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Gauteng Schools Champs crowned at Winter Games 2015

August 6, 2015 Published by: Cresi Heslop

One of the highlights of being a blogger is when you get a surprise invitation to attend and cover an event that is filled with so much spirit, pride and excitement! I am talking about last weekend’s Gauteng Provincial School Championships for the sporting codes of Football, Netball, Volleyball and Rugby. These thrilling and oh so nerve wrecking play offs took place at Hoërskool Florida & Albion Sports Complex in Florida on the Westrand on 1 and 2 August 2015. Thank you Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation for inviting Heslop Sports. From start to finish all activities ran as a well oiled machine with team members helpful, friendly and well organized. Covering this special meet really just reminded us of the Heslop Sports mandate of celebrating our up-and-coming young athletes. This generation of determined young champions inspire our youth, their communities, and will ultimately make an impact on our nation. Viva young athletes!

“The School Games programme is held in a partnership between the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts Culture and Recreation and the Gauteng Department of Education, which aim to revitalize school leagues, identify and develop talent and give players an opportunity to showcase their skills, as well as reward outstanding performance and achievements”.

Early morning Western Joburg stretched out an icy hand of welcome on one of its harshest freezing mornings ever, with the earth, wind, air, and frost showing no mercy towards the Young Athletes.

But the best of Gauteng’s sports young talent showed no signs of being deterred by the foul weather as they were all in their element as they shined, scored, cheered and danced for their teams in the hope and expectation of being crowned Provincial Champions, going on to represent Team Gauteng at the SA National School Champs in December 2015.

The participating School teams were from the Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Sedibeng regions of Gauteng. They competed for the title of provincial champions in their respective age categories.

Winners in the 13 year old and 17 year old categories proceeds to the national level of school games champs in December 2015, with the high aim of defending Gauteng’s title as the reigning national champions for three consecutive years. What an honour for these young talented male and female players!

“Director of Sport and Recreation at the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts Culture and Recreation and, Mr Veli Mnyandu and Mr Edgar Mogadi, Deputy Director of Sport and Recreation South Africa, were amongst the officials on hand to witness the thrills and spills of the games and award certificates, medals and trophies to the participants”.

“I am highly impressed with the level of talent that Gauteng has produced, and I have the upmost confidence that these young athletes are our future spots stars and will keep Gauteng as the Home of Champions” said MEC for the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts Culture and Recreation, Ms Molebatsi Bopape.

Please FIND BELOW the list of winning school teams of the provincial school games. Teams who won gold medals in the 13 year old and 17 old categories in the four sporting codes will represent Gauteng at the National Schools Championships in December. WELL DONE! CONGRATULATIONS!

Also watch this space because schools are soon to begin competing in other sporting codes including chess, basketball, gymnastics, table tennis, swimming, hockey and cricket to complete the Gauteng Team for the national championships.

Winners List:

PRIMARY SCHOOLS
CODE	AGE	GOLD	SILVER	BRONZE
FOOTBALLPRIMARY	Boys11 Years	MAKOLA Jhb Central	FinetownJHB South	MatshidisoEkurhuleni South
	Girls11 Years	KGOMOCO Sedibeng East	Meetsi a bopheloTshwane South	Job MasekoGauteng East
	Boys13 Years	CHIEF LUTHULI Ekurhulni North	EmfuleniSedibeng West	MayibuyeJHB West
	Girls13 Years	THOPODI Gauteng East	IpolokengJHB North	BotlehadiTshwane West
VOLLEYBALLPRIMARY	Boys11 Years	TROYEVILLE Jhb East	LoratongTshwane North	PolokengSedibeng west
	Girls11 Years	TROYEVILLE Jhb East	RekopantseTshwane West	ZolaJHB central
	Boys13 Years	TROYVILLE Jhb East	SBSMJHB central	HlabelelaGauteng North
	Girls13 Years	CATHULA Ekurhuleni South	ThuthuzekaniGauteng West	Matsie-SteynSedibeng East
NETBALLPRIMARY	Girls 11 Years	WIERDAPARK Tshwane South	MenloparkTshwane South	RandhartEkurhuleni South
RUGBYPRIMARY	Boys13 Years	PIET van VUUREN Jhb North	Bula DigoraTshwane South	GoedehoopEkurhuleni South
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
FOOTBALLSECONDARY	Boys15 Years	BOPHELO JHB North	Rosina SeibaneTshwane South	EsokwaziSedibeng West
	Girls15 Years	DR. BW VILAKAZI JHB Central	Chipa TabaneGauten North	Winnie MandelaEkurhulni North
	Boys17 Years	ROSINA SEDIBANE Tshwane South	Seana MarenaJHB Central	Norkem ParkEkurhuleni North
	Girls17 Years	AURORA GIRLS JHB Central	Rosina SeibaneTshwane South	MohloliSedibeng East
VOLLEYBALLSECONDARY	Boys15 Years	SBSM JHB Central	Dominican ConventJHB East	MaxekeSedibeng West
	Girls15 Years	MAXEKE Sedibeng West	MidrandJHB East	LodirileGauteg West
	Boys17 Years	QUEENS JHB East	Beverly HillsSeeding West	TM LetlakeGauteng West
	Girls17 Years	FUMANA Ekurhuleni South	PoelanoSeibeng West	ThutoloreJHB West
NETBALLSECONDARY	Girls 14 Years	AFFIES Tshwane South	NoordheuwelGauteng west	DinamikaEkurhuleni South
NETBALLLSEN	Girls MMH19 Years	KRUGERLAAN Sedibeng East	RoodeparkJhb West	MagaliesskoolTshwane North
RUGBYSECONDARY	Boys17 Years	RHODESFIELD Ekurhuleni North	KliptownJhb South	LethabileTshwane South

