Sport
Nico Malan offers a wide variety of sport and has build up a proud tradition of participation and achievements over the years. The school has implemented a conditioning programme helping sportsmen and women to condition themselves during the pre-season. Achievements on provincial and national level in various sports are reached annually.
Athletics
The athletics season is from January to April and then again from September to November.
Practices take place as noted on our year programme.
Our motto is higher, faster, further.
We work hard to develop a love for the sport. Athletics is the type of sport that flourishes with dedication and when good discipline is applied. Meetings in which we participate are as follows:
- Inter-house
- Nico Malan Prestige
- Top Ten
- Friday Night Lite
- District and Provincial meetings
Rugby
The school is well-known in the Eastern Cape for its hard, running brand of rugby.
Our philosophy is to develop rugby by focussing on the skill levels of the individual players. Our nine teams play at the highest levels of EP Schools’ rugby during the winter season from April to August. Throughout the country, our well-known blue-jersey has to be contended with. Tours are frequent and our practice times coincide with the stipulations of the year programme. Various players are contracted at a provincial and even national level after school. The foundation of Nico Malan’s rugby success is PRIDE, TRADITION and PASSION.
Cross Country
Cross Country is active during the winter months from May to August. Practices occur as stipulated in the year programme.
Our goal is for our athletes to sustain basic fitness levels for the summer season. We participate in local league races, the annual Framesby 2 km relay as well as district and provincial meetings.ther.
Gholf
Golf is played throughout the year on various courses in the Eastern Province. Practices are on Wednesdays and Fridays and league matches occur on Mondays.
There are two teams of 4 members each playing in the league. We are truly proud of the achievements of our golfers over the years in the EP league. We also partake in the Cape School’s golf tournament where the best schools in the Cape compete against one another.
Hockey
Girls play hockey during the winter season. At the moment, there are 9 girls’ teams
Although most of our learners are only exposed to hockey from grade 8, they learn quickly and play in the top leagues. Our first teams tour regularly during holidays and on long weekends. Practices occur as stipulated in the year programme.
Surfing
Since we are situated near Jeffreys Bay, SA’s surfing mecca, it is understandable that this sport has a large following.
Competitions against Port Elizabeth schools are held regularly. Our surfers are often selected for EP structures.
Netball
A large number of girls are active on the netball courts during the winter months.
Practices occur as stipulated in the year programme. We have a total of 12 teams and work hard at involving our C and D teams in matches. Our u/14, u/16 and u/19 A teams regularly participate in the SA Challenge Tournament in Gauteng. Coaches and players are also regularly exposed to the latest practice techniques through clinics and practice camps. The first team usually tours during the April holidays.
Tennis
Our tennis teams participate in the 1st league of the Eastern Cape. Two boys and girls’ teams respectively are involved.
Tennis is played throughout the year and there are also tournaments outside our province. Practices follow the year programme’s stipulation. We hope to establish the following in our players: a passion to win/an ability to be a gracious loser/love of the sport.
- PASSION FOR WINNING
- GRACIOUS LOSERS
- LOVE FOR THE GAME
Swimming
Swimming is an official summer sport. We hold an annual inter-house gala.
Swimmers also participate in galas in Port Elizabeth. There are weekly practices under the watchful eye of an external coach.
Cricket
Cricket is a summer sport occurring from January to March and then again from September to October.
Practices occur as stipulated in the year programme. We participate in the A-league of the Eastern Cape with 2 junior and 2 senior teams. We have excellent facilities as well as a professional coach available throughout the year to assist players.
Chess
The sport is developing nicely at school. Practices occur on Thursdays from 14:00 to 16:00.
We are privileged enough to make use of a volunteer who teaches the learners the finer points of this ancient game. We are involved with the EP Schools’ League and are finding an ever-increasing number of learners showing interest in this sport.