Bulletin # 2

To:
Director
High School Principal
Athletic Director

International School San Salvador	Chester Stemp c_stemp@intschoolsansal.com
Balboa Academy	Jean Lamb jlamb@Balboa-academy.org
Colegio Maya	Sherry Miller mujermujer@gmail.com
Pan American School	Jim Bosworth jlb@panamschool.edu.sv
Country Day School	Robert Trent robert_trent@cds.ed.cr
Mazapán	Martha Counsil mcounsil@la.dole.com
Colegio Americano del Sur	Scott Maclauchlan smaclauchlan@hotmail.com
American International School	Larue Goldfinch laruegoldfinch@aiscr.com
Lincoln Academy	Adolfo J. González adolfo@lincoln.edu.ni
Discovery School	Glenn Jones dsdirector@mundo123.hn
International School Panama	Linda LaPine llapine@isp.edu.pa
Country Day School – Guanacaste	Stephen Butler stephen_butler@cds.ed.cr
Marian Baker School	Linda Niehaus director@marianbakerschool.com

From: Valencio D. Thomas ISP P.E Teacher and Sports Activities Coordinator
E-mail address: valencio@isp.edu.pa.

Ref: Invitation to AASCA Basketball Tournament 2008.

Date: August 12, 2008.

Dear Directors, Principals, Administrators, and Coaches;

The International School of Panama (ISP) once again is honored to be the host school of the up-coming AASCA Basketball Tournament, to be held October 8-12, 2008. We look forward to seeing your athletes and your delegations at this enriching, sporting event.

We ask that you confirm participation by filling out and returning The Intention of Participation Form to ISP, no later than August 22, 2008. Hotel information tournament regulations, etc. will be forwarded at a later date.

We hope to hear from you soon!

Sincerely,

Valencio D. Thomas
ISP P.E. Teacher and Sports Activ. Coordinator
Fax: (507) 266-7808
E-Mail: valencio@isp.edu.pa
THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PANAMA

A. INTENTION OF PARTICIPATION FORM

1. NAME OF SCHOOL:_____________________________________

2. COUNTRY:_____________________________________________

3. CATEGORIES IN WHICH YOU PLAN TO PARTICIPATE:

BOYS SOCCER________ GIRLS SOCCER________

4. HOUSING ACCOMODATION

HOTEL:________

5. CONTACT PERSON:_____________________________________

TELEPHONE AREA CODE:_______TELEPHONES:___________

FAX:_____________________________________________________

5. E-MAIL ADDRESS:________________________________________

6. Today's Date:______________________________________________

Please send all information to:

Valencio D. Thomas

ISP P.E. Teacher and Sports Activities Coordinator

Fax: (507) 266-7808

E-Mail: valencio@isp.edu.pa

FINALLY, PLEASE ACKNOWLEGE THE RECEIPT OF THIS COMMUNICATION.

B. Important Information:

The AASCA Basketball Tournament will be held at The International School of Panama, From October 8 through October 12, 2008.
Travel Date on Wednesday, October 8, 2008.
All games will be played at ISP athletic facilities and/ or at another location, which will be announced NLT Friday, August 29 , 2008.
The last day to confirm will be Friday, August 22, 2008.
If we do not have sufficient AASCA Schools participating, we will request your agreement to invite local Panamanian Private Small Schools to complete a meaningful Tournament.
Maximum players per team will be 10.
Each team may have 2 game uniforms, properly numbered and school identified.
Each team must bring 2 game basketball balls.
There is a fee of $400.00 per team, required to cover part of the tournament expenses.
We need to know your school colors.
All Teams will be LODGED in Hotels.
It is very important that your students/ athletes sign the AASCA Policy or Rules to comply follow their stay in Panama for the Tournament. (See attached letter.)
Administrators and/or Coaches MUST and WILL enforce the CURFEW Regulation. Please clarify with your students/ Athletes and their families.
We will be holding rooms at the selected HOTEL by ISP for Coaches, Administrators, athletes and / or other guests …this information will be sent to each school by NLT Wednesday, August 27, 2008.
The cost of the daily meals at our school (lunch) is approximately US.$5.00
Departure tax from Panama is US.$20.00
Please provide FLIGHT INFORMATION no later than August 29, 2008.
The AASCA Basketball Tournament will be governed by the FIBA
Please submit a list of your team members, including complete names, grades, nationality, age, date of birth, and home telephone # or e-mail address NLT Friday, August 29, 2008. You will be able to add or cancel names closer to the date of the tournament, if it is necessary.
Be sure to check if any of your players will need SPECIAL VISA REQUIREMENT to visit Panama, Republic of Panama.
Please bring COUNTRY FLAG, and /or SCHOOL BANNER and the NATIONAL ANTHEM on a CD.
The Technical Coaches Meeting, to go over or review tournament rules and pertinent information will be held, on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at the Hotel chosen by The International School of Panama
There will be a sale of Tournament T-Shirts (around $10.00)
Tentative Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, October 8, 2008.

Arrival at Tocumen Airport in Panama, Republic of Panama, no later than 6:30 p.m. Bus transportation will be provided by the assigned Hotel and/ or any other RESERVED HOTEL…
Coach’s clinic or meeting at assign Hotel at 7:30 p.m.
There will be an ICEBREAKER EVENT FOR ALL ATHLETES sponsor by ISP.
The following Tours will be coordinated during the day:

Miraflores Locks, The Canal Museum, Casco Antiguo,

Amador Causeway, Balboa Souvenirs and Ruins of Panama La Vieja

Shopping Tours Malls: Los Pueblos Mall, Multi Plaza Mall, Multi Centro Mall

and Albrook Mall

Small Fees will be charged (approximately $10.00 p/athlete).

Thursday, October 9, 2008.

- 8:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony at ISP Gymnasium

- 10:00 a.m. Matches all day

- 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be available at ISP Cafeteria

Friday, October 10, 2008.

- 8:00 a.m. Matches all day

- 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be available at ISP Cafeteria