2016 INFORMATION BOOKLET
KENNETH TO SWIMMING BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
CONTENTS Introduction Testimonials Benefits and Services Elite Athlete Friendly University Network Special Admission Scheme Partner Programs and Scholarships How to apply
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IMPORTANT DATES 2015
2016
30 OCTOBER 2015
1 DECEMBER 2015
29 JANUARY 2016
26 FEBRUARY 2016
2016 Elite Athlete and Performers Special Admissions Scheme Applications for 5 bonus ATAR points CLOSE.
UTS Elite Athlete Program Housing Scholarship applications OPEN. Remember to include your personal statement!
UTS Elite Athlete Program Housing Scholarship applications CLOSE.
UTS Elite and Emerging Athlete Program Scholarships CLOSE.
Applicants will be notified if they are successful in earlyFebruary 2016.
Successful applicants will be notified by mid-March.
Successful applicants will be notified in December 2015 (see page 12).
UTS Elite and Emerging Athlete Program Scholarship Applications OPEN.
Reapplications for the UTS Elite Athlete Program for existing scholars CLOSE.
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ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN SPORT AND EDUCATION For over 20 years, UTS Sport has been committed to assisting athletes in their desire to combine high performance sport participation with a tertiary education. In 2015, we supported the largest number of athletes to date, providing scholarships to over 200 elite and emerging athletes across 35 different sports, including Olympians, World Champions, World University Championship competitors, and National and State level representatives. Following the principles of the Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) Network, our program has an overriding objective to assist our student athletes in combining high-performance sport and a tertiary education. Our experience in this field means that we understand
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pursuing both academic and sporting goals can be difficult to balance. With the right support and encouragement, we know this can be achieved. In order to assist students with this balancing act, a funding program established by ActivateUTS via UTS Sport provides support to high achievers in a wide range of sporting pursuits through the UTS Elite and Emerging Athlete Program. Program members can take advantage of a wide range of benefits, which may include: financial assistance (elite scholars), free ActivateFit gym membership (including consultation and programming), grants towards intervarsity sporting tournaments, assistance with academic matters and travel grants for international representation.
In 2016, in conjunction with UTS Housing, we will again be offering two additional scholarships that provide free accommodation at UTS Housing for one university year, to further assist participants in achieving their sporting and academic pursuits. If you are an elite or emerging athlete wanting to find the perfect balance in achieving your academic and sporting goals, then the UTS EAP is for you.
CLAIRE O’BRIEN NETBALL BACHELOR OF SPORT AND EXERCISE MANAGEMENT
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PAT CUMMINS CRICKET BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
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TESTIMONIALS ED DE CARVALHO MASTER OF MEDIA ARTS AND PRODUCTION • Senior Australian Men’s Lightweight Men’s Quad Scull crew, competing at the 2015 World Rowing Championships in Aiguebelette, France in August. • Multiple Open medallist at the 2015 Australian National Rowing Championships, including gold in the Open Men’s Lightweight Quad. I heard about the EAP program through friends and competitors who had been studying at UTS whilst being supported by the Program in their chosen sport. I applied to get the most out of my time whilst studying at UTS and to be supported in my sporting pursuits whilst studying. So far the EAP has been more than helpful. Without question, the support from the EAP has let me compete whilst not having to stress about being absent from class or submitting assignments at a later date.
LUCINDA WHITTY BACHELOR BUSINESS
• 2012 London Olympic Silver Medallist Sailing I first heard about the Elite Athlete Program at my very first open day and applied because I thought having the extra support through the program would help a lot with trying to manage my studies along with my sporting commitments. My experience on the program has been fantastic! I wouldn’t have been able to achieve what I have without the program. It has allowed me to be flexible with my study program whilst being overseas training or in competition. The support is amazing and definitely needed for athletes to balance their commitments.
PAT CUMMINS BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
• Youngest ODI and T20 international player in Australian history • World Cup Champion 2015 • BBL 03 champion • Champions League 2012 Champion • IPL 2014 Champion During my first year of Uni, Cricket started to get really busy and I looked online to see if there was a way to gain flexibility during my uni periods and whilst I was competing. The main reason I applied was because I spend a lot of time out of the country or the state and I needed help with timing for assignments and exams. The EAP has been extremely efficient and helpful. It has meant that I can continue studying even though I am overseas for most of the year and instead of perhaps only doing one subject per semester, I have been able to maintain up to three.
