The Leeds South Sports Partnership “Key Step” gymnastics event took place at Bruntcliffe on 1^st March.

The event couldn’t have taken place without the generous help of many volunteers and specialist gymnastics judges who gave up their time to help.

In the Year 1 and 2 competition Blackgates team 1 won the event with Blackgates (2) and Drighlington (1) coming in second and third respectively.

The Year 3 and 4 Foundation event was decided by a close winning margin. The winning team had 104 points whilst 2^nd place had 102 points. The winning team was Blackgates (4) and Rothwell Victoria came second, Drighlington (6) came third.

Sophie Hobbah of Drighlington won the Year 3 and 4 Advanced competition. In second was Ella Runton and third was Noah Cage. All three were from Drighlington (7).

In the Foundation event for the year 5 and 6 competitors was just as close as the earlier years, with less than 2 points separating winners Blackgates (6) from second place Rothwell Victoria. Drighlington (8) had to settle for third.

Sophie Pearce won the year 5 and 6 advanced, with Anna Crossland finishing in second. Both Girls were from Drighlington (10)

The 2009 Leeds South Sports Partnership under-14 and under-16 table tennis was held at Bruntcliffe School on December 3^rd.

4 teams battled it out for the under-14 title, Cockburn’s “A” team emerged as winners, having been undefeated. Morley came a close second, followed by Cockburn “B” and Rodillian.

The under-16 competition had 6 teams. This time Morley did one better and won, without losing a game. Woodkirk came second, losing only once (to Morley), South Leeds Academy were third. Cockburn, Rodillian and Bruntcliffe completed the running.

Alex Cooper from Royds has been selected to compete in this years UK School Games in Gymnastics.

The partnership are very pleased to have such a talented young man achieving this kind of sporting success.

We would like to congratulate Alex on his fantastic achievement.

Rothwell 600 Triathlon 2009

On Friday 5^th June 40 students from year 7 took part in the second Rothwell 600 Triathlon at Rothwell Sports Centre.

Organised by Miss Wharrier the School Sports Coordinator, the Year 7’s joined the year 5 and 6 students from the Royds Family to compete in the event which consisted of a Swim, Cycle and Run.

The event was very successful and enjoyable with excellent performances in all three disciplines.

Boys

1^st – Declan van Reil (Windsor) 8.10 mins

2^nd- Kirean Booth (Twickenham) 8.24 mins

3^rd – Andrew Rothery (Windsor) 8.55 mins

Girls

1^st – Alicia Blagg (Twickenham) 7.22 mins

2^nd –Holly Hyde (Windsor) 8.37 mins

3^rd – Rosie Kelly (Windsor) 9.01 mins

 The overall Year 7 competition was won by Millennium

Tri Golf Festival

On Monday 15th June 70 children from Years 2, 3 and 4 attended a Tri Golf Festival at Devere Oulton Hall, Organised by Royds School SSCo Claire Wharrier and Club Professional Mark Davis the students competed in a team event in which they completed a series of 10 chipping and putting games to accumulate points.

Despite the unsettled weather, the threat of thunder and lightening storms during the early stages of the competition miraculously did not disrupt the enjoyment. With the teams responding enthusiastically to the Year 8 students from Royds who lead each of the 10 games, the children worked together to build some impressive scores.

At the end of play the scores were collated and the individual team prize went to Woodlesford B Team who received prizes donated by Devere Oulton Hall. However, the overall winning school having combined their two teams’ scores together was for the 3rd successive year, Rothwell St Mary’s who retained the trophy much to the delight of the pupils and staff.

Congratulations to all schools involved; Haigh Road Infants, Rothwell CofE, Rothwell Primary, Woodlesford and Rothwell St Mary’s.

‘Be Sporty’ Fun Day

On Wednesday 10^th June 100 students from year were selected to attend the ‘Be Sporty’ Fun Day at the Headingly Carneige Stadium.

The event was organised by the Leeds Rugby Foundation and was the first of what will hopefully become an annual event.

At the stadium students had the opportunity to try a number of different activities including; cheerleading, fitness testing, football, golf and basketball. There were other activities on offer but due to the’ teething’ problems of it being the first event for the organisers, they were unable to participate in them.

Despite this, the students enjoyed the day and a highlight for some of the girls was meeting Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrows.

On Thursday 30^th April over 160 year 5/6 Boys and Girls from 13 primary schools across South Leeds, took part in the Leeds South School Sport Partnership Tag Rugby Festival at Royds High School.

The event was preceded by a 6 week Rugby coaching programme, delivered through the Leeds City Council Community Sports Coaches scheme in partnership with Hunslet Hawks and the Leeds South School Sports Partnership.  All of the schools taking part had fun learning the Fundamental skills of the game, and for many of the children it was their first experience of playing Tag Rugby.

The Festival was a great opportunity for the children to test their skills and compete with other schools in what was a very enjoyable occasion! With 2 groups of 8 teams playing 7 minute matches over 4 pitches, the games were played in great spirit and with some fantastic skills on display! After the group rounds the teams finishing top in each group played for first place, a game which saw Churwell Primary coming out winners against Woodlesford primary, after extra time was needed to decide the contest!

The proceedings came to a close with a presentation by Hunslet Hawks and Papau New Guinea  World Cup Stars Nico Slain, Charlie Wabbo and Michael Mark,the children really enjoyed meeting the players and receiving their autographs!

The day was a great success thanks to the schools involved, the School Sports Partnership and a special thank you to the volunteers from Oulton Raiders, Joseph Priestly College and Royds High School who did a great job by encouraging the children, officiating matches and helping the event run so successfully.

For more information please contact Seth Foster (Rugby League Community Coach) or visit www.hunslethawksrl.co.uk