The MSSP annual indoor athletics competition took place on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at the Canons Leisure Centre, Mitcham. The Sportshall Athletics event is always one of the most atmospheric events of the year and this one was no different with over 350 pupils across 2 sessions representing 20 schools in our borough.
The event comprises of a number of fast paced ‘track’ events, some with obstacles and some flat races to each wall with turning boards to aid the turn of the lap. As well as this, 6 ‘field’ events take place at the same time along the other half of the hall with long jump, triple jump, speed bounce, vertical jump, javelin thrown and chest push events making up the challenges.
Pupils took part in 2 track and 2 field events each all scoring points for their team accumulating in an overall position for their respective morning or afternoon session.
Thanks to all schools for taking part, we hope all children had a good experience and we value feedback to help shape our events for the future.
The final results with points scored are noted below:
AM – Morning Session:
1 Malmesbury 372
2 Poplar 366
3 Hillcross 346
4 Harris Primary 222
5 Wimbledon Park 220
6 West Wimbledon 212
7 Singlegate 206
8 William Morris 138
9 Merton Abbey 110
PM – Afternoon session
1 Bishop Gilpin 482
2 Pelham 386
3 Holy Trinity 384
4 Aragon 346
5 St Mary’s 340
6 Garfield 314
7 All Saints 240
8 Hatfeild 236
9 Wimbledon Chase 210
10 Liberty 168
11 The Priory 136
Congratulations to our top 3 teams from both sessions as well as our session champions – Malmesbury and Bishop Gilpin with BG progressing to represent Merton at the London Youth Games with an 86 points to 60 points difference after the two-school split comparison.
Many thanks to the wonderful Sports Leaders from Raynes Park High School for leading the field stations and generally supporting the children so well.
We look forward to our Sportshall Development event next week 10th December 2024 and to next year’s championships.
The Merton SSP team.