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BLAIRGOWRIE PRIMARY SCHOOL publication

BLAIRGOWRIE PRIMARY SCHOOLRef: https://blairgowrieprimary.org.za/sports/

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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This document outlines the sports programs offered at Blairgowrie Primary School, detailing the available sports across different age groups and seasons. It describes the structure of cricket, swimming, soccer, hockey, and netball, including team divisions, equipment requirements, practice schedules, and competition formats. The school partners with Active Education to provide professional coaching and a sustainable sports strategy.

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crosscountry running eventOngoing

Crosscountry (Term 3)

Crosscountry running is offered during Term 3. Students participate in timed runs and represent the school in inter-school events.

Who it is for
students in the relevant age groups
How to act on it
Join the crosscountry program via the extracurricular timetable; participate in scheduled runs and events
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Term 3 Hockey Chess Crosscountry
relay swimming seasonOngoing

Swimming (Term 4)

In Term 4, swimming shifts to a relay format. Learners are grouped into teams of four (typically two boys and two girls) and compete in age-group relays. The B team offers rotational participation to develop skills for the A team.

Who it is for
learners from u8 to Open age group
How to act on it
Join the swimming program through the extracurricular timetable; participate in relay team formation and weekly galas
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Term 4 Swimming is the Relay Season, where learners are grouped into 4 (traditionally two boys and two girls) that compete in an age group relay.
extracurricular chess programOngoing

Chess (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4)

Chess is offered as an extracurricular activity throughout all four terms. It is available to all students and is used to develop strategic thinking and competitive skills.

Who it is for
all students at Blairgowrie Primary School
How to act on it
Participate in the chess program through the extracurricular timetable; attend scheduled sessions
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Term 1 Cricket Swimming Chess Term 2 Netball Soccer Chess Term 3 Hockey Chess Crosscountry Term 4 Swimming Chess Cricket
inter-school netball competitionOngoing

Netball (Term 2)

Netball is offered during Term 2 as an extracurricular activity. Students are selected based on performance and participate in weekly inter-school games.

Who it is for
students in the relevant age groups
How to act on it
Join the netball program via the extracurricular timetable; attend tryouts and practice sessions
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Term 2 Netball Soccer Chess
inter-school soccer competitionOngoing

Soccer (Term 2)

Soccer is offered during Term 2 as an extracurricular activity. Teams are formed based on ability and compete in weekly inter-school fixtures.

Who it is for
students in the relevant age groups
How to act on it
Join the soccer program via the extracurricular timetable; attend tryouts and practice sessions
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Term 2 Netball Soccer Chess
competitive swimming seasonOngoing

Swimming (Term 1)

Learners from u8 to Open can participate in individual swimming races during Term 1. Participants must be able to swim a 25m length without stopping and will take part in timed trials in various strokes. This is not a learn-to-swim program.

Who it is for
learners from u8 to Open age group
How to act on it
Join the swimming program through the extracurricular timetable; attend timed trials at the start of Term 1
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Term 1 swimming is the Individual Season, where learners swim individual races in their age groups.
competitive cricket programOngoing

u9 Cricket (Grade 3)

Grade 3 learners join the u9 Age group and begin playing hardball cricket. This is a key developmental stage for cricketers transitioning from beginner to competitive play.

Who it is for
Grade 3 learners (u9 age group)
How to act on it
Enroll in cricket through the extracurricular schedule; participate in training and fixtures
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u9 – Grade 3 Grade 3 learners are placed into the u9 Age group where they are introduced to “hardball cricket”.
inter-school hockey competitionOngoing

Hockey (Term 3)

Hockey is offered during Term 3 as an extracurricular activity. Students are selected for teams based on skill and participate in weekly inter-school matches.

Who it is for
students in the relevant age groups
How to act on it
Join the hockey program via the extracurricular timetable; attend tryouts and practice sessions
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Term 3 Hockey Chess Crosscountry

Facts

Places

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

Reference

https://blairgowrieprimary.org.za/sports/

Key Takeaways

  • Cricket
  • Swimming
  • Soccer
  • Hockey
  • Netball
  • Term 1
  • Term 2
  • Term 3
  • Term 4
  • u8 to Open
  • Mini Cricket
  • u9
  • u10
  • u11
  • u12
  • u13
  • Commonwealth Cricket
  • Ter Horst Cricket
  • Discovery Cup
  • ASTRO field
  • Active Education
  • Johannesburg North Cricket
  • Southern Gauteng Hockey Association
  • JPSFA
  • Johannesburg Football Association
  • Blairgowrie Primary School
  • Active Education
  • Johannesburg North Cricket
  • Southern Gauteng Hockey Association
  • JPSFA