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AOU/PL001	TEAM HLANGANANI SOUTH AFRICA Team Hlangananani (meaning "coming together" in Zulu) is a South African development catamaran sailing team, which focusses predominantly on developing the sport of catamaran sailing amongst previously disadvantaged communities in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. The team is current seeking funding in order to enter the first ever development team into the 2008 Hobie Tiger World Championships, to be held in South Africa for the first time. The team's wish is to acquire two new Hobie Tiger catamarans at a cost of approximately £25,000 for ongoing training purposes, as well as to enter various local, national and international events, including the 2008 World Championships and beyond. In order to realise this lifelong dream, they desperately require a long term, dedicted partner, who shares the same vision. Team Hlanganani have teamed up with the well known Izivunguvungu MSC for Youth Foundation, who have been instrumental in raising the level of sailing, specifically amongst lesser privileged individuals, in South Africa. Several of the current crew members aboard Team Shosholoza - South Africa's first ever entry into the America's Cup - hail from the Izivungu Foundation. This has resulted in unprecedented levels of public interest in the sport of sailing and it is the intention of Team Hlanganani to continue nurturing South Africa's talent and building on this pride and tradition. Substantial endorsement and branding opportunities are also available through this long-term partnership, both on and off the water. These include guaranteed television and news coverage to a local and global audience, as well as in all pre-race and post-race multi-media publicity (eg radio, print and dedicated website). The long term objective of the team is to take part in several major international regattas. "We look forward to discussing any aspects of our 'South African Dream' in more detail with any potential partners". Contact: George Meyer. Address: 149 Pluto Road, Plumstead, Cape, South Africa 7800. Tel.: +22 21 659 5023. Fax: +27 21 686 6756. E-mail: gmeyer@teamhlanganani.co.za link to website	Ongoing
AOU/0001	MASAKHANE CRICKET CLUB Masakhane Cricket Club is based in South Africa in the province of Eastern Cape at Mdantsane Township. The club consists of five teams, two senior teams which plays fixtures in the Border league, as well as an under 13 and 15 team and also a ladies team. The club is struggling in terms of kit, equipment and transport and is therefore seeking sponsorship support. Contact: Mr. Sithabile Dickmolo on cell no. +27781050438 or Mr. Sindile Ndevu on 07322 16038. Address: 4139 nu 8, Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa 5219. Tel.: 07322 16179. E-mail: sitharara@webmail.co.za	Ongoing
AOU/0002	SPORTING CHANCE Sporting Chance has been dedicated to coaching and promoting sport in South Africa for the past fifteen years. The prime objective throughout that time has been to provide opportunities for sporting achievement for as many children as possible, irrespective of race, gender or social class, by offering professional coaching at schools and sports clubs. Sporting Chance’s current activities include a coaching schedule that runs throughout the year. During the school holidays cricket, rugby, hockey and soccer clinics are run daily at various venues. These are aimed at children between the ages of 4 and 14 years old. Approximately 4,000 children attend these clinics annually. During the school term, Sporting Chance places sports coaches in the schools for which ever sport code is required. Approximately thirty schools are involved and an estimated 1,000 children per week pass through this programme every term. Another popular activity is the Sporting Chance birthday parties which channel a child’s endless energy and give mothers a welcome break. Many sponsorship opportunities are availabe, including school term coaching, holiday coaching clinics, Health of the Nation project, Calypso Cricket, Township Street Cricket, Township Sports Clubs and the community coaching programme. Contact: Sponsorship Department. Address: 1st Floor Studio, Maindean Place, Dean Street, Newlands, 7700, South Africa. Tel: +27 21 685 8051 Fax: +27 21 686 2740. E-mail: admin@sportingchance.co.za link to website	Ongoing
AOU/0003	SPORTS SCIENCE INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA The Sports Science Institute of South Africa exists to optimise the sporting performance and health of all South Africans through the execution, application and dissemination of science. The Institute achieves this vision through direct contact with clients, commercial partners who extend the reach of the Institute and editorial coverage in print media. It runs a number of health and wellness initiatives in communities around South Africa, with the primary focus of encouraging physical activity and the promotion of healthy lifestyle choices. These programmes include focus on children, adults and senior citizens. The Institute relies heavily on sponsorship, both from the private and public sectors, to assist it in fulfilling its vision of improving the health and sporting performance of all South Africans. Contact: Sponsorship Department. Address (postal): Private Bag X5, Newlands 7725, South Africa. Address (physical): Boundary Road, Newlands 7700, South Africa. Tel.: [27] 21 659 5600. Fax: [27] 21 659 5601. E-mail: info@sissa.com link to website	Ongoing
AOU/0004	UNITED CRICKET BOARD OF SOUTH AFRICA The United Cricket Board of South Africa was established in 1991 and, as part of the wider nation-building process, continues to strive to promote organisational unity and representation at the top level for all sectors of the country's cricketing community. Contact: Sponsorship Department. Tel.: (011) 880 2810 . E-mail: ucbsa@cricket.co.za link to website	Ongoing