{"id":42540,"date":"2021-09-07T23:41:07","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T21:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=42540"},"modified":"2021-09-07T23:41:07","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T21:41:07","slug":"prochorus-and-aitsa-learners-excited-to-take-on-the-2021-fedhealth-mtb-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/cycling\/prochorus-and-aitsa-learners-excited-to-take-on-the-2021-fedhealth-mtb-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Prochorus and Aitsa! learners excited to take on the 2021 Fedhealth MTB Challenge!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learners from Prochorus Community Development <\/strong>and the Aitsa! After Care Centre <\/strong>are eagerly counting down the days to the 6th<\/sup> annual Fedhealth MTB Challenge that will take place at the beautiful Blaauwklippen Wine Estate on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September 2021.<\/p>\n

Started in 1996,\u00a0Prochorus\u00a0<\/strong>is a community-based organisation that offers sustainable programmes to ensure that every person has the opportunity to reach their full potential socially, spiritually, intellectually, physically and emotionally. Through its various programmes, Prochorus journeys with individuals, families and communities from pre-school, right through their educational pathway during school years, supporting the poorest and vulnerable towards an interdependent and sustainable future.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur cycling team is properly starved for competition,\u201d says Jan Scannell, Prochorus Managing Director.\u00a0 \u201cThe pandemic has impacted us in various ways.\u00a0 With regard to our development cyclists, our training regime has continuously been interrupted by the multiple lockdown regulations and event cancellations.\u00a0 Our home base, which is Jonkershoek, has also experienced a severe fire and regular flooding, indirectly causing additional interruptions to training.\u00a0 We are thankful for the entries that have been allocated to us by the organisers of the Fedhealth MTB Challenge.\u00a0 Events like these are a highlight for our team.\u00a0 It motivates the learners to train and opens their eyes to the possibilities within the cycling industry, thus widening their boundaries.\u00a0 The event will also allow the team\u2019s relationships to deepen by providing us with the opportunity to have fun together in a different environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Scannell adds: \u201cThere are many practical ways in which people can support Prochorus.\u00a0 Cyclists can join the team on cycling rides and possibly share their knowledge and skill.\u00a0 They can also assist in hosting mechanic workshops or volunteer at the aftercare centre in Jonkershoek.\u00a0 Computer skills and maintenance is always in demand, while various forms of building maintenance are also often needed.\u00a0 People can donate unwanted cycling goods by either handing it in at Flandria Cycles in Stellenbosch or by contacting me, and then obviously cash donations are always welcome.\u201d\u00a0 For more information or to offer your support visit https:\/\/www.prochorus.org\/<\/a> or email jan@prochorus.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Founded in 2014 the Aitsa! After Care Centre<\/strong> strives to expose children to fun activities and programs in an alternative home environment where they feel loved and special.<\/p>\n

\u201cChildren are at the heart of Aitsa!,\u201d says Kirsty Newby, Aitsa! Sports Facilitator.\u00a0 \u201cSo many of our children come out of vulnerable families and Aitsa! is their safe space.\u00a0 Being able to expose our learners to an MTB event such as the Fedhealth MTB Challenge means the world to us.\u00a0 It\u2019s a\u00a0privilege\u00a0to be able to take them out of their circumstances, albeit just for a day, and give them an opportunity to DREAM again!\u00a0 This event also stirs up passion and dreams for each learner, while giving them the opportunity to\u00a0\u201cshowcase\u201d\u00a0their talents and test out the skills that they have been practicing weekly during MTB practice.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe welcome support from the community,\u201d continues Newby.\u00a0 \u201cFinancial contributions, sport equipment and educational material are always needed, but we also really appreciate \u201ctime\u201d.\u00a0 Supporters can volunteer as a coach, sport volunteer, tutor, educational volunteer or even an arts and culture volunteer.\u00a0 Our learners will be over the moon to be able to make new friends.\u201d\u00a0 For more information or to offer your support visit www.aitsa.org<\/a> or email info@aitsa.org<\/a><\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>2021 Fedhealth MTB Challenge<\/p>\n

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Saturday 11 September 2021<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Venue:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBlaauwklippen Wine Estate, Stellenbosch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\n15km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Fun Ride)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nR195.00<\/strong> per rider<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event & Time<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFedhealth MTB Challenge Kids Event<\/strong>:\u00a0 not timed<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 500m \/ 1 \u2013 5 years of age \/ 10:00<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1.5km \/ 6 \u2013 9 years of age \/ 10:30<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5km \/ 10 \u2013 13 years of age \/ 11:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nR100.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Sunday 12 September 2021<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Venue:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBlaauwklippen Wine Estate, Stellenbosch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\n+- 58km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Marathon)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nR425.00<\/strong> per rider (excludes CSA License)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\n+-28km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Half Marathon)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nR325.00 per rider (excludes CSA License)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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FREE ENTRY<\/u>:<\/strong> Fedhealth members can enter free of charge \u2013 simply by typing in their membership number when entering online!<\/p>\n

EXCITING NEWS<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong> All entrants will receive an exclusive event t-shirt (Fedhealth MTB Challenge Kids Event included), a bottle of THIRSTI Isofit+ and medals will be awarded to all finishers!<\/p>\n

Sensational SPONSOR PRIZES up for grabs will include:<\/p>\n

\u00ab\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 a R30\u00a0000 Specialized<\/strong> Voucher to spend at any Specialize Store<\/p>\n

\u00ab\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 THIRSTI<\/strong> prize hampers for the top three overall finishers (male and female) in the Marathon, Half Marathon and Fun Ride.<\/p>\n

\u00ab\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0x5 Hampers compliments of RIALTO Foods<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00ab\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Beet It Sport<\/strong> Discount Voucher<\/p>\n

PRIZE PURSE<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 The 6th<\/sup> annual Fedhealth MTB Challenge boasts a whopping R30\u00a0000 prize purse for the Marathon (+-60km).\u00a0 The Overall Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s winners will each take home R5000, with R3000 going to second place and R2000 to third place.\u00a0 A percentage of the prize purse will also be allocated to the top three finishers in the following categories:\u00a0 Senior Men and Women, Sub Vet Men and Women, Vet Men and Women, Master Men and Women and Grandmaster Men and Women.\u00a0 To view the Prize Purse Breakdown visit:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\/fedhealth-mtb-challenge-prize-purse\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong> The Fedhealth MTB Challenge proudly supports The Kindness Collaboration.\u00a0 Founded by Fedhealth and Operation Healing Hands (OHH), The Kindness Collaboration focuses on supporting South Africans who cannot afford quality medical care.\u00a0 Mountain bikers can make a donation towards the cause when entering the event online.<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>For more information or to make a direct donation towards The Kindness Collaboration visit https:\/\/www.fedhealth.co.za\/kindness-collaboration\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Facebook<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong> Prochorus Community Development \/ Fedhealth Medical Aid \/ Stillwater MTB Events<\/p>\n

Instagram<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong> @prochoruscd \/ @fedhealthmed \/ @stillwater_mtb_events<\/p>\n

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For more information or to enter the Fedhealth MTB Challenge, contact Stillwater Sports on 082\u00a0991 0045, email entries@stillwatersports.com<\/a> or visit www.stillwatersports.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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