Dodgeball SA hopes to represent in Africa Cup
YOUNG South Africans are in a bid to raise funds to be the first ever South African Dodgeball Team to go to Egypt and represent our country at the African Cup of Nations Dodgeball Championships in August.
Dodgeball SA put on a fund-raiser at Athlone School for the Blind recently where 12 teams participated, including a social team that guests and spectators could hop onto to join in the fun.
Chantelle Lourens, one of the members of team SA, said that there were many attendees who participated for the first time and that alone just made the experience that much more fun to watch. “Some real talent arose from all the newbies that played and I didn’t see one unhappy face the entire day. It was a bit wet and rainy outside, but inside the hall, it was fun, warm and sunny.
“I fell in love with the sport a few months ago when I stumbled across it being played at Jump Around trampoline park in Paarden Eiland. I haven’t stopped playing since.
“Dodgeball is an entertaining sport, as well as a fun means of getting fit without even knowing it.”
Lourens said that they managed to raise R8 000 and which is great for them, but they are hoping to raise R250 000 more before August.
They have been fortunate enough to received sponsored Nic Harry socks, so that when the do hit the gym floor, they will be donning our country’s colours.
“Besides raising funds, the aim was for people to enjoy the sport we love and get more people involved in it and trying it out.” The Dodgeball SA team will have two more tournaments, but they will take place at RUSH Trampoline Park in Claremont, and the team also has as a comedy show lined up.
For more details please contact Dodgeball SA bookings@dodgeballsa. com/062 555 0000.