College Sport for Semester 1 wraps up with Regatta

Before the weekend shopping crowds could pack the Melbourne CBD on the morning of Saturday, the 4th of May, a swarm of students from Melbourne University colleges had flooded the Yarra river bank just down the road. Donning the colours of their colleges on the scarves around their necks, they were there to cheer for their teams at the 2024 Intercollegiate Rowing Regatta.

One of the biggest events on the University’s college sports calendar, the Regatta has a history dating back to 1881. Ormond and Trinity, the two colleges that started the annual contest, have continued to be the dominant sides and shared the spoils this year too. While Trinity took out the gold medals in both Men’s First and Second VIII as well as Women’s Second VIII, Ormond finished first in Women’s First VIII.

There were a few firsts at this year’s regatta, with Life Saving Victoria coming on board to ensure the safety of everyone involved and Janet Clarke Hall, one of the smallest residential colleges at the University, entering a Men’s crew after many years.

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The College Sport competitions concluded the week following the regatta with the hockey and soccer finals. Winning 10 titles, Ormond ended up as the most successful college. Trinity was not far behind with its eight.

The Annual Buroinjin Cup will be held on Thursday 30 May, as a record 8 Colleges will compete this year:

• Ormond College
• St Hildas College
• Queens College
• Wilam Hall (Previously Medley)
• International House
• Newman College
• University College
• Trinity College

Buroinjin tickets for spectators available here:

Complete results: