After School Activities Handbook 2013-14

After School Activities Handbook 2013—2014 • Campus Recreation • Arts • Athletics • Community Service Clubs • Scouting

After School Activities Handbook 2013—2014

• Campus Recreation • Arts • Athletics • Community Service Clubs • Scouting

Superintendent's Welcome Welcome to the learning community of the American School of Dubai (ASD). The mission of ASD is to challenge and inspire each student to achieve their dreams and to become a passionate learner prepared to adapt and contribute in a rapidly changing world. We understand the power and importance of the learning that occurs for our students beyond their classroom experiences and are delighted to invite you to review the information contained in this handbook.

Please read the information regarding the after school activities program at ASD with an eye toward the opportunities that might be of interest to your child. These programs enable students to learn more about their interests and to pursue their passions. Our extracurricular program, which compliments the core academic program, provides additional experiences through which your child will further develop the ASD Core Values of; compassion, excellence, integrity, respect and responsibility.

We encourage students and parents alike to get involved in the activities program. Students develop skills that serve them for a lifetime while also extending the range of their experiences as a student at ASD. Parents have the unique opportunity to support the school through engagement in either the parent support groups or parent-led activities highlighted in this handbook.

We look forward to working with you throughout the 2013-2014 school year to make this a wonderful year of learning, growth and development for your child.

Sincerely,

Dr. Brent Mutsch

A Message from PTSA The PTSA is proud to support the After School Program at ASD. We have one of the best After School Programs in the Middle East with several ways to get involved. These include athletics, recreational activities and art enrichment programs as we strive to meet the variety of needs of our community.

Being a member of the ASD family means being involved. The After School Program is a great way to utilize your talents as a parent volunteer and also for you and your child to meet other members of our community. Most importantly, it is FUN! By participating in the After School Program, you will also get the chance to interact with many organizations such as PTSA, Booster, CAST, as well as the community service groups on campus. These are all terrific ways to make a difference and to give back to our wonderful school.

I look forward to meeting you as the year unfolds. You can find more information about the PTSA as well as other groups and activities by visiting the GO page at www.asdubai.org.

Stephanie Buck PTSA President

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Joseph Byles Athletics Director

Phil Ridley "

Head of the Arts and Director of Theater Services

Mark Needs Campus Recreation Director

The After School Activities Directors We are happy to present you with our plans for After School Activities this year. The range of activities available to students, faculty and parents is extensive and designed to support the school mission.

Research tells us that involvement in sports, arts and recreational activities at school contributes to a child's physical, emotional and social development and the consequent impact on academic success is well known. Whatever the student's interests, skills and aptitudes, there is something for everyone from high level competitive Sports and Athletics, to getting involved in the Arts through musicals, variety shows, plays and dance. There are also many recreational activities for everyone through our recreational and intramural programs.

If you are keen to provide more extensive coaching for your child, we host some of the best companies and individuals in Dubai offering high quality programs on campus on a Pay Per Term basis. We also have our parent-led programs including recreational sports run by ASPA, Scouting and our numerous parent and faculty led community service clubs.

We encourage you to look through this handbook for the information you and your child need to begin to make good choices for after school activities. Be sure to visit our Expo on September 1st and check the Athletics, Arts and Campus Recreation websites where you will find specific information on the various requirements and procedures for getting involved.

We are very proud of our school and what is offered to the students, parents, faculty and staff here at ASD. We are sure you will have a fantastic year.

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Joe Byles "

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Phil Ridley

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Contents Who are we? Athletics, Arts and Campus Recreation A Guide to Communications: The GO Page ASD Website: A Wealth of Information After School Activities EXPO Campus Recreation Activities ASPA Little Falcon Program After School Recreation Program, Intramurals & Clubs ASD Mini Falcons (Gr 2 - 5) Aquatics Pay Per Term Program After School Activities Program Timings Adult Sport and Fitness Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts Community Service at ASD The Arts Program Get Involved in the Arts The Arts………Take Note The Arts Calendar 2013-14 ASD Athletics ASD Athletics Quick Facts and Contact Details ASD Athletic Program Philosophy Under 14 (U-14) Junior Varsity (JV) Varsity Joining an ASD Athletic Team Athletics Schedule 2013-14

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Who are we?

Athletics

Joseph Byles jbyles@asdubai.org Athletics Director

Karen Nicholls knicholls@asdubai.org Athletics Admin Assistant

The ASD Athletics Program provides Middle and High School students with the opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports competitions. A wide variety of sports is offered over three seasons: Fall, Winter and Spring. Athletics are offered in three separate age groups: U-14, Junior Varsity and Varsity with both male and female teams represented. ASD is a member of MESAC (Middle East South Asia Conference) and ECC (Emirates Coastal Conference). MESAC consists of schools within the Gulf/South Asia area and include travel opportunities for regional tournaments in both JV and Varsity divisions. Throughout each season ASD competes against eight other schools in the greater Dubai/Abu Dhabi area (ECC) at all three age group levels. All students are invited to try out for a sport at school. This is a great opportunity to develop physically, grow mentally, integrate socially, learn to compete fairly and travel.

Get involved and join the great community of American school sports.

ASD Athletics Department

Arts Humans have a fundamental need to express themselves in the Arts and have always regarded the Arts as an important part of their daily life. Everyone, including the parents in the ASD community, are encouraged to develop their aesthetic potential to the fullest. Our programs are dedicated to developing our in-born creativity as a means of self-expression and communication. We also have opportunities for students to represent ASD through MESAC Arts Festivals, the AMIS Honor Band and Choir Festival and other local festivals. We welcome you with open arms and invite you to get involved in support of the Arts through the Community Arts Support Team (CAST).

