Stellenbosch University (Maties) Swimming Club

Swimming Clubs Western Cape Swimming Schools - Stellenbosch University (Maties) Swimming Club, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

The Maties swimming club has a proud tradition of excellence and provides training to some of South Africa’s leading swimmers. This tradition continues till today with club producing Provincial and National team representatives and champions.

Some of the club’s main achievements up till now has been:
• Olympic bronze medal in 1996
• Silver medals at Commonwealth games 2002 and 2010,
• Olympian and Junior World champion in 2008,
• Commonwealth Silver medal in 2011,
• 2 Olympians in 2012 and
• 4 Paralympic Medals (1 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze) in 2012.
• 8 IPC World Champion Medals in 2010 and 2013This is however not the only goal of the Matie club. We also wish to produce a self disciplined and well adjusted individual that embodies commitment to Club and the sport of swimming. With the privilege of being part of the Matie club comes sacrifice and a sense of common purpose for parents and swimmers.

In addition to preparation and participation in competitions, we also provide a number of other offerings, which include a swimming camp and a schools program.