Sixteen teams – featuring players from St Catherine’s Catholic College, Singleton Heights Public School, Singleton Public School and Singleton Small Schools – took to the playing fields at Civic Park on Monday.

That equated to more than 170 budding young touch stars, according to organiser Raquel Harris.

“It’s the first time we’ve hosted the event, so we catered for junior boys and girls (Years 3 and 4) and senior mixed (Years 5 and 6),” she said.

“We were very happy with the response.

“And, the kids have had a great day.

“Hopefully, the tournament will grow next year.

“We’d like to include the high schools in the future.”

Harris said the competition was a fitting way to acknowledge the contribution of Mick and Debbie Carroll.

“Singleton Junior Rep Touch recently elected a new committee,” she told The Argus.

“The Carrolls were instrumental in kicking that off in town.

“Naming the gala day after them is a gesture to thank Mick and Debbie for their efforts.”

St Catherine’s Catholic College prevailed in the junior girls’ division, Singleton Heights Public School shone in the junior boys’ section, and Singleton Public School grabbed the honours in the senior mixed category.

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Carroll Cup Touch Football Gala results:

Junior girls – 1st St Catherine’s Catholic College No. 1, 2nd St Catherine’s Catholic College No. 2, 3rd Singleton Public School, 4th Singleton Small Schools

Junior boys – 1st Singleton Heights Public School, 2nd St Catherine’s Catholic College No. 1, 3rd Singleton Small Schools, 4th St Catherine’s Catholic College No. 2

Senior mixed – 1st Singleton Public School No. 2, 2nd Singleton Public School No. 1, 3rd Singleton Heights Public School No. 1, 4th Singleton Small Schools No. 2