Blazers 2013-2014 AISB Athletics, Activities & Service Information Evening

Matt FlemingAthletic Director

• 6th year at AISB as AD• 12 years overseas experience in

teaching PE & AD• 20th year in education in USA &

Abroad• Coached a variety of sports

including American football, basketball, track & field, wrestling, soccer, tennis, t-ball, and volleyball

• Active in floorball, softball, rugby, personal fitness, and hiking

Ben O’BrienHS Student Life Coordinator

• HS Student Life Coordinator, Gr 9/10 Counselor

• 13 years at AISB• 6 years as AC• Originally from Oregon

in the US• Son Leon Gr. 4• Son Milo Gr 1

AISB Housing Coordinator

• Gwen Brunet – 1st year working at AISB

• 9 Years of teaching experience in the US and Germany

• Taught World Geography, MYP and IB Geography

• Coached girls football -Varsity in Berlin, MS in Budapest

• Hobbies include photography, travel, hiking, biking, etc.

Marc Lavoie : Middle School Student Life Coordinator

Marc Lavoie has worked at AISB for 18 years.I am from Ottawa, Canada.I have a son Benjamin in 7th Grade.I teach French in Middle School.I am the Middle School Student Life-Coordinator.I run the After School Activities Program, the Service Learning Program, the Community Service Program, Middle School Assemblies, Special Events, Socials, Recreation Nights and Middle School Student Council.

Breaking News! We are now a DEPT. Within the school!!!

• After undergoing an extensive review process last year, we are now an official AISB Department!

• Our Dept. Chair is Mr. Ben ‘O Brien who will lead us in articulating and further refining our mission and through school structures during the 2013-14 academic school year

“ The Other Half of Education “

“The Other Half of Education”

• The purpose of the athletics and activities program is to serve the education of youth. It should both promote and supplement the regular curricular program of the school.

• The philosophy of AISB Athletics & Activities promotes student commitment to an important activity, self-discipline, global citizenship, team membership, achievement, improved decision-making, and a commitment to the principles of good health and fitness.

Why take part in After School Sports ?

What Your Child will Gain from Participation in AISB Sports ?

• A well-rounded program competitive athletic program, based on sound educational principles and best practice which significantly aids the development of every student-athlete.

• Fundamental sports skills• Unique relationships with coaches outside of classroom

setting• Teamwork, discipline, self-sacrifice• Time management skills (balancing homework &

training)• Sportsmanship• Exposure to international sports• The challenge of stretching themselves to learn, grow,

and improve• Stress release from all of the above!• Fun 

Why take part in an After School Activity ?

• A well-rounded inclusive program, based on sound educational principles and best practice which significantly aids the development of every student.

• Opportunity to develop skills in a non-classroom environment.

• Unique relationships with sponsors /teachers outside of classroom setting.

• Teamwork, discipline, cooperation.• Time management skills (balancing homework & activity

commitment)• Fairplay.• Exposure to international competitions and cultural

experiences.• Fun• Sense of achievement and school pride.• Program set up to develop skills, global citizenship and

cultural understanding.• Opportunity for travel.• In-house activities.• CEESA Activities.

 

What is CEESA ?

• CEESA is the Central and Eastern European Schools Association, one of several regional associations of US State Department sponsored American Overseas Schools.

• AISB is a fully accredited member of CEESA and often sends students to CEESA activities and athletic events. CEESA offer students the possibility of traveling and competing against other CEESA schools.

• CEESA BELIEVES :

1. All people deserve to be treated fairly and with compassion and respect

2. People have a responsibility to themselves and to the community

3. People thrive in a supportive environment of learning and joy

4. CEESA is a collaborative community of international schools which enhances school effectiveness and inspires student learning and development.

5. For more information on CEESA go to : www.ceesa.org

CEESA OFFERS :

For MS & HS teams in most sports & activities.Over-night stays for travel usually involves 3-nights stayTypical housing is for 3 nightsWell-organized, unique travel opportunities to Eastern Europe locales with cultural components as part of the trip

What is SCIS ?

“The purpose of the Sports Council of International Schools is to provide a venue for athletes from the member Schools to compete in an environment that is safe, challenging, professional and educational. Each athlete is given the opportunity to demonstrate her/his best athletic ability while maintaining a spirit of respect and co-operation with fellow athletes from various international backgrounds.” SCIS IS :

• For MS & HS teams in most sports• Some sports offered through SCIS are not

offered in CEESA• Schools in SCIS are more Central-Western

European• Typical travel is 2-3 days depending on the

location of the tournament

SCIS does not offer an activities program.

For more information on SCIS please go to :

http://www.scis-sports.org/

What is DVAC ?

DVAC – Danube Valley Athletic Council• Primarily for AISB JV & B

teams• Organized around one-day

events, no housing• Travel is close and relatively

inexpensive to Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava.

• DVAC is for Athletics Only• DVAC will be starting an

activity program this year

Community Service & Service Learning at AISB

• AISB offers an extensive service learning and community service program.

The goals of the program are :

• To provide students with an opportunity to become involved in the local community.

• To provide students with an opportunity to learn about global, regional and local issues of concern and take positive action related to them .

 • To teach students the value of service & service learning and of

giving up personal time for others.  • To teach our students to make service a lifelong endeavor.

• To provide students with additional opportunities to enhance their learning.

• To participate in activities that create ties to our host country. 