I would have not been as successful in studying or high performance sport without the support from the EAP, Aimee Purcell, the facilities at UTS and the UTS Rowing Coaches.
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KIERAN ROCHE TRIATHLON BACHELOR OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
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BENEFITS AND SERVICES As members of the UTS Elite and Emerging Athlete Program, scholarship holders may receive: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (ELITE ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS ONLY) UTS Elite Athletes receive financial assistance in the form of a cash grant to assist with their academic and sporting pursuits. This is paid in two installments, one in each semester. ACCESS TO FACILITIES Elite and Emerging Scholarship holders are offered FREE membership to the ActivateFit gym along with access to Consultation and Programming services to assist with their training regime while on campus. TAILORED TRAINING Scholarship holders are eligible to take part in tailored strength and conditioning training sessions at UTS’ state-of-theart training facilities at the Broadway campus.
UNIVERSITY GAMES GRANTS All Elite and Emerging scholarship holders are eligible for subsidised fees when competing for UTS in intervarsity sporting competitions such as Eastern and Australian University Games. ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE Participants receive assistance and support in balancing their study and sport commitments from the Elite Athlete Program, via the Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) Network (see page 11). This may include helping student athletes with enrolment, liaising with UTS Academic staff regarding flexibility for sporting commitments and a tutoring program.
INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE To assist with associated travel costs (such as accommodation, airfares and registration fees) financial assistance of up to $1500 may be provided to student athletes who are selected in a national team and are required to travel overseas for competition.
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GABRIELLA O’GRADY ATHLETICS BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION (PUBLIC COMMUNICATION) BACHELOR OF LAWS
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ELITE ATHLETE FRIENDLY UNIVERSITY NETWORK UTS is a member of the Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) Network, which means elite athletes have access to appropriate support services, helping facilitate academic success. UTS is a member of the Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) Network, which means elite athletes have access to appropriate support services, helping facilitate academic success. As a member of the EAFU Network, UTS has made a commitment to attempt to assist athletes in the following areas: < Assessment – assistance with assignment extension requests and defer exam requests
< Examinations – assistance negotiating location and supervision arrangements
< Timetable/study planning - helping to find best fit for sporting and academic commitments
< Lecture flexibility – assistance negotiating alternate attendance if there is a clash of schedules.
< Enrolment assistance
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE EAFU NETWORK, CONTACT THE UTS SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGER
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THE UTS ELITE ATHLETES AND PERFORMERS SPECIAL ADMISSION SCHEME (Application for additional five ATAR Points)
UTS offers a special entry scheme for undergraduate applicants whose education has been affected by elite level training or performing commitments during study relevant for entry to UTS. This scheme affords national level athletes the opportunity to gain 5 extra points on the standard ATAR cutoff for their course. ELIGIBILITY An applicant will be considered an elite athlete if they have officially represented their school or state at national level competition during Years 11 and 12 or during other studies relevant to their application and your selection to the relevant team was competitive. UAC APPLICATION All Special Admission â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Elite Athletes and Performers applicants are also required to submit a UAC application for university admission (as per normal practice). They may also be required to fulfill other requirements such as completing a personal statement. Please ensure that the UTS section of the UAC guide is checked for any requirements related to the courses that are being applied for. In addition to applying for admission through UAC, an application form must be completed and submitted to UTS with supporting documents from coaches, national sporting bodies and the athleteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s educational institution.
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Applications open: 5 August 2015 Applications close: 30 October 2015 How to apply: Send completed application with supporting documentation to: UTS Student Centre Building 1, 15 Broadway Ultimo NSW 2007. Successful applicants will be informed of the outcome in December 2015. The application form can be found here: http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/ undergraduate/essential-information/educationalaccess-schemes/elite-athletes-or Please note, should the student wish to apply for the UTS Elite and Emerging Athlete Program, this must be completed separately and only once they have been accepted into a course at UTS.