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Report Back – Cayde de Waal

August 1, 2015 Published by: Simon

Interview: Cayde de Waal

Meet / Championships Report Back
*Name & Surname*	Cayde de Waal
**Name of Champs & Dates**	South African Biathle Championships June 2015 (Buffalo City)
*Events participated in*	South African Biathle Championships June 2014 (Durban)South African Biathle Championships June 2013 (Pretoria)
*Names of medals received*	3rd Place Trophy – South African Biathle Championships June 2015Finishers Medal (Joined 10th Place) – South African Biathle Championships June 2014Finishers Medal (10th Place) – South African Biathle Championships June 2013
*Highlights of the champs*	Sprinting through the finish in 3rd place
*Lessons learned from the champs*	Always watch your back and be aware of your competitors behind you
**General impressions of the champs**	Felt very confident going into the race and enjoyed every moment
*What/ who / motivated you throughout the champs?*	Parents, Family, Coaches, Friends and even one of my teachers on the day. I was also motivated by the chance of qualifying for world’s and achieving that goal.
Anything else you want to mention	Qualifying for the Biathle World Championships in the Republic of Georgia has made all the sacrifices I made during the year well worth it.

Interview: Cayde de Waal

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Report Back – Zander Landman

July 29, 2015 Published by: Simon

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Meet / Championships Report Back
Name & Surname	Zander Landman
Name of Meet / Champs & Dates	Sasol National Winter Swimming Championship29 June – 03 July 2015
Name of Meet / Champs & dates	KZN Speedo Prestige07 July – 11 July 2015
Events participated in	50 Fly, 200 Free, 50 Back, 200 IM, 50 Breast, 100 Back, 200 Breast, 200 Back, 50 Free, 100 Breast
Medals received for which events	50 Fly – Silver, 200 Free – Gold, 50 Back – Gold, 200 IM – Gold, 50 Breast – Silver, 100 Back – Gold, 200 Breast – silver, 200 Back – Gold, 50 Free –bronze, 100 Breast – Silver. Achieved new PB’s on all my events
Highlights of the event	Broke Ryk Neethlings long standing 200m IM champ record (standing for 26 years). My time 2:37.04, also broke NTS Provincial Record.Broke 6 Championship records (50 back, 200 IM, 50 Breast, 200 Breast, 200 Back, 100 Breast) & 3 NTS Provincial Records of which one is 100m Breast that was Cameron van der Burgh’s record standing since 2000. NTS records broken 200m IM, 200 Breast and 100m Breast
Lessons learned from the event	It was great fun competing in an open swimming pool in the middle of winter. It showed me I have resilience and I have what it takes.
General impressions of the meet / meets	Sasol Champs was great, seeing old friends again was great fun!
What/Who motivated you throughout the meet / champs	My grandmother accompanied and motivated me at this gala, and just to see her face after each race how excited she was inspired me to do my best.
Anything Else you want to mention	I had great fun, cannot wait for the next race!