{"id":92309,"date":"2026-03-26T09:35:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=92309"},"modified":"2026-03-26T09:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:35:11","slug":"top-teams-in-action-at-high-quality-belgotex-coastal-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=92309","title":{"rendered":"Top teams in action at high-quality Belgotex Sport Coastal Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"Introduced in 2023, the Belgotex Coastal Cup<\/strong> has wasted little time in carving out a place among South Africa\u2019s premier boys\u2019 hockey festivals. In a crowded calendar, it stands tall alongside the Nomads<\/strong> and Founders<\/strong> festivals, which also take place this weekend.<\/p>\n

From Friday, 27 March to Monday, 1 April, the spotlight falls on Durban, with matches to be played at the Riverside Sports Club<\/strong> and Durban High School (DHS)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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

What sets the Coastal Cup apart is its layered structure. While the 1st XI competition delivers the headline acts, the inclusion of u14 and u16 age groups gives the festival a broader purpose. It is as much about development as it is about results.<\/p>\n

See fixtures below<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Younger players are afforded rare opportunities to test themselves against unfamiliar opposition, while also drawing inspiration from watching their schools’ flagship sides competing in a high-performance environment.<\/p>\n

The tournament was conceived through the combined vision of three influential figures in KwaZulu-Natal hockey: Cam Mackay<\/strong> of Westville Boys’ High School<\/strong>, Michael Baker<\/strong>, formerly of DHS, and Keegan Pearce<\/strong> of Clifton College. While Mackay remains in his role, Baker has since taken the reins at Paul Roos Gimnasium (PRG)<\/strong>, and Pearce now leads the programme at Kearsney College<\/strong>. Their fingerprints, however, remain all over the event.<\/p>\n

Baker, in particular, returns to Durban with Paul Roos for what promises to be a compelling subplot.\u00a0That narrative comes sharply into focus on the opening day with the “Baker Bowl<\/em><\/strong>” clash between DHS and Paul Roos.<\/p>\n

Few individuals have left as profound an impact on a school’s hockey programme as Baker did at DHS, where he transformed a struggling outfit into the leading force in KwaZulu-Natal. Now, he pits his current charges – one of the country’s benchmark teams -against his former side. It is a fixture rich in intrigue and, almost certainly, quality.<\/p>\n

Westville’s players, meanwhile, face an early examination of their resolve against St Andrew’s School<\/strong>. The Bloemfontein outfit arrives in Durban with momentum, having won four of their five matches at the Tony Godding Festival<\/strong>, their only defeat coming against Grey High School<\/strong>. A productive outing at the NWU Hockey Festival<\/strong>, where they won three and drew 3-3 with the Pukke u21<\/strong> side, further underlined their credentials. For Westville, it is a chance to reset after a testing start to the season.<\/p>\n

Clifton College, by contrast, have been one of the early pace-setters in KwaZulu-Natal. Their campaign has been bolstered significantly by the return of captain Ryde Brisset<\/strong>, whose recovery from shoulder surgery has restored both composure and class to their ranks. A former South African u17 representative\u2014selected while still an u16\u2014Brisset’s pedigree has been evident in his performances.<\/p>\n

Equally influential has been goalkeeper Georg Wolhuter<\/strong>, another South African representative at the 2024 Dato Mirnawan Cup<\/strong>. His presence between the posts has provided Clifton with a reliable last line of defence, often turning tight contests in their favour.<\/p>\n

SA u17 player, Martin de Bruyn will look to impress for Paarl Boys’ High in 2026. Photo: Poppie TerblancheTheir opening fixture, though, offers no gentle introduction. Paarl Boys’ High <\/strong>arrive with growing confidence after an impressive 2025 season that saw them close the gap on the Western Cape’s elite. Their campaign ended on a high note with a victory over their arch-rivals, Paarl Gimnasium<\/strong>, underlining their upward trajectory. Unbeaten at the Coastal Cup in 2025, Boishaai<\/em><\/strong> will be intent on maintaining that standard.<\/p>\n

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SA u17 player, Martin de Bruyn will look to impress for Paarl Boys’ High in 2026. Photo: Poppie Terblanche<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another side that showed significant growth last year is Michaelhouse. Their 2025 Coastal Cup campaign highlighted both resilience and attacking flair. Wins over Garsfontein<\/strong> and St Alban’s<\/strong> set the tone, but it was their dramatic comeback against Parel Vallei<\/strong> that truly captured attention. Trailing 1-3, ‘House<\/em><\/strong> produced a blistering final chukka, scoring three unanswered goals to snatch a memorable 4-3 victory.<\/p>\n

Central to their ambitions again is Thandanani Zuma<\/strong>, a South African u17 representative, whose influence stretches across both attack and midfield. Michaelhouse open against St Alban’s College, a side they edged 1-0 in last year\u2019s competition.<\/p>\n

Garsfontein, perennial contenders at the high-quality Hibbert Shield<\/strong>, begin their campaign against Parel Vallei. The Western Cape outfit looks formidable once more, having pieced together an impressive pre-season run that has included convincing wins over Reddam House Constantia<\/strong>, Outeniqua<\/strong>, and Worcester Gimnasium<\/strong>, before adding a notable 2-1 victory against Bishops, behind two goals from Luka Meets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Bishops themselves enter the Coastal Cup for the first time, taking on event regulars, Ho\u00ebrskool Menlopark<\/strong>, in their opener. Despite a somewhat inconsistent 2025 season, the Cape Town school’s pedigree is unquestionable. Their ambition will be to re-establish themselves among the Western Cape\u2019s leading lights, alongside the likes of SACS and Paul Roos.<\/p>\n

