Sports Update
Emma Dear reports on the latest in sport, both nationally and at school.
WSL kicks off!
The women's super league (WSL) kicked off at Friday 22 September and ends in May. It is in two divisions, both of which contain 10 teams. Everton won last year, though the most successful teams usually are Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea. All the teams have won twice. Do you support any of these teams? Will you be watching?
BT sport are sponsoring the WSL and will be sharing the broadcasting with BBC. Here are the full teams that are participating.
The women's super league (WSL) kicked off at Friday 22 September and ends in May. It is in two divisions, both of which contain 10 teams. Everton won last year, though the most successful teams usually are Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea. All the teams have won twice. Do you support any of these teams? Will you be watching?
BT sport are sponsoring the WSL and will be sharing the broadcasting with BBC. Here are the full teams that are participating.
Netball
New Year Sevens excelled in their first netball tournament. Despite only able to train for a week, the Year Sevens managed to get 1st and 3rd in the netball tournament the week after. They showed good teamwork and were robustly challenged by Uckfield, Uplands and Beacon. Big smiles were etched on their faces as they stood for the team photo. So whilst some team members were new to the sport, they adapted amazingly and made a real addition to the team and showed a lot of potential. Go team Heathfield!
Poppies
The poppy ban has been reversed.
Fifa has relinquished the poppy ban after complaints.
Fifa dropped the poppy ban after last year when they were criticised for fining North Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales football associations when football players "sported" the poppy on their clothing. Fifa expressed their opinion on it being a political symbol. After being criticised, they have decided to drop the poppy ban. The notion will be followed in time for the upcoming matches from 6th November.
Friends indeed
An Australian Football team provided a great treat for two boys, after hearing something special about them. The two boys are called Mark Smith and Jarryd Haines. Mark unfortunately had a battle with cancer and as a result is now unable to see. He knows about the football matches by listening to the commentary. But once the commentary stopped working. As a pure act of kindness, Jarryd stepped in and commentated for him, to make sure Mark could still enjoy the match. The Australian footie team heard about this act of kindness and offered the two friends a tour of the stadium. They were also able to run out onto the pitch with the team before the upcoming match and Jarryd commentated the entire time for Mark!
Emma Dear, Year 7