Members of the Elsburg Amateur Wrestling Club are excited about their recent rapid growth.<\/p>\n
“For the past two years, the club was really struggling with the number of members,” said Jaco Kriel, the club’s chairman.<\/p>
“The growth started towards the end of last year and, I must say, this year we started the year off on a good note, having new sign-ups on the day we re-opened.<\/p>\n
“We currently have 40 wrestlers registered at the club with a few more promising sign-ups.”<\/p>
Kriel also attributes the growth towards the coaches.<\/p>\n
“We have good coaches here at the club.<\/p>\n
“I think that is one of the strongest factors that is contributing towards the growth of the club,” he said.<\/p>\n
“We have great men like Tobbie Alberts, Chris Sutton and Johan Lombaard coaching and sharing their experience with our youngsters, which is really great.<\/p>\n
“They have stuck with the club through it all. We really appreciate all the work they do.”<\/p>\n
The club committee wants to promote wrestling among the youth.<\/p>\n
“We want to awaken this sporting code amongst youngsters and have more of them taking part in wrestling,” said the club’s secretary, Roenel de Jager.<\/p>\n
“Hence, we are looking at promoting the sport in local schools, maybe even hosting a tournament among them.”<\/p>\n
De Jager also said all the members are committed and focused in developing their wrestling skills.<\/p>\n
“The wrestlers train really hard and give it their all during practice and at competitions.<\/p>\n
“Most of our members have obtained provincial colours and we believe they will continue producing great results,” she said.<\/p>\n
The club practices every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm.<\/p>\n
“We have both young and old members, and more members are welcome to join,” said Kriel.<\/p>\n
“We have enough coaches whom are skilled and experienced to assist all members.<\/p>\n
“We also have female wrestlers, all are welcome at the club,” he said.<\/p>\n
For more information contact de Jager on 079 892 7606 or Kriel on 082 326 0516.<\/p>\n
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