ROAR 2 by Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Welcome to ROAR 2.

Take a positive step with MBF

When the first edition of Roar hit the streets during O-Week we hoped you would use it as an exciting guide to sport and fitness here at Sydney Uni. In this issue we again provide you with a magazine-style guide to the many and varied activities available. As you will see, we cater for a multitude of different sports in addition to the many fitness and recreation pursuits on offer. If you want to get fit, learn, play, hit, swim, tackle or just watch, we have something for you. All of the information you need is at your fingertips in this issue of Roar and we hope you find something you like. With the Beijing Games just a few weeks away, we profile some of the incredible Sydney Uni athletes who will be competing at the Games. Sydney Uni will have 19 Olympians/Paralympians and we are immensely proud of their efforts to get to the Games. A number of them are definite medal prospects, so make your Olympic viewing that much more interesting by following your Sydney Uni athletes as they take on the best in the world. Don't miss the interview with Sydney Uni's favourite son, Adam Spencer, one of our favourite over-35s soccer players, who just happens to be a respected former coach, a regular MC at our events, a mathematics graduate and a brilliant entertainer. You should also have a read of our fitness facts on page 39 - if you thought you knew everything about losing weight, body mass

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In this issue: COLUMNS

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Junior sports Join the pride and learn to growl with the best!

MBF healthwatch Physical attraction - get more from your gym membership

Your health Never too busy; never too old

Programs New adult tennis programs

Short courses Get off the couch!

Clubs guide Join a club - there are so many to choose from

Sport and recreation Uni games, lunch time sport and much more

Awards Stellar performances from our best

Insurance Be safe rather than sorry

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Olympians gather in force Last stop before Beijing

Medals in the making Our 21 athletes competing at the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games

Membership facilities Whatever you’re after, we’ve got it for you

Membership packages Something for everyone

Ballard in Beijing Angie Ballard will compete in four Paralympic events!

Beijing basketball Courting a philosopher

OUR SPECIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD Meeting the neigbours

How to pull some strings Investigating our range of court facilities

The talented Mr. Spencer Adam Spencer - Syd Uni Sport tragic (among other things...)

Alex Croak Spashing out with our very own Beijing bound diver

Nine fitness facts All you need to know

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OLYMPIC UPDATE

HOST ADAM SPENCER.

The Blue

Developing Beijing

& Gold Olympic

John Coates, Australian Olympic

Dinner

Committee President and Chef de

held in the Great Hall on

Mission, addressed the gathering,

7 May was a sparkling

having just returned from Beijing.

night of excellent food,

“China is spending $US39 billion on

wine and company.

the Beijing Olympic Games,” Coates

Patrons mixed with

reported. “Putting that in

some of our country’s

perspective, about $US7 billion was

most outstanding sportspeople;

spent on the 2000 Sydney Games

every table was hosted by a Sydney

and $US15 billion on the 2004 Athens

University Olympian

Games.”

or Paralympian,

“Much Chinese

enjoying a BY GRAHAM CROKER ADAPTED FROM AN ORIGINAL ARTICLE

expenditure is on

ABOVE LEFT TO RIGHT: PETER MONTGOMERY, LIANE TOOTH, CHRIS FYDLER, NATALIE PORTER.

memorable evening

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

infrastructure,

Olympic Highlights

while raising funds

HAS A KNOWN LIST

including six ring

All were entertained by Adam

$US39 BILLION ON

for sporting clubs at

OF 103 OLYMPIANS

roads around the city

Spencer as he interviewed two

THE BEIJING OLYMPIC GAMES

the University.

AND PARALYMPIANS WHO HAVE

Among those at

COMPETED FOR

the dinner were Peter Hadfield, Mehmet Yagci, John

AUSTRALIA AT THE SUMMER OR WINTER OLYMPIC/

Treloar, Tom Herschmiller, Stefan

PARALYMPIC GAMES

and the world’s biggest international airport,” he said.

panels of Olympians who provided

PUTTING THAT IN

some fascinating Olympic insights

PERSPECTIVE, ABOUT

and recollections, including Peter

$US7 BILLION WAS

Another $30 billion is

Montgomery’s gripping account of

being spent “on

the terrorist attack at the 1976

environmental issues

Munich Games.

to handle the heat,

CHINA IS SPENDING

SPENT ON THE 2000 SYDNEY GAMES COATES REPORTED

and/or are Sydney University students or club members who gained their Australian Olympic/Paralympic selection while representing Sydney University in their respective sports. The University has also provided many Olympic officials over the years. Among

The first interview panel included

those present at the function

Szczurowski, Alicia

humidity and air

four-time water polo Olympian

Poto, Dan Burke,

quality while athletes

Montgomery, hockeyroo Liane

competed at the Athens Games,

Michelle Engelsman,

are in Beijing. And

Tooth, swimmer Chris Fydler and

but still the largest team behind

Boultbee, Peter Kerr and John Coates.

Toby Kane, Cheryl Peasley, Liane

that includes taking half of the three

basketballer Natalie Porter. The

the US, China, Germany and

Tooth, Claire Mitchell-Taverner, Trent

million cars off the roads.”

second panel included 800m

Russia.

Franklin, Peter Montgomery, Jason

According to Coates the Chinese

runner Lachlan Renshaw, canoeist

Sydney University has a known

were Donna O’Connor, John

Coates was Rowing Team Manager at the 1976 Olympics,

Smith, Dick Sargeant, Nathan

are even attempting to control the

Robin Bell, wheelchair basketballer

list of 103 Olympians and

Administration Director in 1980,

Thomas, Chris Fydler, Sarah Stewart,

weather for the official opening on 8-

Sarah Stewart and Australian water

Paralympians, who are graduates

Assistant General Manager in

Natalie Porter, Debbie Watson,

08-08 by seeding clouds to stop it

polo vice-captain Trent Franklin.

of the University and have

1984, and General Manager and

Lachlan Renshaw (selected for

raining during the Games.

competed for Australia at the

Chef de Mission at the 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympics.

Australia will send a proud and

Beijing), Robin Bell, Lachlan Milne

accomplished team of 440

Summer or Winter

and David Hynes.

athletes, fewer than the 482 who

Olympic/Paralympic Games;

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MEMBERSHIP

OLYMPIC UPDATE

FACILITIES

Medals in the making

Whatever you’re after, we’ve got it for you

BY GRAHAM CROKER The University of Sydney has high hopes for the institution’s 21 athletes competing at the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games. Hopes are so high that Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness is hosting an Olympic Celebration Lunch, in the Grand Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel in George St, on Friday, 29 August, a week after the end of the Games. The largest contingents for SAM MCGREGOR POISED TO WIN. Sydney University are from rowing philosophy, Stewart will be attending her and water polo with six athletes each. second Paralympics with the Australian Nikita Cuffe and sport scholarship holder Gliders. Taniele Gofers expect to better their And she's hoping to go one better women’s water polo silver medal at the than the silver medal she received at the World Championships last year. Former Athens Games where the Australians rowing world champions Liz Kell and were edged out by the United States in Brooke Pratley are also expected to the gold medal match. feature in the medals in the women’s "There's nothing like the night before a eight. gold medal match," she says. Australian men’s water polo captain Another sport scholarship holder, Thomas Whalan, will be competing at his Lachlan Renshaw, is peaking at the right third Olympic Games. Whalan is one of time to make his presence felt in Beijing. four members of the Sydney University The Australian 800m track champion Lions team who will be competing at finished second in a classy field at a meet Beijing. Sydney University team-mates in Lignano, Italy, this week. Trent Franklin (vice-captain) and Sam "I felt awesome at 400m and knew that McGregor will be attending their second I had a good chance, I just had to get Olympics, while Robert Maitland will be out,’’ Renshaw said. “This race was a attending his first. good settler. I'm here to gain race It was a Maitland goal 22 seconds from experience and my race fitness is coming time that secured a bronze medal for through. The conditions were tough, but Australia over Montenegro at the recent that can only put me in good stead for men’s water polo FINA World League what's ahead in Beijing. I've got five Super Finals in the US. It was the Sharks’ weeks until I toe that line. You can be second consecutive World League sure that I'll be ready." bronze medal in three straight bronzeFormer sport scholarship holder, medal-final appearances. canoeist Robin Bell, is also on target for a Australia is drawn in Group A for the gold medal in Beijing after recently Olympic Games with Spain, Hungary, winning a World Cup event in the final of Montenegro, Greece and Canada. Another medal contender is wheelchair the C1 Augsburg, Germany. Bell, who had picked up a silver medal basketballer Sarah Stewart, who will at World Cup 1, added the title of World compete with the Australian Rollers in Cup champion to his list of accolades in Beijing. A Sydney University sport what capped off an excellent day scholarship holder and PhD student in

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for the Australian. "It's been such a long time coming and I have been close on so many occasions," Bell said. "It's great to win one and walking away from the World Cup season with two medals is a good result heading into Beijing. "The idea of these three World Cups was to get some good race practice ahead of the Olympics and getting the win is a bonus." Bell, who finished fourth at the Athens Olympics in 2004, is now one of the favourites for Beijing. Other Sydney University athletes who will be competing in Australian teams at Beijing are rowers Liz Kell, Brooke Pratley, Marty Rabjohns, Jeremy Stevenson, Matt Ryan, Frances Hegerty and Terrence Alfred (reserve); Kyla Bremner (wrestling); Lachlan Milne (kayak); Taniele Gofers and Nikita Cuffe (women’s water polo); Alexandra Croak (diving) and Angie Ballard (wheelchair athletics). Ballard, Gofers, Kell, Croak and McGregor are also SUSF scholarship holders. Sydney University will also be represented at the Games through Leonid Zaslavsky (wrestling coach); Natalie Galea (judo section manager); Dr. Donna O'Connor (women's basketball trainer); Dr. Grace Bryant (women's water polo team physician) Ryan Moar (women's water polo assistant coach); Dr. Leo Jeffcott (equestrian veterinarian) and alumnus John Coates, president of the Australian Olympic Committee. Former Sydney University Flames member Belinda Snell, now playing overseas, has also been selected in the Australian women's basketball team which is expected to medal. Sydney University Swimming Club member Carl Probert has been selected to represent Fiji in the 50m and 100m freestyle.

UNIVERSITY SPORTS & AQUATIC CENTRE Corner Codrington Street and Darlington Road (beside the Wentworth building). Tel: 02 9351 4978 Fax: 02 9351 4982 Email:nmrc@sport.usyd.edu.au Opening Hours Monday - Friday: 5.30am-10pm Saturday: 6am-8pm Sunday: 6am-10pm Splash out in the University Sports and Aquatic Centre (USAC) with its wide range of fitness services, indoor swimming pool, state-ofthe-art cardio and resistance equipment and group fitness classes by Les Mills. The Centre is home to: • 50m heated indoor swimming pool • 6 synthetic grass tennis courts • 4 squash courts • Multi-function sports hall • Modern fitness equipment • Group fitness studio • RPM Studio • Health assessments • Fitness testing • Personal training • Cafe

ARENA SPORTS CENTRE Arena Sports Centre, Western Avenue. Tel: 02 9351 8111 Fax: 02 9351 8105 Email:arena@sport.usyd.edu.au Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 6.30am - 10pm Saturday: 8am - 5pm Closed on Sunday Be noticed at The Arena while you improve your lifestyle and build fitness. Passholders receive fitness assessments, programs and follow-ups every 8 weeks. Sporting clubs, schools and private groups can book the facility in consultation with the Centre Manager on: 02 9351 8111. The centre gives you: • Extensive weights room • Yoga classes

• Personal traning • Modern cardio equipment • Multi-purpose sports hall (including badminton) • The Ledge Climbing Centre • 2 squash courts • Ralph’s cafe • Sports clinic LEDGE CLIMBING CENTRE Arena Sports Centre, Western Avenue. Tel: 02 9351 8115 Opening Hours Monday - Friday: 12pm - 10pm Saturday - 11am - 5pm Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays Move up in the world at the Ledge. Experience rock climbing, one of the world’s fastest growing indoor sports. The Ledge Climbing Centre offers over 300 metres of textured walls up to 8 metres

high and a variety of vertical and overhanging wall systems complete with aretes, roofs and slabs. Safety at the Ledge: • Climbs range from beginner to advanced. • Experienced staff on hand for coaching and assistance. • Specialised high-standard safety equipment. All firsttime climbers must complete a thorough safety orientation session. Casual climbing and bouldering is open to all. Both Beginner and Intermediate climbing programs can be organised on request. For school bookings, contact: Peter Butcher on: 02 9351 8115. Discounts apply.

