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Cricket / Krieket

WELKOM-GIMNASIUM S/SRef: https://welkom-gimnasium.co.za/cricket/

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document is a webpage section for Welkom Gimnasium's cricket program, detailing its structure, coaching staff, facilities, and achievements. It states that the school offers cricket from Grade 8 to Grade 12 for both boys and girls, with multiple teams per age group and skilled coaches. The school competes in a regional league of seven teams, won the 2022 season, and has sent players to represent the Free State and tour India in 2023. The program features one cricket field and six lit turf nets.

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sports selection opportunityOngoing

Representation on the SA Rural Cricket Team tour to India

Top-performing male students from Welkom Gimnasium may be selected to represent the school on an international tour to India as part of the SA Rural Cricket Team, following strong performance in regional competitions.

Who it is for
male students at Welkom Gimnasium
How to act on it
Perform well in school cricket matches and represent the school in regional tournaments to be considered for selection.
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In 2023 we had 4 boys who represented Welkom-Gimnasium on their tour to India as part of the SA Rural Cricket Team.
sports team enrolmentOngoing

Cricket participation from Grade 8 to Grade 12

Students in Grades 8 to 12 can join cricket teams at Welkom Gimnasium, which includes multiple teams per age group for both boys and girls. The program is open to students of all backgrounds and aims to develop skills progressively from junior to senior levels.

Who it is for
students in grades 8 to 12
How to act on it
Contact the school or speak with the Head of Cricket, Mr Piet van Vuuren, to express interest and register for a team.
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From Grade 8 to Grade 12, our cricket program caters for boys and girls of all backgrounds. Each age group has a number of teams.
competitive sports pathwayOngoing

Player development through regional competition

Students can participate in a structured cricket program that competes against other schools in the Lejweleputswa region, providing exposure to high-level play and opportunities to progress into provincial representation.

Who it is for
students in grades 8 to 12
How to act on it
Join a cricket team at Welkom Gimnasium and take part in regular training and fixtures within the regional league.
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Welkom-Gimnasium competes against the best cricketing schools in the Lejweleputswa region . Our league consists of 7 teams contributing towards Home and Away fixtures.

Facts

Places

Free State

Reference

https://welkom-gimnasium.co.za/cricket/

Key Takeaways

  • Grade 8 to Grade 12
  • Lejweleputswa region
  • 7 teams in league
  • 2022 season win
  • 2023 India tour
  • 1 cricket field
  • 6 turf nets with artificial lighting
  • Piet van Vuuren - Head of Cricket
  • K. de Witt, M. Herbert, S. Herbst - Coaches
  • Welkom Gimnasium
  • Piet van Vuuren
  • K. de Witt
  • M. Herbert
  • S. Herbst
  • Free State
  • SA Rural Cricket Team
  • Lejweleputswa region