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Lions Have Pride!

Your child will find plenty of sports to excite them.

At ZIS, we know that joining a team can help students of all ages achieve their full potential. Building an athletic skill doesn’t just mean improving physical wellbeing – it also builds emotional and social wellbeing. Your child can do this while training in excellent facilities and with the attention of our dedicated coaching staff.

If you love sport but don't want to play competitively we have a range of recreational sporting activities as part of our co-curricular program.

Girls Varsity Volleyball team celebrating winning a point

While our teams perform at a high level, our coaching philosophy focuses on team spirit and a sense of fair play ahead of winning. The Lion spirit is well-known on the international school circuit. 

Your child can join athletics in the Lower, Middle or Upper School levels. All students are welcome, with both recreational and competitive opportunities.

Joining athletics at ZIS means joining a global sporting community. Our athletes travel frequently around Europe and ZIS families host hundreds of visiting athletes each year, restrictions allowing.  

ZIS participates in:

  • The International Schools Sports Tournament (ISST) 
  • Sports Council of International Schools (SCIS)
  • The Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS) 

We compete in all three competitions and host at least seven tournaments each year.

ZIS Girls Varsity Basketball team cheer holding basketballs

Being part of a ZIS Lions sports team means knowing the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, communication, and fair play. It means respecting those who play alongside you, and those you play against.

ZIS Boys Varsity Soccer Team, bouncing balls on their heads

Sport at ZIS is about physical, emotional and social health. It’s about cheering on your teammates, and your school. It’s about challenging yourself to go the extra mile – and also enjoying the game together.

 

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Athletic Offerings

Lower School Competitive Sports

Girls & Boys Soccer
Boys & Girls Basketball
Gymnastics
Skiing
Swimming
Cross Country Running
Track & Field

Middle School Competitive Sports

Boy & Girls Soccer
Cross Country Running
Boys & Girls Basketball
Skiing
Swimming
Gymnastics
Tennis
Rugby
Golf
Softball
Track & Field
Volleyball

Upper School Competitive Sports

Boys Junior Varsity & Varsity Soccer
Girls Junior Varsity & Varsity Soccer
Girls Junior Varsity & Varsity Volleyball
Boys Junior Varsity & Varsity Basketball
Girls Junior Varsity & Varsity Basketball
Boys Volleyball
Rugby
Cross Country Running
Gymnastics
Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
Swimming
Golf
Softball
Tennis 
Track & Field
Badminton

How do I sign up?

Sports are offered over three seasons – Fall, Winter and Spring. You can sign up online prior to the start of each registration period. Registration information is communicated to parents and students before the registration commences.

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Activities

ZIS Upper School student climbing up the indoor climbing wall in the gym

At ZIS, we offer a range of activities, both inside and outside school. We encourage students to seek out new interests and lifelong passions.

Contact the Admissions Team

Lower School girl in her ZIS Lions Sports Kit catching a ball

We are here if you have questions about ZIS. Contact us to learn more.

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ZIS Middle School student in the F1 in School after school club

Register your interest so we can get to know you and your family better and arrange a personalized visit to ZIS.