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Casual and permanent bookings are available for clubs and individuals, either in person at the reception or by phoning: 02 9351 4988. Ovals can also be hired via this number.

HK WARD GYM Grose Farm Lane (between Oval Nos. 1 & 2) Tel: 02 9351 4988 Fax: 02 9351 4990 Email: hk@sport.usyd.edu.au Opening Hours Monday - Friday: 11.30am - 10pm Saturday - Sunday: 9.30am - 6.30pm Get among the elite at HK Ward Gym. Situated between the two main ovals of the University, it’s a focal point for high performance sports, recreational activities and club sport. Hire your choice of sports equipment at reception: cricket kits, volley ball kits, and badminton racquets. Change room lockers are available for casual and permanent use. Conditions apply. Gym features: • Martial arts facility • Multi sports hall • Boxing ring and gym • Group fitness studio • Boxercise and kick boxing classes • Ergometer training • Sports equipment hire

SPORTS GROUNDS Want to run free? Need space? Located off Western Avenue of the University Main Campus are the No.1 and No. 2 ovals which are used for training and competition by many sporting clubs.They also provide an ideal venue for lunchtime social sport, recreational activities and Interfaculty sport. Practice cricket nets are also available. Historic No.1 Oval, birthplace of Australian Rugby, is home to the Sydney Uni Rugby, Soccer, Cricket and Australian Rules clubs. The Square is located in front of the Arena Sports Centre and is used by clubs for competition and training, as well as for interfaculty sport. There is no charge to clubs for the first four hours of use. MANNING SQUASH & TENNIS COURTS In keeping with the University’s track record of providing high-quality sporting facilities, the Manning Squash & Tennis Centre comprises lawn tennis courts and 2 squash courts of club competition standard. A historic sandstone structure houses change rooms and a club meeting room with full amenities. The Manning

Squash Courts are used by the University Squash Club for competitions and training. For booking enquiries please contact The Arena on: 02 9351 8111. The Law School, located in Phillip Street, Sydney, has two squash courts available for use. You can make bookings through the University Sports and Aquatic Centre on: 02 9351 4978. THE GRANDSTAND SPORTS BAR & FUNCTION CENTRE The place to meet – perfect for sporting celebrations (and post mortems!) The Grandstand Bar is located in the Bruce Williams Pavilion on Number 1 Oval, in the grounds of historic Sydney University. Seating 150 people comfortably, the venue operates both as a bar and cafe and as a function centre available for hire at competitive rates. Bar & Cafe Open Monday to Friday, except for public holidays, and is open to all for lunch daily until 3pm. Takeaways are also available. Function Centre The Grandstand is available for weddings, dinners, birthdays, fund-raisers and cocktail parties. For booking enquiries please contact: Luke Mitchell, Venue Manager Tel: 02 9518 6222 Fax: 02 9518 6233 Mobile: 0416 210 114 Email: thestand@bigpond.net.au

BOAT SHEDS The Sydney University Rowing Club rows out of the boathouse located at Ferry Road, Glebe Point at Blackwattle Bay. This is also home to The Boathouse Restaurant where Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness membership discounts apply. Tel: 02 9518 9011. The Sydney Uni Boat Club (SUBC) is located at St Ignatius college boat shed on the Lane Cove River. Phone: 02 9518 9011. ROBYN WEBSTER SPORTS CENTRE The Robyn Webster Sports Centre at Tempe is available for use by schools, clubs, sporting teams, cultural groups and members of the general public. Enjoy • 11 outdoor netball courts • 2 indoor netball courts featuring sprung wooden flooring • 3 Australian standard volleyball courts • 2 indoor soccer/Futsal courts • Plenty of car parking Robyn Webster Sports Centre is located at Tempe Reserve, which is easily accessible by car, bus or train. Wolli Creek is the nearest rail station and train services are frequent (every 5-15 mins). The 425 bus, from Rockdale to Marrickville via Tempe, runs every 15-20 mins. Tel: 02 9351 4978 Mobile: 0405 246 104

You can join today for just

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What does a Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness member look like? They look like you! They also: • Understand the benefits of exercise • Are intrinsically motivated • Enjoy exercise and activity • Have found the right fitness solution • Have a commitment to exercise • Appreciate support from experts. * Annual membership fee

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SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS

MEMBERSHIP

PACKAGES Introducing the exciting new range of Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness Lion membership packages something for everyone.

GOLD LION PASS Gold Lion pass holders enjoy unlimited access to all three facilities on campus which feature a 50m heated pool, group fitness classes, weights/cardio, rock climbing and boxing gym. Gold Lion members receive: • A complimentary fitness assessment • Ongoing fitness management • Free towel and locker hire at each visit • Exclusive sporting accessories • Unlimited access to pool • Unlimited access to cardio/weights room • Unlimited group fitness classes • Unlimited access to the Ledge Climbing Centre • Access to HK Ward boxing facilities • Use of Time Stop

Fortnightly Direct Debit Community $37.50 Student $30.00

SILVER LION PASS What will you choose? Members with this pass will appreciate unlimited access to one of two comprehensive programs; either access to all gym programs (cardio/weights) OR group fitness programs. Silver Lion members receive: • A complimentary fitness assessment • Ongoing fitness management • Unlimited access to pool • Unlimited access to cardio/weights room* OR Unlimited group fitness classes* • Access to HK Ward boxing facilities • Use of Time Stop*

BRONZE LION PASS For the price conscious, Bronze Lion Members have unlimited access to the cardio and weights facilities at The Arena. This is one of the best value for money gym passes in Sydney. Bronze Lion members receive: • A complimentary fitness assessment • Ongoing fitness management • A free locker at each visit • Unlimited access to cardio/weights room* • Access to HK Ward boxing facilities • Use of Time Stop*

Lion passes cover casual visits right up to a full year, with annual joining fees of just $55. Maximum flexibility provides maximum value. Adjust your membership according to your tastes and timetable. Visit www.susf.com.au for more information.

BLUE LION PASS For those most at home in the water, this pass provides unlimited access to the excellent swimming facilities of Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness, including The Sports and Aquatic Centre’s 50m heated pool. Blue Lion members receive: • Unlimited access to pool • Use of Time Stop* * conditions apply

* conditions apply

Fortnightly Direct Debit Community $26.00 Student $20.80

Fortnightly Direct Debit Community $21.00 Student $16.80

Fortnightly Direct Debit Community $19.00 Student $15.20

WHITE LION PASS The White Lion Pass allows you to join any of our 40+ sport and recreation clubs, provides access to all of our facilities at casual rates in addition to a host of member benefits.

YELLOW LION CUB PASS The Yellow Lion Cub Pass allows juniors aged 10-17 to join any of our junior sporting clubs such as American Football, Hockey, Judo, Rugby Union, Swimming and Waterpolo.

White Lion members receive: • Open invitations to join any of our sports clubs with exclusive benefits such as training time, equipment and coaching • Access to all Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness facilities at casual rates • Access to our member benefits program

Yellow Lion Cub members receive: • Open invitations to join any of our junior sports clubs with exclusive benefits such as training time, equipment and coaching • Access to our member benefits program

Annual Payment Only $55.00

Annual Payment Only $11.00

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FROM THE DIRECTOR

Free bottles of Mount Franklin water

Sport and recreation courses

UP TO 20%OFF Access to corporate health insurance

Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness Lion members are way out in front with these member benefits: •

Open invitations to join any of our sports clubs with exclusive training time, equipment and coaching.

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Members’ rates on Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness apparel at the Co-op Bookshop.

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Up to 20% off Sport & Recreation Courses. Conditions apply.

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20 x 600ml free bottles of Mount Franklin water (new members only) at University Sports & Aquatic Centre Bistro. Conditions apply.

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15% discount on travel insurance with STA Travel (Wentworth Campus).

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25% off at The Grandstand Sports Bar when 4 or more dine (Excludes Friday & drinks not included).

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50% off function hire at The Grandstand Sports Bar.

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Access to Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness Corporate Health Insurance with MBF.

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Discount offers at the Seymour Centre.

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20% discount on ACUVUE Sydney Uni Flames Season Tickets.

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Members’ rates on Senior First Aid Courses.

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5% discount at Rebel Sport.

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$10 discount on Sydney Uni Sports Camps enrolments.

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Exclusive discount offers at the Co-op Bookshop.

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Official Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness e-newsletter with the latest news and special offers.

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Members can host up to three (3) guests at guest visit entry rates at the University Sports & Aquatic Centre facilities.

Health Care Rebate Sydney University Sport & Fitness is a registered Health Care Provider - a Health Care rebate is one of the benefits of membership of Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness. Our preferred supplier and Health Insurance partner is:

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Most Olympic athletes specialise in one event. Angie Ballard competes in four. The Sydney University wheelchair track star will this year compete in the 100, 200, 400 and 800 metre track events at the Beijing Paralympics. Unlike runners, who usually race in one or two distances, Ballard says wheelchair athletes are “more like cyclists who can go across a few events.” Not just an all-rounder on the track, Ballard is also pursuing a career in psychology, after transferring from an economics degree in 2004. The 26-year-old athlete hopes to complete her Bachelor of Psychology by the end of next year, and says that studying provides a good break from training. “I think every one needs a little bit of

Ballard in balance for Beijing BY

ALISON

DUNN

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BALANCE BETWEEN TOURNAMENTS AND TRAINING, STUDY AND SOCIAL LIFE, IS KEY. BUT WITH NINE TRAINING SESSIONS PER WEEK, THAT’S NO EASY TASK.

everything to keep them sane – at

modesty: “I did quite well in my track

Until then, she will “do the best

least I do – I need to be mentally

events.”

training today”, and each day, as the

challenged as well as physically.” For Ballard, the balance between

As Beijing creeps closer, Ballard will

clock ticks away. And as for the

be keeping a close eye on the daily

balance between study, training, and

tournaments and training, study and

countdown. “The time pressure is

“having a life”, Ballard declares: “it’s

social life, is key. But with nine

what’s getting to me right now, and I

one of the hardest things in the world

training sessions per week that’s no

have to just remember that each day,

and I still don’t think I can get it

easy task. This year, Ballard chose to

you have to just take it as it comes.”

perfectly right.”

defer her degree to concentrate on training for what will be her third Paralympics. Since she decided to pursue wheelchair sprinting “seriously” at age 14, Ballard has taken to the track with zeal. Venturing onto the stage of international competition at the 2002 World Championships in France, Ballard returned home with a gold

BEIJING BASKETBALL A PHILOSOPHER SHOOTS FROM THE HIP

medal in the 100 metre sprint. Two years later she claimed the bronze in

ALIS ON

D UN N

the same event at the Athens Paralympics – the pinnacle competition for athletes with a HEN SARAH

moment.” Stewart is currently

Women’s National Wheelchair

“We tend to be a quicker team than

Hornets, and was the leading scorer

STEWART details her

undertaking a PhD in philosophy, but

Basketball season. The Gliders, says

those teams at the moment, so we’ll

in the National Wheelchair Basketball

schedule for the week,

has deferred her studies at various

Stewart, are riding high on their

be trying to push that. We’ve been

League last year, averaging 22 points

it’s hard to keep up. The Sydney Uni

stages to pursue her passion for

recent success at the Japan Osaka

working on shooting from a lot of

per game. With Stewart playing

great, Louise Sauvage, Ballard is

Sport & Fitness scholarship holder

basketball.

Cup in February, where they

different places that are a bit more

strongly, both Gliders and Hornets

focussing on her 400 and 800 metre

plays for two wheelchair basketball

remained undefeated until the grand

varied than traditionally seen in

look set to emulate, and improve

events for Beijing. And she is

teams – the Australian Women’s

she even measures her PhD in

final. The team secured the silver

wheelchair basketball.”

upon their former season success.

confident in her preparations so far. “I

Wheelchair Basketball Team, The

relation to the event, which she

medal after a 66-41 loss to World and

think the balance between all the

Gliders, and the Sydney-based team,

hopes to complete in 2010 – “around

Paralympic Champions, Canada.

under the leadership of head coach,

Stewart remains undecided. “I don't

elements of recovery, my mental

the Hills Hornets.

a year-and-a-half after the

Moreover, by playing against

Gerry Hewson, further training in

like being too set in what I want to

Paralympics.” It’s a passion that has

northern hemisphere teams in the

America this June has offered the

do. I like being open to good

weights and boxing sessions,

seen Stewart cement her position as

midst of their season, the out-of-

opportunity to experiment with

opportunities that arise.”

