24 March 2023

Graduation time!

Gym open during graduation week 27-31 March 2023

It is time to celebrate the achievements of our graduating students. Graduation is also a time for reflection and recognition of the countless hours of hard work, dedication, and determination that brought them to this moment.

This week is a momentous occasion for the graduating seniors – it marks the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. It is a moment to savour and look back at all they accomplished during their time here. For their families, it is a time to feel proud and grateful for their children’s success.

We celebrate the graduates’ accomplishments now, but we must also acknowledge the challenges they overcame to get to graduation day.

From tests, projects, and internships to sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities, they balanced a significant amount of work while managing their social lives and taking care of their mental health. We commend them for their perseverance and dedication, wish them all the best in their future endeavors, and know that they will do remarkable things!

The March graduation series will take place from Monday, 27 March to Friday, 31 March, at the Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium, adjacent to Maties Gymnasium. The good news is that we have official permission to remain open during graduation week.

Most of our classes will not take place this week, except for Yoga, Pilates, and our 06:00 am classes. Sadly, we must limit our group exercise classes due to the noise levels of the classes and music. This is, unfortunately, the small price we must pay if we want to operate during the Graduation week, which we usually would not be able to do.
Classes will be back to normal from 4 April 2023.

Parking arrangements

Members of the procession will be allocated dedicated parking at Maties Hockey. Click here for the map. Please note that parking will only be valid for the ceremony. Gym members may experience some traffic congestion driving up and down Southbank Avenue and leading up to the parking area below the Coetzenburg Centre. If possible, walk up to the gym or share a ride with a friend.


Take a look at our timetable during graduation week Maties Gym Timetable

Meet you in the gym!

The Maties Gym Team

Vitality fitness assessments:
time to earn some points

Did you know you can do a full Vitality Fitness Assessment at Maties Gymnasium through our partnership with EPT Sport & Wellness? Earn up to 7 500 points and a further 22 500 points when you complete a Health Check at Dischem or Clicks. Do not wait until the last month of the year to earn your points. Remember, the more points you earn, the more rewards you will get at preferred partners like Pick and Pay, Woolworths, Totalsports, and Sportsman’s warehouse. To book an appointment, please send an email to bio@eptrecovery.com or francois@eptrecovery.com.

Calling all instructors!
Looking for a LesMills instructor to join

Are you a go getter who is looking to create life-changing fitness experiences? Ready for the next step in your fitness career? If you love our classes and can see yourself on the podium, do not hold back – inquire about becoming a Les Mills instructor today.
So, take the next step in developing your fitness career, and become a certified LES MILLS Instructor! LES MILLS programs like BODYPUMP and BODYCOMBAT are becoming increasingly popular at Maties Gym so we’re on the hunt for more inspiring instructors to join our Group Fitness team.
If you have some prior fitness industry experience, or you’re a Sport Science student looking to add more meat to your CV and gain experience in the industry, this is your chance!
If you think you have what it takes, or you are just curious as to what we are looking for, simply send an email to our Group Exercise Manager, Calistaat calistadel@sun.ac.za and she will get back to you with all the information you need.

Clash of the Classes: one week to go!

With one week to go, Clash of the Classes has been popular amongst our members. The battle to see who has slashed our group exercise classes is on! It is still possible to grab your card from reception and start sweating!
This competition is exclusively for members during March.  
– Collect a Clash of the Classes card from reception or your instructor.
– Complete all ten classes on the card (a member of staff must sign it off)
– Win weekly spot prizes by tagging us on Instagram and using #clashoftheclasses
– Enter as many times as you want or can!
– Competition ends 31st of March 2023

This is what you need to do:

• Collect a Clash of the Classes card from reception or your instructor;
• Complete all ten classes on the card (it must be signed off by a member of staff);
• Win weekly spot prizes by tagging us on Instagram and using the handle: #clashoftheclasses; and
• Enter as many times as you want or can.

The competition ends 31 March 2023.

Stay up to date

Be sure to follow us on INSTAGRAM, as we post regular updates on happenings in and around the club.

Please join our drive for our furry friends

As many of you may know, our local animal shelters and rescuers work tirelessly to care for abandoned, neglected, and abused pets. These organizations would not be able to operate without the generous support of our community.

One thing that always helps is donations of dog food. Many of these groups face increased financial strain and need help providing food for the dogs in their care.

If you have unopened bags or cans of dog food you no longer need, we encourage you to consider donating. Every donation, big or small, can make a difference in ensuring these pets have enough to eat while they wait for their forever homes.

Thank you for considering this vital act of kindness and generosity. You can drop off donations at the front desk.