St David’s Marist Inanda will host sports tournament from 22 to 25 October, bringing together school teams and young athletes.
These are the 2026 St David’s ATBMI T10 Cricket Festival, Inanda Cup Prep Stayers, U14 Water Polo and Inanda Hoops. The events will provide young athletes with opportunities to compete, develop their skills and demonstrate sportsmanship across three sporting codes.
T10 Cricket Festival to showcase young talent
The 2026 St David’s ATBMI T10 Cricket Festival will feature Grade 5 and 6 cricketers in a format designed to test their skills.
All matches will be played on the school’s main cricket fields, giving participants the opportunity to experience quality grass pitches and larger playing surfaces.
The festival also features Temba Bavuma XI Tigers, named after St David’s Marist Inanda alumnus and Proteas captain Temba Bavuma.
ATBMI joins the festival as title sponsor, supporting an initiative focused on participation, player development and growing the game.
Cricket fixtures and tournament information will be available through the festival’s official channels.
Inanda Cup to feature Prep Stayers and U14 water polo
The Inanda Cup will bring together teams in the Prep Stayers and U14 water polo competitions.
The tournaments will follow a round-robin format, with crossover play-offs determining the final standings. Matches will be played under applicable World Aquatics rules as adopted by Schools Water Polo South Africa.
A penalty shoot-out will decide games level at full-time, adding further pressure to the competition.
The tournaments will test players’ tactical awareness, defensive organisation and composure while encouraging teamwork, discipline and sporting relationships.
Soweto Panthers to support Inanda Hoops
Basketball will complete the programme through Inanda Hoops, which will bring additional action to the school’s sporting facilities.
Soweto Panthers, reigning Basketball National League champions, will make a special appearance, providing an opportunity to inspire aspiring basketball talent.
These events offer different competitive challenges. from the pace of T10 cricket, physical demands of water polo to the intensity of basketball.
Four days celebrating sport and community
The tournaments reflect the school’s commitment to sporting participation and the development of young athletes. They will also bring together families, coaches and supporters to celebrate the effort and dedication required to compete.
Spectators and participants can follow the festivals through the Festival app, which provides tournament information, updates and match details.
The app is available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. Users should enter the access code Summer when prompted.
With cricket, water polo and basketball sharing the spotlight. St David’s Marist Inanda is preparing for a busy sporting programme that places young talent at its centre.