Show Me the Gold!

The Waimea College Tornados show off gold medals for winning the 2009 Manawatu Special Olympic gold for Division 5 basketball. A thrilling final ended with the Tornados up by just 2 points. OMG.

Playing for Gold!

The team listens to some last instructions from Mr. Book before starting the Gold Medal game against Mount Richmond.

Relaxing in Between Games

Watching Salisbury try for the Bronze medal vs. Allenvale (Christchurch)

A Birthday Present for Kyi Tha

Mr. Book says "Get in my poster, Kyi Tha!"

Tornados beat Salisbury in Semi-Final

This morning the Tornados beat Salisbury 30-14 to advance to the Division 5 gold medal final.

Some More Action From Today

Lisa brings the ball up supported by Samantha and Gabby.

Tornados Storm Competition Round with 4 Wins!

Today's Division 5 Competition Round was dominated by the Waimea Tornados. First to fall to the rampaging Tornados was Allenvale from Christchurch. Next in line was Papanui, also from Christchurch. The match-up of the day was saved for Game 3 versus Mount Richmond from Auckland. Despite drawing with that team yesterday, the Tornados won convincingly by 20. Last to fall victim to the mighty Tornados was neighbour Salisbury School. Salisbury led by 2 at the half but the Tornado could not be stopped and went to win by 12.