Phil Ridley pridley@asdubai.org Head of the Arts and Director of Theater Services

Barb Wallin bwallin@asdubai.org Arts Admin Assistant

Phil Ridley

Campus Recreation and Facilities Campus Recreation offers a wide variety of positive, healthy activities for students, parents, faculty and staff. It is our mission to foster in each participant the desire to pursue a healthy lifestyle. We have clubs, intramurals and parent-led activities. We facilitate programs for adult recreation and fitness and a range of Pay Per Term programs by highly qualified individuals and organizations. Of course, lets not forget our wonderful parent volunteers and the many programs they support at ASD. Make it a goal to find out how you can contribute your time and talent for your children. We look forward to a very exciting year of activities for the entire ASD Community Mark Needs mneeds@asdubai.org Campus Rec Director

Janine Hanekom jhanekom@asdubai.org Campus Rec Admin Assistant

Mark Needs

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Communications at ASD The American School of Dubai is a thriving, busy place. We take seriously our obligation to keep parents and students informed and pride ourselves on keeping the ASD community connected and up-to-date on news through a variety of media, both print and digital. Thank you for your commitment to stay informed about your child(ren)’s school life and education with the American School of Dubai.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions, suggestions or concerns.

Julia Martinez jmartinez@asdubai.org Director of Advancement Family Email Address - official communication from ASD Every ASD family is issued a family email address (familyname@asdubai.org) at the time of enrollment. ASD uses this email address for official communication related to the education of your child(ren). All important school information from ASD will be emailed to your family email account. You will receive the weekly ASD Newsletter, notices from Haiku, PowerSchool and other classroom related information via email as well.

The Weekly ASD Newsletter - an important weekly news resource The ASD News is the weekly electronic school newsletter that is published every Thursday during the school year. It contains important weekly announcements on school events and more. The newsletter is archived weekly on the ASD GO Community Portal home page.

The GO Community Portal Home Page The ASD GO page is the landing, or home page of the ASD website accessible to students and parents. A family or student email account is used to log on for access. Serving as a useful dashboard, the homepage offers one click access to the official school calendars, archives of the weekly newsletter, division websites, social media and more.

The Five Official ASD Calendars - for planning and managing your busy school life ASD has five official school calendars on the Go Community Portal home page of the website. They contain all school related events and activities to support planning. The calendars are: ASD Schoolwide, High School, Middle School, Elementary School and Competitions. Through google, there is the ability to subscribe to specific calendars that apply to your children’s activities or school division.

Mobile Phone Numbers - SMS Texts ASD keeps family mobile phone numbers to contact parents should the need arise. Family mobile phone numbers are tested by SMS twice per year. SMS will be used to contact parents in the rare event of a school-wide emergency. Be sure to contact the Registrar’s Office should your mobile phone number change.

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ASD Website: A Wealth of Information

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After School Activities EXPO

Semester 1 Expo: Sunday, September 1 from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Elementary School Gym Program Registration and Payment Days for Term 1 Monday & Tuesday, September 2 and 3, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. ES Cafeteria

Semester 2 Expo: Thursday, January 9 from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Outdoor at ASD Seal Program Registration and Payment Days for Term 2 Sunday, January 12, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Program Information, Registration and Payment Days for Term 3 Wednesday & Thursday, April 16 and 17, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. ES Cafeteria Learn about all the great After School Programs and parent activities at EXPO. Program leaders can answer questions and take registration: • Campus Recreation - After School Recreation Program (ASRP), Intramural Sports Leagues and Mini Falcons Sports • Scouting Program • Community Service clubs • Athletics and Arts programs • All Pay Per Term programs • Parent support groups - PTSA, Booster Club, ASPA, CAST You can get dates and times so you can plan your child's activities and sign yourself and your child up for programs of interest.

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Campus Recreation Activities ASPA Little Falcons Program After School Recreation Program (ASRP), Intramurals and Clubs Mini Falcons Aquatics

Pay Per Term Programs Program Timings Adult Sport and Fitness Scouting Programs Community Service Groups

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ASPA Little Falcons Program K1 - Grade 3 Students

The American School Parents “Sports” Activities (ASPA) program offers healthy, parent led, age appropriate after school sports for Elementary students in K1 to Grade 3. These are our “Little Falcons”.

The emphasis is on healthy activity, fun, learning new skills and playing games. Competition is not a focus of this program.

The cornerstone of the ASPA program is parent involvement. In fact, parents are required to be involved. Campus Recreation will offer basic coaching training and Varsity athlete volunteers will assist.

ASPA programs run at a nominal fee to cover some specialized instruction, season ending medals and a Pizza Party.

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After School Recreation Program (ASRP), Intramurals & Clubs Grade 2 - 5 & MS - HS Students

Sam Ruiz Richard Vanstone Juan Fuentes rvanstone@asdubai.org jfuentes@asdubai.org sruiz@asdubai.org ES ASRP Coordinator MS ASRP Coordinator MS Intramural Coordinator

Jesse Remington John Reber jremington@asdubai.org jreber@asdubai.org HS Intramural HS ASRP Coordinator Coordinator

The goal of the ASRP program is to provide students in Grades 2-12 with a wide range of sports, arts and recreational activities that promote healthy living and a sense of community within our school. This program is open to all students at either no cost or, depending on the activity, a minimal cost to cover specialized instruction. In most cases ASRP activities are led by our amazing ASD faculty. Please check the ASPA page for parent led recreational activities for K1 to Grade 3 students.

New ASRP activities are offered each quarter. The number and range of ASRP activities varies by grade level. In 2013/2014 expect to see our popular Climbing and Ping Pong Clubs as well as Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee and Chess Club continue. Let’s see what else our awesome faculty come up with to add fun to the end of the day. Each activity will take place once a week right after school and scheduled on Sundays, Mondays or Wednesdays.

ASRP activities and sign up procedures are announced in the student bulletins, in PE classes, in the weekly news and on the Campus Recreation Site. !

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Intramural Sports League – Middle and High School Intramurals literally means “Within the Walls”. Intramurals are a natural extension of the Physical Education Program and provides the opportunity for students to have some friendly competition in sports they are doing in PE. In the first semester, Intramurals are scheduled to enable students planning to try out for Basketball and Soccer school teams to get some pre-season practice. As always the focus is on fun and fitness. This year there are two Intramural Sports League Seasons in semester 1. We will take a break during the busy second athletics season and end the year with “May Sports Madness”. Students will sign up as a team and play a round robin tournament over 4 weeks. Faculty Teams will also be competing. The Intramural Sports League games will take place twice a week. Teams will be vying for the “Superlative Team” trophy awarded at the end of the year.

Exclusively For Middle School Falcons…..

U14 “B” Team Tuesdays Following U14 and JV Team selections in Volleyball, Basketball and Soccer, those students not selected can take advantage of the opportunity to get coaching and game experience led by Varsity athlete coaches. “B” Team Tuesdays is scheduled 3:30-4:30 p.m. every week during the MESAC/ECC season.

