SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, George Municipality, Eden Sport Council and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University hosted the third Western Cape Conference on sport at the university's George Campus on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 March.
NNMU Campus Principal, Prof Quinton Johnson, Rudi Claassen (Vice Chairperson of Eden Sport Council) and Cllr Melvin Naik (George Mayor) welcomed all after which Anroux Marais (MEC: WC Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport) delivered the keynote address to the attendees.
The conference theme of Olympism was well supported by topics like Olympic values; Fundamental principles of Olympism; Assessment of the implementation of the NSRP in the WC; Citius, Altius, Fortius; Diversity in Sport; The Athletes Perspective; Governance and Administration in Sport; Municipalities and Sport; Presentations of a high standard were delivered and frank, robust and serious discussions were at the order of the day.
In his vote of thanks, Desmond Speelman (Chairperson: Eden Sport Council) acclaimed the success of the conference and thanked the partners in this event, DCAS, NMMU, George Municipality and the Eden Sport Sport Council for their vision and delivery of this conference. He also thanked the sponsors for supporting this major event.
After the breakaway sessions where more in depth discussion took place and chaired by Rudi Claassen, David Maans, Granville Campherand Ronald Gabriel, the conference adapted some serious resolutions to be submitted to the relevant role players for discussion and implementation.
· Physical Education must be reinstated in the school curriculum;
· To ensure that national federations embrace the NSRP completely;
· Mandatory maximum allocated portion (15%) of MIG Funding be utilised for sport clubs. No Deviations;
· The Western Cape Sport Confederation/DCAS in partnership with WCED will conduct Olympic Values training sessions, which must be filtered down to all the structures; It is a given that sport can, and should, make a positive contribution to the development of youth and to the quality of life in communities. It brings people together, fosters friendships, reinforces healthy lifestyles, and builds civic pride and community participation. It is the responsibility of each one of us to ensure that we continue to build a strong sport culture in our communities.
For more information contact Dave van der Walt at 082 773 4901 or sportcouncil.eden@gmail.com. The presentations and photos will be available on the website www.edensc.co.zasoon.
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