Sports endings

As we finish this year, all activities are coming to a close. This means sports tournaments, sports banquets, and sports awards. Max and Simon have been involved in a number of different teams.

Max receiving his award at the Sports banquet

With a team mate and one of the coaches

Max and Simon were on the Qatar Academy Swim Team this year. They traveled to Oman for an international meet and, most recently, participated in a national tournament.

At the Sports Award banquet Max was surprised and thrilled to receive the award for the team's Most Valuable Player.

Max and Simon have each played on a school basketball team. Max played Junior varsity and traveled to Kuwait for an international tournament.
Simon played on the Under-13 basketball team and last week participated in the national play-offs. Simon is just one of three grade 6 boys on the team (most are grade 7 and 8). He saw a lot of playing time in the final game and the team came home with the 2nd Place trophy!

getting pointers from Coach Eric

The boys also both play on a recreational basketball team. This is a brand new venture for the Qatar Foundation and the league will not be official until September 2012. For two months Simon and Max have been training with three talented coaches from the NBA, the National Team of Mexico, and the Qatar Sports Club. It is a tough practice but their skills are improving quickly.

Max used his birthday money to purchase an authentic Steve Nash basketball jersey on eBay. It took many weeks to arrive but he is pleased to have it now!