Athletics and Activities News 

2012 Ski Trip

Submitted on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 16:54

During our 2012 April Break, 31 March to 7 April, ICS teachers will chaperone grade 5-12 students, to Anzere, Switzerland. Students will ski with Viamonde, a Swiss company, which specializes in providing ski and snowboard programs to international schools. Students receive small group instruction from a dynamic team of experienced and caring staff. Beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers are welcome. The ICS ski trip is an opportunity for students to spend time away from their family to establish independence.

The cost of this year’s trip is expected to be approximately US$2500 – US$3000. The exact cost, which will be determined in the next two months, will include airfare to Geneva, bus fare to Anzere, room and board at the chalet, rental of boots, ski clothing and helmet and all ski lift tickets. The only additional cost for each family will be a minimal amount of spending money, the purchase of ski socks, ski gloves and goggles and the cost of a Swiss visa, if needed.

If you are interested in your child joining us and need more information, please see Viamonde’s website – www.viamonde.com. Contact Mr. Deron Marvin at deron.marvin(at)icsaddis.edu.et to be placed on the list. There are only 40 spaces available.

ICS After School Activities Information

Submitted on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 07:56

The Athletic & Activities Department welcome all students back to ICS for another amazing year. Our office is committed to keeping ICS students as busy as possible during the school year. We would like to welcome a few new members to the ASA staff. All of whom are working at organizing program that not only keep your children active but enriched.

We welcome Mr. Alan Brewer to Addis Ababa as the new Elementary School Activities Coordinator. If you have any questions regarding ES ASAs, Alan is your man. Elizabeth Fracchia has taken on the role as Middle School ASA Coordinator, as the middle school moves towards a program that emphasizes Enrichment, Exploration and Exercise. Ms. Eyerusalem Nadew has joined our busy office to assist with facility set up and ASAs. When you have time, please feel free to step in to our office and say hello.

Important After School Activities Dates
-August 24 Middle School ASA Symposium & Registration
-August 26 Elementary ASA Booklet goes home and posted on ICS website
-August 29 Elementary ASA registration begins at 2:30 pm
-August 31 High School ASA assembly, CAS fair & Registration
-September 2 Registration closes for all ASAs
-September 5 Season 1 ASAs begin and run through November 4

Important MS/HS Sport Dates
-Aug 22 – 27 Tryouts for Varsity Soccer and Volleyball
-Aug 29 – Sept 2 Tryouts for Junior Varsity Basketball
-Sept 5 – 10 First week of Jr Coed Soccer, Cross Country & Tennis

ICS to Host International Track Meet

Submitted on Thu, 03/17/2011 - 14:07

On 15-17 April, ICS will host track and field teams from Addis Ababa as well as six international schools from Africa and the Middle East. Due to the cancellation of the Cairo American College track meet that our athletes usually attend, we are proud to host the following schools at our Addis Ababa city meet: International School of Kenya, American British Academy (Oman), American International School of Riyadh, TAISM (Muscat), American International School of Egypt and Qatar Academy.

Tennis Court Are Busy

Submitted on Fri, 08/20/2010 - 12:13

We want to give our children priority
Our tennis courts are very busy each weekend. For some of our parents and students it is very difficult to find time on the court to play a game. Please be aware of the NEW PROTOCOLS We want our students to have first priority at all times to play on the tennis courts. As a school community, we want to make sure our children’s free time is utilized efficiently and with purpose.

1st come, 1st served (with exceptions for ICS students)
Exceptions

  • Two or more students that are waiting to play a game will access the courts first, before student lessons or parent/ICS staff lessons/games.
  • Students that are taking a lesson with a ICS coach/parent have the next priority, before or parent/ICS staff lessons/games
  • Parents/ICS staff access the courts after all students have had their opportunity to play

Jr. Coed Soccer Team Shows Grit and Determination

Submitted on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 12:36

Congratulations to the Jr. Coed soccer team on the hard fought 7-7 draw against the Italian School. We outplayed a bigger team for the entire game, conceding goals due to error rather than being outplayed. We played as a team and even though we were 7-4 down with less than 10 minutes to go, we kept our heads up and scored 3 unanswered goals to tie the game up. Well done. Nathan scored 4 of the 7 goals!! Special kudos to Bigani, Jasper, Diji, and Victor for your hard work. A great team effort, we are all very proud of you!!
- Coaches Hailu, Dagne, and Michael

3rd Place for the Girls at ISSEA

Submitted on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 16:32

After losing our starting center within three hours of landing in Harare, Zimbabwe and struggling with games in the Thursday and Friday round robin portion of the tournament, we placed 5th out of 6. The Varsity Girls pulled themselves together and fought hard every moment to make it to the semi-finals. We weren't able to contain the ISK Lions in the second half as we  had done in the first and ultimately lost a very competitive game. Playing for 3rd place against South Africa, the girls made sure the 'other' Eagles' knew what hustle and hard work can do! Congratulations to the girls for their 3rd place trophy! (See it in the reception area!) Players selected to the alltournament team were Laura Mahr for her outstanding offensive  performance and in her first ISSEA appearance, rookie (9th grade) Claire Hourtiq for her outstanding defensive  performance! - Coach Ashby

ICS Team Spirit!

