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South Africa Netball & Hockey Tour
South Africa Netball and Hockey Tour, July 2019
Sunday 14th July - Travel.
Monday 15th July - Landed in Port Elizabeth and in the evening arrived with host families.
Tuesday 16th July - Early morning coaching sessions at Collegiate Girls’ High School with matches in the evening vs Westering High.
RESULTS V WESTERING HIGH
Netball 1st Drew 28-28 2/3 Lost 19-6
Hockey 1st Won 5-0 2nd Won 1-0.
Wednesday 17th July - Travelled to Kariega Game Reserve.
Thursday 18th July - Early morning game drive where we spotted four of the Big 5: Elephants, Lion, Buffalo and Rhinos.
After lunch travelled to the local township where we took part in an afternoon activities session with the local children, this was organised by the Kariega Foundation. We played netball, football and skipping games as well as learning traditional African dances and songs.
Friday 19th July- Final game drive then travelled to Pearson High school for the next fixture.
RESULTS V PEARSON HIGH
Netball 1st Lost 17-9 2/3 Lost 5-2
Hockey 1st Won 1-0 2nd Lost 4-0
RESULTS V HERMANUS HIGH SCHOOL
Netball 1st Won 26-17 2/3 Lost 14-10
Hockey 1st Won 5-1 2nd Won 2-1
Saturday 20th July- Had a relaxing day at the waterfront in Knysna.
Sunday 21st July- Travelled to Hermanus and took part in Quad biking.
Monday 22nd July- Match day v Hermanus High School
Tuesday 23rd July- Due to bad weather the Cape Canopy Tour was cancelled, instead we went to watch the Lion King in 3-D. After which we travelled to La Rochelle Girls’ High School to meet our final hosts.
Wednesday 24th July- Early morning coaching sessions followed by relaxing afternoon in Stellenbosch Town Centre with matches in the evening against La Rochelle Girls’ High Thursday 25th July- We travelled to Drakenstein Lion Park which provides a sanctuary for vulnerable lions. Afterwards we travelled toward Cape Town to play another match against Herschel Girls’ School
RESULTS V LA ROCHELLE GIRLS’ HIGH
Netball 1st Lost 39-22 2/3 Lost 23-12
Hockey 1st Drew 0-0 2nd Lost 1-0
RESULTS V HERSCHEL GIRLS’ SCHOOL
Hockey 1st Lost 3-1 2nd Lost 6-0
Friday 26th July- Travelled to Robben Island via Nelson Mandela Gateway, where we were guided by an ex-prisoner. After returning to the mainland we arrived at Wynberg Girls’ School for our last matches of the trip.
RESULTS:
Netball 1st Won 31-11 2nd Lost 13-9 3rd Lost 25-11 4th Lost 28-4
Saturday 27th July- We travelled to the airport stopping off at Camps Bay for lunch.
MATCH REPORTS Westering High - Hockey
Although it was our first match of the Tour and everyone was slightly tired from the previous very competitive netball match, the 1st XI played exceptionally well winning 5-0. Individual skill was high yet we managed to secure the win through digging deep and teamwork.
Pearson High School - Hockey
This was a more physically intense match. We managed to secure an early goal via a short corner. For the remaining minutes our defence was very strong and Rachel Padgett made some incredible saves resulting in 1-0.
Hermanus High School - Hockey
After quite a relaxing morning everyone was full of energy, which resulted in the leg work on the pitch being phenomenal. Everyone’s sheer effort and encouragement on the side lines allowed us to win comfortably 5-1.
La Rochelle Girls’ High School - Hockey
This was a very tough match, however we had more possession. Unfortunately we were unable to convert any goals but managed to draw 0-0 due to excellent defence.
Herschel Girls’ School - Hockey
As it was our last match of the trip everyone wanted to end on a high. However our opposition were more clinical in the D and were able to transfer and pass the ball at high speed. This resulted in a 3-1 loss.
