In a competition that has been dominated for many years by two powerhouses – Edwards Hall and Evatt House – 2017 saw the re-emergence of a former champion.
International House have been on a gradual improvement through the ranks since the introduction of the four new-residences in 2015. A
fourth placing that year was followed by a gallant, yet distant second in 2016 to
Edwards Hall, who won their 4
th-straight
title in comfortable fashion.
Half-way through 2017, and it already looked to be a two-horse race. A number of lead changes between ‘IH and Teds’, and their appearance in finals for
most team sports, saw them power away from the rest of the field, with the winner of the competition coming down to the final event – the Men’s Soccer
Grand Final.
International House won a thrilling final match against their main rivals to claim the Men’s Soccer trophy, and Overall
ResChallenge Sports Championsfor
2017.
East Tower just pipped Evatt House and South Tower to round out the top three, and have easily been the biggest improvers of the competition
since their addition to the program (7
th in 2015 and 5
th in 2016). All other residences performed admirably during the program, with
most qualifying for finals in at least one sport throughout the year.
International House were also awarded the
Spirit of Sport award for their high levels of attendance, cooperation, and
sportsmanship throughout the program.
Congratulations to all residences for a great year of sporting performance, rivalry, and sportsmanship.
ResChallenge Sports Champions 2017: International House
ResChallenge Spirit of Sports 2017: International House
NUsport thanks the team at Student Living team and all Health & Sport Officers for the support given to the Sports Program.
The full results booklet can be seen here.
All you need to know about the College Sport Program. View the latest handbook here.
