Sports at ISA
Sports play a key role in the curriculum at ISA – helping students to develop their athletic ability, encouraging a healthy lifestyle and providing important opportunities for teamwork.
Through a structured, two-season sports schedule, students participate in regular practices, friendly games, and tournaments with other schools.
ISA’s on-campus facilities include multipurpose courts for basketball, soccer and volleyball as well as a separate playground for the needs of lower school students. In addition, we make use of nearby sports facilities belonging to the municipality of Kifissia such as an indoor gym, full-sized football (soccer) field and track and field grounds.
The goal of all organised sports is to encourage children to have fun, participate in team activities and have the opportunity to develop their confidence, self-discipline, teamwork and leadership skills.
Students benefit from improved fitness, confidence, discipline, and meaningful team experiences both on and off the field. Throughout the year, athletes can take part in local leagues, school-hosted tournaments, special events such as Water Sports Weekend, Middle School Sports Festival, beach volleyball tournament and international senior varsity tournaments in Europe for our volleyball, soccer and basketball teams.
We encourage every student to get involved, challenge themselves, and enjoy the excitement of school athletics.
Sports in detail: lower and upper school
Sports and activities offered throughout the year include the following. Please note that basketball, soccer and volleyball practice take place during the school day.
School Community
Sports policies and procedures
1. Try-Outs
Our school gives the opportunity for our student body to participate in one or more Interscholastic team per season. A detailed letter is sent to the ISA parents for all the Fall and Winter Season Sports available in our school.
2. Sportsmanship
All ISA athletes represent the school and are expected to show respect, fair play, and positive team spirit at all times.
3. Age Requirements
Junior varsity (JV) teams: Under 16
Senior varsity (SV) teams: Under 19
Skilled JV athletes may join SV teams.
4. Master Schedule
Students receive a Master Schedule listing all games, tournaments, practice days, locations,and coaches’ names in advance of the season starting.
5. Attendance
Coaches take attendance at every practice. Students are required to notify their coach if they will not participate.
6. Practice cancellation
Practices are cancelled only due to inclement weather conditions. Students are notified prior to the practices.
7. International Tournaments
Senior Varsity teams participate in one local or European tournament each year. Students must commit to travel preparations, deadlines, and full participation may be canceled if most team members are unable to attend.
