Volleyball on the Beach as Olympic Torch Passes

The Olympic 'buzz' was certainly felt in Scarborough as the crowds lined the street to catch a view of the torch as it made its way along the sea-front.  Included in the crowds were over 100 young people from all over North Yorkshire who had been competing in a Beach Volleyball event as part of the North Yorkshire School Games.

With 3 tournaments running for School years 7+8 (mixed), year 9/10 boys and year 9/10 girls, the participants had the opportunity to show off their skills in front of a sizeable crowd who had turned out to watch the passing of the Olympic Torch.

Under the guidance of former GB player, David Roberts, a number of volunteers from Scarborough 6th Form had been trained to act as umpires for the games, and they helped ensure that all the games ran smoothly.

Following the 3 events the winners were as follows:

Year 7/8 Mixed

1st: Harrogate Grammar (A)

2nd: Harrogate Grammar (B)

3rd: Stokesly School

Year 9/10 Girls

1st: Whitby Community College

2nd: Harrogate Grammar (A)

3rd: Caedmon School

Year 9/10 Boys

1st: St John Fisher

2nd: Harrogate Grammar

3rd: Fulford School

The results of the semi finals and finals can be found here