It appears her training has already

individual shooting, group training,

a talented forward or centre within

season Gliders proved they could

different training strategies and

If she brings the same focus and

paying off – at the Australian Summer

strength and conditioning, and on-

the Gliders.

mix it with the best in the world.

player combinations. “Everyone is

variety into her PhD, she'll be a top

Down Under Racing Series in January

court short-sharp sessions, it’s easy to

looking very fit and very bonded,”

scorer there, too.

this year, Ballard won all of her races.

see why Stewart finds it “hard to fit

in 2003, after emerging with the best

team will be ready for the basketball

It’s an achievement she describes with

good quality work in at the

new talent award from the 2002

‘bigwigs’ like Canada and America.

disability. Come Beijing, Ballard is hoping to better her 100 metre personal best time of 17.32 seconds. Coached by former Paralympic

preparation, race prep, and training, has been really excellent.”

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With a gruelling schedule of

So focussed is Stewart on Beijing,

Stewart was drafted into the team

Come Beijing, Stewart says the

And in a team that has flourished

As for a plan post-Paralympics,

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NEIGHBOURS

PEAK VISION: PEAK PERFORMANCE with Olympic wrestler Kyla Bremner

MONG ALL THEIR PREPARATION and

training, athletes at next month’s Beijing Games will have received the best possible eye care thanks to Johnson & Johnson, the Games’ official vision care partner. As official vision care partner of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care’s (JJVC) sponsorship has provided Australian and New Zealand athletes with access to over 100 optometrists, specially trained in the key elements of performance and vision consultancy thanks to seminars entitled, ‘Be The Best You Can Be’ . JJVC will also provide free 1 Day Acuvue Moist® Brand Contact Lenses with UV protection to athletes during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, ensuring that athletes’ eyes feel fresh and comfortable, even at the end of the day. This is vital in assisting athletes to cope with the harsh environmental conditions of Beijing. What you see is what you get • Research suggests a correlation between peak performance and optimum visual skills, making an athlete's eyesight one of their most

important resources during competition. Yet, the importance of visual performance in sport is often overshadowed by concerns for body conditioning and diet. • Athletes have high visual demands as they attempt to observe fast, intricate or swift movements. The key sensory information required by athletes to perform at their best during competitive activities is provided by the visual system. • Inadequate visual skills may manifest in a number of ways, such as inconsistent performance, poor concentration or failure to perform to full potential and gain full benefit from coaching inputs. • Many athletes have great sight when placed in a controlled vision testing environment. Once the game begins, fatigue, environmental and lighting factors start to impact visual performance. Kyla Bremner Defeats Vision Problems Sydney University’s Kyla Bremner, Australia's top-ranking female wrestler, will

be the first woman to represent Australia in wrestling at the upcoming Beijing Olympic Games. Kyla completed her medical degree at Sydney University in 2006, and currently works as a resident at Bankstown Hospital. At eight, Kyla began to wear glasses to correct short sightedness and astigmatism that was prevalent in both eyes. Unfortunately Kyla found the glasses frustrating as they would often break. She felt that “they looked ridiculous and daggy”. Kyla was relieved when, aged 15, she began to wear contact lenses. She confesses she would have “never got into wrestling or participated in sport” had this vision correction method been unavailable. She became interested in wrestling when an international tour visited Sydney Uni in 1994. Kyla has since taken the title of Oceania and Australian Champion for women's freestyle wrestling (2007). Optimum vision is essential in wrestling: participants need to watch their opponent closely so they know when they are about to attack. Glasses are not an option due to the obvious dangers they present. However contact lenses are not without problems, as they are easily dislodged when wrestling. So Kyla chooses to wear 1 Day Acuvue Moist® – the official lens of the Australian Olympic team. With no time to waste Kyla need not sterilise lenses that have fallen onto the mat; 1 Day Acuvue Moist® allow Kyla to dispose of lenses that have become dislodged and efficiently insert fresh lenses. In her professional life, Kyla regularly undertakes 16 hour hospital shifts. Conscious that opportunities to have a break and sleep during her shifts are precious Kyla doesn’t waste time “fussing around removing lenses or fiddling with solutions”. 1 Day Acuvue Moist® allow her the freedom of wearing comfortable contacts with the convenience of a fresh, new pair of lenses everyday.

About ACUVUE Brand Contact Lenses. ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses are indicated for vision correction. Contact lenses should not be worn for longer periods than recommended by an eye care professional. As with all contact lenses, eye problems, including corneal ulcers, can develop. Some wearers may also experience mild irritation, itching or discomfort. Lenses should not be worn if the wearer has an eye infection or experiences eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems. If these conditions occur,the wearer should contact their eye care professional. Consult the patient information guide available from your eye care professional for complete information. For further information, talk to your eye care professional or call 1800 002 832 Always read the label. Use only as directed. Your eye care professional will advise if this product is right for you.

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Welcome. Do you live or work in the areas surrounding the University of Sydney? Not only do you enjoy a dynamic innercity lifestyle but you are within reach of the incredible facilities, courses, clubs and coaches of Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness. As good neighbours, we invite you to come in, relax and discover what we have in common. No matter your age, level of fitness, sporting ability or favourite activity, Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness has thrown the gates of the Uni open to you. Read on to get a glimpse over the neighbour’s fence…

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Special Court Report Answers to your questions about the many courts of Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness

How to pull some strings Q

Does Sydney Uni offer group tennis lessons? We’re a group of 4-6 women keen to have a hit of social tennis, with a bit of help on our technique. Can you help? Absolutely! Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness offers lots of coaching and competitive options on our artificial grass courts at the University Sports & Aquatic Centre. We offer group coaching for 4 people, beginners or intermediate players. Choose a 5 or 10 week program of 1 hour lessons for just $220 (with great student discounts!). For a blend of coaching and social competition, we offer 2-hour lessons: on Thursdays from 7pm for Intermediate and Advanced Players, and on Saturdays from 2pm for Beginner and Intermediate Players. This costs $28 per session or $75/$80 when purchased in a block of 4 lessons. Or if you’re keen to up the ante, cardio tennis might be worth a try. With 6 people in a class, players are given a range of drills that improve fitness and skills - just $160 for student members, and $180 for community members. To join the Sydney Uni Tennis Club: tennis@sport.usyd.edu.au

We’ve just moved into the area and my young son’s a very keen tennis player. Does Sydney Uni offer courses for children? Any advanced courses or coaches? We offer a range of junior tennis courses. Private lessons are $70 per lesson, or $80 shared between 2 people. Plus junior squad sessions for beginner ($150/hr), intermediate ($150/hr, $230/1.5hrs) and advanced players ($290/2hrs). We also offer an elite junior squad training 2 hour lesson for $290 on Wednesdays at 5pm, and the Super Squad program for those playing tournaments at the local, state and national level. For 4-7 year olds, we offer Pop Tennis lessons – a development program designed for kids just starting out. The children are provided with racquets for the 45 min lesson ($150 including equipment). John Curzon, our Tennis Director, is an advanced accredited coach who has spent time with the Australian Institute of Sport. He and Peter LeSurf, the Head Tennis Coach, are extremely experienced and keen to help players of any level, from the ultimate

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beginner to the elite. We also run camps for children 6-16 years during the school holidays. For more information 9351 4987.

I’m a Law Student in the Law building in Phillip Street, in the city. Can I use the squash courts there? How much do they cost? What about non-students? The two squash courts in the Law Building are available to Law faculty staff, students and graduates, but get in quick to grab them at your preferred time. To make a booking, ring the University Sports & Aquatic Centre (on 9351 4978). As well as the court ($8 per hour), you have to pay for the lights so make sure you have a good stock of $1 coins to insert into the light box.

The squash courts on Main campus – can students use those during the day? My mates and I are keen to play in our breaks between classes for fitness. Great idea! The squash courts – at both the Arena Sports Centre and the University Sports & Aquatic Centre – are available to any SUSF member. Your booking not only entitles you to use of the squash courts ($10/hr between 5:30am and 4pm), but also entry for you and 1 guest to the swimming pool, either before or after your squash session. Ring 9351 4978 (SUSAC) or 9351 8111 (The Arena) to reserve your court.

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I’m a keen squash player, but don’t have a regular opponent. Do you organise a social squash competition? SUSF members can sign up to our in-house squash league at the University Sports & Aquatic Centre and be allocated a partner (based on your skill level) each week. The two matched players organise a time to play between themselves and book and pay for the courts themselves. This is a social – and often competitive – way to ensure you always have a partner. Find out more from Graham Pope on 0412 115 028. Alternatively, join the Sydney Uni Squash Club: squash@sport.usyd.edu.au www.squash.soc.usyd.edu.au

By Emma Schiller

When I was walking past the University Sports & Aquatic Centre I saw indoor soccer being played on the courts. Are the courts available to the general public? Which courts can be hired? How much does it cost? There are multiple SUSF courts that members can book for private use. The University Sports & Aquatic Centre Sports Hall can be booked for indoor soccer, netball, basketball and volleyball as well as badminton. The Arena’s Multi Sports Hall can be booked for badminton and martial arts. The HK Ward Multi Sports Hall single court is great for for most team sports, with all equipment available on request. Another facility available is the Robyn Webster Centre at Tempe Reserve which includes an indoor space suited for indoor soccer and volleyball and badminton. There are 11 outdoor netball courts available and plenty of parking. You can also play indoor lunchtime social netball and soccer.

Our badminton group was looking for somewhere to play. Can any of the uni courts be set up for badminton? Can we hire extra equipment when we get there? The second floor of the Arena is perfectly set up for badminton. Call the Arena (on 9351 8111), arrange a time, and our staff will set up the nets (for up to 3 courts) for you. Courts cost $12/hr before 4pm and then $22/hr - equipment is available at the desk. To join the badminton club at Sydney Uni: badminton@sport.usyd.edu.au

IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER > The Arena (Western Ave) is closed all day on Sunday > Courts in off-peak hours are half-price ($10 /hour) > You must be a member to book a court (membership is available to everyone at just $55) > If you make a squash court booking at the University Sports & Aquatic Centre, you and 1 guest are welcome to visit the indoor swimming pool too > To ensure a court is available, ring our Bookings Manager on 9351 4978 > Any equipment you need can be hired at the

front desk of the Arena, University Sports & Aquatic Centre, and HK Ward Gym.

OPENING HOURS MON -– FRI

SAT

SUN

UNIVERSITY SPORTS & AQUATIC CENTRE Main Complex 5:30am – 10:00pm

6:00am – 8:00pm 6:00am – 10:00pm

Pool

5:30am – 10:00pm

6:00am – 8:00pm 6:00am – 10:00pm

Fitness Centre

5:30am – 9:30pm

6:00am – 7:00pm 8:00am – 7:00pm

Tennis & Squash Courts5:30am – 10:00pm

6:00am – 8:00pm 6:00am – 10:00pm

Sports Hall

6:00am – 8:00pm 6:00am – 10:00pm

5:30am – 10:00pm

ARENA SPORTS CENTRE Main Complex 6:30am – 10:00pm

8:00am – 5:00pm CLOSED

HK WARD GYM Main Complex 11:30am – 10:00pm 9:30am – 6:30pm 9:30am – 6:30pm

ROBYN WEBSTER CENTRE AT TEMPE Main Complex Availability according to booking

CENTRE CONTACTS University Sports & Aquatic Centre Arena Sports Centre HK Ward Gym Robyn Webster Sports Centre Tempe

9351 4978 9351 8111 9351 4988 9351 4978

COURT HIRE FEES UNIVERSITY SPORTS & AQUATIC CENTRE Sports Hall $60/court/hr whole hall $120/hr Tennis and Squash Courts Weekdays: $10/hr before 4pm, $25 thereafter. Weekends: $20/hr ARENA SPORTS CENTRE Sports Hall $60/hr Squash Courts $5/hr 5:30am – 4:00pm, $10/hr after 4:00pm HK WARD GYM Sports Hall $60/hr ROBYN WEBSTER CENTRE AT TEMPE Sports Hall Indoor soccer and volleyball $50/court/hr, badminton $17/court/hr, whole indoor area $90/hr Outdoor Netball Courts $15/court/hr

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KIDS PROGRAMS

Junior Sports Clubs Join the pride and learn to growl with the best!

