Excitement hits Alberton with Home Run Derby success
Players, management and fundraising committee had a huge part to play in making the event a success.
Activities kicked off promptly for the Home Run Derby at 11:30 at Alberton Football Club on November 2.
Here are the results:
Adult men:
• First – Jarrod Kleber
• Second – Camren van der Watt
• Third – Donovan Saayman
Adult ladies:
• First place – Kirame Kleber
Age 13 to 18:
• First place – Liam Peterson
• Second place – Conner Grieve
12 and under:
• First place – Jayden Edwards
• Second place – Tyler Niemand
Base running for kids:
• First – Eric Eardley
• Second – Neriah Kahn
• Third – Tyler Niemand
Taryn Niemand, one of the organisers said, “There were various stalls, a dunk tank and lots of food on sale during the day. The day went on very late until about 17:30. Thank you to everyone for supporting us during the heat.
The flash tattoo stall was the most popular with them being booked out the whole day doing tattoos.
“Our players, management and fundraising committee had a huge part to play in making this a success, thanks to our fundraising manager, Bonnie Saayman and the committee for all the hard work. The following Stars community also assisted in donations that we are very grateful for: Jarrod and Claire, Justin and Carmen, Shawn and Sundahl, Camren, Bonnie and Donnie, Marenco Family and the Kahn family.
“A huge thank you to our sponsors that contributed to the day with prizes and cash: Nodys Home Baked Treats, Old School Leather Company, Papoulis Ice Cream, Kota Joe, Hooked Digital, Tranquil Beauty Haven, Camera Press, East Rand Automotive Engineering, Dicko Bird Washing Lines, PM Immigration, Complete Health Therapies and Sakura Art Studio.”
