Sports and Societies
Clubs & Societies
The SRC oversees the operation of nearly 80 different Clubs and Societies which operate under their auspices. Each society has its own elected leadership committee (chair, treasurer, secretary etc) and is responsible for organising their own functions, and monitoring their budgets These societies include cultural interest groups (e.g. debating, drumming, poetry), religious societies, political and awareness-raising groups, and environmental clubs. Students are encouraged to attend the SRC’s Societies Evening during Orientation Week in order to get more information about what is on offer. All societies charge an annual membership fee.
Sport
All students are entitled to make use of the sports facilities and join one or more of the 31 clubs which are affiliated to Sports Council. Clubs offer a wide variety of interest areas and students are encouraged to take part on a social, recreational or competitive level. Sports facilities include a swimming pool, athletics track, cross-country course, obstacle running/walking track, squash courts, soccer fields, rugby fields, soccer futsal astro, hockey astro and tennis courts. A small annual fee is charged for each sports club which a student joins, and each club is a centre of social activities, with meetings, practices, fixtures and fun events organized by the students, who are assisted by full-time sports administrators.
Many clubs play in competitive provincial leagues, whilst some also offer internal leagues. Because not all students enjoy playing competitive sport, the Residence System offers students the opportunity for social and less competitive team sport. The Sports Rep on House Committee is charged with organizing such events.
In addition, the Rhodes Health Suite offers weight training, aerobics and spinning classes. The weight training facility consists of cardio-vascular, circuit and free-weight training sections and instructors are available to assist with personal training programmes.
A student on financial aid is offered either full or partial rebate to join two clubs or two sections of the Health Suite, depending on the student’s financial aid category.
Sports on offer at Rhodes
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Aikido |
Archery |
Athletics |
Basketball |
Badminton |
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Canoe |
Cheer Leading |
Chess |
Cricket |
Dance Sport |
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First Aid |
Fly Fishing |
Golf |
Hockey |
Karate |
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Mixed Martial Arts |
Mountain |
Netball |
Pool |
Rowing |
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Rugby |
Sailing |
Squash |
Soccer |
Surfing |
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Swimming |
Table Tennis |
Tennis |
Underwater |
Volleyball |
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Waterpolo |
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Information about clubs will be available at sign-up evening (a week after Orientation) or through contacting sports administration. Tel: 046 603 8366
INTER RES SPORT:
The Inter Res sports program consists of events that run throughout the year, in which residences compete against each other in different sporting activities such as hockey, rugby and running.
Inter Res Teamand ladies residences. The Mens/Ladies Inter Res award is awarded to the res that obtains the highest amount of points after all the events have been completed. The second award goes to the res that has participated in many events, with as many teams as possible, this is known as the Spirit Award.
This programme has proved to be a huge factor in being part of "res student life". Where comradery, teamwork, competitiveness and friendship are just some of the qualities you will take away being part of res and being involved in Inter Res Sport.
SOCIAL SPORTING ENGAGEMENT:
Social sporting activities take place within the residence to encourage student interaction with one another. This often consists of a fun filled day of touch rugby, soccer, table tennis and many others. Enjoy making many friends and make your stay at Rhodes University a memorable one.
Last Modified: Mon, 09 Oct 2017 09:15:02 SAST