With the growing importance placed on the health and fitness of children, Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness offers a range of junior sports clubs using first class facilities and equipment at Sydney’s oldest and most prestigious university. Clubs are open to all gridiron, soccer, hockey, judo, rugby union, swimming and waterpolo enthusiasts. American Football The Sydney University Cubs have built a strong winning reputation in American Football as one of the foundation teams of the NSWGFL Junior Competition. In the past 13 years, the Cubs have won five State Championships. The 2009 season will see many

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returning players looking to qualify for the Gridiron NSW championship. Participants must be under 18 years of age on 1 January to play for the Cubs. www.sydneyunigridiron.com Hockey Young hockey enthusiasts aged 6-18 years can be part of the strong success that has followed the Sydney University Hockey Club Juniors. The club celebrated its centenary last year, with hard work and dedicated training paying off for all teams in 2007. Five junior girls were selected for the NSW Under 15 squad, meaning Sydney Uni Hockey Club comprises more than ten percent of the State team. With many juniors crossing into senior competition, the Club looks set for a strong future. www.suhc.asn.au Judo Children from 6-12 years will love the Sydney Uni Judo Club’s dedicated children's program, designed for kids no matter what their experience. Dawn Santos is a Level 2 NCAS coach, 2nd-dan black belt and a former Australian representative. She runs the program with thirteen years coaching experience and holds a Senior First Aid certificate. To become part of the class, kids must become junior members of Sydney Uni

Sport & Fitness ($11 per year) and register with JFA, the Judo Federation of Australia ($60 per year). www.judo.soc.usyd.edu.au Rugby Union Representing Sydney University is a dream of many who love rugby. The junior rugby representative season runs from late April through to early June and is part of the District Representative Rugby Championships run by NSW Rugby. The championships involve trial games and culminate in the State Championships over the June long weekend. Teams representing the Sydney Premier clubs, ACT, Victoria, South Australia and some of the NSW Country Regions compete each year. The Sydney University Football Club (SUFC) Under 13 players were Grand Finalists in 2007. To represent Sydney

University Juniors in 2009, register with one of our feeder clubs (Canterbury or Petersham) and aim for selection as a representative player for the State Championships. www.sydneyunirugby.com.au Soccer Sydney University Soccer Football Club has an extremely strong youth system now boasting under 16, under 14 and under 12s teams in the top tier Arrive Alive Women’s Premier League girl’s division after winning the Club Championship last season. The Club also has seven boy’s teams from under 11s through to under 18s in the Football New South Wales Youth League Division 1. Many of our players coming through the youth system go on to represent Sydney University in First Grade. www.susfc.org.au.

Learn to Swim JELLY FISH: learning safety jumps, body positions, blowing bubbles, water awareness, dog paddle and much more through songs, games and lots of fun. (max 4 students per class) STAR FISH: introduces basic freestyle and backstroke kick, with an emphasis on submerging, safety jump, back floats and much more. (max 5 students per class) TURTLES: works on the coordination of freestyle, breathing with body rolls, backstroke, floats, and basic diving techniques. (max 5 students per class) SEA HORSES: refining freestyle and backstroke skills, the class introduces breaststroke, dolphin kick and standing dives (max 7 students per class). swimschool@sport.usyd.edu.au

Swim Squads TADPOLES: designed for young swimmers with an emphasis on skillsdevelopment in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and basic butterfly. Minimum requirement is to swim 50m of freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. We recommend 2 sessions per week. DOLPHINS: suitable for young swimmers able to swim 100m of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and some butterfly. The squad emphasises increasing endurance and improving stroke technique. Competition skills are also taught. A minimum 2 sessions per week is required for this squad. JUNIOR FITNESS: caters for children who can swim each of the four strokes. This is a non-competitive squad with a focus on advanced stroke

correction. A minimum of 2 sessions per week is required. JUNIOR COMPETITIVE: tailored for children who can swim each stroke, with emphasis on advanced stroke correction and improving competitive skills. Swimmers in this group compete regularly in Club and District meets, with an aim to qualify for Metropolitan and State Championships. A minimum of 4 sessions per week is required. We recommend 5-6 sessions. www.suswimclub.com.au Water Polo BOYS It’s not too early to be a lion! The Sydney University Lions Men's Water Polo Club has teams playing in all divisions starting with Under 14s. These young lions include some of the best water polo players in

Australia. The club has had great success and many current and former Australian and State representatives are on hand to help younger players develop their water polo skills to the highest standard. We welcome beginners and competitors of all standards. suwpc@sport.usyd.edu.au GIRLS Thursday night at the University Sports & Aquatic Centre is training time for the young ladies of the Sydney University Women’s Water Polo Club. The club includes teams in the Ladies Junior (U/16) and The Ladies Sub Junior (U/14) competitions each summer. waterpolowomen@sport. usyd.edu.au

HOPES AND DREAMS AT HOLIDAY SPORTS CAMPS When most city children are bored, they switch on the TV or their game console. Children enrolled in Sydney Uni Sports Camps relish their school holidays, with a chance to really let go and get active! Our camps are run in conjunction with Camp Australia, offering two weeks of creative indoor and outdoor activities for boys and girls aged 6-16 years. The highly popular multi-sports program allows children to get a basic grasp of some twenty sports, so everyone finds the one they like the best. For more advanced juniors, specialised talent-development programs are available. Help your child to develop interest in a particular sport at one of nine sport-specific camps, including tennis, swimming, multi-sport, netball, soccer, basketball, cricket, hockey and water polo. Your child might even meet their sporting hero. Past luminaries have included Lleyton Hewitt, Shane Heal, Matt Neilson and Damien Martyn. For aspiring basketballers, the ACUVUE Sydney Uni Flames Basketball Camp is run with the National Basketball League team, while

the Cricket Camp is conducted by players from the Sydney Uni first grade squad. Each camper will receive: • a Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness t-shirt or cap • fruit snacks from Sydney Markets • attendance certificate • opportunity for maximum participation in small groups (one coach for every ten campers) For holiday child care with the added bonus of high quality professional sports coaching within first class facilities – get registered! SPRING CAMP DATES Week 1: September 29 – October 3 Week 2: October 7 – October 10 TO ENROL CONTACT CAMP AUSTRALIA ON 1800 501 893, WWW.CAMPAUSTRALIA.COM.AU For information/enquiries, contact Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness on 9351 4987 or email sportscamps@sport.usyd.edu.au

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MBF healthwatch

components. “Having the guidance of a personal trainer, whether on a regular basis or just every so often, produces dramatic results,” says Anthony.

Physical attraction – get more from your gym membership Change your body, state of mind and even your social life through a well-used and properly planned gym membership.

hen a professional

trainer walks into a gym they often see people wasting their workouts or exercising dangerously. "I see people doing abdominal work, but instead of using their abs they use their neck," says Anthony Ellison, Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness Gym Manager. "People arch their back while doing squats; their knees go over their toes instead of staying behind. They put too much pressure on their knees and lower back muscles.” But according to Anthony, it's simple to fine tune your workout to make it safer, more effective, more enjoyable and more

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sociable. The first step is to complete a fitness assessment. Set your goals Every good gym offers an orientation program and a fitness assessment to new members. Assessments are often refused by experienced gym users, but a simple assessment can pick up bad habits and help avoid problems that could occur down the track. Another great benefit of doing a fitness assessment is it allows you, as a member, to document your goals and, with the assistance of an experienced personal trainer, plan a program in which these goals can

realistically be achieved. "This program should be reassessed every 10 to 12 weeks," says Anthony. "Once your goals have been achieved it's important to alter the program so you can continue to improve." Anthony wants new members to get the greatest results from a gym membership. “They need to be introduced and integrated into their fitness club,” he says. “It's about understanding what is on offer and how things work, and becoming comfortable in the gym environment.” He and his colleagues also aim for gym members to achieve a good balance of exercises, with cardio, flexibility and strength

Safety in numbers “Whether it's a pump class, a boxing session, a spin (cycling) class or an outdoor boot camp, training in a group is beneficial on a number of levels,” he says. “Training in a group setting brings in a social element, which adds to the enjoyment of the session. Working out with others also makes you push harder, meaning you get more from the time you spend training. As well as being more economical, it provides greater encouragement to attend”. Kim is a third-year student who enjoys the benefits of group training. “You work a lot harder than you do on your own,” she says with a laugh. “The instructor will make sure your technique is right and you're not hurting yourself, and it’s a lot of fun to exercise with a group."

blood pressure problems and heart disease and strengthens bones. It also has a very positive effect on one's psychological well-being. "Exercise increases selfconfidence and self esteem," says Anthony. "Straight after a workout, your body releases hormones which naturally make you feel happy. In the longer term, you simply feel better about yourself with improved stamina, strength and physique." Exercise doesn’t just happen in the gym of course. Involving your friends and family in shared activities is a great way to keep everyone at a good level of fitness. "Lots of enjoyable activities don’t feel like exercise, like kicking a ball around or walking up to the shops rather

than driving," says Kim. "You can build up by doing little things before challenging others to consider the gym for themselves." And when they are ready, Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness will be waiting, with a flexible range of exercise options to match any age or level of fitness. Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness members enjoy great discounts on MBF Health Insurance and at Rebel Sport. For more details on membership benefits visit the Membership section at www.susf.com.au Article adapted from MBF Living Well © MBF Australia Limited 2007-2008

Health, happiness and harmony We know that exercise isn't all about weight loss. It also makes a huge difference in lowered risk of chronic health problems, boosts the body's immune system, reduces chances of suffering

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YOUR HEALTH

Never too busy; never too old. BY ALISON DUNN

IT’S 9AM ON A TUESDAY and the sounds of Frank Sinatra echo through the University Sports & Aquatic Centre. A group of men and women have gathered for the Beginner Seniors Circuit class. This morning their coach, John “Sparrow” Dowse, will be taking them through a low-intensity workout. At 70 years of age, Dowse was the oldest person to complete a Master Trainer’s Certificate with the Australian Institute of Fitness. Three years on, he is reaping the benefits of a healthier and happier lifestyle. Meet the former Australian Wallaby turned personal trainer, who is leading the campaign to keep seniors moving. With the speed Sparrow moves, the interview had to be to the point. So here's…

60 SECONDS WITH SPARROW Are you a morning person or a night owl? Definitely morning. I get up at four or five o’clock. Do you prefer summer or winter? Summer. Coffee or tea? Tea. Red or white wine? Red, but I prefer beer. I’ve always loved my beer. How important is diet to overall fitness? Absolutely vital. I’m careful with what I eat; I always opt for wholemeal over white, that sort of thing. And I make sure that I exercise – that way I stave off the beer belly! What are you afraid of? I could never do open water swims, especially when the stingers are out in the waves. I’m not one to do Bondi to Bronte! How do you overcome your fear? By avoiding open water swims! I opt for laps at Bondi Icebergs.

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Did you ever doubt your ability to complete the Master Trainer’s course? Most definitely. I’d never been in a gym before, that wasn’t how we used to train, even in the rugby days. Gyms back then were full of boxers, and the trainers were all battered old men in hats who smoked cigars! Most people who do these courses are in their twenties, and I didn’t want to make a fool of myself in front of all these younger people. But I worked hard; every day was a challenge. Can you ever be too old to be fit? Never. We have members up to 92 years old, so you can always be fit for your age and ability. The program helps to develop body muscle and improve bone density – that’s why it’s especially good for senior ladies, because they are more prone to osteoporosis and falls. We do low-intensity exercises and light weights – nothing like Arnold Schwarzenegger! Can you ever be too busy to be fit? I can’t understand why anyone wouldn’t put their wellbeing as their top priority. If you have a meeting, you write it in your diary. Write in your morning walk too – it’s just as important. What changes have you noticed since becoming a personal trainer? It’s great to be in a position where you can help people lead a happier lifestyle. People from the program have told me they can now walk up the stairs without getting short of breath, they can lift things, and they can pick up their grandchildren. One of our ladies, Bettie, who is 87, has told me that her bowls game has certainly improved! The seniors’ program is great for meeting new faces. We stay for coffee afterwards, and there is talk of starting a book club. And lastly, why are you called Sparrow? Because I was the smallest guy in the group. It’s stayed with me all my life. Most of my friends call me Sparrow. But my grandchildren never do!

