The Brain & Performance Centre to support 8th edition of British Schools in the Middle East Golf Tournament

Final entries are being confirmed from 17 participating schools, showcasing strong representation from the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar

By Nick Tarratt, Guest Golf Writer, Khaleej Times

Published: Tue 22 Oct 2024, 7:07 PM

The Brain & Performance Centre in Dubai has announced its support for the 8th edition of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) golf tournament that will feature the emerging talents of 78 boys and 26 girls aged 11 to 18.

Organizers have confirmed a field of 104 participants for the tournament, scheduled at Arabian Ranches Golf Club from Monday, November 4, to Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Defending champions of the BSME Team School competition, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, will send a 12-member team who are focused and determined to do their best to hold onto the prestigious Team Trophy.

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Tom Lappin, Head of Physical Education at Hartland International School, Dubai, and chief organizer of the Organising Committee, said: “We are very grateful to our generous sponsor partners who have made this tournament possible: NALA education recruitment, The Brain and Performance Centre Dubai and OG Sports.:

Craig Cook, CEO at The Brain & Performance Centre, a DP World Company, said at the entry list announcement: “The Brain and & Performance Centre is delighted to support this community schools’ sports initiative.

“Schools, similar establishments and the youth of the UAE and the region are an important focus for us. We wish all the students and schools participating all the best for the two-day tournament and we look forward to meeting everyone there.”

The competition will feature an exciting 36-hole format, divided into Gross and Net divisions for both boys and girls. Players will also be grouped into two flights: Flight A for those with handicaps of 9 or less, and Flight B for those with handicaps of 10 and above.

Entries are being finalised from the 17 participating schools, which include a strong representation from the UAE alongside schools from Bahrain and Qatar.

The schools are as follows: Brighton College Al Ain, Brighton College Dubai, Brighton College Abu Dhabi, British International School Abu Dhabi, Cranleigh School Abu Dhabi, Dubai College, Dubai English Speaking College, GEMS FirstPoint School, Hartland International School, Nord Anglia International School, Repton School Abu Dhabi, Safa Community School, The British School Al Khubairat, The British School of Bahrain, The English College Dubai, and Wellington International School, all based in the UAE. Additionally, Compass International School is located in Doha, Qatar.

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