St Stithians College Basketball u16 Tournament

ST STITHIANS u16 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 2024

Our signature St Stithians U16 Basketball Tournament took place from 16 - 18 February and it was a massive success.  The weather played ball and the entire weekend was blessed with sunny Johannesburg skies and signature hot summer days.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to #OneAndaAll who contributed to the smooth-running and enjoyment of the tournament.  It is truly a team effort and one that results in a weekend of hospitality for our visiting teams and guests, highly competitive and entertaining basketball and just an uplifting weekend watching young athletes doing what they love best.

After three days of intense basketball, KwaZulu-Natal's very own Westville Boys' High School pipped St Stitihians Boys' College 36-35 in what is being called the most thrilling and entertaining tournament final so far! It was St George's College that took the bronze in the Boys' Section with a win over defending champions St John's College.  In the Girls' Tournament, It was Soweto Academy that took the top honours with a good win (20 – 7) over Saheti. Our St Stiithians Girls' College u16s took bronze and we are incredibly proud of this team who showed heart, courage and skill during the event.

Across our Boys' and Girls' Tournaments, we welcomed 40 teams from all over South African and some from across our borders. We thank these teams for being a part of our tournament and leaving it all out on the courts!

We took great pleasure in welcoming our participants and visitors to this highlight event on our St Stithians College calendar and hope that everyone enjoyed it as much as we did! Until next year...

 

A selection of images from our Prize-giving event.

St Stithians College Basketball u16 Tournament - Boys' Section - Final Standings, All Star Teams and MVP

St Stithians College Basketball u16 Tournament - Girls' Section - Final Standings, All Star Teams and MVP

Score Updates

For St Stithians Basketball U16 Boys' Tournament score updates, please click here.

For St Stithians Basketball U16 Girls' Tournament score updates, please click here.

For details on fixtures, rain fixtures, tournament rules and other important information, please stay tuned to this page.

Click here to follow the conversation on our St Stithians Basketball Page 

A seletcion of pics from the first day of our St Stithians College Basketball u16 Tournament 2024 taking place at both our Boys' and Girls' Colleges.

Live Streaming - SuperSport Schools Live 

We are once again proud to partner with the SuperSport School for the live-streaming of our tournament. To access this awesome coverage of all of the games, you will need to download the SuperSport Schools app. All the fixtures will be uploaded to this portal. For details on how to download the app, click here.  

Lightning Policy and Safety Guidelines

Please find our Lightning Policy and Safety Guidelines here.

Physical address

40 Peter Place,
 Lyme Park, Sandton, 2129

Please find the St Stithians College Campus Map here.

 

Medical Emergency Details  

In a medical emergency call our Paramedic and on-site ambulance: +27 (0) 83 305 6207 (Monday – Friday 6am to 7pm; and Saturdays 7am – 1pm).

For an after-hours medical emergency contact Netcare 911 on +27 (0)10 209 8339 or 082 911.

Security Contact Details

In a security emergency contact the Fidelity ADT 24-hour Security Supervisor on + 27 83-789-1427 (24 hours) and state that you have an emergency.
24-hour Security Supervisor:  +27 11 577-6332 (24 hours)

IMPORTANT: Please read the 2024 Rules and Reguations of the St Stithians Basketball u16 Tournament here.

Thank you for joining us for this year's St Stithians u16 Basketball Tournament.  We hope you have the best time.

#InspiringExcellence #MakingAWorldOfDifference #One4AllAll4One #StrongerOneAndAll #OneAndAllBasketball

It gives me great pleasure to welcome players, coaches, parents and spectators to the 6th edition of our St Stithians annual U16 Basketball Tournament. My wish is that you will enjoy fierce competition, outstanding sportsmanship, connection with friends, celebration of excellence and our Saints hospitality on our lovely campus. The thrill of this festival is heightened by our sister school, St Stithians Girls’ College, hosting their u16 Basketball Festival at the same time. We wish them a successful festival.

My favourite basketball player is Stephen Curry. What I love about him is his positivity and the fact that he plays with a smile on his face. He is super skilled and breaks records, but he has not always been the best – he has grown into that through discipline, humility and hard work. I also like the fact that he is very public in his faith, something I would like more young men to be. I like this quote by Curry, and hope that you will find inspiration from it: “If you take time to realize what your dream is and what you really want in life — no matter what it is, whether it’s sports or in other fields — you have to realize that there is always work to do, and you want to be the hardest working person in whatever you do, and you put yourself in a position to be successful.”

