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KISRA
Korea International School
Rowing Association
Introduction
Korea International School Rowing Association (KISRA) is the first rowing association for students attending international schools located in South Korea, where no Varsity Rowing or Crew as a purely amateur team had existed until 2022 when the pandemic crisis of COVID-19 finally ended. Established with educational missions to promote the values of sportsmanship, resilience, and camaraderie through the genuine spirit of erg-sport Rowing, KISRA, as a dynamic and passionate sports community, is dedicated to the pursuit of not only excellence in the sport of rowing but also a brilliant balance between athletics and academics. KISRA is committed to providing a fundamental platform for students to explore and develop their rowing skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
Row for Pure, Cut through Sweat!
Mission Statement
KISRA strives to create a humanitarian and inclusive space where students of all ethnicities, nationalities, and skill levels can come together to learn, grow, and compete at both domestic and international levels while elevating the spirit of sport and protecting the water environment for a pure philanthropic goal.
Objective
Skill Development
KISRA aims to provide comprehensive training programs for rowers, focusing on technical proficiency, physical fitness, and mental resilience.
Team
Building
KISRA believes in the power of teamwork, fostering an invincible sense of belonging, intense collaboration, and a supportive atmosphere both on and off the shell.
Character
Building
In addition to the physical aspects of rowing, KISRA is dedicated to instilling qualities such as discipline, commitment, and leadership in youth members, preparing them for success both inside and outside the shell.
Environment
Movement
KISRA highlights the sport of rowing as a symbol of environmental protection, so all rowers act as philanthropic ambassadors to propagate the seriousness of water contamination, which is closely associated with environmentalism stipulated in UN SDGs Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
Academic Interrelation
KISRA aims to improve students’ academic capability motivated by the advantages of ergometer Rowing, which emphasizes equilibrium between physical fitness and mental strength.
