Sport and societies

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Maties Sport has ten high-performance clubs and 20 other sporting clubs, according to SU's own Grade 11 FAQ (November 2024). They include rowing, golf, canoeing, chess, e-sport, equestrian, volleyball, Ultimate and a Parasport Club. The Welcoming Fair at Danie Craven Stadium is on Friday 29 January 2027, 13:00 to 18:00 (per the 2027 almanac); the Societies Fair is mainly for returning students. Maties Recreational Games run late-night and weekend between April and September.

Source: SU sport clubs · SU Grade 11 FAQ (PDF) · SU almanac 2027 (PDF) · SU welcomes new students · Official