Intervarsity Sport

Due to the dates of the 2024 Uni Nationals in Canberra being set in Week 8 of second semester, we are aware of the challenges this poses to students-athletes. We are still required to make the deadlines that Uni Sport have set. Please note the deadlines below, as these will have to met by all teams wishing to compete in the competition.

If you have any questions please direct them to tony.sephton@unimelb.edu.au

For every team that competes at the Uni nationals, they are required to nominate a Team Manager. Their role is to assist the Sport Performance Coordinator, in recruiting and registering athletes to represent the University in their chosen sport. Details for the role are included below.

TM role and responsibilities

Deadline for this Nomination is Wednesday 29th May 2024. (Nominations after this date run the risk of not having a team entered into the competition.)

To nominate yourself for the role please fill in the expression of interest below, giving a detail description for why you would be suitable for the role.

Team Manager EOI 2024

Benefits

- An opportunity to develop and utilize leadership and coaching skills
- Hands-on team and event management experience
- Written reference available upon request
- Networking opportunities with other Intervarsity coaches
- Eligible for event remuneration/stipend at the discretion of MU Sport

If you want to coach one of our representative teams at Uni Nationals, then please submit your application here.

Coach Application form

Event Costs for Canberra 7-13 September 2024

How to set up an Online Account

Registration for Online account

Accommodation Package

All students are required to stay in accommodation provided by the University.

Registration Costs:

$225 = 3-5 Days Competition (Late registration $275)

$185 = 2 Day Competition (Late Registration $235)

$160 = 1 Day Competition (Late Registration $210)

Travel

Flights average cost $400-$550 (price correct as of 1st June)

Uni Nationals Accommodation

We will be staying in the hotel "Pavilion on Northbourne", which is a combination of appartments and standard rooms. We have fought hard to get the best price, taking into consideration type of accommodation, location and amenities. All students competining in the Uni Nationals event are expected to stay in the accommodation provided by the University of Melbourne.

There are a few option to travel to the event including the following.

Flights direct to Canberra

Flight time is 1hr 5 mins

Price range currently June 1st $350- $550 return (8th-14th Sept)

Train and Bus

This is the cheapest option

Travel time is 8hrs 42 mins, train to Aubury and bus to canberra

Price range currently June 1st $99-$350 return (8th-14th Sept)

Driving

Drive time is 8hrs with 2 x 30 min breaks

Cars will require two drivers

Licence and registration details sent to Sport Perforance Coordinator

Travel plan sent to Sport Performance Coordinator

Uni Nationals Student-Athlete Financial Hardship Fund

Melbourne University Sport proudly offers students facing financial hardship with up to $300.00 subsidy towards Intervarsity representation at the Uni Nationals event in Canberra 7-13 Sept 2024.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be enrolled in a course of study with the University of Melbourne
• Be an Australian / domestic student or International student
• Have an academic status of good standing
• Must be selected for representation for Uni Nationals in Canberra 2024.

Eligible candidates are selected based on the quality of their personal statement and level of financial need.

You must complete and submit the following form.

Uni Nationals Student-Athlete Financial Hardship Fund - Application form

Applications Open June 25th 2024 - 5.00pm

Applications Close July 17th 2024 - 5.00pm

Applicants will be notified after July 22nd 2024 - 5.00pm

Melbourne University Sport proudly offers students facing financial hardship with a complimentary fitness membership, a subsidy towards joining a Sport Club or Intervarsity representation, a subsidy towards participating in our Campus Sport competition and free court hire.

Scholarship benefits include:

• Unlimited use of the Strength & Fitness Gym (subject to maximum numbers)
• A free introductory session with a trainer in our Strength and Fitness Gym and one complimentary training program per month (subject to availability)
• Unlimited access to Group Fitness classes (subject to maximum class numbers)
• Unlimited access to the Beaurepaire 25-metre heated lap pool (subject to maximum numbers)
• Access to Member rates for all other MU Sport services and facilities, such as court hire and accommodation at the Melbourne University Ski Lodge
• Access to casual lockers during your workout
• Up to $300 subsidy towards an MU Sport Club Membership or Intervarsity representation
• $50 per semester towards entry into a Campus Sport competition
• Free Court Hire (1-hour free court hire per week – subject to court availability)

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Be enrolled in a course of study with the University of Melbourne
• Have an academic status of good standing

Application

you must complete both forms to be eligibile for the scholarship

Sport Access Scholarship - Application form

Student Financial Assessment - Round 2

Open: 29th June 2024

Close: 4th Aug 2024 COB 17:00

Recipients will be notified after 30th Aug 2024 17:00

The University Basketball League Australia (UBL) is a nationwide competition between the best eleven women's and men's basketball teams. The competition is played over an epic eight-week battle, culminating in a two-week final series.

