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The Achievers Welcome to the 4th issue of ROAR, the magazine of Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness.

ROAR offers a unique view of sport and the critical role it plays in the life of the university and the community. The fact that many of our highest-achieving athletes are also successful students is a testimony both to their dedication and to Sydney Uni’s commitment to individuals with many and varied strengths and interests.

SUSF is about helping our members and visitors to set goals and to achieve them. Those goals may be in the realm of international competition, personal fitness, skills development or lunchtime social sport. Whoever you are, and whatever you want to be, SUSF wants to be your partner in sport and in fitness.

In this issue of ROAR you can delve into international cricket, prepare for the rowing world championships, learn to dance, find out about school holiday camps, run on with the ‘Tahs, shoot for goal in netball, check out personal training or sail away.

There is so much going on at SUSF. We can’t hope to cover all of it in every issue so if there’s a sport, a club or an activity that you want to read about, please let us know and we’ll get on to it. rob smithies Executive Director

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Editor ross Xenos Deputy Editor shari Wakefield Creative Direction rGc Pty Ltd Editorial Coordinator Lea carswell, Thumbnail Contributing Writers Aaron scott Graham croker ian evans rohan Williams hannah Kimber Anthony ellison Neil Finlay rodney Tubbs Leonie Lum

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sYDNeY UNi sPOrT & FiTNess Executive Director robert smithies Corporate & Alumni Relations Manager rodney Tubbs Elite Athlete Program Manager ian evans Elite Athlete Performance Manager Martin harland Finance & Administration Manager Tony Jackson Marketing & Membership Manager ross Xenos Operations & Facilities Manager David shaw

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FeATUres 6 TWeNTY20 visiON Guest Writer Aaron Scott asks the hard questions about Australia’s stance on the newest form of the game

BY AAron Scott

19 eNGLAND BeWAre Stuart Clark is ready to make his return to the international test stage – now that his law exams are out of the way.

BY IAn EVAnS

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8 heADsTrONG An insight into the undeniable talent of the University’s most recent Wallaby superstar Dean Mumm.

BY roHAn WILLIAMS

24 A BriGhT FUTUre Olympian Sally Kehoe joins 17 of her Sydney Uni teammates, heading to her 7th consecutive World Champs – and she’s only 23.

BY GrAHAM croKEr

18 School Holiday Camps

11 sUsAN PrATLeY From Bega to the ‘big-smoke’ – ROAR spent 5 minutes with NSW Swift & Australian Diamond, Susan Pratley

BY SHArI WAKEFIELD

Welcome

13 Health & Fitness 14 Facilities Guide 16 Membership Options

26 Short Courses 31 Club News & Directory 36 Events

sPeciAL iNserT ‘BLUe & GOLD’ NeWsLeTTer The latest from the ‘Blue & Gold’ club including a wrap of the functions so far and what’s yet to come.

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COMMENT

ARE WE LACKING TWENTY20 VISION? The Australian cricket fraternity creates the strong impression that it couldn’t give two hoots about Twenty20 cricket.

PHOTOGRAPHy COURTESy REUTERS

BY AARON SCOTT STAFF WRITER INSIDE SPORT MAGAzINE

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FTER THE AUSTRAlIAN cricketers crashed out of the recent T20 World Cup in the pool stages, the British press could barely contain their chortling. “What do you call an Aussie at the Twenty20? A spectator.”, quipped the Daily Mirror. “Even Ireland make the Super 8s but Ricky’s boys crash out,” ran the headline on The Sun’s back page. In Australia, meanwhile, with the football codes in full swing and the Socceroos qualifying for South Africa 2010, the news passed with barely a ripple.

Even the Australian captain seemed blasé about the whole thing; his main concern was the prospect of spending a week-long training camp in the dreary midlands town of leicester. “That’s not going to be good for anybody,” snickered Ponting. (His misgivings were understandable – last time the team was in leicester a bandit raided the team bus and made off with five cricket bats, seven pairs of gloves, five pairs of boots and a fistful of cash.)

In reality, Australia’s early exit should have come as little surprise. Put simply, the Australians are not particularly good

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at the shortest form of the game. Since the ’07 T20 World Cup in South Africa (where they lost in the semis to India) the Aussies have failed to win a T20 game away from these shores, including seven-wicket hammerings in Mumbai and Bridgetown and a pair of comprehensive losses to the Proteas in March. And no one seemed particularly bothered by these defeats. After all, it’s only Twenty20, a mindless spot of hit-and-giggle…

The sentiment is fostered by the national selectors. Consider this: since the inception of international T20 cricket, our selectors have picked 39 players to wear the canary yellow. The Indian selectors, by contrast, have picked just 23. The implication seems to be that our selectors view the T20 arena as a glorified training ground, a place to test youngsters, fringe players and those returning from a drunken purgatory.

