The Anton Bantu Foundation, in collaboration with the Helderberg Sunset Rotary Club, hosted its first athletics clinic of the season at Zandvliet High School on Saturday 13 September.
The clinic, which brought about 30 young athletes from various schools in Macassar together, focused on enhancing community sports development and education.
The Anton Bantu Foundation was established by Macassar resident Lewellyn de Wee in 2018, with the mission to develop youth through sports.
He explained that the clinic was a continuation of the foundation’s annual drive to unearth talent and provide a culture of discipline and hard work among the youth.
“These clinics are unique as we strive to give as many opportunities as possible to children who would otherwise have no clear path towards a systematic training schedule led by professionals,” De Wee pointed out.
“We will also identify talent and feed them to the best athletics clubs where their talents can be further developed. Athletes will be introduced to a personal coach, unique training programme and we will also look at their nutrition levels and needs. They will also have the opportunity to be selected for specific scholarships and bursaries.”
The most recent clinic’s focus was on athletics, with a particular emphasis on sprinting, led by experienced coach Elle Rautenberg.
A member of the Helderberg Sunset Rotary Club, Rautenberg contributed her extensive knowledge to the project. “I used to run in Germany and was a coach at international [events]. This project is a way for me to give back to the community and share the knowledge I have gained over the years,” she related.
The clinic is part of a larger, ongoing plan to nurture and develop athletic talent in Macassar. The successful event is a promising start to the season, with both organisations committed to providing more opportunities for the area’s youth.
More clinics will be held in the Macassar area in the coming months.
๏ฎFor more information on the foundation, call De Wee on 062 970 3660.
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