NEBSSA Athletics 2015

NEBSSA Athletics 2015

Thursday 30th April 2015 saw 12 Ulidia pupils head to Antrim Forum to participate in the NEBSSA Athletics first round competition. They competed against schools including, Downshire, Carrick College, Larne High, Glengormely High, Ballyclare Secondary, Carrick Grammar and Monkstown.

 

Five of our 12 pupils made finals in their respective events. Year 10 student Niambh (10 BLL) placed 3rd in her heat with a PB of 13.80 seconds which saw her safely into the final. Mark (10 PTT) exceeded all his expectations coming 2nd in his heat of the 100m with a PB of 11.86 seconds but unfortunately Mark pulled up in his final with an injury to his quads. Freddie (11 GLS) also found himself in the final, coming 4th in his heat with another great time of 12.58 seconds. Enya (10 STN) took part in the 200m and after running a fantastic bend she ran herself into 2nd place with another PB of 28.75 seconds. In the final Enya came from 6th on the bend to snatch 3rd on the line. A superb run, from an all-round brilliant athlete.

 

Special commendations must go to our youngest competitor Erin (8 OWN) who competed in 3 events. Firstly Erin jumped in the high jump and after becoming the only girl to clear 1.25m she went on to clear 1.28m and take first place. Next up for Erin was the long jump and this very calm and collected young lady stepped up to the challenge. Out of a field of 12 Year 8 pupils Erin emerged with her second 1st place of the day. Finally the 100m saw Erin accelerate through the heats in first place with a time of 13.53 seconds and in the final she bettered her time to 13.32 seconds, leaving the rest of the field in her wake. Huge congratulations to Erin as she now goes forward to represent Ulidia in all 3 events in the district finals which are to be held on Wednesday 13th May at Antrim Forum. Enya also goes forward as first reserve for the 200m event. We wish them both well.

 

Other competitors who also performed brilliantly were:

 

 

Student Class Bracket Event Place Time/Height/Distance
Reshma 9MCR U13 200M 5th in heat 32 seconds
Toni 9BCK U13 200M 5th in heat 32 seconds
    U13 100M 6th in heat  
Aaron 9BCK U13 100M 6th in heat 14.25 seconds
Adam 9CNV U13 200M 6th in heat 26 seconds
Jacob 9BCK U13 High Jump 4th overall 1.30m
Grace 10WRY U14 Shot Put 6th overall 6.27m
Euan 11TNR U15 High Jump 6th overall 1.35m