Goulburn and Crookwell youngsters recognised for their sporting success

Medals are given to the district swimming, athletics and cross country champions, but this year, only the swimming and cross country medals were handed out on Thursday, December 2.

Goulburn/Crookwell PSSA president Todd Unicomb said that was because COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the athletics carnival this year.

"It was great to have so many carnivals go ahead which was fantastic compared to last year," Unicomb said.

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"Other districts across the South Coast weren't able to do that.

"The carnivals come down to the hard work of the parents, kids and the teachers who provide support as well.

"I'm greatly appreciative of the opportunities we've given to students as well."

In the swimming, Hayden Martin from Tallong Public School and Ava Hartnett from Goulburn North Public School were the junior boys and girls champions.

Alex Harmer and Ruby McIntosh, both from Goulburn East Public School, were the 11-year-old boys and girls champions while Clem Rees from Goulburn West Public School and Imogen Cooper from Wollondilly Public School were named the senior boys and girls champions.

In the cross country, Harry Esson from Wollondilly and Poppy Stewart from Goulburn West were the 8/9-year-old boys and girls medalists while Sonny Woods from Crookwell Public School and Ebony Klem from Goulburn West took out the 10-year-old boys and girls categories.

Goulburn East's Charlie Moss and Ruby McIntosh were the 11-year-old boys and girls champions while James Hallam from Goulburn West and Hannah Calleja from Taralga Public School took out the 12/13s age group.

Even though the presentations were held at Belmore Park this year instead of SportsPower, but Unicomb said it was still important to support them.

"Without them, it makes it very difficult for us to run sporting events," he said.

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