Vision of the GISO Athletics Olympiad
The GISO Athletics Olympiad is designed to identify, nurture, and recognize athletic talent through a structured, scientific, and progressive skill assessment system. By providing every child with a clear pathway for improvement and competition, GISO aims to develop confident athletes who embody discipline, determination, resilience, sportsmanship, physical fitness, and excellence both on and off the field.
How to Participate in the GISO Athletics Olympiad
Registration of Students
The GISO Athletics Olympiad is open to students aged 4 to 16 years, irrespective of the education board or curriculum followed by their school.
The Olympiad is conducted only through authorized GISO schools.
Any school or athletics academy may become an authorized GISO Athletics Olympiad Centre. No registration fee is charged from the institution to become an assessment centre.
Registered institutions receive the GISO Information Kit, Assessment Guidelines, Registration Forms, Assessment Criteria, Age Group Standards, and Assessment Schedule.
Institutions not yet registered with GISO may apply online through the official website or contact the GISO Support Team for registration.
Upon receiving the completed School Registration Form (SRF) and Student Registration Sheet (SRS), GISO will register the institution and generate a unique GISO Athlete ID for every participant.
Age Categories
The Athletics Olympiad is conducted in four age groups.
Age Group | Category |
4–6 Years | Group A |
7–10 Years | Group B |
11–13 Years | Group C |
14–16 Years | Group D |
Students compete only within their respective age category.
Levels of the Athletics Olympiad
The GISO Athletics Olympiad consists of multiple progressive skill levels designed to develop athletes step by step.
Level 1 – Foundation Skills
Level 2 – Fundamental Skills
Level 3 – Developing Athlete
Level 4 – Performance Athlete
Level 5 – Advanced Athlete
Additional higher levels may be introduced as students’ progress through the GISO Athlete Development Pathway.
Students must successfully achieve the Advanced proficiency level in their current assessment before becoming eligible to attempt the next level.
Assessment Format
Unlike traditional Olympiads, the GISO Athletics Olympiad does not include any written examination.
Assessment is conducted entirely through practical skill evaluation on the athletics track and field under the supervision of certified GISO Assessors.
Each assessment follows standardized evaluation criteria to ensure fairness, transparency, and consistency across all participating institutions.
Assessment Areas
Depending on the assessment level, students are evaluated on age-appropriate athletics skills, including:
- Running Technique
- Sprint Start Technique
- Sprint Speed
- Acceleration
- Endurance
- Agility
- Balance
- Coordination
- Flexibility
- Reaction Time
- Standing Long Jump
- Running Long Jump
- Vertical Jump
- Throwing Technique
- Shot Put Fundamentals (age-appropriate)
- Relay Baton Exchange
- Hurdle Fundamentals (advanced levels)
- Physical Fitness
- Determination & Effort
- Sportsmanship
The complexity of skills increases progressively with each level.
Performance Categories
Instead of pass or fail, every participant receives a performance classification based on the assessment score.
Beginner
The student demonstrates developing fundamental athletic skills and requires further guided practice.
Intermediate
The student performs most required skills with confidence and consistency while continuing to improve physical ability and technique.
Advanced
The student demonstrates excellent technical proficiency, speed, coordination, strength, endurance, and overall athletic performance required for progression to the next assessment level.
Only students achieving the Advanced category are eligible to register for the subsequent GISO Athletics Olympiad Level.
Performance Report
Every participant receives a detailed GISO Athletics Performance Report, which includes:
- Overall Performance Score
- Skill-wise Assessment
- Strength Analysis
- Areas for Improvement
- Performance Category
- Coach’s Remarks
- Individual Skill Ratings
- Athlete Progress Record
- Eligibility for Next Level
The report enables students, parents, coaches, and schools to monitor long-term athletic development.
Championship Eligibility
The GISO Athletics Olympiad serves as the official qualification pathway for GISO Championships.
Only students who achieve the Advanced category in their respective assessment level become eligible to participate in GISO Championship events.
Qualified athletes may progress through:
- School Championship
- District Championship
- State Championship
- National Championship
- International Championship
Participation at each stage is subject to the qualification criteria prescribed by GISO.
Assessment Venue
Athletics Skill Assessments are conducted at the participating school’s athletics track or an authorized GISO Assessment Centre using standardized equipment and assessment procedures.
Assessments are conducted during school hours or on scheduled dates communicated by GISO.
Registration Fee
The Athletics Olympiad registration fee is announced annually by GISO.
The fee includes:
- Athlete Registration
- Practical Skill Assessment
- GISO Athlete ID
- Digital Performance Report
- Participation Certificate
- Level Certification (where applicable)
Schools may collect an additional administrative fee, if applicable, towards local assessment arrangements.
Certification
Every participant receives an official GISO Certificate indicating:
- Assessment Level
- Age Group
- Performance Category (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced)
- Athlete ID
- Date of Assessment
Students qualifying at the Advanced level also receive eligibility to attempt the next GISO Athletics Olympiad Level.
Fair Assessment Policy
All assessments are conducted by trained GISO Assessors using standardized scoring rubrics. This ensures objectivity, consistency, and equal opportunity for every participant regardless of school or location.