Winter warmers

Stay fit, keep warm and healthy

A warm welcome to our new Maties Gymnasium members, although it has been freezing this winter! We are very excited for you to be a part of our family and committed to keeping you motivated and inspired on your fitness journey. At Maties Gymnasium, you will find friendly staff, exciting group exercise classes, state-of-the-art equipment, and ongoing support and guidance, to name just a few.

Whether you are just starting your fitness journey or looking to take your fitness to the next level, our dedicated team is here to help you achieve your goals. We are constantly innovating our products and services to make your gym experience more fun, safer, and enjoyable. So, what are you waiting for? Let us get you moving so you can make the most of your gym membership!

Did you know? You can complete your body assessment before you get started or at any time during your fitness or health journey. You will get a detailed indication of your body composition, not just what the scale says! For more information, please speak to a Customer Care Assistant at the gym Reception or email fitness@sun.ac.za.

The Maties Gymnasium Team

Meet our newcomers at Maties Gym

We’re excited to introduce the latest additions to our fantastic team at Maties Gymnasium. Say hello to Réza (top left), our new Sales and Marketing Manager, who will handle all your membership needs. Joining Réza are (below from the left) Jolene, Tancley and Lali, our friendly and knowledgeable Customer Care Assistants, always ready to assist you with any queries or concerns. Last but not least, Leandre (top right), will be assisting our Finance Team.

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Online membership renewals

We have allowed all our public members to renew their membership online. To do this, public members will receive an email twenty, seven, and two days before their contract expires.

Click on the link to renew your membership, select your contract duration and payment option, and then proceed with the payment. No queues. No mess. No fuss. Along with other digital technology innovations, we will also roll out online renewals to other demographic groups, including University Staff and Pensioners. We will notify you as soon as these system developments have been completed.

If you do not want to renew your membership every twelve months, choose our ‘evergreen’ membership option. You will still have your twelve-month initial contract commitment period, but after that your membership will renew monthly until you decide to cancel it (which we hope is never, by the way 😊).

Facility update: our men’s changing rooms

Unfortunately, the recent heavy rains took their toll on the men’s shower and sauna area inside the gym at Stellenbosch. We assure you that University Facilities Management and ourselves have assessed the damage, and the necessary scope of work has been determined. While the damage is significant and requires structural repairs, we are doing everything possible to minimize the inconvenience caused. We need to repair the roof, ceilings, insulation fully, and possibly the sauna. We may even need to refurbish the sauna in its entirety. We will share more information on all our Social Media platforms as more information is available.

Due to the nature of this repair work, we anticipate a protracted wait before we can fully reopen the men’s changing room. However, please note that the front showers, toilets, and vanity areas are still available for your use. In the meantime, members can also use the Sports Science changing room on the ground level next to the outdoor pool, which remains fully operational. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work towards restoring the men’s changing room.

That’s all for now, folks! Remember to stay positive, stay motivated, and shine at Maties Gymnasium. Let’s make every workout count!

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be”.