I am grateful to all of the coaches and managers who have travelled with the teams of students who are here. Your commitment to their growth as young people and to developing their skills is appreciated. I know that the players appreciate you and value your inputs in their lives. It is a privilege for you to work with young people. I thank our officials who will serve over this weekend, on the court or beside it on the technical table. We cannot enjoy our sport without your passion and dedication, and we appreciate you.

To all those boys participating in this event, your commitment to, and your passion for the sport has been rewarded not only by your victories, but by everything else you and all students have worked so hard for both on and off the court. The values of camaraderie, team spirit, sportsmanship, determination, commitment to excellence, and perseverance, are skills that extend beyond the courts of play – these are life skills that will provide a solid foundation for future success for all of you.

To all of our boys who are representing their schools, my plea is that you show your gratitude to the officials, managers and coaches, but also to staff who will provide you with meals and cooldrinks, or medical care over the weekend. And do not forget your parents who have supported you to get to playing this sport that you love, and for providing opportunities and love for you to succeed.

We know that a festival like this does not happen without many people in the background. I wish to offer my thanks to our ground and security staff, catering and cleaning staff, our College teaching staff and our helpful students, for all of their efforts. I particularly want to give a big shout out to our Festival Organising Committee, our Basketball Staff and our Basketball Parents Committee for their many hours of planning and executing to ensure that you can enjoy this festival. I am grateful to Mrs Monique Diez for her leadership of our committee.

My final, and very big thank you, is to our generous sponsors of the Festival. 

Welcome, enjoy your time with us, find joy in doing what you love, and stay healthy. Let the games begin.

Take care. Work hard. Be nice.

 

Mr David du Toit

Head: St Stithians Boys' College 

 

On behalf of St Stithians Girls’ College, I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome to you and your team to the St Stithians U16 Basketball Tournament. As the anticipation builds and the excitement grows, we are excited to host 16 teams in total, including teams from Eswatini and Zambia.

This tournament promises to be an exhilarating showcase of skill, sportsmanship, and teamwork. We appreciate your commitment to the game, and we look forward to witnessing the incredible competition and camaraderie that will unfold over the coming days.

A heartfelt thanks go out to all the teams, coaches, officials, and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make this tournament possible. In particular, I acknowledge the commitment of our parents’ committee under the leadership of Mrs Mhangami, as well as the Saints Events and Communications team for their organisation and hard work which has gone into this tournament.  Your commitment to the sport is truly admirable, and it's because of your efforts that we can come together to enjoy the incredible excitement basketball has to offer this weekend.

To the athletes, remember that you are not just representing your teams, but also your communities, schools and the sport of basketball as a whole. Play your best, but also play with respect for your opponents and the rules of the game. To the spectators, thank you for being here to support our youngsters. Your energy and enthusiasm in the stands are essential to creating an electric atmosphere.

Let us come together, One and All in the true spirit of sportsmanship, valuing the friendships we make and the lessons we learn along the way. I trust that you will enjoy this celebration of sport with us.

 

Sally James
Head : St Stithians Girls’ College

Dear One & All

Each year, as I prepare this message, I am reminded of the incredible privilege we all have to be part of the Saints’ Basketball Family.

This year our Annual U16 Tournament participants include 26 teams at the Boys’ College and 16 teams at the Girls’ College.  It's the second year we have joined forces for a long weekend of basketball, which is no small feat!

We welcome all who have travelled from other provinces and across national borders to join us in Johannesburg and those based in the sunny province of Gauteng.  (Many prayers already sent for favourable weather as I type this!)

In preparation, the Saints Basketball community has stepped up, shared ideas, moved mountains, pulled in contacts and operated as one of the most formidable teams with whom I have had the pleasure of working. No task too small and no ask too great – all met with the passion and commitment that defines this group of parents, St Stithians’ staff and basketball tournament planning experts, who I have had the pleasure of dealing with during the planning and execution processes over the past months. 

Thank  you to our incredible sponsors, who raise a hand year after year to support this event and our teams, with special thanks to our new sponsors which include Karebo (we can play after dark!), McDonald’s (we have team kit!), Naturally Nice (participants’ t-shirts), Lamberti Physiotherapy (Rehab & Recovery) and Spalding (basketballs).

