While we owe a huge 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 to the amazing coaches, dedicated referees and participating athletes who made this event possible, we’d like to express our gratitude to the following for their contribution to the success of the festival:
• The festival’s title sponsors, Caltex Eastern Cape and Botha’s Garage, as well as all our other valued sponsors.
• Brian Bands Sports Graaff-Reinet for sponsoring the match balls.
• The superintendents, matrons and staff of our boarding facilities, i.e. Herby Arnott House, Max Kroon House and Arthur Kingwill House.
• The staff and hostels of Hoër and Laer Volkskool, in particular Jaco van Schalkwyk and Johan and Verna Nieuwoudt.
• All parents assisting with catering.
• The Old Unionite Association for the running of The Tony Burrell Union.
• Union’s estate manager, Mr Donald Kingwill, and his capable staff for the immaculate grounds.
• All our visiting coaches, managers, headmasters and players for their attendance.”
• UHS staff and learners.
• SARU and EPRU for the appointment of rugby referees.
• All paramedics and First Aid personnel.
• ISU-Rommel for assisting us with rubbish bins.
• Richard Herald and Campbell Scott for their assistance with the generators.
• CAWS – Community Animal Welfare Society for keeping the youngsters entertained at the kiddies corner.
• Union’s Matric Farewell committee for organising the carnival and dance.
• SuperSport Schools for their live broadcast of the weekend’s action.
