As part of the KFC Mini-Cricket campaign to get
children from across South Africa leading active and balanced lifestyles, Wayne
Parnell held an exclusive KFC Mini-Cricket coaching session with youngsters from
Kingswood College, Grahamstown today.
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity came courtesy of Bekithemba
Ngulube, a former pupil at the school, who won the prize after his name was
drawn from thousands of entries in a competition held earlier this year.
“This is our third year of involvement in KFC Mini-Cricket
and events such as today reflect the extent to which the youth have embraced the
sport. We are proud to be able to bring a well-respected player to hold a
hands-on coaching session with these boys,” says Lauren Turnbull, CSI and
Sponsorship Manager at KFC South Africa.
The
2011/12 season saw the programme grow by 20% in numbers, resulting in more than
100 000 kids being actively involved. This season, KFC Mini-Cricket festivals
started in September and will run until March, with children from all 16 of the
cricket provinces getting a taste of the action. The provincial cricket unions
have also committed to having some of their senior
players at the festivals to give some invaluable hands-on tips to the children.
The focus this season
will also be the KFC Mini-Cricket kids ambassador search which will get kids
encouraging other kids to join the programme and for kids already in the
programme to play more frequently. Auditions will be held at all festivals.
“Cricket is such a wonderful way to get children outside and active. And
it is one of those sports you can play virtually anywhere. From their backyard
to the beach, the children will find a way to play the game,” said Wayne
Parnell, Proteas left-arm medium-fast bowler.
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