Youngsters showcase talent at tournament
A total of 17 schools participated in the tournament.
The Farrarmere Primary School sports fields were a hive of activity as hordes of youngsters participated in the Valkie mini rugby and inter-schools netball tournaments on May 10.
A total of 47 U7 and U8 rugby teams and 95 U7, U8, U9, and U13 netball teams from 17 Ekurhuleni schools participated in the event.
The mini rugby thrilled spectators with 17 fast-paced rounds of matches, while the netball girls had the fans on the edge of their seats with 14 intense rounds.
The school’s principal, Fiona Stansfeld, was elated with how the inaugural event unfolded.
“In true school spirit, everyone rallied together to make it a success. Nothing brings a community together like sport.
“It teaches children the values of sportsmanship, teamwork and resilience – lessons found in both victory and defeat. It also unites parents and coaches in a shared mission to bring out the best in every child.”
The principal thanked their sponsors, school staff, and SGB and Parent Association members for their dedication in making the event a success.
“Spur Santa Cruz (Northmead Square) played a key role in making the day memorable by sponsoring various prizes, including the Spur of the moment award for standout players and a special award for scoring a try on the Spur or Farrarmere Primary logo placed on the try line.
“Clean Projects Benoni assisted in clearing the nearby grounds to create additional parking for the large crowd. This service was volunteered to the school, and we thank Clean Projects for always putting the community and any school initiatives at the top of their priority.
“Thank you, Jones Plumbing, who stepped in to support the event by crafting and donating custom mini rugby posts for each of the six fields.
“Thanks to Bad Boy Security. The day ran smoothly and safely with no incidents reported, even with more than 1 500 attendees. We are proud to have hosted such a successful day and look forward to more events like these that celebrate youth sport and community collaboration.”
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