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Editor’s Note Dee Hean, Managing Editor Hi Everyone!

Every now and again, it is appropriate to pop in an Ed’s Note to share with you some news or snippets that we feel are important in the greater scheme of things.

This month is one of them…

Did you know that Game On has been online for 17 months? We have grown and explored different ways to share our ethos through the articles and insights with our readers, and we were delighted recently to discover that through our viewing platform issuu.com that Game On Magazine has had over 22 000 unique user views in over 30 different countries worldwide. Our database has grown from inception to a current 75 000 in numbers, viewing the magazine on their pc/laptop, cellphone and tablets in varying frequency. So, for the newbies who have recently joined Game On, we are based in Gauteng, and founded by Dave White (Law Print) and Michael van Rensburg (Camouflage), as the only sport magazine for South African youth aimed at having a positive impact on the lives of young athletes across South Africa; to support their parents, coaches and athletes in a meaningful and informative way. We believe that participation in sports from a young age is a positive way to reinforce a person’s self-esteem, encourage participation, teach teamwork and provide physical activity. The lessons and skills we

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learn from engaging in sport as we grow up are invaluable in growing great grown up, and these lessons and experiences last a lifetime.

Why a digital magazine?

Well, obviously in this technology driven age, when smart phones, notebooks and tablets about in increasing frequency from ages 12 - xxx, access to information has become primary, so in keeping with this movement, a digital magazine meets these needs AND SAVES TREES! That being said, we do from time to time produce a printed version of a certain issue when we partner with carefully selected and mutually beneficial parties. Our printed version (thanks to Law Print) is extremely high quality coffee table collectors material, and for April we are very excited to be producing one of these magazines in a firsttime partnership with the KES Easter Rugby & Hockey Festival 2015. It was one of those “seize the moment” opportunities and we are extremely grateful to KES for the opportunity to again explore the print realm and reach our intended reader audience in REAL LIFE and not just virtually. A copy of this special edition will be available online as well as in print at the end of March, and we will still produce our monthly magazine for April, so it will really be a bumper edition month! Watch this space!

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It is appropriate at this point for The Game On Family to extend our very deepest and heartfelt condolences to Dave and Candice White and their family for loss of Kevin Watson (Dave’s father-in-law) who passed away very suddenly on 21 February 2015. Our prayers go out to you all and the extended Law Print Family.

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WISDOM SNIPPET My “WISDOM SNIPPET” for this month comes from the movie “Holy Man (1998)” with Eddie Murphy as “G” and its about living now and making a difference: G says: “Seventy-five years.

That’s how much time you get if you’re lucky. Seventy-five years.

Seventy-five Winters. Seventyfive Springtimes. Seventy-five Summers. And Seventy-five Autumns. When you look at it like that, it’s not a lot of time, is it? Don’t waste them. Get your head out of the rat race and forget about the superficial things that pre-occupy your existence and get back to what’s important now. Right Now. This very second. And I’m not saying, drop everything and let the world come to a grinding halt. I’m saying that you could become a seeker. You could be loving more. You could be taking some chances. You could be living more. You could be spending more time with your family. You could be getting in touch with the part of you that lives instead of fears; the part of you that the part of you that loves instead of hates; the part of you that recognizes the humanity in all of us. And I tell you, That’s where you’re fortunate.”

See you in April!

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Cover FeatureS cover STORY Malcolm Marx New Beginnings Q&A

Words: Dan Lombard | Photos by Deon van Der Merwe

MAIN STORIES Kgothatso Montjane A Smashing Success Words: Dan Lombard | Photos: Reg Caldecott

Easter Rugby FestivalS King Edward VII School Easter HOCKEY Festival King Edward VII School Easter Rugby Festival Kearsney College Easter Rugby Festival St John’s College Easter Rugby Festival St Stithians Easter Rugby Festival

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Dee Hean Healthy Food Insights for Active Youngsters and Athletes

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Parenting AND COACHING

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Mary Ann Dove Supporting your Child to overcome disappointment

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cricket Dyllan Matthews spinning up a storm!

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Malcolm Marx New Beginnings Q&A

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Malcolm Marx is a relatively unknown name within South African rugby circles. It is only the die-hards that will know the young Lions hooker. He represented SA Schools in 2012 and the Junior Springboks last year. Malcolm made his Super Rugby debut for the Lions this year against the Hurricanes and big things are expected from the 20 year old abrasive hooker.

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cover story: rugby

Words: Dan Lombard | Photos: Deon van Der Merwe & Provided

GAME ON: When did you start playing rugby and when did you realise you could play the game professionally?

MALCOLM: I started playing rugby while in Grade 5 at Nooitgedacht Primary School in Johannesburg. I enjoyed playing from the get go. I wanted to play professionally after making the SA Schools team and having represented the Golden Lions across all Craven Week age groups.

GAME ON: Describe your Super Rugby debut for the Lions against the Hurricanes? Was it what you expected?

MALCOLM: It was tough but I expected that. Playing against All Black players was something special. The pace of the game at Super Rugby level is unbelievable. I now know why Super Rugby is considered the toughest competition in world rugby.

GAME ON: The Lions have had an upswing in results since 2014. What made you decide to join the Lions after school considering that there are better unions in South Africa to hone your skill set.

MALCOLM: There are two reasons. Firstly, I wanted to give back to union that has supported me throughout my young career. Secondly, I didn’t want to leave my family behind in Johannesburg.

GAME ON: You made 8 appearances for the University of Johannesburg in last year’s Varsity Cup, what are your thoughts on the competition?

MALCOLM: I think the Varsity Cup is a great platform for players to launch their careers. Many people watch the televised games and you never know who might notice you. I enjoyed playing for UJ and managed to bag a few tries which is always nice for a front row player.

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Malcolm Marx New Beginnings Q&A

GAME ON: Are you studying? Have you given any thought to what you would like to do after your playing days?

MALCOLM: I’m not studying at the moment. I would like to study something along the lines of property development in the near future but right now I’m focusing on my rugby for now.

GAME ON: You are one of a few professional rugby players that KES has produced including Bryan Habana and Joe van Niekerk. Did attending such a prestigious school influence your rugby career? Are you still involved with KES in anyway?

MALCOLM: I think it definitely helped my career being afforded the opportunity to attend KES. I feel that if I went to a smaller school I may not have been noticed and would not have been coached by the same calibre of coaches. I help out at KES every once in a while with defence drills and forward related aspects of the game.

GAME ON: Who has been your biggest inspiration in both rugby and life?

MALCOLM: Within rugby I look up to Bismarck du Plessis. In life, I look up to my Mom, Bernadine.

She is an unbelievable woman who raised my brother and I single-handedly.

GAME ON: What are your goals for the 2015 season?

MALCOLM: I want to play senior rugby at a consistent level.

GAME ON: Right, time for the fun stuff. What do you enjoy doing outside of rugby?

MALCOLM: I enjoy spending time with family, friends and my girlfriend.

GAME ON: Tell us a bit about the special woman in your life?

MALCOLM: Her name is Kirsten, she is studying medicine at Wits.

We have been together for just under five years. She is very supportive and at times gets more excited than I do.

GAME ON: Lastly, what is the funniest rugby memory you can remember?

MALCOLM: It probably has to be a school memory. I was playing against Pretoria Boys and I was knocked out after hitting my head. When I came around I had no idea where I was. Eventually I remembered and started pacing the field wanting to get back in the game. Obviously I was concussed so I wasn’t allowed to. It wasn’t funny at the time but I now laugh about it.

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cover story: rugby

Words: Dan Lombard | Photos: Deon van Der Merwe & Provided

SIDEBAR Full name Malcolm Marx Born July 13, 1994 Current age 20 years 225 days Major teams Golden Lions, Lions, South Africa Under-20s Position Hooker Height 1.89 m Weight 114 kg

Named the 2013 Golden Lions Rugby Union U19 Forward Player of the Year.

Golden Lions U19 – 2013 South Africa – SA Schools 2012 Lions U18 Craven Week – 2012 SA Academy – SA Schools – 2011 Lions U16 Grant Khomo Week – 2010 Lions U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week – 2007

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Kgothatso Montjane A Smashing Success

A Smashing Success KG Montjane in action at the ACSA SA Open May 2014

AGE: 28 years 7 months Award: Sportswoman of the Year with a Disability in 2010 Attitude: Dedicated go getter

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MAIN STORY: Tennis

Words: Dan Lombard | Photos: Reg Caldecott

It is safe to assume that any athlete who is in the top 10 in the world of their particular sporting code has been at it for a substantial period of time.

That is not the case with Kgothatso Montjane, who turns 29 in June and only started playing wheelchair tennis when she was 20.

The late start was anything but a hindrance, as she is now already a veteran of two Paralympic Games. She was named Sportswoman of the Year with a Disability in 2010 and was shortlisted for the award again last year. Her final 2014 positions on the world rankings were 9th and 7th for Singles and Doubles respectively.

KG, who was born with a congenital disability, started playing wheelchair tennis while she was studying BSc Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Venda, as it was the only disabled sport on offer. In 2010, she joined the High Performance Centre at the University of Pretoria where she received tennis training and completed a Certificate in Sports Law from Tuks.

“I’m fortunate enough to be able to compete and train professionally. This is my full time job. Wheelchair Tennis South Africa really looks after me. They cover all my costs,” explains KG.

KG lives in Johannesburg along with three other WTSA funded athletes but her family home is in Polokwane in Limpopo. She tries to spend as much time with her Mom and Dad, Margaret and Albert, as well as with her younger brother and sister, Mantsha and Masesi.

“My parents have always been so supportive. Most people are expected to find a job after studying but when I told them I wanted to pursue wheelchair tennis professionally, they were happy for me. It is great to be surrounded by people who support me unconditionally,” said KG. The Paralympic Games are definitely a highlight for KG but it is the 2012 Games that she cherishes the most as she qualified solely on merit.

Her best result was when she beat the former World number one, Anniek van Koort, in her breakout year, back in 2012.

That same year, she qualified for the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters and the Invacare

Doubles Masters, which she has competed at every year since.

“If it were not for my parents and the people from WTSA and SASCOC I would not be where I am now. I’ve learnt that everybody needs help with achieving their goals. The biggest piece of advice I can offer is to just get out and do it.

At the end of the day, it is up to you to push yourself,” said KG. KG spends a lot of her time on the tennis court and at the gym. Her determination to improve her standard is unfathomable. Her schedule does not permit her a lot of free time but when she does get a moment, she enjoys relaxing with her friends and family.

KG has surprised many with her rapid growth and success within the sport and this year she would like to win a few Super Series titles before focusing on qualifying for the 2016 Paralympic Games. The manner in which she works should prove to make these goals reachable for the talented wheelchair tennis star.

A Smashing Success The biggest piece of advice I can offer is to just get out and do it!

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Kgothatso Montjane A Smashing Success

Holger Losch, Head Coach, on KG’s...

2014 Tournament Highlights

Wins over Player ranked in World Top 10

Attitude: “The thing that sticks out the most about KG is her dedication. She is a very structured person and works incredibly hard. On top of this, she is a feisty competitor. She loves to compete and thrives under those conditions”.

