Nelson Anglican clergy faced off against Bishopdale College students and alumni in a heated match for victory on the Tāhunanui field on Sunday.
The Diocese Dominators beat the College Crushers with a final score of 3-1.
The game was held as part of the Go the Distance fundraiser for Bishopdale College, organised by Rev Spanky Moore. Spanky works as the diocesan pioneering ministries enabler and also as a lecturer at the college.
“I was scratching my head about a fun way to bring the Bishopdale students and local clergy together for Go the Distance,” Spanky said. “I thought it would just be a silly social kick around, but when people turned up in full boots and huddled in strategy meetings, I realised this was going to be quite a serious match.”
“It was so good to see diocese and college players coming together to play for glory, honour, and of course, to go the distance for Bishopdale,” said Dr Kate Tyler, college director and academic lead at Bishopdale. Among her contributions to the match, the most popular seemed to be the distribution of orange slices.
A crowd of supporters cheered from the sidelines, and with The Flood Tent Revival taking part further along the field, the teams got to play along to the sound of live worship. Mike Jessop, Bishopdale graduate and match referee, said there was “lots of good banter” on the field.
“The crowd was awesome, the kids had a great time helping on the sidelines, and the students learnt a valuable lesson in humility and respecting one’s elders,” Spanky said.
“It was experience over youthful exertion,” said Simon Terrill, former Bishopdale College director and current hospital chaplain, who played for the Diocese Dominators. “I love supporting Bishopdale – and what better way to support them than smashing the students? It was really great to come together and do something for the college.”
According to Spanky, the students have already demanded a rematch in six months.
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Nelson Anglican clergy faced off against Bishopdale College students and alumni in a heated match for victory on the Tāhunanui field on Sunday.
The Diocese Dominators beat the College Crushers with a final score of 3-1.
The game was held as part of the Go the Distance fundraiser for Bishopdale College, organised by Rev Spanky Moore. Spanky works as the diocesan pioneering ministries enabler and also as a lecturer at the college.
“I was scratching my head about a fun way to bring the Bishopdale students and local clergy together for Go the Distance,” Spanky said. “I thought it would just be a silly social kick around, but when people turned up in full boots and huddled in strategy meetings, I realised this was going to be quite a serious match.”
“It was so good to see diocese and college players coming together to play for glory, honour, and of course, to go the distance for Bishopdale,” said Dr Kate Tyler, college director and academic lead at Bishopdale. Among her contributions to the match, the most popular seemed to be the distribution of orange slices.
A crowd of supporters cheered from the sidelines, and with The Flood Tent Revival taking part further along the field, the teams got to play along to the sound of live worship. Mike Jessop, Bishopdale graduate and match referee, said there was “lots of good banter” on the field.
“The crowd was awesome, the kids had a great time helping on the sidelines, and the students learnt a valuable lesson in humility and respecting one’s elders,” Spanky said.
“It was experience over youthful exertion,” said Simon Terrill, former Bishopdale College director and current hospital chaplain, who played for the Diocese Dominators. “I love supporting Bishopdale – and what better way to support them than smashing the students? It was really great to come together and do something for the college.”
According to Spanky, the students have already demanded a rematch in six months.
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