Event: SBA 10th anniversary & Festirugby

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FESTI’RUGBY

On Wednesday, July 23th took place in Bayonne 10 years anniversary of SERGE BETSEN ACADEMY. In the famous opening of Fêtes de Bayonne, the event was a great success with a full stadium, a great atmosphere in the stands, the show on the field and an excellent spirit between players and referees.

Flashback on this event organized by the SBA.

   


Dear friends, partners, and godparents,

 

Thanks to you the 10th anniversary of the Serge Betsen Academy celebrations were a wonderful success! These events, the Anglet Beach Rugby Festival, in which we participated, and the FESTI’ RUGBY, which we organized, raised 7203€.  Pictures from these events can be found on our Facebook page, Serge Betsen Academy.  As for the generous donations, they will serve to expand the Bafia center in Cameroon.
You can find photos of the event on our Facebook page (“like” the page and view the album):

As this expansion progresses we will keep you informed via our quarterly newsletter

Press coverage:

Again, thank you for your support that is fully benefiting the children in Cameroon. My thanks and till next time !

 

Serge BETSEN

 

    

 

 

Event : Paris Rugby Show

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SERGE BETSEN ACADEMY had a stall at the PARIS RUGBY SHOW, the first major show of rugby in France.

Program, conferences, exhibition matches, smiles and good humor. Serge Betsen was of course present. The opportunity for us to promote the association to a new audience that has always listened with interest to the history of 10 years of the SBA.

 

More pictures on our FACEBOOK page : https://www.facebook.com/sergebetsenacademy?fref=ts.

 

 

Event: Karting challenge

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014, a karting challenge inter-company took place in the south of France, on behalf of the SBA.

It was organized by the antenna SBA83 at the initiative of the Treasurer of the charity, Sébastien Lovy. The challenge took place in 4 sets with 13 mixed teams. At the end of 40 laps, Amelie and Franck brilliantly won the trophy. The evening ended in a festive and friendly atmosphere around an open family meals. Sixty people attended. This event could bring € 2,500 to the association.

 

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: 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: 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: 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: 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

Event: A rugby day to benefit Cameroon by V2R charity

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V2R charity, in Villeneuve de la Raho (South-West France), has been supporting the Serge Betsen Academy’s activities for four years through their international building sites.

 

 This year a rugby day was organised on July 7th in Villeneuve de la Raho to raise funds for their international building site in Cameroon, which will take place from November 3rd to November 10th. During this day, one of their sponsors and rugby player Robin Watchou, took part in the event and congratulated the twelve rugby teams and the winner from Villelongue.

During their trip to Cameroon, the group of youths will work on common projects with the SBA.

 

We will keep you informed 

Event: Charity concert

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It is with much emotion that I attended the charity concert performed by 12 young musicians and rugby players, on Sunday 19th May at the French Institute in London. 

It is with much emotion that I attended the charity concert performed by 12 young musicians and rugby players, on Sunday 19th May at the French Institute in London. 

I really admire their courage and determination when they were on stage, so young  and playing in front of over 8O people ! In addition to their extraordinary talent which they shared with the audience, I would like to highlight their approach and motivation. From Cameroon to London, a gap separates these children however thanks to their rallying we could raise over £1,200. This amount of money helps us support 500 children every day through education, health and rugby. 

This amazing action will be followed by William & Fabrice’s cycle challenge, which will start on July 7th to end on August 3rd in London. I invite you to support them through their website www.enroutemousquetaires.com.

I would like to deeply thank all these young people and their parents, who are generously committed to help disadvantaged children of Cameroon.

To conclude, I will quote William & Fabrice when they say these true words :

“Everyone has a talent, and alone or as a group you can use these talents to carry on helping the Serge Betsen Academy to provide support to the children of Cameroon.”

Thank you

Serge Betsen