2018 AISA CROSS COUNTRY
  hosted by Senri and Osaka International Schools, Osaka, Japan
  2018 October 11-14​
Congratulations, all cross country runners, on a great 2018 AISA event. Special congrats to:
  • Coach Bunting, Coach McKelvie, and the Phoenix of Korea International School on their 2nd consecutive combined boys-girls AISA championship. The Phoenix trailed YIS by 4 points after both teams scored low on Friday, but KIS put on a dominating relay display on Saturday, placing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 11th in the coed race to overtake the Dragons.
  • The Dragons of Yokohama International School, both boys and girls, who took top team honors based on the first day's individual seeded races (both teams scoring a low 12 points). 
  • The host team Sabers on their "Fair Play" award, one that could have been won by any of the teams. All runners and coaches showed great AISA cooperative spirit.
  • Jenny Lee of KIS, 2018 AISA top female runner, taking first place in Friday's seeded individual race by more than 1 minute over teammate Aris Hwang.
  • Riki Sampson of host SOIS, 2018 AISA top male runner, coming from behind in a thrilling finish in Friday's opening race to edge KIS's Patrick Seong at the tape by a mere 0.13 seconds.
  • All-AISA meet runners (patch winners), girls: Jenny Lee (KIS), Aris Hwang (KIS), Roori Lee (KIS), Michelle Lee (KIS), Momo Oshiba (YIS), Elena Weidinger (YIS), Waka Fujiwara (YIS), Katherine Kim (SIS), Michelle Chang (SIS), Miki Fujito (SOIS), Karin Iwaki (SOIS).
  • All-AISA meet runners (patch winners), boys: Patrick Seong (KIS), Terry Lee (KIS), Wonjun Jang (KIS), Sehwa Jung (KIS), Kenryo Mori (YIS), Lukus Mui (YIS), Kai Wilson (YIS), Joe Kim (SIS), Jangho Yun (SIS), Riki Sampson (SOIS), Tyus Sheriff (SOIS).  
2018 AISA CROSS COUNTRY
  -Friday individual races: 10:35 start
  -Saturday relay race: 10:00 start
  -Saturday fun run: 11:00 start
  • Meet program​: most information here, including detailed itinerary, photos, rosters, course information.
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DAY ONE RESULTS
Girls and boys seeded races
  • YIS in first place, combined scores, followed closely by KIS.
  • In the men's 1st seed race, Sabers junior Riki Sampson comes from behind in thrilling fashion to win the AISA individiual title by 0.13 seconds. What a way to start the day. (Be sure to see the photos of the homestretch battle.)
  • Race results (Google Sheet)
  • Some great photos (thank you, Mr. Lewis, SOIS deputy head of campus)
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  • Host: Senri and Osaka International Schools, Minoh City, Osaka, Japan.
  • Venue: Suita City Senri Kita Koen (public park 5-minute walk from school).  Japanese website
  • Travel days: 11-14 October 2018
  • Race days: 12-13 October 2018 (Friday, Saturday)
  • Teams: KIS Phoenix, SIS Tigers, YIS Dragons, SOIS Sabers
  • Team photos and t-shirt design notes below.
  • Friday afternoon/evening: shopping, dining: Expo City. (bus from school)
  • Saturday afternoon/evening: visit to Osaka city. (train)
Please return to this page for updates.
Picture
2018 AISA XC coaches - the best.
T-shirt design notes
  • Front and back t-shirt designs hand drawn by Sabers runner Keito Iuchi. The back features iconic images from Osaka's skyline.
  • The Murakami quote comes from the foreword of his memoir What I Talk About When I Talk About Running (2008).​ 走ることについて語るときに僕の語ること Hashiru Koto ni Tsuite Kataru Toki ni Boku no Kataru Koto. Haruki Murakami, an avid marathoner, is one of Japan's best known contemporary authors.
Thank you, everyone - young and old, boys and girls, human and canine - who came out for the Sabers Community Fun Run. Lots of sun, lots of run, lots of fun.
SABERS COMMUNITY FUN RUN
Saturday, October 13, 11:00 AM, Senri Kita Koen (between school and Kita Senri station)
2018年10月13日(土) 千里北公園, 11:00 AM
  • Held in conjunction with the 2018 AISA cross country meet, after the day 2 morning relay races.
  • ​All members of the Sabers community - students, parents, siblings, friends, teachers, staff - are invited to run or walk.
  • No need to sign up: just show up.
  • Venue: Suita City Senri Kita Koen (public park 5-minute walk from school).  Japanese website
  • 5K course (6 laps x about 833 meters per lap).
  • The course might be muddy and wet: wear proper shoes and bring a towel and change of footwear.
  • ​Mosquitoes 蚊: Yes. Bring bug spray. 虫よけスプレー
  • Bring your own drinks.