PLEASE NOTE: We don't expect schools to pay for the competition through the booking system. Please write invoice into the voucher code box, when you get to the final screen this will reduce the fee to £0. Schools will then be invoiced prior to the competition.
CANCELLATIONS: We require 1 WEEK notice for any cancellations. In the case where we receive less than 1 week, the school will still be invoiced at the full cost (not discounted) and payment required. Our cancellation policy now applies to ALL schools.
Year 5 & 6 Netball
On a beautiful morning we welcomed 16 teams for our year 5 & 6 Netball Competition.Despite the cold, it didn't take long for the schools to warm up with all players showing great skill and a solid understanding of the game. Noticeable, was the movement off the ball to support the player on the ball and the standard of the shooting which was very clinical. Of the 3 groups Henry Cavendish, Vauxhall and St Mark's finished top going through to the semi final and Ashmole went through as the best runner up.
Both semi finals were extremely close, but it was St Marks and Vauxhall who progressed to the final. The final was played at great intensity and the accuracy of skill was outstanding. Nothing to separate the teams in normal time, the game went to extra time and after St Mark’s scored in the first minute they ended up hanging on to the lead to end up victorious. Elsewhere, Henry Cavendish edged out Ashmole to finish 3rd.
Although all schools showed great sportsmanship throughout the day Sunnyhill Primary took the fair play award for the respect they showed other schools and the way they played the game.
Year 5 & 6 Tag Rugby Competition
With England playing in the World Cup final the following Saturday, schools turned up feeling inspired and excited.
Throughout the group stage there was some terrific rugby played. Noticeable, was the high level of skills in attack and defence. With all schools well coached, the games were won by small margins making for some very interesting groups.
Semi finals were played at great intensity and in the end Julians edged Woodmansterne by 1 try and it was the same story in the other Semi final with Henry Cavendish beating Keyworth.
In the bronze medal game Keyworth beat Woodmansterne by 1 try to secure a 3rd place finish in their first ever Moving Matter's competition.
Then it was the final, Julians vs Henry Cavendish, perhaps the biggest rivalry in at Moving Matter's competitions in recent times. Henry Cavendish started by performing an unbelievable Haka but it was Julians who had the better of the early exchanges. From then on in it was a game dominated by great defence with the game finishing in a draw. Going into extra time, it was Henry Cavendish who ended up victorious, although either school would've been worthy champions.
Overall a very fun day, with all schools playing the game in great spirit. CONGRATULATIONS everyone!
Year 5 & 6 Futsal Competition
This was the first ever Moving Matters Futsal competition and certainly won't be the last. We welcomed 21 teams and 19 schools to Kennington park, on a brilliant day of school sport.
Throughout the day we saw amazing technique, improvisation but most importantly CREATIVITY!
The players dealt expertly with the tighter spaces and the non bouncing ball, impressing all of the staff involved. Perhaps, the real difference between the teams was the standard of finishing and goalkeeping.
After Bonneville eased through the knock-out stages, they met an impressive Elmwood team in the final. Bonneville went 2-0 up in the first 3 minutes and it was starting to look like it might be a similar story. However, Elmwood pulled 2 goals back and forced the game into extra time.
The momentum with them, Elmwood grabbed another and held on, to win 3-2, sparking massive celebrations from the Elmwood team and staff!
Special mention to our losing semi-finalists, St Marys edging out Henry Cavendish in another tightly contested 3rd/4th place play-off tie.
Larkhall took the fair play award after showing great sportsmanship throughout the day.
Special mention to our MVPs, Gideon from Bonneville and Brandon from Henry Cavendish both goalkeepers, who showed tremendous courage and fantastic shot stopping on the day.
Thanks to everyone who came!
Year 3 and 4 Football Competition
What better way to start the Moving Matters Competition Programme for 2019-2020.
A great day, minus the English weather, with some unbelievable football being played and fantastic sportsmanship being shown by all schools.
In the final we had Julians vs Fenstanton. It was a classic encounter with Julians defending for their lives and hitting Fenstanton on the counter. In the end, Fenstanton had too much going forward and won the game 2-1. in 3rd place we had Henry Cavendish.
Elsewhere, St Helens won the fair play award for showing Moving Matters core values throughout the day.
