Beautiful weather led to top class performances when senior and junior athletes from clubs across the province, and beyond, came to the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University for a pre-season Madibaz EPA athletics meet on Saturday. Athletes from as far as the South-Western District took part, but Madibaz dominated the event in numbers and achievements. "We had a wonderful day at the track, with some really good performances from our participating athletes," said Madibaz athletics club … [Read more...] about Athletes on track at pre-season meet
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NMMU hosts Athletes for early season preparations
Junior and senior track and field athletes from across the Eastern Cape and beyond are coming to the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University next Saturday for the Madibaz EP Track and Field league 2, the second major athletics meet of the year. The Madibaz will be welcoming athletes from local schools and clubs, and have also extended invitations to federations in the South Western Districts, Border and Free State to compete in the event at the Madibaz Stadium on October 17. Madibaz … [Read more...] about NMMU hosts Athletes for early season preparations
Have you seen Oom Henry in his Springbok Blazer?
South African Masters Athletics announced that the 2015 National Championships will take place from the 15th to the 16th May 2015 in Nelson Mandela Bay at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Sports Stadium. This prestigious athletics event will be hosted by Eastern Province Masters Athletics. "The coaches and administrators are from the athletes of yesteryear who are still competitive but not at their formal level. These athletes still wish to compete, maybe even against former rival … [Read more...] about Have you seen Oom Henry in his Springbok Blazer?
Amos Nyongo shines at EP track and field meet
Madibaz middle-distance specialist Amos Nyongo delivered the standout performance at the Eastern Province Athletics track and field meeting that took place in Port Elizabeth on Saturday morning. 28-year-old Nyongo outpaced a field loaded with up-and-coming talent in stifling conditions to win the senior men's 1 500m in an admirable time of 3:44.71. In the 100m, former Olympic sprinter Sergio Mullins broke the tape in 10.86 seconds to lead a podium whitewash for the university. Jade … [Read more...] about Amos Nyongo shines at EP track and field meet
Madibaz athletics club to host EPA league meeting
Madibaz athletics club will host the first Eastern Province track and field league meeting of 2015 at the NMMU Madibaz Stadium on February 7. The meeting, which starts at 9am, will serve as the trials for the national student championships and Varsity Athletics teams and will also determine whether the athletes qualify for the EP teams to the senior and junior SA Athletics Championships. Event organiser and Madibaz athletics manager Nellis Bothma said the meeting was an opportunity to … [Read more...] about Madibaz athletics club to host EPA league meeting
The different types of injuries that plague competitive athletes
The three-day clinic, which is presented by NMMU Madibaz Athletics Club, will take place from January 14 to 16 and offer guidance from the province's top coaches and sporting experts. Among these will be local general practitioner Dr Riaan Barnard, who holds a master's degree in sports and exercise medicine from the University of the Free State. Barnard will present a wide-ranging lecture on the different types of injuries that plague competitive athletes and share simple strategies for … [Read more...] about The different types of injuries that plague competitive athletes
Madibaz extend athletics coaching clinic deadline
Young athletes looking to start their season on the right foot will have another chance to sign up for a three-day summer coaching clinic presented by NMMU Madibaz Athletics Club. The clinic, which takes place at Kirkwood High School from January 14 to 16, is set to offer expert coaching from some of the Eastern Cape's top track and field trainers. Madibaz athletics manager Nellis Bothma said the invitation had been extended to all schools in the province as well as individual athletes and … [Read more...] about Madibaz extend athletics coaching clinic deadline
Top local athletes offer coaching in Kirkwood
Some of the Eastern Cape’s top coaches and athletes will share their expertise with aspiring track and field stars at a three-day coaching clinic that starts at Kirkwood High School on January 14. The clinic, which is presented by the NMMU Madibaz Athletics Club, is open to all schools as well as individual athletes and coaches across the province. Madibaz athletics manager Nellis Bothma said the event’s purpose would be to enhance the performance of both athletes and coaches in the … [Read more...] about Top local athletes offer coaching in Kirkwood
Kuda Mabhonga cruises past favourite
The Madibaz track and field stars shone at the first pre-season meeting of the Eastern Province Athletics league, which took place in near-perfect conditions at the NMMU Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Sprinter Kuda Mabhonga caused the major upset of the day when he snatched the men's 100m title from pre-race favourite Lonwabo Majerman. The final-year computer science student crossed the line in 11.25 seconds, with flamboyant teammate Jade Schutte second in 11.34. Majerman, who … [Read more...] about Kuda Mabhonga cruises past favourite
Renew your athletics licence to participate
The Madibaz athletics club will host the first Eastern Province Athletics league meeting of the new season at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University South Campus in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, October 11. More than 250 track and field athletes from schools, clubs and universities are expected to take part in the various age categories from under-15 to under-25 years. Older and master level athletes will compete in the latter age group. According to Madibaz athletics manager Nellis … [Read more...] about Renew your athletics licence to participate
Madibaz athlete selected for SA student games
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University student and hammer throw specialist Mieke Stander has been selected to represent South Africa at the 17th annual Confederation of Universities and Colleges of Southern Africa Games in Zambia in August. The Madibaz athlete was chosen for the Cucsa Games on the strength of her performance at last month's University Sport South Africa (Ussa) competition in Pretoria, where she took bronze. She went on to throw a personal best of 52.55m at the Southern … [Read more...] about Madibaz athlete selected for SA student games
Students impress at South African Student Athletics Championships
The Madibaz have secured a spot in next year's lucrative Varsity Athletics series with an impressive performance at the South African Student Athletics Championships that took place in Pretoria over the weekend. Members of the NMMU team showed their mettle against the top athletes from 29 tertiary institutions to finish seventh overall - one position better than last year. The top eight teams in the championships qualify for the prestigious and widely televised series, which showcases the … [Read more...] about Students impress at South African Student Athletics Championships
Raising the Madibaz Bar
High-jumper Morita Botha will be aiming to raise the bar for the Madibaz team when she competes against the country's best in the first Varsity Athletics meeting at the NMMU Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday night. Botha will be one of 27 track and field stars that will represent the university in the prestigious four-part national series, which will be televised live on SuperSport. The 21-year-old, who also took part in the inaugural competition last year, said she had her sights set on … [Read more...] about Raising the Madibaz Bar
Varsity Athletics raises funds for community groups
Non-profit community organisations will have an opportunity to raise funds for their institution simply by attending the action-packed Varsity Athletics meeting at the NMMU Stadium in Port Elizabeth on March 21. Madibaz athletics manager Nellis Bothma said schools, clubs, churches and charities would receive a R10 contribution for every spectator who attended the first instalment of the national four-meet series on their behalf. "It's a fantastic initiative that allows the community to see … [Read more...] about Varsity Athletics raises funds for community groups
Top-flight athletics headed for PE
South Africa's top-flight track and field stars are set to descend on Port Elizabeth for the first instalment of the annual FNB Varsity Athletics series, which gets underway at the NMMU Stadium on March 21. The high-profile event will see athletes from the top eight universities competing for glory in the opening round of the four-meet national series. Madibaz athletics manager Nellis Bothma said the fast-paced made-for-television format would ensure explosive action and offered a … [Read more...] about Top-flight athletics headed for PE
