St Mary’s Wellington in NSW Touch finals
THE St Mary’s Catholic School Girls Touch Team will travel to Sydney next Thursday to contest the State Championships on Friday, November 16.
Teacher/coach Alistaire Thompson told Dubbo Photo News it has been a remarkable achievement by the team.
“It has been a huge year for this group of girls that can be defined by dedication, pride and hard work. The team has developed a culture at St Mary’s that has been built on, earning their right to wear the capital W on their chest and make the blue and gold stand for ‘school and town pride’.”
Mr Thompson said St Mary’s is well led.
“The team will rely on the go forward of our hard working ‘middles’, Lilly Clarke, Sophie Whiteman, Emily Smith and Bonni Sheridan. Setting up moves and running holes at ‘Link’ will be Claudia Whiteman, Demi Owens, Natayah Misepo-kelly and Ella James. Finishing at the end of the backline will be our try scoring machines Chloe Chandler and Charlotte Ivey. These speed machines will not only ‘Wing’ but play utility roles across the field if needed.”
Mr Thompson said the team is a very tight group that can only be described as ‘family’.
“All students understand their role in this team and also how vital each player is to it. They have been through so much together over the years and worked so hard that this is really icing on the cake. Regardless of the outcome we are all very proud of our girls,” Mr Thompson spoke proudly.
Over the past five months the girls, parents and friends have been working hard raising funds for this prestigious event.
“We cannot thank our school and town community enough for all the help we have received to get us to Sydney. We are especially grateful to the Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club, Wellington Rotary, The WOMDOMNOM Foundation, Wellington Touch Association and our awesome parents transporting and fundraising for us,” Mr Thompson said with great pride.
Good luck girls. We look forward to showcasing your performances here in Dubbo