Casey Loree, left, proves a fierce competitor as he leads his Grade 1 classmates from Ecole Hammond Bay in a tug of war against an opposing team of even fiercer Grade 1s from his school who won the round Thursday morning at Merle Logan Field.
Hundreds of students from Nanaimo’s elementary schools were at the sports complex last week for parks and rec’s 11th annual Healthamongus games that promote exercise and outdoor activities.