2019 UTS Sport Mag

TEAL TALK THE OFFICIAL UTS SPORT MAGAZINE

Issue 01 | March 2019

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AUTUMN SPORT CALENDAR

INTERVARSITY IN 2018

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONSHIP

2018 UTS BLUES

SPORTING AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

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WELCOME WELCOME TO THE FIRST EDITION OF TEAL TALK, THE OFFICIAL UTS SPORT MAGAZINE FOR 2019.

We take a look back at some of the achievements of our clubs and teams in 2018 and what’s in store for 2019.

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Intervarsity in 2018

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UTS Taekwondo Club

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UTS Social Sports

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Enter the Dojo

There’s plenty for you to get involved in, whether it be social sport, intervarsity or playing for one of our sports clubs.

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UTS Sport FAQs

You can plan your first session of sport by checking out the Autumn events calendar on page 16.

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Autumn Sport Calendar

Read about our 2018 successes in intervarsity events and the Blues Sporting Awards of Excellence, a wonderful night celebrating the year that was.

We've got contributions from our sports clubs and, at the back, there's a full list of the clubs and the best way to get in contact with them.

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UTS Hockey Club

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UTS Ski Club

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UTS Fencing Club

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UTS Gordon Rugby

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UTS Sports Clubs

There are answers to the most commonly asked questions on page 15 and, if there's something we haven't covered, come in and see us in our office in Building 4, next to the gym.

It’s not too late to get back on track to achieving your New Year’s resolution of getting fit at ActivateFit.Gym. There are reduced student only prices and plenty of trainers to help you kick-start or get back into your fitness goals.

We hope you'll join us in 2019!

UTS SPORT TEAM

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TEAM UTS Athletics Div 1 Nationals

INTERVARSITY IN 2018 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONSHIPS The introduction of a new intervarsity structure in 2018 saw the former Eastern and Australian University Games become the National University Championships in a bid to create a more high performance competition — and that it did.

The year kicked off with UTS Sport hosting several of our own intervarsity competitions for universities in the Eastern region.

These competitions served as an opportunity for students who may not otherwise have had a chance to represent their home institution, and for teams to have a hit out before the National Championships. UTS hosted the NSW Men’s and Women’s 3x3 Basketball Championships, the UTS 5s Netball Championships, and the Intervarsity Bay Run. UTS claimed 1st at 3 out of 4 of these events; a great stepping stone on the way to Nationals.

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GOLD MEDALS WERE WON The main event on the intervarsity calendar was the Division 1 National University Championships where each team was trying to win the pennant (gold) for their university. Held on the Gold Coast, Team UTS battled it out against the top 10 universities in each sport, fighting for a grand final berth on the final day of competition. A new Nationals structure meant no team knew what to expect from the competition, other than it would be fierce. Team UTS rose to the challenge, with a record number of teams finishing in the top 4 of competition by the end of the week. Gold medals were won by Women’s Golf, our Open's sailing team, and for the 2nd year in a row, our Men’s and Women’s Futsal teams came out on top. A large number of teams also won silver and bronze medals, helping UTS to place 7th overall.

A GREAT SHOWDOWN The UTS intervarsity year finished off in spectacular fashion at the National T20 Championships held right here in Sydney.

The UTS team, made up of cricketers from a number of different clubs in Sydney’s grade cricket competition, continued to prove themselves as formidable opponents.

A s the week progressed and the competition organisers looked for ways around the unfavourable weather conditions, UTS steadily progressed through their round games. It looked like they may be able to make it through to the big dance.

It was down to the final 4, which was dominated by the Sydney-based universities, UNSW, MQU, USYD and UTS. UTS weren’t the favourites, however the team was able to topple UNSW in the semi-final, progressing to the final match where they would face MQU.

GOLD Futsal Men Futsal Women Golf Women Sailing Open T20 Cricket Men Ultimate Men (Div 2)

The final was set to be a great showdown with MQU having defeated the 2017 Champions, USYD, in their semi-final.

In the end MQU were no match for UTS as they put on a great show with Rohit Pulla taking a hat-trick to help UTS to victory.

TEAM UTS From the Gold Coast to the Snowy Mountains of Mt Buller, approximately 500 students represented Team UTS with pride and courage, competing in over 30 different sports. In 2019, Team UTS will again take on the National University Championships, looking to win some more gold medals. If you would like to be involved, keep an eye out for the details on our Facebook page, UTS Sport.

