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At ASM, sports teams follow the date of birth of the students, not the grade level. Each category accepts students from two consecutive birth years. 

Age Categories

ASM Basketball Teams are as follow

Varsity Boys/Girls: Saturday League Games / ISSA Tournament
JV Boys/Girls Teams: Saturday League Games
Infantil Boys/Girls Teams: Saturday League Games
Alevin Co/ed: Saturday League Games
Benjamín Co-ed: Saturday League Games

DETAILS

• All teams practice twice a week. League games take place on Saturday mornings from October - May. All players that commit to one of these teams will have to attend all practices and games. 
• Varsity & JV Teams Teams begin practices in September. All other teams begin practices in October.
• Tryouts will be held (if necessary) for the JV and Varsity Teams. These tryouts are held during the first practices in September. The STUDENTS will be informed by the coach who made the team. 
• The minimum number of players required to have a team is ten players. Unfortunately, if we do not reach this registration number we will not be able to offer the team or participate in the Pozuelo League Organization.
• We have to wait for the Patronato of Pozuelo to determine if the Leagues will be offered. This depends on the number of teams that apply to participate. In the event that no League is offered, we will look for scrimmages throughout the school year versus other teams or try to combine different categories as we have done in the past.
• Rosters will be published on PowerSchool: After School Activities.

Pozuelo League has the following rules :

• Players that are “Federated” in one specific sport will not be able to participate in that same sport in the Pozuelo League (for example if you play for a Federated Basketball Club, you will not be able to play basketball at ASM and participate in the Pozuelo Basketball League).
• Players are only allowed to participate in one sport in the Pozuelo League (one student will not be able to play soccer and basketball or volleyball at ASM).

ASM Cheerleading is a Co-ed sport that combines synchronized tumbling, acrobatics, jumps, choreography, and pyramid-building into competitive performance routines. It is a year-round activity. No prior gymnastics or cheerleading experience is necessary.

• Registration for Cheerleading does not require an I.D. photo.
• All athletes must wear all-white low-top flexible-sole athletic shoes for performance and competition. More information will be available from the coaches regarding shoes and uniforms.

Cheerleading | VARSITY CO-ED TEAM

• Open to all MS & US students. Preseason practices will begin in September. Tryouts will take place during the first weeks of practice.
• Pre-Season practices will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:30 P.M.
• Starting October 1, training will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5: 15-6:45 P.M. and Thursdays from 4:15-7:15 P.M.
• More information about the team will be available from the coaches as the school year progresses.
• Final rosters will be published on PowerSchool

Please contact the Gymnastics/Cheer Coordinator Ms. Belén Garcia | belengarcia@asmadrid.es

The ASM Golf Team is open to Middle and Upper School Students

• Practices will take place during September - October, and February-May to prepare for the ISSA Golf Tournament. 
• Students that participate must have their own set of clubs and will have to be federated by the Spanish Golf Federation.  We will provide assistance in this matter. 
• Practices take place at Centro Nacional de Golf. 
• Students will have to arrange their own transportation to the golf course.  If needed, Coach Juan Carlos can arrange a car service for students to share expenses.
• Players must be picked up by parents and/or car service by 6:00 P.M. from the practice venue. 
• Practice venue:  Directions to Centro Nacional de Golf

Practices times are :
September - October
Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M.
February - May
Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:00 - 17:00 P.M.

Should you have any questions, please contact: 
Juan Carlos Herrera | juancarlosherrera@asmadrid.es

• The costs of the team leotard will be covered by gymnasts. 
• More information will be given by the coaches throughout the school year. 
• Final rosters will be published on PowerSchool: After School Activities 

Should you have any questions, please contact the Gymnastics/Cheer Coordinator Ms. Belén García | belengarcia@asmadrid.es
 

Age Categories

ASM Soccer Teams are as follows:

Varsity Boys - Saturday League Games / ISSA Tournament
US Girls - ISSA tournament / Iberian Cup
MS Girls - Iberian Cup
JV Boys - Saturday League Games
Co-ed Infantil - Saturday League Games
Co-ed Alevín Alevín A & B - Saturday League Games
Co-ed Skills Development - Non-Competitive
Co-ed Benjamín A & B - Saturday League Games
Co-ed Pre-Benjamín 2013 A & B - Saturday League Games
Co-ed Pre-Benjamín 2014 Monday- Non-Competitive
Co-ed Pre-Benjamín 2014 Tuesday - Non-Competitive
Girls Soccer Grades 3-5 - Non-Competitive

• All teams practice twice a week except Pre-Benjamin 2014, Girls Soccer Grades 3-5, and Girls MS/US which will practice only once a week.
• League games take place on Saturday mornings from October to May. All players that commit to one of these teams will have to attend all practices and games. 
• Varsity and JV Boys Teams begin practicing in September. All of these players must have their PHYSICAL (SEE FORMS) before they are able to practice. All other teams begin practices in October.

