By Cindy Preller | External Relations Manager
Twelve children who are participating in United Through Sport South Africa’s programmes in Nelson Mandela Bay have been selected to represent their province (states) in either rugby or hockey.
“We are exceptionally proud of these young sport stars who always give their best on the field. Nurturing talent from a young age is crucial for the development of the children and we pride ourselves in unlocking sporting opportunities for the talented children who participate in our programmes,” said United Through Sport South Africa Director Nick Mould.
Currently 140 children across Nelson Mandela Bay participate in United Through Sport’s Junior School of Excellence (JSE) programme. The programme offers an additional two hours of teaching and coaching every day after school – providing extra academic support in Maths and English, further sports coaching, life skills classes and personal mentoring. Deserving children from the JSE are then selected for our Senior School of Excellence Programme (SSE), for placement at some of the top participating high schools in Nelson Mandela Bay.
At Astra Primary School three boys were selected for the Eastern Province (EP) Hockey Under-13 team: Caylan (C team), Trent (B team) and Coby (C team). In addition, Caleb – also from Astra Primary School - was selected for the EP Hockey Under-14 A team. In the Under-14 B team Sachin was selected to represent his school, Alexander Road High School.
Claredon Park pupil Wayvin made the EP Hockey Under-13 A team, while fellow school mate Keenan had been selected for the final round of the EP Rugby Trials which will be held in Bloemfontein later this month, where the A and B teams are selected.
At St. George’s Primary School Keanu made the EP Hockey Under 13-B team and Clireez made the EP Hockey Under-13 B team.
In the United Through Sport’s Senior School of Excellence Programme, Kiara from Alexander Road High School made the Hockey Under 18-A team, as well as Kyra from Pearson High School. Kaarian, also from Alexander Road High School, made the Under 18-A boy's team.
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