2024 turfWAR festival declared a roaring success

Danie van der Lith|Published 7 months ago

Kimberley Junior Under-13A Primary School and Eureka Under-13A Primary school kicked off the first day at the Cassandra Astro Turf. Kimberley Junior beat Eureka 1-0. Picture: Danie van der Lith

The 2024 turfWAR Primary Schools Hockey Festival, held recently at Keeley Park and the Cassandra AstroTurf, was declared a major success by organisers.

Drawing in more than 350 enthusiastic participants from schools across Kimberley and surrounding areas, the event showcased the incredible talent and passion for hockey among young players.

Special recognition was given to Jim Fouché and Futurum Akademie from Jan Kempdorp, who travelled a considerable distance to be part of this year's festivities.

With vibrant energy and an eager crowd, the event was a bag of thrills from start to finish. Yet, it was the games played on the AstroTurf that stole the spotlight. The skill and dedication of the players on the artificial surface proved that the future of hockey in South Africa is very bright.

In the end, it can be said that the 2024 turfWAR Festival not only celebrated the exciting game of hockey but also built camaraderie among schools and set a strong foundation for future competitions.

Kimberley Junior Primary School U13A and Eureka Primary School U13A seen in action. Picture: Danie van der Lith

Individual Awards:

Under-9 Girls Top Goal Scorer: Melinda (Eureka Primary)

Under-9 Girls Most Valuable Player: Umaira Lewis (Kimberley Junior)

Under-9 Boys Top Goal Scorer: Bongumusa (Herlear Primary)

Under-9 Boys Most Valuable Player: Dyatt (Staats Primary)

Under-11 Girls Top Goal Scorer: Luca Seaward (Staats Primary)

Under-11 Girls Most Valuable Player: Cadi-Rose Pitt (Kimberley Junior)

Under-11 Boys Top Goal Scorer: Raiden Jacobs (Kimberley Junior)

Under-11 Boys Most Valuable Player: Yashodhan Brooker (Kimberley Junior)

Under-13 Girls Top Goal Scorer: Kaelyn Christians (Kimberley Junior)

Under-13 Girls Most Valuable Player: Aedon Daries (Kimberley Junior)

Under-13 Boys Top Goal Scorer: Tyrique Mokallee (Kimberley Junior)

Under-13 Boys Most Valuable Player: Aiden Underwood (Eureka Primary)

Team Awards:

Under-13 Girls (1st to 3rd): Kimberley Junior, Futurum Akademie, Jim Fouché

Under-13 Boys (1st to 3rd): Kimberley Junior, Eureka Primary, Jim Fouché