•• Qualified for Australian Open, French Open, US Open and the Singles Masters Event •• Singles Winner of ACSA Strand Open (Strand, South Africa) •• Singles Finalist at ACSA Gauteng Open (Benoni, South Africa) •• Singles semi-finalist at Belgian Open (Jambes, Belgium), Swiss Open Starling Hotel Geneva (Geneva, Switzerland), ACSA SA Open (Johannesburg, South Africa), Sydney International Wheelchair Tennis Open (Sydney, Australia) •• Doubles Winner at Swiss Open Starling Hotel Geneva (Geneva, Switzerland), ACSA SA Open (Johannesburg, South Africa), Cajun Classic (Baton Rouge, USA), ACSA Strand Open (Strand, South Africa) •• Doubles finalist at Open de la Baie de Somme (Rue, France), US Open USTA Wheelchair Tennis Championships (St Louis, USA), Belgian Open (Jambes, Belgium), ITF Wheelchair Doubles Masters (Mission Viejo, USA)

•• Number 10 Lucy Shuker of Great Britain in semi-finals of ACSA Gauteng Open (Benoni, RSA) in April 2014 (7/5 6/1) •• Number 10 Lucy Shuker of Great Britain in round of 16 of Pensacola Open (Pensacola, USA) in March 2014 (6/3 6/3) •• Number 10 Lucy Shuker of Great Britain in finals of Queensland Open (Brisbane, Australia) in January 2015 (7/6 (4) 6/2) •• Number 6 Jordanne Whiley of Great Britain in quarterfinals of Sydney International Wheelchair Tennis Open (Sydney, Australia) in January 2014 (6/3 6/2)

Performance: “I have coached KG for almost six years. She has done really well considering the short period of time she has played. KG plays a very physical game, she enjoys dominating her opposition with her powerful shots down the wings of the court.”

Future: “This year we are working towards winning a Super Series or Grand Slam tournament. She has to beat 2-3 top 10 players in order to achieve this so she has her work cut out for herself.”

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Easter Hockey Festival Feature: King Edward VII School Hockey

Words: Dan Lombard | Photos: Provided

King Edward VII School Easter HOCKEY Festival King Edward VII School’s Easter Rugby and Hockey Festival was first held in 2002 as a part of the school’s centenary celebrations. The festival was only supposed to be a once off affair but due to it’s success it has been held annually ever since.

The festival has grown to include 36 schools (both rugby and hockey) and provides supporters with a family friendly environment where one can watch some of the best schoolboy sport.

Rondebosch and hosts KES should finish unbeaten this year. St David’s and DHS will be looking to use the festival to gauge their strength as both but especially the latter have struggled in recent seasons.

For more information, please contact Lisa Slooten (KES Director of Communication and PR) on 011 551 5800 or send an email to lslooten@kes.co.za Day 1, Thursday 2 April 2015 Afrikaanse Hoër Durban High vs Seunskool Pretoria School St David’s Marist Inanda vs Queen's College Hoërskool Eldoraigne vs Grey College King Edward VII School vs Hilton College Parktown Boys’ Northwood Boys' vs High School High School St David’s Marist Inanda vs UK Panthers Afrikaanse Hoër vs Grey College Seunskool Pretoria King Edward VII School vs

Northwood Boys' High School

Day 3, SUNDAY 5 APRIL 2015 Afrikaanse Hoër Northwood Boys' vs High School Seunskool Pretoria Hoërskool Eldoraigne vs Queen's College King Edward VII School vs UK Panthers Parktown Boys’ Durban High vs High School School St David’s Marist Inanda vs Grey College St John’s College vs Hilton College

Day 2, SATURDAY 4 APRIL 2015 St David’s Marist Inanda vs

Durban High School

Parktown Boys' vs Queen's College High School Afrikaanse Hoër vs Hilton College Seunskool Pretoria Hoërskool Eldoraigne vs

Northwood Boys' High School

St John's College vs Grey College King Edward VII School vs Queen's College Parktown Boys’ vs UK Panthers High School Hoërskool Eldoraigne vs Hilton College Day 4, MONDAY 6 APRIL 2015 Afrikaanse Hoër vs Queen's College Seunskool Pretoria Hoërskool Eldoraigne vs UK Panthers King Edward VII School vs

Durban High School

Parktown Boys’ vs Grey College High School St David’s Marist Inanda vs Hilton College Northwood Boys’ High vs St John’s College School

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Easter Rugby Festival Feature: King Edward VII School Rugby

Words: Dan Lombard | Photos: Provided

King Edward VII School Easter Rugby Festival King Edward VII School’s Easter Rugby and Hockey Festival was first held in 2002 as a part of the school’s centenary celebrations. The festival was only supposed to be a once off affair but due to it’s success it has been held annually ever since.

The festival has grown to include 36 schools (both rugby and hockey) and provides supporters with a family friendly environment where one can watch some of the best schoolboy sport.

Rondebosch and hosts KES should finish unbeaten this year. St David’s and DHS will be looking to use the festival to gauge their strength as both but especially the latter have struggled in recent seasons.

For more information, please contact Lisa Slooten (KES Director of Communication and PR) on 011 551 5800 or send an email to lslooten@kes.co.za Day 1, Thursday 2 April 2015 Hudson Park High School

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Hoërskool Hentie Cilliers

St David's Marist Inanda

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Graeme College

Kingswood College

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Parktown Boys' High School

Queen's College

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Northwood Boys' High School

HTS Daniel Pienaar

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Hoërskool Eldoraigne

King Edward VII School

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Hoërskool Ben Vorster

Durban High School

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Rondebosch Boys' High School

Day 2, Saturday 4 April 2015 St David's Marist Inanda

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Durban High School

Hoërskool Ben Vorster

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Hoërskool Eldoraigne

Hoërskool Hentie Cilliers

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Kingswood College

HTS Daniel Pienaar

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Northwood Boys' High School

Hudson Park High School

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Graeme College

Parktown Boys' High School

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Queen's College

King Edward VII School

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Rondebosch Boys' High School

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King Edward VII Invitation XV

Northwood Boys' High School

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Graeme College

Hudson Park High School

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Parktown Boys' High School

Hoërskool Eldoraigne

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Durban High School

HTS Daniel Pienaar

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Hoërskool Ben Vorster

St David's Marist Inanda

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Kingswood College

King Edward VII School

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Queen's College

Easter Rugby Festival Feature: Kearsney College Rugby

Words: Dan Lombard | Photos: Provided

Kearsney College Easter Rugby Festival The Standard Bank Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival has grown in leaps and bounds since it’s inception in 2008. The festival now attracts some of the best schools in South Africa with many teams being afforded the opportunity to play against schools that are usually absent from their yearly fixtures.

Affies and Grey College lead the pack which is filled with a mixture of the top schools and a few schools that fall outside of the traditional powerhouses. Westville Boys and Glenwood should provide a few upsets while the festival welcomes newcomers Menlopark (Pretoria) and SACS (Cape Town) this year.

For more information, please contact Sue Miles (Media Liaison) by sending an email to wwords@iafrica.com Day 1, Thursday 2 April 2015 Kearsney College

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Selborne College

SACS

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Dale

Menlopark

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Glenwood

EG Jansen

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Affies

Westville Boys

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Framesby

Grey College

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HTS Middelburg

Day 2, Saturday 4 April 2015 SACS

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Affies

Westville Boys

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EG Jansen

Kearsney

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Dale

Selborne

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HTS Middelburg

Grey College

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Menlopark

Glenwood

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Framesby

Day 3, Monday 6 April 2015 Westville Boys

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HTS Middelburg

Framesby

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Menlopark

Glenwood

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Selborne

Grey College

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EG Jansen

Affies

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Dale

Kearsney

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SACS

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Easter Rugby Festival Feature: St John’s College Rugby

Words: Dan Lombard | Photos: Provided

St John’s College Easter Rugby Festival A number of the top rugby schools will attend the 20th installment of the St John’s Easter Rugby Festival in 2015. The festival will once again see an international outfit take part. Viadana from Italy will replace Australia’s Scots College who managed to bag a win over Pretoria Boys last year.

Monument’s Wit Bulle and Paul Roos are set to light the festival on fire.

The latter, which has produced the most amount of Springbok players, will be celebrating it’s 150th anniversary and will look to finish unbeaten.

Garsfontein, newcomers in 2015, will get to test themselves against a Lions XV on the opening day while St John’s take on Paarl Boys’ in the main game.

For more information, please contact Cailin Wandrag (Head of Marketing) on 010 492 0314 or send an email to wandrag@stjohnscollege.co.za Day 1, Thursday 2 April 2015 St Charles

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Jeppe

Lions XV

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Garsfontein

Paul Roos

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Viadana (Italy)

Hilton College

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Nelspruit High

St Benedict’s

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Monument

Paarl Boys’ High

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St John’s College

Day 2, Saturday 4 April 2015 St Benedict’s

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St Charles

Lions XV

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Viadana (Italy)

Nelspruit High

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Garsfontein

St John’s College

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Hilton College

Paarl Boys’ High

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Monument

Paul Roos

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Jeppe

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St Charles

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Viadana (Italy)

St John’s College

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Lions XV

Paul Roos

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Monument

St Benedict’s

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Hilton College

Nelspruit High

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Jeppe

Easter Rugby Festival Feature: St Stithians Rugby

Words: Dan Lombard | Photos: Provided

St Stithians Easter Rugby Festival

St Stithian’s will host the 32nd edition of it’s Easter Rugby Festival this year. The school held the inaugural festival in 1984 and it has gone onto become a highlight on the schoolboy rugby calender.

Maritzburg College and Grey PE will join the fray in 2015 and have established themselves as favourites. Clifton College from Durban will be able to test themselves against some of the best rugby schools in the country while Pretoria Boys will look to continue their season on a high after a forgettable 2014 season.

ST STITHIANS COLLEGE

For more information, please contact Charlene Bolleurs (Marketing Assistant) on 011 577 6402 or send an email to cbolleurs@stithian.com

Day 1, Thursday 2 April 2015 St Andrew’s College

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St Alban’s College

Pretoria Boys’ High

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Wynberg Boys’ High

Windhoek High

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Clifton

St Stithian’s

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Schoonspruit Invitational

Helpmekaar

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Michaelhouse

Maritzburg College

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Grey High

Day 2, Saturday 4 April 2015 Windhoek High

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Pretoria Boys’ High

St Alban’s College

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Maritzburg College

Schoonspruit Invitational

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Clifton

Wynberg Boys’ High

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St Andrew’s College

Grey High

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Helpmekaar

St Stithian’s

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Michaelhouse

Day 3, Monday 6 April 2015 Michaelhouse

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Windhoek High

Maritzburg College

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Schoonspruit Invitational

Pretoria Boys’ High

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Grey High

Wynberg Boys’ High

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St Alban’s College

St Stithian’s

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Clifton

Helpmekaar

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St Andrew’s College

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Just like any building needs a solid architectural design and foundation, every life - to be successful - must be purposely designed and built to achieve a specific set of appropriate objectives and goals.

I want to challenge you to ‘think a bit smarter’ about the success you desire. What is your life plan specifically designed to accomplish?

