Sports Tourni 1

One of the things that has kept me busy lately has been hosting a three day sports tournament, from December 31- January 2.

10 adults teams and 8 Under 16s teams participated. There were over 300 players, with several hundred spectators turning out too! The adults teams played soccer, competing for cash prizes as well as a fabulous 'Christmas Cup' trophy donated by a visiting Australian team. The Under 16s played shorter soccer matches on a smaller field (9 on 9 players). This gave them the opportunity to try their skills at volleyball and a casual sport/ game called "three ball".

On the the first morning we were just starting to set up when one of the Australian team members asked, "Pip, what's with the horse running around on the field? And should we scoop up the horse poo before the game starts?!" Honestly, I hadn't even noticed there was a horse on the field! Three of the team got busy scooping poop, the horse was chased off the field and we got on with the opening ceremony!

More photos to post... but wanted to start with these reminders that although it was a hectic time, everyone had fun!