Bassetlaw pupils, Georgia Dent ( Holy Family School next yr Valley or Elizabethan) and Mhairi Macdonald (Portland School) competed in the LOULE CUP, the 4th international tournament for trampolining that has been held in Loule, Algarve, Portugal.They were part of the 32 strong team representing the East Midlands. Georgia, at just 10 yrs old, came joint 12th in the U13 girls out of 43 competitors. Mhairi came 15th out of 31 and they came 6th at Syncro Trampoline out of 13 teams.

 

 

We flew out on Wednesday night and stayed in some beautiful cottages called the Quintassential in Loule. Training began on Thursday morning followed by a few hours sunbathing and relaxing in the pool before going back to the evening training session. Friday morning we had to be up and at the competition by 8.15 am for team photos, and then competition began at 8.30 am. We only just missed out on the final for Saturday's event which was an excellent result as it was the girls' first international event.

We watched the amazing final and the standard was really high. Some of the teams that we competed against were the national teams from Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Scotland, England, Portugal, Spain, Majorca and many more.

We all went to the after show and party at which we were delighted to see the Europeans enjoying singing along to Abba on the karaoke!! We had to fly home Sunday morning.

It was fantastic and we would like to thank Focus on Young People in Bassetlaw, who gave us £200 to assist towards the cost for the girls to attend such an amazing experience.

Naomi

St. Swithuns, Walkeringham and Ordsall Primary School attended a KS1 Gymnastics Festival hosted at Retford Gymnastics Club, Torworth. All pupils had a fantastic morning working on high bars, balance beams, vaulting, floor work and a tumble track. Staff were also given the opportunity to 'have a go' on the tumble track and did themselves proud without sustaining any injuries! I would like to say a big thankyou to all the Coaches and helpers who contributed on the day and made sure that the event was a great success.

 

CLICK ON THE GALLERY TO SEE PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT

http://www.bassetlawssp.org/photo-gallery.php?gallery_id=3

Jamie Bird.

PE Teacher/School Sports Coordinator
Retford Oaks High School

The Bassetlaw Sports Development Team, Year 10/11 Leaders and Black Top students from Retford Oaks delivered the festival on the day. Ninety primary school students attended the event from nine of Retford Oaks' primary feeder schools. The students were given the opportunity to develop their skills and show off their sporting abilities in several different throwing, jumping and sprinting activities. Most importantly, they were able to express and enjoy themselves through taking part in lots of challenging,fun and exciting physical activities. The festival was a huge success watched by many visitors and spectators. I would like to personally thank the Sports Development Team, all the Leaders and Black Top students for their contribution, both before and on the day of the launch. They all did a fantastic job!

 

Jamie Bird.

PE Teacher/School Sports Coordinator
Retford Oaks High School