Kouga Municipality is gearing up for the thrilling culmination of the annual Kouga Mayor’s Cup tournament, poised to captivate the region this coming April.
Following the triumph of 2023, this year’s Mayor’s Cup is set to grow, with a prize pool of R350 000, and a total of 19 sporting codes competing.
“The tournament will once again witness the finest netball, rugby, soccer, cricket, golf, and tennis talents in the region competing for top honours,” said Kouga executive mayor, Hattingh Bornman.
“Additionally, bowls, running, darts, chess, and skateboarding, will add to the excitement.”
Fishing, touch rugby, and gymnastics concluded their final matches earlier in March.
The matches will take place at different venues across the region, to allow as many community members as possible the opportunity to participate and support the programme.
Reflecting on the success of previous years, where themes such as “Shaping the Future” in 2022 and “Breaking Barriers” in 2023 fostered unity and excellence in the Kouga region, Bornman said that confidence is high for collective efforts towards a common cause.
“The focus of this year’s Mayoral Cup is to establish a benchmark for the growth of this prestigious event in the Kouga region. The primary objective is to encourage individuals from all walks of life in Kouga to actively participate in various competitive sporting activities, fostering pride and social cohesion in the community,” said Bornman.
“The Mayoral Cup is not just about winning trophies, it is also about nurturing a culture where sports become a catalyst for personal growth, community development, and lifelong connections.”
Bornman extended his gratitude to all sports associations and clubs for their partnership in presenting the Kouga Mayor’s Cup, contributing to the tournament’s expansion.
“Let us showcase the remarkable sporting talent Kouga has to offer,” he said.
For more information, contact Kouga Sports Coordinator, Elvina Felix, at 067 108 5895. Alternatively, send an email to elvina@kouga.gov.za.
Programme:
- Rugby: April 6 at the Kruisfontein Sports Field, Humansdorp
- Chess:April 12 and 13 at Newton Hall, Jeffreys Bay
- Boxing:April 13 at JBay Comprehensive, Jeffreys Bay
- Basketball:April 13 at the Jeffreys Bay Main Beach Basketball Court, Jeffreys Bay
- Volleyball:April 14 at Jeffreys Bay Main Beach, Jeffreys Bay
- Golf: April 19 at St Francis Bay Golf Club, St Francis Bay
- Cricket: April 20 at Mentorskraal, Jeffreys Bay
Fun Run: April 20 at Jeffreys Bay Main Beach, Jeffreys Bay
- Soccer: April 20 at Jeffreys Bay
- Netball: April 27 at Hankey Secondary School, Hankey
- Tennis: April 27 at the St Francis Bay Tennis Club, St Francis Bay
- 8 Ball Pool: April 27 at Jolly Dolphin/Sovereign, Havana, Jeffreys Bay
- Skateboarding: April 27 at Jeffreys Bay Main Beach, Jeffreys Bay
- Darts: April 27 at Jeffreys Bay
- Bowling: April 27 at the Jeffreys Bay Bowling Club, Jeffreys Bay
- Coding: April 27 at Humansdorp
