Namibia Sport Expo

The MTC Dome Namibia is committed to empower and inspire Namibians through sport. As the largest and most versatile indoor sports facility in Namibia, the MTC Dome High-Performance Centre is an international ASPC-accredited entity and multi-functional sports destination located in beautiful Swakopmund.

The ability of sport to encourage, unify, elevate and enable Namibians cannot be emphasized enough.

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to participate in our upcoming Namibia Sport Expo (NSE) from 8-10 December 2022 at the MTC Dome High-Performance Centre, Swakopmund. Following a partnership agreement, the NSE will be hosted annually by MTC Dome and the Namibia Sport Commission to incorporate all sports federations and affiliates to benefit from this gathering. 

This 3-day event has the key objective to engage local and international industry representatives, training experts and other critical stakeholders to share sport affiliation experiences and debate pertinent skills and sport development issues affecting the sector. Our focus will be on new training methodology, high-performance sport and development pathways, the latest sports apparel and equipment as well as creating new affiliations and partnerships.

The NSE 2-day program includes a Sport Conference (8,9 December) and workshops on 10 December, while a Sport Exhibition will run simultaneously at our Indoor Sport Centre covering 6,100m² to showcase credible and accredited local and international sport affiliations and businesses to exhibit their products. 

This is going to be an event of national importance, as it will bring together talented Namibians and key regional and global sports stakeholders, generating significant value for all participants. Our focus will be on new training methodology, high-performance sport and development pathways, the latest sports apparel and equipment as well as creating new affiliations and partnerships. This is aligned with the Namibian National Sports Commission’s Strategic Plan “to ensure and enable an environment and high-performance culture” to guarantee the expectations it has for skills training in generating much-needed momentum for growth and development of sport at all levels”.

The event is to include the following components:

• A Sport Expo, in which credible and accredited local and international Sport Affiliations and businesses exhibit their products
• An international Sport Conference, which is in support of a key engagement objective to bring together on a single platform, local and international industry representatives, training experts and other critical stakeholders to share Sport Affiliation experiences and debate pertinent skills and sport development issues affecting the sector.
• Panel discussions around relevant topics.
• Sports accreditation and certification opportunities in several sports codes.

Sport has the power to change the nation, it has the power to inspire and create hope. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Join us and be part of MTC Dome’s vision to unleash the potential of our future stars.

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The Namibia Sport Expo information

The Namibia Sport Expo will be hosted inside and around the Indoor Sport Centre from 8 – 10 Dec 2022 to the public. There will be a multitude of sport-related exhibitors indoors, food vendors and kids entertainment in the nearby surrounding outdoor area. On Friday and Saturday, 9 and 10 Dec, there will be performances, entertainment, and the Archery World Championship.

Entrance fees and operating for the public:

Tickets will be available at the door and online at Webtickets.

Sport Exhibitor Stalls

The exhibition stands are strictly only sport related and are available in the following sizes.

Confirmed Exhibitors that will be attending:

Federation Stands:

Food and Other Vendor Stalls

The Food and Jumping Castle stalls will be hosted in the surrounding outdoors of the MTC Dome Namibia. These stalls are available for N$1000 for the duration of the Namibia Sport Expo.

Confirmed Food Vendors that will be attending:

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International Sport Conference

The Conference program below is an indication of topics that will be discussed. If interested to deliver a presentation, kindly complete the application form – we welcome your input!

