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Maritzburg College’s Jacques van der Walt in 20 Seconds
THE Maritzburg College first XI top-order batsman and Red Black & White first XV flyhalf is a multi-layered personality who loves to have fun, takes his passion for sport seriously and feels deeply.
Here’s an insight into this exceptionally talented young man, pictured in-photo with a little big fella.
THE RED BLACK & WHITE BROTHERHOOD: Jacques & friends.
Favourite food: Braai
Fave breakfast: Bacon & eggs
Actor: Tom Hardy
Actress: Margot Robbie
Celebrity Crush: Margot Robbie
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Favourite App: Instagram
Favourite Emoji: Cheeky wink
TV show: Peaky Blinders
Board game: 30 Seconds
Car: 1969 Ford Mustang
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3 People you’d like to invite to your birthday party: Maritzburg College Old Boy, champion batsman and former England Test captain Kevin Pietersen, England’s great all-rounder Freddie Flintoff, Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard
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Jacques’ nickname: Chockie
Chockie in 1 word: Determined
Inspirational SA sports stars: AB de Villiers & Handre Pollard
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Favourite quote: ‘The harder I practice the luckier I get’
Gary Player
Best advice I have ever received: ‘Invest in dot balls and cash in later’
Childhood coach Rob Fuhri
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4 Things Chockie can’t live without: Family, music, friends and sport
Down time: Watching a good movie
On Chockie’s screensaver: My girlfriend and I
Holiday destination: Ibiza
3 Desert Island must-haves: Girlfriend, friends and family
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Maritzburg College Chairman’s XI regain Colenbrander Trophy from Headmaster’s XI in annual match
A beautiful KZN10.com summer’s day greeted the Chairman of the Governing Body’s XI and the Maritzburg College Headmaster’s XI on Super Sunday at the picturesque Goldstones, home of College cricket.
A 35-over shootout was the format with a maximum four overs per bowler and 30 runs the mark when batsman retired. If needed before the 35 overs were up the retirees could return to the middle.
Skipper Steve Colenbrander (front) has the silverware safely back in the Maritzburg College Chairman’s XI trophy cabinet after the emphatic 84-run win over the Headmaster’s XI on Goldstones Sunday. The teams come together in this Jono Cook image. See who you can spot among these noted athletes.
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Experienced umpire Bryan Mantle was on hand to keep a close eye on things but nothing untoward came his way in a contest played well within the etiquette of the Gentleman’s Game.
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Batting first, the Chairman’s XI under the captaincy of Steve Colenbrander knocked up a brisk 224 with 5 batters returning the lovely Kent Pavilion having reached the 30-run milestone.
There was great banter on and off the field as old friends renewed acquaintances and long-held memories of great exploits on and off the field were re-told.
The top-gun Chairman’s XI batsmen and retirees were a polished Kyle Warr (30 not out), Mike Woodburn (30*) Wooders looking as if he’d hit a ton for the school first XI the day before such was the in-sync foot movement and hand-eye-co-ordination.
Add to this, some spectacular shotmaking off the broad bat of Grant Rowley (30*), superb leg-side strokes by Brent Bragge (31*); and the deftest of touches and placement off the richly talented batting repertoire that is the possession of Clint Bowyer (30*).
Maritzburg College teacher Ricky Chirengende who was drafted in to the Chairman’s XI smashed a hurricane 21 not out following Hylton Strachan’s useful 17.
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And skipper of “Team Steve”, Mr Steve Colenbrander (14*) was a racehorse between the wickets in upping the run rate at the death of a highly entertaining innings.
It was tough going for the Headmaster’s XI bowling attack but IT man Ryan Tooms (3 overs, 1 maiden, 13 runs and 1 wicket), late draftee the Maritzburg College first XI 2018 paceman Shaun-Lee Elliott (4-2-13-0) who is just back from a troubling side strain made good.
Super-fit seamer Murray-John Smit (4-0-17-2) was among the wickets at relatively inexpensive cost, while Headmaster and off-spinner Chris Luman will be pleased with the stumping by lively keeper Kyle Emerson that he effected off a well-flighted delivery.
The burly Nollie Duvenage and jack-in-a-box Zola Mazwi also showed a surprising turn of speed and frequent change of pace in picking up a wicket each.
In the Headmaster’s XI turn at the crease their biggest problem was establishing the quality of partnerships that their opposition were capable of.
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Ryan Kyle’s punishing 31, Nollie Duvenhage’s 23, and Tim Orchard’s well-crafted 23 might have amounted to more had the Headmaster’s XI not run out of wickets.
The Head’s XI in final analysis mustered 140 that resulted in an 84-run defeat and the return of the coveted Colenbrander Trophy to the Chairman’s XI skipper Steve.
It was certainly a salad day for Mike Wooders as he picked up 3-11 off 3 with his crafty deliveries, while Steve Colenbrander’s artful dibbly-dobblers mopped up the tail (2-4 from 9 deliveries).
And Hylton Strachan seemingly could do no wrong with the ball either in his 2-14 off 4.
The other Chairman wicket-takers with one apiece in a great all-round performance in the field were Brent Bragge, Dicky Delvin, and the irrepressible Clint Bowyer.
