By TDN
Potchefstroom- As part of the National Minister of Sport and Recreation Mr. Fikile Mbalula’s Sport Plan which seeks to ensure maximum access to sport, recreation and physical education in every school in South Africa, the North West Department of Sport, Arts and Culture together with Education will be hosting Provincial Schools Leagues Competitions at Potchefstroom Kopano Military Base on the 14th September 2013 under the theme “The Future Stars”.
“It is through these competitions that learners across the province are afforded the opportunity to participate in a multi-coded event in order to showcase their talent and sporting skills. It will also ensure full integration of sport for athletes with disabilities in the competitions” Department spokesperson Shirley Montsho said.
The following sporting codes will be participated on during the event by both primary and Secondary Schools: Netball, Chess, Rugby, Cricket, Volleyball, Tennis, Gymnastics, Hockey, Football, Table Tennis, Athletics and Basketball.
“Our Schools are the bedrock to identify and develop talent from”, said MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture Mme Tebogo Modise.
“This is a critical period in a child’s live to groom and nurture talent for the development of our future stars” further said MEC Modise “Motswana a re leojwa le sa le metsi concluded MEC Modise.
MEC said in order to encourage participation and more effort from Schools, there will be an award ceremony where the winning schools will receive medals, trophies and equipments during competition.-TDN

The event will be held as follows:
Date: 14th September 2013
Time: 09h00
Venue: Potchefstroom Kopano Military Base

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