The match was being played in the gym hall of a school, the same hall where they meet on club nights. On the other side of the hall, separated by a curtain, a game of men's volley ball was being played. I think it might have been a tournament, there were a lot of men in various team colours and lots of spectators making lots of noise. It wasn't too bad at first but gradually as more people arrived the noise level increased, they were using drums and something else, the kind of noise you would expect at a football match.
Just before half time our visiting team called a halt to the game saying they couldn't continue due to not being able to hear the ref and the boys not being able to hear instructions from their coach. The score was 34 to Chelmsford, 22 to Northampton. Our boys were playing very well, almost as one, they did some brilliant passes resulting in good scores. Whilst I agreed that the noise was becoming unbearable the boys wanted to continue, they were amused by the decision of the visitors to concede the match.
Grandson warming up
~Keep warm and well ~
Polly x
Great photo. What a pity they couldn't continue the match.
ReplyDeleteSuch a shame. What a great photo of your Grandson.
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful photo - wish I could still jump like that! I once played in a cricket match which was stopped because cows got onto the field of play. We got the cows off OK but they'd left certain things behind.
ReplyDeleteThat's great photo. I wish, they could have continued the game.
ReplyDeleteDisappointing that they couldn't continue the game. Sports spectators get so carried away, don't they, screaming and shrieking as if their life depended on it.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo - I played basketball in high school and it brought back memories of excitement and disappointments. Its great that you were there to support him!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great photo! It seems that your grandson is good at basketball!
ReplyDeleteSounds like the opponents could foresee a huge thrashing!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photograph of your Grandson.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan