"I've never seen anything quite like it," she said.
Sole, who moved to take on the role this year, said she had not heard of any other event like it before.
The Seven-a-Side Tournament was created some years ago by Sam Edwards of Weber School, who had seen a sevens tournament and thought it would be good for the district.
"Because there was no competition like that in schools at the time, it was all club sport."
A steering committee was formed that got it off the ground.
Only two years have been missed due to bad weather.
Sole said they were lucky with the weather because the forecast early last week hadn't been so good.
"It was a stunning day. A bit cold, a bit chilly, but we didn't get any rain so it wasn't muddy."
Discussing game strategy. She said the day was full on with all the children getting a lot of game time.
Students from Tararua College volunteered to help referee the games.
Students from Tararua College volunteered as officials. Sole said the students had all participated in past tournaments through their primary schools.
"It's really cool seeing them giving back to the tournament."
Other volunteers also helped out on the day including children from primary schools who had acted as runners, taking up scorecards.
Feedback from the day had been great with many saying they had loved it.
Girls from Dannevirke South School had fun on the day. "Next year I'll be able to make it bigger and better."
Results Senior rugby
Pahiatua
Junior rugby
Ruahine
Senior netball
Dannevirke South
Junior netball
Dannevirke South
Senior hockey
St Anthony's
Junior hockey
St Anthony's
Senior football
Pahiatua
Junior football
Pahiatua
