Dare 2 Dash Obstacle Challenge

We are proud to once again host the Dare 2 Dash Obstacle Challenge at this years Pick 'n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival! This will also be a qualifying event for the 2017 Junior BIG 5 Challenge.

If you're going to be in town for the 2017 Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival, join us for some great fun, all for a good cause!!! Each Dash = Cash for Education.

The Dare 2 Dash Obstacle challenge is fun obstacle course designed for participants to race against the clock to become the fastest contender on the course for each day. The event runs daily for the duration of the festival. Participation is open to anyone over the age of 7 years. Challenges between schools, businesses, sports personalities and general public will be held daily.

The obstacles vary in difficulty and each contestant is timed. Race over under and through to get to the top of the leader board and stand a chance to win amazing prizes.

Turn up, get a little dirty, have fun and help us raise money for education- DASH for CASH!

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Published: 05/07/2017

Patric targets the toughest cycle race on earth to raise funds for KET

The Munga is the toughest mountain bike race on earth. It is a 5-day, 1071km race: non-stop through gruelling terrain at around 40 degrees celsius in some places to minus 2 degrees in others. Riders will have five resting points along the route, with no support crews.  The race will start on 2 December 2015 in Bloemfontein and it will end in the Cape Winelands.   Patric will use this challenge as an opportunity to ride as far as possible, while raising funds for KET.  Supporters to Patric's cause include many Knysna locals - Mark Beard from Autolink, Gregory Hawley, 40 Degrees, Mark and Gail Sofianos from Blue Waters Construction, Cheryl Goble from Grass Roots B&B, Louise Wilson from Garden Route Events, and Pax and Lesley Mosterd.

The Knysna Education Trust and Garden Route Events have had a long and happy relationship and we are once again thrilled and privileged to be part of this fantastic initiative. 

We would to extend our very best wishes to Patric for this event. We are behind you all the way and your efforts will go a long long way to helping make the lives of many young children just that little more special.  If you'd like to show your support you can sponsor Patric's gruelling ride at R2/km with all proceeds being shared with KET.  For every kilometre he rides, KET gets R1 to help make a little unprivileged person's Christmas a little brighter.  The other R1 goes towards Patric's entry fee.  Should you be interested to sponsor Patric for this race, please contact us at admin@knysnaedutrust.co.za.  You can also track Patric's journey online by clicking here.  

 Published: 30/11/2015

Big5 Sport Challenge

The Goodness Of Giving… Made Easier

As more and more people discover the goodness in giving, it makes sense that we use technology to improve our ‘giving efficiency’. So we’ve removed the drag of chasing sponsors and collecting money from them after the event by automating the entire process.

Now all that FundRacers have to do is register on this site and share their link via email or social media to their entire network of friends and supporters.

Sponsors can donate via a direct payment gateway that ensures their donation goes directly to the account of the nominated charity.

Joining forces to raise funds for Education

You can be part of this fantastic initiative - http://big5fundracing.co.za/

You’ve Already Put In The Hard Work, Now Make It Count.

There’s a pleasure in racing that only racers can appreciate. Whether it’s the boost in endorphins or the reward of willing yourself to tackle the next hill day after day. Finishing the race may be its own reward but here’s the kicker – you’re already a winner because your friends, family and supporters will happily reward your efforts by sponsoring you on this race.

We are giving you a complementary ticket , here is how you can also give back!

1. Register

2. Set the target you’re aiming to raise.

3. Share your Knysna FundRacer profile by clicking on the Facebook, Twitter or email icon.

That’s it!

Published: 20/06/2016

Teens4Tots 2015 receive great support

The second annual Teens4Tots Triathlon fundraiser took place on Friday 10 July at Cruise Cafe. Prize sponsorships from Knysna Waterfront, Seaqual, Ultimate Cycling and Garden Route Events ensured that entrants received great rewards for their sporting efforts. Squirtlube provided the cycling transition area facilities and Iain Coetzee and his team from Knysna Sports School were on hand to lend logistical support. 

Britney Brown took the honours and was followed by Ella Parker Forsyth in the Junior Girls category. Second time winner of the Mid Girls was Gabrielle Lanfear followed by Jade Lanfear. First place in the Junior Boys category went to Connor Ackermann, second place to Storm Lanfear and third place to Anro Louw.

Jamie Riddle again won top honours in the Mid Boys with Daneel van Wyk and Brandon Chapmann ending second and third. Winners of the Mid Team category were James Davis, Toby Tyrell and Alex Hunziker. Second place went to Ben Tyrell, Matthew Smith and Alex Leier while Andrea Collins, Zenedine Denil and Tylor Koen placed third.

The Senior Team honours went to Aimee Canny, John Tanner and Jayden Wigg, followed in second place by Joshua Smith, Sophia Trollip and Seb Cook. Third place went to Carl Collins, Artur Vargas and Robert Vargas. 
Thanks one and all for your great support of this super, fun event!

Click here for pics by Elle Redman - Knysna Waterfront
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Click Here for more great pics by Julie Ann Photography

Published: 13/07/2015