The Australian cricket fraternity creates the strong impression that it couldn’t give two hoots about T20 cricket. yet the recent Andrew Symonds debacle, where the supposedly sober all-rounder was sent home after another boozy night, shows why we all must treat the slap-and-

dash of T20 with respect.

Symonds knew he was on his last chance with the Australian team. He knew a night on the turps would see his national contract terminated - and yet he couldn’t have cared less. Why? Because he knew he could still ply his trade in the IPl and English County Cricket. He didn’t need the year-long rigor of playing for Australia to earn a living. He didn’t need his national contract. So he followed retired greats like Gilchrist, Hayden and McGrath who earn a fortune playing six weeks of IPl cricket a year.

Make no mistake. This is a dangerous time for Australian cricket. Symonds has set the precedent. What’s to stop other players, like Stuart Clark or Phil Hughes or Brett lee, retiring early to focus on the IPl? At the moment it’s the glory of international competition trumping the coin of monster contracts. But what about young players, future Test stars, making the early decision to take IPl cash above a potential baggy green?

Cricket Australia needs to recognise the legitimacy of T20 cricket if they want to stay in the lead pack of world cricket.n

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RISING STAR

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UCKlAND-BORN Dean Mumm has rugby in his genes. His grandfather, Bill Mumm, was an All Black. His father is on the ARU board, and his brother Greg is Director of Football at our very own Sydney University Football Club (SUFC). With a blue-ribbon pedigree, you could excuse Mumm for expecting to succeed in the world of rugby, but he takes nothing for granted, his only expectation of himself being hard work. Mumm’s level-headed work ethic and humility have seen the forward excel at all levels of his development; a rising star of Australian rugby.

His ascent has been a rapid one, playing for Australia A at the end of his debut season, and last year being selected in the Wallabies’ Tri-Nations squad under Robbie Deans, where he produced some strong performances. His versatility and athleticism have proved invaluable, and he is sure to feature in the starting team of the new generation of Wallabies.

In between playing for the Waratahs and the Wallabies, Mumm maintains close ties with Sydney University, playing rugby when he can and completing a Graduate Diploma, Commerce in the Faculty of Economics and Business. He stresses the importance of studying and planning for life after the brief career of a professional athlete. “you have to have something behind you,” he says. “There have been examples while I’ve been playing, where people have been unlucky with injuries or selection, and their career has been cut even shorter than you’d expect.”

club helped his development as a player.

“Sydney Uni’s one of the only places where you can play second grade or be on the fringe of first grade and still be in the eyes of selectors further up,” he says.

“It’s a special place”.

The Wallaby forward stresses the importance of returning to this ‘special place’. “It’s important to come back when you can and play for Sydney Uni, to give a bit back for what they’ve given you,” though he concedes he’ll never be able to fully repay what the club has given him. “If you can do a little bit, then it’s worthwhile.”

At 25, the talented second row/flanker has already achieved most of the game’s representative honours – developing successfully through the schoolboy, club, and junior international ranks.

He was a member of Sydney University’s Tooheys New Cup-winning sides of 2005 and 2006, and earned a rookie NSW Waratah contract in 2006. Making his debut in round 1 of 2007 against the lions, Mumm scored a try, and went on to play 12 of 13 matches in that year.

Then Waratahs Coach Ewen McKenzie was full of praise: “There was plenty of pressure on Dean and he passed with flying colours...he’s an example of what hard work can achieve.”

With the departure of Rocky Elsom, David lyons and Dan Vickerman from the NSW Waratahs pack over the last two years, Mumm has shouldered extra responsibility, often calling the lineouts.

His presence in all but one match for NSW in 2008 and 2009 was tied closely to their success.

PAssiNG WiTh FLYiNG cOLOUrs Mumm considers himself “a Sydney Uni player…first and foremost, because that’s where you’ve learned it and that’s where your grounding is”, believing the quality of rugby and competition for places at the

TAKiNG chArGe Equally impressive has been the apparent ease with which he has stepped up to international level. After coming on as a brief blood-bin replacement against Ireland, Mumm made his run-on Test

debut in July 2008 against France in Brisbane. Amazingly, Wallabies coach Robbie Deans immediately gave him the responsibility of calling the lineouts in that critical match.

“Dean wouldn’t have anticipated that he would be calling it from the first minute but he’s got the background and he’ll be fine,” Robbie Deans said before the match last year. Mumm’s natural leadership qualities shone through at the highest level. later that year, in the pinnacle of Test arenas, a Tri Nations match, against South Africa in Durban, Mumm played a central role in Australia’s first win on South African soil in eight years. What’s more, he learned he would be playing on gameday, after Hugh McMeniman succumbed to food poisoning.

The unassuming lock described the win as one of the highlights of his career so far, along with beating England at Twickenham. “Just hanging out with the boys in the sheds after that game was pretty special,” he says.

