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The Citizen
24-04-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Hockey coaches set to level up high school team
KINGSWAY High School's commitment to bringing out the best from their hockey stars is on full display in the school's highly qualified and dedicated coaches. Christopher Clarke and Anthony Haiden join forces and split duties to bring excellence to the school's hockey teams. Also read: Amanzimtoti athletes tackle Netronix Woodview Challenge With no shortage of passion, Clarke coaches the girls U16 and boys first team in both indoor and outdoor hockey. He boasts Level 1 Coach Umpire certifications and offers a solid foundation of expertise to his players. He is a proud South African masters player and brings a wealth of experience and insight to the teams, with his love for the game making him a key figure in the hockey community. Haiden leads the girls first team and boys U16 outdoor and indoor hockey teams, whilst balancing being coach of the athletics team as well. The Level 1 hockey coach and umpire offers extensive expertise, having under his belt a tenure coaching the KZN Ladies Mynahs in 2022, and experience as an umpire at major events including the USSA 2023, DPL 3.0 and 4.0, KZN U16 IPTs and PSI U11 and U12 tournaments in 2023 and last year. He has been the Durban South Schools Girls Hockey District Co-ordinator since 2022, showing his commitment to fostering growth and teamwork in young athletes. For more South Coast Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Karate gold medallist earns provincial colours
DOON Heights karateka Isabella Strydom has set her sights on competing at the JKA WF Africa Cup in Johannesburg in May after she won two gold and two silver medals and earned her provincial colours at the recent JKA KZN Provincial Championships. Also read: Amanzimtoti athletes tackle Netronix Woodview Challenge Her mother, Tamara Kirsten Strydom, said, 'My heart bursts with pride to say you are mine, Isabella. Every year you do and achieve greater things. A huge thank you to Amanzimtoti JKA Karate for all the hard work put into our children and helping them reach their goals and dreams. SA JKA Karate Association, thank you for all these events that make these goals possible.' She added that making it to the cup is a massive achievement and it will be Isabella's biggest competition yet, competing against karatekas all over Africa. 'Unfortunately the costs involved are a lot more than I as a single mother can afford alone and we are looking for assistance with sponsorship. We are also doing our annual raffle which has been popular in past years as it allows Isabella to give back to those in the community who help her. This year we have had some amazing local small businesses sponsor prizes. Please consider supporting her fundraiser so that we can get her there to compete,' said Strydom. Wise beyond her age, Isabella said, 'I'd like to go as far as I can but I don't like the idea of hurting anyone. Karate has taught me to have respect for other people, to be kind and not to have anger issues. I'd like to represent my country in competitions when I get older. I love karate because I can protect my family and defend myself against mean people.' Should you wish to assist this young karateka, contact Strydom on 071 869 0167. For more South Coast Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
