The Gauteng Women’s Rugby Institute (GWRI) needs urgent funding and sponsorship to attend the Dubai 7s.
The International Open Women’s Division of the Dubai 7s will take place from December 2 to 4.
“The team deserves the opportunity to showcase on the world stage. They have proven their talent in the Inter-provincial Women’s League,” explained Jaco Coetzer, the team’s PRO.
The NPO serves with the motivation that female rugby is the fastest-growing female sport in the world. However, in South Africa, it is still not classified as a professional sport.
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“Because of no formal structure for female rugby at tertiary educational facilities, we now realised we need to create an opportunity for girls leaving school to be part of a high-performance structure but also have an opportunity to study and further their career in sports administration, informational technology and education and even artisans,” he added.
GWRI provides quality coaching in rugby-specific skills, strength and conditioning.
“We work together and attend World Rugby-accredited coaching training to provide all players with high-level training.
“We do not exclude any player based on their socio-economics position as we are an NPO that creates partnerships with local and provincial government and with the private sector so none of the students have any financial obligation towards this programme.
“Rugby is in our DNA. We love the sport and want to pass that love on to the young female generation in South Africa.”
GWRI also boasts a hostel and provides three meals a day for those who live in it.
Any potential sponsors can email Jaco Coetzer at jaco@gautengwomensrugbyinstitute.co.za