To the players, we wish you an exceptional weekend of balling.

Finally, this weekend is not only about results. How you win or lose matters most. 

God bless.

Monique Diez

Chair:  St Stithians Boys' College Supporters Basketball Committee

Welcome!
With the growth of girls basketball in our school, I am very excited and grateful to welcome you all basketball enthusiasts. This is the third year we are hosting this tournament. We are delighted to have 16 teams participating including teams from Eswatini and Zambia. 
Our committee has been working diligently to plan a great tournament that we hope all will enjoy. I would like to mention that this basketball tournament is a healthy competition and we expect all girls to give their best to the beautiful sport and at the same time have lots of fun. 
Best wishes to all players, may this be a memorable showcase and do relish the experience. Thank you to all the supporters, our sponsors, staff, coaches, officials, parents, medics and security. 
Enjoy!

Varaidzo Mhangami
Chair:  St Stithians Girls' College Supporters Basketball Committee

Welcome to the annual under 16 St Stithians Basketball Tournament! We are thrilled to be hosting a gripping display of athleticism, sportsmanship, and fun. Get ready to witness talented players from all over the country compete on the court. Whether you're a player, a coach, or a proud supporter, this tournament promises to be an exciting event that brings our basketball community together. Enjoy our beautiful campus and enjoy the competitive spirit and let's make this tournament a memorable experience for everyone involved. Good luck and may the best team emerge victorious!

Joshua Chanakira

St Stithians Boys' College u16 Captain

Dear players, coaches and parents

On behalf of the St Stithians Girls’ U16 basketball team, a warm welcome to the Saints U16 Basketball Tournament. 

We are excited to host the 16 teams— from across South Africa, as well as from Zambia and Eswatini. We look forward to a time of fun and competitive matches, improving our skills and meeting new people. 

We wish the best to all teams.

Kind regards,
Jessie Earlam

ST STITHIANS u16 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 2023

Our St Stithians u16 Basketball Tournament 2023 it was a celebration of basketball action and talent.  Our 2023 Tournament played host to 5th year of the Boys' College Tournament and the Inaugural Girls' College Tournament and both were a huge success. Due to weather challenges, the Boys’ Tournament was moved from our Saints Basketball precinct to the Brixton Community Centre and the Girls’ Tournament was hosted by St Peter's College and Sacred Heart College. The weather did not dampen the spirits of our players or supporters and it was a wonderful weekend of basketball action and camaraderie from our participating teams. 

Congratulations to St John’s College for winning the Boys’ Tournament and Sacred Heart College for winning the inaugural Girls’ Tournament with some truly inspired play.  We share with you below the Results and Final Placings Documents which include the All Star Teams for both the Boys' and Girls' Tournaments.

Boys' Tournament 

BOYS' SECTION - RESULTS & FINAL PLACINGS DOCUMENT 

Girls' Tournament 

GIRLS' SECTION - RESULTS & FINAL PLACINGS DOCUMENT

Photographs

Thank you to our photographer, Debbi Adcock for capturing the action across the three venues over the tournament weekend.

Please CLICK HERE for Debbi Adcock's photographs of the tournament.  Once you have inputted your email address, the images can be downloaded for free.

Please CLICK HERE for Donald Chodeva's photogrpahs of the final day of the St Stithians Boys' u16 Tournament and the Prize-Giving.

 

Live Streaming - SuperSport Schools Live 

We were proud to once again partner with the SuperSport School for the live-streaming of our tournament. To access this awesome coverage of all of tthe games that took place, you will need to download the Supersport Schools app. All the fixtures will be uploaded to this portal. For details on how to download the app, click here.  

#InspiringExcellence #SaintsSpirit #OneAndAllBasketball #PurposeInspired #PassionDriven #HappyFulfilment  

Please visit this page for details on the fixtures, for highlight images, updates and information throughout the tournament.

Score Updates

For St Stithians Basketball U16 Boys' Tournament score updates, please click here.

For St Stithians Basketball U16 Girls' Tournament score updates, please click here.

For details on fixtures, the official programme, tournament rules and other important information, please stay tuned to this page.

Click here to follow the conversation on our St Stithians Basketball Page 

Click here to download the Official Tournament Programme or scroll to see the programme on screen.

Thank you to our photographer, Debbi Adcock for capturing some of the action courtside today.

