South Tyneside Schools Sportshall Athletics Finals
On 12th October 2009 18 children from Years 5 & 6 competed at Temple Park Leisure Centre in South Shields. They were participating in the South Tyneside Schools Sportshall Athletics Finals where the prize for winning the event would be to represent South Tyneside in the Tyne and Wear County Finals in January.
The children competed in various athletics challenges including sprint events, hurdles, jumps, throws and agility tests where they would be given points relating to the position in which they finished.
Victories on the day included:
Stephanie Main – Standing Triple Jump;
Kate Jackson – Speed Bounce;
Girls Obstacle Relay Team;
Joseph Shearer – Standing Triple Jump;
Matthew Ross – Balance Beam;
Joel Jackson – Chest Push & Speed Bounce;
Boys Obstacle Relay Team.
After all of the events were over the team awaited a nail biting result as they were read in reverse order…thankfully St. Aloysius were announced CHAMPIONS for the third consecutive year in which this event has been held!!!
We now look forward to the Tyne and Wear County Finals in January where the competition will be of an even higher standard.
