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A young rugby player from Potchefstroom, Ronaldo de Lima, has been accepted into two specialised training and educational programmes – a major step in his journey to becoming a professional athlete. At just 20 years old, Ronaldo has been given the opportunity to further both his athletic and academic development, and his family is now reaching out to the public for support.

Two Programmes, One Goal

1. Toyota Academy High-Performance Program – R52,500

Ronaldo has been accepted into the prestigious Toyota Academy High-Performance Program in Bloemfontein. This full-spectrum development programme offers:

Daily professional rugby coaching
Strength and conditioning sessions
Mental skills training
Access to medical and support staff
Higher Certificate in Fitness
Pathway to professional rugby

Payment options for this programme include:

Once-off: R52,500 by 30 December 2024
Installments:
- R1,500 registration by 30 Sept 2024
- R8,500 deposit by 30 Nov 2024
- Monthly payments of R5,312.50 (Feb–Sept 2025)

2. eta College Fitness Instructor Program – R8,000

In addition to his rugby training, Ronaldo will complete a one-year Fitness Instructor Program through eta College, covering:

Anatomy and physiology
Fitness instruction and exercise screening
NQF Level 4 fitness qualification

Payment options:

Once-off: R8,000 by 30 Dec 2024
Installments:
- R1,500 registration by 30 Sept 2024
- R1,500 deposit by 30 Jan 2025
- Monthly payments of R1,667 (Feb 2025 – Apr 2025)
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Financial Needs

What’s Been Paid So Far:

R30,000 already paid toward the eta College programme.

What’s Still Needed:

R30,499.46 in outstanding fees
R36,000 for boarding (R3,600/month from Feb to Oct 2025)

These costs go beyond just tuition—they include the necessary living expenses for Ronaldo to stay in Bloemfontein while pursuing both programmes.

How to Help

If anyone would like to assist, contributions can be made directly to the eta College account:

You can also reach out to Liesl de Lima at 081 501 3228 (WhatsApp) or via email at LieslDeLima@gmail.com for boarding support and banking confirmation.

📅 Start Date for eta College: 11 February 2025

⏳ Duration: One year

This initiative aims to help Ronaldo prepare for a long-term career in both sport and fitness. Every rand contributed goes directly to education, training, and living expenses.

For further queries: