The team of 8 u/17 players had a very fine first up tournament. Working hard together to get good combinations and ball retention was the aim of the day. The competition was a little different to other tournaments in that it was played in three x 10 minutes for a game. This was actually really good for a first tournament as it gave the players more court time and opportunity for coaches to tweek combinations.
Rodney V Howick Pakuranga loss 23-14 (1/3rds scores H.P 8-5, 9-6, 6-3)
Rodney V Paeroa loss 18 - 12 (1/3rd scores) Paeroa 9-3, 5-7, Rodney 4-3)
Rodney V Te Rakai Paewhenua win 28-17 (1/3rd scores Rodney 9-6, 10-6, 9-5)
All players gained a great deal of confidence in each other and it was awesome to see a real desire by everyone to do well.
Thanks Nikola for Managing for us!
It was also great to catch up and watch a number of the North rep teams, particularly Melissa McCabe playing for the North u/17 team and getting court time.
The weather was hideous and made playing conditions treacherous at times with players slipping and falling, luckily for us only one Graze and slight ankle twinge (touch wood).
Cheers
Mads
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