Brace yourself... Right now, your life is perfectly designed to achieve the same results you are CURRENTLY GETTING! If you keep on doing what you are doing… you’ll keep on getting what you are getting.

Maybe you’ve saved some money for your retirement; or might have bought a number of insurance policies; maybe you have even invested some money in the stock market. These financial ‘building bricks’ do not amount to anything if you do not have a blueprint or plan for the financial future.

THE MYTH The way financial services worked in the past perpetuated the myth that: Financial services and planning was nothing more to most people than having a medical aid, pension fund, some life insurance, and maybe an investment or savings account. Financial planning used to be an exercise of ticking the boxes. Once the boxes were ticked you could relax, satisfied in knowing that your finances were in order.

BLUEPRINT FOR YOUR LIFE It’s not the actual financial products that are important. They are purely the tools used by financial planning professionals to help achieve financial and lifestyle goals.

However what is important, is having a sound financial plan, and the best financial plan starts with goals, not just how much money is being spent on insurance products.

A good financial planner wants to help their clients achieve more than just financial security — they want to help their clients achieve their dreams and goals, and the reality is that without proper financial planning – goals won’t be achieved, and dreams will remain exactly that – dreams. This is why financial planning begins with identifying: »

What are your life goals?

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When do you want to retire?

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What life do you want to live?

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What are your big ambitions and dreams?

YOUR DREAM A dream could be anything from reducing working hours; to spending more time with family; to perhaps sailing around the world.

Maybe it is to save enough money to start a business or to be able to realise entrepreneurial dreams.

Once the dream or aspiration has been identified, it becomes the fundamental core of any financial plan. With good financial advice and planning, finances can be organised and arranged to help achieve these dreams.

BEING AN ARCHITECT A financial planner is in actual fact an architect of their client’s life plans. By having a firm blueprint, a Financial Planner helps determine what income is needed, and what is realistic and affordable. Then by using financial products as the ‘bricks’ a financial plan can be realisedGame in accordance with the blueprint.

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Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools 2015 Fixture

The Mutual and Federal Premier Interschools started in 2012 and consists of 12 of the best schoolboy derbies across South Africa.

The series runs from late March until August with all games broadcast live on SuperSport. The series’ slogan “Honouring Heritage. Playing for the Future” is captured in a 12 part magazine show. The show previews each match in detail, providing past results, interviews with past pupils as well as highlighting the school’s other achievements be it academics, culture or other sporting codes.

For more information, please contact Robbie Blair (MegaPro) by sending an email to robbie@megapro.co.za

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Youth focus: rugby

Words: Dan Lombard | Photos: Willfoto

2015

FIXTURES Fixtures and venues are not finalised and are subject to change.

Paul Roos Glenwood Grey College Paul Roos Monument Paul Roos Jeppe Paarl Boys Maritzburg College Grey PE Paul Roos Boland Landbou

28 March vs 18 April vs 2 May vs 16 May vs 6 June vs 20 June vs 25 July vs 1 August vs 8 August vs 15 August vs 22 August vs 29 August vs

Affies Maritzburg College Paarl Boys Paarl Gim Glenwood Paarl Boys KES Paarl Gim Grey College Selborne Grey College Oakdale

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Magill And several equipment upgrades, incredible guidance from top mentors and countless hours of training later, Hazel has emerged as one of the hottest up-and-coming prospects in SA cycling.

Initially Hazel had her eye on representing SA in hockey and simply cycled to keep fit. “I started realising how much I was actually enjoying cycling, and looking forward to my cycle every second or third day,” explained the 19-year-old star.

“In April 2012, I decided to do my first race – The Spur Anatomic High School XCO event in Parys – where I was riding my dad’s old Silverback. Looking real ‘pro’ with my T-shirt, shorts and a pair of tekkies, I finished stone last.

Having said that, that was where I realised cycling was the sport I wanted to do. It was a new challenge, and something completely different.”

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YOUTH Feature: CYCLING

Words: Karien Jonckheere | Photos: Andrew McFadden & Willie Snyman

Photo: Andrew McFadden

Not too long after that Hazel was already climbing the ranks and after completing in a provincial series was best junior in the North West Province.

“My next big goal after that was to podium at the Nationals held at Bekker High School in Magaliesburg, and after a great race, I took top step on the podium. I also competed at a few SA XCO Cups, as well as the Nissan ½ Marathon Series, where I podiumed or placed in the top 5.

“I had always dreamt of representing my country, and early one evening I received a message to say that I had been chosen to represent South Africa at the 2013 XCO World Championships in Pietermaritzburg.

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“After World Champs, I went to Mauritius to compete in the 2013 Mauritius Southern Tropical Challenge with a friend (Kim le Court) who I had met and befriended at Worlds. We ended up winning the threeday stage race, winning the overall women’s category, and becoming the youngest team ever to win the race.

“But my ultimate highlight to date would have to be the amount of friends I have made, places I have been, and to see how much I have grown as an individual.”

Instrumental in that growth, both on and off the bike, has been Hazel’s relationship with Commonwealth Games bronze medallist and 2014 SA Sports awards Sportswoman of the Year, Ashleigh Moolman Pasio who has taken the young cyclist under her wing.

Hazel met Ashleigh Moolman Pasio at the 94.7 Cycle Challenge in Johannesburg in 2012. “I ended up standing in a small group with Ashleigh Moolman Pasio, Carl Pasio, Joanna van de Winkle and a few others just chatting about cycling and where I would like to go with it someday.”

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“Now, just two and a half years later, I will have the privilege of having Ashleigh right by my side, teaching and showing me all I need to know about cycling.

To me, this is a massive step in my cycling career.

Having someone that is so motivating, inspiring, and knowledgeable about cycling, not only in South Africa, but in Europe as well is by far the greatest gift I could ever ask for. “ “I know that I will learn a lot from Ashleigh, and it will show in good time. There is something really unique about Ashleigh’s vision toward cycling, and not only in South Africa, but worldwide that intrigues me, and encourages me to have that same vision. Not only is she a brilliant ambassador for woman’s cycling, and a professional athlete, but she is a great mentor, and amazing person in general.”

YOUTH Feature: CYCLING

Words: Karien Jonckheere | Photos: Andrew McFadden & Willie Snyman

Having matriculated from St. Conrad’s College, Klerksdorp, last year and having more time to focus on cycling this year (while studying dietetics parttime), Hazel is keen to now follow in Ashleigh’s footsteps on the international stage.

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“My long term goals would be to represent South Africa at the Olympic Games one day, as well as at the Commonwealth Games. Short term goals would be to try and represent South Africa at any other international events such as World Cups and World Championships, in any discipline, and then of course to become SA champ at some stage.”

An important part of all of that is not only the hard work and training required, but also the enjoyment and Hazel’s advice to younger cyclists is: “Go out and enjoy your time on the bike. Race for fun and race only to beat yourself, because by doing that you are already a champion.

Later on you can start taking things a little more seriously, so while at school, enjoy it, and make it your goal to start and finish with a smile on your face.”

Magill will certainly be smiling all the way to the top of the podium.

When she gets a gap between training and competing, there are plenty of activities that Magill enjoys. “I am quite an adrenaline junkie, so my bucket list comes out every rest day,” she admits. “I love the outdoors and spending quality time with friends, family, and our pets. I also love to travel and to try new things, as well as thinking of, and creating, inspirational and motivational quotes (which you can find on my Facebook page: Hazel Magill - Athlete, or on Twitter @ HazelMagill1, or even on Instagram: hazelmagill).

They don’t just pop out left right and centre. I will find inspiration through something that happened in my day, or from something that someone else has said, or if I have long hours on the bike, to keep busy I’ll think of one to create. So, each one is unique, and if I can have a positive influence on just one person’s day, and put a smile on their face, then my daily goal has been fulfilled.”

Here are some of her creations...

A shooting star actually has nothing to do with a star. The amazing streaks of light that can be seen in the night sky are caused by space dust, which enters through the earth’s atmosphere. Can you believe that something so tiny in space, could have such an effect on earth?

You can’t say that you don’t get excited or have a smile on your face when you see a shooting star, no one can. In life, we may feel like tiny bits of dust, but if we just push through the atmosphere of our daily lives, we could to become shooting starts, and bring smiles to others.

Through hardship, we excel.

Be different, live outside the artificial boundaries of life - trust me, you won’t regret it.

The trick is not only to believe in yourself, but to believe in your team as well.

Dreams are achieved by those who have the power to believe, goals are achieved by those who have the power to believe.

Don’t listen to the people who say you’ll never be able to do it, listen to that one person who says make it yours forever.

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Dyllan matthews is spinning up a storm!

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Wynberg Boys’ High School

Cricket can easily be compared to a war of ages passed. Armies had several weapons at their disposal, amongst others, cavalry, archers and foot soldiers. A powerful army would consist of the right amount of weaponry. Cricket is no different. Fast bowlers, spinners, batsmen and all rounders.

The correct balance is key to a successful team.

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youth Feature: cricket

Words: Dan Lombard | Photos: Provided

South Africa, at the moment, rely on a seam attack with no real spinners. Robin Petersen, at the ripe age of 33, is the current answer to the spin bowling scarcity after Imran Taahir seemingly fell out of favour with the national team. The time has come for fresh talent to emerge and Dyllan Matthews may just be the right man for the job.

Dyllan is completing his final year of school and is looking forward to a successful season with the 1st team. He hopes to lead from the front as he was appointed Captain late last year.

His love for cricket started when he joined Edgemead Cricket Club as an eager 10 year old.

Dyllan has since gone onto achieve bigger things in cricket.

He has represented Western Province across all age groups and has played 1st team at Wynberg since he was in Grade 9. He has mastered all types of leg spin bowling except for the “googly”.

“There are so many ways someone can bowl when it comes to leg spin. The googly is definitely the hardest for myself but I have been practicing hard to be able to control it better,” explains Dyllan.

Dyllan looks up to Shane Warne and is a loyal supporter of the Proteas, who he feels should go a long way in this year’s Cricket World Cup. In relation to a person who has inspired and motivated him most, he says “My Dad has always been my number one supporter. He has been working in Brazil on an oil rig for the last six years, so it can be frustrating not being able to see him. We try to talk as much as possible.”

Dyllan’s Dad, Winston spends a

month at a time in Brazil where he works for SBM Offshore, and while he is away, he follows Dyllan’s cricket on web cricket and a Whatsapp group for Wynberg Cricket and then he and Dyllan discuss the game in detail when Dyllan sends him the match report.

The Matthews family is incredibly close, according to Winston, and Dyllan’s mom, Carmen, is the rock of the family while he is in Brazil. Dyllan spends his weekends at home braaing with his younger brother, Storm, and when Winston is at home, they enjoy a round of golf together.

His competitive nature is always active and Winston is of the firm belief that Dyllan can and will go far in cricket.

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“I’m a very proud Dad. Dyllan is naturally a hard worker and the determination is always there to improve his standard. Last year he achieved 100 caps for Wynberg Boys’ and is fast approaching the all time highest wicket taker in the school’s history,” shares Winston.

“His humble attitude and respect towards the game, players and opponents, the strive to forever improve on his talent, will certainly see him playing with the best cricket has to offer.”