No better place to be after a long hot day on the cricket field. Particularly the supreme athletes on display Sunday.
Perhaps the unavailability of Maritzburg College director of cricket Kyle Nipper, due to KZN Inland T20 commitments, was the biggest factor in the outcome, as Nips had been instrumental in the emphatic Headmaster’s XI win this time last year.
However KZN10.com is sure that Team Steve would beg to differ.
A great day was had by all and KZN10.com loved being part of it.
Roll on Colenbrander Trophy 2019!
TEAMS
Headmaster’s XI
Chris Luman (capt)
Chris Nevay
Tim Orchard
Kyle Emerson
Ryan Tooms
Shaun Elliott
Zola Mazwi
Nollie Duvenhage
Drikus Hoffman
M-J Smit
Ryan Kyle
Ron Barbour
Chairman’s XI
Steve Colenbrander (capt)
Kyle Warr
Mike Woodburn
James Bryant
Grant Rowley
Brent Bragge
Richard Delvin
Hylton Strachan
Clint Bowyer
Andrew Tedder
Ricky Chirengende
Umpire: Bryan Mantle
Maritzburg College basketballers get the better of Westville
Maritzburg College hosted Westville for the return match. Both schools fielded their Stayers’ team and College was determined to record a win having lost in the first term.
The excessive heat certainly was going to be a factor for both sides and as College had played Carter on Friday they would have to dig deep in order to secure a victory.
Feature image (file pic): It was a great KZN10.com Super Saturday for Maritzburg College basketball with just one loss to Westville on the day.
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The home team won the jump ball but Westville put the first points on the board from a penalty shot.
The 1st quarter was a rather dull affair as both sides struggled to find any sort of rhythm but College did end the quarter with a slender lead of 3 points (15 – 12).
It was in the 2nd period that College raced ahead with Zaneliswa Khoza and Liam Janse van Rensberg each sinking a 3-point shot which seemed to give the team the momentum they needed.
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During this quarter College outscored Westville 16 points to 7.
As seems to be the trend with the College side, they lost the urgency to forge ahead and allowed Westville to come within 4 points of their score.
Although both teams played an exciting fast paced style of basketball, the Alan Paton Hall was devoid of the usual vocal spectators and this had an effect on the home side who have become accustomed to their supporters spurring them on to victory.
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-The game concluded with College securing a 64 – 55 victory much to the relief of the coaching staff.
Liam Janse van Rensberg top scored for College by contributing 21 points to the total.
All-in-all it was a successful day of basketball with College only losing one game against the visiting school.
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Kingsmead Mynahs tour trials for KZN grade 11 boys on Sunday
The Kingsmead Mynahs invite all cricketers who are returning to school next year and have not made a representative side to a trial in the indoor facility at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead on Sunday 4th November 2018 starting at 8.30am.
Mynahs are particularly looking for cricketers who made the final trials for KZN Coastal and KZN Inland but missed the cut.
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“We do understand that the boys may be preparing or writing exams so we aim to finish by 11am,” Mynahs coach Philip Lanz told KZN10.com.
“If there are boys playing premier league cricket on Sunday we will try and put them first but can’t guarantee this as it depends on numbers.
“Players are to wear cricket practice kit and must supply their own equipment and cricket ball. If they have stats from the season this will enhance their chances of selection.”
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The Kingsmead Mynahs XI will be chosen at this trial and will play cricket at a competitive level.
Mynahs will play on Friday 30th November in the afternoon and then go on a tour to the Midlands on Saturday 1st December to Monday 3rd and then play 2 more games on the 5th and 6th.
“It is important to note for parents and the boys that they must please ensure players are available for these dates before sending them to trials,” says Philip.
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“We are looking for boys who have played in their school 1st team, 2nd team or U16A this year and who will more than likely play in the 1st team in 2019.
“We are looking for players who have the potential to play representative cricket at a later stage.
“From the last couple of years a number of players have made the KZN U19 or U17 Coastal and Inland teams after making the Kingsmead Mynahs side the year before.
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“This is a wonderful opportunity for boys to develop their game if they want to aspire to play better cricket.
“We also want to spread the net as far as possible to give opportunity to all who qualify for this team.”
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Westville’s King Carney: Crushing the Hockey Astro
WESTVILLE first team hockey match-winner Caleb Carney has a ravenous hunger in the strike zone that is the hallmark of all sharpshooters.
Westville Boys’ High School first team head coach and hockey director Cameron Mackay: “Caleb is a striker. He has a fantastic hunger for the ball and is great in the press; he constantly works hard to fight for ball in the press.”
Renate Montgomery feature image: King Carney’s rocket-propelled grenade is split-secs away from ballooning the net.
Caleb is now in grade 12; does coach Cam see future potential?
“He’s definitely got a massive future ahead of him. Caleb works really hard and has a great temperament.”
Cam said it; and KZN10.com thinks King Carney’s got the goods to do it.
Caleb Carney… if you watch a hockey match in which the Westville Boys’ High and national title-winning KZN Coastal striker is involved, you quickly will take notice – he’s fast, strong on the ball, got quicksilver hands and a great goalshot.
So I wanted to know more about the Westville talisman.
Hi Caleb, it’s great to have you on KZN10.com.
