years 10 - 13 (Girls)
29th November
Tue & Thurs
12th Nov
3.15pm - 5pm
SISAC / ACAMIS
Age Group
Training Day
Start Date
Time
SISAC Tournament
ACAMIS Tournament
Years 10 - 13 (Boys)
11-a-side
Tue & Thurs
13th Jan
3.15pm - 5pm
11th Apr
N/A
Years 10 - 13 (Boys)
7-a-side
Wed & Fri
14th Jan
3.15pm - 5pm
18th Apr
23rd Apr
Years 10 - 13 (Girls)
7-a-side
Wed & Fri
14th Jan
3.15pm - 5pm
18th Apr
23rd Apr
The school also offers competitive football opportunities for U8s, U10s and U12s, within the Shanghai International Youth Soccer
League. The league will run twice an academic year, the first between September and November, and the second between April
and June. There will be 8 Saturday fixtures during each period which students will be able to compete in. Please note, there is a
fee of 600 RMB per student to compete in this league, but there is NO fee for students to participate in the training. The program
for this age group has remained within the CCA SPACE programme under the heading of Fun and Fit Football. Students can
participate in this CCA by simply registering during the normal CCA registration periods.
Netball
Through playing Netball as an extra-curricular sport we aim to maximise talent and performance through the development of core
skills, tactical knowledge and games sense, alongside positive attitudes which value respect, commitment, determination and
team work.
BISS Pudong encourages pupils of all abilities to enjoy netball, whether it is at recreational or team level. Although we strive for
excellence both in performance and attitude, we cater for all students regardless of their level of knowledge and understanding of
the game.
Four age groups operate in total, with teams competing in U11, U13, U15 and U19 age groups in CISSA, SISAC and ACAMIS sports
leagues. There are plenty of opportunities for players to compete against other international schools from Shanghai and Asia.
During the 2013/2014 netball season, the Pudong Tigers performed extremely well in these leagues, and all teams achieved 2nd
place at their respective end-of-season tournaments. We look forward to seeing our teams once again achieve great success this
year.
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Tamla Sparkes ([email protected])
Assistant Coaches: Suzanne Hugo, Sally Scrymgeour, Lisa Lawrence and Rebecca Haley
2013/14 Successes
U19 – SISAC – 2nd Place
U11 – Shanghai Tournament – 2nd Place
U13 – CISSA - 2nd Place
U15 – CISSA – 4th Place
Beijing Tournament Results
U11 – 2nd Place Bowl Competition
U13 – 2nd Place Cup Competition
U15 – 1st Place Plate Competition
Teams
It is our aim to provide every student in Years 5 to 9 with the opportunity to represent the school in netball fixtures. We field teams
in the CISSA league and SISAC leagues where we play against other international schools in Shanghai and surrounding provinces.
All of the senior teams have the opportunity to compete in the annual ACAMIS tournament which often results in competition
outside of Shanghai – it is a fantastic experience for all of the students involved.
Fixtures are played throughout each term in a competitive and sporting spirit. Teams play a strong and well established fixture list,
which is becoming more competitive as the popularity of netball at the school and across Shanghai gains strength.
We also host and attend regular tournaments which involve a full day’s schedule of competitive games. Last year, the school
attended an end-of-season tournament in Beijing on the 31st of May, where all three of the teams achieved great success! Our U11
squad came 3rd in their group. The U13 squad came 2nd in their group, and our U15 squad achieved 1st place! It was a wonderful
end to the season and a fantastic achievement for all of the students and coaches involved.
Talented Individuals
We offer position-specific masterclasses with specialist coaches throughout the year, as well as ‘netball conditioning’ sessions
which are open to all players throughout the Term 2. These focus on core skills and techniques as well as working on various
aspects of fitness related to netball. In addition, we have a school conditioning coach who will support or establish fitness
programmes specific to the individual and their sport.
Local Links
We encourage and create opportunities and pathways for individuals to develop and achieve further honors within their sport by
joining local clubs and leagues.
