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Quality soccer has to make way for a safety- first, no-nonsense kick-and-rush approach. Team tactics and technique have to be sacrificed so that a winning margin can be defended.

It is under these circumstances that unneces­sary conflicts enter the fray where parents, refer­ees, players and officials are drawn into a vicious circle of abuse, violence and counter-violence. Clearly, with this scenario prevailing in the Lenasia soccer scene the development of quality players and the changing of the mind set of all the stake­holders become all the more difficult to effect.

However, in the absence of overall change from our national and local soccer structures, the capacity for change in the smallest cog in the wheel-the club- is clearly possible.

This article, it is hoped, will serve to encour­age and stimulate debate about both the vital factor of motivation in sport and the role of the club and all its participants in enhancing the

motivation levels of the players in the club.Further, a few problems relating to the club’s

participation in the Lenasia area have been iden­tified and various factors that contribute to the pressure being exerted on all the participants in soccer have been alluded to.

One hope’s that the warning signals do not go unheeded and constructive steps be taken by the club to engage the problems that beset local soccer presently. I want to end the article with a quote that perhaps best relates to the topic out­lined, in the hope that, none of the parents, officials, players coaches and managers feel pow­erless in the face of the problems facing us but take courage from the message and become suffi­ciently motivated to attack these problems head- on: “The punishment for submitting in the face of an onslaught is defeat. However, the difference between a winner and a loser is often trying because there is no failure like ceasing to try.”

E brahim Farista

50th Anniversary Celebrations Junior Soccer TournamentAS part of our Golden Jubilee celebration, a junior soccer tournament was planned. It was to be the first of it’s kind in Lenasia and also the first for our club. After many meetings, the Tournament Committee finally came up with a comprehensive programme invoMng fifty-two teams in the age categories - U7, U9, U l l , U13, U15andU17.

Participating teams came from the Lenasia Soccer Association, Bosmont Football Associa­tion, Eldorado Park, Zakkariya Park and Daxina. The tournament was scheduled for the 2rxl and 3rd of September 1995.

Each group of teams were divided into two sections and the competition was played on a round-robin basis, with the two teams finishing first in their respective groups qualifying for a place in the finals. The Under 7 teams were however divided into four sections and therefore semi-final matches had to be played and the winning teams then went into the finals. Most of the matches were played on Saturday as Sunday was reserved for the finals.

The draw for the tournament was held on the 14 August 1995 and it was well attended by all the participating teams. All club members, including the ladies, lent a helping hand over

the tournament week-end. We catered elabo­rately over the two days - the menu being chicken biryani, vegetable biryani, hot dogs, chip rolls and chips and cold-drinks.

Special T-shirts and peak caps bearing the 50th anniversary logo were printed and embroided respectively for this occasion.

All winning teams and runners-up were presented with floating trophies and the win­ners were each presented with a medallion bearing the club’s 50th anniversary logo.

The results of the finals were as follows:Winners: U7 Lesco United; U9 -

Marlboro Sporting; U l l - Lesco United; U13 - Marlboro Sporting; U15 - Lesco United; U17 - Swaraj JFC.

Losers: U7 - Lesco Sporting; U9 - Swaraj Spurs; U l l - Bellevue FC; U13 - Moroka Swallows; U15 - Bellevue FC; U17 - Bellevue FC.

The match of the tournament was no doubt the one between Marlboro Sporting and Moroka Swallows under 13. This match was decided on a penalty shoot-out.

Although the tournament proved to be a mammoth task, it however turned out to be a huge success, due to the help rendered by all the members and the ladies.

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Swaraj Sporting (1964) - Winners of Leaquc-Knockout TrophiesFirst Row Standing - (L to R) K. Bhikka (Auditor), D. Uka (Treasurer), R. Lakha (Vice<;irairman), N. Rcinchod (Chairmeui) Second Row Standing - (L to R) N. Ranchod, S. Adam, V. DaycJ, A. Sukha, V. Bhana (Secretary)Sitting N. Uka (Vice-Captain), D. Vallabh, K. Parbhoo, G. Lala, W. Muller (Captain), A. Chibba,P. Bhcina

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FocusTH IS decade started with an extremely suc­cessful period for the club. The first senior team won the knock-out trophy and were runners-up in the league competition. They were judged the best team for that year and awarded a R200 prize.

