The South African Jockey Academy (SAJA) is the only institution in South Africa that offers an apprentice programme for youngsters keen on becoming professional jockeys. Well known and highly acclaimed worldwide this sports academy is situated in Summerveld, a typical horse country outside of Durban , and boasts a rich history.
Established in 1958 the academy has grown from strength to strength in producing leading jockeys, many of whom have gone on to receive top honours internationally.
The South African Jockey Academy has satellite campuses in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth . There is also an academy based in Gauteng that is funded and administered by The Racing Trust. Apprentices begin their initial training in Durban and are fed through to the three training centres once they start riding in races.
Many international racing clubs look to SAJA for training of their apprentices as our quality of training is rated as one of the best in the world.
KWAZULU-NATAL ACADEMY
Contact: Charles Grey
Tel: +27 31 769 1103
Cell: +27 82 454 8808
Fax: +27 31 769 1034
E-mail: marketing@theacademy.co.za |
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GAUTENG JOCKEYS’ ACADEMY
Contact: Robert Moore
Tel: + 27 11 314 2398
Cell: +27 82 563 5759
Fax: +27 11 314 2396
E-mail: gpacademy@mweb.co.za |
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WESTERN PROVINCE ACADEMY
Contact: Vincent Curtis
Tel: + 27 21 552 7286
Cell: +27 82 925 5381
E-mail: capetown@theacademy.co.za |
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EASTERN CAPE ACADEMY
Contact: Tex Davie
Tel/fax: + 27 41 364 3317
Cell: + 27 82 435 1096
E-mail: pe@theacademy.co.za |
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