20 10 10 - Dons' Y3/4 Tag Rugby tournament.
Brooke Primary School Lands the Tag Rugby Spoils!
Venue: Thornensians’ RFC
Date: 20.10.10
Time: 2:30-4:30
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Sponsors: ‘Dons in the Community’ funded the 6 week coaching block; Ray Green organising the Thorne/Moorends section, Martin Rowlands providing the coaching and tournament organisation.
Thornensians’ RUFC hosted the tournament.
Southend Fisheries of Thorne provided the match trophy.
Match officials: Martin Rowlands, tournament organiser, Carl Hughes and Adam Lloyd, voluntary match referees.
All 5 local schools attended, bringing 9 squads of 10 players aged 8-9 years.
The referees coached, encouraged and ensured safe, fair play.
The Y3/4 girls and boys used all their newly acquired skills throwing, catching and running the ball to enjoy two hours of competition.
Proud parents added their encouragement from the sidelines.
Squads played all the teams in their league, the four most successful then progressing to the semi-finals, with Brooke playing Green Top in the final.
Winners: Brooke PS
Runners up: Green Top PS
Player of the tournament: Brooke’s Coby was chosen by match officials for his ability and enthusiastic play.
Many thanks to Dons’ Ray Green and Martin Rowlands whose hard work made the tournament possible; to Thornensians’ for the venue; to Southend Fisheries for the trophy; to parents and school staff for their continued support; and most importantly to our children for their energy, enthusiasm and determination.
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