Registration and Trial Dates
Activity
Registration Period
Trial Date
Time
Year 10 - 13 Netball
Mon 25th Aug - Sun 7th Aug
Wed 27th Aug
3.15pm - 4.15pm
U11, U13, and U15 Netball
Mon 24th Nov - Sun 7th Dec
Wed 14th Jan
3.15pm - 4.15pm
2014 / 15 Tournaments
CISSA
Age Group
Trial Date
Training Day
Start Date
Time
Competition Date &
Season End
U11
14th Jan
Wed
14th Jan
3.15pm - 4.15pm
May (Beijing Tour)
U15
14th Jan
Wed & Fri
14th Jan
3.15pm - 4.15pm
May (Beijing Tour)
U13
14th Jan
Wed & Fri
14th Jan
3.15pm - 4.15pm
May (Beijing Tour)
ACAMIS
Age Group
Trial Date
Training Day
Start Date
Time
Competition Date
& Season End
Years 10 - 13
27th Aug
Tues & Thurs
9th Sep
3.15pm - 5pm
20-Nov
Rugby
Our rugby programmes are well organised offering continuity through the teams and year groups. The structure allows our best
players access to high class coaching and allows those who are developing their skills plenty of opportunity to progress through
the teams.
All sides will have the opportunity to train twice a week, with matches taking place on Saturday mornings. The rugby club is
designed to give everyone an opportunity to train and learn the sport with a competitive fixture at the weekend for all abilities.
Registration and Trial Dates
Activity
Registration Period
Trial Date
Time
Year 10 - 13 Rugby
Mon 25th Aug - Sun 7th Aug
Thurs 28th Aug
3.15pm - 4.15pm
U11 Rugby (Mixed)
Mon 13th Oct - Sun 26th Oct
Tue 25th Nov
3.15pm - 4.15pm
U13, and U15 Rugby
Mon 26th Jan - Sun 8th Feb
Wed 25th Feb
3.15pm - 4.15pm
2014/15 Rugby Tournaments
In Term 1, our U18s boys will take part in SISAC and ACAMIS competitions. They compete in both 10-a-side and 15-a-side games.
During Term 2, our Minis (U11s and U9s) participate in their season. This is open to all abilities and both boys and girls. Term 3 is
for all our junior boys (U15s and U13s) and runs until the end of May. This year we have entered an end-of-season tournament in
Beijing on the 31st of May.
SISAC / ACAMIS
Age Group
Trial Date
Training Day
Start Date
Time
SISAC
Tournament
ACAMIS
Tournament
Teams
Years 10 - 13
28th Aug
Tue & Thurs
11th Sep
3.15pm - 5pm
11th October
20th November
We field teams in the following age groups: U11, U13, U15 and U19s who compete in local leagues with other Shanghai
international schools. The U19s compete in the Shanghai International Athletic Conference (SISAC) in the East League, and in
ACAMIS, which involves schools from Hong Kong.
We host a number of tournaments and cross-training opportunities; in the past year we have hosted a number of overseas teams
and coaches who have given our boys inspiration for the game.
Coaching Staff
Every coach is a member of staff who will manage the team and is supported by a qualified or highly experienced rugby coach
who is a member of the PE department. This keeps the school rugby club up to date with the latest rugby practices and offers
opportunity for position-specific training sessions.
Head Coach: Chris Meehan ([email protected])
Assistant Coaches: Adrian Howell, Daniel Bracken and Hari Raye
Successes
ACAMIS
Senior Boys
- 2nd place
SISAC
Senior Boys
- 2nd place
Beijing Tour
- U15’s 3rd place (Plate Tournament)
- U13’s – Semi Finalist (Cup Tournament0
Unaffiliated Competition
Age Group
Trial Date
Training Day
Start Date
Time
Competition Date
& Season End
U11
25th Nov
Tue & Thurs
25th Nov
3.15pm - 4.15pm
20th Mar
U13
25th Feb
Tue & Thurs
25th Feb
3.15pm - 4.15pm
June
U15
25th Feb
Tue & Thurs
25th Feb
3.15pm - 4.15pm
June
Basketball
Basketball is offered for both boys and girls to play as part of a team. We focus on developing core skills, tactical knowledge and
game sense, alongside positive attitudes which value respect, commitment, determination and team work.
Basketball is one of our six main sports. It is popular amongst students who enjoy participating and competing at a level suitable
to their ability. Although we strive for excellence both in performance and attitude, we cater for all students regardless of their
level.
