Robert Gordon's College

08 July 2010
UK School Games

The Sainsbury's UK School Games is a multi-sport event for the UK's elite young athletes of school age.  This year it takes place in Newcastle in September and the sports programme will include Road Cycling, Athletics, Badminton, Fencing, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Swimming, Table Tennis and Volleyball.  Each of the ten sports is combined into a four-day Games environment designed to replicate the feel of major event such as the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and Commonwealth Games.

The Sainsbury's UK School Games seeks to create an inspirational and motivational setting which not only provides our elite young sports people to thrive and perform at the highest levels, but encourages more young people to take part and succeed in sport.Responsibility for the development and organisation of the Sainsbury's UK School Games lies with the Youth Sport Trust.

Some squads are yet to be announced, but we are delighted to congratulate the following pupils from Gordon's who have been selected so far in their respective sports:

In Swimming: Euan I & Hayley M
In Hockey: Grant V
In Volleyball: Robyn D

Particular congratulations to Robyn who is the first Gordon's player to be selected for this event in Volleyball, due to the success of the Volleyball club which is now held weekly at RGU.  Donald C and Adam H are also reserves for the Volleyball squad.