Gansbaai vs. Santos match - 1 October 2009, Cape Town

After extensive and dedicated training during the month of September, including an action-packed holiday programme, the Gansbaai u/15 boys’ soccer team was ready to challenge the formidable Santos u/15 team in Cape Town. 18 boys traveled to Cape Town along with their Football Foundation coaches to challenge the Junior side of the “The People’s Team” - Santos 1st Division is currently ranked 5th in PSL fixtures. At first the Gansbaai boys were a little nervous to play the experienced team from Cape Town, but in the second half the put up a strong fight and only conceded one goal. Our boys lost 3-0, but they learnt an immense amount and thoroughly enjoyed the game - the experience was amazing! They even got to watch the Santos u/17’s train which was a bonus.

Afterwards the boys visited the Aquarium and the Waterfront for the first time, where they saw 3m ragged tooth sharks, a giant stingray, miniature seahorses and little Nemo fish! They enjoyed every minute! Outside the beautiful sunny day was calling and it was time to play beach soccer at Camps Bay. It was a fun day packed full of excitement and adventure; a day the boys are bound to remember for a long time! A great thanks to the coaches for their support, but also to the boys for their superb behaviour!

September 2009 Holiday Programme - Gansbaai Communal Sports Centre

When you add together a) children on holiday, b) sunny weather & c) various sports, art & activities: it inevitably amounts to FUN FUN FUN! That is exactly what everyone experienced during the Football Foundation’s September holiday programme hosted together with Gansbaai Council Sports.

Every morning boys and girls fuelled up with porridge to get them ready for a day filled with excitement and competition. With the enthusiastic help the coaches and volunteers, the children from Masakhane, Blompark & Gansbaai were able to take part in events ranging from fun activities like the jumping castle, ‘Boeresport’ and art, to sports like mini cricket, soccer, rugby, tennis, volleyball and hockey.

Wednesday started off with the children divided into teams ready to participate in a Boeresport competition. It was just the place to be if you wanted to experience a rugby field full of beaming faces, supporting & encouraging each other with great teamwork. The winner of the day was determined by a Tug-of-War challenge between the two top teams and in the end Danver’s team “The Crusaders” were crowned. The teams received lovely prizes donated by sponsors and individuals - with special mention to Rhino Africa.

To those who missed out: get ready for the December Holiday programme!