PBHSOB ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER
Dear Old Boy
SUMMER SPORTS DAY
Every year the Pretoria Boys High School hosts an Old Boys vs the School Summer Sports Day. It is traditionally held on the first Saturday after schools have opened for the new academic year and the 2023 event will be on Saturday, 14 January 2023 with registration from 08:00.
It is very helpful to pre-register for events so that the School and MIC’s can adequately prepare for the various activities. At this stage many teams have already been filled including cricket, soccer and tennis, but the support of all Old Boys is always appreciated!
The following sports are on offer:
- Basketball
- Climbing
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Soccer
- Squash
- Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Water Polo
The following cultural activities are also on offer:
- Chess
- Debating
- Fantasy War Games
- Photography
- Sketching
Bookings can be made via the following link:
https://pbhsoba.alumnet.co.za/Event/SUMMER2520SPORTS2520DAY25202022-1
We urge all Old Boys to make a booking so that Masters In Charge of the activities have an idea how many participants will be in attendance. You can also book by emailing Sally at info@pbhsob.com.
SPORTING EVENT TIMES:
BASKETBALL
The first team game will take place at 11:00 at the basketball courts with other games starting at 08:00.
CLIMBING
Climbing will commence at 08:30, please meet outside the gym.
CRICKET
Cricket games will take place during the day on fields at Pretoria Boys High School. All Old Boys and School teams are full and unfortunately there are no spots available. Please come and support the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, u16 and u15 teams at 09:00 and 13:30 at the Hofmeyr Oval, and Abernethy and Oehly Fields. The first team finalised their games on Saturday, 7 January 2023.
CROSS COUNTRY
The 4.5km cross country race will start at the tennis courts (bottom of Suicide hill) at 09:00. Old Boys are encouraged to wear their club kit if applicable.
FENCING
Fencing will take place at the Atrium from 08:00.
SOCCER
Soccer will take place on the Mulvenna Field, at 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00 (1st team).
SQUASH
Squash will take place at the squash courts from 09:00. It is important to book your place and Old Boys are welcome to join the squash WhatsApp group via this link https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITEuZQA9h4gHHiEgMzX2eI
TENNIS
Pre-arranged tennis games will take place at the tennis courts, please contact the Association office info@pbhsob.com or Gerald Stoffberg Gerald.Stofberg.pbhs@gmail.com for game times.
TABLE TENNIS
Table tennis games will take place in the gym from 08:30. Please remember to register ASAP.
WATER POLO
Fixtures will take place from 08:25 at both pools with the first team game at the water polo pool at 12:35.
CULTURAL EVENT TIMES:
CHESS
Chess will take place in the dining hall from 10:30.
DEBATING
Debating will take place in the Pollock Campus from 09:00.
FANTASY WAR GAMES
Fantasy War Games will take place in the dining hall from 08:00.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography will take place from 11:00 to 13:00 at Loch Armstrong.
SKETCHING
Sketching will take place from 11:00 to 13:00, please meet at the Sommerville Pavilion.
REGISTRATION
Registration for Old Boys will take place at the Sommerville Cricket Pavilion at the following times: 08:00 to 09:00 and 12:00 to 13:00. Registration forms will be available at the Old Boys gazebo or email info@phsob.com. Again, please consider pre-registration and be advised that most of the team games have been finalised.
REGALIA
Pretoria Boys High School Old Boys’ Association regalia will be on sale for Life Members of the PBHSOB Association at the Sommerville Pavilion on the day. Cash and credit card facilities will be available.
REFRESHMENTS
The PBHS Parents Association will have two tuck shops open at the water polo pool and basketball courts and will be serving hot and cold snacks. Please note that NO ALCOHOL may be brought onto the school premises.
Participation in the various events at the Pretoria Boys High School Summer Sports Day is open to Old Boys of Pretoria Boys High School only. Families are welcome to support the participants.