Tryouts for JV  and Varsity categories:

Selection for Co-ed Alevín, Co-ed Benjamín and tryouts for Co-ed Infantil categories:

• Final rosters will be published on PowerSchool: After School Activities
• All Soccer players will be required to purchase a training kit. More information will be sent home in the near future about the process to purchase it.

Pozuelo League has the following rules:

Players that are “Federated” in one specific sport will not be able to participate in that same sport in the Pozuelo League (for example if you play for a Federated Soccer Club, you will not be able to play soccer at ASM and/or participate in the Pozuelo Soccer League).
Players are only allowed to participate in one sport in the Pozuelo League (one student will not be able to play soccer and basketball or volleyball at ASM).

Should you have any questions, please contact: 
Juan Carlos Herrera,  juancarlosherrera@asmadrid.es
 

Age Categories

ASM Volleyball Teams are as follows:

Varsity/JV Boys: ISSA Tournament
Varsity Girls: Saturday/Sunday League Games / ISSA Tournament
JV Teams: Saturday League Games
Infantil Teams: Saturday League Games
Alevin Teams: Saturday League Games
Benjamín FUNdamentals: Non-Competitive

• All teams practice twice a week except the Benjamin category which will practice only once a week.
• League games take place on Saturday mornings from October - May. All players that commit to one of these teams will have to attend all practices and games. 

Varsity and JV Teams (Boys and Girls) begin practices in September.

• The minimum number of players for the team to run is ten. Tryouts will be held for Varsity, JV, and Infantil Teams if needed. This process will be based on skills, physical requirements, and fundamental volleyball concepts. 

Tryouts for JV and Varsity categories:

JV and Varsity Boys & Girls: To be held during the first weeks of practice in September, if needed. 

Pozuelo League has the following rules we need to follow:

• Players that are “Federated” in one specific sport will not be able to participate in that same sport in the Pozuelo League (for example if you play for a Federated Volleyball Club, you will not be able to play volleyball at ASM and participate in the Pozuelo Volleyball League).
• Players are only allowed to participate in one sport in the Pozuelo League (one student will not be able to play soccer and basketball or volleyball at ASM).

If you have any questions or doubts, please do not hesitate to contact the Volleyball Coordinator Delfina Ferrer: delfinaferrer@asmadrid.es

The Fitness Center is available for all MS and US students. We will have qualified experts that will conduct a safe and progressive fitness routine adapted to the experience, age and goals of each individual. 

Hours Available Monday - Friday from 4:00 -5:00 P.M.

• Students must sign in and will operate as a “first come, first served” facility until further notice. 

Students are required to provide the following items before using the gym:

• Online Registration
• Athletic Parent Consent. The form is located online.  
• Medical Check-up completed 
• Must read the Fitness Center Guidelines below

General Rules 

• You are required to carry a towel at all times. Please wipe off any sweat from the equipment after use.      
• No food, gum, cups, or drinks allowed in the workout areas. Water/sports drink bottles are allowed. 
• Proper attire must be worn at all times. Specifically, T-shirts, sweats, shorts & proper shoes (no open-toe shoes allowed.) 
• Do not use equipment without proper knowledge of said equipment, please ask for assistance.  
• Everything in the fitness center has a place. Put items back where you found them after each use.
• Never interfere with a person who is lifting. Not even as a joke. 
• Do not drop weights. It will ruin the weight and/or the flooring. 
• Students may use the Fitness Center only during scheduled times, and with either a fitness center supervisor, coach,  or PE teacher.
• Please use common sense. 

Safety Rules

• Always warm up thoroughly – never attempt bench presses, squats, deadlifts, or power lifts without a proper warm-up. 
• The same goes for “Cool-Down” exercises. After your workout, please do proper stretching, etc
• Please use the equipment correctly, and seek assistance if unsure. 
• Use a weightlifting belt for bench lifts, squats, deadlifts, and power lifts. 
• Never work out alone – spotters are required for squats, bench lifts, power lifts, or any free weights.
• Use collars on the barbells &  remove plates from a barbell when you’re done. And please make sure they are put away properly after use. 
• Do not lean bars, plates, or dumbbells on the walls or benches between workouts.
• Do not hold your breath during an exercise. 
• Do not use too much weight. 
• Beware of the power lift areas. Those that are not powerlifting must keep their feet clear to prevent injury from falling or bouncing bars.