Dr.Thakor Parbhoo was the captain and Mr. Vallabh Dayal provided transport and other general assistance. The side included Ranjit Lala, Anand Daya, Pravin Go pal, Dr Thakor Parbhoo, Ravindra Lalla, Vallabh Dayal, Harish Bhowan, Jaikishan Daya, Jawaharlal Ravjee, Harish Uka, Balvant Chiba, Chandrakant Parshotam and Ramesh Nana.

Balvant Chiba was selected to represent Lenasia Football Association in the inter-dis­trict fixtures.

Whilst the first side was enjoying the glory of being champs, the second side was having difficulty fulfilling their fixtures.

In 1975, the LS A affiliated to the South African Soccer Federation. Because of this Bluebells United Football Club was prevented from using the local soccer stadium. A major campaign was mounted to fight this unfair decision.

The following season, the first side won the league, regional knock-outs and were run­ners-up in the Simba Knock-out competition.

During this period, a few players came from Soweto to play for the club. They how­ever needed assistance with their transport, and the players obliged. Casper Banda still has contacts with the club.

In 1976 Pretem Singh leaves to play professional soccer. In 1977 Dr Thakor

The Fourth DecadeParbhoo stops playing for the club. In 1978 Balvant Chiba, Harish Uka and Suresh Ravjee leave the club. The departure of these players, paralysis the club and subsequently brings the club to a standstill. The club remains dormant for 1979 and 1980.

In 1981 Mahesh Ukabhai takes over as chairman and starts the revival o f the club by promoting junior teams-under 14 and under 16 teams were affiliated to the Lenasia Foot­ball Association.

In 1983 we lost Mr Arun Kara who was a very active player and administrator.

In 1983 Pravin Desai, our secretary, was referred to the LFA misconduct for question­ing the misappropriation of the LFA funds. The club subsequently withdrew from LFA to play in a new local soccer structure under a different name Young Eagles Soccer Club. Yusuf Akhalwaya was an active player of the club during this period.

The club continued with two junior and two senior teams towards the end o f this decade.

M ahesh Ukabhai, Th ira j B how an, Chandrakant Parshotam m , Dayal Lala, Pramod Bhana, Harish Bhowan, Jaikishan Daya, Anand Daya, Pravnn Gopal and Pravin Desai served the club well during this period, doing the bulk o f the work. These members kept the ship afloat and have made it possible for the club to continue its activities to the present day.

Dr R a sik J Gopal Ja ik ish a n Daya

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Role o f Women in Junior Soccer A Mother's Perspective

TH R O U G H O U T the world, the role of women

in sport is increasing in status and stature and

Swaraj Sporting Club is no exception to this

dramatic and positive role change.

Swaraj Sporting Club, bom of humble

beginnings, has always been an all-male orien­

tated club. However, lest we forget, support

has always been afforded by women by way of

the weekly washing of soccer kits, preparing

snacks for meetings, tending to the siblings

while the men were playing or attending meet­

ings or rubbing that injured leg after a gruelling

match. This indirect support has indeed en­

sured the smooth management of the club for

the past 50 years.

With the revival of junior soccer it was

heartening to see so many women gracing our

soccer fields. The past domain o f an all-male

support has definitely crumbled. Initially, the

jargon that got flung around was quite incom­

prehensible to these “ lay-women” .

Today, these women are quite clued up on

the finer points o f the game, and what vocifer­

ous supporters they are! A few years ago, to

see a woman manage a junior team, would

have been unheard of.

But, Neela Nathoo has infact been man­

aging a junior team for the past few years and

what a sterling job she is doing. It is to be noted

that female attendance seem to dwindle after

a few matches.

The reality is that women are placed

under so much pressure that priorities begin to

fall by the wayside. However, for the few o f us

that persevere, the experience is both enlight­

ening and enriching.

The role o f a supportive mother on a

typical Sunday, would be trying to get the

junior o ff to the ground in a positive frame of

mind. A trial period o f accomplishing every

household task, prior to our departure, only

lends credence to the notion that a ‘super-

woman’ exists only in the comic books. The

‘mini-riots’ that sometimes erupt prior to our

departure is something that we have to con­

tend with. Sunday soccer, means a juggling of

household schedules. After seven years, a

“give-and-take” mentality has indeed evolved

within our families.

