Athletics
Athletics are an integral part of school life at ICSA. Our extensive range of sports activities gives students the chance to connect with their peers and teachers/coaches, and provides opportunities for personal growth, development of self-discipline, and exploration of interests. Each WAISAL season, students who do not make or try out for the competitive teams, are still able to progress their skills as part of our youth development programs in basketball, football (soccer), volleyball, and swimming.
West African International Schools Activities League (WAISAL)
ICSA is part of WAISAL, which was established to provide a well-rounded program of interscholastic activities for member schools. WAISAL will encourage intercultural cooperation, develop a sense of fair play and group participation, develop a sense of self control and discipline, broaden horizons through travel, encourage socialization, and encourage student and program exchanges between WAISAL schools.
WAISAL athletics include basketball, football (soccer), volleyball and swimming.
The league includes the following schools:
- American International School of Lagos (Eagles)
- Lincoln Community School (Lions)
- International School of Dakar (Jaguars)
- International School of Ouagadougou (Stallions)
- American International School Abuja (Crocodiles)
- American School of Douala (Griffins)
- American International School of Nouakchott (Fennecs)
- International Community school Abidjan (Panthers)
- American School of Yaounde (Parrots)
Teams at ICSA
Teams and ages are divided into the following age classifications by ICSA and WAISAL league requirements:
Elementary School Teams: Grade 1-5 students can participate in a variety of sports/activities after school throughout the year in the three seasons.
Middle School Teams: MS students can participate in a variety of sports/activities throughout the year in the three seasons. Teams will participate in home or away games vs other local schools/academies. MS Teams have the opportunity to travel and represent ICSA for volleyball, soccer, basketball, swimming robotics, and Math Counts to international tournaments within the WAISAL league.
U-19 High School Teams: High school students can participate in a variety of sports/activities throughout the year in the three seasons. Teams will participate in home or away games vs other local schools/academies. High school teams have the opportunity to travel and represent ICSA for volleyball, soccer, basketball, swimming, MUN, and Music Band to international tournaments within the WAISAL league.
ICSA Athletic Code of Conduct:
I acknowledge that maintaining academic standards is my first priority over athletic programs.
I cooperate with my coach, my teammates, and my opponents.
I applaud all good plays (of my own team and that of my opponent).
I work hard for my team and give 100%.
I treat all players as I would like to be treated.
I never argue with officials.
I always compose myself.
It is fun to be around my team, my coach and myself.