Dyllan would like to perform at such a level that he is selected for the Under-19 Western Province team this year. Looking to the future, he plans to do well enough in his final examinations so he can enrol at the University of Stellenbosch to study engineering next year. The future appears bright for the talented leg spinner but only time will tell if he achieves his full potential.

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youth Feature: cricket

Words: Dan Lombard | Photos: Provided

Eric Lefson, Wynberg Boys’ 1st XI coach, on Dyllan’s: Attitude: “Off the field, Dyllan is an easy going guy. On the pitch, he becomes something different. He works exceptionally hard and often trains by himself if there is no team practice.”

Performance: “Dylan will have played 1st team for three and a half years by the time he has finished his schooling. I have coached him the entire time. Leg spin bowling is arguably the hardest skill set to develop in cricket. He does not play like a school boy. His technique is phenomenal for someone his age.”

Future: “It is difficult to say. There is no reason why he cannot go all the way but leg spin bowlers that play professionally are scarce because of the difficulty of being able to bowl leg spin consistently. He has the passion, talent, work rate and determination to become a Protea.”

Different types of leg spin bowling Leg Break The leg break is the primary delivery of a leg spinner. It has the best success rate with the number of wickets taken. The ball normally pitches towards leg or middle stump and then turns sharply towards off stump.

Top Spinner This delivery does not spin but bounces a little more than a regular delivery. The way it is bowled confuses batsmen and usually leads to the batsman edging the ball or an LBW (leg before wicket).

Googly This delivery spins in the opposite direction of a leg break in that it swings in from off stump towards leg or middle stump.

Flipper The flipper is the same as a leg spin except it is bowled at a quicker pace.

Skidder The same as a flipper in that it is bowled at a quicker pace but the ball tends to skid on the pitch.

The ball is delivered straight towards the wickets and can lead to a LBW.

Slider Another common form of leg spin bowling. The ball is thrown from the front of the hand and skids along the pitch with little air time. Also refereed to as a back spinner.

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Philna van Veijeren The Anatomic Spur MTB Series

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The Anatomic Spur MTB Series Words by Philna van Veijeren

The most exciting event on every school’s cycling calendar is undoubtedly the Anatomic Spur Mountain Biking League.

The event was started in 2001 and drew only 22 riders. For the first few years, its growth was slow, but soon sponsors joined the project and the amount of participants grew exponentially.

In 2014, however, a record number of 355 entries were received, and the very best of high school mountain bike riders from more than 69 schools across South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe competed in the two-day final event.

The team from Menlopark High School won four podium positions as well as dominating both the girls and mixed team national championship categories, while Grey College in Bloemfontein championed the boys team category.

The first round of the 2015 Anatomic Spur MTB series is looming and every club and school’s riders are training hard to compete with the best of the best.

ALL RACES Presented by Anatomic Date

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May 16 2015

07:00

Spur Gauteng #1 Tour de Plot

Curro College Hazeldean, Pretoria East, Gauteng, RSA

May 23 2015

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Spur North West #1 Tour de Mooi

Potchefstroom, NW, RSA

Jul 25 2015

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Spur Limpopo #1

Phalaborwa, Limpopo, RSA

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Spur Gauteng #2 Tour de Dal

FH Odendaal Hoërskool, Pretoria, Gauteng, RSA

Aug 15 2015

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Spur Limpopo #2

Stanford Lake College,Haenertsburg, Limpopo, RSA

Aug 15 2015

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Spur Gauteng #3 Tour de Plaas

Bekker Hoërskool, Magaliesburg, Gauteng, RSA

Aug 29 2015

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Spur North West #2 Tour de Bos

Hoërskool Wagpos, Brits, NW, RSA

Sep 5 2015

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Spur North West #3 Tour de Boom

Rustenburg Hoërskool, Rustenburg, NW, RSA

Sep 5 2015

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Spur Limpopo #3

Mokopane (Potgietersrus), Limpopo, RSA

Sep 19 2015

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Spur Limpopo #4

Louis Trichardt, Limpopo, RSA

Sep 19 2015

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Spur Gauteng #4 Tour de Blieng

St Stithians College, Sandton, Gauteng, RSA

Sep 26 2015

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Spur North West #4 Tour de Dam

Hartbeespoort Hoërskool, Hartbeespoort, North West, RSA

Oct 3 2015

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Spur School Nationals

Bekker Hoërskool, Magaliesburg, Gauteng, RSA

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YOUTH Feature: Dancing

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Tsebang Siphambo is dancing her way to the top!

Words by Philna van Veijeren, Photos Provided

At the age of four, little Tsebang Siphambo started taking dance classes because of her motor neuron disorder. Not being able to afford other types of therapy, dance was the cheapest and most effective solution. Little did she know that, 11 years later, she would be a dance superstar.

Siphambo competes and excels in ballet, jazz, contemporary, as well as modern dance. She has participated overseas in Germany, Poland and Slovenia, where she won 4 medals, four of which were gold.

This girl is not only extraordinarily talented, but also passionate.

She is most proud of all the exposure she is getting, because she wants to encourage people of her age to believe in themselves and in the dance industry. She dreams of using her talent and passion to help the disadvantaged, but at the moment she is working hard on maintaining a balanced young life while attending Southdowns College High School.

We wish Siphambo good luck with everything she is striving toward.

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Philna van Veijeren St Dominic’s DRUMMIES

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St Dominic’s Drummies Words: Philna van Veijeren | Photos: Provided

We are, at this very moment, on the brink of an exciting new season for Drummies countrywide. Organised by SAMCA – the South African Majorettes and Cheerleading Association – the league playoffs are a challenging prospect for all.

Few teams, however, are as confident and well-prepared as the girls at St. Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls in Boksburg.

At last year’s finals, Saints (as they are affectionately nicknamed) reigned supreme in the Elite Finals, as well as being crowned Champion of Champions. The St. Dominics high school team went on

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to win international titles in the USA Dance Drill Team Championships, which they are, of course, especially proud of.

The excitement amongst the drummies is tangible as they watch their new girls developing their skills, and their high spirits cannot be suppressed as they work towards this year’s nationals in Bloemfontein.

The Saints’ legacy is very important to them – they simply strive to do the best they can and uphold their reputation. At the lead of this ambitious team is their coach, Allan Donaldson, who inspires the girls to reach their full potential.

YOUTH Feature: water polo

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Water Polo News – The Vides Tournament – East London Words by Philna van Veijeren, Photos Provided The 2015 Schools Water Polo season has gotten off to a great start. At the recent Vides Tournament in East London, Selborne College, who have shown their metal so far this year at the Grey College Tournament as well as the Vides Tournament, where they beat St Albans (5-4) in the final, has seen them them climb into the top five of the SA School Sports Water Polo Rankings for the first time in 2015.

St Johns College currently hold number one position in the rankings, but 2015 has just begun and it is going to be a action packed year and we will be watching the leaderboards to see who is tops at the end of the season.

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Philna van Veijeren St. St Dominic’s John’s College Trompoppies Boys - SA U17 Team

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St. John’s College Boys Selected For SA U17 Team Words: Philna van Veijeren | Photos: Provided

Congratulations to the following St John’s College boys in their selection for the South African U17 Water polo Team.

Malcolm

Ashley

Robert

Byron

McCullam

Lyne

Hardham

Ledlie

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YOUTH Feature: Squash

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Siyoli Waters

THE DIOCESAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

Words: Philna van Veijeren | Photos: Provided

Siyoli’s extraordinary talent was apparent from the get-go.

She could have chosen almost any sport to excel and work in – hockey, tennis, or athletics, all of which she received provincial colours for – but when she championed her first squash tournament, her fate was more or less sealed.

It all started while attending the Grahamstown Diocesan School for Girls. One afternoon, tennis practice was cancelled because of rain, and their tennis coach, Mrs Emslie, took them to the squash courts. They each received a racquet and a ball and just had to keep busy.

Siyoli’s exceptional hand–eye coordination kicked in, and before long she won her first squash tournament, and the first prize – a squash racquet.

Siyoli progressed quickly with squash, because she could play by herself, or challenge the boys.

In 2013, she achieved the highest ranking of her career – so far - number 28 in woman’s single worldwide. As of January 2015, she is ranked at number 34. At the moment, Siyoli is playing an event in Canada and is undoubtedly an incredible showpiece for South Africa – we are extremely proud of her.

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Philna van Veijeren Wynberg Girls High School Synchronised Swimming

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Wynberg Girls High School Words: Philna van Veijeren | Photos: Provided

During the December holidays, when the rest of South Africa was being lazy, the synchronised swimming girls from Wynberg GHS were hard at work – and very successful.

Ellen Schwerdtfeger, Gabriella Liversage, Caroline Enslin, Marilyn Papadakis, Sade Allcock and Jewel Ormond entered the National Age Groups (NAG) Competition for synchronised swimming at Reddam House in two categories - trio and group routine. They won both competitions as well as being voted the best novice team (since it was their first year partaking in the competition).

This immense success was achieved by hard work both in and out of the pool – training three times a week, as well as on weekends, to maximally hone their routines.

This year promises many exciting things for the WGHS girls, including level 1 in East London at the end of March, several inter-school competitions and of course NAG 2015, where they will have to partake in the Age Groups competition this year.

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Planning step by step, these girls have big dreams and strive towards becoming the top team in South Africa. Meanwhile, their new team members will also compete in the novice category to keep the trophy at Wynberg.

YOUTH Feature: Tennis

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MANGAUNG SCHOOLS TO REPRESENT SOUTH AFRICA IN WORLD TENNIS HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPS Words: Philna van Veijeren | Photos: MC Olivier

Oranje Meisieskool and Grey College

from left to right: front row; Kukutla Motlojoa, Jan Paul Berry, Liam Coertzen, Philip Henning, Handre Hoffman, George Botha. from left to right: Back row; Daniel De Villiers, Lise Stofberg, Lize Moolman, Hanri Stofberg, Sabrina Moolman and Aletta Macheli.Picture credit: MC Olivier

PRESS RELEASE BY TENNIS SOUTH AFRICA Bloemfontein, South Africa The first tennis teams of both Grey College and Oranje Meisieskool have been selected to represent South Africa at the World Schools Tennis championships to be held in Doha, Qatar from 7 to 15 March 2015. The tournament will be played at the Qatar Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.

The teams were selected based on the top 8 players on the official Tennis South Africa (TSA) rankings in each school. Players selected had to be in the grades 9 to 12.

Teams from Australia, Belgium, Brasil, Chile, China, England, France, Germany, Gautemala, India, Iran, Italy, Qatar, Scotland, Taipei, Thailand and Turkey will join South Africa in the tournament.

The format of play will be the same as the recently successful Indian Premier Tennis League (IPTL) where players will be auctioned off to sponsors with four players making up a team.

The teams representing South Africa are as follows; Oranje Meisieskool

Grey College:

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Lize Moolman

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George Botha

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Hanri Stofberg

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Jan Paul Berry

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Lise Stofberg

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Kukutla Motlojoa

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Daniel De Villiers

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Philip Henning

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Liam Coertzen

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Sabrina Moolman

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Handre Hoffman

Both teams will be coached by Gustav Fichardt.

