After a two year absence due to the pandemic, Pinnacle College Rynfield along with St Francis College hosted an inter-high school athletics meeting that saw seven independent schools from Benoni and the surrounding areas compete for a place in the Greater Benoni team.
The event took place on February 7 at Germiston City Stadium.
“For many of the athletes it was the first opportunity to put two years of training into action and the atmosphere was electric to say the least,” said Brett Hanson, Pinnacle College Rynfield’s head of sport.
“For the first time and with great excitement, the event hosted a new age group that allowed for even more athletes to take part in the competition. The u-16 learners were allowed to compete in all track and field events, which had previously be excluded.”
Although being an unofficial group, the u-16 athletes demonstrated the highest qualities of sportsmanship and were the embodiment of the competitive spirit which the event strives for.
“It is with great pride that should the points from this group be included, Pinnacle College Rynfield enjoyed a significant win overall,” he said
“This serves as a testament to the shear dedication of both the coaching staff and athletes alike, who believe that each and every athlete should have the opportunity to compete.”
The Pinnacle College Rynfield athletics team brought home 34 gold, 18 silver and 22 bronze medals.
“Congratulations to each and every one of the athletes who took part in the event. We wish those invited to the Greater Benoni competition taking place later in the month the very best.”
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