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World champs here we come By BRIAN McLEAN
ships staged in Pretoria this past school holiday. Caleb, whose father played lock for Border and the Cambridge Rugby club, currently attends Arcadia but does all his sport through Stirling Primary while Nathan attends Stirling Primary. As reward for their fine performances at the SA Champs, the
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WHAT an enormous amount of talent there is in schools in and around East London. One never ceases to be amazed at this new generation of scholars who have reached for the stars and succeeded. We at School Sport Extra are proud to be involved and will continue to search, unearth and expose the sports stars of the future. In this edition alone we have Bianca Brown of Hudson High, who is currently in Poland attending the World Junior Team and Individual Championships and Caleb Meistre and Nathan Gallagher of Arcadia and Stirling Primary respectively who are off to Egypt in 13 weeks’ time to compete in a world biathle event. Then there’s yachtsman Joshua Muller of Lilyfontein who is off to Ireland - the list goes on and on. Unfortunately the school holidays did pose a few problems in that a lot of stories had to be stockpiled and this, coupled with mid-year
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examinations, did not make our job any easier. Our thanks to those schools who once again went out of their way to make interviews happen, it’s much appreciated. Remember, we are just a phone call or email away from letting us know what’s going on at your school and who deserves recognition. Our first crossword puzzle compiled by Selborne’s Jeff Fetting proved a hit and among the dozens of entries received, congratulations to our first winner, Alexa Brown who wins R100 School Sport Extra would also like to congratulate Merrifield’s Chase Collett on being named the sports star of the month and the winner of a sponsored R250 voucher. We are also grateful to our advertisers, without whom this magazine would not be possible and we thank you for your continued support. Brian McLean (Editor) 083 708 2734 Brian.extrasport@gmail.com
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Sisipho loves being an all-rounder By BRIAN McLEAN
Sisipho Xamlashe is not only deputy headgirl of Stirling Primary she also has amazing sporting talent. Not only does she play netball, where this year she made the Eastern Cape U13 team which recently attended a provincial tournament in Margate, Sisipho is also an athlete and gymnast of note. Let's start with netball where making the team is, I'm told, quite an achievement. "I started with ball skills at an early age and took to the game right away. I usually play goal-defence but for the Eastern Cape team have been selected as wing-defence,'' she said. "I like being an all-rounder as it's challenging,'' Sisipho added When it comes to gymnastics, Sisipho started in Grade R and went on to make the Eastern Cape team last year where she was voted the best vaulter out of all the provinces. She also does floor, beam and bar and was due to attend further trials this past June holiday.
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of motion. Training programs should centre on the “high repetitions – low loads” principle. Each exercise should not be performed for more than eight repetitions. Fast, sudden and ballistic movements should be avoided. 9. All training sessions should be preceded by a warm-up and stretching routine, and followed by a stretching and cool-down period. 10. To introduce the athlete to specific strength training exercises, it is recommended that no load be used initially. Later, once the athlete has mastered the technique of the exercise, gradual loads can be introduced. If the athlete’s technique begins to break down, the load must be reduced to a point at which the correct technique is restored. 11. The maximum number of formal training sessions, including resistance training, per week for children up to 12 years of age should not exceed three. Each training session should last no longer than 90 minutes. For elite athletes, the total training load may vary according to the sport and the level of competition. However resistance training should never exceed three sessions per week. References can be found on www.sasma.org.za
Grens netball players make their mark By DEREK HINDMAN
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Nine members of the Grens High first netball team that won the Flya Sportswear Tournament in East London recently will again be playing for Grens next year. The reason? They have not yet reached matric while this year the side only has two matriculants. In 2012 the Grens U17 team were the winners of the School Provincial Tournament and went on to finish among the top 10 schools in South Africa at the 2012 School’s National
Tournament. Grens High School this year has 14 provincial players in different age groups representing the Eastern Cape and seven of the first team netball girls are in these teams. They are: Done Muller (U18), Kayla Vorster, Megan MacKenzie, Eloïse Webb, Melodine Jacobs, Anelde Grobler (all U17) and Zaandri van den Bergh (U16). Three teaches at Grens High are involved in coaching Eastern Cape provincial schools teams. They are Carla Nortje U14 team; Zelda Nel U15 and Arlien Myburgh U17. Tel: 043 731 1955 Fax: 043 731 1933 email: tim@budgetoffice.co.za Address: 21 Sheffield Rd Gately, East London
Dribbling their way to the top The four Dalians who made the South African Schools’ B hockey team are back from left, Siya Sityana, Pambili Gada and Callan Hansen. In front is Yamkela Vellem.