Registration and Trial Dates
Activity
Registration Period
Trial Date
Time
Years 10 - 13 Basketball
Mon 25th Aug - Sun 7th Aug
Fri 29th Aug
3.15pm - 4.15pm
Years 6 - 9 Basketball (Boys)
Mon 26th Jan - Sun 8th Feb
Tue 3rd Mar
3.15pm - 4.15pm
Years 6 - 9 Basketball (Girls)
Mon 26th Jan - Sun 8th Feb
Thurs 26th Mar
3.15pm - 4.15pm
Teams compete at CISSA, SISAC and ACAMIS. Each team will have the opportunity to be involved in pre-season training in
preparation for the competitions. The commitment of both students and coaches has seen a huge improvement of the teams over
the last few years.
It is our aim to provide every student in Years 6 to 13 with the opportunity to represent the school in basketball fixtures. For the first
time, in 2013/14 we fielded both Division 1 and 2 teams in the SISAC league and we will be doing the same for the CISSA season.
This past year we also entered a girls and boys team at Junior level.
Fixtures are played throughout the second season at the SISAC level and the third for CISSA, in a competitive and sporting spirit.
Teams play a strong and well established fixture list, which is becoming more competitive as basketball gains popularity at the
school.
2014/15 Basketball Tournaments
CISSA
Age Group
Trial Date
Training Day
Start Date
Time
Competition Date
& Season End
Years 6 - 9 (Boys)
25th Feb
Tue
25th Feb
3.15pm - 4.15pm
16th May
Years 6 - 9 (Girls)
25th Feb
Tue
25th Feb
3.15pm - 4.15pm
16th May
We also host and attend regular tournaments which involve a full day’s schedule of competitive games. Tours provide the
opportunity to play high quality opposition as well as experience a different culture.
Coaching Staff
Every coach is a member of staff who will manage each basketball team. All coaches have a good level of playing and coaching
experience, with relevant coaching and umpiring qualifications.
SISAC / ACAMIS
Age Group
Trial Date
Training Day
Start Date
Time
Years 10 - 13
(Boys)
29th Aug
Tue & Thurs
9th Sep
3.15pm - 5pm D1
17th Jan
22nd Jan
29th Aug
Tue & Thurs
9th Sep
3.15pm - 5pm D2
24th Jan
22nd Jan
29th Aug
Tue & Thurs
9th Sep
3.15pm - 5pm D1
17th Jan
23rd Jan
29th Aug
Tue & Thurs
9th Sep
3.15pm - 5pm D2
24th Jan
24th Jan
Head Coach: Jo Parrish ([email protected])
Assistant Coaches: Chris Meehan, Charlie Uddin, Carmel Shu and Tamla Sparkes
2013/14 Successes
Senior Girls
• SISAC Plate tournament – 2nd Place
• ACAMIS - 5th Place
CISSA Girls
• 5 wins & 1 draw in Cross-River Tournament
Junior Girls
• Undefeated for entire season
Years 10 - 13
(Girls)
Team
* N.B. The team your child will be selected for will take place during pre-season training
SISAC Tourna- ACAMIS Tourment
nament
Volleyball
Volleyball is played by both girls and boys and has gone from strength to strength over the past two years. Both the boys’ and girls’
senior teams have had great success which can be attributed to their commitment, dedication and team spirit.
The BISS Tigers compete in the East Division of SISAC and in the Asian ACAMIS tournament. In 2013, both the boys’ and girls’ teams
won bronze medals at this event held in Hong Kong.
The success of senior volleyball has made our younger CISSA squad hungry for victory with a larger number of players than ever
before. It is also positive to see the senior players attending training in a coaching capacity and seeking to develop the skills of
junior squads that will stand the school in good stead for the future.
It is our aim to provide every student in Years 7 to 13 with the opportunity to represent the school in volleyball fixtures. We field
teams in the CISSA league and SISAC leagues where we play against other international schools in Shanghai and surrounding
provinces. Teams play a strong and well established fixture list. We also host and attend regular tournaments which involve a full
day’s schedule of competitive games.
Coaching Staff
A member of staff manages and coaches each volleyball team. All coaches have a good level of playing and coaching experience.
