Participation, sportsmanship and competition are the three main legs that describe the Riebies' sport.
Riebies is proud to be part of the prestigious Super 12 competition for primary schools which includes the following sports: Rugby, Netball, Hockey, Cricket, Tennis, Chess, Golf, Athletics, Cross Country.
The Riebies offer learners various opportunities to participate in sports.
Riebies have also established their own Athletics and Cross Country Club which gives learners an extra opportunity to participate.
Herewith a summary of the various sporting codes, who can participate and dates it takes place:
Netball teaches our learners the value of sportsmanship in a team context and provides the opportunity for the development of each individual.
Terms:
Term 1:
Netball trials are already taking place in the first term and friendly matches against some of the top schools start in term 1.
Term 2:
The super league for the teams starts in Term 2.
The following teams participate in the super league: 0/9 A; B and C;
0/10 A; B to C; 0/11 A; B to C; 0/12 A; B to C in 0/13 A, B to C.
The 0/10 A; 0/11 A; 0/12 A and 0/13 A teams also play in the Super 12 competition.
We also offer the opportunity for all Grade 1; Grade 2 and Grade 3 learners to participate in the Little Angel netball and play in various tournaments.
Terms 3 and 4:
Riebies also participates in several Fast five tournaments.
Achievements:
2022:
2023:
Practice:
Us learners practice four times a week.
Tours:
The Riebies create the opportunity for the learners to go on tour and compete against the best schools.
The following teams participated in netball tours in 2023:
0/9 A and B; 0/10 A and B; 0/11 A and B; 0/12 A and B and 0/13 A and B all competed in the Sportisimo tournament. The 0/13 A were overall winners of this tournament.
At Van Riebeeck Park Primary School we offer learners the opportunity to play rugby from Gr 1 to Gr 7. Rugby teaches our learners to play together in a team and also the correct sportsmanship associated with it.
Terms:
Term 1:
Rugby trials are already taking place in the first term and friendly matches against some of the top schools start in term 1.
Term 2:
The super league for the teams starts in Term 2.
The following teams participate in the super league: 0/9 A and B;
0/10 A in B; 0/11 A in B; 0/13 A, B in C.
The 0/9 A; 0/10 A; 0/11 A and 0/13 A teams also play in the Super 12 competition.
We also provide the opportunity for all Grade 1 and Grade 2 learners to participate in the Falcon rugby and play in various tournaments.
Achievements:
Riebies boasts the following boys inducted into the Hawks provincial teams for 2023:
0/12 A Hawks:
Caleb Josephs and Divan Retief
0/13 B Hawks:
Elethu Khwebulane
Practice:
Us learners practice four times a week.
Tours:
The Riebies build memories during tours and this creates an opportunity for the learners to experience a tour.
The following teams participated in rugby union tours in 2023:
Terms
Tennis is presented in the third term where our boys and girls team compete in the Super 12 competition, and also in the league.
There are also development teams for learners to improve their skills.
Armin van Staden
Athletics Organiser
Riebies athletics is laying the foundation for sport for the year, and the Riebies are already starting the first week of school with athletics.
Term:
Achievements:
Practice / Coaching:
There are 2 – 3 coaches per item and coaches are qualified and specified in their respective items.
Participation and competitions:
During the Inter-House all the learners get the opportunity to participate in the various items. The top 5 athletes in each item are given the opportunity to participate in the events. During these events, the best two athletes per age are selected, who then go on to compete in the District Meet.
Term 4:
We participate in the Super 12 competition that takes place in term 4, as well as the league that takes place. There is an A, B AND C team participating in the league.
Term:
Term 3:
Hockey trials will take place in the third Term. The 0/13 A boys and 0/13 A girls play in the Super 12 competition.
The league starts in the third Term for the 0/10 A, 0/11 A, 0/12 A and 0/13 A girls, as well as the 0/13 A boys.
There is also mini hockey for the Grade 1, 2 and 3 learners, and they play in various tournaments.
Achievements:
Practice:
Learners practice four times a week and play a game every week.
Riebies Cricket offers our learners – boys and girls the opportunity to develop their skills and compete in a team context.
Term:
Term 2:
The Riebies' 0/11 A and 0/13 A teams play in the Super 12 competition during the July holidays.
Term 3:
The league starts in Term 3 for the following teams: 0/9 A; 0/10 A and B; 0/11 A and B; 0/13 A, B and C.
There is also mini cricket for all Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 learners.
Achievements:
Practice:
Learners practice four times a week and play a game every week.
The Riebies make the right moves and our chess performs at all levels.
Term:
Chess takes place during the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Terms, where the players participate in the Super 12 competition and also in the league.
Achievements:
Practice:
There is practice every Wednesday.
Cross country offers our learners the opportunity to stay fit and to be part of mass participation.
Term:
Cross country takes place in the third term where the Riebies compete in the Super 12 competition as well as the league taking place.
Practice:
Learners practice four times a week.
Term 2:
We also offer the opportunity for all Grade 1; Grade 2 and Grade 3 learners to participate in the Little Angel netball and play in various tournaments.
Please see Riebie Chatter for information.
Term 2:
We also provide the opportunity for all Grade 1 and Grade 2 learners to participate in the Falcon rugby and play in various tournaments.
Please see Riebie Chatter for information.
Term 3:
There is also mini cricket for all Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 learners.
Please see Riebie Chatter for information.
Term 3:
There is also mini hockey for the Grade 1, 2 and 3 learners, and they play in various tournaments.
Please see Riebie Chatter for information.