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About District Sport League
District Sport League (Pty) Ltd (DSL) is a women-led, impact-driven company specializing in corporate team building, communication development, wellness initiatives, and sport-based training programmes.
We exist to help individuals and organisations grow stronger through experiential learning, using sport and team-based methodologies to unlock better communication, collaboration, and performance. At the same time, we are deeply committed to female athlete empowerment, particularly within the South African netball ecosystem.
The District Sport League (Pty) Ltd (DSL) was established to present top tier sporting talent with the opportunity to pursue their aspirations at elite level in an environment that caters for appropriate support in the form of continued education and select opportunities for gainful employment.
Founder and visionary, Dr Freda Kemp, developed this multi-layered initiative following her successful work with the District Netball League (DNL). DNL, was introduced several years ago to nurture and professionalise netball at both grassroots and elite level.
following initiatives are offered under the auspices of DSL:
- Netball League (DNL), a tournament hosted once a year to ensure exposure and continued support to elite level players, incorporating elements of female empowerment, tertiary level education and where possible, pathways to employment.
- FAST 3, a high-energy, commercially driven format of the game hosted at participating malls to connect netball enthusiasts, elite athletes, and their supporters at national activations and tournaments. In 2026, the following malls will be hosting the FAST3 tournament: Tyger Valley, Menlym, Mimosa, Cresta and Pavillion.
- GoalGetters, an early childhood development initiative offered in collaboration with Netball Goal Getters Outreach Programme, to instill a love for netball at grassroots level and to improve critical coordination capabilities in the formative years. DSL Brand Ambassadors, Entle Futshane and Amber Coraizin assists with the roll out of this initiative at participating early learning centers.
The initiatives offered by the District Sports League are generously supported by GEA (Pty) Ltd, Stadio, FNB and 3 Cube Management Solutions.
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Who We Are
Founded in Stellenbosch, District Sport League is 51% Black-owned and 100% women-led, with a strong focus on transformation, inclusivity, and sustainable development.
Our work bridges two worlds:
- Corporate performance and workplace wellbeing
- Athlete development and community upliftment
By combining these, we create meaningful impact both on and off the court.
Our Team
Dr. Freda Kemp
Director
Marlene Coetzee-George
Director
Entle Futshane
Coach
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower people and organisations through innovative, sport-inspired learning experiences that:
- Strengthen teamwork and communication
- Improve wellbeing and morale
- Develop leadership and performance
- Create pathways for female athletes to thrive professionally
What We Do
We offer a range of tailored services designed to meet the needs of corporate, educational, and non-profit organisations:
- Corporate team-building workshops (indoor & outdoor)
- Communication and collaboration training
- Staff wellness and sports-based engagement activities
- Leadership and performance development programmes
- Fundraising and social impact events
Each programme is designed with intention, professionalism, and measurable outcomes in mind.
Our Impact
Beyond corporate delivery, DSL is committed to long-term social and economic impact. Our initiatives focus on:
- Creating sustainable employment opportunities
- Supporting emerging netball athletes in their transition from amateur to professional sport
- Delivering Early Childhood Development (ECD) netball programmes
- Providing mentorship, skills development, and leadership exposure to young women
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by four core values:
- Empowerment – unlocking potential in people and organisations
- Inclusivity – creating access and opportunity for all
- Professionalism – delivering excellence at every level
- Impact – focusing on meaningful, measurable outcomes
Leadership
District Sport League is led by Dr. Freda Kemp, Director, whose vision and leadership drive our commitment to transformation, excellence, and sustainable growth within both enterprise development and professional sport.
Our Partners
District Sport League (DSL) is built on the support of organisations that believe in what we do. Their backing helps us take netball to children, schools and communities, and to give young people and the women who coach and lead them a chance to play, grow and succeed. We are proud to work alongside them.
Become a Partner. Would you like to help bring netball to more children and communities? We would love to hear from you. Get in touch to find out how your organisation can partner with DSL.
Our Programmes
Netball in a Box
Netball in a Box is a District Sport League (DSL) programme that introduces the game of netball to children aged 3 to 5, of all genders. It is headed and run by Entle Futshane, DSL's Programme Leader and Ambassador.
What is in the box
The box holds everything needed to run a netball session: netball balls, tennis balls, cones in different shapes, whistles, pumps, bibs and poles. Everything fits inside the box, so it can be set up and taken down easily, almost anywhere.
How it works
We bring the box to schools and early learning centres in underserved communities. Entle, often joined by volunteers, plays with the children and shows the teachers how to use the box, so that they can keep running sessions long after we have gone. We then donate the box to the school.
In 2026, we have visited:
- Ubunye Edu Care Centre, Dunoon – March 2026
- Bundles of Joy Childcare Centre, Macassar – April 2026
- Aitsa! After Care Centre, Kylemore – August 2026
Contact Us
Physical Address
24 Barry Street, Dalsig, Stellenbosch
Contact Person
Dr. Freda Kemp, Director