History

Equine Librium farm

The program was based off-site at Equine Librium farm, which is located outside of the town.

Kwano Founded

Kwano was set up and a partnership was established with Murray High School

First 10 students

Kwano recruited their first 10 students… signalling the start of something great.

Kwano registered as a Charity

KCA was registered as a charity… with a Board of Trustees.

First Race

KCA sent the team to a 3 day Sani2C Race…where they placed 60th out of 600 teams.

Kwano reaches 15 students

Kwano expanded to 15 students, based on increased capacity.

National and Local races

Sent teams to several local and national races (E.g Kingfisher, Knysna Festival, Tsitsikamma Challenge etc)

Relocated base

They re-located their base to Cairnbrogie Dairy Farm.

Partnership with Specialized

Kwano established their partnership with Specialized.

Sipho Mthembu joins Kwano

Sipho Mthembu was recruited as Cycling Leader.

Established a new base at the High School.

Established a Kwano Base at the High School in Kwanokathula.

Expanded to 20 students

Kwano expanded to 20 students.

32 Students… including first Female students.

The charity expanded to 32 students… including their first female students.

Local and National Races.

Kwano sent their teams to several local and national races (Eg. Karoo2Coast, Wines2Whales, Origin of Trails etc)

Placed 3rd out of 14 schools

Kwanos teams placed 3rd out of 14 school in the Spur Series.

Hotchillee “Rider Development Summit”

They attended Hotchillee “Rider Development Summit”.

Sabrina MTB Race

First podium in Open event… 2nd at Sabrina MTB race

Expanded the amount of girls

Expanded the girls program

Recruited Trevor Snyman as the Educational Leader

Kwano recruited Trevor Snyman as the Education Leader

After School Academic Program

The charity launched the After School Academic Program.

Major Beneficiary

Buffalo Foundation select KCA as major beneficiary

Wattbike donation

Kwano was donated Wattbikes so the boys could train.

York Enduro

The Kwano team was invited to participate in 4 day York Enduro