Athletics
Hangzhou International School provides athletic opportunities for students to compete in 10 Varsity sports and 12 Middle School sports, as well as several Lower School sports and recreational activities.
Whether in practice or on the field of competition, the student athlete will learn the importance of dedication, communication, and perseverance. Sportsmanship is stressed and emphasis is placed on teamwork and cooperation. HIS students teams represent the school as the Golden Dragons. GO DRAGONS!!!!
High School Athletics - Grades 9 to 12
High school students participate in seasons of 8-10 weeks duration coached by faculty members with experience in each of the sports. Practices typically occur 3 times each week, normally between 3:30 - 5:30pm. 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 locatedthroughout China and Mongolia.
2026 - 2027 VARSITY SEASON DATES (G9-12)
| Team | Dates |
|---|---|
| Varsity Volleyball | Aug 24 - Oct 31 |
| Varsity Ultimate | Aug 31 - Nov 7 |
| Varsity Cross Country | Sep 7 - Nov 21 |
| Varsity Table Tennis | Oct 5 - Nov 28 |
| Varsity Basketball | Nov 2 - Jan 23 |
| Varsity Badminton | Jan 25 - Apr 17 |
| Varsity Football | Jan 25 - Mar 27 |
| Varsity Track & Field | Mar 22 - May 22 |
U12 - U15 - Grades 6 to 9
Students in Grades 6-9 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 3:15 - 4:15pm. Within the season, some after school matches may be organized with other Hangzhou-based international schools to prepare teams for their season-ending tournaments.
2026 -2027 U12-U15 SEASON DATES (G6-9)
| Team | Dates |
|---|---|
| U14 Table Tennis | Aug 31 - Oct 17 |
| U14 Ultimate | Aug 31 - Nov 7 |
| U14 Cross Country | Sep 7 - Nov 21 |
| U14 & U15 Football | Oct 5 - Dec 12 |
| U12 Basketball | Oct 19 - Dec 11 |
| U14 & U15 Volleyball | Jan 11 - Mar 20 |
| U14 Badminton | Jan 25 - Mar 19 |
| U12 Football | Mar 22 - May 21 |
| U14 & U15 Basketball | Mar 22 - May 29 |
| U14 Track & Field | Mar 22 - May 22 |
| U12 & U14 Tag Rugby | April 12 - May 28 |
Elementary School Sports - Kindergarten - Grade 5
Hangzhou International School offers a variety a sports and active activity options to students in Kindergarten - Grade 5. These are usually offered in 8-week blocks during our Co-curricular Activity (CCA) programs which provide one practice per week from 3:15- 4:15pm. 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.
