Cannons on Tour event was a massive success!!!
A week after the very successful “End of Season Bash” was the Bridlington Beach Tournament. For this tournament we have been training outside either at
Friday 3rd of July was our leaving date and the tournament was eagerly awaited. Everyone met at Naz’s house and helped to pack the minibus; everything was packed except for two chairs which was a first, in that everything was not able to be packed.
We were off on our two and half hour journey! On arrival at Bridlington, the weather was slightly cloudy but warm. When we got positioned in the campsite we immediately started to put the tents up. However, the tent that
After we assembled the tents we gathered the team and decided to sort out who was going to buy the food, while the rest of us prepared the barbeque and arranged seats. When the food arrived random people started cooking on the barbeque, so that night Naz, Browny and Paul cooked the food; after the food everybody chilled and relaxed it was a great atmosphere.
The next morning came (too early for some) but we had to get ready to play for ten o’clock. Everyone was a bit tired from the night before but was eagerly ready for the tournament. We had breakfast and then walked a short distance to the tournament.
We got to the beach and registered the teams; the beach was full of volleyball players. We started playing in the tournament each team having rests and officiating games. It was clear that there was a whole mix of teams, some coming to win and some just playing for recreational purposes.
The first day of volleyball was fantastic and was a great experience; however, playing all day on the sand was very tiring.
The level of volleyball was great from all our teams even though some of the results didn’t show that unfortunately. It was obvious that everyone was enjoying themselves, which was great to see. After all the matches had finished the teams from
When everyone got back to the campsite the same happened as before, with some people getting food for the barbeques. But as usual master chef Browny insisted that he wanted to cook again. The food was good! There was also an award given out to the most impressive pose, it went to Browny for holding the logest EVER pose whilst digging. We played rounders, with a ridiculously big bat and then chilled waiting for the next day of volleyball.
Morning arrived, the team got prepared. Packed their bags ready to leave later on, and then off to the beach to play more volleyball. When we arrived it wasn’t as busy as yesterday because the cup was going to be played a bit later.
The other teams went into the plate competition, with NAD wanting to regain their title, from last year. The morning went quickly and even though the three teams all won, somehow they just missed out of progressing to the knock out rounds; but the day was good.
During the day off we went to get food from the fish and chip shop ready to watch the cup and Lynx play, to give them awesome support. We also had some delicious ice cream which Alex Hutchinson seemed to enjoy the most, considering he kept going back for more!!
We watched Lynx play some amazing beach volleyball, putting up a really good fight, however, they lost the first two matches which unfortunately meant they couldn’t progress, but they did dramatically win their final game taking it to “sudden death.” After that it suddenly started to chuck it down which made it really difficult to pack away. Browny and
When we got back to the campsite we immediately packed away, then said bye to Paul, Nathan and Alex Wilkinson because they made their own way there, they also helpfully supplied a massive tent – thanks guys.
So we set off, very happy on how we had performed over the weekend. On the way home we stopped at a pub for a meal which was superb. During the meal everybody voted for the funniest thing that has happened in each team. In Cannons, Browny won for trying to kick the ball but went flying backwards, leaving the ball which didn’t move. John got the award for NAD for day dreaming while everyone was shouting at him to get the ball which was right next to him. Deans didn’t get one because most of the team had already gone. Lynx couldn’t think of one but they decided that Phil’s awesome receive won.
There was an award for John who won ‘shank of the day’. Finally, Browny decided to take on an ultimate “sharing for two” sundae which he had to himself; he did well only leaving two pieces of cake. Therefore, he had to forgo a forfeit.
Overall, it was a very successful weekend; it was a great experience for all. The team can’t wait until next year, so they can get into the cup competition and regain the plate.
Report By;
Alex Brown