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Eight sports for children aged 4 to 16 in Abu Dhabi, coached by qualified coaches.

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Football Academy: weekly training and weekend matches for boys and girls aged 5 to 16.

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Swimming Academy: from first splashes to the swim squad, in a lifeguarded pool.

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Basketball Academy: indoor courts all year round for players aged 6 to 16.

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8 Sports, One Academy

Where Young
Athletes Get Seriously Good

Maplewood International Sports Academy gives children aged 4 to 16 in Abu Dhabi qualified coaches, age-based groups and modern facilities for eight sports. Open to all children, from any school.

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Sports, From Pool
To Pitch

Pick Your
Sport

Ages 4 to 16
service

Ball control, passing and teamwork on a full-size artificial pitch, with weekly match play.

  • Ball control
  • Passing
  • Teamwork
  • Match play
View Football Academy
Ages 4 to 16
service

Learn-to-swim through to stroke development in a temperature-controlled pool with lifeguards on duty.

  • Water confidence
  • Four strokes
  • Safety skills
  • Galas
View Swimming Academy
Ages 4 to 16
service

Dribbling, shooting and game sense in our indoor sports hall, from mini-ball to junior leagues.

  • Dribbling
  • Shooting
  • Game sense
  • Leagues
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Ages 4 to 16
service

Batting, bowling and fielding in practice nets, led by experienced cricket coaches.

  • Batting
  • Bowling
  • Fielding
  • Net sessions
View Cricket Academy
Ages 4 to 16
service

Footwork, racket skills and rallies on indoor courts, for beginners and squad players.

  • Footwork
  • Racket skills
  • Rallies
  • Tournaments
View Badminton Academy
Ages 4 to 16
service

Serving, passing and spiking in small teams that build communication and confidence.

  • Serving
  • Passing
  • Spiking
  • Team play
View Volleyball Academy
Ages 4 to 16
service

Balance, safe falling and speed on wheels, with helmets and pads in every session.

  • Balance
  • Safe falling
  • Turns
  • Speed
View Skating Academy
Ages 4 to 16
service

Age-appropriate strength, agility and conditioning, supervised by certified fitness coaches.

  • Agility
  • Strength
  • Flexibility
  • Conditioning
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Coaching & Care

Fitter, Faster,
Bolder Every Term

Certified Coaches

Every coach is qualified in their sport and trained to work with children.

Age-Based Groups

Children train with others of the same age and level, so every session fits.

Progress Reports

Parents receive a skills report at the end of every term.

Safe Facilities

Shaded pitches, a lifeguarded pool and first-aid trained staff on site.

  • Football
  • Swimming
  • Cricket
  • Basketball
  • Badminton
  • Volleyball
  • Skating
  • Gym & Fitness

Awards Night

  • Medals
  • Inter-school

Sports Day

  • Whole academy
  • Every term

Badminton Club

  • Ages 7 to 16
  • Indoor courts

Basketball League

  • Ages 6 to 16
  • Indoor hall

Young Athletes

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Sports On Offer

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Qualified Coaches

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Tournament Medals

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Swimming Pool

A temperature-controlled pool with lifeguards at every session.

Testimonial

Proud Parents,
Happy Players

Families across Abu Dhabi trust us with their children's first
steps in sport, and with their first medals.

(5) Parent Reviews

4.9

My son used to hide at the back of the group. Now he calls for the ball and leads the warm-up.

Fatima Al Hashimi

Fatima Al Hashimi

Parent, Football

4.9

The swim coaches are patient and kind. My daughter went from scared of the water to swimming lengths.

Ahmed Saeed

Ahmed Saeed

Parent, Swimming

4.9

Clear progress reports every term and coaches who know each child by name.

Mariam Al Ali

Mariam Al Ali

Parent, Basketball

4.9

Badminton and skating on one campus makes weekdays so much easier for our family.

Omar Haddad

Omar Haddad

Parent, Badminton

Membership & Services

Eight Sports.
One Home Ground.

Term Memberships

Flexible term plans in AED for one sport or several.

Easy Booking

Book a trial class online or on WhatsApp.

Kit & Equipment

Academy kit and all training equipment provided.

Latest News

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Sport For Your Child

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In The UAE Summer Heat

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