This weekend we shifted out attention to uplifting the game of Volleyball in Waterval Boven - the home of UBUNTU. Coach Amos Mashaba assembled the two teams that practice regularly and they entertained the people with a full 5-set game series after which the winning team won R750. Each team received a new ball and we planted the seeds of volleyball as being a sport in which many members of the community can participate to build the community spirit and unity. There was a DJ who played great music and created a truly wonderful atmosphere, very different from a soccer game - the people had a great festive time. Upgrading the volleyball facilities and creating a second court now becomes a priority. Next - we move to basketball and netball while the UBUNTU Community centre approaches launch and a grand opening event in the hall with a concert of local musical talent PLUS a theatrical Nativity Play which is being rehearsed in the primary school and will involve around 500 students between ages 6 and 13. Please make donations to the continuing UBUNTU Community projects on our website - by becoming a regular contributor with a small monthly contribution which will allow us to keep these initiatives going while we become self sustainable. http://www.ubuntuparty.org.za/p/donate.html
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Coach Amos Mashaba examines the new balls and gives me a rundown of the day's planned activity |
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Some of the action - I was pleasantly surprised at the skills of the players |
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preparing for a spike |
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The coach is ready to serve |
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The score keeper basking in the summer sun and having a great time |
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Pep-talk during the break |
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The victory chant |
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The ball boys stole my heart |
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Arriving at the court - preparing to warm up for the game before the people arrive |