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INQUIRIES & BOOKINGS: CONTACT UTS SPORTS OFFICE ON 9514 1889 OR EMAIL AMY.ISBERG@UTS.EDU.AU
WELCOME TO THE SEMESTER 2 2012 UTS SPORT AND RECREATION GUIDE – YOUR GUIDE TO UTS CAMPUS LIFE!
Want to experience something new or different? Be a part of the uni lifestyle and make the most of your time at UTS! Get involved in the many short courses, outdoor adventures, events and trips on offer. Explore Sydney and its surrounds by skydiving the beach in Wollongong, horse riding in the beautiful Glenworth Valley, or or sail across the picturesque Sydney Harbour. Whether you’re a local student, international student, staff member, alumni or member of the public take the opportunity to learn a new skill, visit a new place or have some plain old fun! BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES
Come and see us in the Sports Office located in Building 4, level 1, Harris St (between UTS Fitness Centre and Harris St Café). See map below. Email: Amy.Isberg@uts.edu.au or call 9514 1889 UNION ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS ON LOW INCOMES
The UTS Union understands that many students are on low incomes and that even low entry fees can be difficult to manage. We can provide subsidies for Union major events and activities for students who provide evidence of low income. Centrelink documents or referrals from the Financial Assistance Service in Student Services are the best way to provide evidence of low income. For more information see Student Services or the Union Information Desk on Level 3 of the Tower Building.
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QUAD BIKING Grab some friends, strap on your helmet and give quad biking a go! There are over 50kms of trails to explore including a diverse range of terrain from scenic bushland, to open paddocks, and mountain trails. DATE: Saturday 15 September & Sunday 14 October TIME: Departs UTS 10am – 4pm (transport provided) COST: UTS Students $90; Others $100 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: two weeks prior to the date
HORSE RIDING Explore the picturesque Glenworth Valley on your very own horse. Enjoy the choice of a guided tour or free range riding. Whether you want to sit back and take in the scenery or explore the valley at your own pace, Glenworth has the horse for you. DATE: Sunday 2 September & Saturday 3 November TIME: Departs UTS 10:30am – 4pm (transport provided) COST: UTS Students $75; Others $85 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: one week prior to the date
SKYDIVING This is for all you thrill seekers. Skydiving is the ideal way to experience the ultimate thrill of freefall. No experience is necessary and almost anyone can do it! Skydive the Beach Sydney jump from Australia’s highest altitude of up to 14,000ft above the beach! The views are incredible and the rush is unforgettable! One jump will have you coming back for more! DATE: 7 days a week! COST (MONDAY TO FRIDAY): UTS Students $285 ($50 refund upon
completion of the skydive); UTS staff & Alumni $285; Others $325 COST (WEEKENDS): UTS Students $339 ($50 refund upon completion
of the skydive); UTS Staff & Alumni $339; Others $389
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ABSEILING, ROCK CLIMBING AND CANYONING Enjoy living life on the edge? Want to experience the thrill of hanging from a cliff, climbing up rock faces or lowering yourself into a mysterious canyon? Then the UTS Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) have the perfect trips for you! The OAC offer abseiling, rock climbing and canyoning. Grab a group of friends and book an OAC trip today! MINIMUM: 4 people MAXIMUM: 6 people (for rock climbing) 8 people (for abseiling and canyoning) NOTICE: At least two weeks, and weather permitting COST: UTS Students $80; Others $90
CANOEING ROYAL NATIONAL PARK Surround yourself with colourful birds, native animals, unique flora and sheer cliffs, while exploring the pristine Kangaroo Creek. Discover the jewel of the park – Wattamolla Beach – a beautiful oasis where the river flows straight into the Pacific Ocean! During this unique day you'll be paddling, swimming, walking, eating and taking a bunch of photographs on this unbeatable trip. DATE: Sunday 26 August TIME: 7:30am – 6:30pm (transport included) COST: UTS Students $107.10; UTS Staff & Alumni $119;
Others $130.90
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FENCING Have you ever wanted to experience the art of fencing? The combination of both physical and mental abilities makes fencing a unique and dynamic sport often described as ‘physical chess’. Learn to fence with the UTS Fencing Club. MONDAY CLASS: 13, 20 and 27 August TIME: 6:15 – 8:15pm WEDNESDAY CLASS: 8, 15 and 22 August TIME: 6:15 – 8:15pm COST: UTS Students $30; UTS Staff & Alumni $60; Others $100 LOCATION: Sydney Boys High Stadium, Cleveland Street, Moore Park
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POLE DANCING Want to tone up while having fun at the same time? Pole Dancing classes are a great way to get in shape and keep in shape! Polefit classes feature high-energy dance moves around a pole that are fun, energised and exciting. COURSE DATES: Term 4 commences week beginning Monday 2 July
Term 5 commences week beginning Monday 27 August Term 6 commences week beginning Monday 22 October COST: $230/8 x 1hr classes (includes unlimited free practice during
allocated ‘student practice time’) LOCATION: Canterbury House, Level 2, 29-37 Bellevue Street, Surry Hills
SCUBA DIVING You’ll be SCUBA certified in just two and a half days with Frogdive learn to dive course. Frogdive provide you with professional dive instruction leading to an internationally recognised PADI certificate. Then you can dive wrecks in Sydney Harbour, swim with blue gropers, sharks, cuttle fish and even turtles by joining the UTS Scuba Diving Club (DOUTS). WEEKEND COURSES: Saturday plus following Saturday & Sunday MID WEEK COURSES: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday VENUE: Pool dives at Willoughby & ocean dives at Manly COST: UTS Students $350; Others $445
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BLUE MOUNTAINS Experience the best of the Blue Mountains, Australia's most visited World Heritage National Park with bushwalks and incredible views. Snuggle up to a koala, feed a kangaroo, witness the feeding of a 4m crocodile, see the famous Three Sisters rock formation and hear the Aboriginal legends. DEPARTS: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday TIME: 7:30am – 6pm (transport included) COST: UTS Students $89.10; UTS Staff & Alumni $99; Others $108.90
HUNTER VALLEY Spend a day in the beautiful countryside tasting local wines and produce including exquisite cheeses and chocolates! Visit top-class Australian wineries and learn how to swirl and taste your wine like a connoisseur. Enjoy a BBQ sausage sizzle lunch, hang out in the vineyards, taste some local beers or soak up the sun. DEPARTS: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday TIME: 7:30am – 6:00pm (transport included) COST: UTS Students $94.50; UTS Staff & Alumni $105; Others $115.50
JENOLAN CAVES Located on the western side of the Blue Mountains, the Jenolan Caves are stunning. Guided tours will take you through a variety of caves that will amaze you. With wild kangaroos and stops at the Three Sisters and Govett's Leap, this day trip is full of incredible experiences. DATE: Saturday 22 September TIME: 7:30am – 7pm (transport included) COST: UTS Students $107.10; UTS Staff & Alumni $119; Others $130.90
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JERVIS BAY Discover what's known as 'The Jewel of the South Coast', a nationally protected marine park and national park containing the whitest beaches in the world and home to dolphins and wild kangaroos. Hang out on a glorious beach and take a swim in the clear, calm, turquoise waters. DEPARTS: Every Sunday TIME: 7:30am – 7pm (transport included) COST: UTS Students $107.10; UTS Staff & Alumni $119; Others $130.90
PORT STEPHENS WHALE WATCHING Spend a day in the paradise of Port Stephens as you sail among the whales, play on stunning beaches, slide down huge sand dunes and 4WD on the beach. If you love nature and adventure, then this is the trip for you! DEPARTS: Every Sunday TIME: 7:30am – 8pm (transport included) COST: UTS Students $116.10; UTS Staff & Alumni $129; Others $141.90
CANBERRA Travel over the mountains into the Australian 'bush' and Australia's sheep country. Canberra is unlike any other capital city and you have to visit it to understand why. World class attractions, amazing architecture and futuristic planning all play their part in making Canberra one of the world's most modern and progressive cities. This day trip is definitely recommended for international visitors. DATE: Every Saturday TIME: 7:30am – 9pm (transport included) COST: UTS Students $107.10;
UTS Staff & Alumni $119; Others $130.90
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SURFING CAMPS Get immersed into Aussie culture and experience the surf, sun & partying of the South Coast. The ultimate Sydney weekend getaway involves a 2 day progressive surf course, backed up with a party night on Saturday night. You'll stay just metres from an amazing beach next to a national park on the beautiful South Coast. DATES: Every weekend from August to May TIME: Departs Sydney Fridays at 6:15pm returns Sunday evening
(transport included) COST: UTS Students $295; UTS Staff & Alumni $345; Others $395
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SNOW WEEKEND The Snowy Mountains is waiting for you! This is the perfect skiing or snowboarding weekend on the slopes of Thredbo or Perisher. Whether you’re a beginner or a snowbunny from way back, this trip is fantastic fun. Grab your friends and get down there! SEASON: 8 June - 21 September WEEKENDS DEPARTS: Every Friday 6pm – returning Sunday evening COST: UTS Students $224.10; UTS Staff & Alumni $249; Others $273.90 MIDWEEK DEPARTS: Every Monday 6pm – returning Thursday evening COST: UTS Students $278.10; UTS Staff & Alumni $309; Others $339.90
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SNOW SPORTS DATE: 2 – 6 September LOCATION: Mt Bulla REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: 30 July
AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY GAMES DATE: 23 – 28 September LOCATION: Adelaide REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: 10 August
TWENTY20 CRICKET DATE: 2 – 6 December LOCATION: Lismore REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: 20 October
DISTANCE RUNNING DATE: 16 September LOCATION: Sydney REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: 7 December
TRIATHLON DATE: 25 November LOCATION: Kingscliff REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: 26 October
FOR DETAILS CONTACT: fudge.atshan@uts.edu.au
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netball / basketball
indoor soccer / volleyball
UTS Social Sports
Competitions WANT TO PLAY SOCIAL SPORT AT LUNCHTIME?
REGISTER YOURSELF or YOUR TEAM
at utsunion.uts.edu.au/sports /recreation.html AUGUST - OCTOBER 2012 at uts:mpsh
MONDAY TO THURSDAY 12PM - 2PM individuals: $10 or teams: $60 for more enquiries, EMAIL
ANDREW.TRINH@UTS.EDU.AU
IF YOU REQUIRE FURTHER INFORMATION, CLUB CONTACT DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON THEIR WEBSITE. ALTERNATIVELY YOU CAN EMAIL FUDGE.ATSHAN@UTS.EDU.AU OR CALL 9514 1891
