GARDEN ROUTE DISTRICT ATHLETICS NEWS - A number of athletes from Eden Athlete Management Services (EAMS) in Mossel Bay have been chosen to participate in the SACSSA National Athletics Championships in September.
SACSSA stands for the Southern African Christian Schools' Sports Association.
Jannie Nel, of EAMS, said the athletes would take part in these track and field championships as part of the SACSSA Western Province Athletics team.
The athletes are
- Anke Boshoff (G12 Javelin and Long Jump)
- Tegan Prinsloo (G14 100m, 200m and Long Jump)
- Luné van Zyl (G15 100m, 200m and 400m)
- Daniel Button (B17 400m, 800m and 1 500m)
- Chanelle Britz (G15 Hammer Throw, Discus and Shotput)
- Karlien Oelofse (G10 Shotput)
- Deacon Cooper (B15 Hammer Throw, Discus and Shotput)
- Daniël du Preez (B12 100m, 150m and Long Jump)
Nel, an Athletics South Africa level two coach, is coaching these athletes.
He said: "We are hoping for two or three local athletes to be added to the team, depending on their results at the SACSSA regional championships in Mossel Bay on 21 August."
The national championships take place on 24 and 25 September in Durban. Athletes have to pay for their own transport, accommodation, clothing and participation in the championships.
Companies willing to support these athletes by means of sponsored prizes (for raffle tickets) or cash sponsorships can contact Nel (083 265 0798, jannie-nel@hotmail.com). "We will give all companies who support these athletes the maximum exposure possible," Nel said.
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