USEFUL STUFF
Sport & Outdoor Archive
SPORT: L’ORMARINS QUEENS PLATE
Posted on 1:01 pm | No Comments5 January tbc The premier racing event of the Western Cape is also one of Cape Town’s social events of the year. Sponsored by L’Ormarins Wine Estate, the dress code is strictly blue and white. Venue: Kenilworth Racecourse, Rosmead Ave, Kenilworth, Cape Town Time: 11am – 11pm Cost: R 250 – R 800
VALENTINE’S DAY: SUNSET HIKE
Posted on 12:50 pm | No Comments14 February A 10km with views out over the winelands to Table Mountain. Bring a jacket, torch, hiking shoes, picnic. Start Venue: Dirtopia Trail Centre, Delvera Farm, R44 between Stellenbosch & Klapmuts. Time: 6pm Cost: R 50 (incl. permit and glass of bubbly)
SPORT: T20 DOMESTIC
Posted on 10:55 am | No Comments22 February The local team (which includes top players Graeme Smith, Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander, Herschelle Gibbs and others in its squad) goes head to head against the 7th team. Venue: Sahara Park Cricket Ground, Campground Rd, Newlands Time: 6pm Cost: R 60 – R 100
SPORT: RUGBY SUPER 15
Posted on 7:46 pm | No Comments25 February The Cape Town Stormers take on the Wellington Hurricanes from New Zealand. Venue: Newlands Stadium, 11 Boundary Road, Newlands Time: 5.05 Cost: TBA
SPORT: T20 DOMESTIC
Posted on 11:12 am | No Comments26 February The local team (which includes top players Graeme Smith, Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander, Herschelle Gibbs and others in its squad) goes head to head against the Sunfoil Dolphins. Venue: Boland Park, Paarl Time: 2.30pm Cost: R 40 - R 60
SPORT: T20 DOMESTIC
Posted on 11:32 am | No Comments2 March The local team (which includes top players Graeme Smith, Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander, Herschelle Gibbs and others in its squad) goes head to head against the 7th team. Venue: Boland Park, Paarl Time: 6pm Cost: R 40 - R 60
SPORT: RUGBY SUPER 15
Posted on 7:46 pm | No Comments3 March The Cape Town Stormers take on the Durban Sharks. Venue: Newlands Stadium, 11 Boundary Road, Newlands Time: 7.10pm Cost: TBA
SPORT: T20 DOMESTIC
Posted on 11:48 am | No Comments4 March The local team (which includes top players Graeme Smith, Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander, Herschelle Gibbs and others in its squad) goes head to head against the Nashua Titans (which includes AB de Villiers, Morne Morkel, Francois du Plessis and others). Venue: Sahara Park, Campground Rd, Newlands, Cape Town Time: 2.30pm Cost: R 60 - R 100
SPORT: CAPE ARGUS PICK ‘N’ PAY TRICYCLE AND JUNIOR TOUR
Posted on 10:41 am | No Comments10 March The kids version of the famous cycle race offers youngsters the opportunity to show off their skills with a 1,5km fun ride (2 – 6 yrs) and a 5km and 10km route (6 – 12 yrs). Venue: Youngsfield Military Base, Mian Rd, Wynberg Time: 1pm Cost: tbc
SPORT: CAPE ARGUS
Posted on 11:15 am | No Comments11 March This annual event attracts 35 000 cyclists from all over the world to partake in a 110 km route around the peninsula. Start Time: 6am Cost: from R 300...
SPORTS: CAPE EPIC
Posted on 11:30 am | No Comments25 March – 1 April An annual 8 day mountain bike stage race through approximately 700 kilometres of pristine and often private land, ending at Lourensford Wine Estate. Route: tbc ...
SPORT: RUGBY SUPER 15
Posted on 5:43 pm | No Comments31 March The Cape Town Stormers take on the Pretoria Bulls. Venue: Newlands Stadium, 11 Boundary Road, Newlands Time: 7.10pm Cost: TBA
SPORT: OLD MUTUAL TWO OCEANS MARATHON
Posted on 10:06 am | No Comments7 April One of S.A’s biggest annual races takes the scenic route through Chapman’s Peak, Hout Bay and Constantia Nek, thus earning it the title “The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon”. Start venue: SA Breweries, Main Rd, Newlands, Cape Town Start time: 6am for half-marathon, 6.25am for ultra-marathon. Cost: R 95 – R 900
SPORT: RUGBY SUPER 15
Posted on 5:43 pm | No Comments12 May The Cape Town Stormers take on the Bloemfontein Cheetahs. Venue: Newlands Stadium, 11 Boundary Road, Newlands Time: 7.10pm Cost: TBA
SPORT: RUGBY SUPER 15
Posted on 5:38 pm | No Comments19 May The Cape Town Stormers take on the Sydney Waratahs. Venue: Newlands Stadium, 11 Boundary Road, Newlands Time: 7.10pm Cost: TBA
SPORT: RUGBY SUPER 15
Posted on 5:33 pm | No Comments30 June The Cape Town Stormers take on the Johannesburg Lions. Venue: Newlands Stadium, 11 Boundary Road, Newlands Time: 5.05pm Cost: TBA
SPORT: RUGBY SUPER 15
Posted on 5:30 pm | No Comments14 July The Cape Town Stormers take on the Melbourne Rebels from Australia. Venue: Newlands Stadium, 11 Boundary Road, Newlands Time: 3pm Cost: TBA
SPORT: THE CASTLE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Posted on 5:26 pm | No Comments18 August South Africa take on Argentina. Venue: Newlands Stadium, 11 Boundary Road, Newlands Time: TBA Cost: TBA
SPORT: CAPE TOWN MARATHON
Posted on 4:36 pm | No Comments23 September tbc An olympic qualifier event which attracts the top runners in the country. The race day includes shorter distances for amateur runners. Start Venue: Adderley St ...
LIFESTYLE: BREEDEKLOOF OUTDOOR & WINE FESTIVAL
Posted on 1:14 pm | No Comments5 - 7 October TBC A local celebration with food and wine, live music, archery, clay pigeon shooting, a mountain bike challenge and a night run. Children's activities include pony rides and face painting. Venue: Breedekloof Wine Valley (Rawsonville/Worcester) Time: Various Cost: R 45 TBC
