Nearly 300 hopeful cricketers from all over South Africa gathered at Hilton College as the sixth yearly Sunfoil Township Tournament begun in the Kwa Zulu-Natal Midlands on Tuesday.
The T20-format tournament caters for U/15 and U/19 players hoping to be selected for one of the elite Sunfoil township teams and gives them the platform to compete against traditionally strong cricketing schools in Kwa Zulu-Natal.
The three-day sporting festival culminates in the selection of the Sunfoil XI invitation team, which will play against the Suncoast Dolphins Academy on Thursday.
Hilton College’s director of sport, Shane Gaffney, said it was an honour to host the event.
“Hilton College is delighted to be part of this tournament, which brings together some of the top cricketers from township schools in and around South Africa. We are hoping that it stays at Hilton in years to come.”
The tournament, which was developed by the Willowton Group in partnership with the Kwa Zulu-Natal Cricket Union, aims to encourage children from disadvantaged communities to become involved in a team sport.
“By exposing our township teams to the game of cricket, we are helping to shape tomorrow. Our vision is to enhance the level of skills, knowledge and experience,” said Kwa Zulu-Natal Cricket Union CEO Jesse Challan.
“We would like to thank Sunfoil for the pivotal role that they are playing in bringing cricket to the townships. Their hands on approach and passion to make a difference, has helped us to build structures that will leave a legacy for years to come.”
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