SILVER Athletics Men Athletics Women Basketball Women Handball Mixed Kendo Men Kendo Women Rowing Men Swimming Men Swimming Women Surfing Men Touch Women Volleyball Women 3x3 Women Snow Men

BRONZE Baseball Open Football Men Football Women Netball Women Rugby 7s Men Water Polo Women 3x3 Men Touch Mixed (Div 2) Basketball Men (Div 2)

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UTS TAEKWONDO CLUB TAEKWONDO ATHLETES The UTS Taekwondo Club has been established for over 20 years. As a club, we strive to create a friendly environment for all level Taekwondo athletes to develop and improve on their skills, fitness, confidence and discipline.

Over the years, our club members have competed and seen success at local, state, national and international competitions like the Oceania Championship. Most recently in November 2018, both our players performed exceptionally well at the ATNSW State Competition, each taking home a gold medal.

The Nationals Division 1 2018 team also placed 5th overall with 5 gold, 7 silvers and 3 bronze medals, with more than half the team competing in their first Taekwondo competition ever.

TRIAL CLASSES The UTS Taekwondo Club welcomes those of all belts, experience and backgrounds.

Your first two lessons are on us, so make sure you try our classes! It is recommended for those who have little taekwondo experience to try our Monday and Wednesday classes, as this gives you a good indication of what Taekwondo is, and how our club runs.

So what are you waiting for? Come to class in sport attire with a towel and water bottle and get ready for some kicks, punches and blocks!

If you have any questions, please contact us via email at utstaekwondo@gmail.com or join our Facebook group, just search UTS Taekwondo Club.

Hope to see you at one of our training sessions!

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EVERY THURSDAY 28 MARCH – 30 MAY 2.30 – 4.30 PM

EVERY FRIDAY 29 MARCH – 31 MAY 2 – 4 PM

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Register as a team or an individual. 8 week competition from 25th March.

(No games during the mid-semester break)

ENTER THE DOJO I WAS SELLING JIU-JITSU AND MYSELF This article shares the experience of opening a club in a new country, hopefully inspiring you to do the same despite the many obstacles you will face. Push forward, always.

Three years ago, I was a brown belt and needed to teach to be eligible for my next belt. I had moved from London to Sydney, from 26 clubs in the London region alone to 1 club in Sydney (in the Blue Mountains).

Before the big move I had already sent fifty or so emails to various places: gyms, schools, universities, community centres.

I was selling Jiu-Jitsu and myself, a free instructor. Depressingly, I received little response.

TEACHING AND TRAINING A couple of months after arriving, I started free lunch time sessions in the park with a few other jiu-jitsu expats, friends and colleagues. I continued my research but had very little luck.

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With the lack of clubs in my style to train in, I went and started to train in other arts/ combat sports, teaching and training on the mat a minimum of three times a week. This was tough with family life and a full-time job, but it got me to black belt level and the following year I came back to England for the grading.

KARATE DOJO Eventually, I secured our first indoor location at a Karate dojo in the CBD and borrowed some mats from a fellow martial artist.

The club was doing well, but the time slot was not popular as it was later at night.

Two years in, we got a couple weeks’ notice that the dojo was moving. Not an easy choice, but we decided to move on. This new start could get us back on track in terms of growth, but it could also mean the end of the club.

THEN IT STRUCK ME Our mats went into storage and I found a new place to rent with permanent mats just in time, allowing classes to continue without a break. I knew the slot was available as it was just after judo classes I was training at. Training in other martial arts at different locations gave me invaluable contacts and insight. Unfortunately, with increased prices and commitment we lost half our students.

With insufficient members, the lack of funding and a session time that was not ideal, we were stuck. Then it struck me, I was renting the space at a university, without being a club. I pulled out a 2-year old email thread, and just asked. I was put in touch with the manager of the UTS ActivateFit.Gym, He was very enthusiastic, and they had storage for our mats near the training room!

We had to increase prices, but also add more sessions.

Shortly after, I mentioned my interest in being a university club, and we started the process of affiliating just around O’Day (March 2017). We did not have an official stand for the biggest recruitment day of the year but could hang around the gym’s table.

It meant we had exposure: plenty of flyers distributed and many emails collected.

Recruitment started slowly, but we built up.

We reached a peak of 18 people on the mat & 25 paid memberships the first month after Clubs Day. We were able to get an extra grading in September with grading preparation, on top of the usual June and December gradings, meaning that our core of students were now orange belts.