Midde School Service

Service Learning

• 6th Grade Special Olympics• 7th Grade UN Refugee Project• 8th Grade Gyengenlatok Project & Peace One Day• Walk The Wish Project• Earth Day

Community Service Projects

• Agh Telek Dog Shelter Project• Prizma School Project• All School Collection & Sort

High School Service

• Service in Grade 9• Fall Trip Service• Service Clubs• Outside School

Service Opportunities

Sports Seasons

• FALL SPORTS: • Middle School – Soccer (A & B side),

cross-country, tennis• High School – Soccer (Varsity & JV),

cross-country, volleyball (Varsity & JV),• WINTER SPORTS:

• Middle School – Basketball (A & B teams), Swimming

• High School – Basketball (Varsity & JV), Swimming

• SPRING SPORTS• Middle School – Volleyball (A & B

teams), Softball, Golf, Track & Field• High School – Tennis, Softball, Golf,

Track & Field

MIDDLE SCHOOL Activity Seasons

• FALL ACTIVITIES:CEESA SPEECH & DEBATE CEESA MATH COUNTSCEESA ROBOTICSDRAMASET DESIGNCHESS CLUBYOUNG NATURALIST’S CLUBGLOBAL ISSUESTECH CLUBSTUDENT COUNCILSPIRIT CLUB

• WINTER ACTIVITIES:CEESA KNOWLEDGE BOWLCEESA BANDCEESA CHOIRCEESA MUNCEESA KNOWLEDGE BOWLCEESA MATH COUNTSFLOORBALLART CLUBMINECRAFT CLUB

• SPRING ACTIVITIES:ISTAINTERNATIONAL COOKING CLUBPHOTOGRAPHYCEESA CULTURAL ARTSFIRST AID CERTIFICATION AND BABYSITTER TRAININGROOTS & SHOOTSAMERICAN FOOTBALL

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY SEASONS

• Fall: Robotics, Speech+Debate, HOSIC, MUN, ISTA

• Winter: Knowledge Bowl, MUN, Math Counts

• Spring: Band, MUN• All Year….

How can students sign-up for a sport or activity ?

Sign-up ProcedureYou will receive a link for sports and a separate one for activities with all of the sign-up procedures and information.

You will need to turn in a permission slip to Athletic Director or Activity Coordinator. Slips will available on portals or distributed at first practice.

Sports Participation Requirements

• Students may compete in no more than one sport per season. At the varsity level, teams practice three times per week. At the junior varsity and Middle School levels the teams practice twice per week.

• Students are expected to make a full commitment to attend all practices, games, and team events when they sign up for a sport

• Sign up on Moodle & permission slip turned in. 

• Participating students must complete fully and return their Permission Slip by the required deadline. This will include the athlete's signature and that of his/her parent or guardian. This signature indicates an acceptance of the school's rules, CEESA/SCIS guidelines and the athlete and family responsibilities.

• Athletes must complete and return to the school nurse a sports physical form every year. Details can be obtained from the school nurse or the Athletic Director.

• Attend all practices, games, and team functions. To support the aim and objective of commitment, students should only miss practice for legitimate injuries, family emergencies, or a major conflict/ concern with an academic subject.

• Coaches/Sponsors will at all times be able to suspend a student from practice and or competition if a student is not meeting his/her requirements. The requirements of coaches/sponsors will be given at the beginning of each season. 

• Participating students are expected to house when AISB hosts an event

Awards & Assemblies

• HS & MS After School Award Assemblies after each season. Parents are encouraged to attend. Check school web-portal for dates

Housing

• AISB 2013-2014: hosting SEVEN major activities and athletic events this year!

• 170 of our AISB families have one or more children participating in tournaments here and away.

• This means we need each of these families to host—even two or three times, depending on their children’s participation.

• Housing is a condition of participation.

• Date of events is listed on the sign-up sheet and on ‘Housing’

We need every family to fulfill its obligations to house our visitors in order to offer our high quality and choice of programs and experiences to our students—your children! Please contact housing@aisb.hu with any questions!

Boosters !

• What is the Blazer’s Booster Club?• The Blazer’s Booster Club is a parent run organization that supports our Middle

School and High School student by organizing a concession stand (Booster Booth) at home tournaments for athletes, event volunteers and spectators.

 • How do our student benefit? • Boosters provide food and drinks during home tournaments when the school

cafeteria is closed.• Booster Booth profits are used to purchase items - such as team warm ups, booster

banners, sports equipment, etc… that are outside the athletic department budget and to advance purchase Blazer spirit clothing articles for resale.

•  • How can you help? • By providing baked goods and/or fruit • By working at the Booster Booth or helping to organize.• Sign up to be a coordinator for one event.• Be an overall coordinator for the Blazer’s Booster Club. • How often does the Blazer Booster Club meet? • Meetings are only one time per sports season – just three meeting per year! The

meetings usually last around one hour.  • Become a Team Parent for your child’s team.• The objective of this program is to be a liaison between the coach and the players’

parents providing information about upcoming scrimmages, games against other AISB teams and various other communications to be sure that the parents are informed about their child’s sports team.

 • Can I help if my child is not participating in a tournament? • By all means! Baked goods are needed from AISB families throughout the year –

whether your child is participating in a tournament or not. Donating time at the Booster Booth also allows parents of athletes to watch their own students play.

 • Who do I contact to help out? • Athletic Director – Matt Fleming (mfleming@aisb.hu) or • Booster Club Coordinators - TBA

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