The acquisition o f the sports grounds in

Extension 3, indeed heralds a new era and

hence poses the daunting challenge of level­

ling the playing fields. Our fervent hope is that

new codes of sports will be introduced, for boys

and girls. W e firmly believe that windows of

opportunity will be opened to resourceful

women at administrative, managerial and

organisational level.

W e would like to take this opportunity of

congratulating the Swaraj Sporting Club on

their 50th anniversary. This team of dedicated

administrators, members, supporters and play­

ers is second to none.

Finally, we would like to dedicate the

above to our father and mentor, who was a

keen cricket and soccer player in his days. He

would always sit rivetted to a sports channel

and his advice is deeply etched in our minds:

“It’s not our words nor our wealth that counts,

but only our good deeds.”M anjula N athoo

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The Fifth DecadeTH E early part o f the last decade of Swaraj Sporting Club was a fight for survival - espe­cially the years 1984 to 1988. As the more senior members began to be less active, there was unfortunately very few younger members to replace them.

Even the number o f players began to dwindle. Infact, during the early 1980’s, we had only two senior teams registered and no junior teams in the L.S.A.

In 1984, due to the maladministration in the L.S.A. we decided to affiliate to the S.T.F. U. W e remained there for two seasons. The club was still going through turbulent times, and we still could not affiliate a junior team.

Then in 1986, w e managed to revive an Under 10 team, but the season was completed with great difficulty, as senior players were not forthcoming.

Worse was to follow as we were unable to register any teams for the seasons 1987 and 1988. Swaraj Sporting Club remained dor­mant for these two years.

In 1989, after many meetings and many hours of deliberation, we managed to register three junior teams in the L S A ’s junior league. This was achieved mainly because of dedica­tion and perseverance by Mohan Sooka, Thiraj Bhowan, Chandrakant Parshotam, Ramesh Morarand Mahesh Ukabhai. Somehow, inter­est among the senior members was rejuve­nated and many juniors began affiliating to

Swaraj Sporting Club.W e have grown from strength to strength

ever since. Administratively, the club has de­veloped into a formidable force, approaching each task with enthusiasm.

In order to improve the skills of our juniors, coaching clinics have been conducted during the Winter school holidays. This has proved very successful, both with the parents and the juniors, as almost 95% of the junior players have attended these clinics. These clinics have been held annually with the assis­tance of Goona Padayachee, Ebrahim Farista, The Lenasia Coaching Academy and the se­nior club members.

There has been a tremendous growth of membership and improvement in the playing ability of the juniors. However, because L.S.A. is not a member of the South Western District Association, our players have been deprived of playing at district or provincial levels.

In 1992, the executive o f Swaraj Sporting Club and Azad Cricket Club decided to make a joint application to lease the field in Exten­sion 3 from the Johannesburg City Council. This would then provide a “home-base” for the new unified club. It would also streamline the management and offer the community a venue. Then in 1993, it was unanimously decided to open up a development fund for the sole purpose of developing this venue.

M ahesh Ukabhai

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FocusSoccer — a Way Forward in the N ew South Africa

THE legacy of apartheid has left us disorganised and many anomalous situations prevail. Although the majority of soccer players in South Africa belong to the amateur ranks, major resources are used up by the Professional and National teams which make up less than 2% of all soccer players in South Africa.

What are the issues that affect amateur soc­cer and how are they to be addressed so that our national soccer team can take it’s rightful place in the African Football in the first instance and then in the international arena?

• Since forced unity in soccer and the prema­ture return to the international arena, most local soccer structures in the disadvantaged areas are in total disarray.

Establishment of strong local structures and the strengthening of existing structures is a prior­ity. They must be funded by the South African Football Association (SAFA), the government and other sponsors so that it prevents weak and disorganised groups springing up. Strong local associations can then concentrate on the basic needs of the game, namely maintaining the play­ing fields, competent refereeing, teaching the rules o f play and conducting a coaching programme.

• Funds must not be used to build expensive and elaborate facilities without there being an amateur association with a proven track record to administer it, otherwise the facility will be vandalised and money wasted.

• Club structures must be encouraged so that the clubs play an important role in the local association. Fewer number of clubs with teams from the junior to senior level makes administra­tion easier and more effective.

