Athlete of the month

January / February 2013
Aaminah Hans

Bellville Velodrome - March 2012

Aaminah is one of the pioneers of the Kids Athletics Development Program, always blossoming with enthusiasm and ready to do her best for the team.



  
She has two younger siblings, Ismaeel and Luqmaan who also participate in the program. Mom and Dad, Nadia and Zain complete the Hans family of avid runners.

With Dad, Zain

and Mom, Nadia

  Her enthusiasm and positiveness earns her great respect from her teammates.

Aaminah is a Grade 4 learner at Auburn House Montessori and loves to read. Other interest include playing dodge ball and generally being active.

She says "running is fun and keeps her fit and one gets to make new friends".

Her aspirations for this year is to participate is many running events and earn a lot of medals.
  Her favorite race is the Two Oceans event and her most enjoyable running memory is running the Two Oceans with her running friend, Chelsea .

 
October 2012
Ziyaad Abrahams

  

Ziyaad is not only a fine athlete but simply "Born to Run". He has been taking part in running events since early 2011 as can be seen below as a 5 year old at the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon  kids event,

  

2011 Two Oceans 300m Event

2012 - One year later and finishing the Two Oceans 5km Event in fine style.

 He joined the iTheko Kids Athletics Program in February 2012 and this program has given him another avenue of expressing his athletic ability. 

His first Kids Athltics Event - February 2012

8 months later - Most improved athlete in the Kids Athletic Program

Since joining the program his performances can be best described as commented by a parent, “when I see this boy running, jumping and going through the various events one thing comes to mind……………..
Poetry in Motion”.
  
September 2012
Uzayr van der Schyff

Uzayr at the Old Mutual Two Oceans 5km Race

Uzayr is one of our outstanding U/12 athletes. He is a grade 6 learner at Kenwyn Primary School and believes he should try his best at everything that he does. He is not only a fine athlete but excels as well in the swimming pool as a member of Trafalgar Swimming Club where he is a regular gold medal winner. We'll be watching out for him at the 2020 Olympic Games. 

Academically Uzayr is also a top achiever having recently been short listed to write the exam which will hopefully qualify him for the Allan Gray Bursary for top academic achievers.

He is also progressing well in his noble efforts of memorizing the Holy Qur'an.

We wish him everything of the best.

May 2012

Haadiya Gamiet

Haadiya Gamiet at start of UWC Cross Country

Haadiya is 7 years of age and is a learner at Cecil Road Primary School. She is the youngest of 4 children, all of whom are in the Athletic Development program. Mom and Dad (Ashraf & Naz) knows how much they enjoy the activities and ensures that they stay committed to the program. Haadiya is always excited when it comes to her running but very relaxed as can be seen when on the start line "hands in pockets". She has not missed a single race or practice in the last two months and has improved in leaps and bounds finishing consistently in the top 5, most recently two 3rd place finishers.

She enjoys watching rugby and says her favourite player is Francois Ougat, sorry Hougaart. She would like to be a chef one day and talk to people about healthy eating, but for know burgers and chips are just fine.

APRIL 2012

Qiyaam Mallick

Two Oceans 2012

Qiyaam is our Athlete of the Month for April. He is 13 years of age and aspire to one day be one of Itheko's top athletes. He is the third youngest of 10 children and no less than 7 of his brothers and sisters achieving WP colours in both golf and karate. His parents, Muneeb and Faldiela Mallick are also members of the club. A gifted sporting family indeed.

Ravensmead AC 5km

It seems likely that he will achieve his sporting goals as he enjoys his running tremendously and sets himself personal goals but more importantly takes full advantage of the enjoyment that sport has to offer. Qiyaam is a grade 8 learner at Trafalgar High School. His athletic exploits started at junior school where he represented his school at middle distance running with distinction. He currently runs the 5km distance in 20 minutes but sub 20mins is just a formality.