We had on average 1 extra Saturday session per month (3 hours), with special guest instructors. The old mats were sold and returned and we co-bought 100sqm of brand new competition grade tatamis with the new Judo club at UTS. Fast forward a year, August 2018. I did not even have to show up at Clubs Day, it was entirely handled by our members. We now have more than a handful of higher grades including the soon-to-be instructors and always have a busy mat.

MANY THANKS Many thanks to all those who helped me on this journey, they know who they are.

FRANCK ROYER, LEAD INSTRUCTOR OF UTS JITSU UTS Jitsu train on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:15pm – 8:00pm Discounts are available for UTS Students and Staff. For more information about the club email contact@utsjitsu.com.au For more information on starting a UTS Sports Club, contact Sam Colless in the UTS Sport Office – Samuel.Colless@uts.edu.au

We became affiliated, and this allowed membership fees to go back to a competitive range.

KEEN NEWCOMERS August 2017, our first official Clubs Day, we had a core of keen newcomers who handled our dedicated stand.

Unsurprisingly, young students were better at recruiting other students than two old French dudes.

Article originally published at: https://medium.com/@royer.franck/enter-the-dojo-5f7023869c82

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2018 UTS BLUES SPORTING AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

HIGH LEVEL OF SUCCESS Each year, guests attending the UTS Blues Sporting Awards of Excellence are wowed by both the venue setup and the sporting achievements celebrated on the night.

The 2018 awards were no different, with guests treated to a gallery-inspired theme showcasing an Elite Athlete Program photoshoot from earlier in the year by photographer Chris Lew. The 2018 theme also celebrated UTS’s three Commonwealth Games representatives and our Winter Paralympian. Most importantly, the evening celebrated the many wonderful sporting achievements of 2018 by UTS Elite Athletes, Sporting Clubs and their members, and Intervarsity Teams.

While guests enjoyed a delicious 3 course meal from the Aerial UTS Function Centre, over 60 athletes and club members were recognised with various awards, starting with the Half and Full Sporting Blues. The Blues Awards are awarded to individuals who have reached a high level of success in their chosen sport and balanced this with their university studies. These athletes include state open representatives, national champions, international representatives and professional sportsmen and women.

Following these presentations, each of the UTS sports clubs had the opportunity to recognize their club person of the year, before the perpetual awards were presented.

The perpetual awards included Club of the Year, Team of the Year, Sports Manager of the Year, Sports Recognition Award and Service to Sport Award, which are awarded to club members with over 3 and 5 years of service respectively.

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The final awards of the evening were the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year.

Each award recognises an individual who has achieved success in the sporting field, in the classroom, and who has given back to the UTS Sport community.

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR In 2018, the Sportsman of the Year was Emmanuel Fakiye. Emmanuel had an impressive year of competition, kicking it off with being crowned the Australian National Champion in Triple Jump and qualifying to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games on home soil. The UTS Northern Suburbs Athletics Club member was the youngest competitor in the field and finished 15th in his first senior international competition.

Emmanuel finished off the year by representing UTS at the Division 1 National University Championships where he won gold in Triple Jump. He did all of this whilst continuing his studies in Engineering.

SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR The Sportswoman of the Year was presented to Water Polo player, Genevieve Longman.

Gen is a goalkeeper and plays National League for the UTS Balmain Tigers and is a member of the Australian Women’s Water Polo squad, which saw her spend most of the year travelling internationally to play. In between all of this and her postgraduate studies in law, Gen not only played for UTS at the Division 1 National Championships, winning a silver medal, she also took on the responsibility of managing the team.

Both Gen and Emmanuel are very deserving recipients of the prestigious Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year award.

2018 AWARD WINNERS 2018 was a fantastic year for our UTS Elite Athletes, Intervarsity teams and UTS Sports clubs.

The UTS Sport community are looking forward to another successful year in 2019.

HALF BLUES KRISTIE EDWARDS Athletics SASKIA HORLEY Cricket KATE HANNA Hockey AMY PARMENTER Netball KELLY SINGLETON Netball OLIVIA BARTRAM Rowing PATRICK HOLT Rowing NICK LAVERY Rowing JAMES WALDERSEE Rowing CLAUDIA BELL Rugby 7s ZACHARY ATTARD Swimming OLIVER SIGNORINI Swimming SHAUN CHAMPION Swimming CLARE VANZINO Touch Football CHRISTOPHER ELBITAR Touch Football