Mumm went on to become one of only three players to appear in all six matches of the Wallabies Spring Tour, cementing his place in Australian rugby.

His consummate professionalism and even-handed temperament have seen him touted as a future Waratahs captain, but he humbly plays down his potential as a leader, instead looking to simply play as best he can.

Still young by international forward standards, Mumm has established himself in the new generation of Wallabies under Robbie Deans. He has come a long way since the days of playing in the park across the road with his brother and “rugby-nut” father, but the goal is still the same: “there was never any pressure to succeed or to make certain teams, it was just to be able to play as best as you could.” n

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Lovingly referred to as ‘Prats’ by her teammates, Susan Pratley has come a long way since debuting for home-town Bega 17 years ago. With not only a B.Commerce but also an ANZ Championship under her belt, this GA is a positive role model for young women everywhere.

How easy was your transfer

Where would we find Susan

to Sydney Uni? I transferred

Pratley on a rainy day? Under

half way through my degree

a doona, on the couch, watching

(from UOW and AIS). Ian Evans

movies.

and the Elite Athlete Program

If you weren’t playing netball

really helped me settle in to the

you would be? Playing

university and Sydney life.

basketball. I played both

In your words, Sydney Uni is …

basketball and netball for NSW at

A great place to study, with great

a junior level.

people. I’ve really enjoyed it.

If you could change one netball

Favourite … Food? Chocolate

rule what would it be? Over – a

TV Show? Can’t split NCIS and

– third, to open up the court and

Entourage

allow players to get the ball down

Movie? ‘The Hangover’ – very

to the shooters quicker. Oh, and

funny.

defenders should have to be 6ft

Music? Pink & lIVE

away in the goal circle – so that

Describe the following people

shooters can actually see the ring.

in two words

Should Netball be an Olympic

Liz Ellis – Determined,

Sport? Definitely, netball as a

professional

sport is growing in many countries

Cath Cox – Easy-going, driven

and we should be given the

Julie Fitzgerald –

opportunity to play the game on

Accommodating, approachable

the largest sporting stage.

Susan Pratley – Quiet, Honest

Career Highlight?

Sporting superstitions? listen

Winning the 2007 World

to the same music (lIVE) before

Championships.

every game.

Future Ambitions?

Sporting Idol? lance Armstrong:

A gold medal at the 2010

The guy is a freak of nature, with

Commonwealth Games, followed

all he has achieved beyond his

by another World Championship

illness, and he’s still achieving

in 2011.

more.

Most humbling honour? Having

If you could invite three people

“The Susan Pratley stand” named

over for dinner, who would

after me back in Bega, where

they be? lance Armstrong, Pink

they proudly claim me as the

and my boyfriend, Daniel.

south coast’s first netball world

If you were down to your last

champion. n

$10, what would you spend it on? Chocolate (No hesitation!)

FIonA. oK. So I WAS oVErWEIGHt. Well, technically I was obese.

But now I’m 25kgs lighter, a hell of a lot fitter and healthier, not to mention happier!

Anthony and the team really looked out for me – they encouraged and motivated me and monitored my progress when I needed it.

For that I’m eternally grateful.

I’ve now run 3 half marathons and 2 city to Surfs. I always said I couldn’t run!

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GETTING PERSONAL Through effective planning and preparation, goal setting and the right exercise program, everyone can achieve their health and fitness goals.

BY ANTHONY ELLISON FITNESS CENTRE CO-ORDINATOR “

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HE AVERAGE gym-goer lacks the training knowledge to succeed, and quite often the willpower as well. The result: the Personal Training boom we are currently experiencing”.

The longer I work in the Health and Fitness industry, the more I see the importance of clients being accountable for their own training. Through effective planning and preparation, goal setting and, of course, the right exercise program, everyone can achieve their health and fitness goals.

Personal Trainers are synonymous with a “Biggest loser style” aggression and boot camp mentality. There is a place for this in our industry, but for the 90% who don’t like to be poked, prodded and yelled at, it can be a real deterrent.

The Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness Personal Training Program takes a different approach. We understand that creating a sustainable regime for our clients along with an enjoyable workout routine, builds knowledge, and gives people a more holistic approach to their health and wellbeing.

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Fitter, stronger and healthier … with the knowledge and willpower to continue living a healthy lifestyle.

We’ve seen a vast of array of clients over the years. From local athletes to soon-to-be brides, young mums looking to lose post-baby kilos and expectant mums physically preparing for the rigours of childbirth. We’ve had young men and women aiming for a career in the Fire Brigade, Federal Police and Defence Force with specific fitness goals required to fulfill the practical components of the selection process.

Many PT clients have simply decided to invest in their own health and

wellbeing with no specific aims or goals in mind. They have walked away not only fitter, stronger and healthier but with the knowledge and willpower to continue living a healthy lifestyle.

