On Tuesday 30th April 2013 Tom G,
Harry G, Harry D, Sean M, Charlie W,
Josh W, Ryan W, Luke O and Aaron P
represented Woodrush High School in
the Worcestershire Schools Golf Competition at Gaudet Luce Golf Club.
The Team Stableford trophy went to
Windsor High school 78 points (best
two scores) just beating a Woodrush
team which consisted of Tom G, Sean
M and Harry D who scored 77 points
(best two scores).
The individual stroke play (lowest
score) competition was an extremely
close event between Woodrush’s Tom G
and Oli G from Droitwich High School.
Both students shot fantastic scores of
72, Tom G birdieing the 18th hole after
an outstanding chip to force a three
hole playoff. In front of a gathering
crowd Tom G birdied the first playoff
hole after a superb approach shot. He
then played a very good up and down
on the second hole to maintain a one
shot lead going down the third hole.
On the green for two Tom now had
victory in his grasp but three putted
which meant that both students were
one again tied and played a sudden
death playoff the equivalent to a penalty shoot-out in football. Both students
took the same amount of shots on the
first two holes. Tom regained his focus
and nerve by making crucial putts. He
then held his nerve to sink a 3 ft putt
on the third green (6th playoff hole!)
to clinch the championship. Tom also
won the closest to the pin competition
making it a truly memorable day!
All students representing Woodrush
were a credit to the school and demonstrated correct sporting etiquette and
attitude.
Mr Maidment
SPORTS
Worcestershire
Schools Golf
Competition
BTEC Sport
Level 3 and
GCSE Physical
Education Pupils
visit Loughborough
University
On Friday 3rd May, 11 pupils from
year 10, 11 and 13 took part in 3
sport development workshops at
Loughborough University.
The day began with
Ben and Tori undertaking
a VO2Max treadmill test.
These willing volunteers
were required to run at
9-10km per hour on an
increasing incline, until
they were physically
exhausted. The results
proved our Woodrush
GCSE PE pupil’s to be very
efficient at being able
to transport and utilise
oxygen during exercise.
The majority of the group
were also given the
opportunity to take part in a Wingate
Cycle Test. Participants (following
a warm up) cycled flat out for 10
seconds, against high resistance as a
measure of power in the legs.
Danny’s Rugby training proved its
worth coming top of the class in this
test. In the afternoon pupils tested
their power, speed and agility in further
fitness testing. Consistent with earlier
results Danny scored highest on the
jump test which measures power,
beating
close rival Ben.
Over a 20m distance Danny
and Jordan showed their speed both
scoring under 3 seconds. Putting her
netball skills into action Sophie came
top in the agility test, which was a test
the group created themselves whilst
in the workshop. The day came to
a close with an exercise physiology,
psychology, nutrition and biomechanics
workshop. The group were tested
on the intricate details of Usain
Bolts 100m sprint. Kyla paid close
attention noting that whereas Usain
Bolt completes his 100m in 41 strides,
closest rival Tyson Gay has
to complete 45 strides to
finish the race! The group
also learned Bolt has slow
reaction times off the
starting blocks compared
to his opposition, however
the fastest part of his race
between the 60 and 80
meter points enable him
draw back valuable time
and steal the show.
The group were given
a guided tour by a
student at Loughborough
University. Woodrush pupils were
astonished by the vast array and
high quality facilities available at the
University.
Overall, an enjoyable day was
had. As we left the closing comment
from Amy and Jess was “it’s not a
goodbye, just see you in a few years
Loughborough”.
County
Athletics
A special well done to Lucas N-Y,
Kyla P-B, Owen P, Drew R and
Lauren T-S who qualified for the
County Athletics competition and
represented Redditch schools
recently at Nunnery Wood Sports Centre.
All athletes gave a good account of themselves and made it through
to the finals of their respective events, with some PBs achieved during the
competition for Lauren T-S in Javelin and Drew R in Long Jump.
All our track athletes were also selected to participate in relay teams at the end
of the day which demonstrates the impact they have had during this competition
and puts them up there with the best in Redditch. Well done guys!
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