JAMES CLARK WATER POLO BACHELOR OF PROPERTY ECONOMICS
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UTS SPORT PARTNER PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS UTS Sport has established a number of scholarships with key partners as part of the UTS Elite Athlete Program. UTS EAP HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP A considerable fund has been established by ActivateUTS and UTS Housing to provide two EAP Housing Scholarships to support two members of the UTS Elite Athlete Program in their sporting and academic pursuits. These highly sought after and prestigious scholarships provide each recipient with a single room in an apartment at UTS Housing accommodation for the period of one university year. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR 2016: < The student must be enrolled either full-time or part time at UTS < The student must be eligible for the UTS Elite Athlete Program and compete at a national or international level in their sport.
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Please note: Athletes holding a sporting scholarship with another Australian University will not be considered for this scholarship. Applications open: 1 December 2015 Applications close: 29 January 2016 HOW TO APPLY: The application form can be found on the ActivateUTS website from the 1st December: http://www.activateuts.com.au/ Sport/EliteAthleteProgram Application forms must be submitted with supporting documents and a one page statement outlining how the scholarship would assist their sporting and academic pursuits. Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application in early February 2016.
ROSS MILBOURNE ELITE ATHLETE TRAVEL AWARD Professor Ross Milbourne, former Vice-Chancellor of UTS, had a great passion for UTS sports scholars. Ross recognised them as committed individuals who enriched the student population and was in great admiration of their sporting and academic achievements. In reflection of this Ross has generously endowed the Ross Milbourne Elite Athlete Travel Award. UTS elite sports scholars, who are Australian citizens and have been chosen to represent Australia will have the opportunity to be nominated for the award and provided financial assistance to support international travel that is important to the nominated athlete/s sporting development.
ED DE CARVALHO ROWING MASTERS OF MEDIA ARTS AND PRODUCTION
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UTS SPORT PARTNER PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS UTS HABERFIELD ROWING CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
• Financial assistance in the form of a cash grant, depending on performance
application based program where successful talented rugby players will receive:
UTS Rowing Club is one of Australia’s most successful rowing clubs. It has produced 25 Olympians who competed in the 1996,2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympic games as well as five world champions and several under-23 world champions.
• Rowing coaching by Olympic and National coaches
< The opportunity to apply for 5 extra ATAR points towards university entry (must apply before 30 October 2015)
ActivateUTS and the University have recently invested in a new rowing and training facility to ensure the Club’s continued success in the future.
• Subsidised fees when competing for UTS in University Sporting Competitions
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Great coaching, high quality equipment and a friendly and professional environment in which to train is what the club has offered its members in the past and will continue to provide in the future Through our partnership with ActivateUTS, our eligible athletes can apply for various scholarships which provide: • The opportunity to apply for five additional ATAR points towards University entry
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• Specialised training programs • Free use of ActivateFit gym and Consultation and Programming services
• Assistance with Academic matters via the Elite Athlete Friendly University Network For enquiries or to apply, please contact the UTS Sport & Recreation Manager UTS GORDON SCHOLARSHIP UTS and Gordon Rugby Club have partnered to create the UTS Gordon Academy, an academic pathway for talented rugby players. The Gordon UTS Scholarship is an
< A funding grant towards study costs < Automatic entrance into the Gordon Extended Development System < Specialised coaching < Game analysis and technical feedback < Specialised training programs < A position on the FastTrack Pathway (opportunities to play higher grades) < Free use of the ActivateFit gym and Consultation and Programming services. For enquiries, or to apply please contact generalmanager@ gordonrugby.com.au or phone 02 9413 8468
UTS FENCING CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
UTS TENNIS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS
The UTS Fencing Club (UTSFC) Scholarship aims to help talented fencers enrolled or intending to study, at UTS. The scholarship aims to help students realise their leadership and sporting potential. Recipients will receive:
A UTS Tennis Club Scholarship provides talented young players with academic and sporting support, as well as the opportunity to play in one of the most innovative tennis tournaments in the world – the Asia-Pacific Tennis League.
< A funding grant towards study costs
For enquiries, please contact Fudge.Atshan@uts.edu.au or phone 0423 382 672
< Subsidies for lessons by a UTSFC coach at our training venues in his/her chosen discipline < Subsidies for State and National competition entry fees < Subsidies for Australian University Games participation < UTSFC training programs and squads For enquiries, or to apply please contact the UTS Sport and Recreation Manager UTS NORTHS ATHLETIC CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS UTS Norths, one of Australia’s premier athletics clubs is offering several scholarships to young athletes to assist them in achieving both their sporting and academic goals. For enquiries, please contact frazerdowling@yahoo.com or phone 0412 395 902
UTS has several high profile sports clubs competing at an elite level. To be eligible for financial assistance in the Elite Athlete Program Scholarships, student athletes must become a member of these clubs (if relevant to their sport):
GRADUATES OF LEAGUE PROGRAM The Graduates of League is an NRL program for university students that involve the NRL clubs and universities providing mentoring and tuition for players. The program was created to encourage NRL and National Youth Competition players to not only enrol in further education, but complete their chosen courses successfully. UTS is proud to be an official partner of the program, supporting players from the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Eastern Suburbs Roosters, Wests Tigers, Penrith Panthers and Manly Sea Eagles.
• UTS Norths Athletics • UTS Fencing Club • UTS Gridiron Club • UTS Hockey Club • UTS Kendo Club • UTS Rowing Club • Gordon Rugby Football Club • UTS Volleyball Club • UTS Balmain Water Polo Club • UTS Northside Futsal Club • UTS St George Sparks Netball Club • UTS Tae Kwon Do • UTS Tennis Club
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HOW TO APPLY To apply for the UTS Elite and Emerging Athlete Program or the UTS EAP Housing Scholarship, please follow the steps below (please do not apply until you have accepted your offer from UTS) STEP 1: Apply online 1. Head to http://www. activateuts.com.au/Sport/ EliteAthleteProgram 2. Click on ‘Apply’ (from the 1st December 2015) 3. Click on ‘Apply now for an EAP Scholarship’ or ‘Apply now for an EAP Housing Scholarship’. 4. Complete and submit the online application form. STEP 2: Wait for a confirmation email from UTS EAP staff, with instructions on how to submit your supporting documentation. • Sporting resume • Letter from coach/national sporting body verifying status • Proof of enrolment • 2 action photos • 1 passport style photo If you are applying for the UTS EAP Housing Scholarship, you will also need to include a one page statement on how the scholarship will assist you in achieving your sporting and academic goals. Please note that those unsuccessful in gaining a UTS EAP Housing Scholarship will automatically be considered for an Elite or Emerging Athlete Program Scholarship and need not reapply.
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Please see the Important Dates at the front of this brochure for all application open and close dates. ELIGIBILITY FOR 2016: < Any enrolled UTS student is eligible to apply < The student may be enrolled either part-time or full-time < The student will only receive their entitlements in the semester in which they are enrolled. < The student must be a representative of the University Games Team if relevant < The student must be a member of a UTS Sporting Club for the sport in which they seek the scholarship, if relevant (this is subject to the calibre of sports club offered by UTS. If you wish to discuss this further, please contact the Sport and Recreation Manager) < The ActivateUTS Board reserves the right in special circumstances to grant a scholarship to students who do not meet the above eligibility criteria. Note: Athletes holding a scholarship with another Australian University will not be considered for a sporting scholarship at UTS.
Athletes are invited to apply on a yearly basis. Once applications are received they are assessed by the UTS Sports Management Committee and allocated to the relevant level, depending on sport and performance. Please note that all scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Committee. Applications open: 1 December 2015 Applications close: 29 January 2016: UTS EAP Housing Scholarship applications and existing UTS EAP scholar renewal. 26 February 2016 (new students) Successful applicants will be notified by mid-March 2016.
ADRIAN PLUMMER ATHLETICS BACHELOR OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
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STRATEGIC PARTNERS Fit
CONTACT UTS Sports Office Building 4, Ground Level 745 Harris Street PO Box 3210 Broadway 2007 UTS SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGER Aimee Purcell P 02 9514 2832 E Aimee.Purcell@uts.edu.au UTS ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM OFFICER Rachael Simmons P 02 9514 1516 E Rachael.Simmons@uts.edu.au
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