Things quieten down as the holidays approach, but there are still some exciting events to look forward to - including the Coca-Cola Cup semis and finals, the tour by the England cricket team, the Nedbank Golf Challenge, the Burger Sanlam Cycle Classic - and two All Africa paragliding championships.

COMMONWEALTH YOUTH GAMES

29 November - 4 December: Melbourne, Bendigo, Australia

More info: 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games

CRICKET

17 - 21 December: SA vs England, first Test, Saint George’s Park, Port Elizabeth
26 - 30 December: SA vs England, second Test, Kingsmead, Durban

More info:
United Cricket Board of SA
Cricinfo
Supercricket

CYCLING

12 December: Burger Sanlam Classic, Tyger Valley Shopping Center, Durbanville
12 December: 2004 Christmas Cycle Challenge, Vaal Race Course, Vereeniging
16 December: Clicks to Clicks Cycle Race, Clicks, Metlife Plaza, Port Elizabeth

More info: Supercycling

FENCING

4 - 5 December: Gauteng Open, Johannesburg

More info: Charles' SA Fencing Page

GOLF (PROFESSIONAL)

2 - 5 December: Nedbank Golf Challenge, Gary Player CC, Sun City
9 - 12 December: Dunhill Championships, Leopard Creek CC

More info:
Sunshine Tour
Ernie, Retief top Sun City field
Sunshine Tour: now even hotter
Top field expected for SAA Open

MOUNTAIN BIKING

4 December: 24-hours Wiesenhof MTB race, Wiesenhof Game Reserve, R44, Stellenbosch
5 December: Sabie Noon to Noon, Castle Rock Campsite, Sabie
11 December: Pilgrim's Classic, Pilgrim's Rest Caravan Park, Pilgrim’s Rest
12 Decvember: Pilgrim's Mega Downhill Race and Eco Gold Treasure Hunt, The Vine Restaurant, Pilgrim's Rest
18 December: The Great Outeniqua MTB Tour, George Riding Club, Glenwood Ave, George

More info: Supercycling

PARAGLIDING

5 - 11 December: All Africa Pre Paragliding World Cup, Porterville
13 - 19 December: All Africa Serial Challenge, Porterville

More info: SA Paragliding

POLO

4 December: Franschoek summer tournament, Franschoek
4 December: Kurland 4 and 10 goal, Plettenberg Bay
4 December: Kurland 6 and 18 goal, Plettenberg Bay

More info: SA Polo Association

RUNNING

4 December: Parmalat PE 42/10km, Telkom Park, Port Elizabeth
4 December: 6-Day Circuit Race, Witbank Stadium, Witbank
4 December: Fit 2000 21/10km, Rooihuiskraal Show Grounds, Pretoria
4 December: National Port Authority Bank to Bank, East London Yacht Club, East London
8 December: Sundowner 10km, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
12 December: Illovo Christmas Challenge, Westville Civic Centre, Westville, KZN
18 December: Mr Price Vaal Triangle 21/10/5km, Old Vaaltonians Sport Club, Vanderbijlpark
27 December: Spar 10/5km Nite Race, Amphitheatre, George
31 December: Old Year's 10km, Church Square, Pretoria
31 December: Old Year's Party, Spectrum Club House, Vanderbijlpark
31 December: Runner's Memorial Race, Green Point Lighthouse, Cape Town
31 December: Fred Norman 10km Nite Race, Cecil Payne Stadium, Roodepoort

More info: Superrunner

SOCCER

PSL

8 December: Manning Rangers vs Santos, Chatsworth Stadium, Durban
10 December: Ajax Cape Town vs Golden Arrows, Newlands, Cape Town
11 December: Black Leopards vs Kaizer Chiefs, Thohoyandou
11 December: Orlando Pirates vs Supersport United, Johannesburg Stadium
12 December: Bloemfontein Celtic vs Bush Bucks, Seisa Ramabodu Stadium, Bloemfontein
12 December: Dynamos vs Wits University, Giyani
12 December: Moroka Swallows vs Jomo Cosmos, Rand Stadium, Johannesburg
12 December: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Silver Stars, Odi Stadium, Pretoria
15 December: Wits University vs Manning Rangers, Bidvest Stadium, Johannesburg
17 December: Bush Bucks vs Dynamos, Absa Stadium, East London
19 December: Black Leopards vs Sundowns, Thonoyandou
19 December: Jomo Cosmos vs Bloemfontein Celtic, Rand Stadium, Johannesburg
19 December: Kaizer Chiefs vs Ajax Cape Town, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
19 December: Golden Arrows vs Moroka Swallows, King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban
19 December: Santos vs Orlando Pirates, Athlone Stadium, Cape Town
19 December: Supersport United vs Silver Stars, Securicor Loftus, Pretoria

Coca Cola Cup

5 December: Semifinals
11 December: Semifinals
18 December: Final

Mvela Golden League

3 December: Avendale Athletic vs Durban Stars, Hartleyvale, Cape Town
4 December: Uthukela vs Pretoria University, Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban
4 December: Winners Park vs Louisvale Pirates, Seshego Stadium, Polokwane
4 December: Bloemfontein Young Tigers vs Dangerous Darkies, Seisa Ramabodou, Magaung
4 December: North-West Tigers vs Pietersburg Pillars, Vryburg
4 December: Mabopane Young Masters vs Maritzburg United, Odi Stadium, Pretoria
5 December: FC Fortune vs Free State Stars, Wynberg Military Base, Cape Town
5 December: Hellenic vs Classic, PAM Brink Stadium, Springs
5 December: Zulu Royals vs Vasco Da Gama, King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban
10 December: Maritzburg United vs Uthukela, Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
11 December: Durban Stars vs Hellenic, King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban
11 December: Free State Stars vs Avendale Athletic, Charles Mopeli Stadium, Phuthaditjhaba
11 December: Pietersburg Pillars vs Mabopane Young Masters, Lulekani Stadium, Phalaborwa
11 December: Classic vs Zulu Royals, Mehlareng Stadium, Thembisa
12 December: Dangerous Darkies vs North-West Tigers, Kanyamazane Stadium, Nelspruit
12 December: Vasco Da Gama vs Bloemfontein Young Tigers, Parow Park, Cape Town
12 December: Louisvale Pirates vs FC Fortune, Danie Kuys Stadium, Upington
12 December: Pretoria University vs Winners Park, LC De Villiers Stadium, Pretoria
17 December: Maritzburg United vs Pietersburg Pillars, Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
17 December: Avendale Athletic vs Louisvale Pirates, Hartleyvale, Cape Town
18 December: Winners Park vs Uthukela, Seshego Stadium, Polokwane
18 December: Bloemfontein Young Masters vs Classic, Seisa Ramabodou Stadium, Mangaung
18 December: Mabopane Young Masters vs Dangerous Darkies, Odi Stadium, Pretoria
18 December: North-West Tigers vs Vasco Da Gama, Vryburg
19 December: FC Fortune vs Pretoria University, Wynberg Military Base, Cape Town
19 December: Hellenic v Free State Stars, PAM Brink Stadium, Springs
19 December: Zulu Royals vs Durban Stars, King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban

More info:
Kickoff
PSL
Mvela Golden League
New-look first division kicks off

SWIMMING

5 December: Virgin Active Challenge Series, Midmar Dam, Howick
10 - 15 December: International Water Polo Tournament, East London

More info:
Superswimmer
Midmar Mile
Swim series boost for Midmar Mile

WAR GAMES

11 - 12 December: SA Nationals, Imperial Hotel, Loop St, Pietermaritzburg
12 December: National Convention, Imperial Hotel, Loop St, Pietermaritzburg

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