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About the Council

The governing home of
Cape sport.

The Cape Town Sport Council is the recognised umbrella body coordinating organised sport across the Cape Metro — bringing federations, clubs, coaches and communities under one constitution since 2000.

Cape Town Sport Council — sport administration
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What the Council does

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Executive Committee

Office bearers & commissions
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Office bearers
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Commission chairs
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Our story

Est. 2000
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What we stand for

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Work with the Council

Affiliate your federation, list your events, or reach the council team at the Athlone Sports Precinct — info@ctsc.org.za · +27 21 000 0000.

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