Uplands aims to expand Fast5 Festival
This year the event boasted a Disney theme, with players dressing up in tutus, adding flair to the exciting event aimed at u/13 netball teams from across the Ehlanzeni District.
The annual Uplands College Netball Fast5 Festival saw 12 teams competing for the top spot this weekend.
“The main aim of the event is for players from different schools to come through and have fun while doing what they enjoy most – playing netball,” said Lentsa Motau, sport specialist at the school.
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She said although most of the participants weren’t too familiar with the Fast5 format of the game, Uplands, through the Fast5 Festival, seeks to create a platform for young players to learn the rules of the game.
“It’s important to set down the ground work now, at a young age, as Fast5 netball is becoming a big deal in our country,” said Motau.
She added that although the aim of the festival was to have players from across the district engage in fast, clean fun, the games also allowed coaches to get their players ready for the upcoming netball season.
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In the final, Zwelisha Primary went head-to-head with Sanzile Primary, with Zwelisha walking away with the final
10-0 advantage.
Although this year’s festival was open to u/13 players only, Motau said Uplands College aims to open up the festival to u/15 and u/17 players in coming years. “We are definitely planning on making this festival bigger and better every year it’s hosted,” she concluded.
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