Sports

Types of Sports

American School of Madrid fields 54 teams across nine sports disciplines, ranging from classic games to individual pursuits. Students gravitate toward what resonates with them—whether that’s team dynamics or personal achievement. Among these, 37 teams compete regularly in tournaments, where young athletes experience real competitive pressure while discovering what it means to engage in genuine athletic rivalry.

Available sports:

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Gymnastics
• Cheerleading
• Golf
• Track and Field
• Flag Football
• Fitness

Tournaments and Leagues at American School of Madrid

The teams participate in local leagues throughout Pozuelo de Alarcón, Las Rozas, and the Schools Cup, competing against neighboring districts while drawing support from their community. Beyond these regional contests, American School of Madrid also enters international competitions through the ISSA association and Iberian-level tournaments, exposing students to how athletics function across different countries and cultures.

Program Philosophy

At American School of Madrid, athletics serve as educational tools—a framework for developing essential life skills. Perseverance, confidence, teamwork, and time management all emerge through practice and competition. The program prepares students not just for their next athletic milestone but for subsequent chapters of life, teaching them how to navigate setbacks and build resilience that extends far beyond any playing field.

Infrastructure

Two modern gymnasiums accommodate basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, and gymnastics training, with equipment that supports multiple disciplines without compromise. The soccer field converts into two 7×7 formats, while an identical field sits nearby. Surrounding the main field runs an all-weather track where the athletics team trains year-round.