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..
What to expect
High-Performance Sporting Codes
At HPI, we cater to the following high-performance sports:
- Cricket
- Netball
- Soccer
- Rugby
- Hockey
- Athletics
- Tennis
Services
Apart from the usual sports medical, coaching and other sports-specific services, the North-West University hosts a Faculty of Health Sciences that employs various experts in the fields of health and wellness. The High Performance Institute is proud to offer the expertise of these experts. Read more
Facilities
The North-West University’s High Performance Institute invests millions of rands each year in the development and maintenance of its sports facilities. We regard our facilities as the best there is to offer.
Each year more than 1 000 international athletes from all over the world make use of the NWU’s High Performance Institute for their pre-season training. The fact that Potchefstroom is located 1 322 metres above the sea level also plays a major role in our facilities being the first choice for athletes choosing a training facility.
Our facilities include several outdoor and indoor sports fields and facilities. Read more
Why Potchefstroom?
Potchefstroom is the preferred training location for elite athletes, especially during the European winter. Our consistent good weather, combined with our high-altitude location, offers the perfect conditions for rigorous, uninterrupted training.