End of Quarter Sports
The first quarter of studies at Grace International School has come to a close, and with it came a flurry of sports tournaments. Even our Ema, who so often eschews sports, joined in the rugby camp and gave it her all this past Wednesday. Yes, rugby. We could not get Ema interested in swimming, soccer, basketball or track last year, but when the opportunity arose for 5th and 6th graders to give rugby a go, she was all over it!
There were 16 teams from 8 schools participating. As it turns out, there actually are rules to rugby! 
From what we had seen from limited TV viewing, it looked more like a bar fight with a ball. Of course this rugby tournament was flag only, no tackling, whew!
Ema is ready to play some rugby!
Last week on Friday, Zachary had his swim meet at one of the other international schools in Chiang Mai. It was great fun! He swam in four events and did great! He came in first in two of his heats and second in two. The events were all timed, so we have yet to hear the outcome of the events. He was swimming against some great swimmers, many of whom have been doing this for four years now. He gave it his all and we are proud of him.
That is Zach in the yellow swim cap diving in, I think his team won this relay in their heat
Leah’s JV volleyball tournament was on Monday at yet another international school. Her team took third in the competition. She, as a newbie, did not get any playing time in the tournament, but was a cheerful encourager for the girls who played and had a good time anyway. Who doesn’t like to miss out on a half a day of school to go to a volleyball tournament?
this is not from the tournament, but a game at one of the local schools. See her spiking that ball!?
As for us, well, we have been running the conference marathon, wrapping up last minute details and making sure all our ducks are in a row. It will be great to head out to the resort tommorrow and have all the planning finally done and just let the conference run.
We are very much looking forward to seeing everyone again, and enjoying the company and fellowship of the NTM Thailand members for the week. Not to mention the worship sessions in english! yeah!
See you next week!
October 13th, 2007 at 11:55 pm
My younger daughter played rugby in college. Outside swimming in elementary school, it was the first competitive sport she had participated in. She loved it, made some good friends, and was able to witness to some of the other girls on the team. I’m glad your Ema likes rugby.