Harlow School Sports Partnership

Congratulations to the teams from Church Langley who took first and second place in the Annual Rounders Brister Cup Finals.

For a while it was looking ‘touch and go’ as to whether this year’s event would actually take place as torrential rain prevented the pitches at Harlow Town CC being prepared; in fact even as the children arrived on Friday morning, the final pitch was being marked out by the organisers.

With some late withdrawals due to school issues, 12 teams descended upon the beautiful outfields of the cricket club to take part in a series of matches. As usual, the children made great progress throughout the day as they gained experience of what is a very ‘challenging’ game, with many complicated rules.

By mid-afternoon, the two finalist from Church Langley were battling it out for the top prizes; the Year 5’s just edging a close final against their Year 6 teammates. Organiser and Deputy Head teacher from Church Langley, David Stacey was delighted for all the schools who took part. “another great event completed, thanks to the enthusiasm of the pupils and the dedication of the wonderful school staff; rounders is a tough game and takes hours of practise in order to play to such a high standard – well done all!”

Harlow MP Chris Vince was on hand to witness the great work that goes into organising such events which occur on a weekly basis in Harlow.

The 12 teams involved: Hare Street x 2; Church Langley x 2: Newhall x 2; Potter Street x 2: Purford Green x 2: Pemberley Academy: and Fawbert & Barnard.