 Our athletic program is intramural as well as inter-scholastic, meaning some students practice and play along with schoolmates (intramural) while a selected group is chosen to play against other schools or clubs (inter-scholastic). Considering only a certain number of students can compose a team for competition, our coaching staff will do their best to see to it that every student feels he/she is contributing and having fun.
Our main competition is with these schools. The Athletic Directors from each school meet four times each year planning events and working to improve the organization. NECIS schools host and travel to other NECIS schools during the sport season, and all schools meet at the end of the season for a tournament hosted by one of the NECIS schools. AISR is responsible for hosting one of the tournaments each year. We also travel or host other non-NECIS international schools or Dutch clubs during the season. NECIS PhilosophyThe NECIS Sports Council exists in order to provide opportunities for international schools located in Northwestern Europe to meet in specified tournament activities on a competitive basis. Each school should work toward a common aim to achieve efficient and well-balanced programs that promote healthy competition, sportsmanship, and full participation. NECIS Objectives- To foster a sense of enjoyment and achievement throughout a tournament.
- While recognizing that all participants should play to the best of their abilities, students should be encouraged to accept defeat gracefully and to celebrate success in a sporting manner.
- To provide opportunities for positive emotional development in competitive and social situations.
- To improve physical fitness.
- To allow students to accept responsibility.
- To allow students to display leadership skills.
- To teach our students the principle of cooperation among individuals while striving for a common goal.
- To develop a positive working atmosphere between a coach and his/her team.
- To demonstrate adequate preparation for the sport in which the students are involved.
- To teach the necessary skills and impart knowledge of the rules and tactics necessary to participate in each sport.
- To develop an interest in, and a desire to continue sports activities in later years.
- To provide opportunities for and to encourage social interaction with students from other international schools.
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