Sydney Uni Tennis serves up new adult programs SYDNEY UNIVERSITY TENNIS has some great adult programs based at the University Sports & Aquatic Centre. This year sees new Head Coach, Peter Le Surf, team up with Director of Tennis, John Curzon, to deliver some of the most fun and innovative tennis programs for members of Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness. Peter is former Director of the Le Surf Tennis Academy in Perth, and has worked with some of the

best up-and-coming players in Western Australia, such as Brydin Klein and Casey Dellacqua. Early morning tennis is available for keen singles and doubles players. Breakfast League tennis involves high intensity games for an hour before players head off to work, uni or home. Breakfast League runs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6.30am. New competition times will be introduced for people who can start at 8am. For those looking for regular competition play, the new Tennis League on Thursday nights offers the opportunity to play in mixed pairs. The program is structured to suit those with work and family commitments, with games finishing within a maximum of two hours. Individuals are randomly put into matches on a weekly basis as they turn up. Minimum playing standard applies, with the competition suited to those who can get a serve into court and rally on. Doubles and singles will be played for great prizes. Cardio Tennis is a new, fun group

activity geared towards fitnessorientated players of all abilities. Warm-up, cardio workout, and cool down phases offer the ultimate, high energy workout while improving skill. The program features intervals of high intensity drills and periods of rest, in which participants consistently elevate their heart rates into their aerobic training zone. All the evidence indicates that to improve overall health and reduce the risk of heart disease, we need at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise per day. Cardio Tennis can go a long way toward helping you realise this health benefit, while giving you a complete workout on the court. So if you are looking for a more exciting, human alternative to interacting with a machine, then Cardio Tennis is for you! For enquiries, or to book a lesson with Peter, please contact the tennis team: tenniscoaching@sport.usyd.edu.au or 93514978. To join the Sydney Uni Tennis Club: tennis@sport.usyd.edu.au

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COVER STORY

THE TALENTED

MR.SPENCER BY EMMA SCHILLER

Nerd. Maths geek. Comedian. Sports fanatic: Just some of the terms bandied about in describing the multi-faceted media personality that is Adam Spencer. Sometimes dubbed Sydney University’s favourite son, the Honours Maths graduate has had a varied career, with stints on television programs such as Catalyst, Good News Week and Quantum, and as a radio host on the ABC youth network Triple J. Currently, it is breakfast radio that has snared the services of Adam (when he’s not busy with his duties on the University Senate), as early morning listeners tune into ABC Sydney 702 for his dulcet tones. >>>>

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVE STANTON

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Adam’s enduring association with Sydney University has seen him wearing several hats, as an MC at a range of university functions, as a respected Mathematics graduate and more recently as a successful women’s soccer coach. He began as an Arts/Law student, however the law subjects quickly fell away as an Honours thesis in Pure Mathematics beckoned.

I WAS EATING REASONABLY HEALTHY FOOD, BUT EATING WITH A SHOVEL AND A BUCKET. NOW, I EAT LITERALLY HALF OF WHAT I USED TO. “I didn’t come from a traditional uni family,” says Adam, “so I didn’t have much of an idea what you were meant to do here. My arts degree was the best nine and a half years of my life.” It proved to be a very busy nine and a half years. Adam was heavily involved in co-curricular activities such as theatre sports, student politics (including a stint as Union President) and debating. Adam even won the accolade of Best Public Speaker in 1996, a talent that was to prove very useful as he became a renowned Master of Ceremonies. “I MC a disproportionate number of the events I go to. But my wife says she actually prefers things I’m MCing. If I’m not MCing, and the actual MC’s not doing a good job, I tend to be a little bit harsh…” Adam regularly MC’s

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at university dinners and fundraisers, and enjoys the role. “It’s great fun... You can do as much preparation as you want but the funniest stuff comes when you ask a question, someone answers, and you say something silly, or funny, or suitably stupid off the back of what they’ve said.” Cleaning Up His Act Despite his long-term interest in soccer Adam didn’t participate in sport in his undergraduate years. Apart from a few forays into coaching the St Paul's college soccer team, it was a distinctly un-sporty and unfit period of Adam’s life. “At my – some would say heaviest, I would say fattest, I weighed 109 kilos. I got to the mid-1990s and realised that I could still make people giggle even if I was just shovelling fried chicken down my throat and washing it down with beer.” Challenged to clean up his act by a former girlfriend, Adam conceded, “Yeah, I’m a bit overweight, but I could lose it if I wanted to”. Her response galvanised him into action. “She just looked at me and said ‘Yeah? I really don’t think you could. ‘That was the best thing anyone ever said to me. I went from 109 kilos to around 84.” His diet improved but there was more change to come. “Last year, at my wife’s suggestion, I had a session with a nutritionist, and we had a very full and frank discussion about what constitutes a serving size… By this time I was eating reasonably healthy food, but eating with a shovel and a bucket. Now, I eat literally half of what I used to.” His story would make compelling reading in a dieter’s magazine but Adam is more interested in activity than publicity. Adam has been a passionate coach of the Sydney Uni Women’s Soccer third grade team, but retired from the role at the end of the 2007 season with the birth of his second child. “I really like it (coaching). I’m pretty good at communicating, and, at the level that I had to coach where you didn’t need a phenomenal tactical knowledge, it was more about making people confident in themselves.”

Coaching proved to be yet another of Adam’s callings, with his team being promoted throughout the 5 years he coached them. The game, though, was still about participation and fun. And maybe a few falls. “I’ve never seen one of my girls take a dive. I’ve seen them fall over, through being horribly unco, and I’ve seen bad tackles, but never one of my girls deliberately diving. And that spirit’s great. Because it’s a beautiful game, football, when it’s played like that”. In 2008, Adam embarked on yet another endeavour as a player in the University Men’s over-35 team. “I played soccer in high school – competent, but not spectacular. I really liked it and it was a game I grabbed at. But, uh, you know, as an over 35’s player I make a very good women’s coach…” Kicking Goals With soccer, work in radio and making time for his family, Adam’s pre-dawn schedule makes others shudder. In an average day, Adam is awake at 3:30, on his pushbike just before 4, at the radio station by ten past 4, and on-air between 5:30 and 7:45. By 10:30 he has usually left the ABC radio station having already finished an average working day as the rest of us start to consider morning tea. Sometimes the day doesn’t finish at the station though. Conferences and functions can make his schedule even more gruelling. “I probably look like the biggest nerd in the world when we put (my daughter) Ellie to bed at 7.15pm, and I turn to my wife and say “Daddy’s going to have bottle and bed as well now. It’s not hard to get up at 3:30 in the morning if you went to bed at 8 o’clock the night before. It’s very easy to go to bed at 8 if you woke up at 3:30 that morning.” With his hugely varied career and the impressive enthusiasm he shows for his diverse range of pursuits, Adam seems to have deservedly won the accolade of ‘Sydney University’s Favourite Son’. Not, though, according to Adam. “That’s just (a claim) used by SUSF staff member Rodney Tubbs when he’s desperate for an introduction at sporting functions.”

>>> KIDS IN SPORT With two young daughters Adam has a keen interest in participation in sport. “Kids should be getting into some sort of physical activity and wanting to express themselves physically as early as possible,” he says, “but unless they show particular talent I don’t think their sport should be particularly competitive until 12 or 14. I’ve got no trouble with a group of 12 year olds who want to win a game of football. But if they were going to turn on one of their mates who let them down cause he choked - you wouldn’t want that at that age.” Adam’s children will be caught up in his sporting fandom but may have been saved from having him shout instructions at them from the sidelines. “My wife has banned me from coaching any team that my daughters are involved in. To which I responded ‘that’s pretty harsh’, because imagine the motivational factor you’d have as a father/ coach if you could send your daughter on with 10 minutes to go in a semifinal and say, ‘If you get this winning goal, you don’t have to tidy your room for 6 months. Off you go, Charger!’ She (my wife) didn’t buy it…”

WITH SOCCER, WORK IN RADIO AND MAKING TIME FOR HIS FAMILY, ADAM’S PRE-DAWN SCHEDULE MAKES OTHERS SHUDDER.

>> THE OLYMPIC GAMES With the 2008 Beijing Olympics just around the corner, Adam has programmed his television, but he’s not defrosting the TV dinners just yet. “I’d watch anyone I know, or anyone I’ve met. I think it’s incredible what they do, but I’m not the sort of person who’ll just park themselves in front of the TV for hours watching the gymnastics, then the table tennis, then the swimming … The number of Olympic athletes that come through Sydney Uni is amazing. The rowing, I’m starting to get more of an appreciation. I’ve met a lot of people coming out of the rowing factory here. Lachlan Renshaw, in the 800m, hopefully I’m going to catch his heat and, hopefully, semi-final and final… I think he’s brilliant at what he’s done.” And if Adam was to compete at the Olympics? “One ability I do seem to have is to keep a book open balanced on a crosstrainer. There are people who just can’t do that. If I were to perform at Olympic level, it would be competitive cross-trainingreading. I could knock over 100 pages, keeping my heartbeat in the upper exercise zone, a lot quicker than most. I’m multiskilling, don’t you worry. Though if someone stopped to talk to me, I’d probably fall off.”

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Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness has a great range of short courses to get you fit, skilled and energised.

Bring a friend & save!* * Bring a friend and you’ll both receive $5 off the cost of your course!** *Promotion applies to new** courses only and may only be claimed once per person, per course. You and your friend must enrol at the same time. Not available for online enrolments. Call 9351 8903 or visit reception at any of our 3 on-campus fitness centres to take advantage of this promotion. **New courses: Aboriginal-inspired contemporary, Archery for beginners, Badminton for beginners, Judo for beginners, Massage, Street latin for beginners, Stretch flexibility fitness, Tennis for intermediates.

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DANCE SHORT COURSES ABORIGINAL-INSPIRED NEW! CONTEMPORARY Express & develop your creative moves through very focused, high energy choreography with contemporary expert, Mira Mansell. When: Fridays, 5:30-6:30pm, 8 x 1 hour lessons 15th Aug-10th Oct (excluding 3rd Oct) Where: Human Movement dance studio, Sydney Uni* Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 (Bring a friend & save!) Enrolments close 13th Aug BALLROOM FOR BEGINNERS Learn to waltz, foxtrot & tango around the dance floor with grace and flair in this fun & exciting course. When: Thursdays, 6:30 7:30pm, 8 x 1 hour lessons 14th Aug-9th Oct (excluding 2nd Oct) Where: Human Movement dance studio, Sydney Uni* Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrolments close 12th Aug BALLROOM FOR INTERMEDIATES Know all the basics of ballroom and want to keep dancing and improving? This course is perfect for you! When: Thursdays, 7:458:45pm, 8 x 1 hour lessons 14th Aug-9th Oct (excluding 2nd Oct) Where: Human Movement dance studio, Sydney Uni* Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrolments close 12th Aug

Visit reception at one of our health and fitness centres Call 9351 8903 Email recreation@sport.usyd.edu.au Complete the form in our short courses brochure and fax to 9351 4962, or post to: UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS MANAGER Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness University Sports & Aquatic Centre, G09 The University of Sydney, NSW, 2006

BELLY DANCING Learn basic techniques including body isolations, footwork and shimmies. A fantastic workout for body, mind and spirit. When: Tuesdays, 5:15-6:15pm, 8 x 1 hour lessons 12th Aug-7th Oct (excluding 30th Sep) Where: Human Movement dance studio, Sydney Uni* Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrolments close 10th Aug

HIP HOP & FUNK Learn moves that you would expect to see in performances of popular artists such as Aaliyah, Usher & JT whilst improving your fitness, flexibility & strength. When: Thursdays, 5:156:15pm, 8 x 1 hour lessons 14th Aug-9th Oct (excluding 2nd Oct) Where: Human Movement dance studio, Sydney Uni* Cost: Members $115, Nonmembers $135 Enrolments close 12th Aug SALSA FOR BEGINNERS Learn the basics of LA style salsa and end with enough moves to keep you dancing for hours. When: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm, 8 x 1 hour lessons 12th Aug-7th Oct (excluding 30th Sep) Where: Human Movement dance studio, Sydney Uni* Cost: Members $115, Nonmembers $135 Enrolments close 10th Aug STREET LATIN FOR NEW! BEGINNERS Learn dances that are taking the world by storm including salsa, merengue, bachata, zouk, hustle (rock n roll, ceroc, disco) & swing (lindy hop, west coast swing). When: Tuesdays, 7:45-8:45pm, 8 x 1 hour lessons 12th Aug-7th Oct (excluding 30th Sep) Where: Human Movement dance studio, Sydney Uni* Cost: Members $115, Nonmembers $135 (Bring a friend & save!) Enrolments close 10th Aug

SPORT SHORT COURSES

NEW!

ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS Release your inner Robin Hood. Sydney Uni Archery Club instructors will teach you how to shoot a bow & arrow, develop coordination & mental concentration. When: Fridays, 3:30-5pm, 4 x 1.5 hour lessons Course 1: 15th Aug-5th Sep Course 2: 10th Oct-31st Oct Where: St. Paul’s College Oval, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $60,

Non-members $70 (Bring a friend & save!) Enrolments close: Course 1, 13th Aug; Course 2, 8th Oct W!

BADMINTON FOR NE BEGINNERS Improve your tactics, hand, eye & foot coordination through the fast-paced sport of badminton with experts from Sydney Uni Badminton Club. When: Sundays, 5-6:30pm, 6 x 1.5 hour lessons 17th Aug-21st Sep Where: HK Ward Gym, Sydney Uni Cost: $85 Members, $110 Non-members (Bring a friend & save!) Enrolments close 15th Aug FENCING FOR BEGINNERS Gain quick reflexes, coordination and stamina. Learn the basic techniques of fencing from a professional fencing maestro. When: Course 1: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm, 9 x 1 hour lessons, 12th Aug-21st Oct (excluding 30th Sep & 14th Oct) Course 2: Wednesdays, 6:207:20pm, 9 x 1 hour lessons, 13th Aug-15th Oct (excluding 1st Sep) Course 3: Saturdays, 12:451:45pm, 9 x 1 hour lessons, 16th Aug-25th Oct (excluding 4th Oct & 11th Oct) Where: Arena Sports Centre activities hall, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $115, Nonmembers $135 Enrolments close: Course 1, 10th Aug; Course 2, 11th Aug; Course 3, 14th Aug FENCING FOR INTERMEDIATES If you are ready to take your fencing ability to the next level then this course is the perfect fit. When: Course 1: Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm, 9 x 1 hour lessons, 12th Aug-21st Oct (excluding 30th Sep & 14th Oct) Course 2: Saturdays, 12:451:45pm, 9 x 1 hour lessons, 16th Aug-25th Oct (excluding 4th Oct & 11th Oct) Where: Course 1: HK Ward Gym, group fitness room, Sydney Uni Course 2: Arena Sports Centre

activities hall, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrolments close: Course 1, 10th Aug; Course 2, 14th Aug GOLF FOR BEGINNERS Learn all the basics such as grip, stance, posture, basic swing path, putting and chipping as well as the basic rules and etiquette. When: Tuesdays, 6-7pm, 4 x 1 hour sessions 2nd-23rd Sep Where: Moore Park Golf Course. Meet at the Pro Shop at MPGC for the first lesson. Cost: Members $110, Non-members $130 Enrolments close 24th Aug GOLF FOR INTERMEDIATES Review the basics and begin to develop more advanced swing fundamentals. Develop short game skills, improving your putting and chipping, pitching and bunker play. When: Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm, 4 x 1.5 hour sessions 7th-28th Oct Where: Moore Park Golf Course. Meet at the Pro Shop at MPGC for the first lesson. Cost: Members $165, Non-members $195 Enrolments close 28th Sep NEW!

JUDO FOR BEGINNERS Learn the basics of grappling, including throws/takedowns, ground fighting and submissions from a Sydney Uni Judo Club coach. Previous martial arts experience and uniform not necessary. When: Thursdays, 5:307:30pm, 8 x 2 hour lessons 14th Aug-9th Oct (excluding 2nd Oct) Where: HK Ward Gym dojo, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 (Bring a friend & save!) Enrolments close 12th Aug SAILING FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES Get involved in the exciting sport of sailing on beautiful Sydney Harbour. Beginners learn the basics of helming and crewing while more advanced sailors can improve

their sailing skills and enter short races. When: Fridays, 12:30-4pm, 3 x 3.5 hour sessions Course 1: 29th Aug-12th Sep Course 2: 17th Oct-31st Oct Where: Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, New Beach Rd, Darling Point. Cost: Members $150, Non-members $170 Enrolments close: Course 1, 27th Aug; Course 2, 15th Oct TENNIS FOR BEGINNERS Have fun learning the basics of playing the great game & develop all strokes of tennis, doubles play, tactics & fitness. When: Course 1: Wednesdays, 12-1pm, 6 x 1 hour lessons, 20th Aug-24th Sep Course 2: Thursdays, 6-7pm, 6 x 1 hour lessons, 21st Aug25th Sep Where: University Sports & Aquatic Centre tennis courts, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $100, Non-members $120 Enrolments close: Course 1, 18th Aug; Course 2, 19th Aug TENNIS FOR NEW! INTERMEDIATES Refine your forehand, backhand and volley shots. Impress your friends on the court with your developed, fast serve. Have fun and get a great workout on the court! When: Thursdays, 6-7:30pm, 4 x 1.5 hour lessons 9th-30th Oct Where: University Sports & Aquatic Centre tennis courts, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $100, Non-members $120 (Bring a friend & save!) Enrolments close 7th Oct

RECREATION SHORT COURSES KICKBOXING FITNESS Combine fitness, self-defense and fun in this popular course that’s ideal for both men and women. Challenge yourself today! When: Wednesdays, 7:308:30pm, 6 x 1 hour sessions Course 1: 13th Aug-17th Sep Course 2: 24th Sep-5th Nov (excluding 1st Oct) Where: HK Ward Gym group

fitness room, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $85, Nonmembers $110 Enrolments close: Course 1, 11th Aug; Course 2, 22nd Sep LATIN DANCE FITNESS Get active with this exhilarating course which combines simple salsa, cha cha & rumba moves to form fun, multi-peak aerobic workouts.. When: Wednesdays, 6:307:30pm, 8 x 1 hour sessions 13th Aug-8th Oct (excluding 1st Oct) Where: HK Ward Gym group fitness room, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrolments close 11th August LEARN TO SURF WEEKEND Learn to surf with friendly, accredited coaches from Surf Camp Australia. Stay 2 nights in modern beachside cabins where all meals are included with a BBQ dinner/party on Saturday night. Price includes return transport and a Rip Curl T-shirt. When: Friday night-Sunday evening 24th-26th Oct Where: Transport to Seven Mile Beach departs Friday 6:15pm from Scubar (cnr. Rawson Pl & Rawson Ln, underneath Sydney Central YHA) and returns on Sunday at 7:00pm. Cost: Members $255, Non-members $295 Enrolments close 22nd Oct !

MASSAGE NEW Need to unwind? Discover the healing art of massage, learning basic massage techniques from a professional masseuse in a fun, relaxing environment. When: Thursdays, 6:307:30pm, 8 x 1 hour sessions 14th Aug-9th Oct (excluding 2nd Oct) Where: HK Ward Gym group fitness room, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $125, Non-members $145 (Bring a friend & save!) Enrolments close 12th Aug

* Meet at Arena Sports Centre reception for first lesson.

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SCUBA DIVING (OPEN WATER CERTIFICATE COURSE) Learn to dive in the beautiful depths off Sydney’s coastline. This course is internationally accredited with SSI (Scuba School International) and you’ll learn from a dive master with over 30 years experience. When: Course 6: 29th Jul-12th Aug Course 7: 23 Aug-6th Sep Course 8: 9th Sep-23rd Sep Course 9: 18th Oct-1st Nov Courses 6 & 8: Tuesday

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evenings 6-8:30pm (theory) & weekends (practical) Courses 7 & 9: Weekends only Where: Courses 6&8: Tuesday evening theory at University sports & Aquatic Centre + weekend practicals at dive locations specified by Sub Aquatics. Courses 7&9: meet 8am at university Sports & Aquatic Centre for first session Cost: Members $300, Non-members $350 Enrolments close: Course 6, 27th Jul; Course 7, 21st Aug; Course 8, 7th Sep; Course 9, 16th Oct A scuba diving medical check/pass is compulsory prior to commencement of this course. SENIOR FIRST AID This convenient one-day course is nationally accredited and WorkCover approved. Invaluable and ideal for employers, coaches, teachers and all those requiring first aid qualifications. When: Wednesdays or Fridays, 9am-4pm

August: 8th, 9th, 13th,15, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 27th September: 5th, 12th, 17th, 24th October: 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 24th, 29th, 31st November: 5th, 14th, 19th, 28th Where: HK Ward Gym group fitness room, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $145, Non-members $150 Book in person Arena Sports Centre reception. You will be given instructions on how to complete the required online workbook. STRETCH FLEXIBILITY NEW! FITNESS Improve your overall range of movement & reduce your risk of injury with this beneficial course which incorporates pilates, dance & flexibilityenhancing exercises. When: Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm, 8 x 1 hour sessions 11th Aug-13th Oct (excluding 29th Sep & 6th Oct) Where: HK Ward Gym group

OLYMPIC UPDATE

fitness room, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 (Bring a friend & save!) Enrolments close 9th Aug SWIMMING FOR ADULTS Dive into the deep end with confidence. From beginners to superfish, Sydney Uni Swimming Club will help you develop a strong relationship with the water. When: Learn to Swim: (Term 1) 21/07-28/09 & (Term 2) 13/10-21/12 1/2hr sessions avail Tue & Thu 6-7:30pm + Sat & Sun 9am-12pm Stroke Correction: As above Squads: Tue & Thur, 6:30-7:30pm Where: University Sports & Aquatic Centre pool, Sydney Uni Cost: Learn to Swim/Stroke Correction $130/term (10wks)^ Squads $60/mth or $15/casual visit^

BY GRAHAM CROKER AND NICK BAILEY Australian Olympic Selection Trials in Hobart when she scored 78.20 in her final dive to finish second behind Melissa Wu, her partner in synchronized diving in Beijing. Croak retired from competitive sport altogether after the Manchester Games, but the urge for competition

^No discounts apply. Online enrollment not available for this course.

came back in 2005 and she wrote to renowned NSWIS diving coach Chava Sobrino, to ask him to take her on as a “mature age” diving student. He accepted the offer and the partnership quickly reaped rewards when she won silver at

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ROAK, 23, competed

the 2006 Melbourne

in gymnastics at the

Commonwealth Games in

2000 Sydney Olympic

the synchronised 10m platform

Games and won an all-round

event with a then 13-year-

gymnastics team gold medal

old Wu.

and individual vault silver

“I will be solely focusing on

medal at the 2002

Beijing now,” she said. “If I

Commonwealth Games

can do a personal best

in Manchester.

performance, then a medal

When she takes to the

isn’t out of sight. I am just

10m diving platform in Beijing,

going to concentrate on

she will be one of just 13

one dive at a time and let

Australians to represent at an

the results take care of

Olympic Games in two or

themselves.”

more different sports. She all but secured her berth at the

Croak joins eighteen other Sydney University athletes to

CROAK DIVES IN TO OLYMPIC THRONG

PILATES A total body & mind workout of low-impact floor exercises to improve your strength, flexibility & posture. When: Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm, 8 x 1 hour sessions 11th Aug-13th Oct (excluding 29th Sep & 6th Oct) Where: HK Ward Gym group fitness room, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrolments close 9th Aug

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be selected for the Beijing Games. Selected so far are: Kyla Bremner (wrestling), Liz Kell (rowing), Brooke Pratley (rowing), Marty Rabjohns (rowing), Jeremy Stevenson (rowing), Francis Hegerty (rowing), Robin Bell (canoe), Lachlan Milne (kayak), Taniele Gofers (water polo), Nikita Cuffe (water polo), Lachlan

SHE WILL BE ONE OF JUST 13 AUSTRALIANS TO REPRESENT AT AN OLYMPIC GAMES IN TWO OR MORE DIFFERENT SPORTS.

