Launched by Athletics South Africa (ASA) at the end of 2017, the Athletix Grand Prix Series Track & Field Meetings will
take place in Johannesburg (Thursday, 01 March 2018), Tshwane (Thursday, 08 March 2018) and Paarl (Thursday, 22
March 2018) and will boast an impressive prize incentive of R1 365 000.
Building up to the Commonwealth Games (8 - 15 April 2018 at Gold Coast, Australia), the Athletix Grand Prix will offer
South Africa’s finest the ideal opportunity to hone their skills in a competitive environment as part of their global
preparations.
“We are happy to announce the cost, dates and points of purchase of tickets for this much anticipated series which
will also mark the start of the ASA 2018 Track and Field season.
The ticket prices were carefully considered to be affordable to all ages so that we allow as many fans as possible to
access top class athletics in their own country. In turn the Athletix Grand Prix Series presents athletes with the ideal
opportunity to put in those final touches before heading off to Australia and to other international engagements,” said
Aleck Skhosana, the President of ASA.
“The Meetings will have a tight programme lasting for 90 minutes and is intended to attract top athletes from around
the world to test their best performances in South Africa. Spectators can expect explosive action, back-to- back
entertainment and Track & Field performances of the highest standard.”
EVENT INFORMATION: Athletix Grand Prix Series
Dates and Venues:
Thursday, 01 March 2018 Ruimsig Stadium, Johannesburg
Thursday, 08 March 2018 LC De Villiers Stadium, Pretoria
Thursday, 22 March 2018 Dal Josafat Stadium, Paarl
Ticket Prices:
Main Pavilion Tickets
Standard Ticket: R 100 each
Children under 16 years of age: R 50 each
Open Stand/Grass Banks
Standard Ticket: R 50 each
Children under 16 years of age: R 50 each
ONLINE TICKET SALES will opened on Wednesday, 31 January 2018 and can be purchased on www.webtickets.co.za
Tickets can also be purchased at the gates of each event.
Next generation sprinter, Retshidisitswe Mlenga will be seen in action at the Athletix Grand Prix Series in March.
Photo Credit: Roger Sedres
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