Handbook - Dulwich College Shanghai

Competitive
Sports
Handbook
2012-2013

Contents
Mission Statement and Statement of Policy 3
Introduction 4
DCS affliliated federations 5
DCS Seasonal Teams 6
Swimming 7
Football 8
Basketball 9
Volleyball 10
Netball 11
Rugby 12
Junior FOBISSEA /DCA Games 13
Senior FOBISSEA Games 14
DCS Selection Policy 15-19
DCS Travelling Team Code 20
Billeting Obligations 21-22
Kit, Information and Transportion 22

Mission Statement
Dulwich College Shanghai’s primary goal for each student is the pursuit of excellence. We aim to provide
a quality training and competition programme for all sports teams that represent the College against other
schools and organisations in China and across Southeast Asia.
Statement of Policy
Dulwich College Shanghai aims to offer as many sports as the College can reasonably support and will
compete in the following conferences – FOBISSEA, ACAMIS, SISAC, CISSA and DCA Games.
The College provides high quality coaching to students as they seek to reach their full sporting potential. The
programme seeks to promote the fundamental characteristics of commitment, loyalty, cooperation, leadership
and an appreciation of the role and value of the individual within a team framework.
Sportsmanship
Dulwich College Shangahi recognises that teams and individuals contribute significantly to the development
of character and school spirit. Sportsmanship and fair play is an integral part of this experience. We expect
our students, coaches, parents and supporters to represent Dulwich College Shanghai in a manner that is
respectful to others. It is our responsibility to help develop and practice the highest standards of courtesy,
discipline and sportsmanship as both hosts and guests.
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Introduction
Dear Parents,
The mission of the the College Sports Department is to ensure the opportunity for all students to try out for
College representative sports teams and experience dedicated and focused coaching within season. We
offer a broad range of activities and are members of several sporting associations here in China, as well as,
across South East Asia.
We have a strong and committed coaching staff at the College with many nationalities contributing to the
programme. This year we have assigned Heads of Sport for Basketball, Football, Netball, Rugby, Volleyball,
and Swimming. These coaches have many years experience in their respective sports and the enthusiasm
to improve the programme at the College. You will see them and read a little about the sports later in the
handbook.
I am a firm believer that performances improve when students are supported. I invite all parents to come
and watch their children play competitive fixtures here at the College and away from home. Students and
coaches really do appreciate, and are motivated, by crowd support.
Please take a moment to read and familiarise yourself with the sports handbook. I hope you will find the
answers to many of your questions regarding DCS competitive sport, rules and regulations and what we
offer and when.
We look forward to another successful year for our teams and students and hope that all activities are
enjoyed in the spirit that embraces great sport.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries or concerns on
graham.lyons@dulwich-shanghai.cn
Kind regards,
Gray Lyons
Director of Sports
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Dulwich College Shanghai affiliated sports federations
The College is a member of the following organisations:
CISSA, SISAC, ACAMIS, FOBISSEA and SSL
This membership provides opportunities for competitive sport against other schools. Each organisation sets
its own sporting seasons, rules and regulations on competitions. As local opportunities for competitive sport
are limited our membership of these organisations is vital to our establishment of a quality sports programme.
China International Schools Sports Association (CISSA)
Is an organisation that provides over twenty Shanghai and surrounding city international schools with a
comprehensive sports programme for 12 and Under and 14 and Under, in four distinct seasons; for touch
rugby, football, volleyball and basketball. Most teams will have a league-based tournament with a game
being scheduled on a Tuesday or Thursday each week and culminating in the “Cross River Event” at the end
of the season.
Rugby and netball for Under 9 - Under 15 is catered for through the DCS convened Shanghai Junior Division.
Shanghai International Schools Activities Conference (SISAC)
Is an organisation that provides over 20 Shanghai and surrounding city international schools with a
comprehensive sports programme for 19 & Under, in three distinct seasons for the sports of volleyball,
basketball and football. There are also other SISAC events offered throughout the year ranging from netball,
rugby and swimming. Teams will have a league-based tournament with either one or several games a week
culminating in the “Finals Weekend” at the end of the season.
Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS)
Is an U19 sports conference providing end of season high quality tournaments for Senior/Varsity teams
in volleyball, basketball and football against other major international schools from around the China and
Mongolia region. DCS is placed in the premier ACAMIS Division (Orange/Red groupings) and compete
against schools form the north, central and southern areas of China. The ACAMIS seasons support the local
Shanghai (SISAC) season for a further one weekend finals in the respective sport.
Federation of British International Schools in South East Asia (FOBISSEA)
Is an overseas conference providing high quality competition against other major British International Schools
across South East Asia in a 3-day competition festival of 4 separate sports.
U15 FOBISSEA (Nov/Dec) Athletics, Basketball, Football and Swimming
U13 FOBISSEA (March / April) Athletics, Basketball, Football and Swimming
U11 FOBISSEA (May / June) Athletics, Football, T-ball and Swimming
Shanghai Swim League (SSL)
Is a sports conference specifically for swimming within Shanghai and surrounding city international schools.
Various swimming galas are held throughout the year that DCS attend within and outside Shanghai.
As well as the above affiliated federations and their regular sporting provision, the College also enters a
number of invitational tournaments and events throughout the year. In 2012 / 2013 the College is to attend:
U19 Rugby 10’s in Manila, Philippines
U19 Netball in Hong Kong
U11 DCA (Dulwich College Asia) Games in Beijing
U11 – U15 Rugby and Netball in Beijing
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DCS Teams Seasonal Sporting Calendar
Team, Sport and Age Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June
Swimming
(Y3 – 13) • • • • • • • • •
U11 FOBISSEA
(Y3 – 6) • • • • •
Junior Football
(Y3 & 4) • • •
Junior Football
(Y5 & 6) • • • • •
Junior Rugby
(Y3 & 4) • • •
Junior Rugby
(Y5 & 6) • • •
Junior Netball
(Y5 & 6) • • •
DCA - Football/Athletics
(Y5 & 6) • • • •
U13 FOBISSEA
(Y7 & 8) • • • • •
CISSA Touch
(Y6 – 9) • • • •
CISSA Football
(Y6 – 9) • • •
CISSA Volleyball
(Y7 – 9) • • •
CISSA Basketball
(Y7 - 9) • • •
Shanghai Junior Rugby
(Y7-10) • • •
Beijing Rugby
(Y5 – 10) • • •
Shanghai Junior Netball
(Y7 - 10) • • •
Beijing Netball
(Y5 – 10) • • •
U15 FOBISSEA
(Y9 & 10) • • •
SISAC Volleyball
(Y10 – 13) • • •
SISAC Rugby
(Y10 – 13) • • • •
SISAC Netball
(Y10 – 13) • • •
SISAC Basketball
(Y10 - 13) • • •
SISAC Football
(Y10 – 13) • • • •
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Welcome from the Head of Swimming
We have 2 squads based on swimmers’ abilities and ages for students in Years 3 – 13.
RedFin is our competitive senior team and BlueFin is our junior team. Students swim before
and after school depending upon the team and day of week. Our students compete at swim
meets throughout the year in the Shanghai Swim League. DCS students also swim at the
age related FOBISSEA events throughout the year across South East Asia.
Ms. Win Ge
win.ge@dulwich-shanghai.cn
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Welcome from the Head of Football
We have football teams representing the College all year round depending upon
the age group and season. Students from Year 3 – 13 can play football for the
College with boys and girls teams across the year groups. Our students compete
in CISSA, SISAC, ACAMIS, DCA and FOBISSEA Games throughout the year.
Mr. Gray Lyons
graham.lyons@dulwich-shanghai.cn
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Welcome from the Head of Basketball
We would like to welcome everybody to another very exciting year of Basketball at DCS.
Having seen a consistent finals presence and scoring a number of Championships over
the past few years, our basketball coaches are looking to further foster our ever improving
basketball programme. The enthusiasm and dedication the students have for this growing
sport is outstanding. We are very fortunate to have devoted coaching staff who are committed
to making our students into not only skilled athletes, but athletes who are able to demonstrate
sportsmanship and leadership qualities both on and off the court when representing the
College.
