Famild Day Softball Tournament a huge success
This two days tournament took place at Saul Tsotetsi Sports Centre in Zone 14, Sebokeng, over the weekend.
The tournament attracted teams from our side Vaal, as far as from Lesotho, Free State, North West Province, Johannesburg and Vaal. It was a long weekend of action galore with VUT Softball Club being crowned the tournament champions in the men stream. TUT Softball Club finished as runner-ups, while Brewers Softball Club finished in third place and Jumpers Softball Club fourth place.
Pamridge Ladies Softball Club were crowned the champions in the ladies stream while VUT Softball Club finished as the runner-ups. The tournament saw the Sebokeng community come in numbers to support their respective teams.
This was despite the chilly weather.
Speaking to Sedibeng Ster Sport, Sammy Molefe said the tournament was a huge success. He said he was overwhelmed by the support from the Sebokeng community. Molefe said he thanks all the people who contributed to the success of this Family Day Tournament.
'As Jumpers Softball Club we want to thank the families who came in numbers to support this initiative despite the cold weather. We would also like to thank those clubs that traveled as far as from Lesotho and other parts of the country to be part of this tournament. We also acknowledge the attendance of former softball administrators and players. It was good to see them after a long time. I have no doubt that next year this Family Day Tournament will attract more participants,' said Molefe.
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