FOR the first time ever, students from eight schools from across the region came together to participate in the Shepparton and Districts Primary Schools Badminton Doubles Championships.
The students, from Congupna Primary School, St Mels Shepparton, Shepparton Christian College, St Josephs, Charlton, Zeerust Primary School, Guthrie Street Primary School, Kialla West Central and Lemnos Primary School took to the courts and learned the ropes before going head to head and putting their new found skills to the test.
Secondary students from Notre Dame College, Wanganui Park Secondary College and the home schooled educational sector volunteered to act as umpires on the day.
Congupna Primary School grade 4 student, Charlie Gauci had won two rounds already when The Adviser spoke with him.
Charlie said, “It was really enjoyable and good to learn something new.
“The best part was having a hit with all the schools.”
Badminton Victoria state director, Craig Haydock said, “We wish to congratulate the Shepparton Badminton Association on the great initiative to get school aged children involved in our wonderful sport whilst recognising the sponsorship support provided by Cason Sports.
“School based competition plays a significant role in bridging the gap between schools and local sporting clubs and we encourage all participants who wish to take their badminton training further to contact the Shepparton Badminton Association to find out more about the services they offer for junior badminton.”
