{"id":70107,"date":"2025-04-23T10:18:35","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T08:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=70107"},"modified":"2025-04-23T10:18:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T08:18:35","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2025-hibbert-shield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=70107","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about the 2025 Hibbert Shield"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Grey High School supporters will be out in full voice at the Hibbert Shield Tournament. Photo: Grant Howard<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The annual Hibbert Shield Hockey Tournament<\/strong>, sponsored by Standard Bank,<\/strong> is considered to be the pinnacle of schoolboy hockey in South Africa.<\/p>\n

The 2025 event, which is hosted by Grey High School<\/strong>, in Gqeberha, runs from Wednesday, 30 April, to Saturday, 3 May.<\/p>\n

Many of the country’s leading teams will be in attendance, knowing that success at the Hibbert Shield will include them in the conversation about the best sides in the country.<\/p>\n

All the action will be LIVE<\/strong> on the SuperSport Schools App<\/a><\/strong> and DSTV Channel 216.<\/p>\n

For results and match reports, follow SuperSport Schools Plus Hockey.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

With only a week to go before the tournament, SuperSport Schools Plus hockey writer Avuyile Sawula<\/strong> looks at everything you need to know about the event, taking a deep dive into the history of the tournament, the fixtures, venues, teams in action, and past winners.<\/p>\n

HISTORY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Hibbert Shield<\/strong> was established by Grey High School<\/strong> to give some of the country’s top teams an opportunity for game time and competitive play.<\/p>\n

Named after the Hibbert<\/strong> family, it began in 2019 with just six teams: Michaelhouse<\/strong>, Selborne College<\/strong>, Grey High<\/strong>, Paul Roos Gimnasium<\/strong>, Bishops [Diocesan College]<\/strong> and Ho\u00ebrskool Garsfontein<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The inaugural tournament was won by Paul Roos, who defeated Bishops 4-2 in the final.<\/p>\n

Play was halted the following year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the tournament resumed in 2021.<\/p>\n

The return of the event also came with a change to the lineup, with Pearson High School<\/strong>, Paul Roos, St Stithians College<\/strong>, Grey College<\/strong>, South African College High School (SACS),<\/strong> and Grey High competing for the title.<\/p>\n

That year, Grey High claimed the title. Since then, in double-quick time, the tournament’s status has grown massively, with leading hockey-playing schools signing up to take part, and it has gone from strength to strength.<\/p>\n

TEAMS IN ACTION<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In 2024, only 12 teams were in action at the Hibbert Shield, but that number has increased to 16 sides for 2025. For hockey fans, it’s a must-watch. The event is stacked with teams that have already established themselves as among the best in the country this season.<\/p>\n

The host province, the Eastern Cape<\/strong>, will be represented by Grey High, Pearson High, and East London’s Selborne College.<\/p>\n

The Western Cape<\/strong> provides a strong list of challengers, including the defending champions<\/a><\/strong>, Paul Roos, who will be challenged by SACS, Paarl Gimnasium<\/strong>, Bishops, and newcomers, Parel Vallei High School<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

KwaZulu-Natal<\/strong> will be represented by Westville Boys’ High<\/strong>, Clifton College<\/strong>, Maritzburg College<\/strong>, and Durban High School<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Gauteng, meanwhile, has three teams in action. Ho\u00ebrskool Garsfontein, which falls under the Noordvaal region, made the semi-finals in 2024, and they return, along with St Stithians College and St Alban’s College<\/strong>, who will also be making their debut.<\/p>\n

Grey College<\/strong> is the sole Free State representative.<\/p>\n

NEW STRUCTURE<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unlike in previous years, where the teams that didn’t qualify for the playoffs were out of the running, this year’s edition will see the introduction of a bowl section.<\/p>\n

This means the top eight teams will progress to the quarterfinals and battle it out for the Hibbert Shield while the bottom eight will pursue the Bowl.<\/p>\n

VENUES FOR THE 2025 TOURNAMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Due to the tournament’s expansion from 12 to 16 teams, the Rectory AstroTurf<\/strong>, at Grey High, won’t be able to accommodate every match.<\/p>\n

Other pool matches and knockout games will be played at the nearby Collegiate Girls’ High School<\/strong> AstroTurf.<\/p>\n

PAST WINNERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

2019 \u2013 Paul Roos Gimnasium
\n2021 – Grey High School
\n2022 \u2013 South African College High School (SACS)
\n2023 \u2013 Paul Roos Gimnasium
\n2024 – Paul Roos Gimnasium<\/p>\n

2024 FINAL STANDINGS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Paul Roos
\nSACS
\nGrey High
\nHo\u00ebrskool Garsfontein
\nDurban High School\/Bishops Diocesan College (Joint fifth)
\nWestville Boys High\/Paarl Gimnasium (Joint sixth)
\nSelborne College
\nClifton College
\nSt Stithians College
\nPearson High<\/p>\n

