The International School of Kuala Lumpur Launches New Community Sports Program
KUALA LUMPUR: New Community Sports Program launched at ISKL
[September 12, 2024]—The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is excited to announce the launch of Community Sports at ISKL, a new program operating from its Ampang Hilir campus that brings together external service providers offering high-quality training in a variety of sports.
Held weekdays from 6:00 pm and Sundays from 7:00 am, Community Sports is open to all school-aged children, including ISKL students and students from other schools. Some classes are also available on Saturdays.
Community Sports Coordinator Mr. Kevin Lawson shares, “The program is designed to provide students with options to play sports all year round, encourage them to try different sports, have fun, and get fit. Enabling the wider community to take advantage of the amazing range of service providers offering coaching at ISKL’s state-of-the-art facilities is also a great way of sharing our passion for sports, building community connections, and enhancing skill levels.”
The initiative features a diverse lineup of top-notch independent providers who deliver specialized training and competitive opportunities across sports disciplines, including badminton, baseball, basketball, climbing, football, rugby, tennis, touch rugby, strength and conditioning, and volleyball. “The program’s external providers have been carefully selected to ensure high-quality coaching and challenging programs for students of all ages and abilities,” explains Lawson.
Community Sports at ISKL providers include:
- American Volleyball Academy ~ Volleyball
- Defy ~ Strength and Conditioning
- Fastbreak Basketball Club ~ Basketball
- JJ Tennis Academy ~ Tennis
- KL Cubs ~ Baseball
- Klimb On! ~ Climbing
- KL Tigers ~ Rugby & Touch Rugby
- Miu2 Badminton Academy ~ Badminton
- Real Madrid Foundation ~ Football
Launched in August 2024, Community Sports affirms ISKL’s Mission to cultivate passions, values, and competencies. “Sports offers young people the opportunity to explore their interests and passions, challenge themselves, and develop their skills. Getting involved in a sport has many positive outcomes. In addition to being fun, it can significantly contribute to health and well-being and helps reinforce positive values through teamwork and respectful competition.” shares Lawson.
“We’ve had a fantastic response to the program from participants and their parents. Over the coming months, we’ll continue to enhance and expand the sports on offer and are always looking for new opportunities we can provide to keep young people active and engaged,” says Lawson.