Submitted on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 16:37

Congratulations to the Varsity Girls basketball team for being voted the most sportswoman-like team for the tournament (see the trophy in the front reception area)! ICS takes this award very seriously and we our very proud of our girls. I would also like to say congratulations to both ICS basketball teams for their great team spirit before, during and after the ISSEA tournament in Zimbabwe!

Varsity Boys Basketball

Submitted on Fri, 02/12/2010 - 13:00

The boys produced a great collective effort on Friday to overcome the persistence of a worthy Bingham team. We eventually took the game by 41 - 28 with our whole bench running at an admirable level of commitment. Once again, congratulations to all the players for a well-earned victory. GO EAGLES! -Coaches Hiest & Renzi

First Annual International Invitational Tennis Tournament at ICS

Submitted on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 16:41

ICS is hosting the First Annual International Invitational Tennis Tournament (IITT) on February 4, 5, and 6. The tournament will feature three International schools and a local tennis club; in all there will be forty players. The visiting schools attending IITT this year are the International School of Kenya and Khartoum International Community School. Genet Tennis Club of Addis Ababa is the fourth tournament participant. Each organization will register eight students in the tournament; ICS will have two teams and 16 players. This is the first tennis tournament to be held amongst International schools south of the Sahara so there is great interest; eight to ten schools have already expressed interest in attending the tournament next year.

The tournament will consist of three days of play; two days of Round Robin play ending in a third day for the Championship; for more information on match times, please see detailed schedules below. Due to the number of matches, the tournament
will be played at two locations; ICS and the International Tennis Club which is located in Old Airport, off Victory Road next to Laphto and St. Gabriel church. Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in nine categories including team, singles and doubles awards.

The ICS tennis teams have been preparing for the tournament over the past few weeks including participating in a singles tournament with 30 to 40 ICS parents. According to Brenda Lyons, Kirby Boychuk and Alex Lancia, tournament organizers, the parental support has been extraordinary and really exemplifies ICS spirit and dedication.

The ICS students who will be participating in the tournament are: Adam Roecks, Ben Cullis-Watson, Mustafa Ghanim, Bo Jung Kim, Laura Mahr, Julia Boychuk, Anastassia Boychuk, Ghida Ghanim, Philippe Chazee, Ayan Karim, Edwin Edou, Niv Wolmark, Nadia Aamoum, Jasmyn Roecks, Bethel Wondwossen and Emma Anderson. The ICS Tennis teams, coaches and organizers encourage you to come out and support your Eagles Tennis teams this weekend – there are new bleachers that can accommodate up to 60 fans!!

IITT Saturday Schedule Highlights:

Time Event Location
8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM Singles play start times ICS and ITC*
11:15 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM Doubles play start times ICS and ITC
2:45 PM Singles Semi-finals time ICS and ITC
4:00 PM Doubles Finals ICS
Time to be Determined Singles Finals will start after Doubles Finals are completed ICS
7:00 PM Awards Ceremony ICS Gymnasium


*The International Tennis Club (ITC) is located in Old Airport, off Victory Road next to Laphto and St. Gabriel
church.

 

Tennis Court Closure February 2-7 for IITT

Submitted on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 13:35

Due to the upcoming International Invitational Tennis Tournament at ICS on February 4-6, the tennis courts will be closed for all lessons and parent usage.
- February 2 - Closed due to maintenance and preparation for the IITT
- February 3 - Closed for visiting & ICS team practices and additional court preparation
- February 4 - Round Robin Day 1

  • 8:00 am - IITT Opening Ceremony
  • 9:30 am - First Game at ICS & ITC

- February 5 - Round Robin Day 2

  • 8:00 am - First Game
  • 7:00 pm - Last Game

- February 6 - Championship Flight

  • 8:00 am - First Game
  • 4:00 pm - Finals @ ICS
  • 6:00 pm - Girls & Boys Top Seed Finals @ ICS