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As early as the first day of school, SAS high school students turned out after school to tryout for first season Varsity and JV sports teams, including Cross-Country, Soccer and Volleyball. With teams selected by the end of the first week of school, practice began in earnest. Sports exchanges are planned for early September making it important for the teams to be in good shape to compete very early in the season. SAS soccer teams will travel to Jakarta International School and Volleyball and Cross-Country to International School of Kuala Lumpur to compete in exchanges on September 10 th. The season culminates in the IASAS tournament October 13th to 15th. This year SAS will host the IASAS Soccer tournament. Volleyball and CrossCountry teams will travel to International School of Bangkok to compete. IASAS (Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asia Schools) was formed in 1982 and consists of six international schools: Singapore American School, International School of Bangkok, Jakarta International School, International School of Kuala Lumpur, International School of Manila and Taipei American School. SAS athletics rotate through a cycle of three sports seasons, each culminating in a multi-school competition. Throughout the association’s 23-year history each IASAS championship has been the ultimate event for which every SAS varsity athlete strives to excel. However, IASAS encompasses more than sports competitions. IASAS Cultural Convention brings together students from the IASAS schools in Forensics, Debate, Dance, Drama, Music and Art. While Forensics and Debate are competitive, the Dance, Drama, Music and Art exchanges are showcases of the best student work, in which students share their talents, participate in workshops, and receive constructive feedback from adjudicators. SAS dancers will participate in the first Cultural exchange at Jakarta International School on September 10th. Cultural Convention will be held in March 2006. IASAS Model United Nations (MUN) including IASAS schools as well as 12 other schools from as far away as Japan and India will be held in November. Competition for the IASAS Math team will be held in February. One thing that continues to motivate the top athletes, visual and performing artists, speakers, and debaters at Singapore American School is the prospect of participating in an IASAS championship or convention. High school sports and cultural events are hosted at SAS throughout the year. To find out more, check the high school website at http://www.hseagle.sas.edu.sg or call the high school Athletics and Activities office at 636-6597.