{"id":43206,"date":"2022-02-14T22:06:38","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T20:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=43206"},"modified":"2022-02-14T22:06:38","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T20:06:38","slug":"olympic-signs-as-footwear-and-apparel-partner-of-the-twizza-super-school-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/olympic-signs-as-footwear-and-apparel-partner-of-the-twizza-super-school-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Olympic signs as footwear and apparel partner of the Twizza Super School Series!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recently relaunched into the Southern African market, Olympic has proudly signed as the footwear and apparel partner of South Africa\u2019s most iconic school\u2019s track and field athletics series, the Twizza Super School Series!<\/p>\n

Although dating back to its establishment in 1918, Olympic has relaunched into the South African market in a big way \u2013 with an exciting and newly invigorated line of sports footwear and apparel.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are both excited and proud to partner with SA\u2019s most exciting school\u2019s athletics series, the Twizza Super School Series,\u201d says Gary Van Rooyen, Managing Director of Olympic. \u201cNot only will we be able to introduce our brand to SA\u2019s most influential market, the youth, but we will also be able to join these incredible athletes on their journey to becoming the stars of tomorrow. Our sponsorship of this series allows our brand to interact with the young athletics achievers in South Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n

Van Rooyen adds: \u201cOlympic has undergone an exciting transformation and offers South Africans an excellent branded product at an affordable price. The \u2018new look\u2019 Olympic brand boasts a footwear and apparel range that includes all the latest internationally recognised \u2018performance improving\u2019 attributes, while being backed up by an international quality assurance system. The brand prides itself on bringing new products to life that include \u2018new tech\u2019, while being easily affordable.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Olympic team will have a strong presence at this coming Saturday\u2019s (19 February) Twizza Super School Series National Final <\/strong>at the Ruimsig Athletics Stadium (Roodepoort)<\/p>\n

Top schools that will be seen battling it out for the coveted title of SA\u2019s best athletics school will include: Afrikaanse Ho\u00ebr Seunskool (Affies)<\/u>, Menlopark High School<\/u>, Prestige College<\/u>, Paarl Boys High School<\/u> and Oakdale Agricultural High School<\/u> (in the Boys\u2019 Team Category). Leading Girls\u2019 teams to look out for will include: Afrikaanse Ho\u00ebr Meisieskool<\/u>, Menlopark High School<\/u>, Prestige College<\/u>, Helpmekaar Kollege<\/u>, La Rochelle Girls’ High School<\/u>, Paarl Girls\u2019 High<\/u> and Ho\u00ebr Meisieskool Bloemhof<\/u><\/em> to mention just a few.<\/em><\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 Twizza Super School Series<\/strong> National <\/strong>Final<\/strong><\/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! There can be only ONE WINNER! The winning school will take home bragging rights for one year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSaturday 19 February 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nRuimsig Athletics Stadium (Roodepoort)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n09:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Qualifying Provinces:<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\nEastern Cape, Western Cape, Free State, Gauteng, Kwazulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape and North-West<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Additional Information<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Entry Fee \/ Students Participating<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nEntry for competing schools is FREE <\/strong>of charge. Team Managers download the entry form from the event website www.superschoolseries.com<\/a>.\u00a0 Send the completed entry form to info@superschoolseries.com\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Requirements<\/u><\/strong>:<\/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<\/u><\/strong>:<\/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, short hurdles, long hurdles, long jump, triple jump (U17 and U19), high jump, shot-put, discus and javelin for age groups U15, U17 and U19. The following events are for Age groups U17 & U19 only 3000m & Triple jump and U19 Medley Relay (100m, 200m, 300m & 400m) All events are for Boys and Girls.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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What\u2019s NEW<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nThe Twizza Super School Series now boasts an action-packed Open Medley Relay Category for 100m, 200m, 300m and 400m Boys and Girls. 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>@OlympicZA \u00a0\/ @SuperSchoolSeries<\/p>\n

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

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

For further information on <\/em>Olympic <\/em>please visit <\/em>www.olympicsa.co.za<\/em><\/a> 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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