The SUSF Personal Training Program is easily adaptable. There are no contracts, the cost structure sits well below industry standards, and with plenty of available trainers, we are confident we can cater for even the busiest schedules.

The Program starts with a Fitness Assessment and Goal-setting session where you sit down with a trainer and discuss your aims and goals, training frequency, limitations and a time frame

for the goals you have indentified. A training routine is developed, which might be entirely supervised or a combination of individual workouts and one-on-one sessions with your trainer.

We evaluate the regime every 6-8 weeks, setting new targets as needed. The formula has proven successful and, as the saying goes, “There’s no need to reinvent the wheel!” n If you have any questions on how the SUSF Personal Training Program can help you, enquire through the Fitness Office on 9351-4977 or email me at a.ellison@ sport.usyd.edu.au ROAR 13

HEALTH & FITNESS facilities Whatever you’re after we’ve got it for you

UNIVERSITY SPORTS & AQUATIC CENTRE Corner Codrington Street and Darlington Road.

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-of-theart cardio and resistance equipment and group fitness classes by Les Mills.

Photography Karl SCHWERDFEGER

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

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• 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 first-time 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 02 9351 8115.

Discounts apply.

HK WARD GYMNASIUM 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

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 Casual and permanent bookings are available for clubs and individuals, either in person at the reception or by phoning: 02 9351 4988

THE GRANDSTAND RESTAURANT & FUNCTION CENTRE The place to meet – perfect for sporting celebrations (and post mortems!)

The Grandstand Restaurant is located in the Bruce Williams Pavilion on No.1 Oval, in the grounds of historic Sydney University. Open Monday to Friday, except for public holidays, and is open to all for lunch daily until 3pm.

Takeaways are also available.

The Grandstand Function Centre is available for weddings, dinners, birthdays, fund-raisers and cocktail parties. Seating 150 people comfortably, the venue is available for hire at competitive rates.

For booking enquiries please contact: the Venue Manager Tel: 02 9518 6222 Email: thestand@bigpond.net.au

Photography Karl SCHWERDFEGER

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.

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KIDS CORNER

HOLDING CENTRE COURT AT SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMPS Regular exercise enhances a child’s self-esteem, encouraging a more positive outlook on life and even reducing the risk of emotional issues.

BY NEIL FINLAY SCHOOl HOlIDAy CAMPS DIRECTOR

Luke hayes and family.

The rate of obesity among children and teenagers (21-23 per cent) indicates the need to foster a culture that encourages children to be physically active. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, only six out of 10 children aged between five and 14 years participate in sport outside of school. I spoke to father of four, Luke Hayes, about one way of counteracting this trend.

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OR THE PAST three years, luke has sent his two eldest daughters – Grace, 10 and lilly, 9 – to every SUSF Netball Camp. And what’s more his girls love it!

‘It’s not like babysitting; the girls really love learning new skills to become great netballers,’ said luke. ‘They have definitely developed coming to the camps and they really enjoy it.’

SUSF’s netball camps are aimed at young netballers who play for school or club teams, as well as those young girls who just want to give it a go. Through 18 ROAR

“We AlSo Tell ouR FRiendS AbouT The cAMPS And Then, iF TheiR PARenTS SAy yeS, They coMe Along Too.” ball handling drills, court work and competitions the players learn all about the game and develop their attack, defence and centre court skills.

‘Sydney Uni is so central. The venue is terrific. The sun and the rain are big issues when you’re booking into a camp you don’t want your kids to get burnt to a crisp or for the camp to get washed out,’ said luke.

SUSF’s Netball Camp is one of the only netball camps in Sydney to be run indoors, at the Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre. Although some camps like rugby union, soccer and AFl need to be run outside, Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness is totally prepared for wet weather situations.

Participation in sports gives a child a higher level of self-esteem and a more

positive outlook on life. It teaches your child teamwork, goal-setting, and the pursuit excellence. They learn how to deal with failures and how it feels to be successful.

‘We meet lots of new people at the camps. But we also tell our friends about the camps and then, if their parents say yes, they come along too,’ said Grace.

Regular exercise is also known to reduce the risk of emotional problems such as anxiety and depression. Habits are established early in life, and evidence suggests that physically active children are more likely to mature into physically active adults.

So enrol your kids in a SUSF Winter Sports Camp and keep them safe, active and healthy this school holidays.

The Netball Camp will run twice, Mon 13 July – Wed 15 July (3 days) and Mon 20 July – Wed 21July (2 days). n For more information visit :www.susf. com.au/page/sports_camps.html

‘Blue&Gold’ THE SPIRIT OF SPORT AT SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

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The ‘Blue & Gold’ Club’s social calendar for 2009 commenced with the twelfth consecutive staging of the annual ‘Blue & Gold’ Cricket Luncheon at Tattersalls on Friday 20th February 2009. The entertainment commenced with Adam Spencer reviewing the Grade, State and (Women’s) International season with: • David Miller ... the recently announced

2009 Bradman Scholar • Greg Mail ... the SUCC 1st XI captain

and NSW Sheffield Shield player • Lisa Sthalekar ... star player with the

Universities’ Cricket Club/NSW Breakers and ranked by the ICC as the No.1 all-rounder in women’s international cricket Immediately following mains, Adam chatted with “The Two Stuarts” – SUCC’s Test cricketers, Stuart Clark and Stuart MacGill. The audience reaction was so enthusiastic that Adam Spencer declared he was seriously thinking about abandoning his day job to take “The Two Stuarts” show on the road!

