Sports Update

I am writing to inform you of some key dates and pieces of information from the Sports department. 
 
Department updates  

We have already seen in lessons so far, the impact of our new PE kit. Students look smart and ready to learn in lessons and are showing a real pride in their appearance. If you have not yet ordered the new PE kit then please be reminded that this is a compulsory part of our school uniform and is available from the main uniform providers. Please see the school website for further information.  Following the popular vote for our school mascot, The Hurricanes was decided on as the most fitting choice. The strong Polish-British links that the Hurricane aircraft encompasses coupled with the force and power of the weather phenomenon have been incorporated into our logo design. Our marketing team have been working hard over the summer to produce the designs below using the Hurricane propeller design and the Polish idiom “Iść jak burza”. These designs will placed around the school site, on our competitive sports kit and on school merchandise. 

International competitions and events

Please see below some dates for your diary of our NAE international sporting competitions including the exciting U15 Global Games to be hosted in Abu Dhabi.

 U19 Football, 11th – 12th October 2019, Budapest

 U19 Volleyball, 29th – 30th November 2019, Warsaw

 U15 Global Games, 26th February 2020 – 2nd March 2020, Abu Dhabi

 U14 Football and Basketball, 19th – 21st March 2020, Budapest

 U19 Basketball, 27th – 28th March 2020, Budapest

 U11 Football and Basketball, 18th – 19th May, Dublin

These dates and venues are subject to minor changes and further details regarding each competition will be issued closer to the individual events. In order to represent better value for money, the European Directors of sport have agreed to develop the programme of these tournaments to include a social activity and as a school, we will be endeavoring to ensure that the only costs charged to parents are for pupil transport and accommodation.

 In addition to the above, we have planned some tournaments against other independent schools in Poland, we will continue to compete in the Mokotow district competitions where appropriate and also prepare for competitions with a range of friendly fixtures.

The department will also be organising the following whole school events.

 Santa fun run, 13th December 2019

 Swimathon, 24th - 25th March 2020 

 Early Years Sports Day, 15th June 2020

 Year 1&2 Sports Day, 27th May 2020

 Year 3&4 Sports Day, 28th May 2020

 Year 5&6 Sports Day 29th May 2020

 Secondary Sports Day, 3rd June 2020

 Sports Awards Evening, 23rd June 2020

I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join us at any of our fixtures, tournaments or events in order to support the TBS Hurricane squads and students.

Clubs and practices  

The full list of clubs and their days will be issued within the next 2 days and will contain a balance of competitive and recreational sport.

Within the Secondary section, there is an element of a seasonal approach to allow for a wider range of activities for more students during the week. In order to begin the selection of squads and to allow for students to be directed to the correct club for their stage, we will be running the following activities on the week commencing Monday 9th September. Please note that the full schedule will contain a full range of sports including social and recreational options. 
 
Monday 9th September

U9 (Year 3&4) Boys Football (3.00pm – 4.00pm) – To decide on team and development groups

U14 Girls Basketball (4.15pm – 5.30pm)

U19 Girls Football (4.15pm – 5.30pm)

U19 Boys Volleyball (4.15pm – 5.30pm)

Tuesday 10th September

U11 (Year 5&6)

Boys Football (3.00pm – 4.00pm)

- To decide on team and development groups U14 Boys Basketball (4.15pm – 5.30pm)

U19 Girls Basketball (4.15pm – 5.30pm)

Wednesday 11th September

U14 Boys Football (4.15pm – 5.30pm)

U14 Girls Football (4.15pm – 5.30pm)

U19 Girls Volleyball (4.15pm – 5.30pm)

Thursday 12th September

U19 Boys Basketball (4.15pm – 5.30pm)

Friday 13th September

U19 Boys Football (4.15pm – 5.30pm) 
 
If students wish to take part in these activities then they should arrive at the PE department and change into their PE kit. Arrangements should be made for getting home safely after the sessions. 
 
We have an exciting year ahead and I look forward to meeting you all on the side of pitch or court supporting our young sports students in their enjoyment of Sport at The British School Warsaw. 

Louis Fearn

Director of Sport