First-year Orientation

KovsieSport Gateway Programme 2026

The KovsieSport Gateway Programme gives first-year students the opportunity to explore different sporting codes, meet coaches and student athletes, and discover how to stay active and involved on campus throughout the year.

Bloemfontein Campus

Date Sport Activity Venue
18 February 2026 Athletics To be confirmed
21 February 2026 Men's Football, Chess To be confirmed
21 February 2026 Women's Rugby Trials (to be confirmed) To be confirmed
22 February 2026 Women's Football To be confirmed
25 February 2026 Athletics To be confirmed
27 February 2026 Indigenous Games, Hockey To be confirmed
28 February 2026 Men's Basketball and Volleyball, All Netball, Table Tennis To be confirmed
1 March 2026 Women's Basketball and Volleyball To be confirmed

Note: KovsieSport Gateway Programme details for the Bloemfontein Campus are provisional and may change. Please check official UFS and KovsieSport channels for updates.

Qwaqwa Campus

Date Sport Activity Venue
7 March 2026 To be confirmed
To be confirmed
8 March 2026 To be confirmed To be confirmed

Note: KovsieSport Gateway Programme information for the Qwaqwa Campus is still being finalised and is subject to change.