Timeline
2016
2010
I2B was started by brothers, Chris & Fanie van der Merwe. Both felt to use the sports they love to impact the youth of SA. Chris started coaching Action Sports (rollerblading, skateboarding, skimboarding); Fanie started coaching Atheletics for Youth with Disabilities They incorporated Life Skills lessons (based on Biblical Principles) into their sport club sessions.
2011
Chris Weekly Action Sports Clubs: Cloetesville, Stellenbosch (included Kayamandi), Kleinvlei, Bonteheuwel Fanie Weekly Athletics Clubs (part time): Pioneers School for the Blind & Alta du Toit School I2B’s first outreach program was launched in the beginning of 2011 in Cloetesville. I2B built wooden skate ramps for Cloetesvilles and afterwards they held a competition in collaboration with Stellenbosch Municipality and Mayor, Conrad Sidego. I2B partnered with local NGO, Pebbles Project: Started giving skateboarding and rollerblading lessons at the skatepark in Stellenbosch. One of the I2B athletes, Candy Pretorius, participated in the Regional Special Olympics and won both the 100m and 200m..Read More