INDIVIDUAL ATHLETE PROGRAMME
There are currently 6 IAP Athletes in the Chris Hani District, with 1 athlete in the A-Category and 5 in the B-Category.
HIGH PERFORMANCE HUBS
Middelburg Womens Rugby Hub
The Middleburg Womens Rugby High Performance Hub is situated in the Midros Township of Middleburg. A total of 22 players aged between 16 – 29 form part of the Hub and under the guidance of Coach Johnny Padda, the group of players train 5 times a week for at least 1 hour 30 minutes per session.
The Academy assists the Hub with funding for transport to tournaments outside the province and pre-season scientific squad testing.
Komani Boxing Hub
The Komani Boxing High Performance Hub is based at Mlungisi Township in Komani. Coach Mabhuti Mapeyi has a group of eight boxers in the hub aged between 13 – 19 years and train 5 times a week. The Academy assists the Hub with scientific tests.
The Hub hosted the Heritage Day Boxing Tournament, where all the boxers won their bouts convincingly.
Lady Frere Athletics Hub
The Athletics High Performance Hub is based in a small town called Lady Frere in the Chris Hani District. Coached by Sanele Mvandaba, the Hub is made up of 8 middle distance athletes aged between 12 – 19 years. This group of athletes trains together 5 times a week and their sessions take about 2 hours. The Academy assists the Hub with funding for scientific tests.
A number of Hub athletes where selected to represent Athletics Transkei at the ASA National Cross Country Championships, in Rustenburg and Eastern Cape at the SASA National Cross Country Championships.