Schools compete in seven a side

Congratulations to all schools competing in the 7th Tararua Primary School Seven-a-side Tournament.

It was inspirational to see the pride from the children representing their school.

There were 74 teams were competing this year, approximately 666 participants, with 190 matches played. Another point that was a highlight was the collaboration from a couple of schools combining, which is one of the aims of the tournament to have all schools represented. Well done Papatawa, Ballance and Kumeroa Schools.

Another winner on the day was the weather!

Tararua College and Dannevirke High School volunteered as well as Pahiatua and St Anthony’s runners. Many positive comments were received about all school volunteers on the day. They were terrific role models showing it is great to give back and volunteer. Results:

■ Senior Hockey Winner St Anthony’s/ Runner Up Ruahine .

■ Junior Hockey Winner Alfredton/ Runner Up Norsewood.

■ Senior Football Winner Huia Range/ Runner Up St Joseph’s.

■ Junior Football Winner Pahiatua/ Runner Up Kumeroa.

■ Senior Netball Winner St Anthony’s/ Runner Up Dannevirke South.

■ Junior Netball Winner Huia Range/ Runner Up Dannevirke South.

■ Senior Rugby Winner Huia Range/ Runner Up Weber.

■ Junior Rugby Winner Dannevirke South/ Runner Up Pahiatua.

Alfredton junior football vs Kumeroa.

Cayden Pardy (Pahiatua School) heading for the tryline in the junior rugby division.

Eketahuna junior netball vs St Joseph’s.

St Joseph’s senior hockey vs Norsewood.