Head Coach: Denica Howells ([email protected])
Assistant Coaches: Gavin Dinsdale, Wayne Grant and Jo Parrish
2013 / 14 Successes
Senior Girls
• SISAC Plate tournament – 1st Place
• ACAMIS – 3rd Place
Senior Boys
• ACAMIS 3rd Place
CISSA Girls
• Undefeated season
CISSA Boys
• 5 wins, 1 loss at the Cross river event
Registration and Trial Dates
Activity
Registration Period
Trial Date
Time
Year 10 - 13 Volleyball
Mon 25th Aug - Sun 7th Aug
Tue 26th Aug
3.15pm - 4.15pm
Year 7 -9 Volleyball (Boys &
Girls)
Mon 13th Oct - Sun 26th Oct
Wed 5th Nov
3.15pm - 4.15pm
2014/15 Volleyball Tournaments
CISSA
Age Group
Trial Date
Training Day
Time
Competition Date
& Season End
Years 7 - 9 (Boys)
5th Nov
Tue (Term 1)
3.15pm - 4.15pm
14th March
Fri (Term 2)
5th Nov
3.15pm - 4.15pm
Years 7 - 9 (Girls)
5th Nov
Tue (Term 1)
Fri (Term 2)
5th Nov
3.15pm - 4.15pm
SISAC / ACAMIS
Age Group
Trial Date
Training Day
Start Date
Time
SISAC
Tournament
ACAMIS
Tournament
Years 10 - 13
(Boys)
26th Aug
Wed & Fri
10th Sep
3.15pm 4.15pm
18th Oct
9th Oct
Years 10 - 13
(Girls)
26th Aug
Wed & Fri
10th Sep
3.15pm 4.15pm
19th Oct
9th Oct
Swimming
Swimming takes place in the school’s own pool year-round. The focus for swimming, both as part of the curriculum and as a club
and competitive sport, is on safe participation in the water to competitive swimming within the South East Asian swimming circuit.
Young athletes are encouraged to trial for the BISS Tiger Sharks swim teams, and squads train and compete on a regular basis. The
coaches are focused on identifying talent and developing performance through highly knowledgeable programming and delivery
of sessions. Though swimming is predominantly an individual sport, we work hard to instil the same positive attitudes we do
across all sports which value high levels of respect, commitment, determination and teamwork.
Registration and Trial Dates
Activity
Registration Period
Trial Date
Time
BISS Tiger Sharks Swim Team
(Year 3 - 6)
Mon 25th Aug - Sun 7th Aug
Sat 30th Aug
9am - 11am
BISS Tiger Sharks Swim Team
(Year 7 - 13)
Mon 25th Aug - Sun 7th Aug
Sat 30th Aug
11.30am - 1.30pm
The BISS Tiger Sharks is fast developing a strong reputation within the Shanghai Swimming League (SSL), with some fantastic
individual performances from our squad members in the 2013/14 school year.
The swimming department has thoroughly enjoyed the past year of competition; the teams are developing into skilled and
experienced competitors. Additionally, our swim coaches are driven and motivated for the school year 2014/15, programming
has already begun many months ago with some exciting changes and developments. The coaching team are ready to make a big
splash in 2014/15 and prove to be big fish in the SSL.
This sports programme is very competitive and selections are based on times. If you are interested in becoming a member of the
Tiger Sharks, we hold time trials three times per year.
Swimming Squad Structure
Swimming Squad Structure
BISS Tiger Sharks Yellow Team 1
Development 1
BISS Tiger Sharks Yellow Team 2
Development 2
BISS Tiger Sharks Black Team
Elite
Dolphins Swimming Club
All competitive team colours can participate within this squad.
This also caters for swimmers who no longer wish to compete.
In 2013/14, the school entered the ACAMIS swim tournament for the 1st time in its history at Nanjing International School and will
look to build on the success that was achieved and seek further tours during the Shanghai Swim League Season.
Term 1 swimming trials will take place on Saturday 30th August at the school swimming pool. Students in Years 3 – 6 should report
at the aquatics centre at 9am, and students in Years 7 – 13 should attend at 11.30am for the respective sessions. Subsequent
swimming trials will take place at different points in the year, and will be advertised closer to the date.
