Posts by James van der Hoven
Launch of the RALU/Cluster Games a success
The RALU/Cluster recreational games was officially launched on the 7th of April and is a new RALU initiative in collaboration with the clusters that is aligned to Stellenbosch University (SU) and Maties Sport strategic objective that is to create a ‘transformative student experience’. RALU aims to provide access to a diverse recreation and active lifestyle…
Read MoreQ&A with newly appointed USSA Football general secretary Ellroy Smith
Q: Ellroy, congratulations on your appointment into the USSA football executive, how are you feeling about the appointment and how are things going in the committee so far? A: It’s exciting times I look forward to the challenge but also to contribute to USSA football, my goal is to try to take the association even…
Read MoreCoach Crowie sees challenges as wins for Maties FC
Maties Football Club saw their hopes of glory against Battalions FC on Saturday 5th March, who are fifth on the ABC Motsepe league standings ended with a hard fought draw, the final score was 3-3 on the day. Performances on the field have been difficult this season, with the club facing a huge challenge to…
Read MoreMaties open state-of-the-art multipurpose facility
Maties Sport prioritised the upgrade of our Tygerberg sporting facilities in line with our strategic objective of providing access to a diverse recreation and active lifestyle programme to the University students, staff and to the community. Led by the institution’s Facilities Management team, the Tygerberg Multipurpose Sports Facility project caters for tennis, netball, basketball, badminton…
Read MoreVarsity Cup returns as Maties eye the title
Varsity Cup preparations have been ongoing since last year as the Maroon Machine remain hopeful they will have silverware at the end our the tournament. Maties have been crowned Varsity Cup champions five times and they hope to kick off their campaign positively on the 14 February as they face defending champions Tuks on their…
Read MoreMaties Sport welcomes four new interns to their team
Maties Sport recently welcomed new interns to the family for 2022. The internship program was designed to create opportunities and learning experiences as well as to develop new graduates in the sport industry. Bathabile Ndevu, the Sport Management intern, has always been passionate about sport and says she’s truly grateful for this opportunity that has…
Read MoreLong-Distance Running Legend Paul Tergat Visits Stellenbosch
Paul Tergat was ecstatic to be back in Stellenbosch after 26 years, as he has nostalgic memories of winning the 1996 IAAF World Cross-Country Championship. After easily claiming victory at the 12.15-kilometre distance within 12 seconds, at the Coetzenburg circuit and finishing in the Danie Craven Stadium. Paul says he wasn’t confident that he would…
Read MoreKhanya Dilima Maties Cricket Player Debuts for the Gbet Rocks
Khanya Dilima, an International Relations honors student from Stellenbosch University, was selected for the Gbet Rocks team after a very successful 4 years at Maties Sport. Dilima grew up loving playing different kinds of sports, but he always loved the game of cricket. “When I was in grade seven, I started playing cricket and soccer.…
Read MoreBaloyi relishes being at the helm as Maties coach
Jabulile Baloyi current Maties women football head coach is excited about the prospects of building a strong team unit and uplifting upcoming women footballers based in Stellenbosch. Baloyi who was appointed at Stellenbosch University (Maties Sport) in November of last year has tremendous experience particularly in women’s football as she has coached both the under…
Read MoreKimara set to take Maties Sport Media to next level
She already has a passion for university sport, combine that with the allure of working for an institution like the Stellenbosch University and it’s no wonder Kimara Singh did not think twice given the opportunity of being Maties Sport’s new Media and Communications Manager. Singh has been involved with university sports for the past few…
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