PICTURES: Primary school pupils compete in McRobert Cup in Inverness
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Over 400 primary school pupils took part in one of the biggest youth athletics events in the Highlands.
The McRobert Cup saw schools based in Inverness and the surrounding area take part in the cross-country event at Torvean Park in Inverness.
Pupils between primary four and primary seven age competed in boys and girls races on Wednesday. Prizes were presented at Inverness Leisure to individual winners and schools.
Event co-organiser Dagmar Borrowman said: “We were delighted to welcome pupils across 34 primary schools from Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey to Torvean Park, with each one of the participants contributing with brilliant efforts.
" It was also great to welcome Kilchuimen Primary and Ness Castle Primary to the event for the first time."
“In a change of scene, and with the support of The Highland Council, we were delighted to be able to re-locate to Torvean Park while the planned redevelopment of Bught Park continues.
“With the venue change we carefully chose to run the event with a reduced number of competitors, however, the response we received was terrific. We know how much our local schools and pupils appreciate taking part in this event, offering youngsters a taster of the cross- country world and all that it has to offer."
Dagmar continued, “The success of the event could not have happened without the additional support from our partners at Inverness Harriers Athletics Club, JogScotland, UHI and members of Inverness Rotary Club who provided volunteers on the day. We are also very grateful to our friends at Jacobite Cruises for provision of additional parking nearby."
Lending their support and cheering on the runners were dozens of families and school staff. Shortly after the races reached their conclusion, prizes were presented at Inverness Leisure by Councillor Andrew MacKintosh and High Life Highland’s Director of Sport, Leisure and Safeguarding, James Martin. Announcements of the medal winners came from local running legend and High Life Highland’s Disability Sport Development Officer, Charlie Forbes, who also assisted at the finish line during the races.
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