Football crazy youngsters strike out at tournament

The Ark William Parker Academy young leaders who organised and ran the tournament SUS-180115-170836002

Ark William Parker Academy held a primary schools football tournament which saw Ark Blacklands, Ark Castledown and Ark Little Ridge pit their footballing skills against each other.

The tournament, held on Wednesday January 10, was hosted and set up by the young leaders of Ark William Parker. Assistant Principal Darrel Barsby says the youngsters put in a lot of work. “They did everything that comes with hosting such an event,” he said. “From designing the tournament structure to refereeing the games.

“All the children tried very hard in their matches and were cheered on enthusiastically by parents, supporters and their fellow teammates.”