Bryanston Primary School hosts 50th six-a-side tournament

Bryanston Primary School hosted its 50th six-a-side tournament with amazing netball and soccer action.

The following primary schools in Joburg’s northern suburbs entered their U10, U11, U12 and open teams: Bryanston, Montrose, Bryneven, Bryandale and Bordeaux.

The format involved a round-robin concluding with a final match.

The hard-fought matches in such quick succession also tested the fitness and endurance levels of the participants.

After a well-attended event, the victors on the day were Bryandale taking both the netball and soccer trophies.

Mix 93.8 FM broadcast live from the event.

This provided many youngsters with centre-stage opportunities to be on the radio, sharing their sporting achievements and dreams.

The radio station supplied special donation boxes and promoted the collection of sports equipment for their May sports month drive to supply to those schools and clubs less fortunate

Acting principal of Bryanston Primary School, Morne Marx said, “This year we were delighted to host the visiting teams to our wonderful school where a high standard of netball and soccer was on display. We always appreciate the vociferous support that the competing teams receive from their families, friends and fellow learners.”

He congratulated all participants for the good spirit in which the games were played.

Marx concluded, “School sport like this certainly creates an exciting energy filled carnival type atmosphere with opportunities for promoting positive social interaction, teamwork, healthy living, personal discipline and perseverance while learning how to win and how to lose gracefully.”

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