schoolsthatrockTechnifibre Squash Bloemfontein Open. Seven squash players from Kingswood College, Grahamstown, took part in the The Technifibre Squash Bloemfontein Open. This is the biggest Junior Squash Tournament in Africa, attracting squash players from Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The 2024 edition consisted of 1250 matches played over 4 days.
Seven of Kingswood College’ top squash players played in the open. Notable achievements include: Gemma Clark, who came 2nd in the u14 Girls section. Luke Goldschmidt, won the boys u16B section. Luke is actually still u15!
Aeryn Putzier and Erin Taggart had mixed results playing in the girls’ u16A section. Both players finished with higher rankings than in 2023. David Loudon, Rogan Goliath and Christopher Ferraris played in the u16B section. David and Chris also improving on their 2023 rankings.
Exposure to the high level of competitions like the Technifibre Squash Bloemfontein Open competition often results in both disappointments and hard earned victories, which provide opportunities to learn valuable life lessons. The great sportsmanship, good manners, compassion and the ‘never give up’ attitude shown by our Kingswoodians was evident throughout the 4 days. There was wonderful camaraderie between the players from various squash communities.
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