News Archive

Australian University Sport (AUS) and the Australasian Campus Union Managers Association (ACUMA) have been lobbying in partnership for the return of a student services and amenities fee for more than 5 years now. The legislation will allow universities to charge a deferrable fee in support of student services such as health, sport, recreation, childcare and clubs and societies and other activities as per the allowed list of expenditure areas in the legislation.

The 2011 SUSF/Blues Association Golf Day was held, as usual, at St Michael’s Golf Club on Wednesday 12^th October.  

The recently relaunched Sydney University Golf Club (SUGC) continues to thrive after a strong performance at the Australian University Games (AUG’s) and a very successful inaugural Club Championship.

A solid off-season preparation and some astute recruiting saw Sydney Uni Flames start the 2011-12 Women’s National Basketball League season on a positive note, with a 79-61 win over the Australian Institute of Sport at SUSFC on Friday night.

Sydney University skipper Greg Mail bagged career-best figures of 7-12 to restrict Manly-Warringah to 204 on the first day of their  two-day, round two match at Manly Oval on Saturday.

Scoreboard is a wrap-up of the efforts of Sydney University athletes and teams through the past week, compiled by Graham Croker. Stories on some of the performances also appear in the News section.

Sydney University added the golden touch on an impressive week at the Australian University Games (AUG’s), winning gold in 10 of 14 gold medal play-offs on the fifth and final day of competition, to be named the AUG’s overall champions.

Sydney Uni Elite Athlete Program (EAP) scholarship holder and multi-class Sydney Uni Swim Club (SUSC) member Sarah Hilt is chasing her Paralympic dream as her home community prepares to support her once again.

Two current, and one former, Sydney University Elite Athlete Program (EAP) scholarship holders have been selected in men’s and women’s Australian water polo squads for the 2012 London Olympics.

This Friday’s WNBL season opener against the rising stars of the AIS heralds the start of an exciting season for the new look Southern Design Sydney Uni Flames.