DSG School for Girls in Makhanda are going to be hosting the Rising Champions Challengers Cup for U16 Girls from 7 – 9 August 2026.
While the top 12 teams based on the SA School Sports Hockey Rankings for U16 Girls head head off to Paarl Gym, all is not lost as the teams placed 13 – 25 on the rankings will be considered for an invitation to the “Rising Champions Challengers Cup’ at DSG.
Before invitations are extended, the Tournament Committee will apply the following qualifying criteria:
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Teams must have played a minimum of 13 matches by 3 June 2026, the cut off date to submit all scores.
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All match results from March 2026 onward must be submitted to SA School Sports Magazine to qualify for the rankings.
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Results must be submitted weekly to:editor@saschoolsports.co.za or whatsapp to 076 202 5503.
- The teams ranked 13-25 will be considered for an invite to compete in this Tournament. If some of the teams between 13-25 are not available then No. 26 will be invited etc.
Only teams meeting these requirements will be considered for invitation to this prestigious tournament.
Tournament Organiser: Geowynne Gamiet
Email: g.gamiet@dsgschool.com