ABOUT
ISSC was founded in 2023, close on the heels of COVID travel restrictions, rising energy costs, global financial pressures and a downturn in International School student numbers. It became apparent that the traditional manner of running conferences no longer worked - and something new needed to be designed.
One size does not fit all. Therefore, ISSC was created with two very simple goals in mind:
Access for all - no heirarchy or elitism regarding school size, resources or facilities.
An understanding of member International schools and their fluid nature.
We are a private enterprise and as such there is no prescribed criteria: executive committees, managing of finance, website, communication, and all the other administrative responsibilities are led by our sports group ISA and are funded through membership fees.
Each school tends to their own affairs, reducing the workload for host schools. Events are calendared and member schools choose if they want to attend. This simple approach allows for the following:
Access as many or as few events as you wish.
Hotels, or hosting are available.
Schools can offer to host events, but there is no obligation.
Seasonal core sports will run each year.
Invitational sport opportunities exist.
If this is something your school is interested in, please contact the below email address: isscschoolssports@gmail.com
Below is former GB Olympic swimmer and short course World Champion Kris Gilchrist discussing the philosophy behind ISSC:
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