FULL BLUES EMMANUEL FAKIYE Athletics ED GODDARD Athletics CLAIRE O'BRIEN Netball BEN TUDHOPE Snow Sports MATT CURTIN Rowing DANIEL ALVARO Rugby League MARTIN TAUPAU Rugby League FINN ALEXANDER Sailing MAX BROOKS Surf Life Saving BRADLEY WOODWARD Swimming GENEVIEVE LONGMAN Water Polo

SPORTING AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE CLUB OF THE YEAR UTS Football Club TEAM OF THE YEAR UTS Men's and Women's Futsal SPORTS MANAGER OF THE YEAR Emily Leung (UTS Taekwondo Club) SPORTS RECOGNITION AWARD James Wee (UTS Swimming Club) SERVICE TO SPORT AWARD Andy West (UTS Norths Athletics Club) ROSS MILBOURNE ELITE ATHLETE TRAVEL AWARD Ed Goddard

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SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR Genevieve Longman Water Polo 14

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SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR Emmanuel Fakiye Athletics

UTS SPORT FAQS Q: DOES UTS HAVE A CRICKET CLUB? UTS has recently partnered with the North Sydney Bears, which fields five grade teams, junior teams, and both U15 and U18 Women's teams. A full Women’s program is coming for the 2019/2020 season. To be involved with the club check out their website northsydneycc.com.au There is also an opportunity to represent UTS at the T20 National University Championships towards the end of the year. Keep your eye out on our Facebook page (UTS Sport) for information and trial dates.

Q: DOES UTS HAVE ANY SPORTS FACILITIES? CAN WE PLAY SPORT ON CAMPUS? We do! UTS has a multi-purpose sports hall located in Building 4, called the Ross Milbourne Sports Hall (RMSH). A number of social competitions run throughout session and you can register as a team or individual on our website activateuts.com.au Q: DOES UTS HAVE A POOL? UTS does not have a pool, however fantastic student rates have been established for UTS students at the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, which is just a short walk from campus down Harris Street.

Q: I COULDN’T MAKE IT TO O’DAY, CAN I STILL JOIN A SPORTS CLUB? You most certainly can! Head to the Sport section of the website and select ‘Join a sports club’. Here you’ll find a complete list of our sports clubs and the best way to go about joining.

Q: WHY ISN’T THE SPORTS HALL AVAILABLE FOR ME TO PLAY BASKETBALL? The RMSH is primarily a teaching space and is often booked out for teaching purposes.

In the free time, students and staff can book a half court for basketball or netball, 3 badminton courts or the dance studio.

Everyone using RSHM must be a current UTS or UTS Insearch student. All bookings can be made online at activateuts.com.au Q: I MISSED THE CUT-OFF DATE TO APPLY FOR THE ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM, CAN I STILL BE A PART OF THE PROGRAM? The Elite Athlete Program has a mid-year application window for those who missed the Autumn cut-off date, or who are commencing their studies mid-year.

Applications will open online via our website activateuts.com.au on July 1st and close July 12th.

Q: HOW DO WE PLAY SPORT FOR THE UNIVERSITY? You can represent UTS in a number of different sports at intervarsity events (uni vs uni) throughout each session. Check out the events calendar on page 16 to see what’s coming up and keep an eye out on our Facebook page (UTS Sport) and our Instagram (@utssport) for more information.

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CALENDAR AUTUMN SESSION

MARCH

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INTERVARSITY Surfing Day

CENSUS

INTERVARSITY BAY RUN Open to UTS sports clubs members, UTS students and UTS staff

STATE OF ORIGIN PARTY Our epic State of Origin party is back in The Underground@UTS!

10 – 12

FINAL STUVAC (Study vacation)

10 SUMMERFEST Celebrate the start of Session 1 with Allday, Kota Banks, Paces and Ebony Boadu

17 NATIONALS TRIATHLON Represent Team UTS at a National Level

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11 – 14 NATIONALS ATHLETICS Represent Team UTS at a National Level

13 BASKETBALL 3X3 Registration is free!

22 – 28 MID-SESSION STUVAC (Study vacation)

SOCIAL SPORT Commences in the RMSH, check out page 9 to register

NATIONALS SWIMMING Represent Team UTS at a National Level

13 EXAM TIMETABLE Released

18 FUTSAL WORLD CUP Registration is free!

10 – 14

15 – 29 FINAL ASSESSMENT PERIOD

JULY 1 MID YEAR EAP Applications Open

7 – 11 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONSHIPS Div 2

12 MID YEAR EAP Applications Close

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ActivateFit.Gym offers the latest facilities with experienced and friendly instructors to make your health and well-being experience the best it can be. Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, ActivateFit.Gym offers exclusive UTS Student/Staff/Alumni membership options, is open to the public and is also now open 7 days a week.