“Thanks sir, I appreciate your interest.”
Durban boy through and through?
“I was born in Durban; hometown is Hillcrest, in grade 12 and 18 years old.”
Caleb Carney’s drag-flick rocket beats the first-wave block and it’s another penalty corner goal for national champions KZN Coastal. Photo Renate Montgomery
Your work rate, love of the game, dedication, all the training, all the match play, does it get a bit much at times?
“At times it can be sapping but for the most part it amps me to be with the team and to be on the Astro as often as possible.”
Caleb, I watched just about every KZN Coastal A game at the iWYZE U18 Hockey Nationals; I got the impression that you are a hockey forward with abundant talent and then some. What is it about playing striker that you enjoy and adds value to the team?
“Yes I am a striker/forward, my natural instinct is to attack and score goals – I am most recognised for my ability to score, as well as to create goals for my team, hence striker is the position at which I can lead from the front and add value most effectively.”
Compact and definitely not goal-shy. Little wonder that his favourite soccer player is one Wayne Rooney.
Caleb you have no doubt played other sports, so what is it about hockey?
“I play football and cricket but hockey is my favourite because not only have I achieved the most in it but I have also made the most connections and built valuable friendships through it.”
You have probably got a pretty good hockey CV. Please tell us about it.
“It’s been quite a journey so far, for sure.
“It all started with U13B KZN (won Gold at Maritzburg College) where I also received top goal scorer. U14A KZN (won gold at Jeppe), U16B KZN (won Gold at Kearsney), U16A KZN (won Bronze at St John’s), U18A KZN (Kearsney) and U18A KZN (won Gold at Maritzburg College this year – Selected for U18B SA Schools).”
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It’s certainly been a path of recognition – I felt you were most unfortunate not to get the nod for the SA Schools A side that played against Australia Schoolboys U17 but so be it.
No, let’s explore this further: I am not alone in saying you had an excellent iWYZE U18 Boys Hockey Nationals in July at Maritzburg College’s Papes (where KZN Coastal did so well in winning the SA title) and on the AB Jackson Astro, so not being selected for the SA U18A hockey team must have come as a blow.
Obviously you must have been hugely disappointed.
How do you hope to put that disappointment behind you and perhaps even use it as a motivating force in taking your hockey to the next level? Do you think that in 2019 you will be an even better hockey player?
“Yes, making the SA U18B team and not the national A side was a disappointment but it was still an honour to be recognised. I do think that I will be a better player in 2019 as I always give 100%.”
What are your plans for next year?
“My plans for hockey in 2019 are not 100% mapped out as yet but I intend to play club hockey and work very hard in search of further recognition, be it provincial or national selection.”
How many years have you played first XI hockey at Westville and how do you feel your game has developed since your debut?
“I played 3 years first team under our coach Mr Cameron Mackay, who is also Westville director of hockey, achieving 50 caps.
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“My game has come a long way and I have matured as a hockey player in general as a result of the excellent coaching and High Performance Programme at Westville.”
What has been your most memorable Westville hockey game and why?
“It was in 2016 against Kearsney at Kearsney in the KZN Top 8 Tournament where we won 3-2. It was one of my first games as a junior for Westville first side and I played alongside my brother Chad Carney.
“I scored an upright back-stick goal to get us to 2-1 right after Kearsney had equalised. I will never forget the way we celebrated that goal, as I found myself under a pile of senior team-mates all cheering.”
As far as 2018 Westville firsts hockey is concerned, who were the players in your team that you feel had a particularly good year?
“Well, if I may say so, I feel that Keegan Gibbon and I played really well as a combination, collectively racking up the goals together. The team as a group really pulled together and worked hard towards the common goal.
“The Westville first team hockey season would never have turned out so well without the complete buy-in from the team.”
As said, I have seen you play a number of hockey matches this year.
What struck me is your energy upfront and mobility both in terms of pace and lateral and vertical movement on and off the ball.
Caleb Carney (middle, front) on the day of his 50th appearance for Westville firsts – and what a memory it was: success over the strong Maritzburg College line-up on his home turf.
Do you put in a lot of conditioning and fitness work or does it come from being on the turf a lot?
You also have very quick hands and are able to use your stickwork to win penalty corner scoring opportunities; to create space for your team-mates in the scoring zone; as well as manufacture goalshot chances of your own.
Have you always displayed these characteristics in your hockey or has it been something you’ve worked on?
“I think explosive pace and energy, as well as quick hands and scoring ability have been strengths of mine from a young age.
“Conditioning and fitness have improved over time and with that has exploited my natural ability to the fullest. Plus of course the amount of time on the turf, which also contributes to improvement.
“Quick hands and eye for the goal are aspects that we diligently worked on with Mr Mackay at trainings and the more time we spent on the turf the better I became in these aspects of the game.”
Effective strikers are often targeted… Inevitably closely marked and shadowed by dogged defenders whose singular focus when your team is in position is
a) to stop you getting the ball
and
b) prevent you from unloading goalshots
– and probably a couple of other things too.
It can be niggly, annoying stuff, as many a frustrated striker will tell you, so how would you describe your temperament on the turf?