Menlopark, however, will have to wait an extra day before launching their campaign, with their opening fixture scheduled for Saturday. The same applies to Glenwood High<\/strong>, who showed encouraging signs of progress last season. For them, the Coastal Cup represents an opportunity to measure that growth against a strong, diverse field.<\/p>\n

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

1st XI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, 27 March<\/strong><\/p>\n

Riverside 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

16:00 – Westville vs St Andrew’s School
\n17:30 – DHS vs Paul Roos
\n19:00 – St Alban’s vs Michaelhouse<\/p>\n

Riverside 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

16:00 – Menlopark vs Bishops
\n17:30 – Clifton vs Paarl Boys’ High
\n19:00 – Garsfontein vs Parel Vallei<\/p>\n

Saturday, 28 March<\/strong><\/p>\n

Riverside 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

07:45 – Garsfontein vs St Andrew’s School
\n10:15 – St Alban’s vs Glenwood
\n11:45 – Clifton vs Menlopark
\n13:15 – Paul Roos vs Michaelhouse
\n14:45 – St Andrew’s School vs Bishops
\n16:15 – DHS vs Paarl Boys’ High
\n17:45 – Westville vs St Alban’s
\n19:15 – Glenwood vs Parel Vallei<\/p>\n

Sunday, 29 March<\/strong><\/p>\n

Riverside 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

08:00 – Menlopark vs Glenwood
\n09:30 – Clifton vs Bishops
\n11:00 – Garsfontein vs Paarl Boys’ High
\n14:30 – St Andrew’s School vs Glenwood
\n16:00 – DHS vs Menlopark
\n17:30 – Westville vs Paul Roos
\n19:00 – Paarl Boys’ High vs Michaelhouse<\/p>\n

Riverside 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

19:00 – Clifton vs Parel Vallei<\/p>\n

Monday, 30 March<\/strong><\/p>\n

Riverside 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

08:00 – DHS vs Parel Vallei
\n09:30 – St Alban’s vs Paul Roos
\n11:00 – Westville vs Bishops
\n12:30 – Garsfontein vs Michaelhouse<\/p>\n

Under-16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, 27 March<\/strong><\/p>\n

Riverside 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

14:30 – Westville vs Pearson<\/p>\n

Riverside 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

14:30 – Clifton vs Paarl Boys’ High<\/p>\n

Saturday, 28 March<\/strong><\/p>\n

Riverside 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

08:00 – Garsfontein vs Parel Vallei
\n09:00 – St Alban’s vs Michaelhouse
\n10:00 – DHS vs Paul Roos
\n11:00 – Menlopark vs Bishops
\n15:00 – DHS vs Paarl Boys’ High
\n16:00 – St Alban’s vs Glenwood
\n17:00 – Garsfontein vs Michaelhouse
\n18:00 – Clifton vs Menlopark
\n19:00 – Westville vs Paul Roos<\/p>\n

Sunday, 29 March<\/strong><\/p>\n

Durban High School<\/strong><\/p>\n

09:00 – Pearson vs Bishops
\n10:00 – Glenwood vs Parel Vallei
\n11:00 – DHS vs Menlopark
\n12:00 – Garsfontein vs Paarl Boys’ High
\n13:00 – Westville vs St Alban’s
\n14:00 – Paul Roos vs Michaelhouse
\n15:00 – Clifton vs Bishops
\n16:00 – DHS vs Parel Vallei
\n17:00 – Menlopark vs Glenwood
\n18:00 – Garsfontein vs Pearson<\/p>\n

Monday, 30 March<\/strong><\/p>\n

Riverside 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

08:00 – Pearson vs Glenwood
\n09:00 – Clifton vs Parel Vallei
\n10:00 – St Alban’s vs Paul Roos
\n11:00 – Westville vs Bishops
\n12:00 – Paarl Boys’ High vs Michaelhouse<\/p>\n

Under-14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, 28 March<\/p>\n

Riverside 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

09:15 – Paarl Boys’ High vs Michaelhouse<\/p>\n

Riverside 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

12:00 – Westville vs Pearson
\n13:00 – St Alban’s vs Michaelhouse
\n14:00 – Glenwood vs Parel Vallei<\/p>\n

Durban High School<\/strong><\/p>\n

08:00 – St Alban’s vs Glenwood
\n09:00 – Garsfontein vs Parel Vallei
\n10:00 – Clifton vs Menlopark
\n11:00 – DHS vs Paul Roos
\n15:00 – Menlopark vs Bishops
\n16:00 – Clifton vs Paarl Boys’ High
\n17:00 – Garsfontein vs Pearson<\/p>\n

Sunday, 29 March<\/strong><\/p>\n

Riverside 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

12:30 – Paul Roos vs Michaelhouse
\n13:30 – Clifton vs Parel Vallei<\/p>\n

Riverside 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

08:00 – Clifton vs Bishops
\n09:00 – Pearson vs Glenwood
\n10:00 – DHS vs Paarl Boys’ High
\n11:00 – Westville vs St Alban’s
\n14:00 – Menlopark vs Glenwood
\n15:00 – Garsfontein vs Paarl Boys’ High
\n16:00 – Pearson vs Bishops
\n17:00 – Westville vs Paul Roos
\n18:00 – DHS vs Parel Vallei<\/p>\n

Monday, 30 March<\/strong><\/p>\n

Durban High School<\/strong><\/p>\n

08:00 – DHS vs Menlopark
\n09:00 – St Alban’s vs Paul Roos
\n10:00 – Garsfontein vs Michaelhouse
\n11:00 – Westville vs Bishops<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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