Swimming Team Training Days
BISS Tiger Sharks Yellow Team 1 & 2
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Ben Goodridge (Multisport)
Assistant Coaches: Cheryl Philp (Multisport), Louise Scott (BISS), Jenny Zhou (BISS), Denis Smith (BISS)
Training Day
Training Time
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Tuesday
3.15pm - 4.15pm
X
X
X
Wednesday
7am - 8am
550
500
500
2013 / 14 Successes
Senior Girls
• Karen Dumont – ACAMIS Heat Winner 50 Meter Back Stroke
Junior Girls
• Mia Rayner – ACAMIS Heat Winner and 4th Place Overall in 50m Butterfly, SSL Long Course 3rd place in 50m Breaststroke
• Sarah Graham – SSL Long Course 6th Place in 50m Breaststroke & 50m Freestyle, SSL East West 4th, 5th, 2nd and 4th in Fly,
Breaststroke, Back and Free
• Hee Won Cho – SSL East West – 4th Place Backstroke
• Anya Lu - SSL East West – 4th Place 100m IM
Junior Boys
• Tuen Van Der Schrier – ACAMIS Heat Winner 50m Butterfly and 2nd place in Finals
• Tuen Van Der Schrier – ACAMIS 50m Freestyle 3rd place in Finals, ACAMIS 100m IM 1st place in Finals, ACAMIS 100m freestyle
3rd place in Finals, ACAMIS 100m freestyle 3rd place in Finals
Thursday
7am - 8am
550
500
450
Thursday
3.15pm - 4.15pm
X
X
X
BISS Tiger Sharks Black Team
Training Day
Training Time
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Wednesday
7am - 8am
550
500
500
Wednesday
3.15pm - 4.15pm
X
X
X
Thursday
7am - 8am
550
500
450
Friday
3.15pm - 4.15pm
X
X
X
Dolphins Swimming Club
(Additional sessions open to all BISS Tiger Shark members and swimmers who have reached this standard, but no longer wish to
compete.)
MONDAY: 5.15pm - 6.15pm
SATURDAY: 11.45am – 12.45pm
Term 1: 1200 RMB
Term 2: 1100 RMB
Term 3: 1100 RMB
Price shown per term is for both the Monday and Saturday session.
These additional squad sessions are aimed at those competing within the BISS Tiger Sharks swim team and offer invaluable fullhour sessions with the focus not only based on technique but also on developing the swimmers’ interpersonal skills in a sports
environment and learning how to become a champion physically and mentally. The aim is to create a limitless environment
whereby the swimmer can grow as much as their potential allows. By creating this ‘sky’s the limit’ concept, the swimmer can take
these valuable skills and positive personality traits to not only competitive swimming but any chosen sport and into their nonsporting lives.
All swimmers that make the swim squad will sign up to the events for the season. Each swim event carries a cost of 70rmb with the
exception of the ACAMIS Tournament, which requires hotel, transport and competition fees.
FOBISIA
The main international tournaments are organised by FOBISIA (the Federation of British International Schools in South and East
Asia.). The games are organised as: Under 15, Under 13 and Primary, with invitational events for the Over 15 category. Policies
related to the games are determined by the Heads of the 30 member schools, and are based on recommendations by the Heads of
PE (HOPE) and HOPE executive committee.
FOBISIA (BIS Jakaarta) (U15s)
Host School
Age Group
Season Start Date
Trial Date
Competition Date
BIS Jakaarta
U15
25th Aug
30th Aug
13th Nov – 17th Nov
Training
The British International School Shanghai, Pudong has been placed in Group A2 with the following Schools: The British
International School Jakarta, Taipei European School, Kellet School Hong Kong, Dulwich College Beijing and The British
International School Ho Chi Minh City.
Sport
Start Date
Training Day
Time
Competition Date
Basketball
13th Sep
Sat
9am
13th Nov – 17th Nov
Football
10th Sep
Mon & Wed
12.40pm - 1.15pm (Mon) 3.15pm - 16.15pm (Wed)
Under 15s and U13 Games
Athletics
9th Sep
Curriculum Time
Swimming
10th Sep
Mon, Wed & Fri
The U15s (Years 9 and 10) and U13s (Years 7 and 8) follow the same sports format competing in swimming, athletics, football
and basketball. A maximum of 36 students can be selected (18 boys and 18 girls) for each of the FOBISIA, against very strong and
experienced opposition.
