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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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