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By Greater Stellenbosch 2010, 01.04.10 | Comments
For visiting soccer teams to South Africa in 2010, the Greater Stellenbosch 2010 project provides a first-rate, fully-equipped training and support base. The project is an initiative of the Stellenbosch Municipality and the University of Stellenbosch. The town is situated just outside of Cape Town - one of the major host cities of the tournament and the location of one of the semi-final matches.
Stellenbosch is preparing to host visiting football teams and up to 6,000 football fans during the month-long tournament in July 2010. The 40-minute drive into the city, facilitated by excellent roads and transport networks, means that visiting teams will be transported with ease to Cape Town Stadium. The stadium is the city's largest, capable of seating up to 68,000 spectators.
Stellenbosch is an ideal choice for hosting those involved in the tournament, not only because of its close proximity to major transport routes and Cape Town International Airport, but also because of its superb training grounds.
Get more information about Stellenbosch and the sporting grounds at Stellenbosch University.
The athletic facilities available in Stellenbosch
The University's presence in the town means that Stellenbosch is a prime location for national and international squads visiting the town. Their sporting facilities offer two sports stadiums, artificial turf fields and indoor training facilities. These include a fully-equipped gymnasium, a sports medicine and rehabilitation unit and the Stellenbosch University Sport Performance Institute (SUSPI). The Coetzenburg Sport Campus is part of the University and regularly hosts international athletes competing in tournaments in Cape Town.
"Teams can be hosted for training camps before and during the tournament. The university's Danie Craven and Coetzenburg Stadiums offer some of the best training grounds in the region, with related sport support facilities, services and expertise on site," says Prof H Russel Botman, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University.
On-site security
The university campus and Coetzenberg Sports Stadium have dedicated security staff and support. These help to provide a safe and secure environment to international teams using the sports facilities.
Media facilities
Stellenbosch University offers fully-equipped media facilities for the World Cup football tournament. The press are a vital part of international sports tournaments - and of particular importance is the commentary and live broadcasts presented to millions of viewers worldwide. Stellenbosch University has catered to all media requirements, ensuring that any press visiting Stellenbosch will have sufficient access to materials and equipment needed.
The town of Stellenbosch is a prime location from which international football teams can commute to Cape Town with ease during the World Cup tournament. The location of the town ensures that teams can focus on preparations for matches using first-class training equipment, and without having to contend with the chaos of the city. Featuring a short drive to the Cape Town Stadium, airport and major tourist attractions, Stellenbosch offers a welcome alternative to the crowded city centre.
Find out more about the Town of Stellenbosch, South Africa, just outside of Cape Town.
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Greater Stellenbosch 2010 is a project initiated by the municipality and University of Stellenbosch, and showcases the town's world-class sporting facilities for visiting football teams during the football World Cup in 2010.
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