Tuesday 25th February saw Goalball UK host the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire School Goalball Competition at University of Nottingham’s Sutton Bonington Campus. The day was split into two, with 16 teams competing from 9 primary schools from across the two counties.

It was amazing to see so many children involved in goalball, many competing for the first time! Here are the full results from the day:

Morning competition
1st – Fairmeadows B
2nd – Portland Spencer Academy
3rd – Carr Hill A
4th – Haydn Primary A
5th – Haydn Primary B
6th – Fairmeadows A
7th – Carr Hill B
Afternoon competition
1st – Beeston Fields A
2nd – Burton Joyce B
3rd – Scotholme A
4th – Clarborough A
5th – Burton Joyce A
6th – Beeston Fields B
7th – Crabtree Farm
8th – Scotholme B
9th – Clarborough B
All teams played very well, and the competition was played in amazing spirits with a fantastic level of sportsmanship being showed by every team.

A special thank you goes to Hannah and Harry from the Nottinghamshire Sheriffs Goalball Club who helped on the day to ensure the successful running of the competition. Thank you to all the volunteers, teachers and parents for making it an enjoyable day!