“Aaaah that’s easy sir; tenacious yet calm and relaxed under pressure.”
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Westville first hockey team had an outstanding season. The consistent run of form… – was a lot of it due to Mr Mackay? How has he helped improve your game?
“Yes, the success of the Westville first hockey team was hugely due to our coach Cameron Mackay.
“Although tough, hard on the boys, Mr Mackay also knows how to have fun with us. The hard, uncompromising no-excuses nature of his coaching pushes the boys to do well and improve, whilst the fun aspect keeps them motivated.
“Over the years Mr Mackay has pushed and encouraged me to always do better and achieve my full potential. He has backed me and believed in me since I began at the school in grade 8.
“I would not be the hockey player I am today if it were not for the instrumental role that Mr Mackay played in my career; as my coach and mentor.
“There have been other coaches that have also contributed to my success on the turf but none quite as majorly as Mr Mackay, thank you sir, I owe much to you.”
Who better to coach a hugely promising striker than a highly experienced striker? Caleb Carney’s mentor is the highly regarded Cameron Mackay.
Grateful players… Not necessarily easy to find, especially the talented individuals for whom it comes so easily at school level.
I suspect that Caleb Carney has got two vital aspects of his hockey development nailed down – hard (smart) work makes for maximising natural talent.
So Caleb, at what age did you start playing hockey, which primary school and where is it, and which coaches, apart from Mr Mackay, have had the most influence in growing your game – and how?
“Sir, I started playing hockey at the age of 6 at Hillcrest Primary School. My first major influence as a coach was Mr Scott Munn, who told me that whatever I did I should never stop playing hockey.
“Another majorly influential coach was Mike Baker my KZN U13B coach, who nicknamed me King Carney and backed me when few others did.”
Has the support of family and friends or particular people been a boost in the good times and the bad?
“Yes sir, definitely. My very supportive family and friends have helped me through disappointments and success throughout the years.
“My family have always been at my games in full force, as well as some of my friends, and it always gave me the extra boost looking up and seeing them watching.
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Do you think it might be difficult to motivate yourself to keep working on improving your hockey once school is out and the personality that is Caleb Carney moves on to the next adventure?
“No sir, I love playing hockey and that will always drive me to improve wherever I am playing. My only aim is to have fun and enjoy my hockey. If the fun and the enjoyment are present that is when I play my best.”
Caleb (I love King Carney, thanks for the nickname Bakes!) what has your time at Westville Boys taught you? After all, you have spent 5 years at one of South Africa’s most highly regarded boys high schools.
“Aaaah that’s easy sir. Westville Boys has taught me to always act with respect and integrity. Our motto is the key to what Westville stands for: It says, “Stay the Course” and “May I not shrink from my Purpose”.
“What Westville Boys’ High School has taught me is to stay true. Humble in victory and gracious in defeat. Respect your elders and honour those who deserve to be honoured. I am a Westville Boy and I shall stay true to all I am and never shrink from my purpose. This is what Westville Boys has taught me.”
Phew. Goose-bump stuff. I’m ready to take to the turf right now if King Carney is on my shoulder. Maybe not. Some things are best left undone.
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To wrap it up let’s hear more on King Carney from Westville first team head coach and director of hockey, the highly regarded Cameron Scott Mackay:
“Thanks Jono… Apart from what I said earlier, or in conjunction with my earlier words, Caleb is a hardworking young man who possesses strengths that add so much value.
“Caleb is strong, fast and resilient; he can hit a ball better than most and has a deadly backhand.
“He has also become a fantastic penalty corner drag flicker, scoring plenty of goals this year. His natural touch in front of goal this year saw him finish on 26 goals. During his 50 caps he scored 46 goals.
“But perhaps the key is that Caleb is a gentleman on and off the field and a pleasure to coach.
“Caleb Carney is the epitome of a true Westville Boy.”
Phew some more – Cam Mackay doesn’t give away praise easily; you’ve got to earn it by your actions. Clearly King Carney has passed the Cam Test with flying colours.
KZN10.com wishes you everything of the best, Caleb, in life and your hockey future.
Go get young man.
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To the faithful one a certain reward
In the continuing series asking 2018 head boys of the 10 KZN10.com boys high schools what they have learnt for their year as student body leader, here’s St Charles College head boy Matthew Mortimer, who also captained the first hockey team and played first team soccer and basketball plus second XI cricket.
Featured image: St Charles College head prefect Matthew Mortimer with Saints Scrummies.
It’s unfortunate that the nature of life and competing commitments limits our ability to be in more place than one on any given Saturday but it also has its benefits in one sense.
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Geographically, in terms of home and office, Saints is relatively close by, so I’ve been able to get there more than many of the other KZN10.com schools.
It’s not ideal – and I always harbour a sense of guilt that I am unable to give each of the KZN10 the “in-person” attendance they so obviously deserve, but it is what it is.
The upside is that it affords the opportunity at those of the KZN10 I am able to visit more than others, the opportunity so observe certain boys in a variety of game situations – when things are going well and when the chips are down.
And what I have noticed with Matthew Mortimer is that – be it the first team basketball, hockey or soccer – the Saints head boy is always in the engine room of the team, supporting, cleaning up when the playing pattern threatens to get messy, playing the facilitating role for team-mates to shine.
