Sports at CIS: Home of the Huskies

The Role of Sport at CIS

It is a balanced approach of PE curriculum, competitive sports, and recreational programmes. Our student athletes, known as a Husky - competes, takes on leadership roles and is encouraged to explore different sports all year round. We encourage students to develop healthy habits, strong character and a lifelong love of physical activity.

With over 1,200 student athletes from junior through to senior school, the Home of the Huskies fields more than 80+ teams across swimming, rugby, badminton, volleyball, athletics, football, netball, basketball and ultimate frisbee. Students develop strength, stamina, teamwork and confidence through high-level coaching, structured training and competitive opportunities.

Swimming at CIS - A signature sport

At CIS, swimming is a flagship sport supported by one of Singapore’s most comprehensive school aquatic programmes:

• Learn to Swim Programme
• Pre-competitive squad
• Entry-level Competitive through to Performance Squad

The team offers competition at an appropriate level for pre-competitive and all squads, ranging from intra-club meets to local friendly competitions, national qualifying championships, and travel meet opportunities for all squads.

Training is available before school, after school and on weekends to support athletes at every stage.

Performance team training offered up to 7 sessions a week, with gym, nutrition and recovery support.

Notable CIS alumni include:

• Lanihei C. – Paris 2024 Olympian
• Ivan M. – Singapore Age Group medallist and ACSIS gold medallist
• Leopold N. - nationally ranked in the USA for 1500m and open water 

Our Swim Team is officially registered:

• as a swimming club with the Singapore Swimming Association (SSA) and
• as a school team within ACSIS

Through SSA affiliation, swimmers who achieve qualifying times gain opportunities to compete in national and international events recognised by World Aquatics. This pathway supports motivated athletes who wish to pursue advanced competition, achieve ranking benchmarks and looking towards college/university swimming.

CIS offers a wide variety of sports

We provide a strong foundation in core sports that are central to CIS athletics: Swimming, Rugby and Volleyball. These programmes are supported by specialised coaching, structured training schedules, and regular competitive opportunities through ACSIS and other sporting organisations in Singapore.

Beyond our core sports, CIS fields teams in a diverse range of popular student sports, including Badminton, Basketball, Netball, Touch Rugby, Football and Ultimate Frisbee. These teams provide students with opportunities to develop teamwork, discipline and resilience, while building strong interpersonal connections and skills that extend well beyond the field of play.

Inter-school competitions

ACSIS sports league

CIS is a member of the Athletic Conference of Singapore International Schools (ACSIS)—a major sports league comprising 35 international schools in Singapore. ACSIS runs three sports seasons each academic year from September to June, with each season spanning approximately twelve weeks.

This gives students year-round opportunities in a wide range of sports to:

• Join new sports
• Compete against other top international schools
• Build athletic progression
• Develop resilience and sportsmanship

Inclusive and balanced athletics programme

Our sports programme follows the ACSIS mandate to ensure inclusive participation for students aged 10–19, supporting athletes of all skill levels beginner, developing or advanced.

Whether a student is trying a sport for the first time or training toward competitive excellence, CIS provides opportunities, coaching and encouragement to help them progress.

Sports at CIS: By the Numbers

The 2024–25 school year showcased the strength and scale of CIS athletics:

• 80+ competitive teams, 1200+ students across all age groups
• Over 400 games, sports festivals and friendly matches played 

These results highlight our commitment to offering a well-rounded and ambitious sports environment that nurtures both personal and team success.

CIS World-Class Sports Facilities

CIS athletes train in exceptional facilities designed for progression and performance, including:

• 50m Olympic-sized pool
• 25m covered and heated training pool
• Competition-sized football field 
• Three gymnasiums 
• Fully equipped training gym
• Four tennis courts
• Four pickleball courts
• Futsal field
• Outdoor basketball court

These purpose-built spaces cater to students of all ages, promoting skill development, active participation, and athletic potential. Ideal for both competitive athletes and students engaging in recreational sports.