Entries by Mailys Finel

Donation: LaptopService provides SBA with PCs

LaptopService has always supported SBA and keeps doing a lot for us. Following the construction of our new centre, they decided to make a donation of 10 new computers, in order to replace our old equipment. Thanks to this donation, filling a real need, we equipped our new center of “L’Eau Claire”.   This donation […]

Media: Fair-Play talking about us

When launching the new magazine Fair-Play at the beginning of the year, Serge Betsen had the opportunity to meet its director. This new bi-monthly magazine is dedicated to the Rugby world, people and players. It also brings visibility to the women involved in this sport, those often left in the shadow. As you know we at […]

Event: 10 km Race, Great Newham, London

On July 2nd, 10 brave athletes meet the double challenge of running the 10 km of the Great Newham London Run and collect more than £ 1800 for the SBA Cooperative. Thanks to all the athletes and friends of Renault UK, Victoria Oil and Serge Betsen Academy, who had the honour to finish the race […]

Event: L’Assiette d’Or, Château de Janvry, June 2017

  Following our encounter of André Gréjon at the diner “Enfance et Ovalie III” at Issy-les-Moulineaux, and also at Rungis on January 31st, he proposed us to be one of the associations benefiting from the 2017 edition of “L’Assiette d’Or”, together with our friends of Kampuchea Balopp. “L’Assiette d’Or” is an event created in 1995 […]

Event : Beach Rugby, La Grande Motte, June 2017

June 10th was the day of the traditional Beach Rugby of La Grande Motte, organised by SBA’s friend Philippe Herranz. This year, Serge Betsen Academy has been honoured to be the association which benefited from this event. A dedicated SBA team was created on purpose. And what a team ! Serge Betsen, Martin Devergie, Sébastien […]

Tribute to Francis, rugby player, centre Etoudi

It is with great sadness that, upon our return from Cameroon, we learned of the tragic death of Francis.  He was one of our founding players and a regular at the centre in Etoudi.  Always laughing and the envy on the field.  Our thoughts go out to his children and relatives.

Event : London Marathon, Nico and Manu supported the SBA

You followed their training through our social media sources.  Today they have completed the race and we are very proud that these finishers wore the SBA colours. 2h43 for Nicolas and 3h55 for Emmanuel, both beating their personal scores! Along with these results, they were able to raise more than 3600£, which has covered the […]

Cameroon : Visit to centre to Bafia, April 2017

Our time in Cameroon ended with a visit to our centre in Bafia. We were welcomed by Jean Cyrille, the centre director. We found our 4 boys, who we host at the centre, as well as Amina whom we have also been helping this past year.  Their academic results have gotten better.  We wish them […]

Cameroon : Rugby in Bangangté, April 2017

Following the L’Eau Claire inauguration, Serge of course attended and coached a training at the Bangangté rugby centre. There were many tips and techniques shared with these young players who had won the inter-SBA rugby tournament a few months ago in Yaoundé. They had taken the opportunity to review their positioning, played 2 and 4 […]