The CATCH Trust’s launch of a new cricket season in Khayelitsha is levelling the playing field for township youth and allowing talented cricketers to reach their full potential.
Cape Town, South Africa (08 October 2024) – With the ongoing mission to use cricket as a vehicle for social change, the CATCH Trust is bringing the sport to the eager youngsters of Khayelitsha township!
The trust is excited to celebrate the start of the new cricket season at its Centre of Cricket Excellence in Khayelitsha, Western Cape by showcasing the next generation of township cricket talent.
Friday, 11 October marks the launch of the new season and promises to be a day of exciting youth cricket as boys and girls from CATCH Trust display their skills on the Centre’s world-class field and indoor facilities.
Attendees will learn more about the Trust’s impactful community initiatives, including the Women’s Empowerment Programme and CATCH Coaches Academy.
These programmes aim to improve cricket skills and also focus on holistic personal development, gender equity, and community upliftment.
CATCH’s Founder and Chairman, Gary Kirsten is committed to providing quality sports facilities and coaching opportunities to underprivileged township youth, ensuring they receive the same level of support as their peers in more affluent areas.
“Cricket is our language, but our work goes far beyond the pitch. Ten years ago, I visited Khayelitsha on a fact-finding mission and was shocked not to find a single sports field in the township. It became my mission to establish first-class facilities and coaching that would give kids an equal chance at the game of cricket.
“I’m a perfect example of someone who received every opportunity to explore my talents, and the trust aims to provide similar opportunities for very talented youngsters, no matter their background,” Kirsten shares.
The launch, opened to the public, will highlight the social development initiatives that lie at the heart of the Trust’s work, offering a firsthand look at how the CATCH Trust is transforming communities through cricket and beyond.
For more information, please contact tim@catchtrust.org.
Sources: CATCH Trust
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