The passionate affinity for rugby in a country like South Africa is palpable. When Maties won the inaugural FNB Varsity Cup in 2008 and the subsequent two titles thereafter – a record that remains intact to this day – it set in motion the success that would spill over into the Maties Women’s side some…
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The Centre for Sport Leadership and Maties Sport, partnered with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC), its Athlete’s Commission and other stakeholders including the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Western Cape Government, ASA, Netball SA, SARU and National Lotteries Commission to deliver the Commonwealth Games Federation Game Changers Programme from 5-7…
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The upgrade of the Maties netball outdoor and indoor courts is to the benefit of netball, basketball, and the image Maties Sport as a whole. Six netball outdoor courts, two multi-purpose outdoor courts along with the Coetzenburg Centre and indoor tennis facility have been or are being upgraded. “We have been hosting the Protea Netball…
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As students prepare for their academic exams, they often prioritise studying over everything else, including their health. However, exercise is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle that should not be overlooked, particularly during exam periods. In this blog, we will discuss the benefits of exercise during an academic exam period. Reduces Stress and Anxiety: …
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From the extremely driven, high-performance player to the social player and their supporters, one and all must feel and be welcome at the Maties hockey club. This is Anche Nortje, Maties Sport’s hockey club manager’s vision for one of Stellenbosch University’s long-standing sporting clubs: Maties Hockey. Anche’s journey with Maties Hockey started in 2004. “I…
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Raised by a single dad, a story so profound it goes back to a toddler memory just how Ashley Smith set out to chart his way around the athletics track. Born and bred in Mitchell’s Plain, Smith was reared by his dad while finishing his schooling career at Imperial Primary before matriculating from the Western…
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The validation of progress for the Maties Football Club after finishing the 2022/23 season in the top five is indicative of the plan coming together. This sentiment is shared by Desmond Crowie, Maties Football Club head coach, and Ellroy Smith, Sport Manager of the Maties FC side. Maties FC competes in Stream A of the…
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Our HP Head Coaches kicked off their coaching development programme for 2023 with none other than Maties Rugby consultant head coach, Matthew Proudfoot, being the guest speaker. Head of High Performance, Grant van Velden, said: “The Coaches Forum is a platform for our HP Head Coaches to not only engage with highly experienced coaches from…
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In the world of sports, technology has become an integral part of the athlete’s training process. With advancements in technology, athletes can now train more efficiently and effectively, helping them achieve their goals and improve performance. One technology that has revolutionised the way athletes train and compete is GPS. GPS (Global Positioning System) technology has…
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A small town outside East London called Emoyeni (Place of the Wind) where a tomato farm produces more than just the produce. Master’s Sport Science student and Maties Cycling Committee member since 2019, Robyn Emslie has her roots firmly sprouting on the family farm in Emoyeni in the Eastern Cape. The former Diocesan School for…
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