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We connect people and brands through innovation From the very beginning, we set out with a clear purpose — help our clients create value for their businesses and /or products through smart and effective branding programs.

It became clear that the biggest opportunity for this to happen rested in our ability to transform the way brands are perceived as well as interact from the independent pharmacist right down to the consumer. So, we decided to focus on creating unique, relevant and interesting experiences that really matter. Thankfully, the vast experience we have ranging from logistics right down to focused activation made it possible for us to expose our way of thinking to others, which taught us to embrace innovation and inspire.

We love what we do.

And like to work with clients that challenge us to create amazing experiences with what they have on offer.

For more information contact Theo Vorster, theovorster@thebrandexchange.co.za

Dee Hean HealthY Food Insights for Active Youngsters and Athletes

HEALTHY SNACKS AND TIPS

FOR ACTIVE YOUNGSTERS AND ATHLETES

So what makes athletes different when it comes to eating? The main thing is that athletes might need more food. Why? They burn more calories by practicing and playing so much.

School-age kids (ages 6 to 12) generally need between 1,600 and 2,200 calories a day. An athlete who is more active than a typical active kid might need to eat more. Calorie needs go up during puberty, so that can make a difference, too.

But each person is different.

It’s important to consider how much time you actually spend being active and training for your sport.

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HEALTH Feature: Snacks For Athletes

Words: Dee Hean

Attending a soccer practice can be an intense or light workout, depending on a variety of factors. Does your child/teen practice 2 hours a week or 12? It will make a difference.

If you would like to ensure that enough nutrition is being supplied, it would be a good idea to keep a food journal for a few days to get an idea of how much your child/teen is eating and if they are getting the nutrients they need. Usually, though, kids do fine just eating a balanced diet of healthy meals and snacks. If you’re concerned about their weight or diet, you might want to talk with your doctor or a dietitian who specializes in helping very active people.

Here are 4 snack foods to incorporate into an young active person’s diet that are easy to pack and most will eat:

Nuts and dried fruit are the ideal combination of healthy fats, fiber and protein.

While refined carbs that are void of fiber quickly break down into glucose for short bursts of energy, fiber helps slow down glucose-release so there is always a steady supply. Similar to fiber, protein also slows down metabolism of carbs and repairs muscle damage to prevent post-training soreness. Fats such as nuts,

seeds and oils are notorious for providing long-lasting energy particularly for longer runs or swims over an hour. Since carbs are the first macronutrient to get used during activity, they can become easily depleted at which point the body relies on energy from fat, il mixes bought tra y n a M : e Not em in sugar in th often have u can o y or other, mix” some form ra r own “t il u o y p u e k nuts ma r favourite u o y g in y u by b g them and mixin y ll a u id iv ind em in keeping th d n a r e th e tog sending tainer and n co d se o a cl ol with a een to scho /t d il ch r u yo y have a n days the o m e th f o tub nd need gramme a ro p s rt o sp full xtra boost. that little e

Greek Yoghurt is another great snack, cut up some banana or fruit into it, or add some of the trail mix and you have a great snack. When added to carbs (banana), protein slows digestion further, for more sustained energy.

Greek yogurt in particular is packed with protein, boasting 15 to 20 grams per 6-ounce serving—about the same as in 2 to 3 ounces of lean meat.

Traditional yogurt typically provides about 5 grams of protein. Add a spoon of honey / stevia if sweetness is required.

Fruit: Bananas: At about 100 calories a piece, bananas are a great source of easy-to-digest sugar and natural electrolytes.

They’re also a favorite postevent recovery food, and for good reason: One medium banana contains 422 mg of potassium, which your body needs to regulate fluids and prevent muscle cramps and spasms. Because you sweat out potassium during physical activity, it’s important to replenish as soon as possible afterward.

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Dee Hean HealthY Food Insights for Active Youngsters and Athletes

Goji Berries:

Goji increases the body’s ability to handle stress and support healthy mood, mind and memory—all while giving you the get-up-and-go energy needed to get your workout to the next level.

Goji is also beneficial for increasing blood flow, which helps to oxygenate all of the cells and tissues of the body.

LETS TALK ABOUT FUSSY EATERS! People who are fussy eaters are the hardest to persuade to choose healthy snacks that will support them in their active lives. Fear seems to be a big factor in trying new things, and texture and smell play a big part in how a child responds to food. So, how do you get your kids to consider changing poor eating habits, especially, if it is affecting their sporting or scholastic performance?

So here are some guidelines to working with kids and nutrition.

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Bribery only works for a while and then you are back to square 1 (or not at all!)

If you want to use incentives, then show them how eating whatever snack/food it is you are presenting will support them in their sport. E.g. Appeal to their love of sport/ winning…….”you know, bananas and peanut butter is a great prematch snack, I eat it before I play sport. Potassium in the bananas is good for your muscles so they don’t cramp up while you are playing and the peanut butter adds protien and gives you that energy kick to keep you going longer than your friends.

My 9 year old daughter hates mixing things, but when I presented this to her she came up with her own solution, “can I eat the banana and the peanut butter separately?” YES!!!!!!

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If the food looks unappetising, the less likely they are to eat it.

Present the food in an appealing manner. Children respond well to a variety of colours and you can add an element of fun by making faces or shapes on the plates if they are fussy eaters. Get them to help you prepare the food is also another great way to inspire them as being part of creating what they are eating.

Poor eaters don’t respond well to heaped plates.

Fussy eaters do better with smaller plates with smaller portions and being told if they are hungry they can always have more.

Threats,shouting or punishment to get kids to eat or choose better types of food.

Do YOU like being threatened or shouted at? Neither does a child/teen! Punishing them fixes in their minds that that type of food has bad consequences and INCREASES their dislike of it.

If you don’t eat it, you can’t expect them to!

Lead by example. No child is going to eat something that you won’t. So if you don’t eat cauliflower or broccoli, the chances of getting them to eat it by telling them it is good for them is about zero! Have you ever considered JUICING! You can get all the greens into a juice and make it taste GREAT! Google juicing and discover a whole new world of nutrition that will change you and your children’s approach to health.

First try to educate them in a way that they grasp why those foods are important in their bodies being strong, keeping well and being able to perform on the sports and academic fields.

If they don’t like nuts, offer peanut butter. Become a creative food resourcer and presenter. Many people are put off by texture and taste. Find what works. Ask them: So you want to be the best? Then try/eat this!

HEALTH Feature: Snacks For Athletes

Words: Dee Hean

SUGAR: Support your kids/teens to avoid using sugar for energy boosts. Unnatural fruit juices, energy drinks, fizzy drinks, diet fizzy drinks, chocolates, energy bars, all have high sugar contents that dehydrate you as well. The boost is short lived and can leave you feeling drained. Natural fruit juices mixed with water are a better choice, but water is the best hydrator.

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WATER: Always ensure that if it is very hot, and your child is playing sport that they know to drink enough water to keep hydrated. Drinking before, during, and after exercising (or an event) is the best way to stay hydrated. Teach them not to always wait until they are thirsty, small amounts evenly spaced out is best as you also don’t want to over-hydrate which can also cause serious health issues.

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Waldo Van Heerden Health Insights in Sports

Health Insights in Sports Sports activity by young people is generally safe with low risks and high benefits. The major goal should be enjoyable participation. Exposure to competitive and non-competitive sports encourages the development of fitness, motor skills, social skills, and a life-long appreciation for sport and the acquisition of lifeskills learned through sport are invaluable.

Fortunately, many youth sports injuries can be prevented. Some of the more effective ways to prevent these injuries include age-specific coaching, appropriate physical conditioning, and proper use of equipment.

CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE FOR HEALTHY COMPETITION Coaches and parents are also responsible for creating an atmosphere that promotes teamwork and sportsmanship.

Youth sports should always be fun. The “win at all costs” attitude of many parents, coaches, professional athletes and peers can lead to injuries. A young athlete striving to meet the unrealistic expectations of others may ignore warning signs of injury and continue to play with pain.

Young athletes must learn to deal with success and defeat in order to place events in a proper perspective. The promotion of the “win at all costs” ethic can have both short-term and longterm detrimental effects on impressionable young athlete.

SPECIAL HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS Female Athletes

Sports and exercise are healthy activities for girls and women of all ages. The participation of girls and young women in sports has increased significantly in the passage of time. Occasionally, a female athlete who focuses on being thin or lightweight may eat too little or exercise too much. Doing this can cause long-term health damage.

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HEALTH Feature: Sporting Insights

Words: Waldo Van Heerden, BA. Hons. Human Movement Science - Biokinetics

Three interrelated illnesses may develop when a girl or young woman goes to extremes in dieting or exercise.

Together, these conditions are known as the “female athlete triad.”

The female athlete triad conditions are: Disordered eating Menstrual dysfunction Premature osteoporosis (low bone density for age) Treatment for female athlete triad often requires help from a team of medical professionals including your doctor, your athletic trainer, a nutritionist, and a psychological counselor.

Steroid Use

Many young athletes — boys and girls — use black-market anabolic steroids to improve their athletic performance. Steroids have been shown to increase muscle mass, but they can cause serious and potentially life-threatening complications and should be avoided. Most steroids are illegal and are banned by sports organizations.

Sports Supplements

Many athletes of all ages take sports supplements, such as creatine, because they think it will increase strength and improve sports performance.

There is currently no authority that regulates nutritional supplements on the market. This means that the supplement products available in stores may vary in amount and quality, and there is no guarantee of safety or purity.

There is also not enough research on the long-term health effects of taking sports supplements, especially in adolescents and children who are still growing.

No matter what your age or health condition, always consult a qualified health professional before using any supplement.

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Mary Ann Dove Supporting your Child to overcome disappointment

Supporting your Child to overcome the disappointment of not making the team!

Words by Mary Ann Dove

Team selection issues tend to be emotional experiences for both kids and parents, but handled appropriately particularly by parents (the adults!) it can teach some lifelong lessons.

As with enthusiastic actors or musicians who don’t always get chosen for a play or ensemble, sporting kids will not always make the cut and be selected for a particular team‌ Yet it still hurts at whatever level of participation it occurs, and sometimes parents make the situation and process even more difficult.

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Supporting your child who hasn’t been selected for a team can be one of the hardest aspects of being a sporting parent, but putting it into perspective with and for your child will go a long way to achieving a more positive outcome.

PARENTING: PROVIDING YOUR CHILD WITH A SUPPORT STRUCTURES

Words: Mary-Ann Dove, founder www.positivesportparent.com

So let’s first consider why kids do not always make the team. These reasons can include: • • • • • •

Not being good enough Returning to participation following and injury or illness A surplus of players in your particular position Giving others an opportunity to participate and prove themselves Discipline issues Unfair selection procedures and/or favouritism

The most common reaction to non-selection issues from kids and parents that I have witnessed is to blame the “system”. And yes, there are continuous reports of unfair practices across all levels which need to be addressed, but should not be used as the prime reason for having not succeeded. Selection, particularly of team sports, is and always will have a measure of subjectivity based on a coach or coaches choosing the players they feel can best do the job needed to achieve the desired outcome.