CLUBS

Join a club – there are so many to choose from. Clubs are open to students and members of the general public.

Renshaw (athletics), Angela Ballard (wheelchair atheletics), Trent Franklin (water polo), Thomas Whalan (water polo), Sam McGregor (water polo), Robert Maitland (water polo) and Sarah Stewart (wheelchair basketball). She also becomes first Australian to compete in two different disciplines since Nova Peris achieved the feat by winning gold with the Hockeyroos in Atlanta in 1996 and representing Australia in athletics in 2000.

TWO OR MORE Australian athletes who have competed in two or more sports at the Olympic Games: EDWIN FLACK (Sydney University) Athletics 1896; Tennis 1896 REGINALD “SNOWY” BAKER Diving 1908; Boxing 1908; Swimming 1908 SYDNEY MIDDLETON Rugby 1908; Rowing 1912 LILY BEAUREPAIRE Diving 1920; Swimming 1920 HARRY MORRIS Diving 1928; Wrestling 1928 NEVILLE SAYERS Modern Pentathlon 1956, 1960; Shooting 1960 DUNCAN PAGE Modern Pentathlon 1964, 1968; Fencing 1964 PETER MACKEN Fencing 1968; Modern Pentathlon 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976 PAUL NARRACOTT Athletics 1984; Bobsleigh 1992 DONNA KITE Athletics 1984; Cycling Road 1988 FIONA HANNAN Basketball 1996; Handball 2000 NOVA PERIS Athletics 2000; Hockey 1996

AFL (Men) The Men’s AFL Club competes in the Sydney AFL Premiere League, providing opportunities for both elite players and beginners. australianfootball@sport.usyd.edu.au www.suanfc.com

AFL (Women) The Women’s AFL Club is continuing to grow and competes in the Sydney Women’s AFL Competition. Both men’s and women’s teams are entered into the Australian University Games. anfwomen@sport.usyd.edu.au

AMERICAN FOOTBALL The Club has both an U18 and an Open first division team playing in the NSW Gridiron Football League. The Club has won the State Championship five years in a row. americanfootball@sport.usyd.edu.au www.sydneyunigridiron.com

Now available at The Co-op Bookshop Sydney Uni Sport & Aquatic Centre Building G09 Cnr Codrington St & Darlington Rd University of Sydney NSW 2006 P: (02) 9351 3705/(02) 9351 2807 E: sydu@coop-bookshop.com.au University Co-operative Bookshop Ltd

Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness members receive a 20% discount on season tickets. The ACUVUE Sports Hall at the University Sports & Aquatic Centre is the home of the ACUVUE Sydney Uni Flames WNBL team.

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ARCHERY The Archery Club caters for all levels, from a beginner to the elite and enters various competitions through Archery NSW and Archery Australia. Basic equipment and coaching is available to members. archery@sport.usyd.edu.au

ATHLETICS Sydney University Athletics Club (SUAC) is one of the oldest athletics clubs in the country. It competes in national and state championships, state relays and Athletics NSW AllComers events, in both the summer (track) and winter (cross country/road walks) seasons. SUAC hosts fantastic social outings and organises tours to world athletic events. athletics@sport.usyd.edu.au www.suac.org

BADMINTON The Badminton Club provides opportunities for men and women, from elite to beginner, to compete in state and local tournaments throughout the year, and sends a team to the Australian University Games. badminton@sport.usyd.edu.au www.usydbadminton.com

BASEBALL The Baseball Club has a proud history, fielding teams in the Sydney Winter Baseball League, and is open to both students and members of the public. Home games are played on Oval No. 2 during the winter, and training is on campus. The club sends a student team to compete in the Australian University Games. baseball@sport.usyd.edu.au

BASKETBALL The Men’s and Women’s Clubs play in the Norths and City of Sydney Basketball Leagues. In 2004, Sydney University took ownership of the Sydney Flames, which competes in the Women’s National Basketball League. The ACUVUE Sydney Uni Flames takes pride of place as our signature women’s program. basketball@sport.usyd.edu.au flames@sport.usyd.edu.au www.sydneyuniflames.com.au

BOAT (Men’s Rowing) The Boat Club runs an elite program located at St Ignatius College Boat Shed on the Lane Cover River. The club operates in Intermediate and Talent ID programs based at the women’s boat shed at Glebe. Together with the women’s rowing club, the Boat Club competes as Sydney University in the Club, State and National

Championships and includes members of the Australian squad. boat@sport.usyd.edu.au www.subc.org.au

BOXING The Boxing Club offers something for all levels, from non-contact aerobic fitness classes to amateur competition for men and women. Training is held in a dedicated boxing gym at HK Ward Gym. boxing@sport.usyd.edu.au www.subxc.com.au

CANOE/KAYAK The Canoe Club conducts white water canoe/kayak weekends, competes in canoe polo leagues and tournaments around Sydney. canoe@sport.usyd.edu.au www.succ.canoe.org.au

CRICKET (Men) The Men’s Club has eight teams that compete in the Sydney Grade Competition and caters from the elite to social player. succ@sport.usyd.edu.au www.sydneyuniversitycricket.com.au

CRICKET (Women) The Women’s Club, with UNSW, participates in the Sydney Women’s Grade Competition in First and Second Grade. uwcc.secretary@gmail.com www.uwcc.com.au

CYCLING & TRIATHLON The Club enters competitors in a number of cycling and triathlon events throughout the year. This includes the Australian University Games, NSW State Cup and NSW Club Championships. cyclingtriathlon@sport.usyd.edu.au

FENCING The Club caters for all levels

of fencer and offers the three fencing disciplines: Foil, Sabre and Epee. It enters competitions at national, state and local level with members competing in the Australian University Championships. fencing@sport.usyd.edu.au www.fencing.soc.usyd.edu.au

FOOTBALL (Men) The Sydney University Football Club is the strongest club in the NSW rugby union competition, having won both the Club and Colts Championships in 2005, 2006 and 2007. The club caters for a range of rugby players from juniors through to the elite level. sufc@sport.usyd.edu.au www.sydneyunirugby.com.au

GYMNASTICS This is a thriving social and competitive club, which promotes and caters for all levels of gymnast. The Club competes at invitational masters, intervarsity and external competitions. The Club also offers two cheerleading groups who compete in various competitions. gymnastics@sport.usyd.edu.au www.sug.gymn-oz.net

HANDBALL The Sydney Uni Handball Club enters men’s and women’s teams in the NSW Handball League catering for everyone from beginners to international representatives. During summer the Club plays Beach Handball and arranges social competitions. handball@sport.usyd.edu.au

HOCKEY One of our largest clubs with over 14 men’s, women’s and junior teams. The men’s teams play in the Premier A Sydney

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Competition while the women compete in both the Eastern Districts Women’s Hockey Competition and the Sydney Women’s Hockey League. The club also sends teams to the Australian University Games. hockey@sport.usyd.edu.au www.suhc.asn.au

JUDO Sydney Uni Judo Club competes in all levels of competition, from nationals and state to local competitions and the Australian University Games. The Club runs classes for beginners, advanced and masters (including specific women’s and children’s classes) in the dojo at HK Ward Gym. judo@sport.usyd.edu.au www.judo.soc.usyd.edu.au

KEMPO KARATE The Club conducts classes for all levels throughout the year focusing on self-defense skills and coordination based on the popular American form of the sport developed by Ed Parker. kempokarate@sport.usyd.edu.au

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KENDO Kendo is a traditional Japanese fencing martial arts practised by the Samurai and is now an internationally competed sport. The Club practises Kendo to cultivate one’s mindfulness, respect and diligence. The club caters for all levels, with beginner courses and active participation to all level of tournaments. kendo@sport.usyd.edu.au www.usydkendo.com

NETBALL Sydney Uni Club caters for all abilities, with teams entered in the NSW State League competition. Social players compete in weekend club and weekday social competitions. The Club also sends women’s and mixed teams to the Australian University Games. netball@sport.usyd.edu.au www.sunetball.com.au

ROCKCLIMBING & MOUNTAINEERING The Club conducts weekly indoor climbing sessions at The Ledge and outdoor

climbing expeditions around Sydney on weekends for beginners, intermediate and advanced climbers. rockclimb@sport.usyd.edu.au www.surmc.org.au

ROWING (Women) Based at Glebe, the Rowing Club offers intermediate and high-performance programs for students. Crews compete in national, state and local regattas and the Australian University Games. For men, see ‘Boat’. rowing@sport.usyd.edu.au www.sydneyunirowing.org

RUGBY LEAGUE The Sydney Uni Amateur Rugby League Club fields teams in the first and second divisions of the NSW Tertiary Student Rugby League. The Club encourages and supports players to participate in NSW and Australian representative teams. rugbyleague@sport.usyd.edu.au

RUGBY UNION (Women) Building on Sydney University’s proud history of

rugby union, the Women’s Rugby Club strives for excellence and enters a team in the Sydney competition. For the men’s club see ‘Football’. rugbywomen@sport.usyd.edu.au www.sydneyuniwomen.rugbynet.com.au

SAILING & BOARDSAILING This Club provides beginner training at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, racing weekly at Woollarah Sailing Club, Rosebay. Boats are entered into various NSW accredited competitions. The Club also offers boardsailing to its members providing both recreational days out and competitive opportunities. sailing@sport.usyd.edu.au www.usydsailing.com

SOCCER The Sydney Uni Soccer Football Club caters for players of all abilities from elite to beginner and enters both men’s and women’s teams in the NSW Super League and NSW Premier League, respectively. The Club also enters a large number of men’s teams in the Eastern Suburbs Football Assocation and women’s teams in the Gladesville/Hornsby competition. soccer@sport.usyd.edu.au www.susfc.org.au

SOFTBALL This club has teams in the Manly-Warringah competition and sends a team to the Australian University Games. softball@sport.usyd.edu.au

SKI The Ski Club runs ski trips, a Club Championship and enters the Australian University Snow Sports Championships. The Club conducts an annual trip to New Zealand and has a thriving social membership. ski@sport.usyd.edu.au www.subski.net

SQUASH Both men’s and women’s teams are entered in the Sydney Pennant competition, while the club hosts Club Championships for its members. squash@sport.usyd.edu.au www.squash.soc.usyd.edu.au

SWIMMING The Sydney University Swimming Club trains at the University Sports & Aquatic Centre. All levels of experience are catered for, from beginners to the elite. The Club competes in all levels of competition from club nights to state and national events, as well as the Australian University Games. swimming@sport.usyd.edu.au www.suswimclub.com.au

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enters regional competitions as well as the Australian University Games. The Club meets at HK Ward Gym regularly with coaching available. tabletennis@sport.usyd.edu.au www.usydtt.org

TAEKWONDO The Club offers the opportunity to learn the Korean martial art and the Olympic sport of Taekwondo. This club regularly excels in university competition held under the rules of the World Taekwondo Federation. Beginners are welcome to enjoy and discover the health, fitness and self-defense benefits of Taekwondo. taekwondo@sport.usyd.edu.au www.tkd.soc.usyd.edu.au

TENNIS With over 120 years of history the Sydney University Lawn Tennis Club enters teams in the Metropolitan Grass Courts Clubs Association Badge competitions and other competitions conducted by Tennis NSW and the NSW Hardcourt Tennis Association. The Club also organises weekly social tennis for members and its representative teams compete at the Australian University Games. tennis@sport.usyd.edu.au

TOUCH The Sydney Uni Touch Club provides opportunities for members to participate in social and competitive competition, including the Australian University Games, Sydney Championships and State Cup. The Clubs conducts a weekly competition providing members the opportunity to

play competitive touch in a social environment on a regular basis. touch@sport.usyd.edu.au www.sydney.touch.asn.au

ULTIMATE FRISBEE Sydney University Ultimate Frisbee caters for the complete beginner to the elite player through many local, state and national tournaments. It has an important social aspect and remains competitive at the Australian University Games where the club has posted excellent results since the sports’ inclusion. ultimatefrisbee@sport.usyd.edu.au www.suufl.uflnsw.com.au

VOLLEYBALL The Sydney Uni Volleyball Club enters men’s and women’s teams into the Australian Volleyball League, as well as local and state competitions. The Club also conducts social competitions year-round and organises teams for the Australian University Games. In summer the Club enters teams in various beach volleyball competitions around Sydney. volleyball@sport.usyd.edu.au www.suvolleyball.com

WATER POLO (Men) Providing opportunities for members to play water polo at all levels, the Club has junior programs, social teams and beginner teams right up to first grade. The men’s team has been a dominate force in the National Water Polo League since its inception. suwtc@sport.usy.edu.au www.sydneyunilions.com.au

WATER POLO (Women) The Club caters for all players from beginners to the elite. The women’s National Water Polo League team were Minor Premiers in the 2007/2008 season. waterpolowomen@sport.usyd.edu.au www.suwaterpolo.com

WATERSKI & WAKEBOARD The Waterski and Weightboard Club organises waterski days for its members throughout the year on the Hawkesbury River, north of Sydney. waterski@sport.usyd.edu www.usydwakeandski.com

WRESTLING The Club welcomes all levels of wrestler, from beginners looking for a social sport experience to elite level competitors. wrestling@sport.usyd.edu.au

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SPORT & RECREATION

Nine Fitness Facts

Intervarsity Sport Sydney Uni students can compete against other universities at the Australian University Games, Australian University Championships and World University Games; events hosted by Australian University Sport. For more information visit www.unisport.com.au or contact (02) 9351 8109.

