The Spar Proteas held a successful netball clinic in Mbombela, where the players reached out to young netball players in the region last week.
Over 200 pupils from schools around the greater Mbombela area attended the clinic and were thrilled to meet their heroes, who recently returned from their tour to New Zealand and Australia.
The Proteas players included captain Khanyisa Chawane, Kamogelo Maseko, and Tarle Mathe. “It was such a pleasure to return to my home area and give something back to the community that raised me. I was impressed by the enthusiasm and talent on offer,” Chawane said.
“So, we are hoping for more clinics of this nature to try to empower and motivate more young aspiring female athletes in the country.”
While the trio was engaging with young aspiring netball players, coach Jenny van Dyk met up with coaches in the area to give them some advice about coaching and mentoring young players.
Spar national PR, sponsorship and communications manager, Mpudi Maubane, said the clinics were in line with the brand’s commitment to community development.
“Spar has been involved with netball since 2000 and we want to develop the game at all levels, from the grassroots to the national team,” Maubane said.
“Netball is the biggest women’s sport in South Africa, and clinics like this help spread the game in all areas.
“Coach Jenny van Dyk is also helping to spread the game by giving coaches in the region coaching advice.
“She [Van Dyk] is a very experienced coach who has risen through the ranks, and coaches in Mpumalanga will benefit from her experience.
“This is in line with Spar’s commitment to empowering local communities.”
