Lisburn & Castlereagh Primary Schools Take Part in Sports Hall Athletics Competition 03 June 2025 Excitement was in the air as eighty pupils from primary schools across Lisburn & Castlereagh laced up their trainers for the 2025 Sports Hall Athletics Competition at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex. Hosted in partnership with Athletics NI, the event brought together young athletes to test their speed, strength and teamwork in an action-packed programme. The day was packed with challenges, from the Medicine Ball Chest Push, Standing Long Jump, to the fast-paced Speed Bounce, Soft Javelin Throw, and Relay Races. In the lead-up to the competition, each school benefited from expert coaching sessions delivered by Athletics NI, helping pupils sharpen their techniques and build confidence. St Joseph’s Primary School emerged as the overall champions. Maghaberry Primary School gave a strong performance to finish just behind in second place, while Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School proudly secured third. Presenting the trophies, Councillor Brian Higginson, said “The Sports Hall Athletics Competition is a great opportunity for pupils to enjoy a new sport while representing their school. The event encourages every child to strive for a trophy but the overall message is very much about participation and cheering on everyone as they compete in each event. I hope this experience will inspire more young people to get involved in sport either competitively or just for fun. I would like to thank the Lisburn & Castlereagh Sports Development Team and Athletics NI for organising the event, and all the schools for taking part.” The schools that took part were in the Sports Halls Athletics included: Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School, Brooklands Primary School, Maghaberry Primary School, Old Warren Primary School, School, Rowandale Integrated Primary School, St. Joseph’s Primary School, Lisburn and Wallace High School Preparatory Department. Pictured, winners of the Sports Hall Athletics Competition, St Joseph’s Primary School with Councillor Brian Higginson and Padraig Dornan, Athletics Development Officer from Athletics NI. Second place, Maghaberry Primary School with Councillor Brian Higginson and Padraig Dornan, Athletics Development Officer from Athletics NI. Third place, Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School with Councillor Brian Higginson and Padraig Dornan, Athletics Development Officer from Athletics NI.