It may have been miserable and cold weather-wise but the action on court was positively tropical at the pre-season netball event for Hatfield primary schools.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Action from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOOAction from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2018 Archant)

The tournament attracted four schools to De Havilland’s Travellers Lane base, with St Philip Howard, Green Lanes and Countess Anne joining the hosts.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Action from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOOAction from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2018 Archant)

And the rain and the wind didn’t dampen the players’ spirit and determination as throughout the afternoon, spectators were treated to some great shooting together with dynamic movement across court, accurate passing and perfect footwork skills.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Action from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOOAction from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2018 Archant)

The highest amount of goals scored during the afternoon came from Green Lanes scoring a total of 16 across their three matches double the amount of any other.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Action from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOOAction from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2018 Archant)

De Havilland, St Philip Howard and Countess Anne tried hard to defend a fantastic attacking Green Lanes outfit who remained faultless throughout.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Action from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOOAction from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2018 Archant)

And it was enough for them to claim their first win since the pre-season tournament began three years ago.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: De Havilland Primary School at the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOODe Havilland Primary School at the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2018 Archant)

A spokeswoman said: “A huge thank you to our two umpires, Kelly and Liz from St Philip Howard and Green Lanes, who also battled the elements to make the tournament a great success.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: St. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School at the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOOSt. Philip Howard Catholic Primary School at the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2018 Archant)

“We hope to see more teams competing in our end of season event on March 26, 2019.”

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Action from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOOAction from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2018 Archant)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Action from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOOAction from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2018 Archant)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Action from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOOAction from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2018 Archant)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Action from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOOAction from the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2018 Archant)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Countess Anne Church of England Primary School at the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOOCountess Anne Church of England Primary School at the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2018 Archant)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Green Lanes Primary School at the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOOGreen Lanes Primary School at the Hatfield Primary Schools Netball Tournament 2018. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2018 Archant)