University Nationals
Nationals. A new era for competitive inter-university sport.
2018 sees the introduction of a new Nationals model for Australian University Sport. With elevated levels of competition across
two national multi-sport events and stand-alone Nationals in up to eight additional sports, the stage is set to showcase
the very best university student-athletes.
With over 40 sports held across mulitple events, there is just about something for everyone. If you have a competitive
spirit, a sense of adventure and a love for the camaraderie of small or large teams, read on and register your interest!
To
be eligible to compete, you must be an enrolled student, currently active in courses at the time of the event. Students
in Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Foundation studies are all eligible.
The National Championships for University Sport!
The best University teams and athletes in Australia. Nationals Div 1 is a multi-sport event, showcasing 31 separate sports. This is where pennants are
won and champions are crowned. Individuals and teams will compete for the honour of being named Australian University Champions.
Event costs:
Registration - $190 (inclusive of service fee)
Accommodation - $320pp approx (5 nights)
Uniform - TBC dependent on sport requirements
Travel - at own arrangement
Where it all happens to qualify for Nationals Div 1. A 14-sport multi-sport event, teams will be giving their all to break into the top tier in 2019. A
top-2 finish will guarantee promotion to 2019 Nationals Div 1.
Event costs:
Registration - $190 (inclusive of service fee)
Accommodation - TBC
Uniform - TBC dependent on sport requirements
Travel - at own arrangement
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Skiers and snowboarders unite to take on the slopes of Mt Buller. Alpine, Freestyle and Cross-country disciplines will see students new to competitive
Snow Sports rubbing shoulders with Winter Olympians in a unique competition experience.
2017 Results
Spirit of the Mountain winners and a new Australian University Champion were the highlights for UON at the 2017 Snow Uni Games in Thredbo.
True to form, the UON team displayed outstanding sportsmanship, camaraderie and support - bringing a wonderful vibe to the slopes - being awarded 'Spirit of the Mountain' for the fifth time in the ten-year history of the Trophy.
Ryan Pelluchon was crowned Men's Ski Slopestyle Champion after producing two flawless runs in the final.
Overall results:
UON Men: 5th
UON Women: 14th
UON Overall: 8th
For all event details and more on Australian University Sport visit www.unisport.com.au/nationals-snow
University rowers come together to compete in this high-spirited regatta. Included in the trophies are those close to the heart of UON – the Godfrey Tanner
Cup (Women’s Eight) and the Lady Margaret Cup (Women’s Four) – both prizes donated by the founder of UON Rowing, Godfrey Tanner.
The 2018 Nationals Rowing will be held at Wyaralong Dam, QLD from 24-27 September.
All interested rowers are urged to contact the Newcastle University Boat Club.
2017 Results
In 2017 the Australian University Rowing Championships were contested within the Australian University Games, at Lake Wyaralong, QLD.
UON’s Rowing Team had some good results out at Lake Wyaralong with a number of crews making A Finals over the first 2 days of competition. The Men’s
Double Scull pairing of Rowan Hislop and Odin Mackintosh made their A Final, as did Ben Homer (Lightweight Single Scull); Arjun Lewis & James Pacey
(Men’s Pair); Hislop, Homer, Prentice Bond & Zac Lochran (Men’s Lightweight Four); and Coby Burkill (Women’s Ligtweight Single Scull).
Overall Results:
UON Men: 13th
UON Women: 13th
For all event details and more on Australian University Sport visit www.unisport.com.au
Join the UON Surfers facebook page and register your interest to compete below. You can also contact Tom Knox directly via email.
2017 Results
UON's surfing team travelled to the NSW North Coast break of Cabarita Beach to contest the 2017 Australian University Surfing Championship. Nathan Broadbent's Bronze Medal in Men's Bodyboard was the highlight, with Tom Knox making the best progress of the shortboarders, eventually knocked out in the Quarter Finals.
Overall Results:
UON Men: 8th
UON Women: 5th
Overall: 4th
For all event details and more on Australian University Sport visit www.unisport.com.au
Note: You can register as normal under your regular running club (eg Newcastle Flyers etc) and still select to compete in the University category. It is not a separate race – your result contributes to our overall position once all events are completed. Any currently enrolled student is eligible to compete.
For all event details and more on Australian University Sport visit www.unisport.com.au
For all event details and more on Australian University Sport visit www.unisport.com.au
The 2018 Nationals Orienteering will be hosted in conjunction with the Sprint Melbourne Orienteering event - part of the Orienteering Australia National League on March 10. The event will be significantly
different to the last few years and instead be run in a new, revised urban format. The course will be shorter and designed around Monash University's Clayton Campus.