Their selections are based on their knowledge of the game, technical expertise, coaching experience and the group of players available to combine into a cohesive team.

Before questioning the process, parents should consider what their own technical knowledge of the game is from a coaching perspective, not an interested spectator alone.

Rather than “giving up” and leaving the sport or changing school/club in the hope that it will bring about the much sought after selection – which it may or may not – there is an opportunity to learn from the experience by engaging in some realistic selfreflection. Parents cannot control whether their child is selected or not so instead of fuelling the situation their role should be to soften the blow and help their child learn to deal with the rejection and associated feelings as a part of life that everyone experiences at some time and help them bounce back with grace, dignity and renewed energy to tackle the next challenge.

Two useful strategies for parents in this regard are: •

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Be aware of your own attitudes and reactions to your child not making the team and whatever you feel try not to display these emotions to your child as it is a great disservice to him/her.

Give your child a chance to feel and “permission” to have a normal response to the rejection without rushing in to “rescue” your child or “fix” the situation.

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Through the process of selfreflection, parents can help their children focus a number of strategies that will assist them to grow and develop in all aspects of life:

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Being realistic about their own performances – “Am I really good enough?”

Areas for improvement – “What skills, tactics, fitness, mental strategies do I need to work on?”

Asking for help – “Who can assist me in developing techniques to improve my strengths and weaknesses?”

Developing a mastery culture vs only being interested in the outcome (result) – “How can I learn from my mistakes and continually improve?” “What can I learn from my good performances that will assist me?”

Seeing the bigger picture.

There is much more to being successful in life than simply making a team. “What are all my goals through playing sport?”

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By participating in sport and striving to succeed athletes will always encounter challenges, setbacks and disappointments, but through these experiences sport provides athletes with valuable personal and social lessons that will serve them well into the future.

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Fran hilton-smith guiding female footballers to the top of their game

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upliftment & development: Soccer

Words: Neil Greig | Photos: Provided

If you are a young female footballer who wants to follow the right path to reach the top, then let the guru of Women’s Football in South Africa, Fran Hilton-Smith, guide you.

South Africa’s Senior Women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, has, in recent times, stabilized as one of the top female national teams in Africa and their star continues to shine. It is therefore understandable that the interest in both Banyana and the junior female national teams continues to increase.

But how does a young lady break into the female version of the game in South Africa? What are the channels to follow and how does someone who discovers an interest for the sport even begin dreaming from a young age?

The South African Football Association (SAFA) Technical Director is Fran Hilton-Smith and she is expertly placed to answer some of these questions.

Fran has pioneered the Banyana Banyana machine over the years and once coached the side herself. Fran continues to serve the beautiful game in Mzansi and is one of the genuine behind the scenes heroes of the sport. Let Fran take you on an adventure into the world of South African women’s football.

“Firstly I want to say that women’s football is still not as developed as men’s and this has some pros and cons, which we can look at,” she tells Game On. “One of the pros is that it is easier for good players to reach the ears of the national team coaches.”

Fran goes on to explain that many schools across the country have girls’ football and structured leagues and this, she says, is the right place to begin.

“It would be important for a girl to join in at school level and start playing. Every year SASFA (South African Schools Football Association) chooses provincial teams from the regional teams in Under 13, 15 and 17 level to come to a national tournament,” Fran says.

“Here we have scouts selecting for the SAFA High Performance Centre (HPC) and the Under 17 national team. The HPC has been in existence for eleven years now and 25 players are based there full time. The players chosen to go to the HPC are educated there and have things like their medical expenses provided for. And most of these players make the national teams. The admission criteria are a good education level and great skill.”

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at players for us and this process is ongoing.”

Besides the HPC, Fran explains what the league football structures look like and there are plenty of channels to explore here. “There are Regional Leagues that operate in the 53 regions across our country that girls can join. There is a national tournament every year (where the winning teams from the various regions converge) and scouts are sent there to look for talent,” Fran explains.

“There are also LFA (Local Football Association) leagues across the 341 local football associations across the country.

These LFA leagues are for Under 13, 15 and 17 levels.

These leagues are growing

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every year and they also have national playoffs and selectors or scouts are sent there to search for talent. The first national championships from the LFA leagues will happen this year!”

Fran believes that, in general, the best talent will be spotted because there are many opportunities created throughout the year. But she also says that her office door is open. “A good player can contact me and we will send a regional or LFA scout to look at her,” Fran says. “Players can also contract me at the office for any further information.

The number is 011 494 3522.

“Information about our national teams can be found via the twitter account (@Banyana_ Banyana) and generally all

Banyana information is put on the SAFA website (www.safa. net).”

In conclusion Fran points to the exciting news that there is a professional women’s league in the pipeline. Also in the pipeline is an academy for girls in each of the nine provinces in the country.

For now and until this is built, Fran’s advice to young players is to go to their local LFA or regional office to find out where the club teams are in their area.

“Players must join a club. At junior level even playing in a boys’ team will get you started.

Young girls can play in a boys’ team for as long as they feel comfortable,” Fran says.

upliftment & development: Soccer

Words: Neil Greig | Photos: Provided

WHO IS FRAN HILTON-SMITH? She is the current South African Football Association (SAFA) Technical Director and was also recently appointed as the only African representative to the newly-formed FIFA Women’s Football Task Force. Fran was a teacher for 20 years, after completing Diplomas in Sports Science and Sports Management.

She’s been acknowledged by the South African State Presidential

Awards for the Development of Women’s Football in South Africa and has also served FIFA and CAF as a Coaching Instructor, Technical Study group member and on the boards of organising committees for women’s tournaments around the world.

She is also renowned for her work as coach of Banyana Banyana, South Africa’s senior national women’s team.

FAST FACTS on Women’s Football in South Africa The pinnacle of women’s football in South Africa is the senior national team, nicknamed Banyana Banyana.

Sitting below Banyana is the U-20 (Basetsana) and U-17 (Bantwana) national women’s sides.

The team has existed since 1993 and its best achievements are finishing as runners-up four times in the Africa Women’s Championships (1995, 2000, 2008 and 2012) and qualifying for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Talent for the national teams is drawn from two leagues set up in South Africa First there is the Sasol Women’s League, which operates at a provincial level

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ROEDEAN SCHOOL

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Sponsored by Old Mutual, each of the 10 competing schools is required to partner up with an under-resourced school or community in order to implement a sustainable programme which teaches swimming and/or water polo. In addition, prize money won at the tournament is ploughed into these programmes.

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Upliftment & Development: water polo

Words: Karien Jonckheere | Photos: Provided

It was edge-of-your-seat stuff. Struggling at 4-6 down, the girls from Roedean clawed their way back into the final to level matters with St Mary’s by the time the final whistle sounded. Hearts were pumping as the realisation sank in that the Old Mutual/Roedean School Water Polo Prestige Cup title would be decided on a penalty shoot-out.

There was everything to play for and in the end. Defending champions, St Mary’s, held out for the 10-8 win. But once the water settled in the Roedean pool, there was acute awareness that it really was about far more than simply water polo.

money won at the tournament is ploughed into these programmes.

The Old Mutual/Roedean School Water Polo Prestige Cup is a fantastic initiative that not only pits 10 of the top girls’ water polo schools in Gauteng against each other in a tournament, that kicks off in September each year and is decided in February, but it also promotes community development.

“That’s so that transport shouldn’t be an issue because transport can be a huge issue financially and time-wise and of course the distance,” explained Trninic.

Sponsored by Old Mutual, each of the 10 competing school is required to partner up with an under-resourced school or community in order to implement a sustainable programme which teaches swimming and/ or water polo. In addition, prize

“We looked around here and chose a school (Houghton Primary) with a swimming pool. At the time we approached them, they weren’t using the pool at all so

According to Water Polo Manager and physical education coach at Roedean, Anita Trninic, schools were told to choose their partners based on location.

when we came forward with the idea they were very happy to start using their own facility and they were very enthusiastic about the whole thing.

“Our learn-to-swim coach, together with the Roedean staff, assessed every pupil at Houghton Primary and it came out that out of 400 kids, only nine could barely swim 25m,” said Trninic of the programme that began in 2010.

“And what they’re doing four years later, is swimming inter-house galas and they’re organising swim-a-thons.

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think is fantastic – just to bring water awareness and the idea that kids and parents mustn’t be afraid of water but rather respect it and learn how to use it. It’s a huge advantage,” she added.

Trninic explained that it’s not only the students in the partner schools that are benefitting from the programme.

“Whenever we can – especially in November – we take Roedean girls to Houghton Primary and they do one-on-one swimming lessons with the girls and boys there.

“It’s just that awareness. Kids could take lots of things for granted, coming from financially comfortable groups in society. So for them to looks at those girls and boys who don’t have opportunities – and we can accommodate those opportunities, I think it’s eyeopening for them.”

Trninic, whose husband Vladimir coached the South African water polo team for 15 years, is hopeful that the programme will one day become nation-wide.

“Finances are always a huge issue but it would be lovely to go nation-wide and maybe even go to the more rural and remote areas and try to teach them that trying to keep the child away from the water, instead of teaching them to swim, is the wrong attitude,” she said.

“I think this is a fantastic tournament because it benefits others – it’s not just for a trophy. I hope it’s going to last a long time and develop the aquatic sports further than just inside privileged and financially secure schools.

“There are a lot of kids out there who have ability but unfortunately have not been exposed to water sports or stimulated, but hopefully we can develop those abilities further.”

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“I think this is a fantastic tournament because it benefits others – it’s not just for a trophy. I hope it’s going to last a long time and develop the aquatic sports further than just inside privileged and financially secure schools.”

Mary Williams, Executive Headmistress of Roedean School, added: “As a result of this tournament and the sustained commitment of the participating schools, a considerable number of pupils of all ages, together in some cases with their teachers, have reached levels of swimming proficiency and confidence

that they have never thought possible.

“That each team and their respective coach has worked hard to create opportunity and hope, is a remarkable sign of service to the numerous communities that the participating schools serve.”

Upliftment & Development: water polo

Words: Karien Jonckheere | Photos: Provided

Results of the Old Mutual/Roedean School Water Polo Prestige Cup 1st St Mary’s

6th Rand Park

2nd Roedean

7th Crawford

3rd St Stithians

8th Pretoria Girls’

4th St Peter’s

9th Kingsmead

5th St Dominic’s

10th St Dunstan’s

Previous winners: Season

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St Peter’s College

2012/2013

Roedean School

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2011/2012

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Chanel Erasmus Following Her American Dream

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Growing, Learning & Developing In 2005, my Dad took up an offer at Rondebosch Boys High School in order to support me as he realised I needed to be a more competitive environment that would challenge me and allow me to take part in bigger tournaments and championships. I believe that move was the critical turning point for my future in sport. My love for dance and theatre still existed but I simply could not manage both sport and dance and I made the difficult decision of giving up dancing and focusing on my sporting abilities.