Selection Policy:
• All students are permitted to try out for the FOBISIA squads (Years 7 and 8 for U13 and Years 9 to 10 for U15)
• Students must fall within the eligibility age maximum. A student in Year 10, for instance, but of Year 11 age cannot compete
(FOBISIA rules). Equally no primary student may compete in the U13 games (FOBISIA rules)
• BISS Pudong will take the strongest team possible
• All students if selected for a team will play at FOBISIA
• All selected swimmers and athletes will participate in at least one event
12.40pm – 1.15pm
FOBISIA (Taipei European School) U13
Host School
Age Group
Taipei European School U13
Season Start Date
Trial Date
Competition Date
6th Jan
29th Nov
10th Mar - 14th Mar
Training
Sport
Start Date
Training Day
Time
Basketball
10th Jan
Sat
9am
Football
7th Jan
Mon & Wed
12.40pm - 1.15pm (Mon)
3.15pm - 16.15pm (Wed)
Athletics
6th Jan
Curriculum Time
Swimming
7th Jan
Mon, Wed & Fri
12.40pm – 1.15pm
Primary Games (U11)
The primary members of FOBISIA are organised into four groups of six or seven schools. Each school is placed in a group with
schools of a similar size or ability level to ensure fair competition. Each participating school selects a team of six boys and six girls
to represent in each of the following year groups: 4, 5 and 6, making up a total party size of 36 students.
Selection Policy:
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•
•
•
All Students are permitted to try out for the FOBISIA squads (Years 3 – 6)
BISS Pudong will take the strongest team available, yet will take the full 36 where possible
A trial will be held for athletics, swimming, football and T-ball, which will take place during lesson time and after school
between January and February. The PE department will grade football and T-ball using the suggested national curriculum
guidelines in accordance with the BISS Pudong PE assessment policy
After the collation of all results, the PE department will select, on the basis of the facts and professional judgment, to decide
who makes the final 6 for each section
Only successful names will be published (plus the name of 1 reserve per group)
FOBISIA (BIS Jakaarta) (U11)
Host School
BIS Jakaarta
Training
Sport
Training Period
Training Day
T-ball
Jan - Feb
Curriculum Time
Football
Jan - Feb
Curriculum Time
Athletics
Jan - Feb
Curriculum Time
Swimming
Jan - Feb
Curriculum Time
Badminton
Competition-Only Sports
This year is the first year that the school will be submitting teams to compete in badminton competitions, and so ample
opportunity for students to play and practice is being provided. Players are encouraged to attend as many of the three practice
sessions as they can, which will take place during Monday and Wednesday lunchtime and after school on Mondays, throughout
the year. Students wanting to participate in these sessions and compete for the school will need to register for them each term
through the SPACE booklet, as the program will run through the year.
These events have not previously been on the sports calendar. They are one-day events, which do not have leagues attached.
CCAs will be arranged for these events in the buildup, to ensure that students are prepared and a squad mentality is developed.
The badminton teams will be selected from those students attending the open sessions who will be invited to participate in
coaching sessions at different points in the year to help prepare them for competitive matches.
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Clayton Burt ([email protected])
Assistant Coach: Chris Haley
Athletics
CISSA
Age Group
Trial Date
Training Day
Time
Competition Date
Years 7 - 9 (Mixed)
Continuous Assessment
Curriculum Time
N/A
13th April & 18th
April
SISAC / ACAMIS
CISSA
Age Group
Trial Date
Training Day
Start Date
Time
Competition Date
& Season End
Years 7 - 9 (Boys
and Girls)
15th Sep
Mon
15th Sep
3.15pm - 4.15pm
7th Mar
Age Group
Trial Date
Training Day
SISAC Tournament
ACAMIS Tournament
Years 10 - 13 (Mixed)
Continuous Assessment
Curriculum Time
11th April
17th April
Cross country
SISAC
SISAC / ACAMIS
Age Group
Trial Date
Training Day
Start Date
Time
SISAC
Tournament
ACAMIS
Tournament
Years 10 - 13
(boys and Girls)
15th Sep
Mon
15th Sep
3.15pm 4.15pm
11th Apr
12th Mar
Age Group
Registration Period
SISAC Tournament
Years 10 – 13 (Mixed)
Mon 25th Aug - Sun 7th Aug
12th October
Tennis
ACAMIS
Age Group
Registration Period
Team
ACAMIS Tournament
Years 10 - 13 (Mixed)
Mon 25th Aug - Sun 7th Aug D1
18th October
D2
25th October
Golf
ACAMIS
Age Group
Registration Period
ACAMIS Tournament
Years 10 - 13 (Mixed)
Mon 25th Aug - Sun 7th Aug
13th November
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