🏆 PVA – Under 15’s Regional Handball Competition Winners
11 May 2026
Park Vale Academy students competed in the U15 Regional Handball Competition on Wednesday 6th May, hosted at Sutton Bonington Sports Campus. Schools from across the region came together for a highly competitive and exciting day of handball, with Park Vale Academy delivering an outstanding performance throughout the tournament.
Participating Schools
- John Flamsteed Community School
- Orchard Mead Academy
- Park Vale Academy
- West Bridgford School
- South Nottinghamshire Academy
- Queen Elizabeth’s High School
Group Stage Results
Park Vale Academy made a strong start in the group stages:
- Park Vale 3–2 Queen Elizabeth’s High School
- Park Vale 6–6 West Bridgford School
These strong results secured Park Vale Academy a place in the knockout stages.
Semi‑Final
In a closely contested semi‑final, Park Vale Academy showed great determination and composure to secure a win:
- Park Vale 4–3 John Flamsteed Community School
Final
The final saw Park Vale Academy face West Bridgford School once again. In a very close and competitive match, Park Vale Academy produced an excellent performance to secure the victory and be crowned U15 Regional Handball Champions.
A Fantastic Achievement
The team demonstrated outstanding teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship throughout the competition. Competing against strong regional opposition and finishing the day as champions is a fantastic achievement and a real credit to the players’ commitment and effort. As a result of this success, the team have now qualified for the National Championships, which will take place at the David Ross Sports Village on Thursday 25th June. Park Vale Academy are extremely proud of their U15 handball team and look forward to supporting them at the next stage of the competition.