AFL www.utsafc.com ATHLETICS www.utsnorthsath.com.au BADMINTON www.utsbadminton.com BASKETBALL utsbasketballclub@gmail.com CAPOEIRA www.australiacapoeira.com.au CRICKET www.sydneycricketclub.com.au DOUTS www.douts.org/ FENCING www.utsfencing.com GRIDIRON www.utsgridiron.com HANDBALL www.utshandball.com HOCKEY www.utshockey.org KENPO KARATE peter@creativeidentity.com.au KICKBOXING ben.ly@uts.edu.au LAWN BOWLS utslawnbowls@gmail.com NETBALL/MIXED NETBALL utsnetball@gmail.com OUTDOOR ADVENTURE www.utsoac.org.au ROWING www.utsrowing.com RUGBY LEAGUE www.utsrlfc.com RUGBY UNION www.kobweb.org.au SAILING www.uts.unisailing.org.au SKI www.utsski.com SOCCER www.utssoccerclub.com SPELEOLOGICAL CLUB www.utsss.org.au/ SURFING utssurf@gmail.com SWIMMING www.utsswimming.com TAE KWON DO www.utstkd.com TENNIS www.citycommunitytennis.com.au/uts-tennis-club/ THE BALANCE AND UTS TRI CLUB www.balancetriclub.org.au TOUCH FOOTBALL utstouchfootball@gmail.com ULTIMATE FRISBEE utsultimatefrisbee@gmail.com UTS & SYDNEY DRAGON BLADES www.sydneydragonblades.com VOLLEYBALL www.utsvolleyball.com WATERPOLO www.balmainwaterpolo.com.au
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COME TO SOME GREAT UTS PARTIES INCLUDING THE BIG CHILL, OKTOBERFEST, HALLOWEEN AND COLUMBUS DAY. LOOK OUT FOR SOME GREAT YULETIDE AND XMAS ACTIVITIES ON CAMPUS. GRAB YOUR SWEEPS FOR MELBOURNE CUP AND CATCH AN OLYMPIC FINAL OR TWO ALL ON CAMPUS. SEMESTER II O’FEST UTS is freezing over, THE BIG CHILL is here. Keep your ears and eyes open for details to come.
UTS BAND COMP Get your gig on and bring your best to the UTS Band Comp, compete against other UTS bands for the chance to win $1000 and the opportunity to represent UTS at the National Campus Band Competition.
UTS ART COMPETITION For the first time, UTS will be holding and exhibiting the UTS Art Competition. Students are invited to enter their pieces with a prize of $1000 for the winner and the chance to display their works around the university.
UTS AMAZING RACE Get your smartest and fastest friends together and take part in the UTS Amazing Race on 24 October. Race around UTS and the surrounding Sydney areas to win some awesome prizes and make UTS history as one of many teams to conquer this heart racing challenge.
UTS OLYMPICS Make your way to the Alumni Green and Multi Purpose Sports Hall (MPSH) on August 7 for a day of games and competition, and make your mark as a UTS Olympics champion!
THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING INTERESTING TO DO ON CAMPUS SO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR PLAYGROUND MAGAZINE AND KEEP UP-TO-DATE. FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL UNIONINFODESK@GMAIL.COM OR CALL 9514 1140 AND FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FACEBOOK.COM/UNION.UTS 15
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THIS PARTY BUS CRUISES THE STREETS OF SYDNEY EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT VISITING THE BIGGEST AND BEST PARTY BARS IN SYDNEY. WITH AN ONBOARD DJ, MUSIC SOUND SYSTEM AND LIGHTING, YOU'LL BOUNCE, SING, AND LAUGH YOUR WAY FROM ONE COOL PLACE TO THE NEXT. DATE: every Saturday TIME: approx. 7.30pm – last bar at 12.30/1am COST: UTS Students $31.50; Others $35 PICK- UP POINT: Strike Bowling Bar NOTE: One-way trip! Please make your own return travel arrangements
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GET IN QUICK BEFORE REGISTRATIONS REACH MAXIMUM CAPACITY!
UTS STUDENTS $75 \ UTS STAFF $90 \ OTHERS $110 ALL PRICES INCLUDE A TEAM SINGLET OR T-SHIRT & MARQUEE ENTRY WITH FOOD, DRINK & MASSAGES UNION ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS ON LOW INCOMES: THE UTS UNION UNDERSTANDS THAT MANY STUDENTS ARE ON A LOW INCOMES AND THAT EVEN LOW ENTRY FEES CAN BE DIFFICULT TO MANAGE. WE CAN PROVIDE SUBSIDIES FOR THE CITY 2 SURF FOR STUDENTS WHO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF LOW INCOME. CENTRELINK DOCUMENTS OR REFERRALS FROM THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE IN STUDENT SERVICES ARE THE BEST WAY TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF LOW INCOME. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE SPORTS OFFICE LOCATED IN BUILDING 4, LEVEL 1.