Dear Coaches, Players, Parents and Supporters

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to St Andrew’s School, Bloemfontein, for our annual U11 Cricket Festival. We are delighted to host you and trust that this festival will be a memorable experience filled with camaraderie, healthy competition and, most importantly, the true spirit of the game.

At this young age, cricket is as much about building character as it is about developing skill. We encourage all players to embrace the values of sportsmanship, respect and integrity — to play hard, play fair and to enjoy every moment on and off the field.

A sincere word of thanks must go to all coaches for your commitment to nurturing these young sportsmen, and to the parents for the constant support and encouragement you provide. We deeply appreciate the St Andrew’s staff who have given of their time and energy to make this event possible, often sacrificing precious moments with their own families.

Our gratitude extends to Mr Meyer and the Local Organising Committee for their exceptional planning and coordination, as well as to our support staff, kitchen staff, ground staff and hostel staff whose behind-the-scenes efforts ensure that everything runs smoothly and that our guests are well cared for.

We are also most grateful to our sponsors whose generosity has made this festival possible:

• Mimosa Mall – our main sponsor, for their valued partnership and continued support of school sport.
• Bossa – for providing vouchers and water to keep our teams refreshed.
• MTN – for the wonderful goodie bags that will delight our young cricketers.
  
  

To our match officials, thank you for giving of your time and for upholding the integrity of the game.

We wish all our visiting families a wonderful stay in Bloemfontein. May you enjoy our warm hospitality, make lasting friendships, and travel home safely with fond memories of your time at St Andrew’s.

Yours sincerely

Roland Rudd
Headmaster