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2 016 Y EA R BOOK / D U R BA N NORT H
2016 YEARB OOK / D UR BA N NO RT H
Donna Small Ross Hetem
This may sound a little ridiculous – but, I’m
considering studying Honours just to play another
year of hockey at Varsity College! If you had the
opportunity to sit in on our team talks, be a part
of our warm up relays, win games you weren’t
expected to or just be part of the “banter” you would
understand why I’m not ready to hand in my VC
hockey kit. Hockey has taught me how to work hard
– it has challenged me, thrown me out of my comfort
zone and most importantly it has introduced me to
some of my best friends. Varsity College Hockey is
a place where commitment is expected, laughter is
encouraged and togetherness is essential. I owe a
lot to Varsity College Hockey, to my coach and to my
teammates – for pushing me to be the best that I can
be, on and off the field. Being a sportsman, I am very competitive, and
this has helped motivate me to try and succeed
both on the sports field, and in the classroom. I
am proud to say that I have played for the Varsity
College Men’s 1st hockey team for the last three
years. In this short time, the team has managed
to win the Men’s Durban Premier League for both
outdoor and indoor, win Gold in the B section
of the annual USSA Hockey Tournament which
meant we were promoted to the A section, as well
as boast a long list of players who were selected to
represent our provincial and national sides. Thanks
to excellent coaching and my talented teammates,
I was able to push myself and eventually be given
the opportunity to represent my country. Playing
hockey for Varsity College has been an amazing
experience, and I will cherish all the memories I
have made during my time here forever.
IIE BA(CC)
Hockey
Nicole Pallet
IIE BA(CC)
Surfing
I started surfing at the age of eight but only really
became competitive at 15. In 2012 and 2013 I was
fortunate enough to represent South Africa at
the ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in
Nicaragua and Panama. When I decided to study
at Varsity College in 2014, I was stoked to be able
to represent VC at all my surfing events. These
last three years of surfing for Varsity College at
USSA has been crazy fun (and freezing), but I am
glad that I can say I was a part of the girls Varsity
College team that took the trophy home every year.
Varsity College has supported me all the way and
have helped me to not only do well in surfing but to
get a degree as well, and for that I will be forever
grateful.
IIE BA(CC)
Hockey for South Africa
Steve Mc Manus
IIE BCom
Hockey for South Africa
I have played for the Varsity College Men’s Hockey
1st team for the past three years, and what an
incredible journey it has been. From winning USSA
B section, beating the Varsity Cup Champions (UJ)
4-1 the following year, to winning the Durban Men’s
Super League, I have gained so much experience
that cannot be taken away from me. Receiving high
quality coaching and playing with the top class
calibre of players in our squad has significantly
developed my hockey. This ultimately landed me a
place in the South African U21 team for 2015/16.
I owe all of my successes to my coaches and
teammates that pushed me week in and week out on
and off the pitch. I have formed friendships that will
last a lifetime and memories that will never fade.
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