U14 Track and Field U14 Track and Field provides coaching for any Middle School students who are willing to make the commitment to attend all practices and competitions. Practices are 2-3 times a week from 3:15-4:30 p.m. and athletes will be coached in all the track and field disciplines. All U14 athletes will participate in the ASD U14 Invitational and based on results in this meet, athletes will be selected to represent ASD in the Middle School division of the ECC Track and Field Championships.

Falcon Basketball Club (FBC) The Falcon Basketball Club (FBC) is a development program under the leadership of Varsity Team coach Thomas Lambert. The goal is to provide skill development for any student in Middle and High School planning to try out for U14, Junior Varsity and Varsity basketball teams. The FBC begins in September and is suspended during the MESAC/ECC season. The FBC picks up again after the MESAC /ECC season to provide opportunities for players who were on the school teams and want to continue to receive coaching and play games OR did not make the teams and want coaching to improve their skills. Participation in local tournaments and against club teams is a feature of this program. There is a participation fee for this program.

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Thomas Lambert tlambert@asdubai.org Falcon Basketball Club Coordinator

ASD Mini Falcons Grade 2 - 5

Richard Vanstone rvanstone@asdubai.org ASD Mini Falcons Soccer/ Basketball Coordinator

Arlene Byles abyles@asdubai.org ASD Mini Falcons Soccer/ Basketball Coordinator

Giovanni Bello gbello@asdubai.org Aquatics Director, Mini Falcons Swim Coordinator

The Mini Falcons program provides eligible students in the Elementary grades a competitive sport experience combined with skill development. This program is open to any student who is willing to make a commitment to attend the clinics, practices and competitions. There is a selection process for the various Mini Falcons squads to ensure there is effective coaching and competitive opportunities for the different skill and experience levels. There will be a Mini Falcons select squad (A Team) made up of our best players determined by the coaches and a development squad (B Team).

The overall goal is to develop skills in our young athletes in a way that keeps them motivated and interested in organized sports and to develop the foundation of our sport program at ASD. ASD faculty under the leadership of the Elementary PE department, the Aquatics department and Campus Recreation will run the program. Parent volunteers and Varsity athletes will also provide valuable assistance. External providers may assist with some of the skill development. There is a small fee for the Mini Falcons program to cover uniform costs, external coaches (where applicable) and is outlined in the sign up documents for each sport.

Mini Falcons Swim Squad (Grade 2-5) Please refer to the Aquatics page in this handbook for information on the Mini Falcons Dolphins (G2/3) and Sharks (G4/5) squads and Mini Falcons Select Squad (G4-5). Practice times vary depending on swimmers age and squad placement.

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Select Squad - Sunday and Wednesday 3:15-4:30 p.m.

Development squad – Monday and Thursday 3:15-4:30 p.m.

Mini Falcons seasons will begin with skills clinics for all athletes followed by a squad selection process. Each squad session will feature skill development, team and game strategy. Players will be put on teams to play Intramural League Games and inter-school invitationals. Select squad players will participate in The Dubai Schools League.

Requirements for participation: To participate in the Mini Falcons Program the following requirements must be met:

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Commitment to clinics, practices and competitions Complete, sign and adhere to Mini Falcons code of conduct Proper athletic clothing and footwear and safety equipment as required. School day uniform will not be allowed There will be a AED 125 fee charged for team shirts

How to Register for Mini Falcons Teams: Detailed registration information will be available at the After School Activities Expo on September 1st, 7:30-9:00 a.m. in the Elementary Gym. Mini Falcons Swim Squad assessments take place September 2nd and 3rd as noted in the Aquatics section of this handbook.

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AQUATICS at ASD

Giovanni Bello gbello@asdubai.org Aquatics Director Head Coach: JV Varsity

Roanne Piek de Bruin rpswimming@gmail.com Head Coach: Mini Falcons Select Team & Falcons Swim Club

Roy Perera rperera@asdubai.org LTS Coordinator Coach: Mini Falcons Dev Squad

Learning to swim and to enjoy the aquatic environment safely is an essential life skill. Swimming is not just great exercise; it is a skill that enhances potential in many aspects of life – physical, social, emotional. Our program contains a scope and sequence from a child blowing his/her first bubbles in the water to potentially swimming competitively for ASD. The After School Swim Program sequence and Semester 1 weekly schedule is outlined below. For more detailed information please visit the Aquatics page on the Campus Recreation Site. For details on the U14, Junior Varsity and Varsity teams please visit the Athletics site.

LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM Beginners/Beginners + (K1 - Grade 1) The goal of this program is to familiarize the beginner with water by instilling confidence, safety and survival skills. We focus on the basic body position for front crawl and backstroke. This is an after school Pay Per Term program. Two – three lessons per week.

Learn to Swim: Stroke Development 1 & 2 (Grade 1 - 5) This phase is an introductory level to competitive swimming and development of the four competitive strokes. In order to begin in the novice levels of our program, swimmers must be able to swim a minimum of 25 meters freestyle/front crawl and backstroke. This is an after school Pay Per Term program. Two – three lessons per week.

COMPETITIVE SWIMMING PROGRAM SEQUENCE Mini Falcons Development Squad (Dolphins grade 2-3 and Sharks grade 4-5) This Squad is for those interested in competing at a casual level and/or in need of further development before qualifying for our Mini Falcons Select Team. Coaches will recommend a swimmer for this program based on results of an assessment in September and January. The focus of this is to continue to build on stroke technique and improve fitness levels.

Participation in Time Trials, Invitational galas and duel meets is a feature of this program. The coaches will invite grade 1 students if their skills are strong enough to be part of this group. This is a year round program. There is a fee paid after qualifying for the squad in September. The ASD Swim suit and cap is required. Typical training volume is two to three training sessions per week. Dolphins swim 1200-1500m per session, Sharks swim 1500-2500m per session.

