Athletics & Activities

Our community cultivates outstanding teammates.

Our student-athletes not only excel in competition, but care for their health and well-being and serve as true ambassadors for sportsmanship.

At the American Community School of Abu Dhabi, Athletics & Activities are a vital part of our students’ overall development and education. Aligned with our school’s mission, vision, and Core Values, our program is designed to inspire growth, build character, and foster a strong sense of community.

Our program is student-centered, welcoming, and intentionally educational. We promote multi-sport participation, purposeful competition, and a healthy balance between academics and co-curricular involvement. While we celebrate achievement, we prioritize effort, integrity, and wellbeing above all else. We are proud to provide a supportive environment where students, coaches, and families work together to create memorable experiences and lasting community spirit.

Program Overview

• Academic Games (High School)
• Golf (Middle School and High School)
• Junior Soccer (Grades 4-6)
• Swimming (Grades 4-5, Middle School and High School)
• Volleyball (Middle School and High School)

• Basketball (Middle School and High School)
• Cross Country (Middle School and High School)
• High School Senior Fine Arts
• Soccer (Middle School and High School)
• Tennis (High School)
• Track & Field (Grades 4 - 6)
• Wrestling (High School)
   

• Baseball (High School)
• Badminton (Middle School and High School)
• Speech & Debate (High School)
• Fast Pitch Softball (High School)
• Track & Field (Middle School and High School)
   

• Junior Basketball (Grades 4–6)
   

• After-School Activities: Elementary students participate in the Mini Vipers program, while Middle School students have access to the Fun After School (FAS) offerings. These programs are divided into three sessions per academic year. Each Mini Vipers session typically offers approximately 32 different activities, while FAS provides around 15 options per session. Some examples of activities include Cooking, Sewing, Jiu-jitsu, Chess, Lego Club, Choir, and Robotics. 
• Year-Round Clubs: ACS students in Middle and High School can participate in around 30 student-led clubs, introduced at the start of each academic year. There are many Service Clubs to get involved in, as well as other clubs such as Chess, Film Club or Robotics.
• ACS Vipers Swim Club: Open to students in KG2 - Grade 12 beyond the school swim season, with year-round training and competitions.
• Junior Fine Arts Festival: Each May, students in Grades 7 and 8 can participate in this regional celebration of band, choir, drama, and visual arts.
   

Conference Membership

ACS is a proud member of regional and international conferences that promote competitive excellence, character, and cultural exchange:

• Junior Emirates Athletics Conference (JEAC): For Junior teams (Grades 4-6)
• Emirates Athletics Conference (EAC): For Middle School teams (Grades 6-8)
• Middle East South Asia Conference (MESAC): For Junior Varsity and Varsity teams (Grades 8–12)
   

MESAC is the region’s premier athletics and activities conference. Each season culminates in a high-level championship event hosted by one of the following member schools:

• American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS)
• ABA Oman (ABA)
• American Embassy School New Delhi (AES)
• American School of Doha (ASDoha)
• American School of Dubai (ASDubai)
• Dubai American Academy (DAA)

Since its inception, the athletic program at ACS has been deeply rooted in a tradition of excellence and collaboration. As a founding member of the Eastern Mediterranean Activities Conference (EMAC) in 1978, ACS played a pivotal role in shaping the regional sporting landscape. In 2010, in a landmark moment, ACS, alongside the American School of Dubai and the American School of Doha, spearheaded the establishment of our current high school conference, Middle East South Asia Conference (MESAC), further solidifying its commitment to athletic development in the region. Today, Athletics stands as one of the school’s Four Pillars, and plays a significant role in the educational journey of our students. With more than 50 teams available for students in Grades 4-12, ACS is committed to providing ample opportunities for our student-athletes to thrive.