Later that afternoon, Mike Coward – one of Australia’s most experienced cricket writers and commentators moderated a panel of cricket experts: • Former Test cricketer and Test selector,

John Benaud • The voice of ABC Cricket, Jim Maxwell • Forthright SMH columnist, expert

commentator for ABC Radio and former 1st Class cricketer, Peter Roebuck Mike’s panel reviewed the Australian summer of absorbing internationals (in all forms of the game) against New Zealand and South Africa. The panel also previewed Australia’s imminent tour to South Africa, its subsequent series of One Day Internationals against Pakistan, the Twenty20 World Cup and the 2009 Ashes Tour to England.

The next ‘Blue & Gold’ sporting function

John Murray (centre) with John Aloisi and Mark Bosnich. was the 2009 ‘Blue & Gold’ Aussie Rules Luncheon which took place at the Four Seasons Hotel on Friday 3rd April.

Between entrée and mains, our luncheon guests responded very positively to the infectious humour of Irish born comedian, Paul Martell.

All ‘Blue & Gold’ sporting functions are proudly sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Vision Care – the manufacturers of ACUVUE, the world’s leading brand of disposable contact lenses. By way of coincidence, the ACUVUE Country Manager, Simon Cosgrove, turned out to have many friends in common with comedian Paul Martell, who started his working life as a member of the J&J sales team!

The highlight of ‘Blue & Gold’ Aussie Rules Luncheons is always Adam Spencer’s moderation of a panel of high profile Sydney Swans players. By popular demand, two of last year’s panellists – specialist midfielder Jude Bolton and Swans games record holder Michael “Magic” O’Loughlin - returned to once again match wits with the best panel moderator in the business. On this occasion, Jude and Magic were joined by the Swans’ most recent high profile signing, Rhyce Shaw.

This was Rhyce Shaw’s first public appearance in Sydney and he delighted our luncheon guests with tales of his

typical Collingwood upbringing, which many thought resembled an episode of the popular TV series Underbelly!!

Friday 5th June was the date of the 2009 ‘Blue & Gold’ Soccer Dinner, which was once again held in the well-appointed Grandstand Function Centre overlooking Sydney Uni No.1 Oval. Maître’D Luke Mitchell and his staff created a most enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere for our dinner guests, who were enthralled

by Adam Spencer’s panellists: • Les Murray ... the voice of Australian football • John Aloisi ... remember that goal

against Uruguay in the 2005 World Cup

qualifier?

• Mark Bosnich ... the always newsworthy

Australian goalkeeper The ‘Blue & Gold’ Club is very fortunate indeed to be able to attract such wonderful sporting talent at our annual Cricket, Aussie Rules and Soccer functions. The combination of such high profile players with Adam Spencer’s superbly humorous interviewing skills create the Unique Selling Point for these functions. Not surprisingly, they generate a lot of repeat custom and our function guests also get a buzz out of seeing many of the same faces from year to year.

Rod Tubbs

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Guest speakers John Aloisi, Les Murray and Mark Bosnich with MC Adam Spencer at the ‘Blue & Gold’ Soccer Dinner.

Adam Spencer discusses the 08-09 Cricket season with SUSF’s high achievers Lisa Sthalekar, Greg Mail and David Miller.

Theresa Paglia, Stuart Dykstra, Trish Fallon and Eva Afeaki enjoy pre-drinks at the Sports Awards Dinner.

Greg Matthews, Bruce Corlette and Steve Lang at the ‘Blue & Gold’ Cricket Luncheon.

Stuart Clark and Stuart MacGill discuss their time in the Australian squad at the ‘Blue & Gold’ Cricket Luncheon.

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The Great Hall in all its glory for the 2008 Sports Awards Dinner.

Former Provost Professor Don Nutbeam presents joint winners Phil Waugh and Vanessa Smith – on behalf of Matt Jaukovic – with the 2008 Sportsman of the Year Award.

Upcoming Events n Rugby Luncheon Four Seasons Hotel Friday 21st August Be enthralled by the annual ‘Blue & Gold’ debate as the “Gentlemen of Rugby” once again triumph over “Low-Life Academia”, under the totally biased adjudication of former ARU President, Phil Harry! n Water Sports Luncheon The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay Friday 18th September Jude Bolton, Michael O’Loughlin, Rhyce Shaw discuss the Sydney Swans 2009 season with Adam Spencer at the ‘Blue & Gold’ Aussie Rules Luncheon.