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Intercollege Sport Intercollege sport is an integral part of Sydney University's long and rich sporting history; providing residents of St. Andrew's, St. Paul's, Sancta Sophia, St. John's, Wesley and The Women's Colleges with the opportunity to compete and represent their college in various sporting events. The prestigious men's Rawson Cup and the women's Rosebowl are highly prestigious competitions for the colleges. For more information visit www.susf.com.au, email intercol@sport.usyd.edu.au, or contact (02) 9351 8903. High School & Beyond SUSF provides highly beneficial PDHPE curriculum development programs to year 11 & 12 students as well as interactive units in sports medicine, level 1 sports taping and senior first aid courses. Our senior first aid, senior first aid refresher and CPR refresher courses are WorkCover approved and ideal for all students, staff and community. For more information visit www.susf.com.au, email education@sport.usyd.edu.au or contact 9351 8108.

Lunchtime Social Sport. SOCCER NETBALL

Registrations open Monday 28th July and close 5pm Friday 8th August. Competitions commence the week beginning Monday 11th August. Venue: University Sports & Aquatic Centre.

Places are limited. Get a team together and register now! Don’t have a team? Contact us and we’ll try and find one for you to join.

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UPCOMING DA DATES ATES Wednesdays, Saturdays W ednesdays, Fridays or Satur d days 9am-4pm

GET YOUR HEART PUMPING! To calculate your approximate Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) use 220 minus your age (220-age = MHR). The human body utilises fat as a source of fuel when the heart rate is maintained at 60% - 75% of an individual’s maximum heart rate (MHR). VIVE LE RESISTANCE! Light resistance sessions, 2-3 times per week, increase lean muscle. This increases our fat-burning capabilities. So, to reduce body fat, ensure your routine includes a balanced resistance program. THE DANGER PERIOD. Most people drop out of an exercise program after only a few weeks because they don’t see results quickly enough. In fact sometimes they actually see a weight gain! That’s because training will produce a lean muscle increase - muscle weighs more than fat, hence the weight gain. The good news is that you need the muscle to burn fat as a source of fuel. So don’t become a statistic push past the 8 week danger period with a new program.

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SEEING SPOTS. Let me spell this out for you - it is impossible to spot-reduce where you want to lose the fat from. And again…. It is impossible to spot-reduce where you want to lose the fat from! The body doesn’t discriminate though. Where you store the fat is where you will lose the fat. Have faith, it will eventually get to those priority areas.

RPE FOR RESULTS! To see results from your weights training look at your effort level or your rate of perceived exertion (RPE). For strength and bulk you need to hit 100% fatigue for most of your sets, i.e. you can’t get another repetition out. For firming and toning, you should always leave 1-2 reps in the tank, i.e. 90% fatigue.

GO THE METS! When you see MET on our cardio machine screens, it stands for Metabolic Equivalent and measures the intensity at which you’re working against your resting metabolic rate. So, a MET reading of 6 means that you are burning 6 times what you would be burning at rest.

BYE BYE BMI! The Body Mass Index (BMI) is becoming outdated especially as a valid indicator of fitness. More important is your body composition, i.e. how much lean muscle and how much body fat? Lean muscle (healthy tissue) weighs more than fat, which sometimes throws the BMI measurement way out! Your body fat can be calculated during a Fitness Assessment, offered as part of any three, six or 12 month membership. Book an assessment today through the Fitness Centre Office.

TIME TO CHANGE? If you feel like your current training routine is getting you nowhere, maybe it’s time to change. The body adapts very quickly to activity, so keep it guessing. Every 6-8 weeks alter your training regime through changing the exercise type, intensity or frequency. Perhaps add a new Group Fitness class or ask our Gym Staff for some new resistance exercises.

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THE HIGH GI BLUES! High Glycaemic Index (GI) carbohydrates such as overprocessed cereals, pasta and starchy vegetables trigger a blood glucose spike. To counteract this, the body releases insulin (a storage hormone) which inhibits fat metabolism. Low GI carbohydrates like wholegrain, muesli, bran and green vegetables should be a major part of your diet.

Enquiries: 02 9351 8903 or socialsport@sport.usyd.edu.au

Semester 2, 2008 Timetable Indoor soccer (Open) Indoor netball (Mixed) Indoor soccer (Mixed)

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August:: 8th, 9th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 23rd, August 6th, 22nd, 23r d, 27th September 4th September:: 5th, 12th, 17th, 24th October d, 8th, 10th, 15th, 5th, 24th, 29th, 31st October:: 1st, 3r 3rd, November:: 5th, 14th, 19th, 28th November 8th more information infor mation visit www.susf.com.au, www.susf.com.au, For more d.edu.au or email education@sport.usyd.edu.au call 02 9351 8108.

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BLUES & GOLDS Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness recognises the valuable contribution and efforts of its individuals and clubs through the presentation of sports awards and sporting scholarships. The University Blue is the highest accolade the university can pay to an outstanding athlete. Each year, sports clubs are given the opportunity to nominate those sportsmen and women whom they consider should be awarded a University Blue. It is often said that it is more difficult to earn a Blue than it is to earn an honours degree. The University Gold is in recognition of outstanding services by an individual to a constituent club or to Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness over a minimum of seven years. The awards for the Sportsman and the Sportswoman of the Year, for outstanding individual performances are made at the Annual Sports Awards dinner.

USYD Student Personal Accident Insurance Scheme All Students of the University of Sydney are covered by the Student Personal Accident Insurance Plan, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year worldwide, provided the accident occurs whilst undertaking UNIVERSITY of SYDNEY or SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS ACTIVITIES such as representing a Club or Society, whether on or off campus. For further information or to make a claim please contact the University of Sydney’s Risk Management Office, located at the Margaret Telfer Building, on: 02 9351 4127 or v.nesic@usyd.edu.au Further information and claim forms are located at their website: http://www.usyd.edu.au/risk/ Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness Non-USYD Student Members Personal Accident Insurance Scheme Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness members who are not Sydney Uni students are covered by a Personal Accident Insurance Plan 24 hours per day, 365 days per year worldwide, provided the accident occurs whilst undertaking SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS ACTIVITIES such as representing a Club or Society, whether on or off campus. For the period of 31st October 2007 to

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SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness has a commitment to developing sporting excellence through the funding of scholarships. Sport scholarships are awarded on the basis of sporting talent and for specific categories of scholarship and academic excellence. Scholarship recipients receive financial assistance and have access to fitness facilities, academic counselling, personal development seminars, academic tutoring, dietetic, and strength and conditioning programs. In addition, 60 athletes are awarded a place in the Talented Athlete Program, providing access to these services with the exception of direct financial assistance. Further information regarding sports scholarships at Sydney University should be directed in the first instance to Athlete Services on: 02 9351 8116 or email sportscholarships@sport.usyd.edu.au

31st October 2008 the policy includes a maximum of $3,000 non-Medicare medical expenses per accident claim (with $100 excess per claim for women, $250 excess per claim for men). This covers medical costs incurred within 12 months of the accident except those that are fully or partially recoverable from MEDICARE. Medical expenses that can be claimed include physiotherapy, hospitalisation fees (not doctors), dental treatment, and ambulance costs (emergency travel attracts a $100 excess with a $500 sub-limit maximum claimable). The claimant must first recover costs through their Private Health Fund, if applicable. The scheme also covers LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT INCOME. A claimant may be eligible for weekly injury benefits to a maximum of $250.00 per week for a maximum of 26 weeks. A 14 day elimination period applies commencing from the first day of temporary disablement. Process for Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness Members who are not students of the University of Sydney The injured person should complete an Occupational Injury, Illness or Incident Report and submit to the University of Sydney’s OHS & Injury Management

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SPORTS AWARDS The 2007 Sports Awards Dinner was held in The Great Hall on April 2nd and the following awards were presented: Female Club Administrator of the Year: Brianna Heazlewood, Athletics Male Club Administrator of the Year: Greg Turner, Men’s Waterpolo Premier Coach of the Year (joint winners): Anthony Eddy / Damien Hill, Men’s Rugby Union and Phil Bourguignon, Boat / Rowing Coach of the Year: Mick Somers, Women’s Soccer Ann Mitchell (AUG) Award (joint winners): Boat / Rowing and Tennis Premier Club of the Year: Men’s Rugby Union Club of the Year: Soccer Sportswoman of the Year: Susan Pratley, Netball Sportsman of the Year: Stuart Clark, Men’s Cricket

Office. The form is located at:http://www.usyd.edu.au/ohs/report/ind ex.shtml The injured person should complete a claim form available from the Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness office and lodge it through Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness no later than 30 days after the date of the accident. The form is also located on Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness website: http://www.susf.com.au The injured person should pay all costs, make claims against their Private Health Insurance (if applicable) and then forward the receipts to Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness to claim against this scheme. All receipts etc, should be originals. Any cheques for reimbursement of medical costs or loss of employment income from the Insurer will be forwarded to you via Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness. Further information may be obtained by contacting: Greg Taylor at Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness on: 02 9351 8762 or: g.taylor@sport.usyd.edu.au

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Rosebowl Softball 1-5pm Rosebowl Softball 1-5pm Senior First Aid Social Sport Registration Closes 5pm Education First Aid Australian University Championship Adventure Racing Rosebowl Softball 1-5pm Pilates Stretch Flexibility Fitness Social Sport Competitions commence Touch Footy (MXD) 11am-4pm Course 1: Archery for Beginners Aboriginal-Inspired Contemporary Rawson Soccer 10am-3pm Senior First Aid Course 2: Fencing for Intermediates Course 3: Fencing for Beginners Education First Aid Badminton for Beginners Rawson Soccer 10am-3pm Table Tennis (M&F) 11am-4pm Rawson Soccer 10am-3pm Course 1: Tennis for Beginners Rosebowl Tennis 9am-2pm Course 2: Tennis for Beginners Rosebowl Tennis 9am-2pm Senior First Aid Course 7: Scuba Diving Education First Aid Rosebowl Tennis 9am-2pm Rosebowl Tennis 9am-2pm Basketball (M) 11am-4pm Rosebowl Tennis 9am-2pm Education First Aid Rawson Tennis 9am-2pm Course 1: Sailing Blue & Gold Olympic Sports Luncheon Australian University Championship SnowSports

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Education First Aid Senior First Aid Golf for Intermediates Education First Aid Tennis for Intermediates Course 2: Archery for Beginners Swimming for Adults Senior First Aid Australian University Championship Distance Running Education First Aid Course 2: Sailing Course 9: Scuba Diving Open Cricket 20/20 9am-5pm Open Cricket 20/20 9am-5pm Learn to Surf Weekend Senior First Aid 5km Run (M&F) 3-5pm Senior First Aid

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