2017 Results
With just one entrant in the 2017 event, UON did not qualify for an overall rank. However Nicola Blatchford performed well, winning Bronze in the women's
division.
We will be looking for more competitors in 2018 - keep an eye out for details!
For all event details and more on Australian University Sport visit www.unisport.com.au
Nationals 3x3 Basketball will be held in Melbourne from 30 July - 1 August. It is expected that participation in 3x3 basketball will follow a designated
pathway:
On-campus Qualifier
Nationals 3x3 Tournament
World University League 3x3
The UON Basketball Club will run an on-campus qualifying competition for this event in April - details TBC.
Nationals T20 Cricket will be played in Western Sydney (Campbelltown area) from 26-29 November 2018, including both a men's and women's competition.
Event information
Register your interest below providing details of your current playing level.
The National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games (Indigenous Games) was created in 1995 by Indigenous students at the University of Newcastle. The event, now in its 23rd year, attracts hundreds of indigenous students from Universities around Australia.
As defending champions of the last two years, UON will be looking for the three-peat in 2018! The Indigenous Games will be hosted by Macquarie University from 24-28 June. The Games format includes one team playing four sports – Touch Football, Volleyball, Netball and Basketball – and includes cultural celebrations organised by the host University. Wollotuka coordinates the UON team competing in the Indigenous Games. Contact them for more information at wollotuka@newcastle.edu.au.2017 Results
In 2017 the University of Newcastle were crowned WINNERS of the Indigenous Games with the highest aggregate results across netball, volleyball, touch football and basketball.Netball - Finalist (UON 10 - 17 MELB)
Touch - Semi Finalist (UON 2 - 3 ACU)
Basketball - Semi Finalist (UON 4 - 13 DEAKIN)
Volleyball - Quarter Finalist (UON 17 - 30 WSU)
Contact Wollotuka to express your interest in competing for UON. The 2018 event will be hosted by Macquarie University.
For all event details and more on Australian University Sport visit www.unisport.com.au
Find out where and when your sport is played with this one-page reference
World University Games are the pinnacle sporting events for elite University athletes. The World University Summer and Winter Games (Universiades) are held every 2 years, and are elite multisport events second only to the Olympic Games.
World University Championships are held for various sports in years that Universiades do not fall. 2018 is a World University Championship year. Below
is a selection of WUC events. Check the full list of 2018 World University Championships here.
All World University Games and Championship teams are selected by the relevant National Sporting Organisation. Contact the High Performance arm of your sport's governing body to access selection policies and more information, or visit www.unisport.com.au
Some funding may be available to selected athletes to assist with the cost of attending these elite events. Contact NUsport's Elite Athlete Support Officer for more information.
For all event details and more on Australian University Sport visit www.unisport.com.au
Eligibility rules are available to view here. For Nationals it’s important to know that you must be CURRENTLY ENROLLED at the time of your event (eg for Nationals Div 1 in September, you must be enrolled in Semester 2 or Trimester 3). Students who have deferred study, dropped enrolments, taken a leave of absence etc, over the time of the event, are not eligible to compete. Competitors at the World University Games and Championships may be eligible to compete up to 12-months following completion of their degree.
Is this the same as 'Uni Games'?
No – although the multi-sport aspects of the competition and general event structure remains consistent. Nationals will deliver a higher standard of University sport and competing for UON carries the expectation of performance, responsibility and accountability.
Do I need to meet selection criteria?
Certain sports have specific criteria – for example Swimming and Athletics. Competitors in these sports MUST be able to demonstrate recent attainment of minimum qualifying times/distances etc. This can generally be shown via online results at events such as State Championships or similar. If you are not able to demonstrate qualifying standards you will not be permitted to compete.
For team sports, selections will be made via trials. If NUsport believes a team will not be competitive at a given event, it reserves the right to refuse entry for that team.
Will there be random anti-doping testing?
Yes. As an ASADA certified organisation there will be random anti-doping testing at Nationals. Athletes are encouraged to complete the ASADA Level 1 Anti-Doping Course to familiarise themselves with anti-doping processes and prohibited substances.
How does my sport qualify for Nationals Div 1?
This is where we all want to be - the pointy end of competition. For teams not already qualified, qualification for Nationals Div 1 will be determined by performance in Nationals Div 2. A team in Div 2 must finish in the top 2 at that event, to qualify for Div 1 the following year. Teams already in Div 1 will be relegated to Div 2 the following year if they finish in the bottom 2 at Nationals Div 1.
What happened to the Eastern University Games?
In the transition to the Nationals model, the various regional university games held in July each year have been disbanded. Nationals Div 2 will now be taking place at this time of year.
