Cumbria's Year 3 & 4 Schools Competition finished off in style after 14 teams were involved at Penrith Tennis Club.

There were eight who competed in the small schools section with another six in the large section.

A total of 77 primary schools had taken part in the competition,  meaning that approximately 1540 school aged children had received coaching and 616 of them competed.

The event brought the Year 3 & 4 schools competition to a finale after qualifying events had taken place in the 6 partnership areas around the County (Allerdale, Barrow, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden, South Lakeland). 

Penrith Tennis Club provided excellent courts with added viewing gallery at the side.

However, rain nearly stopped the event but the referee (John Cunliffe) made a great decision to reduce the matches to first to seven which was vital as just as the last point was played the heavens opened! 

With the rain showing no signs of clearing Penrith Rugby Club opened their doors for everyone to take cover so that the presentation could take place.

Over 16 volunteers helped with the event, which included the Cumbria Competition Managers and some young volunteers including Daniel England, Kate Hansbury, Natalie Hansbury, Zoe Aitken, Louise Huddart, Andrew Butterwatt, Lewis Macrell, James Nicholson, Jamie Kelly, Steven Elliott, Sam Hutt.  All of whom were keen, enthusiastic and ready to inspire the younger players! 

Local coaches Suzzi Garnett, George Spry and David Wise supporting their teams.

The results are highlighted below,

Group A
Position Name of School and points Area
1st  Rosley (38 team points) Carlisle
2nd Crosscanonby (33 team points) Allerdale
3rd Brough / Plumpton (29 team points) Eden
4th  Goodly Dale / Grasmere (24 team points) South Lakes
5th  St Begas (23 team points) Copeland
6th  Penny Bridge (21 team points) Furness

Group B
Position Name of School and points Area
1st Penruddock / Greystoke (31 team points) Eden
2nd Hayton (25 team points) Carlisle
3rd Pennington (24 team points) Furness
4th Seaton (23 team points) Allerdale
5th St James (17 team points) Copeland

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