Academy launches amidst uncertainty
The Academy, an equal venture between Western Province and Boland Cricket and the brainchild of Rembrandt executive Anton Rupert, entered its seventh year with a celebration launch at Newlands on Monday evening.
Sports Staff
28-Aug-2001
What do Paul Adams, Roger Telemachus, Justin Ontong and Claude Henderson have in common? They are all graduates of the Western Cape Superjuice Academy.
The Academy, an equal venture between Western Province and Boland Cricket and the brainchild of Rembrandt executive Anton Rupert, entered its seventh year with a celebration launch at Newlands on Monday evening.
The Academy however faces an uncertain future as pending liquor legislation is taking its toll on sports sponsorship. Added to this, the Superjuice brand has been sold to a different company. Officials and sponsors were however upbeat about the Academy continuing with a new sponsor. An announcement is expected shortly.
The new player intake for both Western Province and Boland, together with the highly successful coaching team of Peter Kirsten (WP) and Deon Muller (Boland) were introduced to the various dignatories present.
The guest speaker, Western Province captain HD Ackerman praised the work of the Academy while a special presentation was made to former Academy chairperson Henry Paulse.