New Forest Junior Triathlon - 24th June 2007

180 children aged between 8 and 15 took part in the 6th New Forest Junior Triathlon, hosted and marshalled by the Club. As organiser, may I thank everyone who assisted before the event and on the day to make it the most enjoyable and successful triathlon yet despite the atrocious weather.

We received lots of thanks from the parents and schools and many children are keen to return next year with their friends in a school team. The event, held in partnership with New Forest Schools Partnership was held at Hounsdown School as an initiative to encourage the development of triathlon, one of the fastest growing sports in the UK. There was an excellent turnout of 29 teams from schools around Hampshire, an increase of 10 teams from 2006.

The team competition was won by Trafalgar School at Downton, with Forres Sandle Manor School (year 7 girls) in Fordingbridge runners up and Hyde School, near Fordingbridge in third place. It is hoped to further develop the participation of school teams in future years to encourage the concept of 'try a tri' and provide a catalyst for an increased participation of triathlon in Hampshire schools.

A large number of New Forest schools were represented and Orchard Junior School in Hythe, near Southampton and Hyde School near Fordingbridge entered the largest number of children. Local junior triathlon club, Chapel Tri Stars also had a large contingent of entries.

The trophies were presented by Brian Harvey, President and all the children received a medal and a 3D glass memento for their efforts. With thanks to local company Hobbs the Printers, who sponsored the trophies and medals for all the children taking part.

Results:

Girls Under 9 1- Alana Spiers 2- Phillipa Abery 3- Ellen Bradley	Boys Under 9 1- Sean O'Kill 2- Lewys Thomas 3- Robert Goodwin
Girls Under 11 1- Caitlin Brown 2- Caitlin Stewart 3- Sophie Rose Hutin	Boys Under 11 1- Chester Allen 2- Harvey Lowe 3- Christopher Gannaway
Girls Under 13 1- Mhairi-Clair Stewart 2- Harriet Brown 3-Chloe Bond	Boys Under 13 1- Charlie White 2- Alexander Hill 3- Sebastian Drewett
Girls Under 15 1- Fenella Langridge 2- Hannah Drewett 3- Olivia Gibbs	Boys Under 15 1- Joseph Orritt 2- James Rogers 3- Patrick Bailey

A full list of results can be found here.