December 2018 FORUM
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ATHLETICS<br />
<strong>December</strong><strong>2018</strong>/January2019<br />
Sailinginto2019<br />
ByJohnMota,AthleticsCoordinator<br />
Toallouryouthsportsparticipantsthis<br />
season: Merry Christmas and a Happy<br />
New Year! We have great news: our<br />
SailingCampisback!AmSocishappytobe<br />
able to offer this event once again, which<br />
takesplaceatSãoPauloYachtClub(SPYC),<br />
a British sailing club located at the<br />
lakeshore of the Guarapiranga water<br />
reservoirjust15minutesawayfromChapel<br />
School and 20 minutes from the US<br />
Consulate.(www.spyc.com.br)<br />
When: The camp starts Tuesday, January<br />
8 th and ends Friday, January 11 th , running<br />
from 9amanduntilaround5pmeachday.<br />
Ages:8to15yearsold<br />
Activities:Kidsandteenswillparticipate<br />
in paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing<br />
(boats), and other water sports-related<br />
activities.Therewillalsobeswimmingat<br />
theclub’sswimmingpool.<br />
Coaches:Theleadcoachisaprofessional<br />
sailor, father, and carries a Physical<br />
Educationbackground.<br />
Available Spots: As it is hard to find the<br />
mix of sailor/coach/English-speaker<br />
here in São Paulo, we are limiting this<br />
camp to 15 kids only! For more<br />
information and registration visit<br />
yspsailingcamp.eventbrite.com.<br />
FAQ<br />
Q The kids will be staying at the camp<br />
from9amto5pm,right?<br />
A Yes, drop off time is 9am and pickup<br />
timeisbetween4pmand5pm.<br />
Q Is lunch at the Club included in the<br />
priceofclasses?<br />
ALunchwillnotbeprovided.Kidsshould<br />
packlunchbags.<br />
Q Do kids need to know how to swim in<br />
ordertotakethelessons?<br />
A Yes, kids need to know how to swim<br />
butdon'tneedtoberegularswimmers.<br />
Q Does my child need to have prior<br />
sailingexperience?<br />
ANopreviousexperiencerequired.<br />
QHowmanycoachesarethere?<br />
ATwotothree,allfluentinEnglish.<br />
QIsthereadressrequirement?<br />
A Kids must wear swimming shorts, a t-<br />
shirt,araincoat,andsandalslikeKeensor<br />
Crocs.Flip-flopsareokforrestingbutnot<br />
for activities. Sneakers (with flat rubber<br />
soles) that can get wet are also OK. Kids<br />
shouldbringsunscreenandanymedicine<br />
theyneedtotake.<br />
QCantheyshowerthere?<br />
A Yes. They have dressing rooms with<br />
showers.Yourkidcanbringatowelanda<br />
setofclothesfortheridebackhome.This<br />
isoptional.<br />
QWhathappensifitrains?<br />
A There are theory classes and indoor<br />
activities planned for rainy hours. At this<br />
timeoftheyear,itusuallyrainsaround4<br />
or5pm.<br />
QWhowillbeourAmSoccontactthere?<br />
A JohnTerrell Mota will be your contact.<br />
You’ll be able to reach out to him by<br />
phone or WhatsApp. He will be there<br />
everycampday.§<br />
MONTH DAY<br />
TIMESLOT<br />
9AM<br />
10:30AM<br />
<strong>2018</strong>SEASON2SCHEDULE<br />
to<br />
9:30AM to<br />
10:30AM<br />
10:30AM<br />
to12PM<br />
<strong>2018</strong>SEASON2CALENDAR<br />
Dec 01 Graded<br />
Dec 08 Canceled<br />
SPORT<br />
Soccer,Girls<br />
Soccer,Boys<br />
LOCATION<br />
Basketball,Coed<br />
Baseball,Coed<br />
FlagFootball,Coed<br />
Volleyball,Coed<br />
WeNeedSportsEnthusiasts!<br />
If you'd like to volunteer to help<br />
coach or assist, contact our Athletics<br />
Coordinator, John Mota, at<br />
ysp@amsoc.com.br or WhatsApp<br />
+55(11)99622-2177.<br />
TheAmericanSocietyofSãoPaulo<strong>FORUM</strong>Newsletter 13
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