A GROUP of Fairvale Secondary pupils is breathing life back into the gentleman’s game of snooker, thanks to the guidance and coaching by Denzil Brooks and Dane Naicker from the Dane Naiker Snooker Academy established at the school.
The academy has been around for years but was only recently revived with renewed interest from the young boys ranging from grades 8 to 11.
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“We restarted this club in June because we wanted to give these children an opportunity to be part of a club or team. It is a ploy to get the children off the streets and put a cue in their hands,” said Brooks.
The pupils practise every Monday and Wednesdays after school and set up their own tables before playing. The game has taught them responsibility, discipline and patience. While they are still learning the ropes, they hope to one day participate competitively against other clubs or schools.
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Grade 11 pupil Nizam Fataar said he joined the club out of interest. “I decided to give it a try and I was instantly hooked. We learn a lot of rules and etiquette which I can appreciate and it taught me patience. My attention to detail has heightened since we have to measure and weigh out all possibilities before making our next move,” he said.
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Since it is a non-profit entity, the club relies on fundraisers to maintain and uplift the club with equipment and uniforms.
The next fundraiser will be a dance held on Saturday, 3 November at Fairvale Secondary. “Some companies have already come on board and have bought some tables and sponsored towards the dance. We thank Rod Engineering, Collins Attorneys, Hulley and Associates, Africa-Arc Engineering, Booths Bottle store, Slim-Shady Taxis, Aveng-LTA, Robyn and Son Piping Specialists, Mandlethu Group, Engen Garage Tara Road, Austerville Spar and Councillor Aubrey Snyman for their generosity,” added Brooks.
For information or to buy tickets, contact Denzil Brooks on 083-947-5969.
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