Sadili Opens First Red Courts In East Africa!

Re-knowned Coach and co-Director of Evolve9 and Serious Kids Stuff Foundation, Mr. Ronald Pothuizen, and the Tennis Kenya Chairman, Mrs. Paurvi Rawal, today officially opened East Africa’s first purpose-built Under Tens Red Court, at Sadili Oval Sports Academy, in Langata, under the excited eyes of 72 junior players from Kibera and Langata.

Ronald Pothuizen guides a stroke

The Red Courts dubbed The Court Of Dreams, is the first of a long-term partnership, in the development of tennis for children who are ten years and below, a group often forgotten in the game. Through this partnership, Sadili has received funding to further 4 tennis courts through Serious Kids Stuff, receive basic junior training equipment from Topspin (Germany), and shall continue to receive regular technical support towards the training of youth coaches through Evolve9. Although the program is open to all Kenyans, the first beneficiaries at the year-long facility, are children from the slums of Kibera and Langata residents.

Happy expectant faces

Asked for her thoughts, the Director and Head Professional at Sadili said, "We have found found the missing link, and we will perform even better in the game. It is hoped that, the academy can grow into a sustainable program, a beacon of success for other constituencies to follow".

Ronald Pothuizen demonstrates

Red Courts Ready For Action!

Yasin running a successful session

Dan Limbago (USTA) A Hit At Sadili

The Sadili camps kick started on high note on the 17/12/12. A lot of energy could be felt all round within the various displines from Tennis, Basketball, Soccer and Rugby.

Fitness with Dan Limbago

Undaunted by the heavy rains that fell for the better part of Tuesday morning, athletes at Sadili couldn’t miss an opportunity of taking advantage of training with visiting trainers, Mr. Dan Limbago who is the national manager of National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL), at the United States Tennis Association (USTA), assisted by Sadili Oval’s own; Dr. Elizabeth Odera, (Director of Sadili Oval Sports Academy).

From the Basketball court, Mr. Nick-Caro O’Neil Golding who was an Instructor with MPAC Sports in the U.A.E Dubai (from Chicago, USA) had intense sessions with students who were only eager to fill their curiosity and skill on the game. Their determination written all over their faces was a clear indication of how well they would like to excel.

Speaking to Sadili Oval’s Evelyne Guchura, Mr. Nick-Caro said that he had seen a lot of potential in the Kenyan youth training at Sadili Oval Sports Academy. ‘We need to tap this talent at a young age for the fundamental basics so as to grow the talent in the game with time.’ said Nick. He hopes that during his stay in Kenya, he is going to offer some innovative developments in sports especially starting from the primary schools level, while working together with various partners involved. 

Interviewing Kenya Team Olivier Kigotho

14 year old Olivier Kigotho has made the national team, barely one year after joining Sadili Talent Training Academy in Langata, Nairobi. Olivier will be representing Kenya at the ITF/CAT U14 Circuit in Burundi and Rwanda from the 6th - 17th August 2012. I caught up with Olivier at Sadili as he stepped off the court following a tough evening training session. For a boy so young, he exuded quiet confidence and smiled a lot, so I was able to plunge quickly into my interview:

J - Why did you switch from playing basketball to playing tennis competitively?

O – Well I had initially played tennis and then started playing basketball because it was closer to home, while I was in school in the USA. Then when I came back to Kenya, I started playing tennis again, because I liked it better.

J - How does it feel to be playing for the national team?

O – It feels really good, like my hard work is playing off.

J - When you started playing tennis again was it your goal to be on the National Team?

O - Not exactly but I didn’t think that I would be on the national team so quickly.

J - Do you have any short or long term goals for tennis?

O- For the short term I want to play well for the national team, and get into my academy team too (which is actually quite hard) and just keep playing well. And long term, I guess, get a tennis scholarship for a college.

J - in the USA? Europe?

O- I'm not really sure, still thinking about it! (smile)

J- Is there any area that you feel you improved on the last year? Or things you would like to see improve?

O - Im not really sure... (shrug)

J- So your are going to Burundi and Rwanda, how do you feel about competing there?

O - Quite nervous, actually

J - About anything in particular or just in general?

O - In general, but I also know most of the players, and its going to be tough.

J - Do you have any particular goals for these competitions? Winning the whole thing? Making it to quarters?

O - Not really just play my best I guess....I just want to stay focused on that, so I train hard

J-  What does it feel like being able to travel to other countries doing something you love?

