Alton College Student Raises Over £700 In 12 Hour Charity Netball Match

HSDC is proud of its dedication to the local community, with both students and staff regularly organising and participating in charity fundraisers, such as Engineering’s recent Movember campaign and Esports’ Winterfest event. 

Recently, a student on the Extended Diploma in Sport at Alton College has embodied these values of charity and community that have come to define Alton. From 9am to 9pm on Friday 28 February, Tegan Peers-Holland organised and participated in a twelve-hour long netball tournament, raising money for Cancer Research UK. 

Tegan undertook this task as part of her course requirement to plan and lead an event, but ultimately wanted it to be an opportunity to bring together people of all skill levels for a day of fun, fitness and fundraising. When asked about how the netball went, Tegan said:

“The netball matches went so well! It was an amazing opportunity to raise money for a good cause whilst also getting so many people involved both inside and outside of the College. People of all ages and skill levels were allowed to participate, making it an inclusive event with fantastic attendance!”

The netball tournament was open to everyone, with lots of local community groups from outside the College also taking part, including family members and  local league teams. Alton Lions were also in attendance and helped to sponsor the event, for which Tegan was incredibly grateful.

In total, Tegan was able to raise £760 for Cancer Research UK, a truly amazing achievement. Dean Gillatt, a Sports lecturer at Alton who helped to supervise the event, praised Tegan’s efforts:

“Tegan is a truly outstanding student, both in and outside of the classroom. Her charity match was amazing and really showed what she can achieve. Everybody had a great time, and whilst there were a few tired faces at the end of the 12 hours, it was well worth it!”

Everyone at HSDC is extremely proud of Tegan, who hopes to use the skills she has acquired on the Extended Diploma in Sport to pursue a career as a PE teacher in the future.