On a foggy autumn morning last Thursday, the astro pitch at Ely Outdoor Sports Association hosted the second Inter-Primary School Girls’ Football Tournament, organised by Active Play Education.
Teams from Ely St John’s Community Primary School, Ely St Mary’s Church of England Junior School, Isle of Ely Primary School, Robert Arkenstall Primary School and Wilburton Church of England Primary School competed in a lively round-robin football tournament for Years 5 and 6.
Ten Young Leaders from Ely College supported the event, helping with refereeing, scoring and warm-up sessions, adding to the professional feel of the morning.
There was plenty of skill and sportsmanship on display from all teams. The tournament came down to the final match, with Ely St John’s securing the win against Robert Arkenstall to claim the Ely girls’ football trophy. Isle of Ely Primary School finished runners-up, narrowly ahead of Robert Arkenstall in third place.
Medals and the winning cup were presented to Ely St John’s, while one player from each school received a Player of the Tournament medal for outstanding teamwork and spirit.
It was a brilliant morning of primary school girls’ football in Ely, celebrating teamwork, friendship and community sport.
