Local hockey talent rewarded
Hockey players Anthony Meij and Warren van der Merwe were rewarded for all their hard work.
EMPANGENI hockey player Warren van der Merwe has been selected for the South African Country Districts men’s team after a standout performance for the KZN Country Districts team at the SA Country Districts tournament played earlier this year.
In addition to this achievement, Zululand Hockey Chairman Anthony Meij was inducted into the Griffons Hockey Club as recognition for all his hard work on and off the field at club, provincial and national level.
‘I am very chuffed with this achievement, as only four Zululanders have been inducted into this prestigious club. It took me 10 SA Country Districts tours to achieve this and I am absolutely honoured,’ said Meij.
Meij also received his Umpiring Level One grading at the SACD tournament this year, which will see him umpiring at club and provincial level.
Local hockey league
Richards Bay men and Kadenza ladies were crowned club champions for the 2015 Zululand Club Hockey League.
‘This year saw history being made when the Zululand Club Hockey League was contested on astroturf for the first time, which did wonders for the clubs and players this season. Exposed to this new facility players improved on their individual games, which showed at Zululand and KZNCD level,’ said Meij.
Final log
Ladies – 1 Kadenza 19 points, 2 Empangeni 16 points, 3 Vets 16 points, 4 Unizul 7 points and Richards Bay 0 points.
Men – 1 Richards Bay 19 points, 2 Kadenza 9 points, 3 Unizul 7 points and 4 Empangeni 4 points.
