{"id":43237,"date":"2022-02-21T15:44:08","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T13:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=43237"},"modified":"2022-02-21T15:44:08","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T13:44:08","slug":"menlopark-crowned-sas-best-athletics-school-at-the-2022-twizza-super-school-series-national-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/athletics\/menlopark-crowned-sas-best-athletics-school-at-the-2022-twizza-super-school-series-national-final\/","title":{"rendered":"Menlopark crowned SA\u2019s best athletics school at the 2022 Twizza Super School Series National Final!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2022 Twizza Super School Series National Final saw an impressive total of 77 teams from 59 schools go the distance at Ruimsig Athletics Stadium (Roodepoort) on Saturday, 19 February 2022. Menlopark High School<\/u> proved to be a force to be reckoned with, claiming gold in all three categories of the competition – Boys\u2019, Girls\u2019 and Combined Winners.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had an amazing day at the Twizza Super School Series National Final,\u201d says Aiden Smith, Boys\u2019 Team Captain <\/u>Menlopark High School<\/u>. \u201cIt meant a lot to me to be able to represent my school today. I really didn\u2019t expect the competition to be as tough as it was. I thought we would place 2nd<\/sup> or 3rd<\/sup>, so it feels amazing being crowned the best Boys\u2019 Team. I\u2019m glad to take the trophy home. The Meeting was absolutely fantastic, and I think that next year we will be back with a bang.\u201d Smith placed 2nd<\/sup> in the Boys U19 Shot Put and 5th<\/sup> in the Discus. Prestige College came 2nd<\/sup> in the Boy\u2019s Team Category, while Afrikaanse Ho\u00ebr Seunskool (Affies) placed 3rd<\/sup><\/u>.<\/em><\/p>\n

According to Lesedi Khunou, Menlopark High School Girls\u2019 Team Captain<\/u>, the Twizza Super School Series is a great platform for students and athletes to reach a higher level. \u201cRepresenting my school here today was both overwhelming and stressful,\u201d admits Khunou. \u201cOur team tried to enjoy the Meeting more than just putting the pressure on ourselves to win. The Twizza Super School Series National Final was amazing. Being crowned the best Girls\u2019 Team is an amazing feeling, but this is actually where the hard work starts. Going into inter-high next week, we know that we are the best school, and we have to show that we are the best school.\u201d Khunou claimed gold in the Girls\u2019 U19 Discus and placed 2nd<\/sup> in the Shot Put. Afrikaanse Ho\u00ebr Meisieskool came 2nd<\/sup> in the Girls\u2019 Team Category, while Prestige College placed 3rd<\/sup><\/u>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Menlopark High School also claimed gold in the Combined Winners Competition, with Prestige College coming in 2nd<\/sup> and Helpmekaar Kollege placing 3rd<\/sup><\/u><\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cSA\u2019s up and coming track and field stars definitely brought the heat today, and we had front row seats,\u201d says Lance Coertzen, Twizza Group Marketing Manager. \u201cThe competition was nail biting from start to finish with team members giving their all for their schools and teammates. A big congratulations to all the athletes that participated, you are all winners. Well done to Menlopark High School for your dominant victory across all three categories of the event (Boys, Girls and Combined Winners Competition) and claiming the coveted Title of SA\u2019s Best Athletics School. Your hard work has paid off.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNot only does the Twizza Super School Series bring together members of a school, but it also brings together athletes from various schools,\u201d continues Coertzen. \u201cIrrespective of their backgrounds, these athletes have at least one thing in common, their love for the sport. The National Final showcased track and field competition of the highest standard and we are thankful two each and every athlete for all the special moments that were made today. It was a privilege to #TasteTheMoment with you.\u201d<\/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!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\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
Qualifying Provinces:<\/strong><\/td>\nEastern Cape, Western Cape, Free State, Gauteng, Kwazulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape and North-West<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Requirements:<\/strong><\/td>\nEach school was required to enter a team of 15 athletes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Categories:<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\nBoys, Girls and Combined Winners 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

Events that could be entered included:<\/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<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Olympic signs as <\/u><\/strong>footwear and apparel partner of the <\/u><\/strong>Twizza Super School Series<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>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

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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

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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