CURRIES FOUNTAIN SPORTS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

'Inkundla Yabantu' - The People's Centre

“Curries” a name associated to the vibrant stadium in the struggle days, particularly in the 1960’s and 1970’s, influenced the interaction of Black people within a socio-political and cultural environment in Durban and South Africa. The historical and socio-cultural experiences of all the people that used Curries Fountain, created non-racialism and a popular culture that needs to be preserved in the context of change and transformation in South Africa.

Make a booking

Where History and Development Meet

Sporting Events

The aim of the Centre is to improve the overall sporting performance of a participant and a team whether they participate for recreational purposes or at an excellence level.

The programs will be multidisciplinary application of sports nutrition; sports medicine; sports vision; sports podiatry; exercise science and sports psychology

Development

The Curries Fountain Sports Development Centre is a unique multifaceted project and with Durban University of Technology as an important partner brings to the table their vast infra-structural resources and their academic programs. The notion of excellence is seen as a result of the process of developing Sport as a recreational outlet in addition to the competitive angle it normally occupies.

Historical Landmark

The historical and socio-cultural experiences of all the people that used Curries Fountain, created non-racialism and a popular culture that needs to be preserved in the context of change and transformation in South Africa. The venue was popular with social and political activists, gang leaders, sports persons, cultural activists, including those that represented apartheid forces.

LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS

A Legacy of Resilience: Elderly Ladies Wellness and Soccer Program Wraps Up 2023 with an Inspirational Closing Ceremony

In a spectacle of strength, resilience, and camaraderie, the Curries Fountain Sports Development Centre ended the 2023 Elderly Ladies Soccer and Wellness Programme with a closing ceremony that will be etched in the memories of participants and spectators alike.

NEED TO MAKE A BOOKING?

Would you like to make a booking to use the Curries Fountain Sports Ground as a venue/ use of the Boardroom? Want to give us feedback or make a general query? Simply fill in the form below and we will contact you to let you as soon as we receive your request.

If you need any information regarding application for either the use of the Boardroom or Sports Ground, download the document on the Articles and documents page.

NOTE: When making enquiries about "Venue Booking" specify the Date, Times, and Purpose for which you wish to use the premises. If your date specified for booking is available we will contact you to make further arrangements. However if the date for booking is unsuccessful for any reason, we will respond with the best available date or feedback.

LEARN MORE

REVIEWS & TESTIMONIAL

BENEFITS FOR ALL THE TARGETED PARTNERS AND FUNDERS

The creation of a Sports Development Centre within the areas of eThekwini Municipality

and in the province of Kwa Zulu Natal will produce enormous short and long term benefits:

TOURISM

As a unique Institution, the Curries Fountain Sports Development Centre will tremendously boost the image of the eThekwini Municipality, and make it ‘the’ sports tourism destination.

ECONOMY

It will encourage economic activity for the sectors such as hotels, restaurants, street vendors, transportation, clothing and many others.

ADVERTISING & BRANDING

There will be exclusive branding and association opportunities for substantial funders. Viz. Naming rights

QUALITY ATHLETES

The number of quality athletes from Kwa Zulu Natal, suitable for national team selection will increase, giving us pride and the opportunity for corporates’ player endorsements among other things.

HEALTH

Improve the health situation of communities through participation in sport and recreational activities.

PROTOTYPE

The Curries Fountain Sports Development Centre will serve as a prototype for satellite sports development centres, particularly in Townships and rural areas.

SPORTS MEDICINE

The aim of the Centre is to improve the overall sporting performance of a participant and a team whether they participate for recreational purposes or at an excellence level (i.e.). nutrition; sports medicine; exercise science and sports psychology.

JOB CREATION

Unemployed people who have the potential will be engaged and trained to fill the various staffing positions, including secretaries, receptionists, cleaners etc. In this way the centre would in some way reduce the unemployment rate.