ASIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS CONFERENCE ACSC II

In 2023 Hope was invited to participate in the  first ACSC Division 2 Tri Sport Tournament. ACSC Division 1  was founded in 2013. The purpose of Asia Christian Schools Conference (ACSC) is to provide sport, ministry, cultural, and relational opportunities for students in Asia International Evangelical Christian high schools through volleyball, basketball, soccer, and track & field conference tournaments at host schools. In 2023 ACSC Division 2 began and gave opportunities to schools who have High schools less than 350 students. 

Aside from sport, the purpose of this tournament is to connect students living cross culturally, many of whom are from missionary families. The host school prepares additional sessions and service opportunities that assist our students in developing their understanding of some of the  social justice issues, mission focus' that are pertinent to their country. In 2023 Oasis International focussed on the refugee crisis that faces Malaysia. Students were given information and led through sessions to help them empathise with what it is like to be a missionary. The culmination of this project was a Day Camp for Refugee Children which was led by the 200 ACSC Div 2 players and coaches. These refugee children do not have access to normal schools in Malaysia and enjoyed a myriad of activities on the Oasis Campus. Hope Students ran Tower Building and made structures out of pasta, paper and cups, other schools ran sports games and outdoor water activities. 

From HOPE Connect March 2023; link to the article & photos from 2023

Twenty-nine Koupreys athletes traveled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for a five-day Tri-Sport Tournament hosted by the Asia Christian Schools Conference Division II at Oasis International School. The young athletes, divided into boys' and girls' teams, showed both perseverance and talent, earning victories and defeats in Basketball, football (Soccer) and Volleyball that left us immensely proud.

The Tournament awarded All-Star Teams, including HOPE's five representatives: Jacob Logan, Johnson Oh, Kyler Hester, Jasper van Hulst, and Julia Oh. Additionally, celebrate the Boys’ team first-place win! Also, Johnson Oh secured the runner-up title for the Boys' Tournament MVP. While HOPE didn't claim the overall sportsmanship award, HOPE was one of only two nominated schools. 

Beyond competition, the delegates embraced the opportunity to explore Kuala Lumpur's vibrant culture. The connections established among other schools transcended competition, fostering true sportsmanship. 

As a school, we acknowledge the leadership and companionship of our dedicated coaches, who guided these 29 delegates—Lorinda Wishart, Adam Ecklund, Rachel Meyer, Liz Logan, Nathan Kramm, and Chappy (Mark) Kramm—on this journey.