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COUNTY ATHLETICS Wilnecote Warbler April 2019 10
Wilnecote Warbler April 2019 COUNTY ATHLETICS COUNTY SPORTHALL ATHLETICS RUNNERS UP Three teams from The Wilnecote School set off to represent Tamworth District to compete in the County Finals; with both Year 7 girls and boys teams making their county final debut the excitement and anticipation made for a lively and unbelievably loud journey. The team arrived in good time, as Carl had this journey down to a fine art, dodging the inevitable traffic jams into Stoke and we enjoyed a quick picnic in the blazing sun. It gave us the opportunity to settle the final team selection and allocation of events to the squad so they could prepare themselves physically and mentally. Warm up routines were completed amongst daffodils and huge rock boulders, so the team were more than ready to go as we arrived into the vast sportshall where the teams would be competing. The Wilnecote School have an excellent county representation record with many of our teams medalling over recent years. This lengthy record of success is due to the amazing dedication, skills and talents that the team have and to the fact they are a ‘squad’. Each individual is able to compete in a number of events at this level, even under the pressure of last-minute changes, due to tiredness or injury. All members of the squad are responsible for the success of the team as their competition and their support of each other makes them an extraordinary and powerful team. This year, the Year 8 girls were under enormous pressure as Lottie McLaren had recently broken her arm, a bad break that required an operation. Kayleigh Murrall was tasked with taking on the longest distance event whilst the rest of the squad rallied around, offering to switch up events to maximise points and supported each other to give the confidence and drive needed for success. With each team throwing, jumping and running their socks off it was an amazing atmosphere and a real team effort showing the values of co-operation and respect. Tears were shed when the competition got tight; students fell and got straight back up again. Batons were passed, sometimes clumsily but mostly with great skill and dexterity. With cheers, screeches and screams still ringing in our ears it was soon over…….. the teams gathered on the track to hear the results. Year 7 boys came 7th overall with many students achieving personal bests in their events and showing just what a force they will be next year. Year 8 girls came 4th with Kayleigh showing the grit of a seasoned athlete to improve her own personal best and Brooke Burton smashing the field in the speed bounce and 2 lap sprint events. Year 7 girls came an outstanding 2nd (missing out on first place by one point) wearing their well earned silver medals they ran around in sheer delight, vowing to get gold and the County Crown next year. Watch out for these guys in the summer as the outdoor athletics programme starts immediately after Easter and judging by these performances we should be in for a treat! 11
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