Now that’s leadership material.
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Enough now Jono, let’s hear from Matt himself.
Jono: Hi Matthew, great to have you on KZN10.com
“Morning sir, I appreciate your interest in my experience.
Matthew, what was the biggest takeaway in terms of what you have learnt as head of school?
“The biggest takeaway would definitely be a growth in my people skills, having to interact with people on many different levels throughout the College.
“Some days you will find yourself in a senior management meeting and the next you will be placed in an environment with some of the juniors in the College.
I learnt that you have to adapt to the various situations that you will be placed in.
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“That said, I think this is what adds to your growth as an individual.
“Your mind-set and approach to the various situations can vary from time to time and this is something that has helped me to grow.
“On some occasions I have found myself outside my comfort zone and this has led to learning more about the world in itself – and the way in which things operate.
“I am truly grateful for this; these skills will be of great value in the future.”
Jono: As head of the learner body, what was your highlight of the year?
“My highlight would have to be our College’s Old Boys’ Weekend.
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“On the Friday night, at our Old Boys’ Annual Dinner, and before our Saturday fixtures, we had our traditional first team rugby and hockey jersey and shirt handover.
“To walk into the Marquee as our names were called by director of sport Mr Rowan Irons, to see our Old Boys demonstrate their love and pride they have for our College was truly amazing.
“The Saturday was just as special: The Saints Old Boys, including those who couldn’t make the Dinner for various reasons, were out in full force to support all the boys, not just the first hockey and rugby teams, and right from the very first early-morning first game.
“That shows commitment – I know that they had enjoyed a very late night with their old – and new schoolmates from later years.
Matt Mortimer (front, far right), captain and KZN U19 star Luyanda Prince Mazeka (front, 4th from left) and the Saints 1st soccer team.
“Perhaps, of all the wonderful moments experienced over that weekend, the one thing in particular I will never forget happened on the Saturday afternoon.
“The tunnel formed by many of the Old Boys before the first XV rugby side ran out onto Old Orchards – and then the current boys and their Old Boys standing together singing the school song after the game.
“I have long been a proud Saints Boy but I had never been so proud to be a Saints Boy like I was on that Saturday.
“To look around – and see the entire huddle in full song after the game, with grade eight boys bound tightly, arm-in-arm, shoulder-to-shoulder, with our Saints Old Boys is just a glimpse of what the day was about.
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“But, at the same time… It captured perfectly what it means to each and every one of us – to be part of something very special – one of the Brotherhood of St Charles College, to have the privilege and the distinction to wear the Saints badge and the Saints colours.”
Jono: Phew! I was there. You’re recalling some goosebump moments, Matt.
I am ready to run on to Old Orchards right now, in this moment, but let’s leave it at that. Some things are best left to the imagination at my age.
So, Matthew, in summing up, what would be the one best piece of advice you would give to the head boy of next year and his prefect group?
Matt: “To remember the individual that you are.
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“You were selected for your position of leadership for the person that you are and not the person that you are going to become.
“Probably the most important aspect I would urge the leadership group of 2019 to keep uppermost in mind is the following:
“Make the most of it, have fun.
“It is your last year of school.
“If no one remembers you at the beginning, make certain that, by your example, they will remember you at the end.”
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Jono: Phew again. Thanks Matt. In your responses to my questions I have learnt much from your experience as a school leader.
Go well. Continue to lead. We are all leaders in our sphere of influence and I know that you have nailed that important concept in your own outlook on life.
“Thank you for the opportunity to get involved sir, I really do appreciate it.”
There you have it folks.
Matthew Mortimer
St Charles College head prefect 2018
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THROUGH the medium of KZN10.com (officially 5 months old today but 3 years from scatter-gun dream to reality) one Jono Cook has made a load of new friends who share a common bond – KZN10 schoolboy sport and everyday KZN10 life.
It’s been a messy ride. Nothing started is easy. Especially in the early days. Like a toddler learning to walk there are many ups and downs. Like a new mother trying to figure out how to manage the process; a new dad establishing his role in the bonding process.
Other than broad guidelines, it’s stuff that no textbook leer jou – you gotta do it and be it. There’s no other way.
Any given Saturday… skill sets in abundance are to be savoured and enjoyed.
KZN10.com is no different. There have been times in the early morning when I have woken desperate to turn over and keep my eyes clamped shut. But, like new parents, that’s not the way.
You’ve got to get up and face all your imperfections, all your weaknesses, look them straight in the eye and say: “Bud, bring it on, I’m going to beat you.
“Bud, you say Why? Cos it matters. You’re not going to push me around. My dreams, my heart, are way bigger than you, bud.”
When the countless hours on the training paddock pay off.
So, in the messiness, in the frustration of the seemingly slow process, the dreams begins to take shape, the never-to-be-achieved ideal at last starts to come real.
In the low moments, I often draw heart from the stories of our great KZN10 schools. They started with an idea; often began in humble surroundings with a handful of boys, a smattering of educators.
Yet: through care, through love, through a steadfast belief in what can be, The 10 of KZN are where they are today; world-class examples of education best-practice.
