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Phuket Thailand Delivers Festive Excitement And Skills At Christmas Camps

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Phuket Thailand Delivers Festive Fun and Skills through Seasonal Camps

Give young people an extra special Christmas present this year by signing them up to either a dynamic adventure camp or a first-class Brazilian Soccer Schools (BSS) camp at Thailand’s most appealing holiday and sports venue, the Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club (PIASLC).

Community and international kids between 7 — 12 years old will experience a broad range of thrilling activities at the adventure camp. Everything from snorkelling and kayaking to water parks and ATVs, the camp endeavours to help young people build their sense of self-esteem and confidence. Learn more at Phuket International Academy (PIA)

Additionally, Phuket International Academy Day School and PIASLC members receive a generous 10% discount and all charges include transfers, snacks and refreshments.

The PIASLC’s BSS five-day soccer camp is also returning for the holiday season. Soccer-loving kids between 6 and 16 years of age can kick off a great Holiday mastering skills and challenges, getting involved in world cup tournaments and friendly matches on PIASLC’s Limonta ‘Soccer Pro’ FIFA-approved field.  Discover more at: Phuket International Academy (PIA) .

Both of the club’s camps give kids the opportunity to experience some of the highest quality facilities in Asia. In addition to the FIFA-approved soccer field, PIASLC boasts an International Rugby Board standard rugby pitch, six Plexicushion tennis courts, and 50-metre and 25-metre swimming pools.

Youngsters will certainly leave boredom at the front door when signing up to enjoy the PIASLC’s Christmas Holiday Camps.

Information on Thailand’s newest and most innovative international education, sports and leisure facility can be found following this link to the Phuket International Academy (PIA) .

 

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Soccer Academy Is Important Part Of Southeast Asia’s World-Class Sport And Corporate Events Centre

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

An unparalleled landmark Soccer Academy is part of the revolutionary   Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club (PIASLC) is poised to become Asia’s paramount competition, training and event facility when it begins full operations this November.  Combining a special location with unparalleled facilities, it is already attracting consideration from important global sporting institutions and international corporations.

PIASLC is located on over  50 acres of land in the north part of Phuket, Thailand.  It possesses a wide-ranging array of high-quality sporting facilities that include an International Rugby Board-standard rugby pitch, FIFA-approved Limonta “Soccer Pro’’ soccer field, competitive fifty-meter eight lane outdoor swimming pool (suitable for water polo and competitive swimming), a fully shaded 25 metre, eight lane swimming pool, toddler’s and children’s pools and play area, a six court tennis academy, runners track and a StarTrac equipped hi-tech gym, as well as  a performing arts centre and a Thai Herbal Garden Spa.   Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club Sports, Leisure and Events Centre.

Accommodations are available in the form of two boutique hotels, with one hundred and fifteen well-appointed rooms and suites for visitors, athletes, teams and corporate groups. The Sports and Leisure Club has rapidly gained recognition through prestiguous connections with global sporting organizations including Brazilian Soccer Schools (BSS), NZRugbyResources (NZRR), and IronKids Triathlon.    Announcement of tennis and swimming connections are expected in the near future.

The PIASLC  is committed to being the leading sports and corporate event center in Asia.   Not only offering Asia’s unsurpassed facilities for sports but also very nice facilities and accommodations for conferences, incentives, retreats and teambuilding. 

PIASLC announced “As a fully-integrated complex, we are also going to be the perfect location for companies looking to build something active, creative or wellness inspired into their event programmes.”

NZRugbyResources Director, David Adamson, said the PIASLC facilities were “second to none” and perfect for conducting elite and amateur training camps and competitions.

FDS] is [offered  World-renowned BSS is based upon Futebol de Salao (FDS).  The training and game is characterized as a 5-a-side version of football originally from South America.  FDS is played with a smaller (size 2), and a little heavier (465gm) ball that has virtually no bounce to it. 

The PIASLC has also confirmed an partnership with the US-based IronKids programme. This  connection will support four junior Triathlon events every year as well as training camps for kids aged between 6 and 15.