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Hockey among schools on the Border is on the rise with six players named in South African U18A and B teams following the recent inter-provincial. Top honours go to the captain of the Selborne first team Sarvesh Naidoo who was named in a South African A squad while Callan Hanson, Pambili Gada, Siya Sityana and Yamkela Velem of Dale College and Hudson Park's Qhayiya Jack were chosen for the South African B side. The six are to attend a special training camp with the venue and date still to be announced. Dale first team hockey coach KJ Friend said the boys had brought great honour to the school. "All four have turned out for Border since U14 level and have talent. They have grown as players over the past year and matured greatly. I've coached them all over the past three years and with their selection, Dale has over the past two years produced five SA Schools' players.'' He was referring to Mkhululi Calana who in 2011 represented the South African A side last year against a corresponding Australian side. Callan, a striker, who has
twice been selected for the South African U16 team, said the quality of hockey at the inter-provincial had been high. He said a striker needed skill, speed, fitness and stamina plus the ability to score to be effective. Goalkeeper Yamkela said he was happy with his selection as he initially didn't think he would make the side. A product of Central Primary, he admitted one had to be brave (and a little crazy) to be a good keeper. His best save was aganst Western Province when he came out on top when faced with a two on one situation. Pambile, a Grade 12 student who plays midfield at school but was selected as a striker, said he preferred striker as he could run more with the ball and liked to express himself. “I've worked hard at my game and so happy that I made the side,'' he said. Siya, also a midfielder who sacrificed rugby for hockey, was just as pleased. He started playing hockey at Dale Junior at U12 level, is the current captain of the Dale first team and vicecaptain of the Border U18 team. He also turns out for the Dale first cricket team. "Hockey is an exciting game where one has to think all the time,'' he said.
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Selborne College first team hockey captain Sarvesh Naidoo will join eighteen other U18 players at a South African Schools A squad hockey team training camp soon. Sarvesh is captain of the unbeaten Selborne College first hockey team. “We have played about 20 matches so far this year and I am proud to say that the Selborne first team is currently rated second on the schoolboy hockey log in South Africa. I live by the motto, never let success get to your head and never let failure get to your heart. Always keep your feet on the ground. “I am waiting for SA Schools programme as usually there are some international fixtures at the end of each season, Sarvesh said. Sarvesh, 17, and in matric has played hockey for the Border U13 U14, U16 and U18 teams over the years. The former Stirling Primary School pupil
started playing hockey at age seven. Last year he gave up playing rugby to concentrate on hockey. Sarvesh still plays cricket for the Selborne second team.
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When it comes to pure dedication to a sport, no need to ask polo-cross star, Chevy-Lea de Jong, 18, of Lilyfontein School. After six years of competing in shows throughout the country and also representing South Africa and Zimbabwe, she should know. Born into a family who lived on a farm and loved horses, Chevy-Lea learnt to ride when tiny but after a fall when jumping, she turned to polo-cross when her father Nick started the sport. But polo cross isn’t an ordinary sport as she’s coached every single day by Jon-Jon Rutherford and father Nick with all three belonging to the East
London Polo Cross Club which had approximately 30 members. Chevy-Lea was chosen to play for the South African all girls’ team last year in a three-Test series against Zimbabwe which South Africa won 3-0. She was also a guest player for Zimbabwe in 2010 following an injury to one of their players. She has four horses named Tango, Polly, Change and Lady Jane. Tango is her favourite while Lady Jane has been claimed by her sister. “The sport is fast and physical and at club level games are played by both boys and girls. In order to be a good polo cross player you have to have a good horse, build up a good understanding with it as well as possess good ball skills,’’ she said.
On leaving school at the end of this year Chevy-Lea is considering studying psychology but you guessed it. She wants to remain in East London so she can continue riding. Go girl.