Ms. Elle Coughlan
ellenie.coughlan@dulwich-shanghai.cn
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Welcome from the Head of Volleyball
2012/2013 promises to be a busy and exciting year for Volleyball at Dulwich College
Shanghai. This is my second year at the college and I was so impressed with the
enthusiasm and improvement shown in our volleyball players last year. There
are lots of keen and able students waiting to get started in Season 1 who will be
competing in our senior D1 and D2 teams. We will have a busy training schedule
and will strive to improve our performances as individuals but more importantly
as a collective team with each game played. I’m very much looking forward to
welcoming both existing players and new players to get started in August. The
season for junior players will be starting around February for our developing junior
teams. There was some strong talent in these teams last year and these students
enjoyed competing in some very close matches.
I would like to encourage as much parent support as possible, especially for our home games. The support
and cheering really does boost the confidence of our players and motivates them even more to play to their
best.
Miss Claire Miller
claire.miller@dulwich-shanghai.cn
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Welcome from the Head of Netball
Netball is a hugely popular game amongst the girls here at the College and we hope that this
popularity will spread amongst the other schools in the area. Our aim is to continue to foster
this enthusiasm and to provide quality coaching and as much opportunity for match play as
possible. We have had very successful sides over the years (SISAC and CISSA champions,
as well as, DCB U15 Champions) and have every belief that this will continue.
Mrs. Sue Thompsett
susan.thompsett@dulwich-shanghai.cn
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Welcome from the Head of Rugby
We are very fortunate here at DCS because we have a large dedicated Rugby
coaching team, all of whom are highly experienced and passionate about Rugby.
We have had very successful sides over the years (SISAC U19 and CISSA
U13 champions, DCB Invitational U13 Champions, and DCS U14 Touch Rugby
winners). This year all age groups will be attending major tournaments around Asia
and the target is for even greater success.
Mr. Ryan Scott
ryan.scott@dulwich-shanghai.cn
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Primary FOBISSEA and DCA Games
The Primary FOBISSEA Games is the pinnacle event for Junior School sport at DCS.
Students from Y3 – 6 try out at swimming, athletics, football and T-ball whereby 36 are finally
chosen to represent the College against other international schools across South East Asia.
The College also competes in the DCA (Dulwich College Asia) games at athletics and
football. Those selected for FOBISSEA cannot also take part in this event in order to increase
opportunities for Junior School students.
Ms. Elle Coughlan (Head of Junior PE)
ellenie.coughlan@dulwich-shanghai.cn
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Senior FOBISSEA Games
The U13 and U15 FOBISSEA Games are, like the Primary Games, multi disciplinary
events. The events differ slightly to the Primary games in that basketball replaces
T-ball. Again a maximum of 36 students can be selected (18 boys and 18 girls)
from Y7 and 8 for the U13 and Y9 and 10 for the U15 games. DCS competes in the
top division for FOBISSEA and so competes against strong British schools across
South East Asia.
Mr. Gray Lyons (Director of Sports)
Graham.lyons@dulwich-shanghai.cn
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Selection Policy
The College participates in a number of local, national and international tournaments each year, and in each case, there
are clearly stated selection policies. To a great extent, these policies are determined by the governing body, although the
College adapts these policies in what it considers to be in the best interest of the school and its students.
In this policy statement, extracts from the handbooks governing each tournament are italicised.
1. FOBISSEA
The main international tournaments are organised by FOBISSEA (the Federation of British International Schools in South
and East Asia.). The games are organised at Primary, Under 13 and Under 15 aged groups, with invitational events for the
Over 15 category. Policies related to the games are determined by the Heads of the 30 member schools, and are based
on recommendations by the Heads’ of P.E (HOPE) and HOPE executive committee.
Aims
• To provide students with a variety of sporting opportunities at an appropriate level for all member schools in a safe,
appropriate and competitive environment
Objectives
• To make the Games accessible to children from Year 4 upwards
• To ensure equal opportunity and participation to both boys and girls
• To ensure the Games provide a learning experience in sportsmanship and in the value of healthy competition.
• To understand the the benefits of training in preparation for competition
• To enable students to specialise in sports appropriate to their age group
A. The Primary Games
The primary members of FOBISSEA are organised into four groups of six or seven schools. Each school is placed in a
group with schools of a similar size or ability level to ensure fair competition. Each participating school selects a team of
six boys and six girls to represent years 4, 5 and 6, making up a total party size of 36 students. Dulwich College Shanghai
is currently in Group A2 with The British School Manila, Jerudong School Brunei, British International School Vietnam,
British International School Puxi, Dulwich College Beijing and Shrewsbury International School Bangkok. The sports
students will compete at are football, t-ball, swimming and athletics.
