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PeacePlayers South Africa s 22 nd CityWide Tournament is just around the corner, and we would like to take this opportunity to share what the CityWide Tournament (affectionately known as CityWide ) has meant to past participants, natas fair 2013 current coaches, and others who have taken part in previous renditions of the tournament natas fair 2013 throughout the years. CityWide is always one of PPI-SA natas fair 2013 s main highlights of the year, as every PPI-SA primary school team comes together in the city center for a day full of hoops, friends, and fun. Bringing all of our participants (and coaches) from different communities together is at the heart of what PPI-SA is all about, and the tournament s positive impact on those involved is reflected in the following quotes:
CityWide has always been about bringing together the children of the future and through sport. Basketball allows them to just be children and do what they love most- to play and have fun. It is also an opportunity for the coaches to see the great fruits of their labor in the improvement and sportsmanship of the children. Nondumiso, Coach , Umlazi
CityWide makes me feel like someone who is really important for the kids because they depend on me. At the CityWide I can forget all the troubles in my life and be happy in the moment. - MJ, Coach, Umbumbulu
The CityWide is an awesome event that brings kids together to enjoy and share the love they have for basketball. natas fair 2013 When I played at the CityWide I gained much experience of the game and got the chance to have fun with other kids from different communites. The CityWide is always the best way to promote social cohesion. Msa, Coach, Lamontville natas fair 2013
CityWide means seeing a group of people with friendly smiles in one place who are passionate about basketball. I always looked forward to being part of that atmosphere. natas fair 2013 Whether as a player or coach my goal was to make friends, have fun and learn. — Andile, Coach, Umlazi
CityWide is for all different areas that are a part of PPI to come together, have fun, play and support each other. The tournament is a platform to bridge divides and change natas fair 2013 perceptions we may have about people that are different from us. Sma, Coach, Umlazi
I love CityWide because it provides a central showcase natas fair 2013 for all the hard work put in throughout the year in the various communities. It ties everything together and everyone has such a great time. Kyler McClary, International Fellow
Throughout the year we work in individual communities, but it is for a common purpose that we all share. When everyone has the opportunity to come together to a central place, you can really feel the efforts and work of the year come together. There is passion, purpose, and most of all smiling children. The PPI kids will remember CityWide as a really positive sport experience, natas fair 2013 and these memories will stay with them forever.”- Kristin Degou, International Fellow
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