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Review: Delhi Tour 2017
Good afternoon kind sir.
I will jump straight in and say WOW.
What an experience, to have played cricket in what is considered cricket capital, to be able to say that runs were scored, wickets taken, catches taken and run outs completed in India at such a young age is just amazing.This would not have happened without everyone’s input and planning. So often we as guests do not see what goes on behind the scenes and we don’t realise the troubles of organisers and then we just complain. Therefore I would like to say we had no problems and enjoyed it totally.
Thank you so much and keep doing what you all do. Logistics is a nightmare, but please don’t ever give up, your efforts are seen and appreciated from the bottom of our hearts.
P.S. I really hope we can do it again.
You guys are stars.With heartfelt regards
Quintin and Tatum GriffithsReview: Delhi Tour 2017
Best Mr Faroek, Mr Jacobs and all the coaches and managers involved
We would like to congratulate you all on a well planned and executed tour to India. We are proud that our son could tour with. A big THANK YOU!!
Allow me to share our journey, that lead to our appreciation for being part of the tour.
About three years ago, I stumbled across a team photo of one of Mr Shafiek Jacobs, October Tournament's teams (Worcester). Seeing the sense of achievement and self confidence in the boys eyes, I could not help, but to want the same for my son. Knowing that my son has some talent and much love for cricket, even at the age of 10, I knew that I had to try and get him involved in Breedevalley cricket somehow... any parents dream for their child to excel in a sport that they love!
From the very start, my son and we as parents were welcomed into Breedevalley's "cricket family" by Mr Shafiek Jacobs, Vanessa Kleinbooi, Esmerelda Pekeur and Mohammed Sedan, regardless of my son's age or level of cricket... thank you for that. You all are beautiful people, with a love for the game, and most impotantly, a transparent "heart" for the boys. We thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for taking us in, as family, as friends. We will always be grateful for the intended and unintended roles you play in our son's development in the game, and in his life.
We look forward to the next season, but first, a well deserved rest are bestowed to you all.With many thanks and appreciation
Camara familyReview: Delhi Tour 2017
Dear Faroek and Shafiek,
We want to take this opportunity to thank you for the opportunity to partake in the India - New Delhi tour.
Kyle (and Edgar) enjoyed it immensely and brought back with them the best of the experience.
It is something Kyle will treasure forever-his first tour to India!
Wishing you all the best .
Take care.
With cricket greetings
Edgar,Ronel and Kyle WilliamsReview: Delhi Tour 2017
Baie dankie om deel te kon wees aan 'n baie suksesvolle toer na India. Dankie vir die geleentheid wat u my vergun het. Daar was baie waardevolle lesse geleer en ek sal eniger tyd weer saam gaan. Weereens baie dankie mnr. Jacobs.
Grant Arendse (Spanbestuurder o/14)
Review: December 2016 Tournament
Dear Shafiek, I apologise that I am only writing this note to you now but I guess better late than never. I did call Pierre after the tournament to thank him for his involvement and help, but I also wanted to thank you personally for a wonderful event. December was a crazy month for us and we also enrolled our 3 boys in Rondebosch Preparatory from the beginning of this year, so as you can imagine, it’s been a very busy period for us, with the business and the boys settling into their new school. From my side, and behalf of our team (Sunningdale Cricket Club u11 Invitational) and on behalf of our coaches and players that attended the Feedom tournament in December, we would like to say a VERY BIG THANK YOU! The tournament was an amazing experience for us all! We were extremely impressed by the level of organisation and attention to detail. The commitment and hard work of all involved is to be highly commended and we are very grateful that you invited us…we loved it! THANK YOU! Please convey our gratitude & thanks to all involved in the organisation and to the hard working officials, umpires, scores, helpers. Everybody did and amazing job! We were also very impressed by the high quality of cricket at the tournament. Every game we played was close and the level of competition was extremely high. We felt honoured to win a trophy and a number of individual player awards. So once again thank you very much! If you are ever in Cape Town please give me a call…would love to meet up for a coffee and a chat. I am really impressed and grateful for what you are doing (and have achieved) for our young cricketers. Kind Regards Pete: Sunningdale CC u/11Review: Tour to UAE 2016
Dear Mr Jacobs, Thank you again for an incredible tour! You never cease to amaze me with your negotiation, organisational and leadership skills. You should be running a company like Nampak rather than a cricket tour! It is our fourth and best tour by far. John has probably learnt more on this tour than any other, and certainly, most importantly, attitude and that the game is a large percentage “in the mind” I really enjoy your company and it is my turn to say “thank you for being my friend Shafiek Jacobs” Take care boss and see you soon, I hope. Kindest regards and best wishes, Yours sincerely, Tim RowettReview: Tour to UAE 2016
Dear Shafiek Tristan and I arrived back in Cape Town this morning and I have to say thank you to you and your team for organising such a wonderful tour. Tristan says it was one of the best cricket experiences of his life and he didn't want it to end. I know the extent of work and logistics that goes into international events and I doubt most of the parents understand the full extent of the organising that is required. The boys and parents simply arrive and everything is arranged. Whist I am grateful for the smooth running of the event, it is not the main reason for my mail. This tour and to some extent the tour in Sri Lanka has changed Tristan’s confidence out in the middle as a batsman. This is truly a development event and one that you should be immensely proud of. I am most grateful to you for allowing Tristan a chance to participate. I wish you safe travels on your way home Kind Regards Clive KillopsReview: Tour to UAE 2016
Aslm Shafiek... I want to say a big THANK YOU for making this tour so memorable and enjoyable despite the challenges that we faced...Your company and enthusiasm on the field was remarkable. Thank you for always encouraging the boys and teaching them to believe in themselves and for giving Aqeel and Fayyaaz the opportunity to play a match with the u/19's. I know that they will always remember that game. Shukran. Nadeema DramatReview: Tour to UAE 2016
I just want to say thank u to all players, coach and parents for your co-operation these past weeks. A special thank u to Mr Shafiek Jacobs for this opportunity to be part of the UAE 2016 Cricket Tour, wiith its responsibilities. May the Almighty bless you abundantly. Kind regards Esmeralda Pekeur (Manager Dolphins u/13)Review: Tour to UAE 2016
Hi Shafiek Thanks for a great tour - Andy and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Regards Andrew SiebertReviews: Tour to Sri Lanka 2015
Beste Shafiek / Faroek / Nicky. Jammer ek rig nou eers die skrywe aan julle maar dinge was maar rof met werk wat opgeloop het terwyl ons in Sri Lanka was. Menere dit was een ongelooflike ervaring vir beide die kinders sowel as ek en Tessa.Die toer was uitstekend gereel en hiermee moet ek julle gelukwens ! Kyk as die seuns eers se dat hulle nie wil huis toe gaan nie maar nog krieket speel in Sri Lanka dan weet jy as ouer dit is ‘n sukses . Wat my ook opgeval het was julle nederigheid as bestuur/organiseerders , nooit kon ek opmerk dat julle “raakgesien” wou word nie en julle het altyd die kinders eerste gestel.Vir my persoonlik was dit ‘n goeie tyd om te bou aan die “pa en seun “ verhouding en dankie dat ons as ouers mag saam getoer het. Nogmaals opreg dankie ! Groete Jakkie & Tessa Roos
Dear Shafiek. Back to reality and the grinding stone after experiencing a very interesting and different culture and country. Just a short note to thank you for the opportunity provided to the boys to experience sub-continent conditions. It was great to be exposed to a different culture, people and playing conditions that most of us has never before experienced. The boys came away richer in experience, not only in cricket but hopefully in character too. Thank you to you and your team. Regards Werner Joubert
Gentlemen I just want to thanks you from the bottom of my heart, because I am an extremely proud father today. Firstly, I want to thank the both of you for giving Corne the opportunity to go on tour. He works so hard on his cricket with very little opportunity, but you made it possible for him to perform and for that I am thankful!
Secondly, for assisting me as a parent to teach the ethics of sportsmanship and goodwill & humility. Sometimes it works better if it comes from somebody else! Thirdly, for the logistics and arrangements that went very well. Corne enjoyed it tremendously and cannot stop talking. I wish I could have experienced it myself, but maybe there will be another opportunity.
I hope you have a good rest over the next day or to. It is well deserved. Regards Johan GroblerHi Shafiek. Just a quick note to say thanks for a great tour. We thoroughly enjoyed it. I am so glad my father in law came and was part of it. Regards Greg Nates
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Hi Shafiek It was a pleasure meeting and the tournament also opened horizons for both the boys and coaches. Good facilities, well organized tourney and above all good platform for Growth of Cricket. Thank you all for the reception and hospitality. Hope we can join you again for a similar event. God Bless. Clement Manager: Botswana u/13 More Shafiek!! Ons is veilig terug in Namibia! Baie baie dankie vir ‘n wonderlike toernooi en dit is ‘n ongelooflike groot voorreg om julle te kon ontmoet. Hoop daar is vir ons nog ‘n lang krieket verhouding om op voort te bou. Nogmaals duisend dankies vir julle vriendelikheid. Hestelle Manager: Namibia u/13Boland Regional Finals 2014
Hi Shafiek Ek wil net weereens baie dankie se vir ‘n ongelooflike lekker dag gister. Die kinders het dit vreeslik geniet. Ek was saam met Gerhard terwyl hy met die outjies gepraat het en ek kon aflei dat hulle regtig nie omgegee het oor ‘n wen of verloor nie. Hulle was so opewonde om op daai gronde te speel. Dit is so lekker om te sien hoe al die seuns verbeter met elke wedstryd. Hulle leer soveel met elke geleentheid wat julle vir hulle bied. Op die veld speel hulle hard, maar as hulle afkom sien jy hulle lag saam, groet mekaar en maak grappe. My seun leer nie net krieket by julle nie maar belangrike lewens lesse. Baie dankie vir die wonderlike geleenthede wat jy en jou span vir al hierdie kinders bied. Vriendelike groete Nico GeldenhuysT20 Reviews
Dear Mr Carolissen, I have just spent the past 3 days watching my grandson play in your youth tournament in Worcester. It was excellent. Well run and well organised, The playing facilities were good, some of them having turf pitches. All matches had scorers and neutral umpires. Of importance there was a good vibe at all matches amongst the parents and players. Please convey my personal congratulations to the organisers of this event. They did cricket proud. From: Dr Ali BacherTaj Mahal
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Just a note to say thank you for giving our son Andrew Reeve the opportunity to go on the Indian tour. What an opportunity he had! Besides learning more about cricket he came back enriched, experiencing a different culture and appreciating what he has.
He can't stop telling us about all the wonderful things he had experienced. Continue the good work in creating a passion for the game and giving children the opportunities they might not otherwise have had. Give our thanks to all involved in working so hard, to have made such a wonderful tour possible.Thanks once again.
Kind regards
Harry and Kathy Reevehttp://breedevalleyyouthcricket.org/india-tour-2014/tour-reviews/
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