He is a cousin of Andy Bichel, the Australian Test cricketer. Brian Shenton, the junior vice-chairman of Yorkshire RFU, presented the medals. The competition, sponsored by PK Accommodation Ltd and RK Furniture, had been postponed from March because of the foot and mouth crisis. Football New Earswick opened their York Primary league's season with a 3-1 win over Bishopthorpe. Armstrong, Fernandez, Rogers were on target for New Earswick with R Carlyle responding for Bishopthorpe.
Schools are to decide on venues and confirmation of matches.
In the primary leagues the fixture arrangements are the responsibility of each participating school. The six league winners will play each other in a league tournament to decide the overall champions on Saturday, April 27. Canon Lee, Fulford v Huntington, Joseph Rowntree v Millthorpe, Manor v Sherburn, Oaklands v Tadcaster. Clifton Green, Barlby Bridge, Headlands, Robert Wilkinson, Park Grove, English Martyrs. Poppleton Road, Skelton, New Earswick, Ralph Butterfield, Dringhouses, Tang Hall.