Majorettes bag overall champion of champions title
The second year team walked away with four gold, three silver and one bronze medals and further sealed the deal with a title of overall champion of champions in the primary division for the President’s league.
DURBAN Junior Majorettes recently earned their stripes at the South African National Championships for Cheerleading and Drum Majorettes. The second year team walked away with four gold, three silver and one bronze medals and further sealed the deal with a title of overall champion of champions in the primary division for the President’s league.
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The group comprising of 21 girls from all around Durban, including the Bluff, participated in the event which was hosted by the South African Majorette and Cheerleading Association (SAMCA) in East London from 22 to 29 June. There they competed in the President’s League with 10 other teams, where they performed remarkably well according to their coach Shane George. “The girls excelled in the five categories, namely flag group, non-prop, baton, mace and drill,” she said proudly.
The girls train long hours, three times a week including Saturday’s, and it has all proved worthwhile with their recent achievements and further being promoted to the elite league as the cherry on top. “We really look forward to competing with really tough teams from schools all around the country in the elite division next year. Myself, as well as the rest of the coaches, are very proud of our girls. Our aim was to make it to top five, having been in 14th position last year, but the team managed to secure the top three. We never expected them to exceed our expectations as much as they did.
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Any girls interested in joining Durban Junior Majorettes who are between grades 3 and 6 currently are welcome to contact Shane George on 073-462-0104. The team is also always in need of sponsorship and funds. Anyone who can assist may contact Shaun Terblanche on 079-452-2894.
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