One of the top majorette teams in the Western Cape is headed to the national championship in July, but they need some financial assistance in order to participate.
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The Avondale Senior Majorettes from Atlantis on the West Coast joined the Federation of Dance Drill, Cheerleading and Majorette Sport South Africa (FDDCMSA) in 2021 even though they could not compete due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. However, head coach Kaylene Cordom says the team still excelled during online competitions. ‘We still couldn’t compete physically, but we were lucky enough with the new technology and had online competitions where our athletes did extremely well.
‘In mid-2021, contact sports were allowed with strict Covid-19 regulations. Avondale Senior Majorettes were crowned second place in The Western Cape.’
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The team was established in 2016 and comprises 30 girls aged 12 to 21. The majorettes placed fourth in the Western Cape during the South African Majorette and Cheerleading Association (SAMCA) National Championship in 2018, IOL reports. ‘In 2018, Avondale Seniors then won second place for all categories, including subbies and leader categories, and first place at the South African Majorette and Cheerleading Association (SAMCA) National Championship in the President League held in Oudtshoorn,’ says Cordom.
‘In 2019, we were placed 4th in the Western Cape again – at the SAMCA National Championship held in East London. Avondale Senior Majorettes won first place for all group categories in the President League. In mid-2021, contact sports were allowed with strict Covid-19 regulations. Avondale Senior Majorettes were crowned second place in The Western Cape.’ The following year, the team qualified for the national championship in Bloemfontein. They were crowned fifth place.
‘This sport is the passion of these girls coming from underprivileged homes, it’s their safe home. They call it a sisterhood,’ says Lynette Olivier, team manager. ‘This federation is still new and this competition will grow the federation and sport if as many teams as possible partake.’
This year, the Avondale Senior Majorettes were named the best in the province, and although they’re excited to take on the latest championship, the team is facing a lack of funds to compete.
The team needs a total of R10 000 for registration. Although R8 000 has already been raised, they are still in need of a sponsor for transport, which is estimated to cost R17 500. These amounts exclude a budget for food.
The FDDCMSA national championship will take place at the Wynberg Military Base Stadium in Cape Town from 7 July to 11 July.
For more information on how to assist the team, contact 063 455 6717 or email [email protected].
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