CEO and Executive Director of Everton United
Mr Daniel Pieterse presents a medallion
to one of the Senior Lady Players
Mr Daniel Pieterse presents a medallion
to one of the Senior Lady Players
On Friday night, the Everton United Football Club of Aberdeen produced an amazing gala celebration to present awards to achieving players.
The Aberdeen Primary School Hall decorated in the Club’s colours of red and white, continued the colour theme with the tables set for dinner, whilst the walls of the school hall were festooned with red balloons and club jerseys.
To a hall filled to capacity with players, the M.C. Mr Marius Frazenburg ran the event like clockwork. He praised the committee and coaches of Everton United for their dedication to the youth and to the game of soccer, but his greatest compliments went to the C.E.O. and Executive Director of the Club, Mr Daniel (Fearless) Pieterse for his inspiration to the players.
Mr Pieterse who is a guiding light in the club’s progress to the extent that they now have a clubhouse of their own, and playing fields which are soon to be planted with lawn and maintained. He has organized transport and finance for all the teams to destinations in ‘away matches’ and his enthusiasm and total belief and devotion to the youth and the game, sees his senior men’s team taking part in the ‘Castle League’, and the senior woman in the ABSA Development League. Everton’s teams have represented the Eastern Cape in Kwa Zulu Natal, and in the Chris Hani Memorial Tournament.
Soccer players from Jansenville were present to enjoy the moment, and to give their support and recognition to the Club’s achievements.
In his speech, Mr Pieterse gave an overview of the Everton United’s achievements and asked the players to create an environment in which to become useful citizens and to utilize their talents for the good. He thanked the coaches for all their efforts and continued his plea for funding of the Club’s own transport, as this could ease their financial burden. He has meetings set up to discuss the transport issue with other towns in the Karoo, but hoped that businesses would assist and participate in this fund.
The Aberdeen Primary School Hall decorated in the Club’s colours of red and white, continued the colour theme with the tables set for dinner, whilst the walls of the school hall were festooned with red balloons and club jerseys.
To a hall filled to capacity with players, the M.C. Mr Marius Frazenburg ran the event like clockwork. He praised the committee and coaches of Everton United for their dedication to the youth and to the game of soccer, but his greatest compliments went to the C.E.O. and Executive Director of the Club, Mr Daniel (Fearless) Pieterse for his inspiration to the players.
Mr Pieterse who is a guiding light in the club’s progress to the extent that they now have a clubhouse of their own, and playing fields which are soon to be planted with lawn and maintained. He has organized transport and finance for all the teams to destinations in ‘away matches’ and his enthusiasm and total belief and devotion to the youth and the game, sees his senior men’s team taking part in the ‘Castle League’, and the senior woman in the ABSA Development League. Everton’s teams have represented the Eastern Cape in Kwa Zulu Natal, and in the Chris Hani Memorial Tournament.
Soccer players from Jansenville were present to enjoy the moment, and to give their support and recognition to the Club’s achievements.
In his speech, Mr Pieterse gave an overview of the Everton United’s achievements and asked the players to create an environment in which to become useful citizens and to utilize their talents for the good. He thanked the coaches for all their efforts and continued his plea for funding of the Club’s own transport, as this could ease their financial burden. He has meetings set up to discuss the transport issue with other towns in the Karoo, but hoped that businesses would assist and participate in this fund.
Outstanding Goalie of the Year Graham Boesak
with Captain Edgar Minnaar of Aberdeen SAPS
with Captain Edgar Minnaar of Aberdeen SAPS
Captain Edgar Minnaar of the Aberdeen police, who presented trophies for outstanding achievements, brought a message to all the young people present. He said that the same level of discipline that is shown in sport should be carried over into their every day lives. Alcohol, drugs and a permissive way of living should be avoided, as this was not a responsible way of life. Players listened attentively to his words on the expected behaviour amongst the youth, and Capt. Minnaar wished them all good luck in their future endeavours.
Article By: Joan Tinker