An inaugural luncheon for supporters of our Boat, Canoe, Sailing & Boardsailing, Waterpolo, Waterski & Wakeboard and Women’s Rowing Clubs. n Traditional Golf Day St Michael’s Golf Club Wednesday 21st October A “not-too-challenging” teams event, but with trophies also for “selfish Singles players”. n Xmas Hamper Golf Day St Michael’s Golf Club Wednesday 25th November More than a golf day – with every player taking home a stunning Christmas Hamper. n Flames WNBL Lunch Watersedge Restaurant Thursday 3rd December

John Aloisi reflects on ‘that’ penalty at the ‘Blue & Gold’ Soccer Dinner.

Comedian Paul Martell entertained all and sundry with his witty banter.

Celebrates the achievements of this State’s foremost women’s basketball team against the backdrop of the gorgeous Sydney Harbour.

Australia’s best known female basketball personalities discuss experiences and escapades in both international and domestic basketball.

For advanced table bookings (ensuring best seats in the house) contact Rodney Tubbs on 9351 7958 or r.tubbs@sport.usyd.edu.au

Executive Director Rob Smithies (r) with Harry McAsey and James from the Alexandria Hotel prior to the ‘Blue & Gold’ Aussie Rules Luncheon.

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MEMBERSHIP

It’s Never Too Late to Become a Member of the ‘Blue & Gold’ Club! n What is the ‘Blue & Gold’ Club?

It is a coterie of individuals and business organisations who share a passion for sport.

They use our popular ‘Blue & Gold’ sporting functions as an affordable and really memorable way of entertaining themselves and their guests.

Although ‘Blue & Gold’ sporting functions date back to 1997, the concept of a ‘Blue & Gold’ Club was launched three months prior to the Sydney 2000 Olympics at a function attended by 750 “good sports” and Lord Sebastian Coe as the principal guest speaker.

The ‘Blue & Gold’ Club celebrated its 10th birthday in May of this year.

The ‘Blue & Gold’ Club allows sporting enthusiasts to maintain or create links with Australia’s premier University and its rich sporting traditions. All monies raised go towards the promotion of sport at Sydney Uni. The various functions all have a special ingredient – that ‘Blue & Gold’ difference – which enables them to stand out from the crowd.

n Functions with a Difference The ‘Blue & Gold’ difference is the large doses of University wit that are an integral part of all ‘Blue & Gold’ functions. Be prepared for wonderfully spontaneous and clever humour!

Adam Spencer (of ABC Breakfast Radio fame) is our resident panel moderator and there is no funnier ... nor incisive ... interviewer in the business.

At all ‘Blue & Gold’ sporting functions you and your guests will enjoy rubbing shoulders with both the sporting luminaries on the panels and with our own élite athletes. Sydney Uni has now produced 103 Wallabies and 115 Olympians/Paralympians.

n Member Benefits

“Adam Spencer (of ABC Breakfast Radio fame) is our resident panel moderator and there is no funnier, nor incisive, interviewer in the business.”

Individual and corporate members of the ‘Blue & Gold’ Club receive significant discounts on the cost of function bookings and Golf Day entries. They are kept up to speed by receiving three editions of the ROAR magazine each year. They are also entitled to prominent entries in the ‘Blue & Gold’ business directory, which introduces their products/services to the ‘Blue & Gold’ extended family.

Applications for new membership of the ‘Blue & Gold’ Club after 30th June 2009 will entitle the applicants to Club membership through to the end of 2010 for the price of just one year’s subscription ($55 incl GST for individual members and $220 incl GST for corporate members).

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COVER STORY

ENGLAND BEWARE STUART CLARK IS ON HIS WAY.

PHOTO By DAVID STANTON/DKS PHOTOGRAPHy

BY iAN evANs

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xams over for now, Sydney Uni Graduate Law student and Australian Test cricketer Stuart Clark is ready for his next high-profile challenge - bowling over a buoyed English team to retain the sacred Ashes.

“It can seem a little surreal,” said the fast-medium bowler who measures almost 2m in height.

“One moment you’ve got your nose in a book, attending classes on the main campus and wandering around like a normal student. Then you’ve got a new ball in your hand and bowling to the likes of Pieterson, Strauss and Flintoff.”

Having endured surgery this year to remove bone spurs in his right elbow, Clark wasted no time getting back on to the pitch, turning out for Sydney University to play with former teammates and celebrating with them as they reached the Sydney first grade final.

By the time Clark turns 34 in September, the home of the Ashes for the next few years will have been decided.

A careful balance Married to Michelle, with two children, Clark has been successfully balancing his studies, family and sport for several years.

A former real estate agent, the Sydneysider studied property development straight out of high school, partly, he explained, because, “Mum was really keen for me to graduate with a uni degree of some kind.”

