Results - Croyde 13/06/09

Report

The second round of the new SWJBT (South West Junior Beach Tour) was held at Croyde on Saturday 13th June. With 13 teams taking part in perfect conditions the summer competitions are starting to heat up.

In the heavily contested U12 Division Academy Rebels - Matt Hartnoll, Johnny Engelking and Dylan Hall saw off tough opposition from Academy Quashers - Torrin Begley, Jordan Evans and Alex Cammack.

"Seeing the children who I have been working with teaching volleysport (the catch throw game-part of the development of volleyball) now progressing into playing actual proper contact volleyball and seeing some great ball control in a game which can be very difficult for adults never mind Year 7 and below amazes me, I am in awe of all them!" says coach Denise Austin.

In the U14 Finals other firm favourites locals the Academy A Team- Hayden Lawson, Matt Bull and Billy Hinson saw off tough ball control players from Kings School, Ottery St Mary, in the final.

South West Regional U17 Squad members, Ryan Dunne and Adam Bewes rivals Tom Shacklock and Sam Ashcroft in the U18 a seesaw final 25:23, 9:21 15:7.

Ellie Austin, the youngest competitor was voted 'Spirit of the Tournament'.

Photos

To see photos from the tournament please check out the photos on flickr.

Results & Rankings

For the final results and rankings please see the rankings page.