{"id":83572,"date":"2025-09-23T14:31:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T12:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=83572"},"modified":"2025-09-23T14:31:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T12:31:56","slug":"selborne-ready-for-stiff-competition-at-clifton-water-polo-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=83572","title":{"rendered":"Selborne ready for stiff competition at Clifton Water Polo Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Selborne College water polo side is eager to make a mark at the Clifton Water Polo Tournament. Photo: Toni Butterworth<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“It’s do or die, from the first game.” That was the sentiment Selborne College<\/strong> first team coach, Storm Siebert<\/strong>, shared with SuperSport Schools Plus<\/strong><\/a> ahead of the Clifton Water Polo Tournament<\/a><\/strong>, which takes place at the Clifton Aquatic Centre<\/strong>, in Durban, from Wednesday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An extra day has been added to the event this year, making it five days in duration, from 24-28 September.<\/p>\n

Catch the action LIVE on SuperSport Schools<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the country’s top sides will be in action, including Selborne College, the sole representatives from the Eastern Cape.<\/span><\/p>\n

The East London school heads to Clifton with their sights set on improving on last year’s showing.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2024, they just sneaked into the top 10 after beating Northwood School<\/strong> 9-6 in the 9th\/10th playoff match. <\/span><\/p>\n

“The preparation has been good. We have had a good couple of weeks of prep heading into the Clifton Tour,” <\/span>Siebert reckoned.<\/p>\n

“We had a couple of matrics make themselves unavailable for this season due to prelims. So, we have a mix of a fair amount of core players together with some exciting youngsters, who are getting an opportunity on the big stage.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Selborne has been drawn in Pool A where they will face Clifton<\/strong>, Reddam House Constantia<\/strong>, and Maritzburg College<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

They have some serious firepower in their squad, which includes SA Schools\u2019 stars Liam Hansen and Thomas Caswell<\/a><\/strong>, while the experienced Samuel van de Venter <\/strong>will also be eager to put on a show.<\/span><\/p>\n

Their ability to score goals in crucial moments will be key, and attack is an area on which they’ve placed a lot of their focus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Our attack, at times, has been rushed, and we’ve really focused on patience and maturity on attack,” coach Siebert said. “<\/span>Another big focus point has been the team’s mentality and calmness in pressure situations.<\/span><\/p>\n

“We are expecting a pool of very close results, where any team can top another one on the day. We need to prepare thoroughly for each encounter.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Daniel Woodin will be in action for Selborne College at the Clifton Water Polo Tournament. Photo: Toni Butterworth<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Clifton tournament will also provide coach Siebert\u2019s side with an opportunity to prepare for the SACS Water Polo Tournament, which happens a week later, through the tough matches they’ll face in Durban.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“I’m not too concerned about a final placing as our goal. Rather, [our focus is about] getting our processes and game plan correct and trying to improve in every game.<\/span><\/p>\n

“The results and final placings will fall into place,” he ended.<\/span><\/p>\n

Selborne kicks off their campaign in Pool A against Reddam House Constantia on Wednesday at 15:10<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

SELBORNE COLLEGE TEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Matthew Bean, Nathan Weise, Adam de Lange, Liam Hansen, Michael Miller, Daniel Woodin, Cullen Mortlock, Thomas Caswell, Blake Abrams, Samuel van de Venter, Nico van de Venter, Joshua Lentz, Aaron James.<\/p>\n

FIXTURES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 24 September<\/strong><\/p>\n

Game 1 – 11:00 – Pool A – Clifton vs Maritzburg College
\nGame 2 – 11:50 – Pool B – Kearsney vs Northwood
\nGame 3 – 12:40 – Pool C – DHS vs Westville
\nGame 4 – 13:30 – Pool D – Hilton vs Michaelhouse
\nGame 5 – 14:20 – Pool B – Paul Roos vs Grey College
\nGame 6 – 15:10 – Pool A – Selborne vs Reddam Constantia
\nGame 7 – 16:00 – Pool C – St John’s vs Affies
\nGame 8 – 16:50 – Pool D – SACS vs KES<\/p>\n

