Since the inception of the BSG Energade Kids' Triathlon Series in 2007, pupils from Victoria Primary School have enthusiastically supported this exciting multi-sport event, collecting thousands of rands in incentives for the school in the process.
Since the inception of the BSG Energade Kids' Triathlon Series in 2007, pupils from Victoria Primary School have enthusiastically supported this exciting multi-sport event, collecting thousands of rands in incentives for the school in the process.
The VP Team was once again in full force at the penultimate race of the 2010 series at Pollock Beach, Port Elizabeth on Sunday where, as usual, they collected the R5 000 cheque the organisers award at each race to the school that brings the most participants.
Joining dozens of other youngsters, the Grahamstown school’s would-be triathlon stars didn’t let the windy conditions dampen their spirits and they eagerly participated in this exhilarating multi-sport event which encompasses three disciplines, namely swimming, cycling and running.
With the series all about getting children active, but also developing young talent in the sport, a few changes were made to the kids' series this year to help identify new talent and nurture tomorrow’s champions, especially among young teens.
This year, the 12 to 15 age group was timed. With some of the 60 youngsters from Victoria Primary competing as individuals, and the rest in teams in the various categories, there was plenty of cheering and support for schoolmates. As usual, every participant received a medal, a T-shirt, an Energade, swimming cap and a goodie bag with fun stuff from the series co-sponsors, making everyone a winner on the day.
Adding to the fun of the event, plenty of spot prizes were also given away to the young competitors – but the highlight was undoubtedly when the school received the R5 000 incentive prize. The final race in the 2010 series will be held at Big Bay, Bloubergstrand, in Cape Town, on Sunday, October 5 and parents or schools who would like to enter their children in the series can go to www.kidsseries.co.za for further details.
Triathlon girls from Victoria Primary School Teams: VP Trio – Cailin Fuller, Kirsten Julie and Lisa van Rensburg Trio Girls – Aphiwe Siyo, Athi-Mna Nyati and Bongiswa Simayile The Walkers' team – Shelby Moss, Danielle Walker and Yondela Kalipa Little ladies – Keisha Christian and Azukwa Mabengwana Team determination – Zoe Lang and Hayley Vermeulen
Timed 12 to 15 age groups: Siluvuyo – Luvo Nkole, Sisipho Macingwane and Vuyo Zanekile (30:47) Sporty girls – Mara Ngxangxeni and Tulile Kakaza (33:36) Team Reunited – Mila Lang and Kristen-Lee Vermeulen (33:37) God’s girls – Siphokazi Soxujwa, Nicci Tyelbooi, Mbali Mqeke (33:50) Bimara – Entle Bizana, Avela Mantshontsho and Aphiwe Ralo (36:06) Active Trio – Nizole Mbaleki, Sesethu Nombeu and Likhaya Moko (36:34) KSL Triers – Kanyisa Gwata, Sesona Bay and Lutho Zono (38:30) Bossy Babes – Iviwe Gaulekapa, Mary Royi and Sethu Mgwelo (42:01) Main event – CJ's (staff team) – Ceri Muller, Jeannie Ellis and Michelle Rafferty (1:40:41). Individual Entrants: Skye Phillips, Tarn Phillips, Caitlin Bell, Paula Benyon, Ursula Hanton, Amy Butterworth, Toni Rafferty, Jordan Fischer, Emily Webber. Timed 12 to 15 age groups: Jemma Ginn (28:05), Chandre Avery (36:41) Toni Butterworth (37:02), Jessica Benyon (37:05), Bianca Banfield (38:36), Tahnee Bennett (43:53), Zhane Ndlovu (45:42) Jean-Mare van Rensburg (45:42).
