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Potchefstroom Gimnasium Under-17A Netballers Finish Third in South Africa at Fast 5 SA's

By Yolandi Botes08 Oct 2026👁️ 45 views

Potchefstroom Gimnasium's under-17A netball team finished third in the country at the Fast 5 SA championships, beating Paarl Vallei 27–23 in the play-off for bronze, according to a post by the school's Facebook page on 26 September 2026.

A national podium finish is a milestone for any school netball programme. Potchefstroom Gimnasium (Gimmies) shared the result with pride, saying it shows once again that netball at the school can compete at national level.

A strong first day

The team set the tone on the opening day, winning four of its five pool matches to finish the day inside the top eight. Its only defeat was a one-goal loss to Menlo.

vs Capricorn: won 36–6
vs Bredasdorp: won 41–20
vs Jim Fouché: won 28–23
vs Menlo: lost 32–33
vs Middelburg: won 41–35

The road to bronze

In the knockout rounds, Gimmies beat Despatch 29–18 in the quarter-final before falling 15–41 to Monnas (Hoërskool Monument) in the semi-final. The team bounced back to beat Paarl Vallei 27–23 and claim third place in the country.

Quarter-final: beat Despatch 29–18
Semi-final: lost to Monnas 15–41
Bronze play-off: beat Paarl Vallei 27–23

The school said the result was proof of the team's perseverance, hard work and dedication, and thanked every player and coach who was part of the achievement.

What this means for you

For young netball players in Potchefstroom, the result shows that a national podium is within reach from a local school. Parents and supporters can congratulate the team on the Potchefstroom Gimnasium Facebook page.

Source: Potchefstroom Gimnasium (Facebook), https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1711283911000699

Photo: Potchefstroom Gimnasium Facebook page

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