U13's at IAPS National Finals at Roedean School

Player of the tournament : Georgia R-S ( Centre)

On Friday morning, the Regional winners S. Anselm’s U13A team were on their way to the National IAPS Netball Finals. Mrs Brailich and Mrs Northcott were ready to lead the singing on the minibus all the way to Brighton – what a treat for the girls! Friday was so special, the team arrived in Brighton in good time for a brief encounter in the shops! The team then had a meal in the hotel restaurant and then a detailed team talk before bedtime. Every girl was in bed by 9.30pm and ready for their hard day ahead.
After the “all you can eat” breakfast at the hotel, we were on our way to Roedean School. Once again the S. Anselm’s song – Proud by M People was on repeat and very loud! It was time to see some outstanding National standard netball. S. Anselm’s warmed up well and confidently. They certainly looked on par with the U13 teams we were about to play. Overall the matches played were outstanding, Charlotte P and Emily G-P pressurised their opponents, Millie C, Georgia R-S and Nancy J worked tirelessly in the centre court and Poppy M, Georgina H and Fleur G continued to provide opportunities for shots on goal. It was also great to see Freya H contributing well to the team play. The team had outstanding matches particularly against Beaudesert Park, Greshams, Cheam and Dumpton School. They were not to get through to the Semi finals. However, The S. Anselm’s team certainly provided matches at National level which were end to end netball. It showed that with continued hard work and more coaching opportunities at S. Anselm’s we will continue to play netball at a National level. This years’ U13 side have certainly put the school on the map for top netball and the girls will continue to impress at their Senior schools playing A team and hopefully making National finals once again. It was a great and valuable experience for us all. I would like to thank the girls for a fantastic weekend. They have been brilliant company and outstanding role models for the school. Another Thank you must go to all the parents for their support not only to the team but also to myself. It has been a privilege to work with your daughters. Well done U13A team I am so proud of you all! Remember you are still Regional netball winners! MPN