Our Lady of Fatima Sports News:
SWIMMING
Indiana de Villier represented South Africa at the Salnikov Cup in St Petersburg, 19-21 December. Indiana swam 6 individual events and participated in 3 relays. She achieved 4 Personal best times and made 3 B Finals for 50 back, 50 fly and 100 fly. What a fantastic experience and achievement!
RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
Almoné Bosch and Amy Rose George represented South Africa at the Rhythmic Gymnastics Region 5 Competition in Harare in December. SA won gold in the Junior team (which consisted of Almoné and Amy), and individually Amy Rose won gold, and Almoné Bosch won silver.
Well done girls!
SALGA GAMES
Alexis Hewitt took part in Salga Games on Friday 6th December and did exceptionally well winning gold in the 1500m.
SPORTS RESULTS
17 Jan – 29 Jan
WATERPOLO
Our 1st Team Water Polo have been playing friendly games in preparation for the Aquatics Festival at the end of January. The team played a friendly vs Westville Girls High School and won 11 – 4, vs St Mary’s and lost 4 – 6, and vs Maris Stella and lost 3 – 9. We wish all the girls all the best for the upcoming Aquatics Festival.
INDOOR HOCKEY
This past weekend, our U14A, U16A, and 1st Team indoor hockey teams participated in their respective Age Group Tournaments. Our Lady of Fatima DSC are incredibly proud of our girls and their outstanding performance. Wishing all the teams the very best for the season ahead!
Here are the results:
U14A – Final Placing 2nd
vs Thomas More College Won 6 – 1 vs St Mary’s B Won 4 – 0
vs Ashton Won 1 – 0
vs Maris Stella Won 6 – 0
vs St Mary’s A (Finals) Lost 1 – 3
U16A – Final Placing 2nd
vs Thomas More College Won 5 – 1 vs DGHS Won 5 – 1
vs Ashton Won 3 – 0
vs Maris Stella Won 1 – 0
vs St Mary’s (Finals) Lost 2 – 3
INDOOR HOCKEY
1st – Final Placing 3rd vs Danville Won 2– 1
vs DGHS Won 4 – 0
vs DGC Lost 0 – 2
vs St Mary’s (Semi’s) Drew 0 – 0 Lost on shootouts 2 – 3
Ashton (3rd & 4th play off) Won 2 – 0
Kayla Driver was selected as the Keeper of the Tournament.
| Week 1 Indoor Hockey League Results | |||
| Team | Fixture | Result | Score |
| U14A | vs St Mary’s | Lost | 1 – 4 |
| vs Reddam Umhlanga | Won | 10 – 1 | |
| U14B | vs St Henry’s A | Won | 2 – 0 |
| vs DGC | lost | 1 – 2 | |
| U16A | vs DGC | Lost | 3 – 6 |
| vs DGHS | Won | 6 – 1 | |
| vs TMC A | Lost | 1 – 2 | |
| U16B | vs St Henry’s A vs WGHS A | Won Won | 6 – 1
4 – 2 |
| 1st | vs TMC | Won | 5 – 0 |
| vs St Mary’s | Lost | 1 – 3 | |
| 2nd | vs Kloof 1st | Won | 7 – 0 |
| vs Northlands 1st | Won | 4 – 3 | |
TENNIS
Our Tennis League kicked off this week with matches against DGC and Maris Stella. All the girls from both schools played exceptionally well, and we are incredibly proud of them!
| Week 1 Tennis League Results | |||
| Team | Fixture | Result | Score |
| OLOF 1 | vs DGC 2 | Won | 28 – 3 |
| OLOF 2 | vs Maris Stella 1 | Won | 35 – 1 |
SWIMMING
We competed in our second gala of the term at Maris Stella, and our girls swam beautifully. These galas serve as important preparation for the upcoming Top 10 Gala in East London.