Sport Your easy guide to campus leagues

Christiaan Steenekamp and Micaela Wathen

Campus Leagues are the epitome of student sports. Here everything is done, and this includes football, rugby, netball, hockey, and tennis, just to name a few. Other lesser known but extremely exciting sports like volleyball are also part of the Campus Leagues. These leagues are great due to them being non-professional, meaning anyone can participate in them regardless of their experience in the specific sport. The Residences, Societies, and Faculty Houses all take part in these leagues, and they are open to all UP students. Students living in Residences can talk to their respective Sport HC’s for more information. Students that are part of Day Houses and Societies can also garner information from the leaders of those groups. For students not part of any of the abovementioned structures, you can join your Faculty House’s team. Send the Sport Official of your Faculty House an email and they’ll give you the details. Check out the other article regarding Faculty Sports and how you can get into contact with your Faculty House. Also, if you are looking for some more encouragement to join here some direct words of encouragement from two of the faculty EC’s.

Motivation from Kelebogile Dibesto Sport EC for Commercii

“There are many benefits that one can enjoy when one gets more involved in sports and physical activity. We encourage students to participate in Sports to maximise these benefits. Working well in a team is an important trait in today’s life and learning how to do so helps one to become a better team player in any group setting. You also develop a sense of belonging and get an opportunity to make new friends. Friendships in University improve student wellbeing through preventing isolation and loneliness. It also gives you a chance to offer needed companionship.

There is a link between engaging in physical activity, enhancing memory and other cognitive processes in the brain. By incorporating sports into their everyday routines, students can perform better in their academics. Playing sports will help students stay physically and mentally fit and bring discipline to their study routines.

If you’re an EMS student, make sure to join student sports under Commercii.”

Motivation from Conrad Joseph Law House Sport EC:

“Greetings to all Law Students

One cannot dispute the fact that we are here for degree purposes but, we also need to achieve a balance between our academics and social life to maintain a healthy lifestyle. That is why Lawhouse as a Faculty House has a portfolio for sports which aims to help achieve the balance, be actively involved in extracurricular activities, and encourage competitiveness amongst students. Lawhouse will have various sporting codes for your enjoyment, and it is FREE to join! Most importantly being involved in Lawhouse sports means you can network with your fellow peers and could potentially meet study partners!”

For more information, contact the Lawhouse Sports Officer: conrad.lhsport@gmail.com to ask more about Sports in the Faculty.

PDBY highly recommends any student to participate in these leagues as it is extremely fun. Also, the memories and friends you make on the sports grounds will last you a lifetime. When the academic stress starts to heap up, it’s best to clear your mind and relax, by participating in Campus Leagues!