Conference program at the Namibia Sport Expo

8 December / Day 1

08h30	Arrival and registration of delegates
09h00	Welcome remarks and introduction of the Keynote Speaker by Simataa Mwiya, Namibia Sport Commissioner
09h05	Keynote Address by representative of the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service
09h30	Inspired to be an inspiration by Johan Müller, CEO Cricket Namibia
10h00	The power and impact of rugby by Rowhan Besser, Chair of Dolphin Rugby Club, Swakopmund
10h30	Morning tea/coffee break
11h00	The evidence that collaboration unlocks potential in sport by T’Neil Young, Aggregated Sport Consultancy
11h30	Indigenous Sport in a Modern World by Jan Marais, Rainbow Youth Development Foundation
12h00	Sports Sponsorships – a run through the heritage of NIKE by Ray Wicksell, professional athlete turned businessperson and entrepreneur
12h30	MTC Dome – Make it your Home by Fanus Engelbrecht, CEO MTC Dome
13h00	Networking lunch
14h00	Introduction and recognition of Sports Medicine in Namibia by Melitta Elvira Kgobetsi-Mathe
14h30	Namibia – a 7 Time Rugby World Cup Qualifying Nation by Allister Coetzee, Namibian national team coach
15h00	Workshop: Our challenges and finding solutions
15h30	Afternoon tea/coffee break
16h00	Success stories by Federations (videos)

9 December / Day 2

08h30	Opening remarks
09h00	Leveling the Playing Fields – significant stories of Special and Para-Athletes by Emilia Nzuzi, Director Special Olympics Namibia
09h30	The why, how and what of High-Performance Centers by Ulla Finkeldey, Sport Director, Athletics coach and trainer MTC Dome
10h00	How to build Triathletes for the Future by Roual Spangenberg, President Namibia Triathlon Federation
10h30	Morning tea / coffee break
11h00	A first for Namibia – the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series by Keith, Bowler, Regional Director of IRONMAN South Africa
11h30	Talent Identification and Development in Namibian Sport by T’Neil Young, Aggregated Sport Consultancy
12h00	Importance of Sport Tourism to Namibia by Dickson Vambe, Namspire Sport Consulting
12h30	How thinking preferences optimizes performance in sport by Buttons Heyns, Co-founder – Connect People to People
13h00	Networking lunch
14h00	Sport entrepreneurship by Etienne Raymond, Entrepreneurs Specialist MTC Dome
14h30	Panel discussion: Promotion of sport codes – what are the roles of Government, Private Sector and the Sporting Fraternity
15h00	Reshaping the Sporting Ecosystem by Peter Mawere
15h30	Afternoon tea/coffee break
16h00	Personal journey and inspiration by Bradley Murere, MTC Dome Elite Athlete
16h30	Vote of thanks and closure

Conference Rates and Packages

You have the option to attend any of the above-mentioned days.

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Sports Accreditation and Certification

During the course of the Namibia Sport Expo there will be a variety of certified training courses.

If you wish to administer a training course, please fill out the application form.

Training Courses Available

Course Name	JSSA Stretch Workshop
Course Description	Stretch yourself to a healthier, more flexible you and invest in your long-term health with our qualified instructors and Jumpstretch Flexband technology.
Cost of Course	N$700
Duration of Course	2 Hours
Contact Person	Mr Pierre Assor
Number	+264 61 4112470
Email	pierre@jssa.co.za
Website	www.jssa.co.za

Course Name	JSSA V.I.R.S (Variable Isotonic Resistance Strength)
Certification	Completion Certificate
Course Description	Jumpstretch Flexband Variable Isotonic Resistance Strength & Stretching. In this course we will focus on functional conditioning principles with the use of Flexband resistance bands. JSSA’s foundation is built on five pillars. Flexibility, Mobility, Stability, Strength, and Stamina. Our goal is to help people improve athletic performance, fitness, lose weight, become more flexible, prevent injuries, and get relief from chronic injuries. Our aim is to revolutionize the fitness industry by making the “gym environment” mobile. Fitness professionals and coaches will be provided with a turnkey solution to the known challenges (equipment cost, maintenance, office space & rental costs, time constraints) that exist in the coaching environment. The resistance Flexband training will allow participants to get the most accurate, comprehensive solution to their pressing fitness needs.
Cost of Course	N$2500
Duration of Course	2 Days, 5 hours/day
Contact Person	Mr Pierre Assor
Number	+264 61 4112470
Email	pierre@jssa.co.za
Website	www.jssa.co.za