Deer Lake Cup

Yesterday, the three of us organized a floor hockey tournament for the Grade 4, 5, and 6 students. In all 20 students came and were split into three teams. It was a good day as the kids seemed to have a lot of fun. They are quite different from the older kids. Most knew our names without ever meeting us and they acted strange. They actually listened to us the first time. When everyone arrived and we were about to start, I asked them to sit or stand in front of the stage. I turned around to tell students who I thought were running around a second/third/fourth time, but every student listened right away.

The games were pretty good and there were some pretty good hockey players. The ball never really got off the ground that much, but the kids had fun.


One of the games. If you can notice, no one wanted to play goalie, so the players took turns holding the goalie stick. That boy in the white was probably the best goalie all day, but not because of skill. I don't think he ever moved his body or the stick. Every ball that came towards him just happened to hit him and not go into the net. A remarkable feat considering his head barely went over the top bar.

Claire working the Tuck Shop. That green container in front is our cash register and the container we use to transport money back and forth. It was our first coffee container, so all our money has a strong hint of decaf coffee.

More of the game play. Because of costs and lack of selection, gym shoes are a rarity. It is quite funny watching kids playing sports in stocking feet. The kids have definitely learned how to safely play as they have all mastered the art of sliding.

During a break I organized a shoot out contest for the students. Everyone seemed to like it and we had two winners.

A picture of the two winners. L to R = Kurtis, Grant (Grade 8 volunteer) Hayden.