I began competing in the big leagues and as a result I had to start back at the beginning and work my way up the ladders. In Grade 7 I made an intention to attend Herschel Girls High School, one of the most prestigious private high schools in the country, and I applied for the All-rounder scholarship, but it was won by a girl from Oakhurst. I was incredibly disappointed as I wanted nothing more than to attend this school. The next day my parents were called into the Headmistress’ office and told that Herschel would like to offer me a sports scholarship,

something they hadn’t done for many years. I was absolutely thrilled and so grateful for the opportunity.

I started playing squash, when I was 13 and simply fell in love with. I was privileged to represented South Africa in 2008 at the British Junior Open, the biggest junior tournament in the world.

My coach, Mark Allen, an incredible man who has helped me reach my dreams, sat down with my Dad and I and asked me whether or not I had ever considered studying in the United States.

The thought had crossed my mind when I was younger but I had my heart set on attending Stellenbosch University. The United States seemed too far out of reach. I was always a big dreamer but this one just seemed beyond something I could actually achieve.

Leaving The Nest

Mark explained that my good grades along with my squash ability would allow me to get into a great university in the States. Let me tell you this, the application process is not for the faint hearted! I am lucky enough to have parents that were willing to take this journey with me as my dad and I started the application process half way through my grade 11 year. We started researching the various universities

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that had squash programs. We narrowed it down to 50. I decided that I did not want to attend an ivy league institution (these include, Harvard, Yale, Brown, Columbia, UPenn, Cornell, Dartmouth and Princeton University), as I already put enough pressure on my self to do well academically and competitively in sport, and I did not need the added pressure from the institution I went to.

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The women’s program was just as competitive and the program was known for recruiting players from across the globe.

I researched on the various websites and then I sent emails out to all coaches from the 50 universities that had competitive squash programs and received replies from almost all. I was told to put a video on YouTube demonstrating my level of skill and I also had to send them a copy of my high school report card with all my grades from grade 8 (every year in school counts- don’t let anyone tell you otherwise).

I had to take the SATs (The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. It was first introduced in 1926, and its name and scoring have changed several times, being originally called the Scholastic

Aptitude Test, then the Scholastic Assessment Test, then the SAT Reasoning Test, and now simply the SAT). which are the American Standardized Tests without these you cannot apply to a university without these scores. They consist of an english language and math exam.

The American High School system prepares their students from 9th grade onwards for these tests.

Theses tests are not easy and need to be studied for. In South Africa we do not have the advantage of being taught SAT material in class but the web is a wonderful tool. Books and online tutors are available and definitely recommended. I took my SAT at the University of Cape Town, the information you need is on google on the SAT homepage.

I received my marks about a week later and was finally able to submit my application to the university which consisted of 3 different essays I had to write and a number of forms my Dad and I had to fill in. The entire application process took a year to complete with back and forth contact with the Coach from Trinity College. She would call every Sunday to make sure I was still interested and did everything she could to get me the necessary financial support I needed from the school. It’s incredibly difficult to explain the process because every school is different.

The advice I can give you is that you need to maintain a relationship with the coach on the other end and complete the necessary paper work in time. I ended up finding out that I got into Trinity College in November of 2011 and was scheduled to be there January 4th.I had already paid my deposit to Stellenbosch and been booked res’ when I found out I had been accepted into Trinity College.

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Finding My Feet I was nervous and excited at the same time. It was the most frightening thing I’ve ever done. I was 18 years old, in a new country thats larger than life itself.

I had never been to the States before and this was to be my home for the next 4 years. Nothing could’ve prepared me for the journey I have embarked on. I have had to figure it out for myself. I have been extremely blessed with an unbelievable school, teammates and coaches.

This is my fourth year playing for the Women’s Squash Team and we just recently won the Division 1 National Championships, defeating defending champions, Harvard University in the finals of the National Championships. It was the

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first National Championship in 8 years that the women’s team has won! It was an incredible honor to be a part of that team and to play in the finals.

Winning the National Squash Championships is the highest honor you as an athlete can achieve at college level. You are the best team in the United States. There are over a 1000 Universities and you are the best at that sport. You get awarded a ring with your name and the sport you play on it. It’s something I will always cherish.

While at Trinity, I have also taken up rowing, and I will be going into my second year on the team and we also just won the National Championships.

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Training

I have practice every day, I’m never out of season. I live a very different life to the majority of students across the country. We have morning and afternoon practices, I have 4 classes a day and have to put in extra time to practice because the level we compete at requires you to put in the extra work in order to be the best.

Words: Chanel Erasmus | Photos: Trinity College

incredible achievement, and that I have two national championship titles to my name and that I wanti o continue having those titles, means that the hard work for the next season begins almost immediately. There is the constant reminder that if you sit back and enjoy the glory, someone out there is working to be better than you are.

This life is not for the faint hearted. Just because I have won a national championship, great, that’s an

Getting An Education At The Same Time As for my theatre career, I just recently produced my own version of a South African play by Athol Fugard, ‘Master Harold and the Boys’ and performed in the annual

university play. I’ve been lead roles in 3 productions and continue to follow my passion. I truly am lucky to be able to do what I love every day. Managing your time is difficult, no one can deny that but when you do what you love it makes it a little easier.

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Why Not South Africa?

America has endless amounts of opportunities and fits the lifestyle and mindset I wish to have. I love my country and will always be a South African, it’s an important part of who I am.

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To given an example, at college level in the United States I’m treated and looked after like a professional athlete. We receive clothing, shoes, rackets, bags and all tours and tournaments are paid for by the universities. I have no expenses while I’m here competing. That simply doesn’t happen back home.

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Words: Chanel Erasmus | Photos: Trinity College

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Words: Chanel Erasmus | Photos: Trinity College

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Words: Chanel Erasmus | Photos: Trinity College

From A Parents Perspective Going abroad to study is hard on both the child and the parents, but if they want to do it is important that they understand what it entails. I put Chanel on a plane to New York where she took the bus to Hartford and then a taxi to the College where she had to register and book herself into the College. If your child can do all that and is able to look after herself for a full year, away from home, then they are the type of person who will excel in that environment. It helps if you are a recruited sportsperson. You are immediately part of a team and they become your family. It is hard on the parents too. You are used to watching your child perform every weekend and all of a sudden she is 10 000 kilometers away and you can only see her once a year. Having said that I knew that she would not have experienced in South Africa what she experienced in the US. Sport is at a very high level at the Universities in the US. They have coaching and support staff that are comparable to professional Rugby and Cricket teams in South Africa. Their facilities are second to none. In SA we have one all glass court . In the US the top Universities have 11 – 16 courts each with a number of all glass courts.

In many cases these players are not lost to SA and return as better players and citizens. You also do not have to go abroad to excel but it is essential that Tertiary Institutions identify the talented players and recognize them by offering them bursaries. They also have to upgrade their coaching and facilities and then expose their players to the best out there.

LEON ERASMUS (HEADMASTER – DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL)

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Maties upping their game with a unique Football Development Project

is upping their game with a unique Football Development Project The Cape Winelands is an untouched football region, which is why Dutch club PEC Zwolle and the University of Stellenbosch joined forces to see the game reach the highest level in the region.

Players from PEC Zwolle encourage young players from the Cape Winelands

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Varsity focus: Soccer

Words: Neil Greig | Photos: Provided & Backpage Media

Dutch legend Aron Winter puts children through their paces in a coaching workshop

Picture Stellenbosch. The town is known for its powerful sporting culture, especially in the field of rugby and athletics but when it comes to the most popular sport in the country, football, the traditional Western Cape talent hotspots would be Mitchells Plain and areas closer to Cape Town itself. The Cape Winelands is general rugby territory, but given that the town of Stellenbosch has a sporting and academic infrastructure like most wellknown American University towns, there is no reason why the Cape Winelands should not make use of the natural talent in its region and build a football team capable of playing at the highest level.

The region boasts a University and all the facilities that come with that; two stadiums, a sports science and research centre, gymnasiums and is home to some of the country’s top business people, which all makes for a winning recipe.

With such amazing facilities and infrastructure, suddenly footballers who join Stellenbosch University can also focus on getting a good education while developing their skills on the field.

Warren Engelbrecht is the Football Manager at Stellenbosch University High Performance Football Programme, and he points to some of the players furthering their education.

“Within our current Under 19 team that just qualified for the prestigious Metropolitan Bayhill Cup, for example, we have three Stellenbosch University first year students,” Warren says. “We also have a few student players in the SAB League squad (The University’s top side). Our next focus is on building a team that can be competitive in the varsity football space.”

Enter PEC Zwolle, the Dutch Cup champions of last season who smashed favourites Ajax

Amsterdam in the final. They are relative newcomers in the Dutch top flight, but the club have continued to excel and have quickly become part of the Stellenbosch family with their technical partnership aimed at equipping coaches at school and amateur level in the Winelands and helping with coaching education. They share the vision of the Stellenbosch University High Performance Football Programme and are helping in every way to see Stellenbosch University’s football team one day reach the Absa Premiership, the highest level of the game in South Africa. Right now, Maties (as their football team is known) play in the SAB League which is the fourth tier of football in the country. The team is coached by one of South Africa’s highly rated young coaches Roscoe Krieling, who has also been a Scout for the successful Castle Lager Football Academy project.

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Maties made history last season by reaching the Last 32 Teams in the Nedbank Cup (South Africa’s version of the English FA Cup). They were beaten soundly by Bloemfontein Celtic, a top professional side who are three divisions higher than them, but this signalled a bright future for football in the region.

Besides the link between Stellenbosch University and PEC Zwolle, South African top-flight club SuperSport United from Pretoria, are also linked to the project. They have partnered with the University to help them extend their existing football footprint and strengthen their expertise in the development of the sport at community level.

This is an area that SuperSport have been very active in over the

years as one of the PSL’s most consistent performing clubs.

The University, like the Dutch who are world leaders in football development and coaching education, believe that the work must start at community level of they hope to one day have a successful team in the professional ranks.

This is where the KNVB (Royal Netherlands Football Association) World Coaches partnership comes into play. World Coaches, together with involvement from the Dutch Embassy based in Cape Town, have conducted

several coaching clinics both with young players as well as coaches in the Cape Winelands community. They have worked with schools, clubs and communities.

World Coaches leader Johan van Geijn, who specializes in CSA Projects, and Aron Winter (an exDutch international who played at three FIFA World Cups) have regularly been in Stellenbosch to empower the coaches through training workshops.

(From left to right) PEC Zwolle coach Ron Jans, one of the Stellenbosch coaches, The KNVB’s Aaron Winter, Garth le Roux of Maties Football and Zwolle technical head Gerard Nijkam

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Words: Neil Greig | Photos: Provided & Backpage Media

Safa’s Technical Director, Fran Hilton-Smith, was recently in Stellenbosch and spoke highly of the project and the various role players.

“With the coaching courses that the KNVB are doing here and the presence of a club like PEC Zwolle, it has really changed the face of football in this region of the Cape Winelands,” Hilton-Smith said.

PEC Zwolle getting ready to play Ajax Cape Town in Stellenbosch

“Safa are now bringing these KNVB courses under our wing so that we can grade them as per CAF (Confederation of African Football) standards. This is so that the coaches doing these courses can get CAF licenses. The cooperation happening between the KNVB and Safa will now continue to open doors for our coaches to go over and study in Holland.”

