The competition is aimed at getting pupils to participate in physical activity.
The concept encourages as many pupils as possible to complete a five-drill circuit within a 30-minute period.
The school that completes the most circuits in the allotted timeframe stands a chance to win a prize of an outdoor gym to the value of R200 000, installed at the winning school.
Christopher Hammond, a teacher and sports coach at Kes, was pleased with the fantastic turnout on the day with 300 boys eager to take part in the challenge.
“Most of the pupils that participated came from our boarding school and we invited every sports team to come along as well,” he said.
“The cricket team that participated in the Coca-Cola T20 Schools’ Challenge went first. The biggest surprise of the day was to see the basketball boys breezing through the skipping station, which most of the others struggled with.”
Hammond summed up the day, saying that the challenge was not just a fun event, but was well-thought out and had an excellent set-up.
Kes is out of the Coca-Cola T20 Schools’ Challenge after losing to St Stithians in the Gauteng semi-finals.
“Most of our top players finished school last year so we have a new team on board. They are young talented players and we are sure to be back in the finals of the tournament next season.”
“The Coca-Cola T20 Schools’ Challenge is about making heroes,” explained Fetsi Mbele, Coca-Cola South Africa marketing assets manager.
“This grassroots tournament is where heroes are unearthed and then progress through to the Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Cricket Week, an annual tournament, sponsored by Coca-Cola South Africa for over 30 years. It has, to date, produced over 200 Proteas players.”
