{"id":42656,"date":"2021-10-01T19:41:23","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T17:41:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=42656"},"modified":"2021-10-01T19:41:23","modified_gmt":"2021-10-01T17:41:23","slug":"the-search-for-sas-best-athletics-school-kicks-off-at-twizza-super-school-series-regional-qualifier-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/athletics\/the-search-for-sas-best-athletics-school-kicks-off-at-twizza-super-school-series-regional-qualifier-1\/","title":{"rendered":"The search for SA\u2019s best athletics school kicks off at Twizza Super School Series Regional Qualifier #1"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Twizza Super School Series Regional Qualifier #1 <\/strong>inspired nail-biting Track & Field action at the Ruimsig Athletics Stadium (Roodepoort) on Wednesday 29 September 2021 with a strong contingent SA schools toeing the line ready to contend for the coveted title of SA\u2019s best athletics school!<\/p>\n

Launched in 2019, the Twizza Super School Series has very quickly become a highlight on the schools\u2019 athletics calendar and has one clear goal in mind \u2013 to crown SA\u2019s best athletics school!\u00a0 There can be only ONE WINNER!\u00a0 The winning school will take home bragging rights for one year!<\/p>\n

There was no shortage of competition at the Ruimsig Athletics Stadium with teams going the extra mile to secure points for their schools.<\/p>\n

Precious Molepo from Prestige College ran a new PB in the Girls U17 200m in a time of 24.14 seconds.\u00a0 \u201cI am very grateful and happy,\u201d says Molepo, who also secured the top spot on the podium in the Girls U17\u00a0400m in an impressive time of 54.16 seconds.<\/p>\n

Naledi Makgatha from Vorentoe High School took gold in the Girls U17\u00a03000m race in a time of 09:54.37.\u00a0 \u201cI felt very good.\u00a0 It wasn\u2019t hard.\u00a0 The 3000m is my favourite race.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rolandt Grosskopf from Menlopark High School secured a double victory in the Boys U15\u00a0100m and 200m races.\u00a0 \u201cIt was a good run. I didn\u2019t have the best of starts, but I got up to speed nicely. I am going to keep working up until Nationals and then run the best times there. \u00a0That\u2019s ultimately my goal.\u201d\u00a0 Grosskopf completed the 100m in 10.82 seconds and the 200m in 21.79 seconds.<\/p>\n

The action was unfortunately cut short late afternoon due to severe weather conditions.\u00a0 Showing true sportsmanship all participating schools agreed that instead of winners being announced, unofficial results would apply based on the ranking list.\u00a0 The Top Three schools in each category according to the raking list were:<\/p>\n

Male Team Category<\/u>:\u00a0 Menlopark High School, Prestige College and Afrikaanse Ho\u00ebr Seunskool Pretoria (Affies).<\/p>\n

Female Team Category<\/u>:\u00a0 Menlopark High School, Prestige College and Helpmekaar College.<\/p>\n

Mixed Team Category<\/u>:\u00a0 Menlopark High School, Prestige College and Helpmekaar College.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe could not have asked for a better start to the 2021\/2022 Twizza Super School Series,\u201d says Lance Coertzen, Twizza Group Marketing Manager.\u00a0 \u201cOne thing was clear the athletes were hungry for competition, and this is evident in the fantastic results that were achieved.\u00a0 A big congratulations to each and every athlete that participated.\u00a0 We were blown away by the excitement and the vibe, while the camaraderie amongst team members was truly heart-warming.\u201d<\/p>\n

Coertzen adds: \u201cWe are extremely proud to be part of the special moments that were made today and cannot wait for the action of the Regional Qualifier #2 <\/strong>that will take place at the Greenpoint Athletics Stadium (Cape Town) on Saturday 23 October 2021.\u00a0 Get ready to #TasteTheMoment with Twizza.\u201d<\/p>\n

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EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 2021 \/ 2022 Twizza Super School Series<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Twizza Super School Series<\/strong> Regional Qualifier #2 <\/strong>will take place at the Green Point Athletics Stadium<\/strong> on Saturday 23 October 2021.\u00a0 <\/strong>Once completed the Regional Qualifier #1<\/u> and Regional Qualifier #2<\/u> results will be tallied, with the overall Top 40 Boys Teams and Top 40 Girls Teams advancing to the Twizza Super School Series<\/strong> National <\/strong>Final<\/strong> that will take place at the Ruimsig Athletics Stadium (Roodepoort)<\/strong> on Saturday 19 February 2022<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Regional Qualifiers & Qualifying Provinces:<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Regional Qualifier:<\/strong><\/td>\nDate:<\/strong><\/td>\nArea:<\/strong><\/td>\nVenue:<\/strong><\/td>\nQualifying Provinces:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Regional Qualifier #2<\/strong><\/td>\nSaturday 23 October 2021<\/td>\nWestern Province<\/td>\nGreenpoint Athletics Stadium (Cape Town)<\/td>\nEastern Cape, Western Cape, Free State, Kwazulu- Natal and Northern Cape (Free State, Kwazulu-Natal and Northern Cape can select at which regional final they want to participate)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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National Final:<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nArea:<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\nVenue:<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\nQualifying Provinces:<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Saturday 19 February 2022<\/td>\nGauteng Province<\/td>\nRuimsig Athletics<\/p>\n

Stadium (Roodepoort)<\/td>\n

Eastern Cape, Western Cape,<\/p>\n

Free State, Gauteng, Kwazulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern<\/p>\n

Cape and North West<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Additional Information<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Entry Fee \/ Students Participating:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nEntry for competing schools is FREE <\/strong>of charge.\u00a0 <\/strong>Team Managers download the entry form from the event website www.superschoolseries.com<\/a>.\u00a0 Send the completed entry for to info@superschoolseries.com\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Students Supporting:<\/strong><\/td>\nNOT PERMITTED due to COVID protocols.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spectators and Supporters:<\/strong><\/td>\nNOT PERMITTED due to COVID protocols.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Entry Requirements:<\/strong><\/td>\nEach school will be required to enter a team of 15 athletes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Categories will include:<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\nBoys, Girls and Combined Winners\u2019 competition.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Age Group:<\/strong><\/td>\nIn 2021:\u00a0 U15, U17 and U19<\/p>\n

In 2022: U15, U17 and U19 (U20 ASA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Events that can be entered will include<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\n100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m (Boys & Girls), Open Medley Relay (100m, 200m, 300m & 400m Boys & Girls), short hurdles, long hurdles, long jump, triple jump, high jump, shot-put, discus and javelin for age groups U\/17 and U\/19.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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What\u2019s NEW in 2021<\/u><\/strong>?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nThe Twizza Super School Series will boast an action-packed Open Medley Relay Category for 100m, 200m, 300m and 400m Boys and Girls.\u00a0 This category is guaranteed to add an interesting spin on team selection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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PLEASE NOTE<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 The event organisers will at all times adhere to Government Regulations regarding COVID-19.<\/p>\n

Facebook<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>@SuperSchoolSeries<\/p>\n

Instagram<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 @SuperSchoolSeries<\/p>\n

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About Twizza<\/u><\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>A proudly South African carbonated soft drink, Twizza was created in 2003.\u00a0 We pride ourselves on providing the consumer with an authentic taste experience that rivals the global brands.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

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For more information on the Twizza Super School Series please email info@superschoolseries.com<\/a> or visit www.superschoolseries.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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