The FOBISSEA rules to be adhered to are:
• Maximum squad allowed 36 (18 boys and 18 girls)
• Students will compete in their respective year groups. It is possible for students to play up to represent the year group
above their own, but students may not play down a year group.
DCS Selection Policy:
• DCS allows any student to try out for the FOBISSEA squads (years 3 – 6)
• DCS will take the strongest team available. Yet will take the full 36 where possible.
• A trial will be held for athletics, swimming, football and t-ball, which will take place during lesson time and after school
between January and February. The PE department will grade football and t-ball using the suggested national curriculum
guidelines in accordance with the DCS PE assessment policy.
• After the collation of all results, the PE department will select, on the basis of the facts and professional judgment, to
decide who makes the final 6 for each section.
• Only successful names will be published (plus the name of 1 reserve per group).
B. Under 13 and Under 15 games
The senior members of FOBISSEA are organised into four groups of 7 schools. Dulwich College Shanghai is currently
in Group A2 with The British School Manila, Jerudong School Brunei, British International School Vietnam, British
International School Puxi, Dulwich College Beijing and Shrewsbury International School Bangkok. The sports students
will compete at are football, basketball, swimming and athletics.
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The FOBISSEA rules to be adhered to are:
• Maximum squad allowed 36 (18 boys and 18 girls)
• Maximum team sizes 12 (basketball and football)
• Students must fall within the eligibility age range. Age is taken on 1st August in the year of the competition.
No primary student may compete in the U13 games
• Students may, where necessary, compete in both the U13 and U15 games in the same year. This should
only be used by smaller sized schools to help in fielding a full team.
DCS Selection Policy:
• DCS allows any student to try out for the FOBISSEA squads (years 7 and 8 for U13 and years 8 to 10 for
U15).
• Students must fall within the eligibility age maximum. A student in year 10 for instance but year 11 age
cannot compete (FOBISSEA rules). Equally no primary student may compete in the U13 games (FOBISSEA
rules).
• DCS will take the strongest team possible. That means it may not take the maximum 12 allowed for team
sports if deemed not to benefit the overall squad.
• DCS swimmers and athletes will come from the chosen team squad members unless exceptional and so
desired by the coach, child and parents concerned.
• All students if selected for a team will play at FOBISSEA.
• All selected swimmers and athletes will participate in at least 1 event.
The U13 and U15 FOBISSEA Games are, like the Primary Games, multi disciplinary events. The events
differ slightly to the Primary games in that basketball replaces T-ball. Again a maximum of 36 students can be
selected (18 boys and 18 girls) from Y7 and 8 for the U13 and Y9 and 10 for the U15 games. DCS competes
in the top division for FOBISSEA and so compete against strong British schools across South East Asia.
Mr. Gray Lyons (Director of Sports)
Graham.lyons@dulwich-shanghai.cn
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2. ACAMIS
The Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS) sports competition is a senior sports tournament
for middle and high school students and competed 3 times annually between the following schools:
Dulwich College Shanghai (DCS)
Western Academy Beijing (WAB)
International School Tianjin (IST)
Yew Chung International School (YCIS)
Nanjing International School (NIS)
Utahloy International School of Guangzhou (UISG)
It is split into 3 seasons as below:
ACAMIS Events/Seasons
A. October – Girls’ Volleyball – Boys’ Volleyball
B. January – Girls’ Basketball – Boys’ Basketball
C. March/April – Girls’ Football – Boys’ Football
Aims
• To provide a structured framework for competition between the small international schools in China and Mongolia
Objectives
• To ensure equal opportunity and participation to both boys and girls.
• To enable students to specialise in sports appropriate to their age group.
• To enable all schools to be able to host by having sufficient flexibility to organise a programme appropriate to their
particular environment.
The ACAMIS rules to be adhered to are:
• A student is considered eligible if he/she is a full time student in the ACAMIS member school and is enrolled in years
9-13.
• Squads of maximum 10 for volleyball and basketball and 12 for football.
DCS Selection Policy:
• DCS allows any senior school student from Y10 to try out for the ACAMIS squads.
