The Kelloggs Health of the Nation initiative aims to educate children about the importance of keeping physically active, eating healthy, drinking clean water as well as the benefit of good personal hygiene practices.  At the event, children were also treated to a hilarious educative industrial theatre piece before healthy lunch. They were also given t-shirts & drawstring-bags to commemorate their participation in this great event.

Promoting our key healthy living messages and delivering words of encouragement- sporting legend, Paul Adams as well as celebrity Good Hope FM DJ, Suga and MEC for Education, Western Cape were in attendance with Mr. Donald Grant, officially opening the challenge at 14h00 on Friday afternoon. Showing off their ball skills, Mr. Grant and Paul Adams rolled-up their sleeves and played interactive games with the participants too!

All the sponsors, including Kellogg’s^® and associate sponsors Virgin Active and the Kia Charity and Care program were all present to support the kids throughout the weekend, while media partners SuperSport Let’s Play & Good Hope FM added to the buzzing atmosphere as  live broadcasts and interviews were transmitted.

The event ended at 16h00 on Sunday 20^th September, with the Sporting Chance team inspired and rearing to roll-out the Johannesburg leg of the campaign. The Johannesburg event takes place at the Southern Suburbs Sports Complex, Rosettenville from Friday 9 October to Sunday 11 October 2009. Members of the public are welcome to come along and support the children during the 50 hours. Contact Natalie at Sporting Chance on 021 683 7299/082 722 9653 or visit www.sportingchance.co.za for more information.

 

The first week of the popular Sporting Chance holiday coaching clinics ran from the 29^th June to the 3^rd July. The weather was perfect with the sun shining for all five days! The kids had a fantastic time, learning sport specific skills, being educated about nutrition and goal setting and also making new friends. See below what a few parents had to say:

“Just a quick ‘thank you’ to all at Sporting Chance.  Nicholas loved every minute of this weeks Astro Hockey. He was so excited to go back each day and as this was his introduction to hockey, he is a firm convert. I was particularly impressed with the quality of coaching. Great long warm up/stretch sessions soon got rid of the first day’s stiffness and plenty of exercise during the day ensured he was asleep early each night.”

“Loved it – thank you. Should have done this years ago with my other boys!!”

“It was a brilliant clinic and he learnt a lot. Look forward to the next one.”

Be sure not to miss the next clinic running from the 13^th – 7^th July.

Please visit our Website to see photos from each clinic