The PIASLC  has chosen former professional tennis player David Roberts as Director of Operations to oversee the day-to-day operations at the sprawling Phuket, Thailand sports centre.  David offers experience in both operations and pre-openings.  He has run elite private sports clubs while with Centara Hotels and Resorts Group.  When the PIASLC completes construction in November and moves into full operations he will be focused on the co-ordination between club services, sports academies and membership programmes.

Located on the resort island of Phuket, Thailand, PIA is sited in an area of natural beauty near a national park.]   The view of PIA is to fulfill the intellectual, physical, creative and spiritual possibilities of all students, members and participants of the three centres.    Phuket International Academy is an integrated facility boasting Phuket’s newest International School, a multi-faceted Sports and Leisure Club for elite athletes, amateur enthusiasts, artists and wellness seekers – all within the Mind Centre sanctuary that provides training in the cultivation of mental and emotional equilibrium.  Phuket International Academy  prides itself on being a responsible member of the community.  It is dedicated to operating with integrity as an equal opportunity employer and adhering to the highest principled standards to fulfill Mind, Body and Spirit Wellness

As part of a uniquely integrated complex, the Sports and Leisure Club works in synergy with both the PIADS and Phuket International Academy Mind Centre .   The PIADS is aspiring to develop into a three programme International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.   The PIA Day School has high-quality facilities, teachers, trainers, staff and administration.  Click this link for additional information on the Phuket International Academy Day School International School Thailand.

As part of a total commitment to sports excellence the Phuket International Academy Mind Centre has begun to provide training in the cultivation of cognitive and emotional balance.   The PIAMC will  provide  a blend of contemporary psychology and neuroscience alongside traditional Asian contemplative practices.  Featuring openess, the PIAMC conducts retreats and seminars.     It teaches the practice of “mindfulness of breathing”, which is an effective technique for soothing the body and calming the mind. A second method taught is both a shamatha practice and vipashyana, “insight meditation” called “settling the mind in its natural state”.  Phuket International Academy Mind Centre Meditation, Mind Studies, and Retreats.

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Muay Thai Kickboxing Toughens Up Sports And Leisure Destination Facility In Phuket, Thailand

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Muay Thai Boxer Strengthens Sports and Leisure Destination Facility in Phuket, Thailand

The fight to be established as Asia’s top international sports destination just became more difficult as Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club (PIASLC) has named former Muay Thai champion “Thanootong’’ Prasert Intanoo to lead the martial arts program at the expansive Phuket, Thailand sports centre.   Just as muay thai kickboxing demands dedication and ability, the selection is another example of the PIASLC recruiting leading professionals to staff the up-and-coming first-class facility and help position it as the first choice sports and leisure destination in Asia.

Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club (PIASLC) provides a wide range of high-quality sports, wellness and recreational facilities in operation with more being constructed and  planned for the future.

The PIASLCincludes almost a dozen specialized sports academies.  The new additionof Prasert Intanoo should push the Martial Arts Academy to international attention.   The PIA Aquatics Academy and the Football Academy are already positioned as leading programmes. The Football Academy features the famous Brazilian Soccer School (BSS).   Now Muay Thai joins the preeminent youth soccer training programme available at the preeminent sports and recreation facility in Southeast Asia.

Former Thailand national flyweight champion Khun Prasert was a Muay Thai professional kickboxer for 15 years with an notable 70 wins to his name.  He graduated from Taksin University in Songkhla Province with a degree in physical education.  He went on to work for the Marriott hospitality group as a Muay Thai trainer, and in his role as Recreation Supervisor managed wellness, corporate teambuilding and kid’s zone activities. Khun “Nok” (his Thai nickname) is also a certified Pilates teacher and personal trainer and certified by the Thai Yoga Institute as an instructor.

