Today our basketball squad enjoyed the prestigious Hoops4Health Tournament at the Vertu Motors Arena, the home of the Newcastle Eagles. Amazingly, three of our teams reached the semi-finals! One of our teams qualified for the District Grand Finals event ( Friday 13th March) which will take place on the same night as an Eagles match with a capacity crowd watching on as St. Bede’s take to the court!

 

I was very proud of the determination, skills and teamship the children displayed, which took them all deep into the competition. It was wonderful watching all the teams cheering for each other as they supported each other on the different pitches.

 

In preparation, all of the children had trained enthusiastically over the winter months at lunchtimes. The children’s training efforts really showed today as they performed superbly at a great venue alongside their friends.

 

Meanwhile, throughout the day it was lovely to see our teams display good sportsmanship by shaking hands with their opponents after games.

 

Thank you to our brilliant parent helpers who enabled us to have so many teams involved in the event. Finally, thank you to all of the children for your positive attitude and relentless efforts today, which carried you all a long way.

 

Meanwhile, our Basketball journey will continue together as we begin to prepare for the Grand Finals night- Let’s Go St Bede’s Let’s Go!