And, yes, there are pitfalls, there are hiccups, there are sad moments, regrettable instances, but that is what the life-deal is: it’s never the End Game, there’s always something new, be it a new day or a fresh opportunity to make the world a better place.
To add value to our fellow beings; there can be no greater call.
Balance, poise, fleet of foot and sleight of hand. Local derbies are one of the many blue-chip match-ups and moments in the KZN10 stable.
Enough now Jono: Back to your biggest takeaway from a daunting yet memorable 5 months? The people, the parents the Old Boys, their families, the fans, and, most of all, the boys.
It is you who make me face the day.
Newly-minted and long-established friends it’s been a treat, an exhilaration…
Fierce competition begets an uncommon respect. Photo MARTIN ASHWORTH
Each day I wake up like a small boy contemplating his first innings, the aroma of a freshly-cut cricket oval, the unmistakable whiff of a team changing room…
… the frosty winter’s morning ahead of another epic Super Saturday on the Astro and between the poles … I’m living my dream, painfully, slowly, one wincing step at time… But living it, feeling it, seeing it, the unforgettable “How did they do that?” moments.
Ja Boet… Life ain’t for shrinking violets… But as long as your heart stays forever young… you will be OK.
So to all you folk – boys, moms and dads, extended families, Old Boys and more – to all I’ve had the honour of meeting in the course of these fabulous five months –
… a heartfelt thank you for sharing a slice of your lives with me.
So, to all my new friends, so who is Jono?
Like so many of you, it started in the family backyard; 7 David Baxter Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg and then 22 John Barker Avenue.
Age-old rivalries in rugby and cricket are catching the wave in more recent KZN10 sports codes.
tennis balls, plastic and then leather soccer balls, hand-me-down cricket bats (remember the intoxicating smell of linseed oil?);
leather rugger balls (remember that delicious dubbin smell?); our own neighbourhood Wanderers (Rudlings/Cooks), Loftus (the Packers);
The moment when the boys like what they see. Photo Martin Ashworth
Yes, our own Rand Stadium at the Rudling household: As an aside, remember the National Football League soccer epics at the Rand Stadium in Jozi?
My homeboys Maritzburg Football Club winning the Castle Cup and Mike “Horse” James – my longtime street neighbour [yeah, my claim to fame; teenage years I grew up 3 houses from Butch and Elton] lifting that coveted trophy)… yeah ma-aan I could go on.
Down da street… Former SA soccer star Mike James with sons Elton and Butch.
Anyway, Merchiston Prep School first team rugby (flyhalf… believe it bro…) and captain, first team cricket skipper (top-order batter, opening bowler, slipper next to keeper… yeah, believe it) and first team hockey link and vice-captain.
Then Maritzburg College U13A U14A rugby before a back disease broke my dreams of 3.40pm Goldstones Super Saturdays vs DHS, House and Hilton et al – and a long-yearned-for first XV large white badge on the Red Black and White’s premier school team’s rugga jersey…
You have to be in it to feel it… when a team plan comes together.
Enter the arena hockey – somehow my back didn’t take umbrage like it did rugby.
Four years firsts hockey team, the last as captain; Natal U21 indoor hockey team age 16, Natal Schools 2 years; first XI cricket captain, chairman of the School Council, School Prefect
“Four years first team hockey, really Jono?”
Yip, bud, … an unquenchable thirst and love for schoolboy sport led to an unstoppable sales pitch to mom, dad and the headmaster that Grade 11 needed an action replay…
WHERE FRIENDS ARE MADE: Every KZN10 Old Boy will tell you that where once there were rivals now there are friends – mutual respect borne of a common interest and a shared battle.
Head-on car crashes followed SA Defence U21 hockey and Natal Defence cricket and … then what…?
I could write, loved sport,,, journo the conclusion…
Best training ever from the best sportswriter in SA, John Bishop, at The Witness, best part of a year at the Western Mail in Cardiff…
Our schools take the time and care to develop the leader in every boy.
Published in every national and regional newspaper and numerous Online and print magazines in SA and overseas; Inf fact online everywhere; Japan and Brazil, India, Argentina, Europe x10… 16 in all on assignment; Hockey World Cup, Proteas, Sharks, Comrades Marathon, Dusi Canoe Marathon… everything except Jukskei (still on my bucket list)…
But last year, 25 years later, something that had been troubling for a while hit me full in the mouthguard… I’d lost the love – and without passion for what you do, the value you add, it’s a slippery slope to mediocre… No one wants to be used tissue paper.
THE SHARED EMOTION… success that has at its genesis countless hours’ training when few are even aware or care that you are there.
Like a KZN midlands lightning bolt it hit me… my KZN 10 Schools… the heroes, friends and foes… My first love… we fell in love in 1972 when my dad first took me to Goldstones… 46 years later I came back home – and properly, only, my Fab 10 – Michaelhouse, Hilton College, Maritzburg College, St Charles College, Kearsney College, Westville, Glenwood, DHS, my later love Clifton College, and Northlands/Beachwood now Northwood.
And so here we are – at not even 20% of where KZN10.com is going… the journey has only just begun.
Classroom, playing field… Our teachers and coaches care.
