Remember the key to becoming good at any sport is practice, so get out there and start playing.
KOPANO MONAHENG
IS THERE a budding young netball player in your family?
Now children can learn netball rules and regulations. And once they understood the basics, they’ll find that netball is a fun and exciting sport that is easy to learn.
It is also a game that requires skill, strategy, and teamwork. These young Mzansi girls who are between the ages of under-7, under-8 and under-9 will learn all the basics at their primary schools across the country. Free coaching sessions for coaches will also be conducted nationwide.
The first session started on 16 April and they’ll run until end of this year.
Chief Executive, Customer Commerce at PEP, Beyers van der Merwe, said:
“PEP mini Netball has become a powerful platform for positive change in communities across South Africa.
“As we enter the 4th year, PEP remains committed to creating opportunities for young girls to participate in sport, build confidence, and develop essential life skills.
“We are incredibly proud of the impact the programme has had to date and look forward to continuing to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our communities.”
Since 2023, PEP mini Netball was started as a cornerstone of grassroots sport development to create opportunities for a girl child so that they could learn, play, and grow in a supportive and inspiring sports community.
Over 20,000 girls have participated in the programme since its launch, and over 1,270 coaches have attended the coaching sessions, equipping them with the skills and confidence to nurture young talent in their communities.
Dumisani Chauke, PEP mini Netball Ambassador, adds: “Seeing the growth of these young players year-on-year has been incredibly rewarding, and I’m excited to be back on the ground, working with coaches and players who are shaping the future of South African netball.”
She said coaching sessions will once again be led by a team of expert facilitators, herself included.
Others are: Dr. Elsje Jordaan, sports scientist from Sportisimo and Golden Fireballs coach, and Minnette Dempsey, motivational speaker and team culture coach.
Together, they will equip coaches and volunteers with the tools and knowledge to nurture young talent. These sessions, alongside the nationwide festivals, aim to strengthen community ties while growing participation in netball. In partnership with (SASN), PEP mini Netball in partnership with South African Schools Netball (SASN) continues to play a vital role in investing in the growth of the next generation of players while fostering inclusivity, teamwork, and confidence among young girls.