NOORDWESTER- LICHTENBURG - On Tuesday, 13 May, school netball coaches in the North West had the opportunity to experience PEP mini Netball hands-on with some of the best former netball players in the country.
It was a top-notch netball event. PEP mini Netball sessions are uniquely designed netball events in partnership with South African Schools Netball (SASN) where primary school girls from u/6 to u/9 partake in organised netball fixtures. The purpose is to introduce girls to netball at an early age in order to help them learn and master the basics of the sport.
All nine provinces are selectively included and the coaches/presenters include Dumisani Chauke (PEP mini Netball Ambassador and former Spar Proteas Assistant Coach), Dr Elsje Jordaan (Sports Scientist from Sportisimo and Golden Fireballs Coach) and Minnette Dempsey (Motivational Speaker and Team Culture Coach from Sportisimo).
Their expertise and passion consistently inspire attendees, equipping them with the knowledge and motivation to nurture the next generation of netball talent in their communities.
Di Woolley, President of South African Schools Netball (SASN), praised PEP’s ongoing support for the PEP mini Netball programme.
“The PEP mini-Netball festivals and coaching sessions continue to become a powerful tool for youth development, allowing young girls from all backgrounds to gain basic skills in netball at grassroots level.
“We are excited to see the programme expand to all nine provinces, creating even more opportunities for girls to grow, excel, and be inspired by the sport of netball.”
PEP is also the main and only sponsor of the mini–Netball Festivals.
The initiative encourages growth and promotes long-term sustainability within local community upliftment.
This sustainability focus includes youth development, with the intent to continue to invest in this area as long as the need and positive impact remain.
This initiative, aimed at reaching young girls aged 6 to 9, is designed to create a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters play, learning, and social interaction – key aspects of any childhood. It encourages growth and promotes long-term sustainability within local community upliftment.
