Bangangté: Parade and rugby game

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During the Bank Holiday in Bangangté, our children take part in the parade

    

Partnership: HAE Group

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A new partner joins the SBA

www.haegroup.com

Partnership: Lycée ROCHAMBEAU

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Thank you to the French Highschool in Washington DC for the numerous donations

http://www.rochambeau.org/

Event: Ovalies Lasalle Beauvais

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Every year in May, Beauvais became the capital of the oval ball on the occasion of Ovalies LaSalle Beauvais, the largest Humanitarian European Rugby Universitary Tournament…

80 teams of France and Europe , divided into a 32 teams tournament (XV Male) and two tournaments 24 teams (VII Male and VII Female) . 3000 fans.

These games bring nearly 3,000 people – players , fans , visitors, volunteers – a sports program on two days under the banner : ” * Generosity , Friendship, Sportsmanship ” .

 

2014 is an anniversary edition : the event celebrated its 20th anniversary on May 9th and 10th.
It is also an exemplary manifestation approach in terms of disability, environment, gender ( 27% of players ) and engagement with 550 student volunteers .

This year was another great success. We thank the organization for this great event so close to the values ​​SERGE BETSEN ACADEMY !

http://www.lobservateurdebeauvais.fr/article/12/05/2014/beauvais–la-20e-edition-des-ovalies-lasalle/7665

http://www.leparisien.fr/espace-premium/oise-60/l-ex-international-de-rugby-serge-betsen-parrain-des-xxes-ovalies-10-05-2014-3828809.php

http://picardie.france3.fr/2014/05/10/beauvais-les-ovalies-grande-fete-du-rugby-474527.html

Event: Fundraising operation (WASPS)

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In total, nearly 1000 pounds were harvested at the initiative of our regular contributors, Sally Price and her team.

We warmly thank all the volunteers who made this possible!

Event: Diner SBA & Kampuchea Balopp

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April 29th was held in Paris a charity dinner for the benefit of partner SERGE BETSEN ACADEMY and Kampuchea Balopp in the beautiful restautant “MANUFACTURE”.

The evening called “CHILDREN AND RUGBY” celebrated the first anniversary of the cambodian association and 10 years of SBA. Serge Betsen and Brice Dulin were present at this event.

Event: Evening for the benefit of the SBA, Hong Kong

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March 25th was held in Hong Kong an evening to benefit the SBA.

Thank you to Nicolas Olivry (Balopp Kampuchea / Cambodia) for organizing this great event in Asian lands!

  

 

 

Event: SBA’s 10th Birthday!

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A Word from SERGE BETSEN

 

10 YEARS OF EXISTENCE

Since the creation of my association, 10 years have passed. Looking behind me, what human adventure! The tears have marked these years, but the tears that have expressed so many emotions: joy, disappointment, surprise, the smile of a child. I feel like it was yesterday. Today, SERGE BETSEN ACADEMY has not changed, it keeps the same philosophy, the one that made me a man in society, and a father. As a resume, it embodies my vision of rugby values​​: sharing, solidarity, selflessness …
Now, for this symbolic year of anniversary, we want to establish our model for our activities in Cameroon reach financial independence.

FESTIVE, SPORT … BUT ALWAYS FOR THE CHILDREN !

We really wanted to mark the occasion of 10 years with a great event in the Basque Country. It is now a reality with a symbolic moment in the region: Wednesday, July 23rd, the opening day of “Fêtes de Bayonne” at Bélascain Stadium, in the heart of downtown.
I can count on the presence of some former teammates and opponents, French or foreigners, from Biarritz, Bayonne and elsewhere but also some guests from other sports. All together for the children of SERGE BETSEN ACADEMY, all proceeds from the transaction will be donated to the association.
Please accept, Madam, Sir, the assurances of my gratitude for the support that you bring to this initiative.

 

One birthday, 2 EVENTS !

 

Sunday, July 20th

ANGLET BEACH RUGBY FESTIVAL

6:30pm : Charity match to benefit the SBA

http://www.beachrugbyfestival.fr/

 

Wednesday, July 23rd

FESTI’MATCH, opening of “Fêtes de bayonne”

 

 

  • 3:30 p.m.: opening of the stadium to the public (free)
  • 16H: exhibition tournament (7’s rugby)
  • 17H: gala match SBA / Rugbyrama-Capgemini – with the participation of FRENCH LEGENDS
  • 6:30 p.m.: End

Zoétélé : V2R association help to renovate the centre

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Read the testimony of the young French volunteers.

 

« For some of us, this year was our third visit to Cameroon, for some others it was the fifth one.

This time we went to Zoétélé to renovate the rugby centre of SBA. Everything went well, the building was not in such a bad state but it needed to be refreshed. Some children of the centre even helped us. We were really moved by their welcome with their dances and songs; they taught us how to dance!

Leaving the village was a really emotional moment, as we had to say goodbye to the children after they thanked us for the work we did through traditional dances, songs and a short play. They came to our hotel to wish us a nice trip back to France; we took some pictures together. Like every year it was moving to leave these children we got attached to so quickly.

Of course we would love to go back to Cameroon in the future because it’s an intense trip that makes us grow and that increases our awareness of many things. We have the chance to support children who needs help, to meet new people, to see a new culture… We will also always remember the tournament and rugby training in Zoétélé school, because it is great to see children being so much involved in this sport, whereas they live in a football country and in such difficult environment…Congratulations!”

The youth of Perpignan

Partnership: Trois Quart

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The new French brand Trois Quart, supports Serge Betsen Academy through a special SBA Tee-shirts line. Part of the funds is given to the chariy. 

www.troisquart.com