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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Q: What is the Stellenbosch
University Sport Performance Institute?
A: The Stellenbosch
University Sport Performance Institute (SUSPI) is a sport company that
strives to make Stellenbosch University a world class sports training,
education and research destination for both local and international
athletes. SUSPI's
vision can be found here. A wide range of service
offerings and facilities are available to clients. These include services
in sport science, sports medicine, sport education, event hosting, as well
as the use of facilities and accommodation. Click here to visit our services
page.
Q: Where is SUSPI located?
A: SUSPI is situated
on the Coetzenburg sports grounds in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Click here for a full
layout of (and directions to) this location.
Q: What facilities does SUSPI
have it its disposal?
A: SUSPI's range of
facilities includes the following: a gymnasium, swimming pools (indoor
heated, outdoor), recovery centre (contrast baths), massage facility,
fields/courts, athletics track, stadiums, indoor sports centre and training
halls, as well as lecture rooms. Click here to visit our
facilities page for a full breakdown.
Q: What is the nature of
SUSPI's relationship with the University of Stellenbosch?
A: Sport is recognised
as a strategic lever at the highest level of Stellenbosch University, and this culminated in the formation of SUSPI in March 2006. It is SUSPI's
intention to couple the various sporting assets of the University with the necessary
expertise in order to provide a comprehensive suite of services to members
of the sporting community. While SUSPI is an entity on its own, it is fully
owned by the University.
Q: Does SUSPI only cater for
elite athletes?
A: No. Any member of
the general public wishing to make use of SUSPI's service offerings can do
so. This includes anybody wishing to maximise his/her sporting potential,
or who simply wants to improve his/her health and fitness.
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