2024 Men's Melbourne University lost to Sydney Uni in the semi finals

2024 Women's Melbourne University finished 9th from 14 teams.

The Big Blue encapsulates the sporting rivalry between Victoria’s two largest Universities, Melbourne and Monash.

Rivals on and off the sporting field, the matches are played at Melbourne’s Parkville Campus or Monash’s Clayton Campus during Semester and offer a chance for students to represent their University in a local and competitive setting, at no cost.

A winner is declared at the conclusion of Semester 2 when the head-to-head results are tallied up.

This is the first fixture for 2024, and will be contested between Men's and Women's Basketball. Match will be held on Monash Uni Campus.

The Big Blue encapsulates the sporting rivalry between Victoria’s two largest Universities, Melbourne and Monash.

Rivals on and off the sporting field, the matches are played at Melbourne’s Parkville Campus or Monash’s Clayton Campus during Semester and offer a chance for students to represent their University in a local and competitive setting, at no cost.

A winner is declared at the conclusion of Semester 2 when the head-to-head results are tallied up.

The Big Blue encapsulates the sporting rivalry between Victoria’s two largest Universities, Melbourne and Monash.

Rivals on and off the sporting field, the matches are played at Melbourne’s Parkville Campus or Monash’s Clayton Campus during Semester and offer a chance for students to represent their University in a local and competitive setting, at no cost.

A winner is declared at the conclusion of Semester 2 when the head-to-head results are tallied up.

AFL Men's and Women's will be played on Monash Uni Oval.

Expression of Interest (click here)

Results on the night.

Fixtures:

1. Men Soccer - Melbourne 0-1 Monash (Monash Winners)
2. Women Soccer - Melbourne 5-1 Monash (Melbourne Winners)
3. Men Touch - Melbourne 4-6 Monash (Monash Winners)
4. Women Touch - Melbourne 8-5 Monash (Melbourne Winners)
5. Men Hockey - Melbourne 3-1 Monash (Melbourne Winners)
6. Women Tennis - Melbourne 1-2 Monash (Monash Winners)
7. Women Squash - Melbourne 4-0 Monash (Melbourne Winners)
8. Mixed Roundball - Melbourne 2-3 Monash (Monash Winners)

Results on the night.

Melbourne 4 wins to Monash 4

Overall scores

Melbourne 7 Monash 5

Athletics Medal Winners

Athlete / Event / Time-distance-height / Medal

Roman A - High Jump - 2.23m - Gold

Sopia G - 400m - 54.53 - Gold

Women - 4x400m - 3.47.84 - Gold

Char H 5000m walk 25.46.36 Gold

Erica H 800m 2.08.46 Silver

Zoe E Triple Jump 12.29 Silver

Ella T - 400m - 54.99 - Silver

Marlin G - 5000m - 14.51.89 - Silver

Jack E - 3000m Steeple - 9.51.69 - Bronze

Women - 4 x100m - 49.01 Bronze

Jamie B - 10,000m - 33.02.63 - Bronze

Final Team Placing

Men finished 5th Overall from 23 Universities

Women Finished 5th Overall from 33 Univeristy

Results on the night.

1. Mx Netball - Melbourne 49-74 Monash (Monash Winners)
2. Mx Ultimate - Melbourne 10-7 Monash (Melbourne Winners)
3. Women Hockey - Melbourne 8-0 Monash (Melbourne Winners)
4. Men Tennis - Melbourne 2-1 Monash (Melbourne Winners)
5. Men Squash - Melbourne 2-2 Monash (Monash Winners on points count back 141-123
6. Men Volleyball - Melbourne 2-1 Monash (Melbourne Winners)
7. Women Volleyball - Melbourne 0-2 Monash (Monash Winners)

Results on the night.

