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CAMPUS LIFE

Sport and Recreation

Join our sport teams, fitness classes and recreational activities to make the most of your university journey – unlock your talent

 

Many outstanding performers have experienced the unique and beautiful environment and gone on to become prominent influencers, whether in sport, academics, or life. We just have to mention a few of our department’s representatives who were undoubtedly the highlights of the past few years:

  • We are honored to have a former multi-Comrades Winner as part of our team

  • We take pride in having South African Dance Federation (SADF) World Dance Champions among us

  • National basketball and volleyball players
  • Let’s not forget our very own President of Netball South Africa, Cecilia Molokwane
  • Three of our chess players participated at the national level
  • We are proud of our former students who have represented South Africa in various sports

What we offer at the Department of Sport and Recreation

The Department of Sport and Recreation is proud to offer 24 sporting codes to students and staff. All of these sport codes have internal and external leagues, competitions, and our priority codes also compete at annual USSA events.

PROF. K.M. Masha

Ms Sonica Fritz

Acting Director: Sport and Recreation

Sport Recreation

Our FRIDAY NIGHT “GAME ON” recreation programme is one interesting appointment you should never miss, with ALL of our students and staff participating in a variety of sporting activities under the lights. Activities include: Beach Football, Aerobics, Fun Run, Frisbee, Touch Rugby, Fast-5 Netball, 3×3 Basketball and many more activities will keep our students in tip-top shape!

Sport Development

Our Department takes pride in the fact that we are the place of sport development. We offer a variety of junior programmes, including football, volleyball, mini cricket, athletics, and a new addition, gymnastics.

Empowering our student athletes

We also offer our student athletes the chance to become First Aiders, Referees, Technical Staff, and Coaches. We expect our athletes to prioritise their academic programmes. To ensure that our athletes have a platform for study assistance, we have an open-door policy with all of the code managers.

Sporting Codes

Category A: Football, Athletics, Netball, Rugby, Cricket, Karate and Dance

Category B: Body Building, Chess, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Hockey, Fencing, Aerobics

Category C: Golf, Table Tennis, Squash, Tennis, Darts, Badminton, Pool, E-Sport, Disability Sport

Leagues and Tournaments

The Department of Sport and Recreation is bustling year-round. Each sporting code hosts an internal league, and many participate in external and national leagues, often organized by federations. Our highlight is the Turfloof Soccer League (TSL) and the Faculty Football tournament. No matter your skill level, there’s a league or tournament tailored for you in every sporting code.

Professional Affiliations

The University of Limpopo is affiliated with every Provincial Federation as required and is also affiliated with USSA (University Sport South Africa). Additionally, we operate under SASCOC and are governed by the Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture.

Facilities

The University of Limpopo boasts outstanding sports facilities, including the Oscar Mpetha Stadium—a full-size football field with a running track and grandstand. Our campus features 2 basketball, 2 netball, and 2 multi-purpose courts, along with additional football fields, a cricket oval, rugby and hockey fields. With 10 tennis courts, two indoor facilities, and a squash centre. Our sports offerings are diverse. We also provide a full-size gymnasium and a smaller recreational gym for our students.

Affiliation Process

All sporting codes (unless decided otherwise by executives) require a yearly student affiliation fee of R700. This affiliation includes a starter pack with a tracksuit, unique shirt, and other items. Enjoy a range of benefits as an affiliated member, covering transport, accommodation, meals, entrance fees, kit, and more.

To affiliate without the starter pack, the fee is R450 per student per year.

Affiliation process

  1. Pay the fee at the admin building under your sporting code (each code has a unique account number)
  2. Complete the online Google form and upload your proof of payment
  3. Receive your affiliation card
Contact Details
  • Ms Fritz: sonica.fritz@ul.ac.za
  • Mr Moagi: itumeleng.moagi@ul.ac.za
  • Ms Mnguni: phindile.mnguni@ul.ac.za
  • Mr Dhlamini: danny.dhlamini@ul.ac.za
  • Mr Shongwe: thabiso.shongwe@ul.ac.za
  • Ms Mochechela: maria.mochechela@ul.ac.za