Athletics
High School Athletics - Grades 9 to 12
High school students participate in seasons of 10-12 weeks duration coached by faculty members with experience in each of the sports. Practices occur 3 times each week, normally between 3:30 - 5:00pm. Athletes get several opportunities to play matches after school against Hangzhou-based international schools as well as competing in multiple tournaments during the season in various Athletics conferences. Varsity teams will normally conclude their season with an ACAMIS tournament which involves a multi-day tournament format in host schools located throughout China and Mongolia.
2023-2024 High School Athletics Season Dates
SPORT |
SEASON DATES |
PRACTICE DAYS |
VOLLEYBALL |
23 AUG - 4 NOV |
MON, WED, FRI |
CROSS-COUNTRY |
5 SEPT - 26 NOV |
TUES, THURS |
TABLE TENNIS |
4 SEPT – 18 NOV |
MON, WED, FRI |
BASKETBALL |
6 NOV – 27 JAN |
MON, WED, FRI |
BADMINTON |
29 JAN – 21 APR |
MON, WED, FRI |
FOOTBALL |
29 JAN – 21 APR |
MON, WED, FRI |
TRACK & FIELD |
20 FEB - 4 MAY |
TUES, THURS |
ULTIMATE FRISBEE |
APR-MAY (TBC) |
TUES, THURS |
WATER POLO |
APR-MAY | TBC |
GOLF | AUG - MAY | TBC |
Middle School Athletics - Grades 5 to 8
Students in Grades 5-8 have an abundance of choices which can keep them active and developing their skills and understanding in sports and recreation activities. Seasons are generally 6-8 weeks long and consist of two 1-hour practices each week, normally between 3:30 - 4:30pm. Within the season, some after school matches may be organized with other Hangzhou-based international schools to prepare teams for their season-ending tournaments.
2023-2024 Middle School Athletics Season Dates
SPORT |
SEASON DATES |
PRACTICE DAYS |
TABLE TENNIS |
29 AUG - 28 OCT | TUES & THURS |
ULTIMATE FRISBEE |
29 AUG - 14 OCT | TUES & THURS |
CROSS-COUNTRY |
5 SEPT - 26 NOV |
TUES & THURS |
FOOTBALL (SOCCER) |
9 OCT - 9 DEC | MON & FRI |
FLOOR HOCKEY |
17 OCT – 2 DEC |
TUES & THURS |
VOLLEYBALL |
29 JAN – 23 MAR |
MON & FRI |
BADMINTON |
16 JAN – 16 MAR |
TUES & THURS |
TRACK AND FIELD |
26 FEB – 11 MAY |
TUES & THURS |
TOUCH RUGBY |
19 MAR - 17 MAY |
TUES & THURS |
BASKETBALL |
18 MAR – 18 MAY |
MON & FRI |
WATER POLO |
APR - MAY | TBC |
Elementary School Sports - Kindergarten - Grade 4
Hangzhou International School offers a variety a sports and active activity options to students in Kindergarten - Grade 4. These are usually offered in 10-week blocks during our Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) programs which provide one practice per week from 3:15- 4:15 p.m. HIS faculty members coach these groups. Additionally, Physical Education classes may also be used to introduce students to specific sports in the lead-up to an upcoming sports carnival involving students from various other International schools.
CCA will be provided in the following sports and physical activities.
Soccer, Basketball, Touch Rugby, Taekwondo , Golf, Table Tennis, Flag Football, Dance, Swimming, Running, Tennis, Rowing, Volleyball, Badminton and Yoga.
HIS Golden Dragons Swimming - Grades 2 to 12
HIS offers competitive swimming program for students in Grades 2 to 12. The team practices each afternoon at a pool located near the school campus and compete at meets throughout China between 8 and 12 times each year.
A Swimmer Development Program is also offered for swimmers who have basic swim ability and wish to improve their proficiency in order to join the Golden Dragons Swim Team.
* Swimmers younger than Grade 2 are also considered if they already have a basic level of swimming proficiency.
For more detailed information, click on the Swim Team Page tab below.