At CDNIS, Athletics plays a vital role in student life, promoting participation, enjoyment and success across a wide range of sports. Our programmes inspire students to develop lifelong healthy habits, discover their passions and strive for personal and team excellence.
Students compete in three major international school leagues:
South East Asia Student Activities Conference (SEASAC)
Includes 16 schools across the region and represents the highest level of competition for our athletes.
Hong Kong School Sports Federation (HKSSF)
Oversees inter-school sports in Hong Kong, with nearly 500 secondary schools participating across multiple sports.
International Schools’ Sports Federation of Hong Kong (ISSFHK)
CDNIS is a founding member,
with 40+ international schools competing.
Our sports season spans four competitive seasons, offering 20+ sports for students aged U12, U14, U16 and U20, with age determined by their age on September 1 of the academic year.
Sports Offered at CDNIS
CDNIS students enjoy opportunities across a diverse range of sports:
Land and Court Sports
- Badminton
- Ball Hockey
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Netball
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Basketball
- Climbing
- Fencing
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Rugby
- Touch Rugby
- Volleyball
Water Sports
- Rowing
- Swimming
- Water Polo
- Sailing
- Wakesurfing
Competitive Pathways
CDNIS athletes compete locally and internationally at various levels, including:
- ISSFHK leagues and championships ISSFHK
- Additional opportunities in Arts and MUN through SEASAC
- SEASAC tournaments across 13 sports SEASAC
These competitions allow students to demonstrate skill, teamwork, resilience, and school spirit while representing CDNIS.
Training, Coaching and Development
Our Athletics programme emphasises:
- Wide participation across all grade levels
- Personal and team achievement
- Quality coaching from dedicated staff
- Strong pathways for skill progression
Why Athletics at CDNIS?
CDNIS Athletics encourages students to:
- Work with others
- Develop sportsmanship
- Enjoy athletics
- Be successful
- Improve
- Develop positive lifelong healthy habits
This foundation goes beyond competitive success, building confidence, leadership and teamwork. With opportunities to represent CDNIS locally and across Asia, supported by strong Aquatics and diverse teams, students benefit from one of the region’s most comprehensive athletics programmes while developing lifelong fitness and well-being.
Aquatics at CDNIS
Aquatics is an essential component of the CDNIS physical education experience. Students from Early Years through Grade 12 learn water safety and swimming skills through their PE programme or after-school options - critical skills in Hong Kong’s water-surrounded environment.