The University of the Western Cape invites you to a special showcase honouring our remarkable Para Sport Athletes. This activation celebrates resilience, talent, and the power of sport to unite and inspire.
All are welcome — students, staff, supporters, and community members — as we shine a light on the stories that move us and the athletes who redefine possibility every day.
10th September (Para Sports Activation 2)
| Venue: | Outside the Jakes Gerwell Hall |
| Time: | 13h00 - 14h00 |
| Events: | Pickleball, Para Table tennis, Boccia, Recreational team building games |
Programme
| 13h00 - 13h05: | Opening and greeting by DVC/SDS, Prof M Madiba |
| 13h05 - 13h10: | Introduction of Pickleball by Kim Wagner, chairman of Pickleball Association of Cape Town |
| 13h10 - 14h00: | Students and staff invited to participate in games |
| Event MC: | Luthando Ntwasa (closing and thanks) |
19th September (Para Sports Launch)
| Venue: | SC Sports field and Netball court |
| Time: | 12h00 - 14h00 |
| Events: | Pickleball, Para Table tennis, Boccia, Seated Volleyball Recreational team building games |
Programme
| 12h00 - 12h10: | Opening and greeting by Director of UWC Sports, Elmien Cloete and Director of CSSS, Dr Laetitia Permall |
| 12h10 - 12h15: | Introduction of Pickleball by Kim Wagner, chairman of Pickleball Association of Cape Town |
| 12h15 - 14h00: | Students and staff invited to participate in games |
| Event MC: | Luthando Ntwasa and Sihle Maphukatha (Closing and Thanks) |
NOTE: AVS provides LED screens which will display videos about the different sporting codes as well as for "Goalball" which will be the only code not available for the activation or launch due to specific venue needs that will not be available at these two events.
