The Italian Job
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There were definitely no thunderstorms or cloud bursts, but plenty of lightning strikes at the Stockton Primary Schools European Championships staged at Thornaby Pavilion this week
The competition organised by Tees Actives Yong Persons Active Health Team and sponsored by North Tees Primary Care Trust involved 16 teams from primary schools in Stockton, Thornaby and Ingleby Barwick. 
All 10 schools that competed were given a European country to represent and the teams were divided into 2 leagues with the top 4 teams from each group qualifying for the knock out section of the competition
In addition to the main event the Tees Active ‘Keepy Up Competition’ also proved to be a great success with 9 year old Harry Savage from Tilery school taking the title of Keepy Up King with a fantastic total of 29.
The third place play-off was between local rivals Switzerland (Whitehouse Primary School) and Portugal (St Marks Primary School) with St Marks taking the honours winning 4-2,
The final saw Italy(Tilery Primary School) play Norway (Barley Fields Primary School) and in a keenly contested game Italy (Tilery Primary School) ended up taking the title as they won the game 5-2.
The biggest cheer of the day was when Ingrid Ablett-Spence, Health Improvement Manager of North Tees PCT presented captain of Italy Harry Savage with the magnificent trophy.
Paul Bambrough, Tees Actives Young Persons Lifestyle Manager said” The event has been a fantastic success and the teams competing have created a fantastic atmosphere and the games have been played in a superb sporting spirit. I would like to thank North Tees PCT whose support has made this event possible”
For further information on the Young Persons Active Health Scheme or the Sporting Start Programme contact Paul Bambrough on (01642) 528773 or visit new.teesactivelimited.co.uk