To my backers: Rich at the incomparable five star Fordoun Hotel Spa & Restaurant https://www.fordoun.com/ ; Rich and Jens of KZN security supremos Titan Technologies http://titantech.co.za/ ; Brett for world class eye-care specialists Hilliar&Gray http://www.hilliarandgray.co.za/ ; Team Cell C Dino, Lucienne & Co. https://www.cellc.co.za/cellc/home ; Arthur of Megaprop http://megaprop.co.uk/ the UK Property Specialists; Stuart of Hill Premium Quality Cricket Balls http://hillcricketballs.co.za/ ; website designer and efficiency extraordinaire Des https://desdesigns.co.za/ ; the incomparable, unfailing support of Shaun of geographic information specialists True North Mapping http://www.field2desk.co.za/ ; Talton & Team Rockstars https://rockstars.co.za/ – innovators of the shoot-the-lights-out Young Guns Business Programme; my incredible brother Mike Cook who gave – and still gives – hope where there was none; the ahead-of-his-time Keith of CrossPond, KZN10.com’s brand new broadcast partner; so many more of you… I Hope You Know Who You are… I Know Who You Are.
Without you, my dream wouldn’t be real.
There is a school in Africa… Old Boys of the KZN10 spread across the planet don’t let the continents’ ponds sink homecomings to where it all began.
Boys, moms, dads, schools, teachers, coaches, KZN10 school sport fans … to all of you – You Know Who You Are.
Thank you all – and thank you all again.
‘If you’re looking for a miracle to
change your own life and can’t find it…
look for the miracle that brightens someone else’s life –
& within that miracle you will have found your own miracle.’
Jono Cook
It is on the KZN10 playing fields… that schoolmates become friends for life.
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IT’S ABOUT THE STARTING”
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Umpires’ manager reflects on the 59th Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week
MIKE Wolstenholme is well-known in umpiring circles for his knowledge, experience and passion for the game but, most of all, his passion for umpiring.
Mike was umpires co-ordinator for the hugely successful 59th Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week that played out last weekend in the KZN capital and midlands.
Feature image: The 59th Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week umpires team at the officials’ Dinner in the Victoria Hall at Maritzburg College. Mike Wolstenholme at the back, second from left.
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The 2018 Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week (OMCW) superbly hosted as always by Maritzburg College, Mike’s task was daunting, to say the least.
With 22 teams and 44 matches over four days, the challenges were multiple. And it wasn’t simply a case of getting personnel on the pitch; Mike is intensely interested in developing the KZN umpires’ pool.
KZN10.com invited Mike to share his thoughts on OMCW 2018 from his unique perspective.
“Thanks Jono, what you are doing to promote KZN schoolboy sport through the medium of KZN10.com and related Facebook posts is wonderful to see and long may it continue.
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“Secondly, your approach in highlighting the umpires in your pre-Oppenheimer feature is something we have never seen before, so hats off to you.
“The last 2 years I have been involved with the organising of umpires for this prestigious tournament and the day-to-day appointments.
“I try to engage with coaches to get daily feedback on the performances of our umpires to ensure that any issues that may have cropped up are heard and discussed to ensure we continue to deliver a service that consistently reflects our added-value to the tournament.
“The reason for this is that historically, the coaches themselves either used to umpire or bring their own umpires.
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“Of course that could cause obvious unintended problems whereas our umpires have no allegiance to any team and so even if errors are made we are not favouring one team over another.
“This is critical in terms of our performance; that our integrity is never questioned.
“In terms of selection, OMCW is a wonderful opportunity for our umpires to get exposed to a high level of cricket and can be used as a springboard to move on to greater things such as being selected to be part of the CSA Umpires track – working through the various levels and hopefully onto our CSA National Panel.
“Furthermore, what the umpires learn throughout the OMCW festival is how to engage at a high level with players and coaches as well as put their skills to the test, which ultimately will deliver a consistent, excellent match performance across our KZN cricket structures. I see this as a win-win.
“I strive to ensure that only the best-qualified umpires get selected with many having their Level 3 qualification and a number already included in CSA structures.
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“Added to this are some relatively new umpires who not only have the requisite skill and ability to be part of this marvellous OMCW celebration of top-class schoolboy cricket but who can then go far in their umpiring careers having had the benefit of OMCW as a platform to do just that.
“The last OMCW group are the experienced umpires who have been around a while, doing what they do best – sharing their passion, enthusiasm and skill with the newcomers, which served to promote a well-rounded experience over the four days (Sept 29 – Oct 2).
“The Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week, in my humble opinion, brings together some of the best schoolboy talent that we have in the country and it is indeed an honour and privilege for us as umpires to be invited to be part of the OMCW.
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“To digress a little, I well remember my Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Cricket Week in 2002.
“Names such as AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis, Heino Kuhn, Vaughan van Jaarsveld, Morne Morkel, Aaron Phangiso, Vernon Philander and Hein le Roux – to name but a few – went on to higher honours.
“In overall terms, it is my firm belief that Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week is on the same level, if not better – in some respects – than Coke Week.
Hosts Maritzburg College take it to another level – to such an extent that everyone wants to be part of this prestigious week.
“Of course, OMCW from an umpiring standpoint does come with challenges, as KZN premier league cricket traditionally starts on the same weekend so the demand for umpires is heavy – particularly on the first 2 days of OMCW – the Saturday and Sunday.
