The KFC Mini-Cricket National Seminar hosted at the prestigious Arabella Hotel, Golf and Spa in Hermanus, commenced by uniting 136 dedicated KFC Mini-Cricket volunteer coaches. This extraordinary event celebrated the pivotal role these individuals play in nurturing a passion for sports within our communities and schools.
As KFC celebrates the 15th anniversary of its partnership with Cricket South Africa for the Mini-Cricket programme, it is evident that this initiative has become a cornerstone of youth development in the country. The success of the KFC National Seminar serves as a testament to the programme’s enduring impact and the unwavering commitment of its volunteer coaches.
As part of the national seminar experience, the KFC Mini-Cricket volunteer coaches had the opportunity to share their insights, draw inspiration from guest speakers such as Organisational Behaviour Specialist Simphiwe Moyo, and learn new techniques while discussing strategies to further enhance the programme’s effectiveness.
To appreciate the ongoing impact they make across the country, the coaches had the opportunity to engage with Proteas stars Lara Goodall, Rassie van der Dussen, Andile Phehlukwayo and former cricketer Mignon du Preez —athletes whose careers have also been positively influenced by the programme.
The KFC Mini-Cricket national seminar not only acknowledged the coaches’ contributions but also reinforced the importance of their continued involvement in shaping the future of cricket in South Africa. For more information on the KFC Mini-Cricket programme, visit the website: https://purpose.kfc.co.za/mini-cricket/
DID YOU KNOW?
ABOUT CRICKET SOUTH AFRICA
Cricket South Africa (CSA), an affiliate of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), is the national governing body for the sport of cricket in South Africa and administers all aspects of South African cricket, men, and women, both in the professional and amateur sphere.
ABOUT KFC MINI-CRICKET
KFC has been the title sponsor of the programme since 2009 and will remain the sponsor until 2025. The KFC Mini-Cricket programme is rooted in levelling the playing field and annually providing over 127 000 kids with an opportunity to play and get active, no matter their background or gender. KFC Mini-Cricket is South Africa’s biggest grassroots development sports programme and forms a critical foundation step in the development of South Africa’s future cricketing heroes and is the first step in Cricket South Africa’s ‘pipeline to the Proteas.’ The programme instils belief in kids that anything is possible to achieve regardless of any societal barriers that may exist. It introduces kids not only to the fundamentals of cricket but also to traits and values to become the best versions of themselves: teamwork, sportsmanship, integrity, discipline, building confidence and friendship.
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