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AS A MEMBER YOU WILL RECEIVE ACCESS TO: Over 50 group exercise classes (all inclusive) Some of Sydney’s most experienced personal trainers FREE physical assessment and tailored basic exercise program (6 & 12 month memberships) Locker and shower facilities A large range of cardio & strength machines Olympic lifting platforms

UTS HOCKEY CLUB ALWAYS RECRUITING, ALWAYS WINNING! UTS Hockey Club is one of the oldest and largest competitive Sport Clubs at UTS. Formed in 1982, we grew to over 360 active registered members in 2018, from under 7s to Masters. Teams competed across the main Sydney Men’s and Women’s winter competitions, indoor hockey, as well as our Social Mixed 6s comp and Junior Development programmes.

In 2018 we enjoyed an exceptional year of results, which included FIVE Major Premierships, with eight teams in total reaching Grand Finals, plus another four teams reaching semi-finals. This was a fantastic reward for the hard work put in by players, coaches and administrators.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2018 MAJOR PREMIERS: Men’s 1st Grade Men’s Masters 1st Grade Women’s 4th Grade Women’s mUTS Under 11s – mixed CONGRATULATIONS ALSO TO OUR RUNNERS UP: Men’s 2nd Grade Women’s 5th Grade Women's 4th Grade (2)

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From Juniors to Masters, we had 12 out of 18 teams reach their finals series in 2018 – a sensational result! The Club caters for all skill levels – from Novice right through to International. One of our star players is Kate Hanna, who played 31 games for the Hockeyroos and is a current UTS student.

TRAINING Training is on Thursday nights at Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre – Pitch #2.

We have a clubhouse right next to the pitch, beneath the Western Grandstand.

Training will start in February, with the main Sydney competitions due to start at the end of March and run through to Finals in September.

As well as on-field activities, we also hold social events throughout the season, which is a great way to meet more people from across the Club.

If you are keen to join, please check out our website www.utshockey.org, Facebook page UTSHockey or for more information, email info@utshockey.org

UTS SKI CLUB SKI AND BOARD UTS (SKIBUTS) Ski and Board UTS (Skibuts) as a club has continued to flourish after turning 30, with an unforgettable year in 2018. We are lucky enough to practice a sport that not only challenges us, but brings our 300+ members together throughout the year, even when the snow isn’t around.

The success & achievements that our incredible team have accomplished in the past year cannot be understated.

NATIONALS SNOW In September, we took a team of only 27 to Mt Buller for Nationals Snow hosted by UniSport Australia. In a ver y tough competition our athletes performed to the highest of standards, with our members achieving the following results on and off the slopes:

Our presence off the slopes also continues to grow each year. We hold many social meetups, fitness/trampoline sessions, and on-snow events which provide an opportunity to get to know our amazing club as we prepare for the coming winter.

PLANNED FOR 2019 What do we have planned for 2019? We host one of the highlights of the year in Thredbo from 20 to 27 July with our Social Trip, where 60 members live it up in Winter Wonderland. Following this, we see Nationals Snow returning to Thredbo from 25 to 29 August where we look to back up our success for another top placing.

Be sure to check out and follow us on Instagram (@skibuts) and Facebook (Ski & Board UTS) to see what we’re up to and keep track of our events throughout the year, trips and Nationals Snow sign up!

UNI SPORT WINNERS: 4th Overall (3 Gold, 1 Silver, 8 Bronze) JAMES PHILLIPS Overall Freestyle Ski Male Champion JULIANA NIX 2018 Moguls Women’s Champion 3rd Place in Women’s XC Relay (First placing in UTS History) MAX HOUGH Club Person of the Year BEN TUDHOPE Full Blue Award at the UTS Sporting Awards of Excellence

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UTS FENCING CLUB ONGUARD – FENCING IS FUN – STAY FIT AND HEALTHY Fencing has a long and noble history.

The first fencing bouts are believed to have taken place in ancient Egypt, with modern fencing evolving from Spain as a sporting ritual to keep its military fit and healthy.

Fencing is fun, and at UTS Fencing Club we practise with all three Olympic fencing weapons – the foil, epee and sabre.

UTS Fencing Club is one of the most successful and competitive clubs in Oceania. As we continue to grow and nurture new talent, we welcome everyone to our club – beginners through to state, national and international fencers.

