Our boys hockey team held their own against tough competition at the Top of the South Tournament on Wednesday 15 August and Thursday 16 August.

This tournament is a build up for the Nelson / Marlborough schools in their lead up to National Secondary School Tournaments. 

Nayland had 15 students involved in the team. We opened with eventual winners, Waimea College losing a hard fought game 5-1. That afternoon we had to back up and play a fresh Marlborough Boys team losing 4-2 in an excellent game. 

Thursday’s game against Nelson College saw Nelson needing to win by 4 goals to secure the overall tournament win. In a tough game we went into half time at 0-0. The second half saw wave after wave of frenzied attack by Nelson, meaning they eventually won 3-0. 

Overall an excellent tournament with us building a strong team for the Coaches Cup in Greymouth.

Nigel Lineham
Teacher/Principals' Nominee