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Welcome To
UTS Sport Hi Everyone,
Firstly I would like to extend a big welcome to all first year students to UTS on behalf of UTS Sport, we look forward to getting you involved in a number of event/teams.clubs we have on offer. From sports clubs, uni games, weekend trips, to a lazy Sunday sail around Sydney Harbour on our yacht. We have a whole lot to offer and these E-Updates will make sure you don’t miss out! To everyone back for another year at UTS we hope you enjoyed your extended break and are pumped and excited to build on our success of 2015... We finished 3rd in Australia for overall sports success in 2015 and looking to go even better in 2016. Coming Up: 1. University Games 1.1
Eastern University Games 1.2
1.3
Snow Uni Games
AUC Surfing Championships 1.4
AUC Championships
2. Sports Clubs UTS Sports Challenge 4. Social Sport Find My Coach ($$ Work Opportunities $$) 3.
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UNIVERSITY GAMES
I’m sure most of you have now probably heard about Uni Games but just in case you haven’t… Uni Games is a week away with a team of UTS peers competing in a round robin tournament against the other uni’s from across Australia to be crowned champion. At night there are themed parties where you can let your hair down and meet other students from across Australia. The games are an amazing experience where you will make a bunch of new friends and make lasting memories of your time at UTS. There are a number of options for Uni Games that will be explained below:
1.1
Eastern University Games
Wollongong 3rd-7th July $460 includes sports rego, social pass, accommodation, team hoodie. These games are where all NSW & ACT universities and some other educational institutes compete in 18 sports over 4 days of competition. To get involved you will need to attend trials, these trials are underway now so don’t miss out and jump onto the event via the link below: https://www.facebook.com/events/194443604232061/ On the page you will find the contact details for all the sports specific managers and links to their trials. All you then have to do is trial.
1.2
Snow Uni Games
In 2016 our UTS Ski & Board Club will be taking 35 of our best downhill and freestyle skiers and snowboarders to Mt Buller for the Snow Uni Games. Just like EUGs and AUGs but on snow, it’s an amazing week away not to be missed! If you are a skier or snowboarder keen to get involved keep an eye on the clubs Facebook page for an info session that will be announced shortly. Club Page: https://www.facebook.com/utsskiclub1/?fref=ts You can also jump onto the event page to make sure you are kept up to date with everything games related. Uni Games: https://www.facebook.com/events/997354483657474/ Finally if competition isn’t your thing but you still love skiing or boarding or just want to hang out with a bunch of awesome guys and girls at the snow check out the clubs social trip. Social Trip: https://www.facebook.com/events/1341595342533022/
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AUC Surfing Championships
Shortboard, Longboard, Bodyboard, Road Trip. If you enjoy spending your spare time down by the beach or at your favourite break and looking to try your hand in competition or maybe you have past experience and wanting to get back into it. The AUC Surfing Champs are the perfect chance to get involved. UTS is looking for keen surfers wanting to represent Team UTS up on the sunshine coast in July. For the past two years the team has placed second and this year we are after the gold! Location - Sunshine Coast Date - July 3rd-7th Contact – Trent - trent188@hotmail.com Info Night – 19th April 6pm UTS Loft Bar
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AUC Championships
If you are interested in representing Team UTS but not one for trialling and regular trainings and competitions there are two championship series you can get involved with through UTS and AUS. The Distance Running and Triathlon Championships are series based events offering races in all states across Aust. The uni championships run within public events so anyone can enter with you and competing for UTS offers you some extra benefits for when you race! For more info on the events check out their Facebook pages: Triathlon: https://www.facebook.com/groups/378376958959493/ UTS Runners: https://www.facebook.com/groups/753961818053109/
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UTS Sports Clubs
Outside of Uni Games and Team UTS we are proud to boast our 33 sport clubs. With the Summer rounds of competition coming to an end and Winter just getting underway it is not too late to get involved. All our clubs offer a range of teams from social through to elite level so contact a club now to make sure you don’t miss out. More info on our clubs and to find contact details visit our website: https://www.activateuts.com.au/Sport/Clubs
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UTS Sports Challenge
Throughout the year your will see some light hearted events run by UTS Sport with the aim to break up the monotony of study, assignments, and exams and give students the chance
to have some fun and win some awesome prizes... The first event for 2016 is just around the corner! Get your team of 4 registered and sign up for a day of novelty sport like challenges including: 1. Throwing 2. Kicking 3. Rowing 4. Wheelchair 5. Horizontal Bungee There’s $1600 worth of prizes to giveaway! 1st Prize worth $1000 2nd Prize worth $400 3rd Prize worth $200 Event details Date: Tuesday 12th April Time: 12pm – 3pm Location: Ross Milbourne Sports Hall Teams: must be made up of 2 males and 2 females Here’s the link to the Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/982089285178468/ And here’s the link to event details and online registration form: http://www.activateuts.com.au/sport/utssportschallenge
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Social Sport
Pretty much every day of the week there is a social competition going on in the Ross Milbourne Sports Hall (Building 4). Our underground court is a great place to waste time between classes and our social sport program is the best way to make new friends. The competitions always fill up fast but you may still be able to get a spot on an individual’s team. Check out the website to see what is
available https://www.activateuts.com.au/SocialSports/Info and then head down to the court and have a chat with manager Sam or one of his staff to see if any spots are still going for this session.$20 gets you regular competition for the whole trimester.
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Find My Coach
UTS Sport is very excited to partner up with the team of Find My Coach to offer students the chance to make a few extra $$$ coaching a sport they love. At $50ph it’s a great way to get some extra cash in the pocket. Jump on their website (by clicking the image belwo) to register or come by the sports office to get in touch with the team.
If you have any questions about how to get involved come and visit our team in the UTS Sports Office ground floor of building 4 between the cafe and the gym.
Don't wait too long to get involved otherwise you will miss out. Cheers, UTS Sports Team Your privacy and subscription You have received this email as a registered subscriber to a UTS mailing list. You can edit your details or unsubscribe any time by clicking here.