• Students must fall within the eligibility age maximum.
• DCS will take the strongest team possible. That means it may not take the maximum squad size allowed if deemed
not to benefit the overall squad.
• All students if selected for a team will play at ACAMIS.
3. Shanghai (SISAC, CISSA, Shanghai Junior netball and rugby)
DCS Selection Policy:
• DCS allows any student to try out for the College squads.
• Students must fall within the eligibility age maximum.
• DCS will take the strongest team(s) possible to local tournaments. That means it may not take the maximum allowed
for team sports if deemed not to benefit the overall squad.
• All students if selected for a team will play in at least one game or a proportion of several games.
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4. Beijing Rugby / Netball Invitational
DCS Selection Policy:
• DCS allows any student to try out for the College squads for this event.
• Students must fall within the eligibility age maximum. This maybe different to the Shanghai League and thus
movement between teams from the regular Shanghai League may occur.
• DCS will take the strongest team possible to local tournaments. That means it may not take the maximum
allowed for team sports if deemed not to benefit the overall squad.
• All students if selected for a team will play in at least one game or a proportion of several games.
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5. Swimming squads
Swimming System at DCS:
Swim Team Junior A (Blue Fin)
• Best 3 strokes are subject to time trial for selection
Swim Team Senior A (Red Fin)
• Best 3 strokes are subject to time trial for selection
6. SSL (Shanghai Swim League)
DCS Selection Policy:
• DCS allows any student to swim in galas within Shanghai provided they are attendees of the extra curricular swim
clubs on offer at the school.
• All selected swimmers will participate in at least 1 event.
7. Friendly Fixtures:
DCS Selection Policy:
• DCS allows any student to try out for team squads. When there are friendly games the coach will if possible rotate his
squad to allow students a chance to play.
• All students if selected for a match will play some proportion of the game.
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Dulwich College Shanghai Travelling Team Code
1. I understand it is a privilege to represent the College as an athlete on and off the field and I agree
to do so in the best manner possible. I will display good sportsmanship at all times and behave in
an appropriate manner.
2. My academic work must come first. I will plan my time carefully. When I miss classes due to travel,
I will make sure my teachers have been notified in advance and arrange to make-up work missed.
3. If any of my teachers feels that my academic standing will be harmed due to sports travel, they
may recommend to the Director of Sports that I not be permitted to miss class.
4. I will attend all scheduled practices and games. I will make every effort to schedule appointments
outside of scheduled practice times. If I must miss a scheduled practice or game, I will personally
notify my coach in a timely manner.
5. I understand that alcohol consumption and the use of tobacco have an adverse affect on
performance, and that drinking or smoking at the following times:
- while on away trips-while representing DCS at any athletic event
- while visiting teams are in Shanghai & during my hosting responsibilities
will result in suspension from the team for the remainder of the season and that further violations
will result in suspension from all teams for the academic year.
6. I understand that there are certain requirements that include:
- Housing visiting athletes during “host weekends” and tournaments (ACAMIS)
- Assisting in the set up of equipment, scoring when required and clearing up
7. I agree to abide by any curfews which are set. I understand that the curfew will be no later than
10.00pm when teams are visiting DCS and when we are being hosted in ACAMIS tournaments,
and I will respect any earlier curfew that hosting parents, including my own, may set.
8. I understand that violation of this code may lead to suspension or expulsion from the team.
9. I understand that if I do not return items of uniform not intended for me to keep that I will be
charged for their replacement.
10. I understand that travelling teams must pay for their own flight and travel insurance when
competing at events such as ACAMIS and by signing this form I am making myself available
for selection to such travelling teams
Athlete’s Signature/Date Parent’s Signature/Date
............................... ......../ ......./ ......../ .............................. ......../ ......./ ......../
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Billeting
Billeting – General information
DCS is a member of the ACAMIS Orange group, which requires schools who host tournaments to house visiting
students. This is a reciprocal arrangement, which is meant to keep to a minimum the costs of visiting other schools for
games.
Parents of DCS athletes will be requested to undertake hosting responsibilities when DCS hosts tournaments on its
campus. Consequently visiting athletes will be housed and fed (breakfast and dinner) in the home of a host athlete.
