Athletics
…let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus…
Hebrews 12:1-2
Athletics and physical education are an integral part of the life of Discovery School students. We are committed to competition that is consistent with the biblical and educational goals of teamwork, servant leadership, sportsmanship, discipline and determination. Discovery School celebrates the Christ-like virtues that competition can instill, such as selflessness, sacrifice, servant leadership, teamwork, and perseverance. Discovery School recognizes that success in these areas will ultimately produce godly results.
OTHER SPORTS
Our Coaches
COACH ENOCK
My name is BWENGENUGUSENGA Enock. I help students with sports at the Discovery School. I was born 15th June, 1994 in Bujumbura. Since I was a small boy, I have loved football. When I was 10 years old, my parents registered me in a football school called “Nile Olympic School” because they saw in me a talent for football. Later, when I was 17, I was chosen to play in the 2nd division. It was my first time to plan in the national Stadium and God helped me. I was proclaimed to be the best in making many goals, 12 goals. Then I was selected to be on the under 18 national team and we went to play in Kenya for the east African competition and we won and got a CUP for the country!
Throughout my studies my school used me in different inter-school competitions, and my school won many times. I used to go to Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya to play in tournaments, and I even stayed a while in Kenya and was invited to try out for a first division team, Nairobi City Star, but I needed to go home to my own country. Next, I played on another team in Burundi’s 1st division which was called “Inter Star”. I love helping Discovery School students learn to enjoy and succeed at sports.
COACH ALOYS
My name is ALOYS NAHIMANA. I was born in Bujumbura Province on 26/12/1986.I am a teacher of Physical Education and sports at Discovery School. I have always been interested in sports-- in primary school l received my first cerficate in athletics. I am versatile in various sports activities. From 8th-10th grade (at Gisenyi) I played on my school handball and football teams, and from 2008-2010 I represented our country in regional interschool athletics. We traveled to Tanzania and Uganda, where I relayed 4×400m.
After secondary, I jointed the University of Burundi's Institute of physical Education and Sports. While there, I was selected for the national judo team (category of -66kg) and I won 3 gold medals. During these years I was also part of the University's rugby, handball, football, and swimming clubs,
After university, I continued training in Court Tennis, and I now have a level I Coach diploma recognized by the ITF. I participated in a competition held by the Padel Federation in Egypt as a player. Using my acquired skills facilitates my development of the talents of Discovery School's young people as they participate in various competitions such swimming, football, basketball and athletics.
Interschool Competitions
Our students participate in football, basketball, swimming and track competitions against other schools.
Game Schedule
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Intramural Competitions
Students have class vs. class soccer tournament once a trimester, complete with trophies for the winners of both the boys' and girls' brackets. Once a year, secondary students compete in a "King of the Jungle" competition, where they form teams and challenge each other in volleyball, basketball, football, etc...
Rooted in Christ. Ready for Tomorrow.
