July 2001 Sport News Headlines

RAMBLERS will host an Old Boys five-a-side soccer tournament tomorrow and Sunday in conjunction with its annual Schlachtefest.

120 former great soccer players of Namibia will be in action.

The participating teams are Ramblers Exco, Ramblers All Stars, Windhoek Harriers, Civics I, Civics II, DHPS, Internazionale B, Internazionale A, SKW Social, SFC, SKW, DTS Social, DTS, Tsumeb and Ramblers Social.

Women's soccer tournament

THE Namibia Women's Football League will host its third regional tournament in Windhoek today and tomorrow.

Schools and clubs which would like to participate can contact Ms Jansen at cell number 0812527591.

A floating trophy and prize money of N$1 000 is at stake.

The registration fee is N$50 per club, while the draw for the tournament will take place at the Windhoek College of Education tomorrow.

Iron Kids duathlon

THE first iron-kids duathlon championships, to be sponsored by the Namibia Triathlon Federation, Cymot and Profoto Centre, takes place in Windhoek tomorrow.

Children between the ages of 3 and 12 can register for the championships from 13h15 at Cymot's main depot in the northern industrial area.

The first races start at 14h00 while the prize giving ceremony is scheduled for 15h30.

The distances to be covered are two 400m runs and a 1km cycle for under 8s; and two 600m runs and a 2km cycle for under 10s and under 12s.

More information can be obtained from Charmaine Shannon at 0812462767.

Bob Tangeni Birthday Bonanza

A SPORT bonanza will be held in Walvis Bay tomorrow to celebrate the birthday of veteran marathon runner Bob Tangeni.

The activities start with a marathon at 07h30 from the Kuisebmond Stadium to the Walvis Bay Airport and back.

This will be followed by an athletics event at 09h00 and a women's soccer tournament at 14h00.

More information can be obtained from Victor Mutumbulwa at 064-206548 or cell 0812511652; Germany Andreas at 064-204287; Bob Tangeni at 064-205175 or Richard Gariseb at 064-209209.

Chief Santos AGM

ALL players, supporters and ex-members of Chief Santos are invited to the club's annual general meeting starting at 13h00 at Minen Hotel in Tsumeb tomorrow.

Issues to be discussed include the amendment of the constitution, subscription and membership fees, the financial report, sponsorship, job descriptions of the sub-committees and the election of new office bearers.

More information can be obtained from Mr Hoeseb at telephone number 067 - 302150.

Omaheke boxing tournament

THE Omaheke Amateur Boxing Sub-federation will host a boxing tournament in Gobabis tomorrow.

Boxing clubs from Aminius, Tallismanus, Otjinene and Gobabis will participate in the tournament which starts at 18h00 at the Nossobville Community Hall.

The entrance fee is N$5 for adults and N$2,50 for children.

More information can be obtained from Justice Kavari at 0812429502.

Strangers players meeting

ALL players, supporters and former members of Strangers are invited to attend the club's annual general meeting at 10h00 at Goreangab Junior Secondary School tomorrow.

Issues to be discussed include the amendment of the club constitution, subscription and membership fees, the financial report, job descriptions of the sub-committees and the election of new office bearers.

More information can be obtained from Mrs !Gorases at 061 - 224415.

Stannic Enduro Marathon at Gallina

ALL moto-cross enthusiasts are invited to participate in the Stannic Enduro Marathon which takes place at the Gallina Race Track tomorrow.

Participants do not require a national license, but they will have to sign an indemnity form, issued by the Namibia Motor Sport Federation and pay a starting fee of N$50.

The enduro marathon is a race over 30km through the mountains of the Waldschmidt farm and the Crown Paving & Sand farm, as well as partly through the Dobra Mission.

Participants will be divided into Group A for professional riders who must race the complete distance over three hours and Group B who will cover a shortened distance in two hours.

About 40 Namibian participants and 15 professionals from South Africa are expected to compete in tomorrow's first Stannic Enduro.

The bar facilities at Gallina will be open and after the enduro a braai will be held, while DJ Coco will entertain guests till late in the evening.

It is the first time that Stannic, a division of Standard Bank Namibia, will sponsor a moto-cross event.

Senior manager A P Blaauw stressed that he and his assistant Mara Booysen have admired the activities of the Windhoek Moto Cross Club for a long time and are impressed by their professionalism.

At the same occasion Blaauw confirmed his company's involvement at this year's International Moto Cross Series which takes place at Gallina on November 3 and 10, when Stannic will be the official sponsor of the "Stannic Dutch team."

Boks drop Montgomery

DURBAN - Fullback Percy Montgomery was dropped on Wednesday as South Africa made three changes for the Tri-Nations match against Australia in Pretoria tomorrow.

Two of the switches were forced by injury, with Braam van Straaten coming in for Marius Joubert at centre and Johan Ackermann replacing lock Victor Matfield who suffered a serious eye injury in Saturday's defeat by the All Blacks.

