More than 360 children from 22 schools across the north of England enjoyed the autumn sunshine at the 2009 Malsis Cross Country in October and a ‘home win’ was recorded by Malsis pupil Sam Stewart of Addingham Moorside who came first in the field of 100 runners in the U11 boys category, adding a gold medal to the silver he won at the 2008 event.

Parents and coaches cheered on Under 11 and Under 13 Girls and Boys and teams from Kildwick, Glusburn and Ilkley raced against those who had travelled from as far afield as Windermere and Yarm to this prestigious schools’ event.

Andrew Raikes, Co-ordinator of Sport at Malsis, said “we were delighted to see so many children at our cross country this year. As the first cross country event of the school year the Malsis Run is always much anticipated by all of the schools, both local and those from further afield, independent and maintained.“

Cross Country is just one of the many sports on offer at Malsis – as well as playing rugby, hockey, netball and cricket, the children are able to participate in sports and activities from Abseiling to Yoga and to make use of the wide range of facilities at the school including an indoor swimming pool, astro-turf pitch and 3km mountain bike trail.

If you would like to find out more about the sporting and many other opportunities available to your child at Malsis, please contact Marcus Peel at head@malsis.com or call 01535 633027 for an informal initial discussion.

Results : Malsis Cross Country 2009
Individual Results :Under 11 Boys – Sam Stewart, Malsis
Under 11 Girls – Tassy Heslop, Moorfield
Under 13 Boys – Tom Blanchard, Ermysted’s Grammar School
Under 13 Girls – Abby Parkinson, Bradford Grammar School

Team Results:Under 11 Boys – Giggleswick
Under 11 Girls – Moorfield
Under 13 Boys – Ermysted’s Grammar School
Under 13 Girls – Skipton Girls’ High

Pictured:
Sam Stewart, U11 Boys winner