O – It feels good! I have been exposed to different kinds of places and players. I think its the most important part. I have learned a lot.

J- Which are some of the countries you have played tennis competitions in since you joined Sadili?

O - the UK, Uganda, Burundi, Rawanda, and, well Kenya...

J- Is there a country that you would love to visit for a competition?

O- Yes! Spain, I've heard it has good players and its very nice place! (laugh)

Summer Holiday Camps 2012

All camps include free supervised art, reading and lifeskills. Scholarships available for all sports, apply early.

TENNIS

NAIROBI TENNIS CAMPS - Sadili Oval Tennis Academy

Tiny Tots: 9.00 – 9.45 a.m., Beginners: 10.00 – 11.00 a.m., Intermediate: 11.30 a.m – 12.30 p.m., Junior Squad: 2.00 p.m., Performance Squad: 3.00 – 4.30 p.m. Kshs. 3,500 per week

Week 1: 9 – 13 July 2012

Week 2: 16 – 20 July 2012

Week 3: 23 – 27 July 2012

Week 4: 20 – 24 August 2012

8-SERIES JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT number 4: 7 July

A Level D ranking Tennis Africa event for beginner-intermediate players in the Under 6, Under 8, Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, Over 14 year categories, boys and girls will be held at Sadili Oval.

Junior Training at Karen Country Club: 16 – 20 July (members only). 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.: 5-10 years – Tennis, 10.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.: 11 – 16 years – Tennis, 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.: 11 – 16 years – Soccer, 10.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.: 5-10 years – Soccer. Kshs. 3,000 per sport per week.

Junior Training at Nyali Golf and Country Club Mombasa: 16 – 20 July 2012 (half-day camps): 4-7yrs: 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Ages 8-14: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Charge:  Kshs. 3000 per person.

EA SAFARI JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP: 6 – 17 August 2012

East Africa’s No. 1 Camp for 6 years to 18 years & includes high performance training for tournament players. Recognised by partners UNEP, Global Sports Alliance and Professional Tennis Registry.
Top Coaches from Africa, Europe and USA will attend. Entry fee: Kshs. 18000 or US$ 320 (non residents) which includes refreshments and lunch. Full boarding facility available at Kshs. 25,500 or US$ 320 (non-residents). This charge covers full board (all meals) from 6th – 17^th August 2012. Scholarships available. Entries close on 30^th June.

SMASHERS CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT NO. 3: 11 - 12 August 2012

A Level B ranking Tennis Africa event for intermediate-advanced players in the  U12, U14, U16, U18 & U21 categories, boys and girls will be held at Karen Country Club and Sadili Oval.

EAST AFRICA JUNIOR TENNIS OPEN 2011 15 – 17 August 2012
A Tennis Africa Tournament for intermediate and advanced players in the Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18 categories, boys and girls.

SWIMMING

BARRACUDA SWIMMING CAMP – SADILI OVAL

Week 1: 9 – 13 July 2012

Week 2: 16 – 20 July 2012

Week 3: 23 – 27 July 2012

Week 4: 20 – 24 August 2012

Weekdays from 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Introduction to water skills, Fundamental Aquatic Skills, Stroke Development, Stroke Improvement, Stroke Refinement. Kshs. 3,500 per person per week.

BARRACUDA PRACTICE GALA– 24^th August 2012 afternoon. Lots of prizes!

BASKETBALL

ANNUAL EA BASKETBALL FUTURE CHAMPS SUMMER CAMP:

13 -16 August 2012

Top USA, UK and Africa basketball coaches will be running this camp. Ages: 9 to 21 years. Entry fee: Kshs. 18,000 or US$ 320 (non residents) which includes refreshments and lunch. Full boarding facility available at Kshs. 25,500 or US$ 345 (non-residents) for the players. This charge covers full board (including breakfast and supper) from 12^th - 16^th August 2012. Scholarships available. Recruiters have been invited to attend. Entries close on 30^th July.

12^th August: Arrival and registration

13^th and 14^th August: Youth basketball clinics.

15^th August: Basketball Coaches Conference

Morning: coaches to discuss techniques and new trends, share experiences, with on-court presentations. Networking luncheon. Afternoon: Junior basketball clinic.

16^th August: 3 on 3, and All-Star Game, Awards.

17^th August: Coach’s visit to Nairobi National Park, Elephant Park, Giraffe Manor and Bomas of Kenya.

AEROBICS/FITNESS/GYM/DANCE

AEROBICS, GYM, DANCE – SADILI OVAL

Weekdays from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon Kshs. 3,500 per week.

