The National Championships for University Sport!
UniSport Nationals is comprised of many sports across various events and locations throughout the year. Showcasing some of the best student-athletes and
teams from universities across Australia, Nationals is your opportunity to represent UON with pride and passion! Click through to the specific sport
event pages for more information and register your interest for trials and further updates!
Check out the 2019 results here
Event costs:Vary depending on the event.
Sport
Date
Location
Trials
3-5 April*
POSTPONED
Brisbane
16-17 April*
POSTPONED
Canberra
TBA. Register interest.
April/May
Online/Sydney
TBA. Register interest.
14-17 May*
POSTPONED
Sydney
28 June - 2 July*
POSTPONED to 2021
Newcastle
TBA. Contact Wollotuka.
22 October
Melbourne
TBA. Register interest.
CROSS COUNTRY
August*
EVENT CANCELLED
TBA
TBA. Register interest.
6-10 Sept*
TBC
Mt Buller
No trials. Minimum standards / experience applies.
26 Sept - 2 Oct*
EVENT CANCELLED
Perth WA
Sport specific trials TBA. Register interest.
October*
EVENT CANCELLED
VIC Sandbelt
TBA. Register interest.
TBA
TBA
TBA. Register interest.
22-26 Nov
Perth WA
TBA. Register interest.
Sport specific trials and trial registration forms will be listed here as they are confirmed.
Trials will be conducted throughout Semester 1, 2020.
In the meantime, please register your interest via the generic form below.
The National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games (Indigenous Games) was created in 1995 by Indigenous students at the University of Newcastle.
The event, celebrating its 25th year, returns to Newcastle in 2020 and will attract hundreds of indigenous students from Universities around Australia.
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 Nationals. Contact them for more information at
wollotuka@newcastle.edu.au.
2019 Results
A consistent performance in 2019 saw UON finish in 5th place.
See the 2019 overall rankings
For all event details and more on Unisport Australia visit
www.unisport.com.au
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. 2020 is a World University Championship year. View details of 2020 WUCs 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/uniroos-international-events
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 Unisport Australia visit www.unisport.com.au
Am I eligible to compete?
Eligibility rules are available to view
here.
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.