2025 FIXTURES<\/strong><\/h2>\n

GROUPS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pool A:<\/strong> SACS, St Alban’s College, Pearson High School, Grey College
\nPool B:<\/strong> Paul Roos Gimnasium, Clifton College, Maritzburg College, Selborne College
\nPool C:<\/strong> Grey High, Paarl Gimnasium, Westville Boys’ High, St Stithians College
\nPool D:<\/strong> Durban High School, Bishops Diocesan College, Parel Vallei, Ho\u00ebrskool Garsfontein<\/p>\n

Wednesday, 30 April<\/strong><\/p>\n

@Grey High School<\/strong><\/p>\n

07:30<\/strong> – SACS vs St Alban’s College
\n08:45<\/strong> – Paul Roos vs Selborne College
\n10:15 <\/strong>– Grey High vs Paarl Gimnasium
\n11:30<\/strong> – DHS vs Bishops
\n13:00<\/strong> –\u00a0 Parell Vallei vs Garsfontein
\n14:15<\/strong> – Westville vs St Stithians College
\n15:45<\/strong> – SACS vs Pearson
\n17:00<\/strong> – Paul Roos vs Clifton College
\n19:00<\/strong> – Grey High vs St Stithians College<\/p>\n

@Collegiate AstroTurf<\/strong><\/p>\n

09:00<\/strong> – Grey College vs Pearson
\n10:15<\/strong> – Maritzburg College vs Clifton College
\n18:15<\/strong> – DHS vs Garsfontein<\/p>\n

Thursday, 1 May 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

@Grey High School<\/strong><\/p>\n

07:30<\/strong> – Selborne College vs Clifton College
\n08:45<\/strong> – SACS vs Grey College
\n10:15<\/strong> – Paul Roos vs Maritzburg College
\n11:30<\/strong> – Bishops vs Garsfontein
\n13:00<\/strong> – DHS vs Parel Vallei
\n14:15<\/strong> – Grey High vs Westville
\n15:45<\/strong> – St Alban’s College vs Grey College
\n17:00<\/strong> – Selborne College vs Maritzburg College
\n18:30<\/strong> – Bishops vs Parel Vallei<\/p>\n

@Collegiate AstroTurf<\/strong><\/p>\n

08:00<\/strong> – Paarl Gimnasium vs Westville
\n09:45<\/strong> – Pearson High vs St Alban’s College
\n14:00<\/strong> – Paarl Gimnasium vs St Stithians College<\/p>\n

Friday, 2 May 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

@Grey High School<\/strong><\/p>\n

07:30<\/strong> – 1st Pool A vs 2nd Pool D
\n08:45<\/strong> – 1st Pool B vs 2nd Pool C
\n10:15<\/strong> – 2nd Pool A vs 1st Pool D
\n11:30<\/strong> – 2nd Pool B vs 1st Pool C
\n15:00<\/strong> – Loser of quarterfinal 1
\n16:15<\/strong> – Loser of quarterfinal 2
\n17:45<\/strong> – Semifinal 1
\n19:00<\/strong> – Semifinal 2<\/p>\n

@Collegiate AstroTurf<\/strong><\/p>\n

07:30<\/strong> – 3rd Pool A vs 4th Pool D
\n08:45 <\/strong>-3rd Pool B vs 4th Pool C
\n10:15 <\/strong>– 4th Pool A vs 3rd Pool D
\n11:30<\/strong> – 4th Pool B vs 3rd Pool C
\n15:00<\/strong> – Loser 3rd Pool A\/4th Pool D vs Loser 3rd Pool B vs 4th Pool C
\n16:15<\/strong> – Loser 4th Pool A vs 3rd Pool D vs Loser 4th Pool B vs 3rd Pool C
\n17:45<\/strong> – Winner 3rd Pool A\/4th Pool D vs Winner 3rd Pool B vs 4th Pool C
\n19:00<\/strong> -Winner 4th Pool A vs 3rd Pool D vs Winner 4th Pool B vs 3rd Pool C<\/p>\n

Saturday, 3 May<\/strong><\/p>\n

@Grey High School<\/strong><\/p>\n

07:30<\/strong> – 13th Place vs 14th Place
\n08:45<\/strong> – 11th Place vs 12th Place
\n11:30<\/strong> – 5th Place vs 6th Place
\n13:00<\/strong> – Bowl Final
\n14:15 <\/strong>– 3rd\/4th Play-off match
\n15:45<\/strong> – u14 Final
\n17:00<\/strong> – u16 Final
\n19:00<\/strong> – Final<\/p>\n

@Collegiate AstroTurf<\/strong><\/p>\n

10:15<\/strong> -15th Place vs 16th Place<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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