18:00 – Opening Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, 26 September<\/strong><\/p>\n

Game 9 – 07:00 – Pool D – Hilton vs KES
\nGame 10 – 07:50 – Pool C – St John’s vs DHS
\nGame 11 – 08:40 – Pool B – Kearsney vs Grey College
\nGame 12 – 09:30 – Pool A – Clifton vs Reddam Constantia
\nGame 13 – 10:20 – Pool D – Michaelhouse vs SACS
\nGame 14 – 11:10 – Pool C – Westville vs Affies
\nGame 15 – 12:00 – Pool B – Paul Roos vs Northwood
\nGame 16 – 12:50 – Pool A – Selborne vs Maritzburg College
\nGame 17 – 13:40 – Pool D – Hilton vs SACS
\nGame 18 – 14:30 – Pool C – St John’s vs Westville
\nGame 19 – 15:20 – Pool B – Kearsney vs Paul Roos
\nGame 20 – 16:10 – Pool A – Clifton vs Selborne
\nGame 21 – 17:00 – Pool D – KES vs Michaelhouse
\nGame 22 – 17:50 – Pool C – Affies vs DHS
\nGame 23 – 18:40 – Pool B – Grey College vs Northwood
\nGame 24 – 19:30 – Pool A – Reddam Constantia vs Maritzburg College<\/p>\n

Friday, 26 September<\/strong><\/p>\n

Game 25 – 08:00 – 2nd Pool A vs 3rd Pool C
\nGame 26 – 09:00 – 2nd Pool B vs 3rd Pool D
\nGame 27 – 10:00 – 3rd Pool A vs 2nd Pool C
\nGame 28 – 11:00 – 3rd Pool B vs 2nd Pool D<\/p>\n

Game 29 – 13:00 – Loser 25 vs Pool D
\nGame 30 – 14:00 – Loser 26 – 4th Pool A
\nGame 31 – 15:00 – Loser 27 – 4th Pool B
\nGame 32 – 16:00 – Loser 28 – 4th Pool C<\/p>\n

18:00 – Parents Social Evening<\/strong><\/p>\n

Game 33 – 07:00 – QF1 – 1st Pool D vs Winner 27
\nGame 34 – 08:00 – QF2 – 1st Pool C vs Winner 28
\nGame 35 – 09:00 – QF3 – 1st Pool B vs Winner 25
\nGame 36 – 10:00 – QF4 – 1st Pool A vs Winner 26
\nGame 37 – 11:00 – Winner 29 vs Winner 30
\nGame 38 – 12:00 – Winner 31 vs Winner 32
\nGame 39 – 13:00 – Loser 29 vs Loser 30
\nGame 40 – 14:00 – Loser 31 vs Loser 32
\nGame 41 – 15:00 – Plate SF 1 – Loser 33 vs Loser 35
\nGame 42 – 16:00 – Plate SF 2 – Loser 34 vs Loser 36<\/p>\n

South Africa vs Argentina – Viewing on five big screen TVs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Game 43 – 19:30 – SF 1 – Winner 33 vs Winner 35
\nGame 44 – 20:30 – SF 2 – Winner 34 vs Winner 36<\/p>\n

Sunday, 28 September<\/strong><\/p>\n

Game 45 – 07:00 – 15\/16 – Loser 40 vs Loser 39
\nGame 46 – 07:50 – 13\/14 – Winner 40 vs Winner 39
\nGame 47 – 08:40 – 11\/12 – Loser 37 vs Loser 38
\nGame 48 – 09:30 – 9\/10 – Winner 37 vs Winner 38
\nGame 49 – 10:20 – 7\/8 – Loser 41 vs Loser 42
\nGame 50 – 11:10 – 5\/6 – Winner 41 vs Winner 42
\nGame 51 – 12:00 – 3\/4 – Loser 44 vs Loser 43
\nGame 52 – 13:00 – 1\/2 – Winner 44 vs Winner 43<\/p>\n

14:00 – Prize Giving<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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