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Give 7 sports a go

PARKMORE – Try your hand at the South African Finest Athletes (Safa) event at George Lea Park.

 


Because playing one sport is never enough, the South African Finest Athletes (Safa) event will bring seven disciplines to the fore at Sandton Sports Club.

Wotbox Sporting and Active Events will host the inaugural competition over five months, from 20 July to 2 November. It will include cricket, tennis, soccer, golf, darts, pool and biathlon.

People will play in teams of two and there are no age restrictions.

“Points are accumulated per event so the idea is to try them all and score as many points as possible,” said Wotbox owner, Kerrie Holl, who encouraged community members to give it a go.

“It is an amateur event aimed at getting people out and active during winter, trying some new sports and highlighting the great sports facilities in Joburg.”

Holl said the event would also serve to bring people together, help explore their strengths and discover new talents.

Dylan de Beer and Carina Terblanche will serve in South Africa’s Finest Athletes event. Photo: Supplied

“The principle concept behind Wotbox events is incorporating physical, mental and skill-based activities that encourage all kinds of people to take part, contribute and enjoy the experience. This is important from a corporate team building perspective and it’s important to me that all people feel worthy and good at something.”

Holl believes people are more physically capable than they realise. All they need is a nudge to step out of their comfort zone.

Kerry Holl and Mercy Apio are keen to play in South Africa’s Finest Athletes event. Photo: Supplied

“People are nervous even going to the gym where they can quickly run on the treadmill alone for 20 minutes. This is a big leap but one that may see someone eventually join a regular social tennis group and the benefits of that are countless. We must not be afraid as adults to do the things we would have done as children.”

Details: Wotbox info@wotbox.co.za; 072 519 6416.

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