Easterns hosts mini-cricket seminar
The seminar paid respect to volunteers of the mini-cricket programme for their contribution over the years.
Easterns and Cricket South Africa (CSA), in partnership with KFC, continued their celebrations of the 40th year of the KFC Mini-Cricket programme with the Easterns KFC Mini-Cricket Provincial Seminar at Willowmoore Park on October 14.
The theme of the seminar was Make volunteering your identity, make volunteering attractive. It pays homage to the contribution made by volunteers in the mini-cricket setup over the years and chimes a clarion call to make volunteerism a way of life.
The programme aims to level the playing field by allowing kids from all backgrounds to compete at an equal level by providing all boys from the age of 4 to10 and girls from 4 to 12 with the tools to get into cricket and enjoy the benefits of the sport.
To take the programme further coaches are encouraged to uplift their local communities and use KFC Mini-Cricket as a platform to change the lives of South Africa’s youth.
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Joseph Nqasa and Terry Thulo, who won awards at the recent Cricket South Africa awards for their contributions to their communities, are role models for all other coaches and coordinators to follow.
“KFC has seen 14 seasons of true partnership with CSA and continues to be committed to this platform that unlocks kids’ potential by giving them equal opportunities and level playing fields while taking sports development to every corner of the country.
“Through this partnership, the youth can be their best selves on the field, which inspires their aspirations off of it too,” said Andra Ferreira Nel, KFC marketing manager, purpose and reputation.
KFC’s partnership in cricket provides an opportunity to create experiences that enrich the future stars of tomorrow.
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Through strong partnerships sport continues to be an enabler for change, a nation builder and offers an opportunity for society to see real change.
Children are encouraged to come as they are, build new lasting friendships and be the best version of themselves – on and off the pitch.
“We love that in partnership with Cricket South Africa we can continue spreading the social impact of KFC Mini-Cricket throughout South Africa, for this generation and those to come,” continued Nel.
For more information click KFC Mini-Cricket programme.