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ALL SKILL LEVELS With us you can learn from world-class coaches. You can train side-by-side with current and past Australian national representatives, Commonwealth, National and State Champions, and fencers of all skill levels.

Our Club Patron is Professor Attila Brungs, UTS Vice Chancellor, who is a Commonwealth Veteran Fencing Championship medallist and represented Australia in 2014 and 2018. Professor Brungs is also the Club’s Sabre Captain.

LOOKING TO GET INVOLVED? You don’t have to be a competition fencer to participate and enjoy this sport. For those with no fencing experience, we offer beginner and intermediate classes at the start of each session. For those with fencing experience, you can join as a club member directly and participate in our weekly training sessions.

Various social and networking events are held throughout the year. The club also conducts domestic and international tours.

In addition, there are also events with fencers from other Australian universities; these include the National University Championships and the Club Championships.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS • Use of club equipment during training

sessions – individual gear as well as

electronic boxes (scoring equipment) • Competition opportunities as a

representative of UTS Fencing Club • Opportunities for UTS students to

participate in the UniSport Nationals

Division 1 events TRAINING LOCATIONS UTS Sydney Boys High Stadium (Cleveland Street, Moore Park on-site of Sydney Boys High School) Monday: 6pm – 8.15pm Wednesday: 6pm – 10pm Saturday: 3pm – 6pm

LEARN TO FENCE PROGRAM LOCATION Ross Milbourne Sports Hall on the corner of Harris St and Thomas St, University of Technology Sydney (Broadway Campus).

Day and time are to be confirmed at the start of each session.

HOW CAN THE CLUB BE CONTACTED? Email: contactus@utsfencing.com Facebook: utsfencing Website: utsfencing.com UTS FENCING SCHOLARSHIP The UTS Fencing Club Scholarship aims to assist UTS students with a record of achievement in the sport of fencing.

The scholarship may include financial assistance for training and competitions.

For more information email contactus@utsfencing.com SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY: • Must be an enrolled student at UTS • Must be a current member of

UTS Fencing Club • Must have a record of top national

Junior and/or Senior results • Must demonstrate an ability,

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Ambassador for the UTS Fencing Club

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UTS GORDON RUGBY DARWIN’S BIG HOPE JOINS UTS GORDON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2018 was a year of improvement for Gordon Rugby. The Colts teams (U21s) had a stellar year, with all 3 teams coming 2nd. 2019 will see a number of new recruits debut for the club, with one of them being Hone Edwards.

Hone joined Gordon from Dar win via Newcastle. A utility back, Hone was recently selected in the Australian Uni Roos at the age of 19 - the same team Gordon & UTS flyer Brandon Quinn got his break into the Australian 7s squad.

WE CAUGHT UP WITH HONE FOR A FEW QUICK QUESTIONS Q: WHAT ENCOURAGED YOU TO JOIN GORDON AND UTS? My reason for joining Gordon Rugby is the opportunity to play at a higher level and be a part of a program that is successful in developing my skill level. I joined UTS as a student because of the support they offer towards student athletes and how prestigious the universit y is.

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Q: WHAT COURSE ARE YOU STUDYING, AND WHAT ARE YOUR LONG TERM GOALS WITH YOUR RUGBY AND CAREER? The course I am studying is a Bachelor of Business. My long-term goal in rugby is to play at the highest level I possibly can and to continue developing my skills and leadership. My long-term goals are to just be happy with whichever pathway I end up in.

Q: YOU RECENTLY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIAN UNIROOS AT THE NATIONAL 7S. WHAT WAS THAT EXPERIENCE LIKE? The experience with the Australian Uni Roos was awesome because I gained experience in playing at a higher level.

It was great to play against some of the best players in the country and learn from the experienced players in the team.

UTS SPORTS CLUBS ATHLETICS The UTS Northern Suburbs Athletic Club is one of the most successful athletics clubs in Australia, winning the Athletics NSW Club Championships for the last 5 years. The club is based at Rotary Athletics Field Chatswood West, Sydney's leading grass track. activateuts.com.au/clubs/athletics

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL UTS AFC, is one of the premier Aussie Rules Football clubs in NSW, playing in the Sydney AFL competition. The club has teams in all 5 Senior Men's divisions, 2 Senior Women's teams, and newly formed men's U19's team. activateuts.com.au/clubs/australian-football

