Phase two of the GKC High Performance Academy got underway on 9 January with after a two-week break during the festive season. Six more players have joined the Ryan Cook led programme which offers exclusive interactions with Kirsten and other top coaches as well as one-on-ones with world renowned professionals from a variety of different […]
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Jan
Jan
Gary Kirsten Cricket is always looking for new ways to develop the skills of youngsters. That is why we have embraced other codes of sport like football and rugby to sharpen hand-eye coordination and build a greater sense of camaraderie. In the month of December we ran a two-day Multi Sports Clinic along with Fives […]
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Gary Kirsten Cricket has teamed up with the Curro Hermanus Private School. With a number of promising young players in the region, GKC ran two high intensity holiday clinics during December and January. Under the guidance of GKC Coach, Bradley Moses, 30 players between the ages of 8-13 got their first taste of private cricket […]
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Dec
Dec
Gary Kirsten Cricket ran another “Powerplayers” event at SACS Junior School on Saturday 26th of November as part of their 8-a-side U12 cricket festival. The cricketers were introduced to the 3 events which were Speed Bowling, Bowling Accuracy and Throwing Matrix. The teams competed within their own team and on a grander scale with the […]
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Dec
Dec
The summer holidays and cricket go together perfectly. 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 […]
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Oct
Oct
With the Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) School League about to get underway the Gary Kirsten Foundation under-19 team are busy putting the finishing touches to their pre-season. The team mentored by Gary Kirsten Foundation coach, Sivuyile Mfunelwa put together a comprehensive 60-run victory over a more fancied Newlands Cricket School side in a warm up […]
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Meet Awonke Tokwe Nickname: Rabada His Strength/ Bowling style: Right Arm Fast Age: 16 School : Siphamandla high school How did you hear about the Gary Kirsten foundation: I came with my cousin to watch him batting. Who Is your favourite player: Kagiso Rabada Why KG? Because he motivates me and he is a young […]
Meet Foundation player Siwapiwe Thinzi – Wicket keeper & Batsman – here with coach Sivu Q: What did you do for fun before playing cricket? A: Nothing after school, just homework, chill and sleep Q: How does the Gary Kirsten Foundation benefit your life? A: Meeting new friends is such a great experience and making […]