South Africa - Startup under 3 years old

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

The Purpose of the project is getting kids to play tennis, first and foremost, tennis provides an excellent cardiovascular workout, which can improve overall health and fitness levels. Additionally, tennis helps to develop mental focus.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Soweto Tennis Association (STA) is a driving force in creating an inspiring tennis cultures and opportunities. We pride ourselves in providing a caring and supportive environment. We believe in developing people as well as players from the grassroots to a professional game. Our mission is to deliver a fully integrated player performance pathway that will help capable and committed young players to achieve relevant staging posts on the SA junior national to international circuit.

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

Soweto Tennis Association is on a journey of facilitating transformation in the previously disadvantaged communities through bridging health and fitness (sporting success) with education (schools, tutoring and acceptance to colleges) for the youth whilst also promoting employment opportunities in the tennis industry like being a certified tennis coach, a line official and an administrator. Ours is a fight against the socio-economic issues plaguing Soweto and surrounding areas and bringing hope through sport and education. Our country has potential to rise from the economic slump and transform the lives of the ordinary citizens through inclusivity and cooperation.

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service fourni par votre startup (au moins 3).

Soweto Tennis Association is on a journey of facilitating transformation in the previously disadvantaged communities through bridging health and fitness (sporting success) with education (schools, tutoring and acceptance to colleges) for the youth whilst also promoting employment opportunities in the tennis industry like being a certified tennis coach, a line official and an administrator. Ours is a fight against the socio-economic issues plaguing Soweto and surrounding areas and bringing hope through sport and education. Our country has potential to rise from the economic slump and transform the lives of the ordinary citizens through inclusivity and cooperation. These milestones also help with mental health in our communities when people are able to provide security for their loved ones.

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adresse le produit/service de votre startup. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

Our tennis programs are aimed at the schools and the community at large. Everyone can be touched in a positive way to add value and safeguard the interests of our youth, and senior citizens through initiatives, events and workshops that add value to the entire community. Our grassroots programs aim to be inclusive, progressive and empowering to Sowetans of all races, experiences, religions etc.

01.05 Quand votre entreprise a-t-elle été créée ?

06/11/2023

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Oui

01.07 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires de votre entreprise en plus de vous ?

3

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

0

01.09 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre startup (compétences, expérience, etc.).

* We have a BSc Informatics student as one of our directors. He is a former professional tennis player and qualified tennis coach who has extensive experience in the sport industry let alone the tennis structures. Has experience in the banking industry as a former Standard Bank South Africa employee with an RE 5 certificate. * Our second director is one of the highest qualified coaches in the country and has experience in operating development programs for Tennis South Africa as a Head coach of an entire Metro having done so in Soweto and Tshwane. He has experience traveling and working with Junior National teams at international events.

01.10 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005475061308

01.11 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre entreprise ?

Autre : Sports And Recreation

02.01.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

5

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

One of STA's objectives is to alleviate poverty in the townships and rural areas by equipping the youth and senior citizens with an opportunity to officiate and be coaches, which in itself is a form of empowerment and employability through the knowledge acquired through the courses, seminars and workshops provided.

02.02.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our organisation deals with a lot of kids who come from impoverished families who rely on feeding schemes from local churches and organisations to sleep and study with food in their stomachs. We have encountered kids who don't have parents and rely on their grandparent(s) sassa grants to survive. With the support provided we can lend an even bigger help in removing the kids from harmful temptations and behaviours through providing food while advocating for sports and education.

02.03.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Good health and well-being - Soweto Tennis Association by being in the sports and fitness industry contributes massively in the health and well-being of our communities and beneficiaries. The health benefits begin with cardiovascular, mental, muscular and coordination achievements as seen on various respected researchers' notes/books. The game of tennis can be played from as early as 3 years to the ripe old age of 85+ years. Therefore with great enthusiasm we can proudly say tennis is one of the sporting codes that is for a lifetime and does not exclude participants according to body structure, height and disabilities as seen with the achievements attained through wheelchair tennis.

02.04.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Éducation de Qualité'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Quality Education *Education is a fundamental game changer in the fight against illiteracy, decision making, college acceptances and subsequently graduates who assist in business and entrepreneurship. As it has been well documented people make informed decisions when knowledgeable. The association prides itself in enforcing policies that place importance on our players acquiring respectable marks (percentages) that assist in the sourcing of sports bursaries and scholarships at the top schools in the country as our beneficiaries are from previously disadvantaged communities and the educational standards are extremely different. That can only be done through guidelines that place importance on educational success. This is our way of facilitating quality education to our beneficiaries.

02.05.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Gender equality is high priority in our structures as women play an integral role in amplifying the voice of women and girls in sport. Dealing with the highest number of young girls from 12 and under it is paramount to have qualified and knowledgeable women teach the next generation of young leaders how to maneuver and attain greatness in the sports industry especially tennis fraternity.

02.06.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

2

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.07.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

2

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.08.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

5

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Through the workshops and courses of certification facilitated through Tennis South Africa our beneficiaries are in a position to acquire decent work and economic growth through the employment opportunities in the tennis industry.

02.09.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure'

2

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.10.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

5

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

STA contributes to Reduced inequalities as per the objectives stated in the outlining of our current, present and future undertakings. As a structure based in Soweto which is a previously disadvantaged township we believe our duty is to facilitate a reduction in the current inequalities of our society through job creation and academic excellence.

02.11.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

2

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.12.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsables'

2

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.13.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques'

2

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.14.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

2

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.15.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

2

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.16.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

4

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

4

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

06.01 Un grand nombre de clients utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire au nôtre.

3

06.02 Notre produit/service représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.03 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

2

06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

6

06.05 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.06 Notre produit/service répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

3

06.07 Notre produit/service est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

4

06.08 Justification

STA has started incorporating the latest methodology in terms of coaching and uplifting our community as part of the International Tennis Federation’s and Tennis South Africa's policies. We believe in offering our beneficiaries the latest and highest standards of coaching. An introduction to workshops and seminars that empower our communities in business, sports science and mental health is paramount in closing the inequality gap, poverty and quality education.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Our SWOT analysis has football and netball as our biggest competitors in the market share thus an innovative and solid strategic plan will facilitate our success in chipping away at the market share. Our offerings will bring a new dynamic and opportunities to our citizens young and old.

11.05 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?