University Nationals

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 in competitive, inter-university sport! Register your interest for trials and further updates for events in 2021!

Check out the 2019 results here

Event costs:Vary depending on the event.
 

Sport specific trials will be listed here as they are confirmed.

Trials will be conducted throughout Semester 1, 2021.

In the meantime, please nominate for trials for your preferred sport here.

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 2021 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.

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.