10 Sports opportunities

Al Mahara Diving School is a locally owned and operated dive school in the UAE. They offer various programs for learning how to dive to the experienced diver. Al Mahara Diving School has partnered with various Youth Programs which aim to educate students and children about the ocean, diving and what we can do to support this. An example of these youth programs is PADI SEAL TEAM and PADI Jr. Advance Open Water Diver Program. Going forward, Al Mahara Diving School will be offering training that is applicable to the Duke of Edinburgh Awards and Congressional Youth Awards to name a few. For more information, visit the official website here .

Re-Style DANCE CUP is a dance competition organized by the Ministry of Environment aiming to understand environmental problems. Students are expected to create and express ideas of how to solve environmental-social issues. For more information visit the official website here

Shanghai’s biggest frisbee association. Shanghai Ultimate Players Association (SUPA) is a community of expat and Chinese locals brought together by their passion for ultimate. The mission is to promote character, community, and competitiveness through ultimate in Shanghai. They organize fun games, leagues, and competitive tournaments aimed at developing a strong and vibrant ultimate community.

Founded by a Sino-Dutch couple, realizing Chinese students' lack of participation in sports, CSU Shanghai Sports United aims to promote sports awareness and training for youth in China. The following sports programs are provided: basketball, swimming, tennis, toddler sports, football, dance, etc. Weekly classes, summer bootcamps and one day intensive training programs are all available. Management team is from the Netherlands and has been teaching in many international schools in China such as YKPao , The British International School. Since 2013, they have provided sports trainings for more than 800 students and are actively opening new centers. For more information visit the official site at http://www.shanghaisportsunited.com

The purpose of the Dublin Baseball Academy is to inspire and instruct young athletes with an interest in advancing their baseball knowledge and skills to the next level.  Participants will be taught the fundamental mechanics of fielding, throwing, hitting, and pitching.  In addition, participants will learn the proper way to warm up, condition, and warm down.  These skills will be emphasized through repetition with quality instruction.  

A Cross Atlantic search is on to recruit 40 participants from both sides of the pond to take on a 300 mile cycle challenge from Boston to New York in 2019, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Co-operation Ireland's peace-building work. Ride 300 miles over 5 days on a coastal route through Massachusetts, Providence, Rhode Island and Long Island starting in Boston and finishing in New York.  One of the highlights of the challenge will be taking part in Bike New York's TD Five Boro Bike Tour on the final day of cycling, a fitting grand finale to what is shaping up to be an exciting trip. What's Included in the Challenge Flights from Dublin or London to Boston and return from New York.  USA based riders will start in Boston and finish in New York and transport is not included. Airport transfers for those travelling from/to Dublin or London for group flights 6 night's hotel accommodation (twin occupancy). Most meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner as per itinerary. Professional, knowledgeable and safety-certified support crew. Vehicle support throughout the bike tour and safety chosen route. Baggage transfers. Nutritious snacks and refreshments at stops along the route. Comfortable, well-tuned hybrid bike rental. Five Boro Bike Tour Entry Fee.  

In celebration of our young up and coming stars, the  Juvenile All Star Awards  are held each year to celebrate Ireland’s best and most successful juvenile athletes from counties  north  and  south, east  and west . The annual awards ceremony is a celebration of the ‘next generation of stars’ and their many successes throughout the year. The award winners are selected by the  Juvenile Committee  of  Athletics Ireland  with the following awards presented each year: Country Award Winner International Award Eamon Gilbert Trophy (High Jump) Keara O’Hart Trophy (Sprints) Robin Sykes Award (Outstanding Achievement) Roisin O’Callaghan (Walks) Bill Battersby Award (Long Jump) Matt McGrath Trophy (Throws) Overall Athlete

Sponsored by Nike, US SportCamps give their participants an opportunity of a lifetime to train and compete like a professional in facilities in the North of Spain. Along the way you will improve your skills and compete against international teams with expert coaching who have vast experience with the the US sport scene. Spanish tours are available for basketball and volleyball players, typically comprising 3 training sessions and 4 competitive games against local teams, as well as a tourism component for accompanying relatives. For more information visit https://www.ussportscamps.com/search/results?sport=&q=spain.

Run by the Community of Madrid and open to residents therein, these prizes reward young change-makers in 5 social-minded categories including entrepreneurship, volunteering, and environmentalism. One of the prizes is specifically for athletes who have discovered and demosntrated a community-building aspect to their involvement in sports, which may be of particular interest to aspiring USA athletic scholars. Winners will receive a EUR 6,000 scholarship for their studies. For more information visit  http://www.carnejovenmadrid.com/es/ventajas/destacadas/premios-talento-joven-carne-joven-comunidad-de-madrid-2018-entrega-de-documentacion-presencial,1197

Sponsored by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton Sports Business Initiative (WSBI), the Wharton Sports Business Academy (WSBA) is a summer institute that provides an opportunity for talented rising high school juniors and seniors to study sports business leadership at the Wharton School. This program teaches students about ownership, sports agents, marketing, media, and labor as they meet and learn from leaders in the sports business world. The program examines various academic disciplines as they apply to the sports industry with an overview of the business and legal aspects of various intercollegiate, Olympic and professional sports enterprises. Students visit some of the region’s most important facilities, and ultimately gain insight into the leadership, management, and increasingly global nature of the sports business. Through academic and co-curricular activities, WSBA students have the opportunity to test their potential as future sports business leaders. For more information visit the official website at  https://wsb.wharton.upenn.edu/students/wharton-sports-business-academy/