The PIASLC is part of the Phuket International Academy (PIA).  PIA  is a pioneering sports, education, arts and wellness facility located in Phuket, Thailand.   It is comprised of three synergistic centres: the PIA Day School, the PIA Sports and Leisure Club, and the PIA Mind Centre.  They offer students, parents and those from the wider Phuket, and international communities, a modern, sustainable facility which focuses on education, sports, arts and wellness.  Located on the resort island of Phuket, Thailand, PIA is found in a locale of natural beauty near a national park.]  The view of PIA is to realize the intellectual, physical, creative and spiritual possibilities of all students, members and participants of the three centres. 

The Phuket International Academy Day School (PIADS) is aspiring to grow into a three programme International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The Phuket International Academy Day School has excellent facilities, teachers, trainers, staff and administration.

Phuket International Academy Mind Centre (PIAMC) is already hosting retreats while the rest of the facility is currently under construction and will soon start to deliver a additional training in the development of cognitive and emotional balance.  Delivered through residential retreats and weekend seminars PIAMC is open to all participants. Working in close relation with the PIA Day School and the PIA Sports and Leisure Club, the programmes offered through Phuket International Academy Mind Centre will contribute to participant’s better mental equilibrium and wellbeing. 

Information about Phuket International Academy (PIA), Asia’s newest and most revolutionary international education, sports and leisure facility, that offers unmatched facilities and programmes can be found following these links for the International Day School; the Mind Centre, and Sports and Leisure Club.

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Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club Matches Up With Brazilian Soccer Schools for a Friendly

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club Invites Brazilian Soccer Schools for a Friendly

Brazilian Soccer Schools (BSS) is now established in Phuket, Thailand, at the Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club (PIASLC).  The preeminent youth soccer training programme is available at the highest regarded sports and recreation facility in Southeast Asia.

World-renowned BSS uses Futebol de Salao (FDS).  The training and game is characterized as a 5-a-side version of football with origins in South America.  FDS is played with a smaller (size 2), and slightly heavier (465gm) ball that has very little bounce to it.  Brazilian Soccer Schools FDS is offered as part of the Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club Brazilian Soccer Camp programme.   

Phuket International Academy is located in a locale of natural beauty in the foothills of a national park on the eastern part of Phuket, Thailand.  PIASLC will set a benchmark as a regional hub for sports, arts and wellness in Thailand and Asia, and quite possibly the world.  Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club

“Futebol de Salao is really how I got started. This is my love, the thing I enjoy the most ,’’ is a quote from Ronaldo, Brazil, Real Madrid and Former FIFA World Player of the World.

The game of Futebol de Salão became popular in Brazil where legendary players such as Pele, Rivelino, Zico and right through to Juninho, Ronaldo, and Rivaldo were brought up first playing FDS before moving onto traditional soccer. They all credit that Futebol de Salão shaped soccer skills. The International Confederation of Futebol de Salao (ICFDS), established Brazilian Football Academies and Soccer Schools in the UK, and now supervise the sport throughout the world, and have started professionally managed centre’s in many countries.

Each day has a 3 on 3 world cup with awards for the winners, MVP’s and other special prizes for the best goal celebration. Participants enjoy a fun filled day with face painting, samba music and quizzes being a unique feature of the BSS Camp. Experienced professional coaches make certain a carefully supervised, educational and rewarding environment. Phuket International Academy Brazilian Soccer Schools

The Brazilian Soccer Schools system is designed for boys and girls aged between the ages of 5-18 with a structured syllabus and training program specific to each age group and each ability level within the different ages. Training is skill centered, task focused and has complete engagement.

  A 5 a side game is the best way for children to learn soccer as it gives more touches of the ball, more shooting opportunities, more passes, more chances to take an opponent on 1 on 1. This encourages children to think faster and move the ball quicker due to having less time on the ball.  All coaches at Brazilian Soccer Camp are very qualified, passionate and knowledgeable, and they put the safety of children as the number one priority.

Phuket International Academy  is a convenient drive near Phuket International Airport and includes two 38-room comfortable hotels and facilities that are great for Meetings, Conventions and Events of all types.] Phuket International Academy

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