AS part of this year’s SPAR KZN School Girls’ Hockey Challenge, Varsity College offered a bursary to a player that stood out at the regionals that took place around KZN this year.
However, due to the talent shows at the various regionals, Varsity College made a decision to offer two bursaries. Carole Adam, National Sports Manager from Varsity College said they were impressed with the level of hockey in the province.
“The quality of hockey made our decision extremely difficult, so on reviewing the possible bursary winners from around KZN, and what they could bring to our hockey team, we opted to open up two bursaries this year. We also didn’t want to waste the opportunity and offer it to a player who didn’t intend on using it.”
The two winners of the bursaries are Tegan Fourie from St Mary’s DSG and Courtney Slaney from Westville Girls’ High School.
Part of the winning team, vice-captain for St Mary’s DSG ended her school playing hockey career on a high. “Winning the final would definitely be the highlight of this year’s SPAR tournament. That, together with being awarded the bursary certainly is the best moments of the hockey weekend.”
“It is every athlete's dream to represent their country in their chosen sport at big events like the Olympics. So, winning this bursary and being able to further my hockey career is extremely exciting for me.” Fourie was recently selected for the SA U18A team and the SA U21 team that will be travelling to Chile for the Junior World Cup.
Slaney, the second recipient of this year’s Varsity College Bursary said she was excited at receiving the bursary and was looking forward to being able to play with one of the top hockey teams in the country. I feel very privileged that I have this opportunity.”