Mini Falcons Select team (Grade 4-6, Grade 3 by invitation of the coach) The main focus of Mini Falcons Select Squad is to compete for the school and to work towards constant improvement over time. Each swimmer should aspire to achieve a time standard qualification (see Time Standards posted on the Aquatics site). Swimmers will be required to swim for the club at all competitions and leagues for which they qualify. These swimmers MUST also act as role models for younger swimmers in the Mini Falcons program and maintain a positive, and enthusiastic attitude towards other swimmers, coaches, training and competition. Swimmers must maintain a strong forward progression as indicated in their timed results in galas and time trials. This is a year round program. There is a fee paid after selection for the squad in September. The ASD Swim suit and cap is required. Typical training volume is three to five training sessions per week, 2500-3000m per session.

Falcons Swim Club (Grade 6-12) The Falcons Swim Club is for swimmers who are not selected to the U14, JV or Varsity teams and for U14, JV and Varsity swimmers who want to continue to swim after the athletics (MESAC/ECC) swim season is over (Mid November). This is a Pay Per Term program. Typical training volume is three to five training sessions per week, 2500-4000m per session.

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POOL SCHEDULE 2013-2014 1ST SEMESTER ELEMENTARY POOL SESSION

AFTERNOON

SUNDAY 3:15 - 4:00 PM

MONDAY 3:15 - 4:00 PM

TUESDAY 3:15 - 4:00 PM

WEDNESDAY 3:15 - 4:00 PM

THURSDAY 3:15 - 4:15 PM

SATURDAYS 9:00 - 9:45 AM

DEVELOPMENT 2

BEGINNERS

DEVELOPMENT 2

BEGINNERS

MINI FALCONS DOLPHINS

BEGINNERS

4:00 - 5:00 PM

4:15 - 5:00 PM

4:00 - 5:00 PM

4:15 - 5:00 PM

4:15 - 5:45 PM

10:00 - 10:45 AM

MINI FALCONS DOLPHINS

BEGINNERS +

MINI FALCONS DOLPHINS

BEGINNERS +

MINI FALCONS SHARKS

5:00 - 6:30 PM

5:00 - 5:45 PM

5:00 - 6:30 PM

5:00 - 5:45 PM

10:45 - 11:30 AM

MINI FALCONS SHARKS

DEVELOPMENT 1

MINI FALCONS SHARKS

DEVELOPMENT 1

DEVELOPMENT 1

BEGINNERS +

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM DEVELOPMENT 2

MS - HS POOL SESSION MORNING

AFTERNOON

SUNDAY 6:00 - 7:30 AM

MONDAY 6:00 - 7:30 AM

TUESDAY 6:00 - 7:30 AM

WEDNESDAY 6:00 - 7:30 AM

THURSDAY 6:00 - 7:30 AM

SATURDAYS 8:00 - 10:00 AM

U14 FREE/JV-V SWIM

U14 SWIM/JV-V DRYLAND

U14 DRY/JV-V SWIM

U14 SWIM/JV-V DRYLAND

U14 DRY/JV-V SWIM

OPTIONAL

3:15 - 4:45 PM

3:30 - 5:30 PM

3:15 - 4:45 PM

3:30 - 5:30 PM

3:15 - 4:45 PM

MINI FALCONS SELECT TEAM

JV-V SWIM

MINI FALCONS SELECT TEAM

JV-V SWIM

MINI FALCONS SELECT TEAM

4:45 - 6:15 PM

5:30 - 6:30 PM

4:45 - 6:15 PM

5:30 - 6:30 PM

4:45 - 6:15 PM

U14 SWIM

MINI FALCONS SELECT TEAM

U14 SWIM

MINI FALCONS SELECT TEAM

U14 SWIM

2013-2014 Swimming Calendar August 28th – Sept. 2nd September 1st September 2nd September 3rd September 4th – 5th September 8th

U14, JV-V Tryouts – sign up on Athletics Site After School Activities Expo (LTS and Mini Falcons sign up) Mini Falcons Dolphins tryouts (grade 2-3) Mini Falcons Sharks tryouts (grade 4-5) Mini Falcons Select Team tryouts 1st practice Mini Falcons swim team

September 21st September 28th October 4th October 7th October 8th

Time trial (Mini Falcons and Falcons) @ ASD ACS swim invitational (U14-JV-V) @ACS Nancy Crosser Invitational @ASD (ES-MS-HS) Mini Falcons Time trial @ ASD (Dual meet) ASD vs DC (U14-JV-V) @ DC

October 26th November 6th -10th December 9th

ECC Championships (U14-JV-V) @ ASD MESAC (JV-V) @ ASD Doha Mini Falcons Time Trials @ ASD (Dual meet)

January 9th January 14th – 16th January 5th

Term 2 After School Activities Expo Term 2 Mini Falcons Tryouts Mini Falcons Select Team – Term 2 practices start.

January 19th January 27th February 8th

M.F. Dolphins and Sharks Term 2 practices start Time trials (Sharks and Dolphins) @ ASD Swim Invitational @ ASD (ES-MS-HS) series 1

February 15th March 8th March 27th April 13th –17th April 21st May 10th May 31st

One Million Meters for Rafael Vidal @ ASD Swim Invitational @ ASD (ES-MS-HS) series 2

June 5th TBC

Time trial (Sharks and Dolphins) @ ASD and End of 3rd Term Dubai Schools League Galas and Championships

Time trials (Sharks and Dolphins) @ ASD. End of 2nd Term (Dual Meet) Term 3 Mini Falcons Tryouts 3rd TERM Begins Time trial (ES-MS-HS) @ ASD Swim Invitational @ ASD (ES-MS-HS) series 3

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charley@kidstheatreworks.com

Charley Ashton Court

Tania

Mimi Chen

Kids' Theater Works!

Mad Science

Mandarin Lessons

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info@keenheal.com

rperera@asdubai.org gbello@asdubai.org

gbello@asdubai.org

rpswimming@gmail.com gbello@asdubai.org

Rasha Al Farkh

Joanna Macdonald

Aquatics Department.

Coordinator: Roy Perera

Giovanni Bello

Aquatics Department.

Head Coach: Roanne Piek

Recreational Arabic

YOGA

Learn to Swim Program

Mini Falcons Swim Program (Grade 2-5)

Falcons Swim Club (Competitive swimming)

rasha_alfarkh@yahoo.com

Various

Music Lessons

See Campus Rec Website

mimichenyi@gmail.com

tania@madscience.ae

suzi@fusionarts.ae

Pay Per Term Activities

Contact details

Suzi McMillan

Leader

ASD After School Dance Program

Activity

K1 - Gr5

Teen Yoga

Gr 4 - 5

K1 - K2

K1 - Gr 12

K2 - Gr 11

K1 - Gr 5

K1 & K2

K1 - Gr10

MS/HS

ES

Time

Location

2:00- 2:45

3:15 - 4:15 pm

See schedule on Aquatics website

See schedule on Aquatics website

See schedule on Aquatics website

E118

Secondary Pool

ES Pool

ES Pool

Sports Programs

Tues

Sun

4:15 pm

E220 and E209

By Music rooms Appointment

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Various Classrooms

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2:00 - 2:45 Various pm & 3:15 Classrooms 4:00pm

2:00 - 2:45 pm & 3:15 4:15pm

Sun/Wed pm & 3:15 -

Sat Thurs

TBD

Mon

Sun

See schedule on campus rec website

Arts and Enrichment Programs

Age/Grade Day

The Falcon Swim Club is scheduled around the MESAC swim season. This club provides our advanced swimmers a more rigorous training and instruction in competitive swimming. The club also provides stroke development for G6-12 swimmmers who do not make the school team.

Participation in local swim galas is a feature of this club.

This is a competitive swim program for students in grades 2-5 with the necessary proficiency. The program includes participation in competitions. It includes Dolphins (G2-3), Sharks (G4-5) and a select squad (G3-5 + 6)

Open to students in K1—Grade 5 at the elementary pool. Lessons focus on water discovery and awareness, safety around water, buoyancy, mobility and body orientation, propulsion and competitive stroke development.

ASD provides private and small group music instruction on campus. The music teachers are amoung the most sought after professionals in Dubai. We currently offer guitar, brass, woodwind, percussion, piano and voice instruction. Please visit the Campus Rec website for more information.

After School Arabic is available for all K1 - Grade 1 Students with Mrs Sarah Aboul Hosn and Miss Nora Makansi. The emphasis of this activity will be on practicing what they learn in class by playing board games, arts and crafts, singing, story telling and other fun activities.

There are several yoga classes on campus each week for students and adults. These classes are led by Joanna Macdonald of Keen Fit Center for Holistic Health. Please see the Campus Rec website for the schedule of classes as well as venues.

Mad Science has always been on a mission to spark the imagination and curiosity of children in K1—Grade 5 by providing them with fun, entertaining and educational activities that instill a clear understanding of what science is really about.

Mimi offers authentic Mandarin language teaching and Chinese culture introduction. Mandarin, the national language of China, is the most widely spoken language in the world. There are over one billion people who speak Mandarin Chinese as their native or second language and there is increasing demand for Mandarin speakers in the western world.

Drama and musical theatre courses give kids in K1 a great creative outlet to make new friends and have fun. Along the way their confidence gets a boost, their concentration improves and they learn fundamental life skills.

Our very popular ASD Dance program continues this year and offers a wide variety of dance classes. These include: Ballet, Bollywood, Irish, Tap and Jazz Dance. The year concludes with the ASD after school dance showcase in the ASD Theater.

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Pay Per Term Program Grade K1—12

Campus Recreation provides special instruction in a variety of Sports, Arts and Enrichment programs from some of the most qualified individuals and organizations in Dubai on a Pay Per Term basis. Parents often seek these kinds of opportunities for their children in the community, and it is hoped that offering them at ASD will be a convenience for you.

While fees will vary from program to program, ASD families will find discounted pricing as well as quality instruction and convenience. Come to the EXPO to get more information on all these programs.

The Pay Per Term program is divided into 3 terms for 2012-13:

Term 1: September - December Term 2: January - March Term 3: April - June

Contact details

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Campus Recreation

Gwyn Williams

Amal Graves

Gwen Sproule

Sailing

Soccer: E-Sports

Tae Kwon Do

Tennis

Suzanne Wallace

Gymnastics

Jane GregsonWalters

Mihail Kouzev

Fencing

MGW Golf

banddct@emirates.net.ae

Diana Thornborrow

Equestrian Club

K1 - Gr 5

Location

E245

ES Gym

2:00 - 5:00 pm

9:15 11:15 am

K1 - Gr12

Gr1 - 12

Gwen@tennisthreesixty.com or sergio@tennisthreesixty.com

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amalgraves@hotmail.com

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cro@asdubai.org

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Pay Per Term Activities

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360 Tennis Academy provides top quality tennis and fitness instruction by highly qualified coaches for players aged 6—18 and adults. 360 will offer group lessons, private and semi private coaching on the Al Barsha roof top tennis courts.

Tae Kwon Do with Master Amal Graves is proving to be a very popular activity at ASD. Classes are offered throughout the week for the various belt levels.

Early registration is advised as spaces are limited.

New for 2013-14 - We are adding E-Sports soccer for girls and boys, K1 - Gr 8 on Saturday. In May, this session will move indoors (Saturday only)

E-Sports for girls and boys, K1 - Gr 5 is offered on campus and professional instructors will help improve your skills in this very popular sport..

Once a week this group of students takes a bus directly from schoolaccompanied by faculty chaparones and heads to the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) for two- hour sailing lessons given by certified DOSC instructors. This year we will have 2 days at DOSC, accomodating 12 students in each class.

Campus Rec continues to offer golf lessons in partnership with MGW Golf.

Mark Gregson Walters is a well-known club professional in Dubai and will be offering his new program for kids aged 6 – 16 who are new at golf and those who are already developing players.

DuGym offers a formal gymnastics program for students in K1—Grade 4.

Participants learn to roll, vault and balance their way towards proficiency awards set by the British Gymnastics Association.

Fencing at ASD was introduced to our student last year and has proved to be a very successful and enjoyable program for our students. Coach Dimitar has several accolades in this wonderful discipline and loves sharing his passion with our students

This club meets at Jebel Ali Equestrian Club on Saturdays from 10:00—11:00 am. The students have a one-hour lesson comprising a 30 minute riding lesson and 30 minutes stable management.

The goal of this new program is to provide quality "In-House" recreational basketball skills development for ASD students ages 5-11 with a high standard of execution. The program supports the scope and sequence of skills development that will prepare the students to eventually participate in our Mini Falcons, Falcons Basketball Club and Athletics school teams.