The Director of Sports will contact parents in advance of tournaments requesting they make themselves available
to host visiting students. As this is a reciprocal arrangement it is expected that all parents of Senior School athletes
undertake this in order for the system to work effectively.
Billeting at Dulwich College Shanghai
Billeting is a method of providing low cost accommodation for students involved in excursions and sporting trips hosted
between Dulwich Colleges, ISCMS (International Schools Choral Music Society) and ACAMIS (Association of China
and Mongolia International Schools) schools.
We would like to assume that all of our families are going to offer a safe and secure environment for all billeted students.
However, we cannot absolutely guarantee their suitability, as we are unable to acquire police record checks or have
any assurance other than word of mouth or self-referral. We take the safety and wellbeing of all students very seriously
and have formulated the following guidelines for staff and families to follow.
• Billeting needs to be a planned activity in which the Headmasters of Schools, billeting coordinators,
supervising teachers, the host parents and the parents of the visiting students are fully informed and
implement arrangements that have been agreed upon by the Heads of Schools themselves.
• Students should never be billeted alone. They should always be with at least one other student from the
travelling team.
• It is our expectation that no student will share a room with anyone other than a student with whom they are
already acquainted and familiar (eg from same school/team)
• Students should have contact home numbers of the members of staff in charge of the group. Staff members
responsible for the group should have the mobile phone number and home number of the family who is
billeting the student.
• If the wellbeing or safety of a student is at risk, or there is suspicion that this could be so, the student will be
relocated to another approved accommodation.
DCS Billeting Obligations (when hosting students)
Below are the rules that DCS follow for ACAMIS and DCA competitions, which are accepted practice for International
schools.
1. Hosting rules and guidelines are in effect from the time the visiting team leaves their school until they arrive
home.
2. Exercise the supervision and care that you would normally exercise with your own children
3. Under no condition are visiting athletes to be housed without adult supervision
4. Athletes are not permitted to change housing arrangements
5. The use of tobacco, drugs and the consumption of alcohol by students are strictly prohibited. Any violation
should be reported to the Director of Sports immediately or the person in charge of the tournament
6. Collect guests at the designated time
7. Arrange for suitable transportation. Normally this is expected to be a private car to and from the sporting events
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8. Provide your guest with an evening meal and breakfast
9. Curfew hours cannot be extended and any violation should be reported immediately to the Director
of Sports or the person in charge of the tournament
10. Please discuss evening plans with your guests and be satisfied with arrangements. Agree on pick
up times and transportation and do insist on the stated curfew hour. Staff of the students in your
care will call each evening to ensure all is well and their students are home before curfew
11. Ensure that guests know your name, telephone number and address
Sports Kits for DCS Teams
All players selected for College representative sides will receive a sports kit for each match. This will include
a jersey and a pair of shorts (skort for netball). It is essential and expected that students return all kits to the
College at the end of the season.
Players for all events are required to be attired in below (all of which are available for purchase at the College
shop).
• DCS kit bag
• DCS Panthers hooded top (Junior school maroon and Senior school blue)
• DCS socks (for rugby and football squads)
Travelling squads to ACAMIS and FOBISSEA events will also need to be attired in below:
• DCS travel T-shirt (available for purchase at College shop)
• DCS sports track trousers (students will loan these from the PE/Sports department if and when the
weather requires their use)
Communication
Tournament dates are available on the school calendar as well as the sports section of the school website.
Training schedules are to be published in advance on sports notice boards, the school bulletin and DCS
website.
http://dulwich-shanghai.cn
All competitive teams require athletes to be aware of changes to schedules and to check on a regular basis
that the information they have is up to date. Students require consent forms if they are to be considered for
competitive teams. These forms will include the contact details of the student. The forms can be found on
the web site and in the PE/Sports department.
Cancellation of Games/Practices
Cancellations do regrettably occur and the College will endeavour to make cancellation decisions by 1.00pm
for afternoon fixtures and will email parents. Rescheduled dates will be emailed to parents and published on
the website as soon as they are made available and also on sports notice boards for students.
Transportation
Due to issues of safety and reliability and to encourage team spirit, DCS insists that all students travel to
away venues on school supplied transport. Parents may wish to make alternative arrangements for the
return journey but must consult with the coach prior to departure.
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