All roads lead to Lilyfontein By BRIAN McLEAN
School teams will be carefully preparing for the Lilyfontein Adventure Race set for September 7. The race is a qualifier for the South African Championship to be held two weeks later in East London and hosted by Lilyfontein School. Adventure racing is a team sport with four members per team with at least one member being of the opposite sex. The race requires the team to navigate using a 1:50 000 scaled map and a compass through several activities to reach specific check points along the way. No other race information is given ahead of time and teams don’t know the start line until the day before the race. The different scenarios are determined by the environment in which the race is set and can include hiking, running, kloofing, river crossings, mountain biking, canoeing, swimming, rope work (eg, abseiling and raft building), rock climbing, orienteering and special obstacles and tasks that could include environmental assistance to the local community. To qualify for the South African Champs, schools must enter at provincial level such as the Lilyfontein event on September 7 where a first, second or third place qualifies them.
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h g i h a n o s l r i g e g d i r s g Kin By BRIAN McLEAN
Kingsridge coach Debbie Herbst cannot speak highly enough of this year’s school first netball team. And nor can captain Sive Stuurman and vice-captain Sanelise Mgijima. After six matches the team is unbeaten, having beaten Clarendon, Stirling, Port Rex, Kingswood, Queenstown Girls’ High and highly-rated Grens whom Kingsridge narrowly beat 17-16. Last year Grens won 22-17. Netball can be a rough game says Sanelise, who admits to have already received two warnings and that’s why Sive believes to become a good player, one needs commitment, discipline and a love of the game. Sive, who started playing netball in Grade One and has been in the first team the past four years, burst out laughing, then blushed when asked if there was any clowns in the team. “Yes, me,’’ she said, then added the name Nwabisa Gcilitshna. Sive describes this year’s team as one big family while Sanelise who also plays first team tennis says coach Debbie Herbst is like a mother to the team who can be approached any time with a problem. Both have made the Eastern Cape netball team for the third time and this year travelled to Margate. But what does the coach say? “Kingsridge are blessed to have such a talented team this year. They beat Grens after being 8-1 down in the first quarter which showed their never-say-die attitude. “Our trip to Johannesburg for the National All Girls Tournament was a necessary learning curve for the girls and we ended fourth in the country. “A personal highlight for us was the 9-9 draw against Paarl and at the moment Kingsridge remains unbeaten in league fixtures,’’ Debbie said. Debbie added the girls worked hard in the classroom and even harder on the netball court where they displayed a high intensity, running game.
The unbeaten Kingsridge first netball team with captain Sive Stuurman and vice-captain Sanelise Mgijima first and second from left.
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They are the chosen two By BRIAN McLEAN
Two De Vos Malan students Cameron Lentoor and Sinesipho Thabatha, brought honour to their school this past June holiday when they were chosen for the Border U18 Rugby Academy Week and Eastern Cape U12 netball teams respectively. Cameron is equally at home at both scrumhalf and flyhalf but will play scrumhalf for the provincial side. He also made the Academy team last season. De Vos Malan assistant coach Japie Naude, said of Cameron: “We find Cameron more valuable at flyhalf for the school first team. In fact his team members call him the ‘Little General’ and he is versatile in both positions. It’s not surprising then that Cameron says communication between scrumhalf and flyhalf is of vital importance. Cameron, who started playing rugby age nine and who models his game on New Zealand flyhalf Dan Carter, also plays cricket for the school where he bats and five and is a fast bowler. He
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also plays soccer and turns out as a striker for the Spartans Club. “I love all the sport but rugby is my first love,’’ Cameron said. Sinesipho, who travelled to Durban with the team and played wing defence, says playing netball is fun. “It’s nice to run and compete but one must have strong legs, good hands and be able to jump high,’’ she said. Her coach Sabanine Smith described Sinesipho as being very disciplined and a leader who always sets a good example. “She’s a team player who always gives of her best,’’ she said. Although only 12 Sinesipho, whose favourite food is pitsa and who likes R&B music, has ambition and hopes to represent South Africa one day. She started playing netball when in Grade 4 and is also an athlete of note, having competed in the Amathole Championships in Port Elizabeth earlier this year in the 100 and 150-metres sprint as well as the relay.
