Volume 31 Issue 4 - 22 March 2019

Wollongong Diocesan Touch Football

On Wednesday 27 March, St Patrick’s sent three touch football teams to contest the Wollongong Diocesan Touch Championships. Overall, the level of competition and sportsmanship displayed at the event was excellent. The girls thoroughly enjoyed themselves and learnt a lot about the game of touch football.

15 Years Team

All teams had a very successful day with the senior team finishing in second place overall after only losing one game all day. The girls should be extremely proud of the way they played and the team work they displayed throughout the day.

The 15 years team was also extremely successful and finished in equal third place overall. The girls started off very well and recorded a number of strong wins against some very skilled teams. Unfortunately, a couple of lapses in concentration at key points throughout games saw them lose and draw a couple of games that they probably could have won. On a positive note, this did not deter the girls and they went on to finish the day on a high, defeating St Benedict’s 5-0 in their final game.

The 13 years team had a great day learning a lot about the sport. The girls finished the day with two loses, one win and six draws. They displayed great development throughout the day and show great potential for future years. All girls should be very proud of their efforts and were by far the strongest performing Macarthur school in the competition.

Special mention should go to Darcy E (Year 9), Amy Y (Year 9), Julia P (Year 12) and Olivia F (Year 12) who gained selection in the Wollongong Diocesan Representative team to contest the NSWCCC Championships in Nelson Bay.

I would like to extend a big thank you to Mr Baca and Mr David who offered to assist on the day and to our amazing group of parents who braved tough conditions to support all the girls throughout the day.

13 Years Team
Mia F, Mirae Q, Keesha D, Laura Z, Abbie H, Grace B, Aaliyah B, Siena B, Ava H and Ava W.

15 Years Team
Lara M, Amy Y, Tavara S, Eden G, Lucy G, Ellie H, Darcy E, Sophia S, Carrera K, Lily M, Sienna S, Aleshia T and Madison M.

Open Team
Julia P, Sarah P, Amy S, Natalie S, Emily A, Olivia F, Piper A, Tara B, Karina B and Lily M.

By Touch Football Captain Julia P (Year 12)