The association can then implement it’s vari­ous programmes through the clubs to involve the majority of it’s membership at grassroots level. Present coaching schemes are falling apart be­cause of weak associations and club structures. Highly paid foreign “director of coaching” , at this point in time is a waste-of time and money.

• One-off tournaments must be scrapped. An under 12 tournament sponsored for R50 000 will serve no purpose other than to provide a festive

atmosphere, and thereafter the teams go back to their “homes” with no organised soccer until the next tournament. Instead, this money can be used for children that require basic soccer gear and equipment.

• Representative football: SAFA must take the responsibility to monitor it’s affiliates to ensure that every registered player in the country is given the opportunity to participate in these tourna­ments through merit selection. Amateur inter­provincial tournaments are very expensive to stage but are important in the promotion of competitive soccer.

• The development programme at this stage is aimed at coaching for excellence and millions of rands are being spent annually.

However, other aspects necessary for the development of the game are being neglected. Organised managing of teams in the amateur ranks need urgent attention.

There are too many “Chiefs” and no “Indi­ans” to do the grassroots work. Local associations need to access and monitor funds raised for development.

• School sports: Urgent establishment of an unitary school structure is paramount for the development of soccer at school level, as the major thrust of soccer development must come through the schools.

The education department and the commu­nity must be proactive in promoting and monitor­ing the sporting activities of each and every school. Teachers must receive specialised coach­ing and training so that the sport can be taught professionally at school level.

Teachers who actively participate in the pro­motion of school-sports must be adequately re­warded. SAFA must provide technical and finan­cial resources for promoting school soccer.

The legacy of apartheid has left us many, many years disadvantaged in the area of playing serious and effective soccer. The difficult road ahead must not be underestimated nor must it dampen our spirits to develop soccer in the New South Africa.

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FocusMerger with Azad CC and

Future DevelopmentO U R soccer and cricket history goes back fifty years. Curiously enough 50 years ago, the codes were played and managed under a single management, i.e. Swaraj Sporting Club. The clubs were not affiliated to any organisation and therefore only tour matches to nearby towns were played. During the second decade, the club stopped promoting cricket as this was now left to it’s sister-club, the Azad Cricket Club.

N ow after fifty years, Azad Cricket Club and Swaraj Sporting Club have unanimously decided to merge and to form a single club. The two clubs have a common origin, largely a common membership, including the admin­istration, and a common desire to promote sporting activities for the community.

Azad Cricket Club have already celebrated it’s 50th anniversary and Sweiraj Sporting Club are in the process of preparing for its official function later this year. Soon after this func­tion, the merger will take place. This will alleviate all the duplication in management and will also bring together the best from both sides. It will also increase the membership and make the new club stronger and more vibrant in every aspect.

The priority will then be the development of the sports field in Extension 3. Cricket and Soccer will remain the major codes, however, table-tennis, darts, snooker, volleyball, netball, bridge and other smaller codes will be pro­moted.

The development of the sports field has already started. The field has been fenced off and a turf wicket has been laid and cricket matches have already been played on the turf wicket.

The next stage of the development is the improvement of the outfield and then to build

a multi-purpose building which would serve as a club-house, dressing rooms, showers, kitchen and for indoor sports.

This venture, which is the first in Lenasia, will require large sums of money. A small amount of money has been raised thus far, but for a venture as mammoth as this, we are looking at raising much more money. Fund­raising campaigns and involving big business are some of the ways in which we hope to raise the funds.

O f course the membership is expected to play a major role towards this task. For the first time we will have full control of our facilities and will be able to develop and to realise our dream. A development fund has been estab­lished and although it is slow at the moment, the campaign will be intensified as soon as a lease for the sportsfield has been secured.

The facility is in close proximity to the Nirvana Secondary School and the Progress Primary School. These schools will have ac­cess to the improved sporting facilities and VA/ill play an important role in the feeding of mem­bers to the club.

The new structure will also open new opportunities for our ladies and lassies. They will become active members, participating in the administration, playing the game and tak­ing part in every aspect of the club’s activ/ities.

This will be strongly encouraged, as it has been neglected in the past. Also, the venue will prov/ide an opportunity for families to meet over week-ends and to enjoy the day outdoors.

This new, exciting venture will give full meaning to our common motto: “Let’s give our children a better future.”

Dr R a sik J GopalDr N atvar B how an

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