The University's sporting teams are collectively known as Winged Victory. Nike, the Greek Godess of Victory is our symbol and a poet Homer's promise, to 'grow in the esteem of future generations" is our motto. Together they create the University's crest, which guides our aspiration to compete and contribute in equal measure Our representative sport program is recognised as one of Australia's most successful. The majority of inter-university sporting opportunities are provided through the national sporting body UniSport Australia. In recent times, the University has been Overall University National Champion in 2008, 2012 and 2013 and National Runner Up on three other occasions in 2009, 2014 and 2017.
Express of interest form
What are UniSport Nationals?
UniSport Nationals provide an opportunity for students at our 43 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.
What are UniSport Nationals?
UniSport Nationals provide an opportunity for students at our 43 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.
2023 Location
This years flagship event will be held on the Gold Coast during the dates of 23-29 September 2023.
A list of the other nationals events can be found on the link below.
Unisport nationals Events 2023
Sports
The event on the Gold Coast will feature 32 different sports, where approximately 7500 athletes will compete for the national title. Melbourne are currently ranked third best university in the overall standings with 8 national titles, trialing behind Sydney university and UTS.
for a full list of sports click the link below.
Accommodation & services
Melbourne University will stay in 2 hotels on the Gold Coast, creating an athlete villiage environment. We will have a support team of upto 12 staff, who will provide physiotherapy treatments, soft tissue massage, recovery workouts and team management support. Our support team is often the best qualified at the competition.
Expression of interest to compete
Melbourne University aims to take the best student-athletes for this competition, and compete in honours in every sport. If you think you fit that description, then please fill out the expression of interest below. These details will be passed on to the team managers, who will inform you of when trials will take place.
Please click the link below to select the sport you are interested in.
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.
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.
If you want to coach one of our representative teams at Uni Nationals, then please submit your application here.
Uni Nationals Accommodation
We will be having two properties this year, as the demand for accommodation in the Gold Coast is really high this time of the year. 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.
Information and costs
Applications have now closed.
We have been able to provide financial support to over 85 students from 20 different sporting teams.
Semester 1 - Intervarsity Events
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.
2023 Mens Champions - Melbourne University
The much-anticipated clash between Melbourne University (MELB) and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) men's basketball teams took place at UTS's Ross Milbourne Sports Centre, drawing a fervent crowd eager to witness the final game of the 2023 UBL season.
Right from the start, both teams displayed a high level of intensity, captivating the packed stadium. MELB managed to gain an early advantage, leading 25-19 at the end of the first quarter. Their dominance continued in the second quarter, extending their lead to 50-33 by halftime.
In the second half, UTS fought back fiercely, spurred on by their captain and Health student, Tom Buvac, who contributed an impressive 30 points to the team's score. Despite his outstanding performance, MELB proved to be the stronger side. Matt Roseby, a Bachelor of Commerce student, and Joel Rimes, pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy, combined for over 40 points. Additionally, Dihan Wiggett, a Bachelor of Commerce student, displayed his value with 15 points and an impressive 16 rebounds.
UTS made a valiant attempt at a comeback, but MELB's accuracy in shooting proved to be the decisive factor, keeping the home team's challenge at bay. In the end, MELB emerged victorious, securing the trophy with a final score of 77-67.
The match provided an exhilarating display of skill and determination from both teams, leaving the crowd thoroughly entertained. Melbourne University's impressive performance and shooting prowess ultimately secured them a well-deserved win against UTS.
2023 Melbourne University Women's UBL
The women's team of Melbourne University underwent a remarkable transformation in the 2023 UBL season, under the guidance of their newly appointed head coach, Keith Noack. With a series of impressive performances, the team began their campaign with an exceptional three consecutive victories against Adelaide University, RMIT in a local derby, and UWA.
During their away trip to Perth, they faced a strong Curtin University team, resulting in their first loss of the season. However, displaying great resilience, they swiftly rebounded and secured two consecutive wins against ACU and Victoria University. Despite encountering setbacks in subsequent matches against USC and UTAS, they finished the season on a positive note by securing a victory over Fed Uni, culminating in a record of six wins and three losses, which propelled them into the finals.
In the highly anticipated clash against the heavily favored UTS team from Sydney, the Melbourne Uni women's team delivered their finest performance of the season, overwhelming UTS with an impressive 82-60 victory.
Advancing to the semi-finals, they faced an all-Melbourne showdown against the defending champions, La Trobe Uni. Unfortunately, their journey came to an end as La Trobe exhibited a dominant display, securing a 74-52 victory. Nevertheless, the team takes immense pride in their progress throughout the season and eagerly looks forward to the 2024 season, aiming to build upon their achievements.
For more information about the UBL click the link below.
Please open this link to the latest Update for Unisport Athletic Nationals, held in Runaway Bay, Gold Coast, QL
Update: Update Feb-March
EOI: Athletics Nationals Expression of Interest
Register for the event: Athletics Nationals 2023
Semester 2 - Intervarsity Events
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.
Current results for 2023
Remaining Fixtures.
Friday 4th August Table Tennis Male /Female teams Monash
Monday 7th August Badminton Male /Female teams Melbourne
Fixture still to be arranged
Golf
Water Polo
Rowing
The UniSport Nationals provide an opportunity for students to compete against universities from across Australia in a number of national standard sporting competitions. The Nationals are comprised of our flagship event, UniSport Nationals Div 1 and Div 2, and a number of standalone national championships throughout the year.
The winners from each sport in Nationals Div 1 and Div 2 will be combined with the winners of the various Nationals Championships throughout the year to name one university the Overall Nationals Champions.
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.
A full calendar of UniSport Australia events can be found on the events page on the UniSport Australia website.
- You must be an enrolled student at the University of Melbourne to be eligible for selection in any intervarsity event.
- If you want more details? Contact the Sport Performance Coordinator
University Champions 2022
The University of Melbourne continued to prove it is one of the country’s premier sporting universities by winning six National Championships at the 2022 Uni Nationals in Perth, taking the University's tally for 2022 to seven after Women's Freestyle claimed gold at Snow Nationals in early September, to claim third overall in the 2022 overall rankings. The seven titles mean the University claims the John Campbell Trophy as South Overall Champions.
Resources
See below key Athlete, Team Manager and Coach resources and documents that are related to Uni Nationals events
- Online WV Participant Agreement 2023
- Expression of Interest 2023
- Representative Sport Policy
- E-Cart - online payment portal
Contact Us
Can’t find what you’re looking for? For further information regarding Winged Victory and Intervarsity Sport, please contact the Sport Performance Coordinator Tony Sephton on (03) 8344 3833 or via tony.sephton@unimelb.edu.au