You’ll learn power walking, kids-step, aero-step, cardio-funk, ndombolo systems and others. Circuit gym for strength building and conditioning.

Week 1: 9 – 13 July 2012

Week 2: 16 – 20 July 2012

Week 3: 23 – 27 July 2012

Week 4: 20 – 24 August 2012

SOCCER/RUGBY

ANNUAL EA SOCCER FUTURE CHAMPS SUMMER CAMP

30^th July to 3^rd August 2012

Under 7: 9.30 a.m., U11: 10.30 a.m., U15: 11.30 a.m., U17: 2.00 p.m., Performance Squad: 3.00 – 4.30 p.m.

Qualified FIFA – trained coaches in attendance. Meet some of Kenya’s stars too! Kshs. 3,500 per week.

ANNUAL EA RUGBY FUTURE CHAMPS SUMMER CAMP

27^th to 31^st August 2012

Under 7: 9.30 a.m., u12: 10.30 a.m., U14: 11.30 a.m., U17: 2.00 p.m., Performance Squad: 3.00 – 4.30 p.m. Train with the best and meet some of Kenya Rugby stars! Kshs. 3,500 per week.

NON-SPORT ACTIVITIES

FRENCH/PORTUGUESE/ENGLISH/SWAHILI CLASSES: July and August Kshs. 3000 per week. Daily from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. You learn to use the everyday spoken language. Good for those who hope to visit and play your chosen sport. Scholarships available.

SUBJECT TUITION: All subjects, experienced teachers from top schools. Charges: 1-2 subjects 3,500 per week; 3-4 subjects 4,500 per week.

COMPUTER CLASSES: Kshs. 2,500 per week

Community library is open all summer at Sadili, enjoy it!

Music classes: learn to play an instrument!

Classes are available at Sadili for most instruments, run by excellent teachers.

FULL BOARD ACCOMMODATION

MALEZI SCHOOL: Charge: Kshs. 1850 per day, Kshs. 12,500 per week.  GONA SUITES: Charge: 4,000 a day or Kshs. 42,000 for two weeks.

HOLIDAY SPORTS CAMPS – SADILI OVAL SPORTS ACADEMY

Off Kitengela Road, next to Malezi School, Langata

P. O. Box 8477, Nairobi 00100

Mobile: 0721-556062/0727-843864

askus@sadili.com ; www.sadili.com

Yasin Lila lifts Under 18 at the Smashers Challenge Cup at Sadli Oval

                         

Yasin Lila (Tanzania) today won the boys Under 18 category, beating the defending champion and East Africa’s number 2 player, Amadi Kagoma on Burundi 6/4 3/6 7/4 in a closely contested match, today, at the finals of the Smashers Challenge Cup No. 2 tournament held at Sadili Oval Sports Academy. Other surprises included David Matanda, who beat all opposition, winning his final match against Sylvester Juma 6/4 6/3 to lift the boys Under 14 crown. Kenya Open semi-finalist David Matanda, grabbed the bys Under 12, beating Anttony Owita 6/2 6/4, while 2011 Confederation of Africa number 1 ranked Under 14s Henry Ayesiga (Uganda) beat team mate John Lutaaya 6/1 6/2 to take the boys Under 16s. Smashers Challenge Cup is recognized by Tennis Africa Cup, an international ranking platform.

David Mukhwana

RESULTS

BU-12

Antony Owita v/s Davis Matanda 2/6,4/6
Davis Matanda v/s Antony Owita 6/2,6/4

Winner:Davis Matanda
Runner up:Antony Owita

BU-14
Byron Omondi v/s Sylvester Juma 1/6,0/6
Byron Omondi v/s David Mukhwana 1/6,1/6
Byron Omondi v/s Charles Ochieng 6/7(6) 6/0,6/3
Byron Omondi v/s Ronald Omondi 6/1,6/0
Sylvester Juma v/s Byron Omondi 6/1,6/0
Sylvester Juma v/s David Mukhwana 4/6,3/6
Sylvester Juma v/s Charles Ochieng 6/1,6/0
Sylvester Juma v/s Ronald Omondi 6/1,6/0
David Mukhwana v/s Sylvester Juma 6/4,6/3
David Mukhwana v/s Charles Ochieng 6/0,6/0
David Mukhwana v/s Ronald Omondi 6/1,6/0
Charles Ochieng v/sByron Omondi 7/6(6) 0/6,3/6
Charles Ochieng v/s Sylvester Juma 1/6,0/6
Charles Ochieng v/s David Mukhwana 0/6,0/6
Charles Ochieng v/s Ronald Omondi 7/5,7/5
Ronald Omondi v/s Byron Omondi 1/6,0/6
Ronald Omondi v/s Sylvester Juma 1/6,0/6
Ronald Omondi v/s David Mukhwana 1/6,0/6
Ronald Omondi v/s Ronald Omondi  5/7,5/7

