Primary schools compete in sports extravaganza

Hannah Murray (8), of Waitahuna School, crawls under a net during the obstacle race in the sports...
Hannah Murray (8), of Waitahuna School, crawls under a net during the obstacle race in the sports extravaganza for South Otago primary schools held at the Cross Recreation Centre in Balclutha yesterday
Chris Page (9), of Clutha Valley School, finds it is all downhill during a race
Chris Page (9), of Clutha Valley School, finds it is all downhill during a race
Kian Shore (8), of Kaitangata, clears an obstacle.
Kian Shore (8), of Kaitangata, clears an obstacle.
Liam Homer (11), of Waitahuna School, gets wet during the  holey bucket fill
Liam Homer (11), of Waitahuna School, gets wet during the holey bucket fill
Laytun Lornie (9), of Warepa School,  tries his hand at golf. Photos by Peter McIntosh.
Laytun Lornie (9), of Warepa School, tries his hand at golf. Photos by Peter McIntosh.

More than 1200 primary school pupils from throughout the Clutha district have taken part in the second annual sports extravaganza in Balclutha over four days this week.

The sporting event concluded yesterday afternoon and was a huge success, Sport Clutha co-ordinator Tiny Carruthers said.

Twenty primary schools pooled their Kiwisport funding to pay for a sports activator, Mitch McRae, to travel around the schools throughout the year teaching sports skills to pupils.

The extravaganza was a "celebration" of skills learned and featured 12 sporting stations - including golf, cricket, rugby, athletics and basketball - around which the children rotated, Mr Carruthers said.

Half the activities were held inside the Cross Recreation Centre, while the others took place outside at the A and P Showgrounds.

The weather had played its part too, with "perfect" conditions for the duration of the event, which required 50 volunteers each day.

 

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