Clinics were held in Hermanus and Century City, players were put through their paces ahead of the third school term.

“Once again we had a great turnout. The clinics are growing well in those areas,” GKC Director of Coaching, Ryan Van Niekerk said.

“It gave us a chance to work with all aspects of the game. The third term is the preseason for school cricketers so it was good to get in some early preparation with them, Van Niekerk added.

In addition, Peter Kirsten’s work at Fish Hoek continues to inspire junior cricketers.

He hosted three, free coaching days to create interest in the valley.

“It is exciting to see young kids getting involved in the game. We look forward to a good beginning out there,” Van Niekerk concluded.

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“We had a great turnout during December and January especially with our Curro Hermanus clinic,” GKC Coach, Garreth von Hoesslin said.

“The coaches delivered quality programs for the cricketers. The feedback from the parents, boys and girls was exceptional and we had a lot of kids return to our January clinics from December. The clinics are there for players to ask questions and find out more about the game and their ability,” he explained.

The GKC will host their next open camp during the March and April Holidays.

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The longer days and beautiful weather presents the ideal platform for youngsters to get in some solid preparation behind them before the new school year gets underway.

This December, Gary Kirsten Cricket will hold 3-day-long holiday camps in Blouberg and Century City for players between the age of 9-13 and 14-17.

The clinic offers specialised training with top coaches from Gary Kirsten Cricket.

Players will be put through a range of drills including net sessions with a bowling net and machine. As well as fielding and agility tests on the Fives Futbol courts.

“Each day players will be pushed and trained intensively focusing on their strengths and improving or assisting where ever possible in their technique,” GKC Coach, Gareth von Hoesslin said.

He added, “Most players will not get this type of training or knowledge from their schools or clubs. The drills that we do are always different and fun which keeps the players interested over the 3 days. Our aim is to uplift each player’s skill and technique and to create awareness around their game.”

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With the school holidays in full swing, talented youngsters seized the opportunity to polish and hone their cricket skills with the help of GKCA’s sought after coaching staff.

The first clinic brought together eighteen boys from the Northern suburbs and West Coast.

They were put through their paces at the well-equipped Century City.

“The boys received very specialized coaching. We took them through nets and fielding drills. We also worked on agility and fitness, GKCA coach, Gareth von Hoesslin explained.

At the end of the three day programme the boys were able to test their skills with a friendly match.

The second clinic took place at the Blouberg International School.

“We had kids from the school at the clinic. We saw lots of potential among the boys. The coaches put them through some high intensity drills,” von Hoesslin said.

The visiting Harrismith High School are currently involved in the third clinic.

The Free State school’s first team are in town to develop their skills and to engage in a bit of team building.

“This is the first time the school has reintroduced a cricket programme in many years. It is great to see how passionate these boys are about the game. There is some really good talent and we are positive that they will return home better cricketers, von Hoesslin concluded.

The GKCA Holiday Clinics provide players with a chance to nurture their skills and go back into the system, rejuvenated and hungry for success.

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