Peterborough Year 3/4 Qwik Cricket School Games Competition

Posted by:  Sophie Jeal
Dated: Fri 18th May 2012 5.33PM

On Thursday 17th May 2012 8 Primary schools from across Peterborough took part in the Year 3/4 Peterborough Qwik Cricket competition held at Bretton Gate Sports Centre.

The top 2 teams from this event qualify for the County School Games on Tuesday 10th July.

The 8 schools competing were;

Winyates
Parnwell
King's Junior School
Longthorpe
The Beeches
Farcet
Welbourne
Winyates

Mark Dowling from Academy Sports Development provided coaching and umpires for the event which ran very smoothly. A huge thank you to him and his team for supporting the event. Along with Brian Howard and Peter Leaton from Peterborough Cricket Club who kindly gave the use of the Cricket Club and the facilities for free.  This made for a high quality experience for all young people involved on the day.

All of the pupils improved throughout the day and their were some outstanding performances from both individuals and teams alike.

Congratulations to The Beeches and Longthorpe Primary School who won there respective rounds and now go on to represent Peterborough in the County School Games finals on 10th July.