However, cricket was his number one passion and a successful career with the NSW Blues beckoned, forcing him to abandon his studies. Clark was the spearhead of the Blues attack for more than seven years before getting the call-up to play in the Australian one-day team.

He received a phone call requesting that he fly to South Africa to replace Glenn McGrath in the Australian Test side in March 2006. (McGrath was heading home to be with his sick wife, the late Jane McGrath.) Three weeks – and 16 wickets later – Stuart Clark was the ‘Player of the Series’ as Australia romped to a 2–1 series win over the Proteas.

According to the Cricket Australia website, ‘At 30 years and 169 days (Clark) was the oldest specialist fast bowler to debut for Australia since 1977.’

“I had never given up hope of donning the baggy green but I was wondering when my opportunity would come,” Clark said. “I endured so many injuries throughout my career with NSW; I had really hoped to put together a few

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seasons without injury and put myself in contention for a place in the Aussie squad.”

Clark went on to play a leading role in Australia’s historic regaining of the Ashes and the successful World Cup campaign in 2007.

“In 2005 (when England, at home, beat Australia in one of the classic test series between the two rivals) I was playing county cricket and got to see a fair bit of it on TV,” he said. “So when the Ashes series came to Australia (in 2006/07), I was really enthusiastic to bowl well and bowl to a plan.”

“As an Australian, there’s nothing better than taking on England. To beat them so comprehensively was a great feeling,” said the mild-mannered Clark.

Throughout this period, Clark continued his studies in commerce, although there were times when playing cricket for Australia and studying finance sometimes seemed incompatible.

“I know that if I hadn’t had the support of the University’s Elite Athlete Program and the Faculty of Economics and Business, I couldn’t have got through my degree,” Clark admitted.

“Like when I wasn’t in the country to sit for my exams or had to miss assignment deadlines owing to my cricket. The EAP stayed in close liaison with the faculty and it made focusing on cricket a lot easier. I still had to do the work, like any other student, but the flexibility was paramount to completing my degree.”

PHOTO BY DAVID STANTON/DKS PHOTOGRAPHY

Clark’s business Whilst Clark’s immediate goal is to play a leading role in Australia’s bid to retain the Ashes, he is hoping for a few more summers in the baggy green before he hangs up his boots.

“Of course I want to keep playing for Australia; I still have a lot of challenges ahead of me. As long as I feel that I can contribute to the success of the team, I want to be a part of it,” Clark said.

“However, my recent (elbow) injury was a blessing in some ways because it allowed me to enroll in postgrad Law. I was able to spend a lot more time on my studies than if I was playing for Australia in South Africa.”

“Obviously your first choice is to represent your country but if that’s not

“As an Australian, there’s nothing better than taking on England.”

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possible, I have no problems with coming back to Sydney University and knocking over two subjects towards my Law degree.”

And of course, there’s life after cricket to consider as well.

“Not sure what I will do,” Clark said with a laugh. “I have already found the law subjects very challenging, obviously a lot different from straight finance. A career in law is always an option, although not right now. I’d be leaning more towards becoming a leader in the business community.”

“The degree just gives me a life outside of cricket which I really appreciate. At this stage, I’m very happy that I have something to focus on other than just sport,” said Clark. “I’m sure I won’t complete the degree before I finish my cricket career, but at least I’ll be finished most of it.”

In the next few months however, he will have goals on his mind other than legal case studies.

‘The Australian team is an interesting mix at the moment, a good blend of youth and experience with guys like Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey,’ he said. ‘As always, it will be a tough contest but I predict we will walk away with the Ashes again.’ n

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“I know that if I hadn’t had the support of the University’s Elite Athlete Program and the Faculty of Economics and Business, I couldn’t have got through my degree.” Stuart Clark

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ROWING’S BRIGHT FUTURE W

sarah cook with sally.

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HEN THE ROWING Australia Board recently named the Senior teams at the upcoming men’s and women’s World Championships in Poland, 17 team members were from the Sydney University Rowing Club.

“All season there has been a positive and exciting atmosphere at Sydney University Rowing,” said club captain Nick Hudson, who himself was named on his first Senior A team as part of the men’s quad scull.

Hudson has enjoyed one of his best domestic seasons and was ranked second behind David Crawshay after the selection trials.

“My domestic season overall was very good,” Hudson said.

“Winning the NSW State Championship single and the nationals Double, Quad and

King’s Cup Eight, I think I could say it is one of my best seasons.”

Another rower with a very bright future is Sally Kehoe, also selected to represent Australia, and Sydney Uni, at the World Championships.

This year’s Poznan regatta will be the seventh consecutive World Championships Sally has attended since winning the double scull as a 16-year-old at the world juniors (Under 19) in Spain, back in 2003.

