Athletics
The re-introduction of Sports Day in 2011, saw an increased interest in athletics within the school particularly at Key Stage 3 level and it continues to be a popular activity both with PE lessons and as an extra curricular option.
The NEBSSA district competition was held in early May and this year St Louis had over 70 pupils entered in various track and field events with the following results:
ST LOUIS BALLYMENA – NEBSSA RESULTS (5th MAY 2016) Event Student Time/distance Position U 14 - G - 100 Metres Aimee Traynor 13.9 secs 2nd U 13 - G - 200 Metres Kyra Kelly 30.5 secs 2nd U 16 - B - JAVELIN Cormac Mooney 28.89 metres 3rd U 13 - G - 100 Metres Ella Stewart 14.4 secs 3rd U 16 - G - 800 Metres Niamh Wray 2.49.7 mins 4th U 16 - B - 100 Metres Pol McAleese 12.1 secs 4th U 16 - B - 1500 Metres Cormac Mooney 5.06.2 mins 6th U 15 - B - DISCUS James Crilly 20.53 metres 6th U 13 - B - HIGH JUMP Joseph Logan 1.30 metres 6th U 13 - G - LONG JUMP Kyra Doherty 3.39 metres 6th U 15 - G - HIGH JUMP Brenda McGuigan 1.30 metres 9th U 14 - G - SHOT Catherine McCartney 5.53 metres 9th U 16 - G - LONG JUMP Mia Donaghy 3.44 metres 9th
St Louis have some very talented athletes throughout the school with PE lessons and extra curricular activities providing them with the ideal opportunity to develop their potential in various events.