BADMINTON If you are looking to get involved in some great badminton action, come and play with us! Our club members meet twice a week, with training sessions held at UTS Ross Milbourne Sports Hall on campus, and Sydney Boys High School (SBHS) Stadium in Moore Park. activateuts.com.au/clubs/badminton

BASKETBALL The UTS Basketball Club is one of the most sought out sports club in UTS, providing both a social and competitive pathway for all its members. The club caters to casual players all the way through to those playing at a state league level. activateuts.com.au/clubs/basketball

CAPOEIRA Interested in martial arts but not sure where to begin? Capoeira is a dynamic Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, gymnastics, music and ritualistic fighting. The UTS Capoeira Club provides an open and high-energy environment for members. activateuts.com.au/clubs/capoeira

CRICKET The UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club is a premier sporting club at UTS competing in the Sydney Premier Cricket Competition, a feeder for the NSW State Team. activateuts.com.au/clubs/cricket

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UTS SPORTS CLUBS DOUTS Scuba Diving The UTS Scuba Club, DOUTS provides economical year-round diving opportunities. We run or organise trips locally, interstate and internationally. The club is open all UTS students, UTS staff and alumni, and a limited number of community members. activateuts.com.au/clubs/scuba-douts

ESPORTS UTS Esports is the official esports club for the University of Technology Sydney. We comprise of gamers, streamers, amateur, competitive and professional career players. UTS Esports offers gamers who are interested in esports as a pathway to explore their interests. activateuts.com.au/clubs/esports

FENCING The UTS Fencing Club has a history of success, with club members representing internationally, nationally and at state competitions.

The club offers training in all three weapons of fencing. activateuts.com.au/clubs/fencing

FOOTBALL The UTS Football Club welcomes players who are UTS students, UTS alumni, or just plain fans of the University! We have both Men's and Women's teams that compete across numerous divisions in the Northern Suburbs Football Association. activateuts.com.au/clubs/football

FUTSAL UTS Northside Futsal Club is a representative club based on the Northern Beaches and North Shore of Sydney, competing in the NSW Premier League. We have teams from Juniors through to Opens in both Men’s and Women’s that compete in the summer months. activateuts.com.au/clubs/futsal

GRIDIRON The UTS Gridiron Club competes in the NSW Gridiron Football League and is one of the best equipped clubs in Sydney. It is home to the UTS Gators, which have three teams: Men’s 18+, Women’s 18+ and Colts (15-18 years). activateuts.com.au/clubs/gridiron

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UTS SPORTS CLUBS HANDBALL The UTS Handball Club competes in European Handball, training at the Ross Milbourne Sports Hall and at the UTS Sydney Boys High School Stadium in Moore Park. The club has a strong pride in developing the best junior handball talent in the city of Sydney. activateuts.com.au/clubs/handball

HOCKEY The UTS Hockey Club is an exciting and fun club with over 350 Junior and Senior members, making it one of the largest organised clubs in Sydney. The club also uses top facilities, with all training and games on artificial surfaces. activateuts.com.au/clubs/hockey

JITSU UTS Jitsu Club believes that everyone should have self-confidence and be skilled in self-defence. If you just want to have fun and meet new people while learning lifesaving skills, then join UTS Jitsu! activateuts.com.au/clubs/jitsu

JUDO Judo is a complete and effective form of training for anyone looking to build their fitness, coordination, confidence and self-defence. activateuts.com.au/clubs/judo

KARATE Looking for something that balances self-defence, meditative traditional martial arts, and yet is an exciting sport? Then try UTS Karate-do classes!

UTS Karate-do offers the most depth and variety and is more than just a sport or a set of fancy or dangerous techniques. activateuts.com.au/clubs/karate

KENDO UTS Kendo is a club that trains in the sword fencing martial art that originated in Japan. Kendo translates to "the way of the sword" and through its physical and philosophical elements, we learn to strengthen our mind, body and spirit through every strike. activateuts.com.au/clubs/kendo

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UTS SPORTS CLUBS NETBALL Established in 2009, the UTS Netball Club is currently one of UTS's most active sports clubs, offering a variety of netball events throughout the year.

The club runs its own Mixed Netball competition on Sunday in the RMSH. activateuts.com.au/clubs/netball

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE The UTS Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) is about getting all city-dwellers as far away as possible from the city skyscrapers! The range of activities offered at the club include rock-climbing, canyoning, bush walking, abseiling and camping, and difficulties range from easy to extreme. activateuts.com.au/clubs/outdoor-adventure-club

OZ TAG To satisfy recent student demand, the UTS Oztag Club is now part of the Sydney City Social Oztag Competition, to which students of all abilities can participate with and against other UTS students and the greater community.