Description

Pay Per Term Program

The table gives you some general information you may need to plan your child's after school schedule. We have also provided the contact email address for each provider for your convenience.

Detailed information is available on the Campus Rec website as well as program fees.

Many offer free "taster" sessions prior to paying for the term so you can make good choices for your child.

After School Activities Program Timings The students' safety is our number one priority. Elementary students in particular are not to be on campus unsupervised. There are areas Middle and High School students can go for quiet study while waiting for an after school activity to begin. Each school division will set their policy on this.

Parents are asked to review the following timings and make after school pick up plans for your child accordingly.

Please check the Campus Rec site regularly for up to date information once the programs start.

Elementary Students (K1 – Grade 5) K1 Students: We are pleased to be able to offer a few activities for K1 students after the end of their school day. Please check the information in this handbook and on the Campus Recreation Site for details on these programs. The child must be met after school by their parent or designated adult and taken to their activity to assist them in getting changed if necessary. A K1 child involved in an activity beginning after 3:15 p.m. will have to be supervised after school by a parent or designated adult and brought to the activity. If you are interested in coordinating an activity for K1 students at 1:45 pm please contact the Campus Recreation Office.

K2-Grade 1 Students: Most activities for these students take place at 3:15 p.m. Please check the Campus Recreation Site for specific program timings. A parent or designated adult is required take their child to their activity and if necessary assist their child in changing clothes for their activity.

Grade 2-5 Students: In most cases children in grade 2 – 5 can make their own way to their activity and get themselves changed and ready where necessary. At the beginning of the season parents are asked to assist in familiarizing their child with the location of their activity if necessary. Please contact Campus Recreation if you require assistance with this.

K1 – Grade 5 Pay Per Term Programs Pay Per Term programs are scheduled at varying times after school and on Saturdays. During the school week some Pay Per term programs take place after 4:00 p.m. If a student is not in a supervised location on campus or an organized after school activities at 3:15 p.m., they must be supervised by a parent or designated adult OR picked up at 3:00 p.m. (1:45 p.m. for K1) and brought back to school for their activity.

Middle School and High School Students (Grade 6—12) After School activities for Middle and High School students will take place as follows:

Intramural League Games and ASRP Activities (1 - 2 Times per week) " Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday" " Tuesday " " " " " " " "

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. OR 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.

3:30 - 5:00 p.m. "

Athletics (2 - 5 Times per week) Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday" Tuesday" " " " " "

3:30 - 5:00 p.m., 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

5:00 - 6:30 p.m. "

This is a general guideline. Please refer to the Athletics section and Athletics web page for specific practice and competition schedules.

ARTS (number of rehearsals per week will vary) Audition, rehearsal and performance times will vary. Please refer to the Arts Calendar and Arts web page for more specific information.

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Adult Sport and Fitness Parents, Faculty and Grade 11—12 Students

Campus Recreation has a variety of evening “pick up” sports available to our ASD adult community and grade 11 and 12 students at no charge. Sign up as a “Healthy Active Lifestyle Member” and take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy your favorite sports activity. Each activity has a faculty and/or parent coordinator. Evening sports will begin the week of September 1st. You can get more information on the Campus Recreation Site under “For Adults”.

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Ultimate Frisbee

Saturday and Tuesday

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Field

Floor Hockey

Wednesday

5:30 - 7:00 pm

ES Gym

Basketball

Sunday and Tuesday

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Field House/ES Gym

Volleyball

Wednesday

7:00 - 8:30 pm

ES Gym

Outdoor Soccer

Sunday

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Field

Table Tennis

Sunday

6:30 - 8:30 pm

HS MP Room D122

Sunday - Thursday

6:15 - 7:30 am

Saturday

7:00 - 8:30 am

Monday

6:30 - 8:30 pm

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Adult (Masters) Lane Swimming Badminton

Adult Fitness Classes Facility

ES Pool Field House

Sunday to Thursday - 7:30 am the year in the morning after “dropCampus Recreation currently offers adult fitness classes to parents6:15 throughout - 8:30 pm & Activity Outdoor off” or atIndoor the end of theRunning schooltracks day before “pick-up” subject to facility6:30 availability.

We currently have classes Day(s) Time Venuein Saturday 6:15 am - visit 8:30 pm Zumba Dance Fitness, Yoga, Pilates and Tae Kwon Do. Please come and the instructors at the Campus Ultimate Frisbee Saturday and Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 pm Field Sunday to Thursday 6:15 - Site 7:30 am Recreation Expo on September 1st and check the Campus Recreation for more detailed information.

Floor Hockey

Wednesday

Fitness Center

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Sunday and Tuesday

5:30 - 7:00 pm

Basketball

Saturday

9:00 am - 12:006:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Volleyball

Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 pm Tennis players must sign up as a “member” to use the courts. There

Healthy Active Lifestyle Membership forto the ASD Adults is no charge Sunday ASD community for this membership. 7:00 Please Outdoor Soccer - 8:30 pm Tennis Courts

Table Tennis

check the Campus Recreation site for court use policies, schedules Sunday 6:30 - 8:30 pm andand booking procedures. facilities are available after hours for Sport Recreation

ES Gym

Field House/ES Gym ES Gym

Field HS MP Room D122

Some of our Physical Education, use by the ASD adult Sunday - Thursday 6:15 - 7:30 am Adult (Masters) EScampus Pool community. ASD Adults canLane signSwimming up as a “Health Active Lifestyle” member on the “for adults” link on the Saturday 7:00 - 8:30 am recreation site. You can also find the facility use policies and guidelines. Please check the facilities and available Monday 6:30 - 8:30 pm Field House times below: Badminton

Facility

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Sunday to Thursday

6:15 - 7:30 am

Indoor & Outdoor Running tracks

6:30 - 8:30 pm Saturday

6:15 am - 8:30 pm

Sunday to Thursday

6:15 - 7:30 am

Fitness Center

6:30 - 8:30 pm

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday

Tennis Courts

Tennis players must sign up as a “member” to use the courts. There is no charge to the ASD community for this membership. Please check the Campus Recreation site for court use policies, schedules and booking procedures.

Guests Occasionally, ASD faculty and parents have friends and family visiting Dubai and are welcome to invite their guest to join in an activity or use a facility. Guests must accompany their ASD host and will get a visitor pass from the ASD Gates 3 or 5 only in exchange for Photo ID. If you have multiple guests or special requests for access please visit the Campus Recreation Office to make arrangements.

