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Witsies set sights on the high seas!

The prestigious Cape to Rio yacht race has for many years captured the imagination of Wits Yacht Club membership, and was boosted by three members participating in the 2011 race.

Now, their dream of joining the armada that sets off in January 2014 in the race across the south Atlantic is on the verge of being realised. They just need a little more help from their friends!

Skipper Bradley Robinson, a third-year Geography student, and his crew  of current students and alumni, have already raised R100 000 in donated funds for the race. Through their 'Buy a Mile' campaign they're looking to raise the balance needed to get them to Rio and back.

Check out their fantastic website and video. WitsSport is excited to support the effort  to promote our university's wealth of ocean racing talent and to help put Wits University back on the map as a competitive sailing university.

 

Off to Kazan, Russia

 WitsSport congratulates the following Witsies on their inclusion in the USSA squad for the 27th World Student Games in Kazan, Russia 6-17 July 2013:

  • Evans Motaung (BEd), table tennis (left);
  • Claudia Hazelwood, rowing (middle); and
  •  Njabulo Mahlalela, boxing, (right); and

 

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About Us

About Us

Wits Sport offers the university community - students, staff and alumni - a vibrant sporting culture with a proud history, provides students and staff the opportunity to take part in various sports at different levels. The university boasts quality facilities supported by sound administration.

Wits Sport Clubs

Wits Sport clubs

Wits University has 36 sports clubs from which to choose from.  Students who are looking to engage in sport on an elite or recreational level are well covered. 

Wits Sport Facilities

Wits Sport Facilities

Wits University offers students some of the finest and most diverse sports facilities in the country, and all registered members are invited to make use of these marvellous amenities. 

Wits Sport Bursaries and Scholarships

Wits Sport Bursaries and Scholarships

Wits University offers a number of bursaries and scholarships to students with sporting prowess, which should be backed up by satisfactory academic results. If you are a sports achiever who has shown excellence in your chosen discipline, Wits is the place to be!

Wits Sport Hall of Fame

Wits Sport Hall of Fame

The annual Wits Sports Awards dinner is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the Wits Sporting year. The Wits community comes together to honour sporting excellence and acknowledges individuals and teams that have made their mark in their respective disciplines.

Conference Facilities

Conference Facilities

Wits Sports Conference Venues has facilities ranging from conference venues to function halls that are can be hired out by departments, students, staff at the University as well as clients and organisations operating in the private sector.

Contact Us

Contact Us

For any sports related information, visit the Wits Sports Administration offices located at Sturrock Park (West Campus) or call us on (011) 717 9409/9414