Capricorn Schools Netball League Launched
Capricorn Group again confirmed its commitment to schools' netball in Namibia by announcing its continued sponsorship of the annual Capricorn Schools Netball League.The league kicks off on Friday with the first League matches in Windhoek and will conclude with the national playoffs on 24 August 2024.
Capricorn Group has been sponsoring the Schools Netball League since 2017 when it took over the sponsorship from its subsidiary Bank Windhoek.
"We are proud of our Group's legacy of positively contributing to netball development in Namibia over many years,” said Marlize Horn of Capricorn Group. “The Capricorn Schools Netball League provides a platform for netball players to compete for their schools in the national league and to play competitive netball of high standard, enhancing their skills.
“Furthermore, sports, including netball, play an important role in building character and fostering teamwork, commitment and hard work among the youth. At Capricorn Group, we remain committed to supporting sports development, especially women's sports, to create sustainable opportunities in the regions and communities where we operate.”
This year, 85 teams from various regions of Namibia are participating in the league. Participating teams grew by over 20% from 2023, representing 25 public and private schools. The teams will compete for the coveted title in various age categories, ranging from u/12, 13, 14, 15, and 17 to u/19.
"We are thrilled to announce the start of the 2024 Capricorn Schools Netball League and anticipate an exhilarating season of competitive matches. We extend our gratitude to Capricorn Group for supporting us in making this league a success," Liezel Garbers, Chairperson of Capricorn Schools Netball League, said.
This weekend's matches will be at Windhoek Gymnasium for the u/12, u/13 and u/14 teams and at Windhoek High School for the u/15, u/17 and u/19 teams.
Keep an eye on the Capricorn Schools Netball League Facebook page for match fixtures and results.
The Capricorn Schools Netball League is endorsed by the Namibian School Sport Union (NSSU).