Intervarsity and USSA Participation

According to the constitution of University Sport South Africa (USSA), all bona fide students may participate in intervarsity sports tournaments, as well as regional and South African student tournaments or championship gatherings.

Financial Assistance

Students may apply to Operational Sport for financial assistance to cover certain expenses related to their participation as a member of a provincial team in a South African national or student championship gathering.

Medical Expenses

Please note: All participants in the various sports disciplines are personally responsible for their own medical expenses arising from any sports injuries. Neither CUT nor the sports club concerned shall be responsible or held liable for any such expenses.

Getting Started and Practice Times

Participation: Students who wish to participate in any of the mentioned sports must report to the relevant Deputy Manager as soon as possible upon arrival to join without delay.

Practice Times: Specific practice times are determined for each sport. Details are readily available from the Operational Sport office.

Other Types of Sport

Any student who wishes to participate in a sport that is not mentioned on this page may approach one of the Deputy Managers, who will gladly advise on available external clubs and opportunities.

Recreational Sport and Campus Life

CUT has excellent sporting facilities available to registered students who wish to participate in sport on a recreational basis only.

The CUT SRC Football, Netball and Rugby Campus League is one of the flagships of student recreational sport.

Other recreational activities that positively contribute to campus life and well-being, such as dance and beach volleyball, are also available. Please visit our Cultural Interests page for more information.