{"id":21484,"date":"2018-08-21T20:25:17","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T18:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=21484"},"modified":"2018-08-21T20:25:17","modified_gmt":"2018-08-21T18:25:17","slug":"performing-arts-groups-ready-to-impress-at-fnb-joburg-10k-cityrun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/performing-arts-groups-ready-to-impress-at-fnb-joburg-10k-cityrun\/","title":{"rendered":"Performing Arts Groups ready to impress at FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN"},"content":{"rendered":"

Three of Joburg\u2019s leading performing arts groups, the Sophiatown Majorettes Club, Parktown Boys\u2019 Brass Band and the Field Band Foundation will be back in full force entertaining runners in style at the 3rd<\/sup> annual FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN on Monday, 24 September 2018 (National Heritage Day).<\/p>\n

Established in Westbury in 2015, the Sophiatown Majorettes Club <\/strong>aims to restore the sport of majorettes in township communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo be invited back to this prestigious event means that we did something right,\u201d says Leanne King- Alexander, Head Coach Sophiatown Majorettes Club.\u00a0 \u201cFor many of our girls the 2017 FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN was their first time being exposed to an event.\u00a0 Many of our girls have never left the township.\u00a0 Our involvement with the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN definitely enhanced their confidence.\u00a0 We are once again looking forward to experiencing the adrenaline rush.\u00a0 Cheering on the runners was thrilling, but nothing beat the feeling when the runners stopped to dance with us.\u00a0 Runners can expect spectacular synchronized choreography, energy and passion; with a burst of colour.\u201d<\/p>\n

Celebrating their third appearance at the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN, the Parktown Boys’ High School<\/strong> has a reputation for excellence in music as an extra-curricular activity.<\/p>\n

According to Godfrey Bell, Master in Charge at the Parktown Boys\u2019 High School Band, the band is a traditional marching band that has been part of the school structure and culture for more than 80 years. \u00a0\u00a0\u201cOur members are school boys between 14-17 years of age,\u201d says Bell.\u00a0 \u201cOur school is located in Parktown Johannesburg and most of these learners reside in the area.\u00a0 By performing at the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN we are able to give back (to our community) a culture of fun, music, talent, focus, determination and creativity.\u00a0 Runners can expect to hear fun music, while having a great time and experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Established in 1997, the Field Band Foundation<\/strong>\u00a0is a non-profit company that aims to bring the global performance band concept to disadvantaged areas of South Africa, with the goal to develop a uniquely indigenous variant of this performance type.\u00a0\u00a0 The ages of band members range from 10 \u2013 21.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Field Band Foundation operates in 7 out of 9 provinces in South Africa and currently has 23 Field Bands across the country,\u201d says Tsetse Baloyi, Field Band Foundation Communications and Events Officer.\u00a0 \u201cThis will be the third time that our bands perform at the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN.\u00a0 We look forward to showcasing our music and dance skill while motivating runners to keep going until the finish.\u00a0 Participants can expect a splash of colours and electrifying performances from five of our Field bands:\u00a0 Soweto Field Band, Springs Field Band, Hammanskraal Field Band, Alexander Field Band and Witbank Field Band.\u201d<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u>:\u00a0 2018 FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN
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Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nMonday, 24 September 2018 (National Heritage Day)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nStart <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 FNB Bank City in Johannesburg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nFinish –<\/em><\/strong> Mary Fitzgerald Square<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nStandard Entry:<\/em>\u00a0 <\/strong>R170 (licensed) \/ R190 (unlicensed)<\/p>\n

Gold Package Entry:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 R850 (licensed) \/R870 (unlicensed)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Entries Close:<\/strong><\/td>\nMonday, 10 September 2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

PRIZE PURSE<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>The 2018 <\/strong>FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN boasts an impressive Prize Purse of R250\u00a0000.\u00a0 Prize money has been allocated to the top 10 finishers in the Open Category (male and female).\u00a0 The winner of the 2018 event will take home an impressive R30\u00a0000 prize, while the 2nd<\/sup> and 3rd<\/sup> place finishers will take home R17\u00a0000 and R13\u00a0000 respectively.\u00a0 The top 3 finishers in the junior, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+ categories will take home R3000, R2000 and R1000 respectively.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE<\/a> to view the entire Prize Purse breakdown.<\/p>\n

EXCITING ON ROUTE ACTIVATION<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0 A highlight at the 2017 event, the exciting #ForeverFaster PUMA \u2018Beat Bolt\u2019 sprint<\/strong> will once again be the source of much excitement and #FastTimes.\u00a0 Runners will need to give their all over a 100m sprint (as part of the event route).\u00a0 This section of the route will be timed.\u00a0 The runner (male and female) to clock the fastest time over\u00a0 the 100m will take home a PUMA shopping voucher to the value of R10\u00a0000.<\/p>\n

CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 When entering online runners can choose to support one (or all three) of the event\u2019s charities:\u00a0\u00a0 the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation, <\/strong>the Johannesburg SPCA<\/strong> and the Reach For A Dream Foundation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 <\/strong>Joburg-10K<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0 <\/strong>@joburg10K<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong>\u00a0 @Joburg10K<\/a><\/p>\n

Official hashtag:<\/strong>\u00a0 #J10krun<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong>\u00a0 www.joburg10k.com<\/a><\/p>\n

About the FNB Run Your City Series<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

FNB is proud to bring you the FNB Run Your City Series. The series encompasses three unique mass races namely the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN, FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN and the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN. The three races are about inclusivity for all as well as encouraging business involvement, family, world class achievement and fun for all participants.<\/p>\n

FNB\u2019s strategy is to engage with our clients and non-clients through healthy lifestyle activities, where we sponsor selected sporting events that allow us relationship building opportunities, ensuring that we enrich the communities and the lives of those around us. Through the runs, we encourage runners to run their city their way. We invite all runners back to the city to experience the rejuvenation, revival and renewed city centres.<\/p>\n

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