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Angling is all about skill By BRIAN McLEAN
Don’t talk about the one that got away to Lilyfontein angler Christopher Bryant. At just 16, he’s probably heard and seen it all before. Coming from a fishing family, he first cast a line at about four-years-old not knowing then he would go on to represent Border and South Africa. He first fished for Border when in Grade 6 and every year thereafter. He has also represented the Proteas team since Grade 7 all at U16 level and Last was part of the South African Light Tackle Boat Angling Association team which fished at the Gariep Dam. This year Christopher represented the Border U21 side in Port Elizabeth where he placed sixth with the team coming first. Christopher explains for provincial com-
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Joshua Muller, 17, of Lilyfontein School is in for the time of his life later this year. Why? Well he’s off to Ireland with the South African Sailing team to compete in the Mirror World Championships. The South African team have planned an early departure as they will also sail in the Irish Nationals and Irish World Champs events. Joshua started sailing dinghies three years ago before progressing to a Dart. When his father Bruce bought a Mirror and Fireball, he learnt to sail them as well. According to Joshua, sailing is a highly technical sport and good sailors are born with the talent to sail.
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petition only 4kg line is used, irrespective whether it’s salt or fresh water so it’s amazing his biggest non-edible catch to date was a 55kg Ragged Tooth Shark which he landed in Port Elizabeth. “It took me about 45 minutes to land and gave me one heck of a fight,’’ he recalls. This year he was the third most successful angler in the country at U21 level and again hopes to make the SA U21 team which gets named in August. So what makes a good angler and why angling?, I ask: “I love being out there with nature. To be a good fisherman you must have passion and be determined and patient. “If you use the wrong bait for the wrong fish they wont bite and if you fish in the wrong spot there are no fish to bite,’’ he points out wisely. Somehow this remark rings a bell!
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“To be a really good sailor, one must possess skill and experience as it can get scary out there. “Wind and big waves are always a danger and just two weeks ago we were sailing in perfect conditions when within a minute the weather changed and we had to drop sail as the wind was too strong to handle.’’ Mossel Bay was what Joshua described as his first big regatta when, only 14, he sailed in the Optimum Class. He then moved to a bigger boat which carries two people (Mirror) which he skips with his brother Nathan as crew. While an average race takes approximately 40 minutes depending on the weather conditions, the start
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This contribution came from MIKE WILLIAMS who attended the Eastern Cape Cross Country Mountain Bike provincial trials at the Old Selbornian Club last month and memories came flooding back .
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The more things change the more they stay the same. I thought of my childhood in Vincent where we had a cycle track in Western Avenue under the fig tree and how all the youngsters in the neighbourhood would gather after school in order to compete against each other on their Raleigh or Phillips bicycles. You could choose whatever size bicycle you wanted as long as it was either 24 or 36 inch. No custom made frames in those days although drop handles were a big advantage. By Saturday these modern day gladia-
tors had already studied the course on Google earth examining and analysing each and every gradients and contour. Their mountain bikes weigh about 8kgs and are made of space age carbon fibre .The clusters are made of titanium.(by the they are no longer called cogs) What happened to steel frames ,fixed cogs, 3-speeds and derailers? I asked a youngster what tyre pressure he was using and his reply was ” 3.5 bars”. Why don’t they just put an old hose pipe in their tyres, like the good old days when we couldn’t afford to fix any more punctures with the Dunlop repair kit because the solution was finished? “Don’t forget your bomb”. The first thought that came to my mind was does the cyclist plan to blow up the opposition? A bomb is the new improved version of an energy drink. Why can’t they just drink water? On the longer rides they carry “camel packs”. For the uninformed a camel pack is a bag of water you strap on your back with a tube over your shoulder to suck on whilst riding. No time to waste you know. On the second lap I overheard a spectator shouting: “What’s your heart rate?” to which the rider replied that it was 180. They wear heart rate monitors in order to gauge the level of
performance. These gladiators are clad in colourful skin tight fitting lycra suits with special shoes that clip into pedals. The sponsor’s name is well displayed. Gone are the days of T shirts, barefoot or tackies. Some of the bikes have computers on board and they can tell: How far you have travelled , how long it has taken, your average speed, your cadence (that is how fast your pedals are turning), the height you have climbed since the start of your trip. Some even have GPS built in. What does this all this cost? I believe an average bike cost around R35 000 and they can go up to R100 000. Hats off to the organisers, they must have spent hour and hours preparing the track erecting all the danger tape and sign posts. I thought Old boys club had gone into the poultry business in order to fund raise when I saw a sign pointing to “chicken run”. I discovered that these are alternative routes for the not so experienced cyclists who are not brave or stupid enough to attempt the really big obstacles All said and done mountain bike riding is an ideal family sport and it was a very enjoyable outing and I would encourage anybody to take part or just go and have a look, as this was an ideal way to spend a Saturday morning.