Melbourne 4 wins to Monash 3

Overall scores

Melbourne 11 Monash 8

Swimming (event has now past 9-11 May 2024)

In 2024, Swimming will be contested in men's and women's events at the 2024 Sydney Open at Sydney Olympic Park, NSW. Multi-class events will also be offered.

Now referred to as Indigenous Nationals, the event is a week-long multi-sport competition for indigenous student-athletes. The annual event aims to bring together student-athletes from universities across Australia to compete in a variety of sports and ultimately crown one university team the champion of the games. Indigenous Nationals is an amazing environment to not only celebrate the rich sporting culture of indigenous Australia but to also acknowledge the heritage and history of the participating student-athletes.

(Event has now past 23-27 June 2024)

More information coming soon

The Big Blue encapsulates the sporting rivalry between Victoria’s two largest Universities, Melbourne and Monash.

Rivals on and off the sporting field, the matches are played at Melbourne’s Parkville Campus or Monash’s Clayton Campus during Semester and offer a chance for students to represent their University in a local and competitive setting, at no cost.

A winner is declared at the conclusion of Semester 2 when the head-to-head results are tallied up.

Badminton and Table Tennis will be played in the stadiums at the same time, which will bring a festival atmosphere to the Melbourne Stadiums here on Campus.

Fixtures:

Badminton Men

Badminton Women

Table Tennis Men

Table Tennis Women

Expression of Interest (click here)

Fixture still to be arranged

Golf

Water Polo

Rowing

The 2024 UniSport Nationals will be held in Canberra, and will see over 6,000 participants from across the country battle it out to be crowned national champions in one of 31 different sports.

This is the flagship event of the year, and the winners from each sport will be combined with the winners of the various Nationals Championships throughout the year to name one university the Overall Nationals Champions.

Registration, costs and specific details are not available currently.

Expression of Interest (click here)

Distance Running​

In 2024, Distance Running will be held in conjunction with the Sydney Marathon (10km and marathon events) and will be contested in both men's and women's competitions. Dates are Sunday 15th September 2024

Registration

Step 1: Complete the Expression of Interest form below

EOI for Distance Running

Step 2 : Contact your University Team Manager (UTM) to discuss representing your university. A minimum of two athletes (each gender is considered a different competition) are required to enter a University team in the competition.

Step 3: Once it has been agreeded that you can represent the University, please register online by clicking the both links below.

Marathon and 10k

Uni Sport registration

Pricing

Early Bird registration (3 October - 31 July)​

• Sydney Marathon: $170.00

Standard registration (1 August - 31 August)

• Sydney Marathon: $190.00

Late registration (1 September - 14 September)​

• Sydney Marathon: $195.00

Uniform

To compete for the Univeristy you will be required to wear the official Winged Victory Uniform, which can be purchased through the Sport Development Coordinator.

Athletics Singlet $45.00

Womens Crop top $50.00

If you have any further questions then please contact Tony Sephton Sport Performance Coordinator

tony.sephton@unimelb.edu.au

The Australian Boat Race is an annual rowing race between the University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney in the sport of Rowing.

Held annually, the venue alternates between the Yarra River in the heart of Melbourne and on Sydney Harbour. It encapsulates the long-standing rivalry between two great cities and two great universities.

Crews are selected from currently enrolled students at the University of Melbourne.

Expression of Interest (click here)

The Big Blue encapsulates the sporting rivalry between Victoria’s two largest Universities, Melbourne and Monash.

Rivals on and off the sporting field, the matches are played at Melbourne’s Parkville Campus or Monash’s Clayton Campus during Semester and offer a chance for students to represent their University in a local and competitive setting, at no cost.

A winner is declared at the conclusion of Semester 2 when the head-to-head results are tallied up.

1. Overall Champions
2. Big Blue results 2023
3. Big Blue results 2022

UniSport Nationals provide an opportunity for student-athletes at our 42 member universities from across Australia to compete head to head in a number of national standard sporting competitions.

Nationals are comprised of our flagship event, UniSport Nationals, and a number of standalone national championships throughout the year.The winners from each sport in UniSport Nationals will be combined with the winners of the various Nationals Championships throughout the year to name one university the Overall Nationals Champions.

1. UniSport results 2023
2. Unisport results 2022