The network of high profile people and businesses involved in the Stellenbosch Football Project, if you like, signals the level of intent at which the

PEC Zwolle have for the last two Decembers brought their entire first team squad to Stellenbosch to hold a mid-season break.

It is common for European teams to get out of their winter period and into a warm territory for a few weeks over the Christmas period and Zwolle have made full use of their link to Stellenbosch University.

University of Stellenbosch are targeting their future success in the sport.

A lot of that can be linked back to Professor Russel Botman, the late Vice-Chancellor and Rector of SU who died tragically last year.

He was the man pioneering for football to grow in the region.

His passion can be summarized by this statement: “Strengthening of football at Stellenbosch University is in line with our vision of deploying sport as a strategic asset in a wider context – it also helps the University to become more involved in communities.”

The club have had several South Africans on their books, which further strengthens the partnership. Bafana Bafana midfielder Kamohelo Mokotjo helped them win the Dutch Cup before they sold their star man to FC Twente for a handsome fee. Dean Patricio and Ricky Lourenco are two other South Africans at the club, working their way towards a first team place.

The exchange of education has also benefitted coaches and players at junior level.

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Various coaches who were part of the recent KNVB coaching workshops

Last year two teenage footballers from the Stellenbosch University High Performance Football Programme, Luke le Roux and Aden Philander, were invited to the Netherlands after impressing PEC Zwolle technical director Gerard Nijkamp when he was in the Mother City. One of Stellenbosch’s coaches, Jason Rhoda, was identified as the coach who accompanied the players.

Luke le Roux is a 14-year-old midfielder from Luckhoff High School while Aden Philander is also 14 and is from Bergvliet High School. They have been earmarked as two of the more exciting prospects out of the Western Cape for the future.

So while the vision to see Stellenbosch University have a team in the top-flight of South African football is very real, patience and doing things

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properly from grassroot level up is the name of the game.

Remember the names Luke le Roux and Aden Philander because they could just be the generation that gets to see this dream realized when they reach their peak.

Varsity focus: Soccer

Words: Neil Greig | Photos: Provided & Backpage Media

In honour of Prof Botman Last year a solar-powered artificial grass 5-a-side field was opened at the Lentelus football zone in Stellenbosch where much of the region’s football matches, training and coaching programmes take place.

It became the first solar-powered field in the region and was built in honour of the late Professor Russel Botman, who was fully behind the development of the game in the Cape Winelands area.

“Prof Botman was a driving force behind the development of soccer at the university,” Ploumen said. “To that end he partnered with the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) and Dutch soccer club PEC Zwolle. It is with sadness that we did not meet him here as planned.

“This field will contribute to the development of Stellenbosch talent and this is what Botman so dearly desired.”

Botman, who was vice-chancellor at Stellenbosch University, passed away unexpectedly just a few days before the opening.

The field was part of a joint project by the Netherlands government, PEC Zwolle Football Club and the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB).

Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands, Lilianne Ploumen, was the guest of honour at the opening of the field.

Spotted at the Varsity Cup With such success in the rugby arena through the Varsity Cup events, it was a no brainer that a Varsity Cup for football would follow. Last season, the football event continued to gain traction and one of the success stories is about a University of Western Cape player Tapelo Sixishe who won a contract while playing for UWC. Sixishe (20) was signed by NFD (National First Division) side FC Cape Town from the University of Western Cape’s (UWC) Varsity Cup team after some outstanding displays.

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TUKS Crowned Inaugural Varsity Cricket Champions

Tuks

Crowned Inaugural

Varsity Cricket

Champions

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Varsity Focus: cricket

Words: Cricket/Dummett & Co. | Photos: SASPA

Tuks were crowned the inaugural Varsity Cricket Champions when they beat Maties by five wickets in the final in Potchefstroom on 8 February 2015 A fine batting performance from Gerald Pike, who hit 50 off 38 and Heinrich Klaasen, whose lower order blitz yielded 37 off 20, helped Tuks chase down the 126-run target set by Maties.

Along with the honour of being crowned inaugural Varsity

Cricket champs, Tuks will also go on to represent South Africa at the Red Bull Campus Cricket World Final in India later this year.

Tuks were the strongest team for much of tournament, and finished top of the log after the

group stage, winning six out of their seven matches. They then crushed UJ by 59 runs in the semi-final to take them all the way to the final of the tournament.

Tuks continued their good form into the final match and

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dominated most of the match against Maties, who could not build on their good form in the group stages, where they won five of their seven games.

After an impressive comeback against Pukke in their semifinal earlier in the day, Maties struggled with the bat in the final. They had won the toss and elected to bat first, but struggled to get going.

First to fall was Jean Bredenkamp, who was bowled around his legs by Corbin Bosch in the fourth over. Bredenkamp had contributed just 16 off 12 balls and after four overs Maties were 25-1. David Bedingham followed him back to the hutch after adding 11 off 13 thanks to a brilliant caught and bowled effort from Aiden Markram.

Reaching out to his right, Markram grabbed a one-handed

dolly as Stellenbosch stuttered to 57-2.

Their hopes lay in the hands of dangerman Jean Marais.

Marais is the top-scorer for the tournament (347 runs at an average of 43.37 in nine matches) and added 33 off 35 for his team before he too was sent packing when he was trapped in front of the stumps

by Ruben Claassen.

With the score now 63-3 after 10.3 overs, Maties needed something special from their other star player, Dewald Botha, but he departed in the very next over for 11 off 13.With the pressure on, Maties struggled for meaningful partnerships down the order and despite Leon le Roux’s lone charge of 32 off 25, they Stellenbosch team managed just 125 runs in 20 overs.

Tuks’ chase got off to a dubious start when they lost both their openers early on, but Pike and Klaasen combined for an impressive 62-run stand to see their team home.

codes, so it was only a matter of time. I’m really happy with the way this week has unfolded,” Pienaar said.

The inaugural tournament can be deemed a great success and Francois Pienaar, founder of Varsity Sports, was impressed with the way the competition unfolded.

The tournament has seen some exciting innovations, like the Power Play Plus Over, in which runs scored are doubled and five runs are lost when a wicket falls.

Pienaar says that this kind of innovation is what forms one of the cores of Varsity Sports.

“This tournament has been a long time coming. We have covered all the other sporting

“We see ourselves as an incubator for trying new things.

We have done it with the other

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codes so we tried it here,” the former Springbok captain said.

Pienaar also hinted at the possibility of the tournament moving to another venue when it returns.

“Hosting the tournament is about having the right facilities.

The facilities in Potch are fantastic, but a lot of other universities are putting their hands up wanting to host the tournament,” Pienaar added.

Varsity Focus: cricket

Words: Cricket/Dummett & Co. | Photos: SASPA

Score: Tuks won by five wickets Maties: 125/7 (J Marais 33, L le Roux 32; V Moore 2/18, C Bosch 2/23) UP-Tuks: 129/5 (G Pike 50, H Klaasen 37*; N Botha 2/18, J Dill 1/11)

VARSITY CRICKET 2015 MOST WICKETS Player

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Dave White Make me eat my words

CHOKE

| tʃəʊk | verb

Definition: In sports, a “choke” is the failure of an athlete or an athletic team to win a game or tournament when the player or team had been strongly favoured to win or had squandered a large lead in the late stages of the event.

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By: Dave White

For many years now the South African national cricket team, the Proteas, have carried the name tag CHOKERS. I love South Africa and support our boys through the good the bad and sometimes the ugly and when I hear the public, the press and even some of the competing cricketing nations using that term, it ignites a raging fire inside me, and I’m just a supporter. Imagine how the players feel! We’ve participated in 6 previous World Cups and are currently involved in our seventh. There are other nations that have competed in more World Cups and not won either. So why are we the CHOKERS? I’ve asked myself this question on many an occasion. Why don’t they have the big match temperament? Why are they world beaters in Test matches and barring 1 or 2 world cups since our readmission, they’ve gone in as one of the favourites either to win the World Cup or at least reach the final?

If I start by looking at their T20 record, things start to make sense.

Just look at the recent tour of the West Indies. We absolutely annihilated them in the Test series and in the one day series, but amazingly, this West Indian side that looked nothing more than a club side in those formats, took us to the cleaners in the first two

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T20 matches and when it didn’t count and the pressure was off, we won the last match.

I don’t think the Proteas are chokers, in my mind I see them as a team that feeds off confidence. When they are doing well upfront they ooze confidence and watching them is an absolute joy and privilege, BUT when they get off to a bad start, they seem to lack the confidence within themselves to go in and bat positively and put the opposition bowlers under pressure.

They go out in the middle, intent to stay in at all costs, blocking and not turning the strike over. They should try be a little more aggressive and keeping the scoreboard ticking over and putting the oppositions bowlers off. I’m sure nothing irritates bowlers more than cheeky singles.

A perfect example of this is again against the West Indies.

South Africa going along at over 6 runs to the over when Riley Rossouw went out in the 38th over and with one wicket down, in walks AB de Villiers, taking them on from ball one.

AB came in and decided he was gonna go all out and he pulled it off, I think a lot better than he and many of us could’ve dreamed of. It was sublime and scary at the same time.

Surely this was not possible.

Nevertheless he went on to make 149 off 44 balls. Doesn’t read right does it. So why do we have to be in an almost unbeatable position for our mindset to change to all out bang bang?

In a warm up match against New Zealand, the Blackcaps went out and scored an imposing 331-8. South Africa were at one stage 62-6 before Dummy and Philander came together and put on over a hundred runs to make the defeat not as bad as it could’ve been. Block, block, block!

Really? Does that make you as a supporter feel better? I don’t.

I get increasingly frustrated, especially as it was a warm up game and meant absolutely nothing, habba, zip, zero. I’m sure you get my point. So what was their thinking process behind that performance? That was the perfect opportunity to go for it and try win out of a losing position.

Now personally do you or I care about them playing for a respectable loss never worrying the Kiwi bowlers, never trying to plant a seed of doubt in the opposition bowlers, being content on losing but by a

lesser margin? I don’t. If we lose by one run or two hundred runs, we lose. So, in my head, I just can’t understand why not go out and experiment a little. Throw the bat at the ball a little. Go for it. Myself, as a cricketing fan, says go for it.

The opposition must never feel like they are in control. It just takes a positive mindset, a little luck here and there and who knows?

I’ve seen this attitude adopted by many other teams and a great example of this was NZ vs Sri Lanka in January 2015.

New Zealand were 93 for 5.

Elliot and Ronchki came in settled for an over or two and totally upset the Sri Lankan bowlers by looking for singles and boundaries. They ended up scoring a 257 run partnership, propelling New Zealand to 360-5, which ended up being a winning total.

So, why oh why are we so negative in our approach?

When the Proteas are struggling, they’re not going to play with a winning mindset and this will hurt them dearly in the knock out stages when it counts. South Africa will do well this World Cup no doubt. Do I think they’ll win it?

Unfortunately, I don’t think so.

I really would love to see them come home with the trophy. I hope they prove me wrong, if there’s one thing I’m not scared of, it’s eating my words. Come on Proteas…..make me eat my words, put me in my place and silence your critics.

YOU ARE PROTEAFIRE!

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