Parents are asked to adhere to the “spirit” of this guest policy. A personal trainer invited in as a guest to coach for a fee using ASD facilities is no longer permitted.

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Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts Boy Scouts: Grade 5—12 Boys Girl Scouts: K2—Grade 6 Girls Cub Scouts: Grade 1—5 Boys

Boy Scouts of America Troop 813 The Boy Scouts of America is one of America's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.

For nearly a century, the BSA has helped build future leaders by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes — and, through nearly a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

Contact Jeff Hoyt at hoytjk2@aol.com to find out more.

Cub Scouts Pack 813 The Cub Scouts program is open to boys in Grades 1—5. Cub Scouts means doing. Everything in Cub Scouting is designed to have boys doing things. Activities are used to achieve aims of scouting—citizenship training, character development and personal fitness. Many of the activities happen right in the den and in the pack during weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings.

Apart from the fun and excitement the Cub Scout activities bring, the cub scout promise, the Law of the Pack, the Cub Scout sign, handshake, motto, and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy's sense of belonging.

Contact Valerie or Garry Presdee on valerie@presdee.com or garry@presdee.com if you would like to join.

Girl Scouts USA Girl Scouts Overseas serves American girls living overseas and girls attending American or international schools.

USAGSO members enjoy the same excitement, fun and adventures in Girl Scouting as their state- side Girl Scout sisters. Girls relocating to another country will find that USAGSO provides them with the security of knowing that they will have an instant group of friends when they reach their new home.

Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self- worth.

Contact: Tindley Gilbert on girlscoutsasd@gmail.com to join this group.

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Community Service at ASD Service Learning is integral to our school mission and core values. Faculty and parent volunteers work hard to provide opportunities for students to engage in meaningful service. ASD has several clubs and organizations operating with parents, faculty and students involved as part of the curriculum or as an after school activity. Besides a host of curricular service projects students are involved in, the following After School Service clubs provide opportunities for students and adults to come together in support of some very worthwhile causes. These clubs meet regularly after school and work on several events and fundraising projects throughout the year.

Kids For Wish Kids Club - Middle School The KFWK Club offers Middle School students the opportunity to fulfill the wishes of children living in the UAE with lifethreatening medical conditions. This community service club is part of the Make A Wish Foundation of the UAE. It provides a positive, caring, and fun experience in which members can help make a difference in a child's life. Students who wish to join this club will be participating in a number of school wide events to raise funds for this great cause throughout the year. The club sponsor is Tia McSherry, ASD LSS teacher along with Jane Elliott, ASD parent volunteer.

To sign up, email kidsforwishkids@asdubai.org Seeds Of Change - Middle School and High School The Seeds of Change runs an organic garden as an after-school club for Middle and High School students. It is led by student officers, parents and two faculty coordinators. SOC focus on three components - growing organic food, consuming it, and making compost. We encourage ASD families to "taste the difference" at our weekly Tuesday Farmers Market. We also use food waste from the Cafeteria / Subway / from home to make compost, which in turn is used as an organic fertilizer for the garden. Club members also have the opportunity to help with fund raising and publicity through blogging and maintaining a webpage. The faculty leaders are Mr. Juan Fuentes and Mr. Sean Whitney.

The parent leaders are Maya Abou Jaoude and Namita Khanna. To find out more about this program, email them at seedsofchange@asdubai.org .

Club GAIA (Global Awareness, Inner Awakening) Club GAIA focuses on some exciting projects around the theme of "Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling" in partnership with faculty in the ES, MS and HS. The email contacts for each division are: gaia.es@asdubai.org, gaia.ms@asdubai.org and gaia.hs@asdubai.org .

SEENAH (Sustainable Economics, Education, Nutrition and Health) - Middle School and High School Our Mission: SEENAH supports communities by connecting reputable NGOs with organizations and individuals who want to make a difference.

SEENAH is a platform where High School students have the opportunity to lead and contribute to a variety of community service efforts. Students are encouraged to identify and promote projects to help the underprivileged while collaborating with peers, administration, faculty and parents. It is a place where students can brainstorm, develop and lead initiatives that can make a difference. MS and ES students often pitch in and help on various fundraising projects such as the SEENAH Jumble Sale and DUCE. Student officers for 2013-2014 are Sarah Syed (President), Brittany Wiltshire (Vice President), Sophia Syed (Secretary), Sami Malas (Publicity), Aheem Siddique and Deena Habib (Treasurer) and Sanjana Kumar (Photojournalist and Newsletter).

For more information please go to www.seenah.org, or email seenah@asdubai.org .

Room To Read - Elementary School and Middle School?

R2R partners with local communities throughout the developing world to establish schools, libraries and other educational infrastructure. R2R seeks to intervene early in the lives of children in the belief that education is a lifelong gift that empowers people to ultimately improve socioeconomic conditions for their families, communities, countries and future generations. Through the opportunities that only an education can provide, R2R strives to break the cycle of poverty, one child at a time. The adult leader is Mimi Yang and to sign up, you may email: roomtoread@asdubai.org .

DUBAI ULTIMATE CHARITY EVENT Mark your calendars for January 31st 2014 when we will have our 8th annual Dubai Ultimate Charity Event. The main event at DUCE is our Ultimate Frisbee Tournament and there will be additional events and activities for the whole family in support of our ASD sponsored service learning programs.

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Get Involved In The ARTS!

“An arts education helps build academic skills and increase academic performance, while also providing alternative opportunities for students.”

The reality for all of us at ASD is that quality education must include the Arts.

Participation in the Arts allows us to discover and nurture the strengths of our students and they also open the doors to self-discovery. The Arts can create student success and meaning to not only themselves, but also to others throughout their lives.

At ASD, the parents play a major role in community participation and advocacy for the Arts. Everyone in our community benefits when the school succeeds and we can't succeed without Art education. We promise our students and our parents that the Arts have a well loved and revered place in the curriculum as well as after the regular school day finishes.

The Arts Directors

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The ARTS.......Take Note!

First and foremost, put a copy of the ARTS calendar on your refrigerator. Those dates are set for everyone involved in the ASD school community.

There are three ways to stay in the KNOW.

