Sandton's rapid growth has fundamentally changed what sports facilities mean in this area. Twenty years ago, having multiple fields for cricket, hockey, and rugby in one location was ordinary. Now, as residential and commercial development squeeze out open space across northern Johannesburg, venues like Jan Celliers have become genuine anchors for the clubs that depend on them. The demand for field time—from school teams, club sides, and social players—far exceeds supply. Winter brings the rugby season and pushes fixtures into evening slots under lights; summer is all about cricket. Hockey still has a committed following, though fewer young players are taking it up. For families living in Sandton looking for established, competitive sport, this facility matters. It's where reputations are built, where selection for provincial teams happens, and where the sport itself stays alive in a city that's steadily losing green space to development.