Montrose Night Challenge in full swing

The annual Montrose Night Challenge, now in its 15th year, is in full swing and has more than 450 players participating from different schools in Johannesburg.

Every year, between 25 000 and 27 000 people come through the entrance gates to support the boys and girls.

The event started on 2 February and runs every Friday for seven consecutive weeks from 2pm until 10pm until 16 March at Montrose Primary School.

There is a DJ, jumping castles and so much more that makes this event the biggest event of its kind. It has been rated by journalists, television stations, participating schools and more as the best school event in the country.

There are 16 Open cricket teams which play, 13 U11 netball teams and 13 Open netball teams – 42 participating teams altogether.

Sonette van Loggerenberg, principal of Montrose said, “It is a privilege for us to host South Africa’s biggest and best primary school sporting event in the country. Every school that participates and every spectator that watches loves this family event.

“A sincere thanks once again to all our fantastic sponsors for making this event a reality in 2018 and for giving Montrose Primary School the support to host this tournament for the 15th consecutive year.”

Jono Leaf-Wright, organiser and national U19 talent scout for Cricket South Africa said, “This event continues to get bigger and better every year. The support it receives from the community, sponsors, schools and spectators is truly wonderful and a spectacle that all involved can be very proud of.”

He said the talent on display every year is always brilliant with players at the event being scouted by top high schools for bursaries and scholarships.

“Cricket in our country at youth level is in a great place and I am really excited to watch these young players develop over the years and hopefully represent our country on the field one day.

“The Netball on display is also fast and exciting and all the girls that participate give 100 per cent all the time which is great to see. If these girls continue to play netball and dream big, I am sure we will also see some of them playing for the Netball Proteas in the years ahead.”

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