Brackenfell Action Sports Arena

On Thursday, 25 June at 18:10, the Samurais will be hosting a Memorial Cricket Game in honour of our fallen brother, Michiel "Migster" Elema, who sadly passed away on 20 June.

For this special occasion, we have brought together the core group of players who started this journey alongside Migster. Standing opposite us will be one of the teams we have shared the nets, battles, laughs, and memories with more than any other over the years – our longest-standing rivals and friends, the Safari Boys.

Today, we remember a teammate, a brother, and a friend.

It was an absolute privilege to have known Michiel and an even greater privilege to have had him as part of the Samurais family. His smile, determination, humour, and unwavering spirit left a mark on every person who had the honour of sharing a field, a conversation, or a friendship with him.

Words cannot fully express how much we will miss him. The Samurais have lost one of our own, but the memories, friendships, and legacy he leaves behind will remain with us forever.

As a tribute to Michiel, the Samurais have made the decision to retire jersey number 17. No one will ever wear it again, because for us, number 17 will forever belong to Migster.

Forever 17.
Forever a Samurai.
Forever our brother.

We are not saying goodbye; we are simply saying, "Until we meet again."

Rest in peace, Migster.

Thank you for everything you brought to our team, our lives, and our hearts.

Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.

BACK A BUDDY IN MEMORY OF RUSSEL.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Russel, a lifelong Action Cricket player, teammate, and friend to many within the sporting community.

While many of us may not have had the privilege of knowing Russel personally, we know that he was loved by his teammates, family, and friends, and that his loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him.

Russel's funeral will take place next Friday, and his loved ones would greatly appreciate any contribution towards the funeral expenses during this difficult time. No donation is too small, and every contribution will help ease the financial burden on his family.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to Russel's family, friends, teammates, and everyone whose lives he touched.

If you are able to assist, please consider supporting this Back a Buddy appeal. Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Russel. 💚

SAVE THE DATES | BRACKENFELL ACTION NETBALL ARMADILLO CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

🐾 THE WILD AWAITS... 🐾

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as Brackenfell Action Sports Arena proudly presents the ACTION NETBALL ARMADILLO CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 !

This year we're heading into the heart of Africa with a proudly South African safari. Expect fierce competition, unforgettable moments, new friendships, and plenty of Armadillo spirit. 🦁

🌿 IT'S GOING TO BE WILD! 🌿

Mark these dates in your calendar and prepare for the journey of a lifetime. Full details, and surprises will be revealed at our official launch.

📅 OFFICIAL LAUNCH
Friday, 17 July 2026

📅 TRIALS
Sunday, 23 August 2026

🐘 LITTLE LEAGUE (Ages 12-14)
Round 1: Saturday, 19 September 2026
Round 2: Sunday, 11 October 2026
🏆 Grand Finals: Sunday, 8 November 2026

🦓 JUNIORS (Ages 15-19)
Round 1: Sunday, 20 September 2026
Round 2: Saturday, 10 October 2026
🏆 Grand Finals: Sunday, 8 November 2026

🦏 OPENS (Ages 20-88)
Round 1: Saturday, 26 September 2026
Round 2: Saturday, 17 October 2026
Round 3: Saturday, 31 October 2026
🏆 Grand Finals: Saturday, 14 November 2026

📌 Please note: Some dates are subject to change should the need arise.
The countdown has begun...

🦁 The WILD is calling... and the Armadillos are getting ready to ROAR!!!

BrackenfellActionSports

REBUILDING. REFRESHING. REIMAGINING.

Since 1988, Brackenfell Action Sports Arena has proudly stood on the same premises, creating memories, friendships, champions, and a place our community can call home. As the oldest Action Sports Arena in the country, this old girl has seen a lot over the years, and we're excited to give her a well-deserved new lease on life.

Over the past year, you may have noticed some exciting improvements around the arena:

• Brand-new front nets
• Brand-new top nets
• Brand-new back nets now installed
• New international-standard playing carpets
• More than 80 additional parking bays
• New cooling fans to keep players and spectators comfortable
• Additional shading at our braai area
• Also the fantastic addition of Hennies Brackenfell at our entrance, bringing even more energy and atmosphere to the arena
• Another great bonus of playing at Brackenfell is having your favourite restaurants and takeaways: Hennies, Spur, Panarottis, KFC, Steers, Debonairs and McDonald's, right on our doorstep.

These upgrades are all part of our commitment to creating the best possible experience for our players, supporters, families, and visitors.

Most importantly, none of this would be possible without YOU. Thank you for your loyalty, support, and trust in our arena throughout the years. Every improvement we make is an investment in the people who make this place special.

And this is only the beginning. 👀
Keep an eye out over the coming months, because there are even more exciting developments on the horizon as we continue moving forward and giving this old lady the sparkle she deserves.

At Brackenfell Action Sports, we're proud to say that it's about so much more than sport, it's FAMILY IN ACTION.

❤️ More than Sport, It's Family in Action.