The bosberaad was the beginning of a dialogue between the various sporting constituencies of UCT about the future of sports at UCT. The discussion was anchored by leading sports at UCT in the best interests of the overall student body. To achieve this task the workshop was facilitated through a “flexible agenda” and was directed by the space. The one day workshop was characterised by a high level of participation and took the format of facilitated plenary brainstorming sessions, debates, small group activities and frank discussions.

After unpacking the strengths, weaknesses opportunities and strengths of sports at UCT, the most pressing issue identified was to develop a draft mission statement for sport at UCT, as all other decisions are informed by the mission statement. It was decided that the Sports Council of UCT would drive the process by taking ownership of developing a draft mission statement that will be ready for September/October 2009 Sport Council Strategic Planning Session.

Professor Meadows, the Chairperson of the Sports Council, concluded the workshop by thanking all the participants for their participation, energy and passion for sport at UCT. He also noted that the spirit of consensus of the workshop had humbled him incredibly and that he was excited that there are clear steps in place to take the process forward.