Winner: David Mukwana
Runner up: Sylvester Juma

BU-16
Ian Guandai v/s Henry Ayesiga 0/6,0/6
Ian Guandai v/s John Lutaya 0/6,0/6
Henry Ayesiga v/s Ian Guandai  6/0,6/0
Henry Ayesiga v/s John Lutaya 6/2,6/1
John Lutaya v/s Ian Guandai 6/0,6/0
John Lutaya v/s Henry Ayesiga 2/6,1/6

Winner:Henry Ayesiga
Runner up:John Lutaya

GU-18
Lonah Bhwenje v/s Melisa Brown 5/7(2) 0/6 5/7
Melisa Brown v/s Lonah Bhwenje 7/5(2) 6/0 7/5

Winner:Melisa Brown

Runner up: Lonah Bhwenje

BU-18
Yasin Lila v/s John Lutaya 6/2 6/2
Yasin Lila v/s Henry Ayesiga 6/0 6/1

John Lutaya v/s Yasin Lila 2/6 2/6
Henry Ayesiga v/s Yasin Lila 0/6 1/6

Yasin Lila v/s Amadi Kagoma 6/4 3/6 7/4

Yasin Lila v/s Jamin Luvembe 6/3 6/3

Amadi Kagoma v/s Yasin Lila 4/6 6/3 4/7

Amadi Kagoma v/s John Lutaya 6/1 6/0

Amadi Kagoma v/s Henry Ayesiga 6/0 6/0

Amadi Kagoma v/s Jamin Luvembe 6/3 6/2

John Lutaya v/s Amadi Kagoma 1/6 0/6

John Lutaya v/s Henry Ayesiga 1/6 1/6

John Lutaya v/s Jamin Luvembe 6/2 7/5

Henry Ayesiga v/s Amadi Kagoma 0/6 0/6

Henry Ayesiga v/s John Lutaya 6/1 6/1

Henry Ayesiga v/s Jamin Luvembe 6/4 4/6 7/4

Jamin Luvembe v/s Yasin Lila 3/6 3/6

Jamin Luvembe v/s Amadi Kagoma 3/6 2/6

Jamin Luvembe v/s  John Lutaya 2/6 5/7

Jamin Luvembe v/s  Henry Ayesiga 4/6 6/4 4/7

Winner:Yasin Lila

Runner up: Amadi Kagoma

                                      

22 October 2011 RVA Meet Sadili "C" Strike Team

Rift Valley Academy was once again, hosted at Sadili Oval Sports Academy on Saturday 22nd October, a fresh crisp morning, with the courts bsuy with eager boys and one girl (Kira) getting ready for both singles and doubles. This time round Sadili fielded their C team, which is composed of upcoming Under  11, 12 and 13 year old talented boys from the Kibera slums. The teams were well-matched, though Sadili had the edge, just barely taking a couple of matches more than RVA, while dominating the singles.

 Results were as follows:

Doubles:

Wycliffe/Ronex (Sadili) vs. Andrew/Jitton 2/4

 Byron/Victor (Sadili) vs. James Hamut (RVA) 4/2

Davis/Antony (Sadili) vs. Ryan/Andrew (RVA) 1/4

David/Sylvester (Sadili) vs. Mathew/Sky (RVA) 4/3

Wycliffe/Ronex (Sadili) vs. Luke/James (RVA) 4/3

Ronex/Antony (Sadili) vs. Mathew/Ryan (RVA) 4/2

Victor/Wycliffe (sadili) vs. Hamut/James (RVA) 4/0

Singles:

Ateka (Sadili) vs. Kira (RVA) 4/3

Ronex (Sadili ) vs. Luke (RVA) 4/2

David (Sadili) vs. Luke (RVA) 4/0

Sylvester (Sadili) vs. Kira (RVA) 4/2

Victor (Sadili) vs. Jihoon (RVA) 4/3

Byron (Sadili) vs. Kira (RVA) 4/2

Overal Wins: Sadili 11 RVA 2

Congratulations to both teams for the hard work and for staying positive and supportive all morning!