“Last year, where both the Saturday and Sunday were used at club level, this caused a drain on KZN umpiring resources, leaving us well short of the requisite number of officials.
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“This year, however, there was some relief in that the premier KZN Coastal club matches were only scheduled on the Sunday.
“Finally, in terms of the OMCW umpire selection criteria, it is vital as co-ordinator that I get the best people available – selected on merit and commitment – where you need to be available for all 4 days or at least 3 of the 4, thus ensuring consistency.
“Also, we must encourage younger umpires to get involved as they are the next generation.
“What was particularly pleasing at this 59th edition of OMCW is the fact that I saw a number of young umpires showing real promise and that is a big plus for the future.
Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week umpires Sibs Mashimane and Craig Macaulay.
“To sum up, I am indebted to those umpires in KZN who fully commit to OMCW.
“Many actually take leave from work to be involved, but they happily do this well in advance, thus ensuring that they are ready and available to be part of this wonderful OMCW experience.
“In closing, it would be remiss of me not to thank OMCW director and Maritzburg College deputy headmaster Brandon Swart and his team for delivering such an umpire-friendly product.
Umpires co-ordinator Mike Wolstenholme, DHS first XI coach & director of cricket Andrew Shedlock and umpire Pete Osborn enjoying the moment during the 59th Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week Dinner.
“Brandon, on behalf of my umpires, a sincere thank you.”
Jono: “Thanks Mike, sometimes we forget how much value our umpires bring to the mix; only referring to them when something contentious is on the table.
“Keep up the great work guys. Believe, me, we do notice and appreciate your essential contribution to what makes KZN10 schoolboy cricket so very special.
“Mike and Team see you at the landmark 60th Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week next year.”
Umpires Daryl Govender and Pius Nkosi with captains Andre Bradford (Maritzburg College) and Dian Forrester (Affies) ahead of the Goldstones coin toss on Day 1 of the 59th Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week hosted as always by Maritzburg College.
KZN Coastal U17 cricket team named for national week in Durban
The KZN Coastal U17 cricket team for the Momentum U17 Week in Durban from December 11 to 15 has been named today.
The team will be captained by Jordan Bamber of Kearsney College with Bryden Sambhu of DHS vice-captain.
Image: Jandre Viljoen of Westville is in the KZN Coastal U17 team.
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The 13-man squad is made up of 2 Kearsney cricketers, 4 Glenwood, 1 DHS, 2 Northwood, 3 Westville and one from Thomas More College.
The team has a host of players who have shown good form, not least of whom is Northwood all-rounder Jeremy Martins who played a match-winning role in the 64-run first XI win by the Knights of Durban North over Maritzburg College on Goldstones last month.
Coming in to bat at number 6 with the Northwood total four wickets down for next to nothing and then 47 for 5 it was Martins who compiled a mature century under considerable pressure to set up the Knights’ memorable victory.
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Should the KZN Coastal U17 team play with that sort of grit it bodes well for the Durban-based province’s fortunes at the national week in their hometown come mid-December.
KZN COASTAL U17 CRICKET TEAM
Jordan Bamber Kearsney (capt)
Bryden Sambhu DHS (vice-capt)
Jordan Hendrikse (Glenwood)
Jeremy Martins (Northwood)
Gareth Beaven (Westville)
Seth Rajkumar (Westville)
Moran Francis (Glenwood)
Thulani Chiliza (Northwood)
Sanele Mnqayi (Glenwood)
Thabiso Shangase (Glenwood)
Viasan Murugan (Thomas More)
Jandre Viljoen (Westville)
Cade Carmichael (Kearsney)
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KZN Coastal U19 cricket team named for Coke Week
The KZN Coastal cricket team for the CSA U19 Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Week to be held in Cape Town from 16-20 December was released at lunch time today.
There are 10 cricketers from five of the schools that make up the 10 KwaZulu-Natal schools that KZN10.com focuses on.
Matthew Montgomery of Clifton College, who made an outstanding century at Hilton College Saturday, is the captain with Andile Mogakane of Northwood vice-captain.
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The second Clifton first XI cricketer in the 13-player squad is Josh Brown.
Feature image: Clifton College and KZN U19 captain Matthew Montgomery.
Westville have two representatives in the team in all-rounder and head of school Matthew Pollard and Caleb Pillay.
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Glenwood are represented in the form of Thamsanqa Khumalo, Lifa Ntanzi and Steven Naidoo.
Kearsney College are represented by all-rounder Robbie Koenig and left-arm seamer Carl Heunis.
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KZN COASTAL U19 CRICKET TEAM
Matthew Montgomery (Clifton, capt)
Andile Mogakane (Northwood, vice-capt)
Thamsanqa Khumalo (Glenwood)
Caleb Pillay (Westville)
Lifa Ntanzi (Glenwood)
Mhlengi Ndaba (Christian High)
Prealin Naidoo (Kharwastan High)
Matthew Pollard (Westville)
Robbie Koenig (Kearsney)
Josh Brown (Clifton)
Carl Heunis (Kearsney)
Nhlakanipho Mpungose (Bechet High)
Steven Naidoo (Glenwood)
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