Jozi Cup Season 4 kicks off in May
The officially endorsed Lions Cricket community-based competition includes more than 25 clubs spanning 10 age group categories and more than 130 participating teams from U11 right through to over 40s.
The brainchild of Lions Cricket, the Jozi Cup was developed to foster community club cricket, which ultimately serves as a continuation of the Pride's pipeline feeder system.
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Inclusive of blind cricket teams as well as players from the valued Telkom Talent Acceleration Programme, there really is no stone left unturned when it comes to unearthing the talent within the pipeline.
Jozi Cup tournament director Reuben Mandlazi said the tournament provided continuity for those wanting to stay in form over the winter period, with stiff competition and superb exposure.
'This is a competitive tournament that offers players the opportunity to improve their game under the guidance of experienced players, while at the same time encouraging them to play with freedom,' he said.
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He added that every year, the tournament strived to uphold its founding values of inclusivity, diversity, fairness, equity and equality no matter gender, race or religion; offering clubs and the entire cricketing eco-system something to look forward to each winter and feel a genuine sense of belonging to the Lions Pride.
'We are also thrilled to welcome a girls' U13 division for the first time – may you all enjoy the tournament as much as we do hosting it.'
Lions Cricket CEO Jono Leaf-Wright said the SA20 Joburg Super Kings (JSK) would help elevate these tournaments once again.
'We are excited to have JSK a part of this tournament again and supporting our Jozi Cup. Having them involved certainly elevates the experience for all our participating clubs and players. We are also always so thrilled and grateful to the partners that jump on board to walk the Jozi Cup journey with us. Every sponsor, partner, team and volunteer aid in making this an exceptional experience and a project we are proud to power.'
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