Sports Invitationals Sports Invitationals provide an opportunity for Member Schools to host sporting events, including golf, swimming, tennis, gymnastics and sailing, with the option of inviting nonMember Schools to participate, at their discression.
From Hobby to Sport: The Growth of Climbing By Raj Ladva, Climbing Team Co-ordinator & Coach, Bangkok Patana School
The U13s-U19s Climbing Invitational was co-hosted by Bangkok Patana School and Harrow International School Bangkok, Thailand, from 9 to 10 March, 2018. Carabiner. Figure 8. Crimp. Gaston. Anchor. You could be forgiven for thinking that these are a bizarre combination of ballet and sailing terms, however this is all terminology from climbing! Climbing is a highly engaging physical activity that improves strength, fitness, flexibility and muscle tone. It’s also a great way to develop teamwork skills, mental focus and problem-solving under pressure. At both Bangkok Patana School and Harrow International School Bangkok, here are dedicated climbing gyms devoted to the development of the sport. In 2020, Sport Climbing will for the first time be included at the Tokyo Olympics and there is growing interest among our students in various formats of the sport, from Bouldering (without ropes) to Top Roping.
the only person you are truly in competition with is yourself. Only you know your ability, and what you can achieve. It is the beauty of sport in its purest form, where coaches and supporters celebrate the athlete in their performance and encourage them to try their best without criticism. We look forward to seeing how the sport develops and grows across the FOBISIA network and can’t wait to meet other like-minded students, coaches and Sports Directors in the future.
What began at Bangkok Patana School as a small extracurricular activity has grown into a fully-fledged sports team, with climbing meets and competitions between schools here in Bangkok and recently across the FOBISIA network. The inaugural FOBISIA Climbing Invitational, co-hosted by Bangkok Patana School and Harrow International School, has been a significant milestone in our progression from hobby to sport. Students, parents and teachers alike all commented on the friendly atmosphere and supportive competitors. In climbing,
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THE FOBISIAN: June 2018, Term 3, Issue 27