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I love playing prop By DEREK HINDMAN
Thabani Mtsi received great news recently. He has been selected as part of a 28-player squad that will represent the U18A South African Schools' team in three international fixtures next month. The Selborne College first team rugby player’s life has been drastically changed in one year. “I have always loved my rugby. Last season while playing as flank for the school second team our coach Mr (Max) Norman suggested that I try playing at loose head prop. This season I made the prop position my own for the first team. I just love playing there. I was overjoyed when I got the message recently that I will part of the SA Schools' programme,” he said Next month the SA Schools' U18 team will play England in Cape Town, France in George and Wales in Wellington. “It looks like all 28 players in the
squad will get game time over the three matches and I am looking forward to showing that I am not a standard prop. Props are normally the slowest players on the field and their ball handling skills are not always too good. I will change that perception,” he said. Thabani credited a school buddy for awakening the dream of playing for SA Schools. “My best friend said he believed I was good enough to make the SA team and the dream just grew bigger and bigger from then. I have learnt to build on huge dreams this last year. “There are a lot of people I need to thank but most of all I must thank my mom and dad for their support. My dad has always been on the touchline rooting as he was a former rugby player himself and that has been really special. Mom, dad I will make you proud,” he concluded.
It’s Gold for Amathole U13s Back: Akhanya Rebe, Troy Mynhardt, Vishay Naidoo, Keagan Hykes, Siphosihloe Salwa
11 Answers for crossword for June edition Down. 1. Rub; 2. BSA; 3. Box; 5. Strap; 6. Ashes; 7. Raquet; 8. Scarf; 9. Athletic; 11. Lap; 15. Digs; 16. Rafa; 18. OR. Across. 1. Rib; 4. Sportsman; 10. Travel; 12. Squash; 13. SA; 14. Fielder; 17. Ate; 19. Trackstar. Crossword supplied by Mr Fetting of Selborne College
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The U13 Amathole boys hockey team recently returned from the National U13 tournament in Cape Town having claimed GOLD medals in the A Section. Under the watchful eye of coach, Malcolm Mopp, and manager, Ronald Williams, these boys produced some outstanding hockey. Keagan Hykes was the top goalscorer of
the tournament with 11 (eleven) goals. Results: Beat North West 4 – 2 Beat KZN Inland 1 – 0 Drew with KZN Coastal 1 – 1 Beat Mpumalanaga 5 – 0 Beat EP 2 – 1 Beat WP 2 – 1 Beat Boland 4 – 1
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Callum is big on water sports By Derek Hindman
Callum Breetzke who is just 14 years-old has already packed a lot into his life. The grade 9 Selborne College pupil is big on water sports. He also sings with the Chamber Choir, plays piano and even won a gold medal at the Music Eisteddfod for his performance on saxophone. Callum does double paddling, water polo, surf lifesaving and ski and malibu boarding. “I paddle doubles with my dad and we have done The Fish River Canoe Marathon, which is about 80km, twice. We have also done The Breede Canoe Marathon in the Western Cape once. We hope to compete in both events again this year,” he said. He is a member of the Eastern Cape life saving team. Callum started life saving at the East London Life Saving Club when he was eight years old. This year he won the U15 Eastern Cape Surf Ski Championships and finished second at the Eastern Cape U15 Malibu Championships. Callum is also a member of the Border U15
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swimming team. He competed at the Inter Provincial Gala as a breaststroke swimmer. He is the grandson of East London Joan Harrison who won a gold medal for South Africa at the 1952 Olympics in the 100m backstroke. “My gran is definitely a role model for me and so is my dad as he has represented South Africa at life saving. Callum plays water polo for the Selborne U15 A team. “I play lock for the U15 D rugby team at school. I think that water polo, life saving and paddling are the sports I hope to carry on with after school. “I am involved in the video club at school. My favourite subjects are Technology, Maths and Science. I enjoy computers and plan to study computers, engineering or medicine after I leave school,” Callum added. He has finished third in his grade. “Being involved in so many activities is time consuming, but fortunately at Selborne College teachers encourage this kind of participation in all sports.”
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