These competitions are held just down the road at Wentworth Park. activateuts.com.au/clubs/oz-tag

ROWING The UTS Rowing Club is one of Australia’s leading clubs and is recognised as a centre of rowing excellence in Australia. Not just for the elite, the club runs an introductory ‘Learn to Row’ program catered exclusively for students and staff of UTS of any fitness and experience level. activateuts.com.au/clubs/rowing

RUGBY LEAGUE The UTS Rugby League Club competes in the NSW Tertiary Rugby League Competition as well as the Tertiary Nines competition held mid way through the regular season. They have a newly formed partnership with the Leichhardt Wanderers. activateuts.com.au/clubs/rugby-league

RUGBY UNION In 2013 UTS formed a partnership with Gordon Rugby Football Club, a Sydney Rugby Union Shute Shield Premiership Club. The ability to assist rugby players and help them gain an education will benefit them as they move into a career. activateuts.com.au/clubs/rugby-union

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UTS SPORTS CLUBS SKI AND BOARD Ski and Board UTS is one of the most notorious sporting clubs at UTS enjoying both the competitive and social aspects of sport. If winter is your wonderland, then become a member of the club that knows how to have fun on and off the slopes. activateuts.com.au/clubs/ski-and-board

SQUASH The UTS Squash Club is a club that aims to bring together both social and competitive squash players. We compete annually at the National University Championships and welcome players of all skill levels who are eager to learn or play squash. activateuts.com.au/clubs/squash

SURFING The UTS Surfing Club is a newly established sporting community focused on both the social and competitive aspects of our sport. Whether you are a complete grom (beginner) or an experienced shredder, everyone is welcome. activateuts.com.au/clubs/surfing

SWIMMING After a rebuild in 2017, the UTS Swimming club is back on track and looking to move forwards. UTS Swimming has an agreement with Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre that gives all club members subsidised rates to use their facility, so get in contact to find out more. activateuts.com.au/clubs/swimming

TABLE TENNIS UTS Table Tennis Club caters for all levels of players, from social and fun to competitive, and has done so since its inception in 2013. The club holds regular training sessions at the RMSH. During the course of a session, students can request assistance from their peers, and practice diligently. activateuts.com.au/clubs/table-tennis

TAEKWONDO Our classes cater for all experience levels. We understand that everyone takes up Taekwondo for different reasons, including wanting to join a University Club, learning a martial art, improving physical fitness, increased flexibility and tone. activateuts.com.au/clubs/taekwondo

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UTS SPORTS CLUBS TARGET RIFLE UTS Target Rifle Club provides members of all skill levels to practice and compete in Fullbore Target Rifle. In this discipline, the distance ranges from 300m to 1000m, hitting a bullseye with open sights and becoming reliant on skill, practice and concentration. activateuts.com.au/clubs/target-rifle

TENNIS City Community Tennis (CCT) manages the UTS Tennis Club for UTS Students and staff; whether a beginner or elite player, interested in learning tennis or ready to compete at the National University Championships. activateuts.com.au/clubs/tennis

TOUCH FOOTBALL The UTS Touch Football Club is one of the most social and competitive clubs on campus. We cater for beginners through to touch elites in competitions across Sydney and of course the pinnacle of University – National University Championships. activateuts.com.au/clubs/touch-football

TRIATHLON The Balance and UTS Tri Club is a club that prides itself on providing the support for everyone to have a dig (have a go) at the triathlon. It teaches and coaches the disciplines while at the same time making sure that the team is having fun. activateuts.com.au/clubs/triathlon

ULTIMATE FRISBEE Ultimate Frisbee is an eclectic mix of rugby, AFL, netball and gridiron – among other sports. Mixed teams play this non-contact sport, which runs competitions all year round so it’s a perfect way of keeping fit, and you can play during other sports off seasons! activateuts.com.au/clubs/ultimate-frisbee

VOLLEYBALL As one of the elite clubs at UTS, the UTS Volleyball Club forms Men's and Women's representative teams which compete in the Sydney Volleyball League and Australian Volleyball League, the premier competitions in NSW and Australia. activateuts.com.au/clubs/volleyball

WATER POLO UTS Balmain Water Polo Club is one of Australia’s oldest and most successful Water Polo Clubs. Since the 1948 London Olympics, Balmain Water Polo has produced over 21 Olympic Athletes. activateuts.com.au/clubs/water-polo

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