U12 Lightning Carnival

Saturday focused on the boys with sixteen teams, where they were split into two groups, ‘Sharks’ and ‘Crocs’. Staring at 8:30, they played in a series of three matches throughout the day. 3^rd to 8^th of each division had the chance to play a crossover final.1^st and 2^nd sitting out for a bye, then played in crossover a Prelim final, to then face off in a Grand Final.

The two teams to make it to the grand final were Camberwell Zulu’s and Williamstown Deacons with Williamstown Deacons winning it overall 8 to 2.

On the Sunday it was all about the girls. With nine teams, they played a series of five games throughout the day. Following this, 5^th- 8^th on the ladder played in a placement final, with 1^st v 4^th, and 2^nd v 3^rd playing in a Prelim final to determine the Grand Final.

Making it to the final were Footscray White and Newport Porters with Footscray White winning it all 4 to 3.

Both mornings were lots of fun for the kids, as well as parents and spectators who came down to watch. As this was their last carnival for the year, this was a great opportunity for our U12s to get amongst the game.