ACAMIS Sports League: Values in Motion - Empowering Students Through Athletics

The primary goal of ACAMIS is to provide students with holistic experiences as scholar-athletes, emphasizing a set of fundamental principles. These principles are the foundation upon which the league operates and include:

1. Collective Endeavors: ACAMIS believes in the power of teamwork and collective efforts, allowing students to experience the importance of collaboration and cooperation.
2. Participation: ACAMIS encourages students to engage in various sports activities, recognizing the value of broad participation and the benefits it brings to individuals and communities.
3. Safe Environment: ACAMIS prioritizes the creation of a secure space for students to experience both victory and defeat, fostering personal growth and resilience.
4. Team Spirit: ACAMIS aims to cultivate the thrill of being part of a team, fostering camaraderie, unity, and a sense of belonging among participants.
5. Travel Opportunities: ACAMIS grants students the chance to explore new places and cultures while learning valuable lessons through travel experiences.
6. Friendship Bonds: ACAMIS actively fosters interaction and friendship among students from different schools, promoting cross-cultural understanding and creating lifelong connections. 

ACAMIS also upholds a sports philosophy centered on learning, sportsmanship, and fair play. This philosophy embodies the following key principles:

1. Physical, Social, and Emotional Benefits: ACAMIS recognizes that sports participation offers well-rounded benefits, encompassing physical fitness, social development, and emotional well-being.
2. Success Beyond Winning: ACAMIS believes that success is not solely defined by winning but encompasses personal growth, character development, and the pursuit of excellence.
3. Fair Play Ethic: ACAMIS emphasizes an ethic of fair play, encouraging sportsmanship, integrity, and respect for all participants.
4. Respect for All: ACAMIS promotes a culture of respect where everyone, including teammates, opponents, officials, and spectators, is treated equally and with dignity.
5. Positive Coaching: ACAMIS values coaches as positive role models, ambassadors, and protectors of athlete well-being, emphasizing their crucial role in shaping athletes' experiences.
6. Positive Support: ACAMIS emphasizes the importance of positive support from coaches and spectators, who contribute to the athletes' development by celebrating successes and learning from mistakes.
7. Privilege of Representation: ACAMIS encourages athletes to represent their school with pride and integrity, recognizing the honor and responsibility that come with representing their institution.
8. Responsibility of Coaches: ACAMIS believes that coaches play a vital role in balancing the desire to win with ensuring positive learning experiences for all athletes, prioritizing their well-being and development.
9. Overall Responsibility: ACAMIS holds Athletics Directors accountable for upholding and developing this philosophy across their schools, fostering a consistent and positive sports culture.
10. Unity Over Winning: ACAMIS representatives prioritize the philosophy of the league over individual school interests, fostering unity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to sportsmanship.
11. School Leadership: ACAMIS recognizes the role of Heads of School in enabling and encouraging the league's philosophy within the Athletics Department, ensuring its integration into the broader school community. 

By embodying these principles, the ACAMIS Sports League aims to foster an environment where sports become a powerful vehicle for growth, respect, and unity. It is through this commitment to values-based athletics that ACAMIS continues to make a lasting impact on the lives of students and promote the holistic development of scholar-athletes.

CISH is proud to welcome the following participating schools in the first ACAMIS Basketball Tournament in Anhui Province on January 25^th, 26^th and 27^th:

BSN: The British School of Nanjing 

YCIS CQ: Yew Chung International School of Chongqing 

KIA: Kunming International Academy

Dulwich: Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi

ICA: Ivy Collegiate Academy, Taiwan

UISZ: Utalhoy International School of Zengcheng

TEDA: TEDA International School of Tianjin

CISH: The Canadian International School of Hefei

As the Canadian International School of Hefei prepares to host the first ACAMIS Basketball tournament in Anhui Province, we are excited to showcase these principles in action and provide students with a memorable experience that extends far beyond the sport itself.