Dear GAA Parents,
Abu Dhabi Sailing Academy is proud to announce that our sailing school for children ages 8 to 17 is open. This is a longtime dream and now materializing into reality. The Academy has now a fleet of 8 Optimist(ages 8-15) and 6 Beneteau first 7.5(ages 15-17) on our base at Yas Marina.
The mission is: Sailing For All, In a Fun, Safe and Efficient Way to Learn this Amazing Sport!
NEXT STEPS:
If interested without the sea trial, contact the ADSA at adsailingacademy@gmail.com.
FOR CHILDREN
A - School programs: 10 hours (4 weeks/ 1 time per week) - PRICE: 900 Dhs
B - Weekends: 10 hours (3 weeks / 1 time per weekend) - PRICE: 1,200 Dhs
D - ADSA Racing Team: For kids that would like to race, price to be announced.
Check out below brochure for more information!
for Kindergarten and Elementary Students (friend and families welcome)
Dear GAA Parents,
We have adopted a new online system for ASAs, powered by SchoolsBuddy, for the following purposes:
You have received the activation instructions in September. For any questions, please feel free to contact our Athletics Department (room 055) at r.russell_gaa@gemsedu.com.
Definition: GEMS American Academy offers a comprehensive athletics and activities program intended to enhance the physical, social, emotional, artistic, and intellectual growth of participating students. Our After School Activity Program (ASA) is teacher lead and offered 4 times a year, for a eight-week block.
The activities are open to all students from grade 1 through to grade 12. These activities can be a sport, creative, academic, student leadership and service learning in nature.
● All after-school activities (ASA) will begin at 15:00 and run until 16:00 on the assigned day. From Sunday through Thursday. Please note, NO ASA available on Mondays.
● All grades 1 and 2 students will be taking to the cafeteria at 16:00 for collection. Students who ride the 4:30 late school bus will be handed over to the bus conductors, who will escort them to the bus.
● ONLY current students bus riders are able to use the 4:30 late school bus.
● For more details, please contact Mr. Ralph Russell, our Athletics Director athletic_gaa@gemsedu.com or visit us at Athletics Office room #055.
After School Activities (ASA) will begin the week of:
● Session 1 - Sunday 8th of September
● Session 2 - Sunday 3rd November
● Session 3 - Sunday 19th January
● Session 4 - Sunday 15th March
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need more details, our Athletics Director Mr. Ralph Russell can be contacted at athletic_gaa@gemsedu.com or visit us at Athletics office room #055.
Mr. Ralph Russell
Athletic and Activities Director