 

Lightning Policy and Safety Guidelines

Please find our Lightning Policy and Safety Guidelines here.

Physical address

40 Peter Place,
 Lyme Park, Sandton, 2129

Please find the St Stithians College Campus Map here.

 

Medical Emergency Details  

In a medical emergency call our Paramedic and on-site ambulance: +27 (0) 83 305 6207 (Monday – Friday 6am to 7pm; and Saturdays 7am – 1pm).

For an after hours medical emergency contact Netcare 911 on +27 (0)10 209 8339 or 082 911.

Security Contact Details

In a security emergency contact the Fidelity ADT 24-hour Security Supervisor on + 27 83-789-1427 (24 hours) and state that you have an emergency.
24-hour Security Supervisor: - +27 11 577-6332 (24 hours)

We share with you a gallery of photographs from the St Stihians u16 Basketball Tournament 2022.

 

 

St Stithians College was proud to host the prestigious Under 16 Basketball Tournament for the 3rd consecutive year. The event took place from the 14th to the 16th February 2020 and was a spectacular showcase of one of the fastest-growing sports in South Africa, particularly at school level.

There were 24 teams participating in the 2020 event, Clifton School, Lethukuthula Secondary School, International School of South Africa, Jeppe High School for Boys, Kearsney College, King Edward VII School, Maritzburg College, Maru-a-Pula School, Michaelhouse, Morris Isaacson High School, Pretoria Boys High School, Queen's College Boys' High School, St Alban's College, St Benedict's College Bedfordview, St David's Marist Inanda, St Peter's College, St John's College, St Stithians College, St. Charles College, Pietermaritzburg, St George's College, Usutu Forest School and Windhoek International School.

A special mention of our two development teams,  Morris Isaacson High School who returned again this year and Lethukuthula Secondary School from Katlehong.  We thank Riversong South Africa and African Proficient Group for their support in making it possible for these two talented teams to be a part of the 2020 event.  

 

Basketball - U16 Basketball Tournament (By Seann Rubinek, Director of Basketball for St Stithians Boys’ College)

The 3rd Annual St Stithians College U16 Basketball Tournament has come and gone and what a Tournament it was! After three days of intense basketball, Soweto’s very own Morris Isaacson High School pipped St John’s College 63-60 in what is being called the most thrilling and entertaining tournament final so far!

24 teams from, Gauteng, KZN, Western Cape, and North-West provinces, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Namibia took part. Interesting to note that all teams lost at least one game in the group stages which shows the high level of competition exhibited this year. From tip-off on Friday morning teams put in their all. Our Boys’ College U16s had a tough time with a loss in their first game against St Benedict’s College, however they recovered well and went on to beat Michaelhouse convincingly and breezed past Queens College. But it wasn’t to be in the quarter finals where they faced a tough fired up Jeppe side. The boys lost 15 - 25.

The finals though between Morris Isaacson and St John’s College proved to be a most thrilling affair with the lead going back and forth and the teams giving their all. However Morris Isaacson could not be denied as they held onto a slight 63 - 60 lead till the final whistle sending the crowd into a frenzy. Great gesture by Morris Isaacson when they formed a tunnel for St John’s College during the prize giving. After three years of being sponsored as our Development Team, what a moment it was when the young boys from Soweto lifted the Cup at the most prestigious U16 Basketball Tournament thus closing the curtain on the 2020 St Stithians U16 Basketball Tournament.

To download the full tournament information booklet, click here.

To view the fixtures for the weekend, click here.

To download the tournament rules and regulations: click here. 

Click here to view score updates, as well as log and fixture details.

Please find our Lightning Policy and Safety Guidelines here.

Physical address
40 Peter Place,
 Lyme Park, Sandton, 2129

Please find the St Stithians College Campus Map here.

 

Medical Emergency Details  

In a medical emergency call our Special Ops 99 Paramedic and on-site ambulance: +27(0) 79 495 8402 (Monday – Friday 6am to 7pm; and Saturdays 7am – 1pm).

For an after hours medical emergency contact Netcare 911 on +27 (0) 10 209 8339 or 082 911.

 
Security Contact Details

In a security emergency contact the 24-hour Security Supervisor on +27(0) 82 690 8474 and state that you have an emergency.

Colin Kallee (St Stithians Security Manager): +27(0) 83 729 7387
24-hour Security Supervisor: +27(0) 82 690 8474