North and South prepare to battle at Twizza Super School Series Grand Finale
The long wait is over and South Africa's best athletics school will be crowned at Tuks Athletics Stadium this coming weekend in the Twizza Super School Series Grand Finale.
Taking place at the Tuks Athletics Stadium at the University of Pretoria this coming Saturday (1 February), the Twizza Super School Series Grand Finale has elicited a very exciting battle between athletics giants from the North versus those in the South.
In the Girls Schools competition all eyes will be on Afrikaans Hoër Meisieskool and Hoërskool Menlopark. However, La Rochelle Girl’s High School and Paarl Girls High School should not be underestimated while Prestige College and Helpmekaar Kollege have also proven to be worthy opponents.
According to Maritza Coetzee, Director of Athletics at Afrikaans Hoër Meisieskool Pretoria, it’s an honour to qualify and compete against top schools at the finale.
“The series is a great platform for athletes that are still at school, to show what they have got, while competing against the best athletes in the country. Our goal is to be at our best on the day and give it our all,” she said.
Marianna Schoeman, Athletics Co-Ordinator at La Rochelle Girls’ High School in Paarl, said the series is a great opportunity to set the base for the upcoming season.
“Our athletes can improve their performances. We are very excited to go to the inaugural Grand Finale where athletics will be taken to the next level,” she explained.
In the boy’s section, Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool from Pretoria and Hoërskool Menlopark will also be top contenders for the title.
However, there are several other participants from Gauteng and the Western Cape who will ensure tough competition and who will contribute to great excitement.
Nico Erasmus, Deputy Headmaster at Hoërskool Menlopark also thinks the series is a great idea.
“It gives much needed exposure to athletes. Participating nationally for your school can only have a positive effect on young athletes,” said Erasmus.
Lance Coertzen, Twizza Group Marketing Manager said they cannot wait to crown South Africa’s best athletics school.
“The series has provided us with an excellent platform to support a sport that we believe in, while creating awareness of the Twizza brand amongst schools, scholars and parents. We invite athletes and supporters to enjoy track and field at its best. We look forward to the special moments that will be experienced at the Grand Finale,” he concluded.
The action will start at 11:00 on Saturday 1 February at the Tuks Athletics Stadium..
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