Sport Facilities

 

Mahikeng Campus facilities

The Mahikeng Campus offers excellent sporting facilities which include a soccer institute, swimming pool, outdoor facilities and an indoor sports hall. Both the Soccer Institute and Great Hall have a well equipped gymnasium for circuit and aerobic training.
The great hall also caters for badminton, martial arts, squash, boxing, sport dance, indoor soccer and hockey, volleyball, netball and basketball.
The Campus has three multi-purpose courts, four tennis courts and two basketball courts. In addition there are four soccer fields, a rugby field, a softball and cricket pitch.
The swimming pool is a perfect venue for students to learn to swim as well as to improve their different swimming strokes.

Potchefstroom Campus facilities

Aquatics

Situated at the Potchefstroom Dam recreational centre, NWU Aquatics is home to a vibrant canoe club catering for both K1 and K2 rowers, as well as Canoe Polo athletes. The facility offers students and athletes the opportunity to train and compete in a dynamic watersport environment that promotes performance, teamwork, and an active lifestyle.

Athletics

The NWU Athletics programme continues to establish itself as one of the leading high-performance athletics environments in South Africa. NWU Athletics has produced outstanding performances at national and international level, with multiple student-athletes selected to represent South Africa at major championships. We offer the following:

  • Track and Field (with specialized coaching in all events).
  • Cross Country
  • Road Running

In addition to this the NWU has the best coaching staff in the country, including Olympic, World U20 and Senior Championships and Commonwealth coaches.

Contact Tracey Olivier for more information.

High Performance Institute of Sport

The High-Performance Institute of Sport (HPI) at the North-West University's Potchefstroom Campus in South Africa is a premier training hub for elite athletes and sports teams from around the world. Specializing in high-altitude training at 1,350 meters, the HPI offers exceptional facilities that optimize athletic performance.

With over 2,000 international athletes training here annually, including over 100 athletes who prepared for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the HPI is a globally recognized center for sporting excellence. As an officially recognised Hammer Strength training facility, we provide a comprehensive, all-inclusive environment tailored to the needs of high-performance athletes..

Netball

The NWU Potchefstroom netball facilities provide an outstanding platform for athlete development and high-level competition. With 9 all-weather courts, a dedicated grass training area, a modern clubhouse, and convenient amenities, the venue is designed to support both players and spectators. NWU Netball regularly hosts major national tournaments, reinforcing its reputation as a leading destination for the sport.

NWU Sports Village

Comfortable accommodation in the heart of Potchefstroom’s sporting hub.

It does not get more convenient than this. Located on the iconic Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds, NWU Sports Village places guests within walking distance of cricket, rugby, athletics, netball, tennis and soccer facilities. The renowned NWU High Performance Institute is also just a 3-minute walk from our front door, making Sports Village the ideal destination for athletes, teams, business travellers, families and visitors alike.

Hockey (synthetic fields)

NWU Hockey Potchefstroom facilities boast two world-class synthetic hockey fields featuring the internationally acclaimed GreenFields TX Elite EL 15 playing surface. Recognised among the finest hockey facilities in South Africa, these fields have hosted numerous international matches, tournaments, and high-performance events.

Both fields are equipped with international-standard floodlighting supplied by BEKA Schréder, delivering an exceptional 1000 lux lighting level to ensure optimal visibility for training, competition, and televised events.

Designed to serve a wide range of users, the facilities provide a professional environment for the local community, residence sport, junior development, and the elite NWU Hockey High Performance programme. The NWU Potchefstroom Hockey Fields continue to play a key role in developing top-level hockey while offering an outstanding sporting experience for players and spectators alike.
 

Tennis

Home to one of South Africa’s premier university tennis precincts, the NWU Potchefstroom tennis facilities offer a world-class environment for both competitive and recreational play. The precinct features 10 all-weather courts, 2 grass courts, and 5 clay courts, providing athletes with diverse playing surfaces for training and competition. As a proud host of national and international tournaments, NWU Tennis continues to attract top talent and showcase sporting excellence.

Indoor Sports Centre

Indoor Sport Centre activities include the following:

  • 6 x Squash courts
  • 1 x Multipurpose sports hall that are being used for Basketball, Badminton and Netball
  • Table Tennis Hall
  • Chess room 
  • Fully equipped student gymnasium

Contact Johann Sauer for more information.

Vanderbijlpark Campus facilities

The Vanderbijlpark Campus sport facilities include a gymnasium, three soccer and rugby fields, two cricket fields, two hockey fields, two netball courts and a basketball court.