{"id":26204,"date":"2019-02-11T18:34:30","date_gmt":"2019-02-11T16:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=26204"},"modified":"2019-02-11T18:34:30","modified_gmt":"2019-02-11T16:34:30","slug":"fasttimes-on-the-cards-at-puma-school-of-speed-4-in-pretoria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/fasttimes-on-the-cards-at-puma-school-of-speed-4-in-pretoria\/","title":{"rendered":"#FastTimes on the cards at PUMA School of Speed #4 in Pretoria"},"content":{"rendered":"

The LC de Villiers Sportsground (Pretoria) is in for a speed storm on Saturday, 02 March 2019 as junior track & field stars prepare to go #ForeverFaster following in the footsteps of the World\u2019s Fastest Man Usain Bolt at the PUMA School of Speed #4<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Launched in November 2016 by PUMA and Stillwater Sports, the series is committed to the development of athletics talent in South Africa by discovering the fastest young Speedsters.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe literally hit the year running with the 2019 PUMA School of Speed track & field meets,\u201d said Michael Meyer, Managing Director Stillwater Sports.\u00a0 \u201cThe first three meets where exceptionally well supported in Stellenbosch, Roodepoort (Johannesburg) and KwaZulu Natal<\/a>.\u00a0 Junior track & field stars gave their all, ensuring an action packed day both for athletes and spectators alike.\u00a0 We look forward to continuing the action in Pretoria in March.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first three PUMA School of Speed meets delivered #FastTimes and action-packed racing,\u201d said PUMA Marketing Director Brett Bellinger.\u00a0 \u201cOur junior track & field stars did not disappoint, proving that the future of the sport is #ForeverFaster in South Africa.\u00a0 We are excited to host the fourth (and second last meet for 2019) at the LC de Villiers Sportsground (Pretoria) as we continue our search for South Africa\u2019s fastest young Speedsters.\u00a0 We are proud to help grow the exhilarating sport and look forward to growing our PUMA ambassador programme in 2019.\u201d<\/p>\n

Junior track & field stars can look forward to meeting South African middle-distance runner and 2019 <\/strong>PUMA School of Speed <\/strong>Vice Principal<\/strong>, Gena L\u00f6fstrand in the Vice Principal\u2019s office at the stadium.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe PUMA School of Speed Series is a great platform for up and coming athletes to showcase their talent and all the hard work that they\u2019ve put into their sport.\u00a0 It gives athletes something to work for and something to look forward to, a reason to pursue athletics. I believe that PUMA is becoming a powerful force in helping grow athletics in South Africa,\u201d said L\u00f6fstrand.<\/p>\n

The PUMA School of Speed\u2019s <\/strong>first Head Girl, Rose Xeyi (Soweto, Prestige College) will be seen in action in Pretoria.\u00a0 \u201cI love the PUMA School of Speed Series because it gives young athletes the opportunity to showcase their talent.\u00a0 It is one of the best platforms for explosive athletics.\u201d<\/p>\n

PUMA Star<\/strong>, Benu Meintjes\u00a0(19) from Kimberley is hoping to be injury free by Saturday, 02 March.\u00a0 \u201cIt means the world to me to be a PUMA ambassador,\u201d confirmed Meintjes.\u00a0 \u201cIt means that I have a team who supports me and gives me the opportunities to live out my talents doing what I love.\u00a0 Being associated with one of the best brands in the world is a great confidence booster.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe PUMA School of Speed Series is a great initiative,\u201d continues Meintjies.\u00a0 \u201cIn addition to identifying talented athletes, the series also ensures great racing opportunities and experiences.\u00a0 It\u2019s also the best organized track meets that I have ever attended.\u00a0 My goal at each meet will be to do my best, while having fun.\u201d\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 PUMA School of Speed #4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Headed by the World\u2019s Fastest Man Usain Bolt, the PUMA School of Speed Series was launched in 2016 with the goal of identifying exceptional young South African athletes who believe that their future is #ForeverFaster.\u00a0 Junior track & field stars between the ages of 14-19 can follow in the footsteps of Usain Bolt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSaturday, 02 March 2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nLC de Villiers Sportsground (Pretoria)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n11:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:\u00a0 <\/strong>Athletes<\/td>\nNo Cost to enter the event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEnter Online<\/u><\/em><\/strong>:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 www.schoolofspeed.com<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nPlease Note<\/u><\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Athlete entries close two days prior to each event.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:\u00a0 <\/strong>Spectators<\/td>\nR20 \/ adults<\/p>\n

R10 \/ children<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nPay as you enter the stadium.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Events:<\/strong><\/td>\n100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, Long Jump, High Jump, 100m Hurdles (Boys 15, Girls 17 & 19 only), 90m Hurdles (Girls 15 only) and 90m Hurdles (Girls 15 only) and 110m Hurdles (Boys 17 & 19 only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Age Categories:<\/strong><\/td>\nU15, U17 and U19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

All entrants will stand a chance to be scouted and contracted to the PUMA Squad. The contract will be for the duration of one calendar year.<\/p>\n

Podium winners of each event final will win the following<\/u>:<\/p>\n