The Regent S School Pattaya Hosts the U15 FOBISSEA Games 16Th-18Th November 2012
U15 Games 2012
The Regent’s School Pattaya hosts the U15 FOBISSEA Games 16th-18th November 2012
16th –18th November saw The Regent’s School Pattaya, Thailand, buzzing with activity as they played host to schools from all over Asia for the U15 FOBISSEA Games. Six schools competed – The Regent’s School Pattaya, ELC International School Malaysia, Harrow International School Beijing, Seoul Foreign School, The British School of Guangzhou and Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar.
The games commenced with swimming on the Friday morning with 49 heats, in which Seoul Foreign School came out victorious. After lunch the teams made their way to Rayong Athletics Stadium where the weather was on their side as they managed to escape the rain and get on with the track and field events. Here, Regents Pattaya came out on top.
Eager to get back into the games, the weekend saw students compete in football and basketball matches that demonstrated just how much hard work pays off; predominantly so for Regents Pattaya. The girls won both their Saturday football and their Sunday basketball tournaments. Regents Pattaya boys missed out only slightly as they walked away with gold after their basketball tournament on the Saturday, but lost out to ELC International School in the intense final, where the victory was taken after extra time.
Despite the disappointment that might have been felt in the final football game, the amazing atmosphere carried over from visiting schools’ arrival didn’t wane. Students and staff alike, who had all worked hard to make sure the event ran smoothly, culminated at a Gala dinner on Sunday where participants revelled in their achievements with great food, fantastic company, awards and a disco. Dancing shoes had clearly been the footwear of choice for most; laughter and cheers became infectious as everyone danced late into the evening. It all wound down as everyone embraced Regents Pattaya’s host country by floating homemade ‘krathongs’ in the pool.
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U15 A2 FOBISSEA Games 4th- 6th November 2012 Dulwich College Shanghai
In early November, Dulwich College Shanghai hosted the U15 A2 FOBISSEA Games. Six schools competed in the usual sports of swimming, athletics, basketball and football. It was a cold experience for BISV, BSM and JIS arriving from the Tropics, but at least the sun shone on us every day.
The games were conducted in the spirit that embodies the FOBISSEA movement and it was pleasing to see such good competition, sportsmanship, friendship and fun from all competitors and coaches.
We welcomed in The British International School Shanghai, Puxi to the federation, and it was great to see their boys win the basketball. The British International School, Ho Chi Minh City went with a well-deserved win in the girls football. Dulwich College Shanghai won the remaining four events, but with all six schools sharing in very close competition with one another, and events going down to penalties, split seconds and centimetres.
We look forward to seeing each other again at the U13 Games at Jerudong International School, Brunei in March.