Kildare sport has been exciting this term with netball teams into the Statewide finals, and premierships for Saturday morning sport.
Weekly Netball
Four teams made it to the grand finals. The undefeated Open Netball team went down by only one goal in a nail biter. The Year 7 Green Netball team were defeated by their opponents only two weeks prior and with a winning attitude the team came out and won by over 10 goals.
Year 7 R2
With more training and new skills learnt since Round 1, the Year 7 netball team had a lot to prove against three strong competitors to go through to the state finals. They needed to win all three games in Round 2 to solidify their spot. The first match was played during very wet weather but with steadiness and a strong second half the team came out on top. As the sun came through the clouds and the wind continued to blow, we started to gain a group of eager parents. The team fought hard and played well leading to their second win of the day. For the third game it was a top of the table clash, both teams with two wins. The players knew they had to perform well to win this match. Up against a speedy team, being six down at three-quarter time, the coaches and parents were getting worried. However, some smart combination changes heading in to the last quarter, along with consistent defensive pressure and goalies sinking their shots, ended with Kildare coming out to lead by two at the final siren. Kildare have now booked their spot at the state finals! Everyone was overjoyed and we can’t wait for Thursday of Week 10!!
Term 4
Basketball trials have taken place for both the Years 8/9 and the Year 10 teams. These teams are now training hard for their competitions which will take place early next term.
Our tennis players are locked in for the second day back, so they will be training hard over the holidays to get into shape and prepare.
Meanwhile our Year 8/9 volleyballers have been training each Friday after school and their skills are improving week by week which is great to see.
Our cricketers will have trials at the start of Term 4 with their first round being played sometime within the first four weeks.
Catherine Smith
Sports Development Officer