"The doctor said Victor could lose the eye if we play him," Springbok coach Harry Viljoen said.

Conrad Jantjes, 21, comes in at fullback for the out-of-form Montgomery.

Van Straaten's inclusion has a tactical element.

The Springboks are hoping his dependable boot will solve the kicking problems which were one of the factors in the 12-3 loss to New Zealand in Cape Town.

Viljoen said Jantjes had earned his chance to replace Montgomery, who missed three kicks at goal against New Zealand."

"Conrad is getting his opportunity after playing well against Italy," Viljoen said."

"He's a young player with a lot of talent and a lot of potential, and it's the ideal opportunity to play him. I believe he's up to it."

"With his other first choice lock, Mark Andrews, carrying a strained ankle, Viljoen is aware that South Africa's lineout options could be limited against the innovative Australians."

"With (injured lock) Albert (van den Berg) and Victor not there it is an area of concern, but there are ways to overcome that and we've been working hard on them," Viljoen said.

South Africa: 15-Conrad Jantjes; 14-Breyton Paulse, 13-Robbie Fleck, 12-Braam van Straaten, 11-Dean Hall; 10-Butch James, 9-Joost van der Westhuizen; 8-Bob Skinstad (captain), 7-Andre Venter, 6-Andre Vos, 5-Mark Andrews, 4-Johan Ackermann, 3-Cobus Visagie, 2-Lukas van Biljon, 1-Robbie Kempson. - Nampa-Sapa

ALL former Fifa referees, assistant referees, match commissioners and retired senior referees are invited to attend a workshop in Otjiwarongo tomorrow at the Hamburger Hof Hotel.

A special invitation is also made to the following people:August Gaeb, Alex Kapenaina, Boy Boy Ndjadila, Theo Amadhila and Scala.

Meanwhile, a high-level refereeing course, offered by the German Football Association, will be held at the Gammans Training Centre in Windhoek from Tuesday, July 31 to Saturday, August 4.

The following referees who are in possession of advanced refereeing diplomas are invited to participate:Mathews Katjimune, Jonas Gaseb, Ngarije Kandjii, Simon Areseb, Boy Boy Ndjadila, Temba Nghitaunapo, Piet Ecksteen, Gotfried Nawaseb, Vincent Goraseb, Alma Otto, Sina Thlabanello, Clara Kanundura, Elia Hepundjua, Adams Christoph, Rudolph "Paulus" Endjala, Zacharias Seibeb, Felton Kuti Kondombolo, Erastus Shilunga, Frans Shipanga, Lazarus Shigweda, Antonius Anugongo, Arvo Mufeti, H S Swartbooi, Christoph Dausab, Gabes Kasupi, Manfred Hei-gauseb, Dave Haufiku, Bafana Subeb, Mila Khaixobeb and Festus Ueitele.

Calling Tigers veterans

THE following Tigers veteran soccer players are invited to attend a training session at the Tigers Sports Ground opposite Hakahana Service Station on Monday at 18h00:Bandike Ochurub, Mentos Hipondoka, Steve Haihambo, Efraim Petersen, Fly Hambuda, Grey Uumati, Gummy Uumati, Oubaas Bogitso, Ronnie Angula, Tjinyara Shilongo, Issy Naruseb, Samuel Smith, Tony Jones, Kastro Ysterman, Brown Amuenye, Moses Seibeb, Moses Mberira, Opposisie Ngaringombe, Teacher Haufiku, Engelhard Haihambo, Elton Haihambo, Efraim Davids, Mike Haoseb.

Other interested veterans are also welcome to attend.

Hurdler drops out of World Champs

ONE athlete has dropped out of the Namibian team to participate at the forthcoming International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) World championships which start next week.

Namibia Amateur Athletics Union (NAAU) secretary general Frank Slabbert told Nampa that South African-based 400 metres hurdler Willie Smit will not participate at the championship due to study commitments.

This brings Namibia's representation to six athletes - four men and two women.

Frank Fredericks will only compete in the 200m, while up-and-coming sprinter Christie van Wyk will take part in the 100 and 200m sprints.

Other athletes are Luketz Swartbooi and Elizabeth Mongudhi in the marathon, Stephan Louw in the long jump and Agnes Samaria in the 800m.

The eighth prestigious championships are billed for Edmonton, Canada from August 3 to 12.

More than 2 000 athletes from over 200 countries around the world will participate in the nine-day competition.

The athletics World championship is not only regarded the most important event on the athletics calendar but is the most prestigious international sporting competition for 2001.

The Namibian athletes will not leave as a team, with the last two athletes Swartbooi and Samaria expected to leave the country on Tuesday.

Louw, Mongudhi and Van Wyk are already in Europe while Fredericks will depart on Monday next week. - Nampa

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