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CIS Abu Dhabi Launches 30+ Teams, Expands Athletics and Swimming
The school’s program gives boys and girls from U9 through varsity level regular competition in Abu Dhabi while adding a new swim school open to the wider community.
How we reported this
CIS Abu Dhabi now runs more than 30 competitive teams for students from U9 to varsity age across multiple sports. The teams compete under the ADISSA banner and against other schools in the emirate.
Abu Dhabi’s growing school sports scene makes these programs a practical way for families to keep children active without long travel. Parents and staff at the school have built the offerings around equal access for boys and girls, with home games and tournaments held on campus grounds.
Range of sports and annual events
The listed sports include swimming, touch rugby, basketball, volleyball, football, netball, cricket, underwater hockey, Zumba, gymnastics, softball, badminton, cross country running and triathlon. The school also stages its own Grizzlies Varsity Volleyball Tournament each year for senior squads. A mascot named Max appears at many matches and at house-league events that run inside the school.
These details come directly from the athletics section of the school website, which outlines the structure and the range of opportunities available to current students.
New swim school opens to outside guests
The school has added its own swim school that offers 30-minute lessons twice a week for all ages, including adults. Groups are formed by ability and age, with a maximum of five children per instructor. Both CIS students and non-students can register.
Registration details and terms are available by contacting Mr. Zoran on 0553059837 or by email at easyswimuae@gmail.com. The program is presented as a direct extension of the existing athletics work, giving families another entry point into regular physical activity in Abu Dhabi.
Residents interested in either the competitive teams or the swim lessons can find full information on the CIS Abu Dhabi athletics page at cisabudhabi.com/student-life/athletics/.