Cape Town 10s gees is back with more sports action and live music entertainment
The City of Cape Town is a sponsor of the Cape Town 10s, one of the country’s biggest social sporting and lifestyle events, taking place this weekend 4-5 February 2022. The event is returning after being cancelled in 2021 due to Covid-19 restrictions and will welcome 80 social netball teams, 50 social rugby teams and 20 dodgeball teams
It will also feature 20 live music performances from local artists who will share three stages.
The City has been supporting the Cape Town 10s for the last nine years and it has grown from a rugby-only tournament to a multi-sport event that has also included beach volleyball, hockey, football and most recently a 6km fun run. The event is in its 14th year.
Developmental programmes for young people
‘The City was specifically attracted at supporting the Cape Town 10s by its focus on developmental programmes for young people, especially those featuring current and former national athletes imparting knowledge on future sport stars. It is inspiring that these players are able to give their time to share their knowledge with these young prospective players. This embodies the Cape Town spirit of giving back to the community,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security Alderman JP Smith.
‘This year’s event is also exciting because the Cape Town 10s will feature a South African Netball legends team that will shine the spotlight on the upcoming 2023 Netball World Cup to be hosted here in the Mother City. The 10s is an important event not only for raising awareness about the world cup but it is a positive indication for the events ecosystem, which is steadily lifting itself up from a pandemic that has decimated jobs in the sector. We are looking forward to working with the organisers to make it a successful festival,’ added Smith.
For the 2020 event, the organisers hosted 70 children for rugby coaching clinics by former and current professional rugby players.
Additionally, it attracted more than 20 000 people including players and spectators. For this year’s event, attendance will be limited to 2 000 people at three venues.
WHAT: Cape Town 10s
WHERE: Green Point Common Fields, Corner Helen Suzman Boulevard and Vlei Road, Green Point, Cape Town 8005
WHEN: Friday 4 and Saturday 5 February 2022
See also Cape Town Green Map
