Skills and smiles as Northland students take on wheelchair turbo touch

Twelve-year-old Daniel Jones (left) grits his teeth as he speeds past Nicolas Beare, 12, at Pompallier Catholic College on Wednesday. Photo / Tania Whyte

Northland students gathered at Pompallier Catholic College in Whangārei on Wednesday for a Parafed Northland-run session of wheelchair turbo touch.

Northern Advocate photographer Tania Whyte went along to catch all the action.

Misha Singh, 12, looks for her team members to pass to as she is surrounded by opposition players. Photo / Tania Whyte

Quinn Davis, 12, shows his determination as he advances with possession. Photo / Tania Whyte

Sebastian Wackrow, 12, looks for a pass as Parafed's Sharon Carroll watches on with whistle in hand. Photo / Tania Whyte

Logan Limmer (with ball) zooms past Therese Mapa. Photo / Tania Whyte

Eleven-year-olds Roisin Morgan and Alexandrena Beaumont were focused on developing their skills on the court. Photo / Tania Whyte