1. The ARTS website (https://sites.google.com/a/asdubai.org/the-arts/) maintained by Mrs. Barb Wallin. This site will keep you informed of when auditions, rehearsals, and shows are.

2. The school daily bulletin at each level will keep students informed of when auditions, rehearsals, and shows are.

3. Finally, the Arts leaders at each school level will have the answers to any of your questions that you believe are not covered in the bulletins. Please contact any of them by email: " " Elementary - "Kristen Roemer" kroemer@asdubai.org " " Middle School - "Emily DeRosier" ederosier@asdubai.org " " High School - "Phil Ridley" pridley@asdubai.org " " After School Activities - "Mark Needs" mneeds@asdubai.org

Kristen Roemer Elementary Art Leader

Emily DeRosier Middle School Art Leader

Phil Ridley High School Art Leader

Also, the ASD school news delivered to your ASD family mailbox every Thursday will also keep you informed as well as the Campus Recreation office: (https://sites.google.com/a/asdubai.org/campus-rec/home) We encourage you to attend one of their two Expos during the year to find out more about the programs offered in person. (Believe it or not, we even have an adult theatre class and an adult painting class for moms and dads.)

Yes, a lot of the activities take place during the school day after school, but our evenings and our weekends are also filled with performing and visual art opportunities.

What are you waiting for? Get in the know - we are waiting for you!

Audience ETIQUETTE

1. Please do not bring in any food or any liquid drinks into the theater.

2. Refrain from talking during the presentations and performances, however we encourage laughing and clapping.

3. Do not enter or leave the auditorium during a performance or presentation unless it is an emergency.

4. Please keep your feet down, cell phones off, and respect your surroundings at all times. Thank you!

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The Arts Calendar 2013 - 14

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ASD Athletics

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1. ASD ATHLETICS QUICK FACTS AND CONTACT DETAILS The Athletic Department: "

is responsible " for competitive school sports at ASD. This includes U14, Junior Varsity and Varsity sports programs in swimming, volleyball, soccer, basketball, tennis, wrestling, cross country, softball, baseball, badminton, and track & field.

U14: Minimum Grade 6 & U14 as of Sept 1st Junior Varsity: Grade 8 - to under 16 as of September 1st Varsity: Grade 9 - Under 20 as of Sept 1st (JV aged athletes may be eligible to play a Varsity sport under special circumstances)

The Physical Education Department:

is responsible for teaching the curricular courses in physical and health education. The Department Chair for High School is Shawn Sawyer (ssawyer@asdubai.org). The Department Chair for Middle School is Diane Olliffe (dolliffe@asdubai.org).

The Campus Recreation Department:

is responsible for recreation based activities, intramurals, and Pay Per Term programs which include a variety of sport and leisure activities for students in K1 - Grade 12 and adults.

Contact the Campus Rec Office at cro@asdubai.org.

The Booster Club:

A parent volunteer organization that supports the Athletics Department and its teams by raising funds, organizing volunteers and staffing concessions stands. Any parent of a student athlete is considered a member of the Booster Club.

Any parent is welcome to volunteer and participate in Booster events under the guidance of the Booster Board.

Contact Kim Leary at boosters@asdubai.org

Spirit Council:

A student organization responsible for increasing and maintaining school spirit through pep rallies, Red and White days, creating awareness and support for Athletic and other activities at school.

Athletics Office:

Joe Byles - Athletic Director Email: jbyles@asdubai.org Karen Nicholls - Athletic Admin Assistant Email: knicholls@asdubai.org

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Red, White and Black Falcon

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2. ASD ATHLETIC PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY 2.1 UNDER 14 (U-14) The philosophy at the U-14 level is to provide the student-athlete with fundamental skills to develop them for the next level of participation. It is our intent to provide playing time for all qualified team members. Within reason, playing time is more important than winning and losing. We encourage all U-14 student-athletes to also participate in our intramural programs.

2.2 JUNIOR VARSITY (JV) Almost all players on the Junior Varsity team have had prior experience in that sport and have decided to make a commitment to that program for the next couple of years. The balance between playing time for everyone, the improvement of individual skills and the introduction to more advanced team concepts for the more advanced player is beginning to shift. No longer will the emphasis be on every player getting playing time, but it will change more towards team concept. A key is how well do the player's individual skills fit into the total team framework. This is not to say that only the starting players will play, but the team concept must be developed and a winning attitude established.

2.3 VARSITY This level is the ultimate in Interscholastic Athletics. By this time, the student-athletes have been exposed to their individual sport for several years and have the background to make the commitment necessary to play at ASD. Winning is very important, but only within the ethical concepts of competition. The most important factor for a student-athlete to be successful at this level is that he/she knows and understands his/her role on the team.

Character, Sportsmanship, Integrity, and Respect are the foundation of our program and must be in place at all levels.

2.4 JOINING AN ASD ATHLETIC TEAM All students will receive an informational bulletin and announcements leading up to their season. The bulletin and announcement has a link attached to sign up online one week prior to the start of the season. Students should report for try-outs on the predetermined date.

Student-athletes have a right to know the standards upon which participants are selected for a team. All student-athletes will have an opportunity (at least two days) to demonstrate their skill and abilities before team selection takes place.

Parents should expect that every candidate is treated fairly and given every consideration.

Coaches are sensitive to students' feelings of disappointment at not being selected for a team. Upon request the coach will meet with each individual and attempt to explain reasons why he/she did not make the team. While we understand that not being selected is disappointing for many athletes and their parents, team roster sizes are limited. Athletes not selected are welcome to try out again next season or to try another sport. There are also extensive opportunities in after school sports through the Campus Recreation Intramural and Clubs program.

Students who are selected must understand that they are committing to the team and that they are a valuable member of the team. The team cannot move forward and progress without a full team in attendance. Please refer to the Athletics attendance policy in the Athletics handbook.

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Athletics Schedule 2013-14

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This handbook was created by the Campus Recreation Department in collaboration with the Athletics and the Arts departments. We hope you will find the information useful and that you and your children will benefit from all that ASD has to offer.

Please contact the Campus Recreation Office 04 395 0005 Ext. 1500 cro@asdubai.org if you have any questions.

P.O. Box 71188 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: (+971 4) 395 0005 Fax: (+971 4) 395 0008 Email: cro@asdubai.org www.asdubai.org