That Northern Natal could capture the team trophy at the KZNCSSA Athletics Championship was a highlight of the season. We have broadened the base of participation. Never before have so many had to opportunity to participate in athletics beyond the Interhouse.
However, I must add, the quality of the performances has declined slightly. Nevertheless, something will need to be done to raise the performance levels of our athletes.
Domino Servite was awarded the Top School Award in KZNCSSA for 2007 at the Awards Evening on 10 November. Sportsmen and women achieved the most provincial caps overall considering all sport codes.
John Hlongwane achieved the qualification standard for the South African Championships in Triple Jump with his performance of 13,7 m. He was also appointed as captain of the KZNCSSA athletics team for 2007. This team was victorious at the SACSSA National Athletics Championships, winning the trophy for the team with the most points. | Gabriel Maphanga achieved the Top Individual Performance at the KZNCSSA Provincial Athletics Championships with his performance in Boys 13 years High Jump. He jumped 1,55m achieving 915 Absa points. At the SACSSA National Athletics Championships he jumped 1,60m and achieved 967 Absa points. He obtained a gold medal and was awarded full SACSSA colours. |
Marc Stegen consistently jumped 1,70m in Boys 15 years High Jump to achieve 865 Absa points. At the KZNCSSA Provincial Championships he obtained a gold medal, at the SACSSA National Athletics Championships, a silver and at he Prisma Comms Eriksson Athletics Championships he obtained a bronze medal. He was awarded full SACSSA colours. | Jeannine Stegen was appointed as captain of the KZNCSSA athletics team for 2007. This team was victorious at the SACSSA National Athletics Championships, winning the trophy for the team with the most points. |