The Warrnambool Seaside Basketball Tournament was held on the weekend. Some friends had organised a Milkshake and Pancake stand to help raise money to send their team to the Nationals in Canberra…….. A little girl decided she would help sell milkshakes and pancakes and sat tirelessly for hours on Saturday doing a very good job of taking orders and money.
Pippa and Andy
Eventually her mum suggested she have a break and sit down for a bit and watch a basketball game. She was torn, but she agreed only on the condition that she could return to her post. Off she went to watch another team of friends – the under 16 boys teams. On returning to her post the selling area seemed full of the big u18s boys taking their turn at duty. No, where there is a will there is a way and there was still room for the little girl to get in there and help! Which of course leaded to lots of cheeky fun with the big boys.
Anyone for a Milkshake?
When it was time for their next game, one of the big boys suggested that the little girl should come with them and sit on the bench. That was the start of an incredible bond………
Walk with me Pippa
The little girl sat on the big boys bench for every game. On the second day of the tournament, the little girl didn’t sell any milkshakes, she spent every minute being part of the team on and off the court. She sat on the bench and received her quota of pats on the back and rubs on the head as the big boys were subbed on and off the bench alongside her. She handed out the lollies in the breaks. In the huddles if she found herself on the outside a big arm would come from somewhere and pull the little girl into the centre. She put her little hand in with their big ones for the motivational chant before they would run onto court. In between matches she just ‘hung’ with the big boys and had fun.
The big boys won their under 18s grand final and the little girl was thanked for the part she played in their team and received her trophy. The little girl is very proud of her trophy and it goes everywhere with her.
The mums and dads were proud of their big boys and the way they included the little girl with such kindness and warmth. The little girl’s mum’s heart was touched and she is very grateful to the big boys knowing that they made a beautiful and selfless impact on the little girl. It goes to show that you don’t have to be a famous sports person to be looked up to. On the weekend, The Warrnambool Seahawks had an under 18s team of heroes and the little girl spent the weekend admiring the big boys and being part of their basketball team. She was thrilled.
Slam Dunk….with a bit of help
Pippa Rea 