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.
Check out the 2018 resuts here
Event costs:TBC
(LATE APRIL, BRISBANE)
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(Ladies / Mixed)
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(Open)
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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 2020. A
top-2 finish will guarantee promotion to 2020 Nationals Div 1.
The 2018 event has been completed. Congratulations to Mixed Touch and Mixed Netball who have qualified for Div 1 in 2019!
For all sports listed below, we will be looking to field strong teams capable of elevating UON to future Div 1 competition. If this sounds like you,
register your interest below for updates on 2019 events!
Event cost: TBC
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(Men & Women)
(Men & Women)
(Mixed)
(Men & Women)
(Open)
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In 2019, Nationals Snow Sports returns to Thredbo! Alpine, Freestyle and Cross-country disciplines will see students new to competitive Snow Sports rubbing
shoulders with Winter Olympians in a unique competition experience. Register your interest via the form below, or get in touch with the UON Snow Sports Club (NU-SS)!
Event cost: TBC
2018 Results
Congratulations to UON's Jordan Black - crowned Australian Universities Men's Snowboard Slopestyle Champion!
Overall results:
UON Men: 8th
UON Women: =12th
UON Overall: 9th
For all event details and complete results 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 founding father of UON Rowing, Godfrey Tanner.
All interested rowers are urged to contact the Newcastle University Boat Club.
2018 Results
In 2018 the Nationals Rowing was contested within the Unisport Nationals Div 1, at Lake Wyaralong, QLD.
Overall Results:
UON Men: 13th
UON Women: 9th
For all event details and more on Unisport Australia visit www.unisport.com.au
Check out the Newcastle University Surfriders club and register your interest to receive event updates.
2018 Results
UON's surfing team travelled to the NSW North Coast break of Cabarita Beach to contest the 2018 Nationals Surfing. Unfortunately there were no medals coming our way so we hope to get back on to the podium in 2019!
Overall Results:
UON Men: 7th
UON Women: 8th
Overall: 8th
For all event details and more on Unisport Australia 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 Unisport Australia visit www.unisport.com.au
For all event details and more on Unisport Australia visit www.unisport.com.au
The 2018 Nationals Orienteering was hosted in conjunction with the Sprint Melbourne Orienteering event - part of the Orienteering Australia National League
on March 10. Event details for 2019 are yet to be confirmed.
We will be looking for more competitors in 2019 - keep an eye out for details!
For all event details and more on Unisport Australia visit www.unisport.com.au
The date and location for Nationals 3x3 Basketball are yet to be advised. Register your interest to be kept up to date!
The wininng university at the Nationals 3x3 will have the opportunity to represent Australia at the World University 3x3 League in China!
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 24th year, attracts 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 Games. Contact them for more information at wollotuka@newcastle.edu.au.2018 Results
In 2018 the University of Newcastle placed third, after being crowned overall winners in 2016 and 2017.
Contact Wollotuka to express your interest in competing for UON. The 2019 event will be held in Perth, WA.
For all event details and more on Unisport Australia 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. 2019 is a World University Games (Summer and Winter
Universiade) year.
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 Unisport Australia 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.
