{"id":210194,"date":"2021-12-01T04:22:03","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T02:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=110842"},"modified":"2021-12-01T04:22:03","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T02:22:03","slug":"madibaz-netballers-keen-to-make-an-impact-at-nationals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/madibaz-netballers-keen-to-make-an-impact-at-nationals\/","title":{"rendered":"Madibaz netballers keen to make an impact at nationals"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SPAR Madibaz netball star Jeanie Steyn (middle) will be aiming to use her experience to help the Nelson Mandela Bay A team achieve success in the SPAR Netball National Championships in Cape Town from December 6 to 11. Photo: Full Stop Communications<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Players from the SPAR Madibaz Netball Club are eager to impress when they turn out for two Nelson Mandela Bay teams at the SPAR National Championships next week.<\/p>\n

The tournament, which incorporates senior and U21 sections, will be played at DF Malan High School in Cape Town from December 6 to 11.<\/p>\n

Nelson Mandela University student-athletes are well represented, with eight players in the senior outfit and six in the U21 squad.<\/p>\n

In addition, Madibaz mentor Lana Krige will coach the senior team while Madibaz Sport netball manager Melinda Goosen will take care of management duties.<\/p>\n

The experienced Jeanie Steyn (senior team) and promising Zihle Makamba (U21) are two of the players expected to make an impact.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very excited to represent Nelson Mandela Bay at the national champs as it is yet another opportunity to play against competitive teams and to showcase our talents,\u201d said Steyn.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are also privileged to have a fantastic and experienced management and coaching team, which contributes to the dynamic energy within the team.\u201d<\/p>\n

After being bundled out in the semifinals two years ago, Steyn left no doubt of their hunger to improve on that performance.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will be our last competition of 2021 and we want to end it off in such a way that it rewards the hard work that we have put in throughout the year,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter ending fourth in 2019, our aim is to win a medal.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am looking forward to seeing the team perform because I think we can surprise some of the other sides. Our focus will be to build momentum and confidence throughout the tournament and to secure a spot in the semis.\u201d<\/p>\n

Makamba, who was selected for the SA U19 squad this year, said it was an opportunity to \u201cmeasure yourself against the best\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a big chance for all our players to show what we can do and to learn from the exposure of playing against the best U21 players in the country,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy goal is to go out there to do my best and to learn from the whole experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Makamba felt that a concerted team effort would be essential.<\/p>\n

\u201cNetball is a sport that requires every single player to pull her weight, so we just have to play together, communicate with each other, motivate one another and be patient.\u201d<\/p>\n

Krige, who has been closely connected to the Madibaz players in the Varsity Cup and USSA competitions, said they realised that it would be a serious challenge this time around.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll the regions will be represented in the A-section, so it is going to be really strong. Two years ago, it was a really good achievement to make the semifinals and that will definitely be our goal again.\u201d<\/p>\n

She felt the key to success would be in managing their resources properly.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe play two games every day, plus the playoff rounds, so to keep the players fresh throughout will be the challenge in Cape Town,\u201d explained Krige.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have really good players in both circles, and speed and class in midcourt, but the competition will be tough, so it\u2019s a matter of keeping enough fuel in the tank for the playoffs.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Madibaz players attending the champs are:<\/p>\n

Senior: Juanita van Tonder, Kaylin Coetzer, Mothira Mohammad, Noluthando Maliehe, Nosipho Dweba, Jeanie Steyn, Siphosethu Kilani and Sivenathi Socenywa. Head coach: Lana Krige. Manager: Melinda Goosen<\/p>\n

U21: Britney Lee van der Merwe, Hanniska van Vuuren, Jane Nel, Mihlali Mgweba, Siya Dingiswayo and Zihle Makamba.<\/p>\n

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