Balancing study and sport It hasn’t all been smooth for the rower who experienced the “disappointment” of a 6th place in the women’s eight at the Beijing Olympic Games. At a time when others would lose heart, Kehoe stepped up to a new challenge and joined the Sydney Uni Sport

WORLD CHAMPS

“SAlly TRAinS two to three times a day, six days a week.”

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enjoyed my time rowing and results came my way without the usual heavy training workload.”

“I think the success I’ve had and being selected on the national team again came about through my enjoyment of rowing. I love the sport and that came out in the wake of the Olympic result.”

& Fitness Elite Athlete Program (EAP).

She found that study and sport can find a happy medium.

“I was considering taking at year off after the Olympics to put some time into my studies,” says Sally, one of Australia’s most successful female rowers. “I wasn’t sure whether to keep rowing or take time out. But joining the EAP at Sydney University and enrolling in commerce were both good decisions.”

Ensconced in a Bachelor of Commerce degree, she started rowing again “just for the love of it”, switching from oar sweep in the eight to single sculls. With none of the intensity of the pre-Beijing build-up that had the Australian eight in line to win a medal, Sally was able to enjoy her sport.

“The Elite Athlete Program is fantastic. I’ve been able to study and get time off to compete, with assistance from Ian Evans, who runs the program.

Without the pressure being on, I’ve

A history of success Sally was still at school at Brisbane’s St Margaret’s College when she won the 2004 junior world singe scull in Japan (No wonder she lists sushi as one of her favourite foods).

Invited to attend the Australian Institute of Sport rowing program in Canberra, Sally won a bronze medal in the double scull at the 2005 World Championships. Her third world title came at the Eton course in london in 2006, when the Australian quad triumphed.

And she was in the Australian eight that finished 4th at the 2007 World Championships in Munich and 6th in Beijing last year.

She is now looking to gold medals at the 2012 london Olympic Games.

“That’s my long-term aim now that I have my studies and rowing program sorted out,” Sally says.

Throughout her stellar career, there has been one constant for Sally – coach Phil Bourguignon, now head coach at the Sydney University Boat Club and Sydney University Head Rowing Coach who has been selected for Poznan as a coach in the women’s sculling group.

Bourguignon was coaching schoolgirl rowers in Brisbane when Sally moved from Toowoomba to attend St Margaret’s.

“I began rowing as a 12-year-old in Grade 8 and had immediate success – I think that’s why I pursued it as a sport,” she says. “I participated in all sports, but I love the water and being outdoors, so rowing was it for me.”

Although winning races from an early age, Sally was not the “right” build to attract scouts from any talent identification programs, being too

short by 10cm for a high leverage sport.

“I’m still the shortest in the heavyweight team (over 57kg),” she says.

Bourguignon spotted her when she was in year 11 and teamed her with Pippa Savage, another Toowoomba girl and Sally’s former prep school colleague.

After completing year 12, Sally won a place in the national program at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, where Phil had already been taken on as a coach.

He was appointed head coach at Sydney University in 2006 and the pair renewed acquaintances when Sally joined the university club this year.

A full schedule Sally trains two to three times a day, six days a week – both on the water and with weights and aerobics in the gymnasium. Sunday is her allocated day off.

The national squad has a six-week preparation in Brisbane and at the Penrith course in western Sydney before departing for Poland. Unlike many picturesque rowing courses on rivers and lakes, the 2000m Poznan waterway is a man-made concrete course built during the communist rule.

After the World Championships in August, Sally will join fellow Olympians liz Kell and Bronwen Watson in a Sydney University eight that has been invited to compete in The Great Race at Hamilton, New zealand.

She’ll then compete for Sydney University at the 2009 Australian University Games in late September.

She will push for a fourth University Blue – she already has Blues from the University of Canberra, the University of Queensland and New England University, where she studied while at the AIS. And before the 2012 Olympics?

Well, there’s a commerce degree to complete and the 2010 and 2011 world titles. Another year, another world championship – she wouldn’t have it any other way. n ROAR 25

SHORT COURSES Semester 2 2009 Open to everyone!.

for Most Popular Reality Program. It is now touring Australia with live shows. To date, more than 250,000 people have seen Billy Elliot: The Musical. It broke the Box Office record at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne.

The Australian Council for the Arts has responded to “the current popularity of dance with young people, evidenced by rocketing attendance at dance classes in studios across Australia.” They have set out an exciting four year strategy, called Dance Plan 2012, with a vision for a “more vibrant, diverse and dynamic” dance community.

PHOTography courtesy ISTOCKPHOTO

…There are new courses in Contemporary, Bollywood, Latin Jazz, Argentine Tango and Burlesque.

Hitting the dance floor

By Leonie Lum

Two years ago, I had no idea what a chasse was, or how to ‘pop’ or ‘lock’. I thought a ‘ball change’ was something that happened in tennis. Now, like many Australians, I know them as dance words.

There’s no doubt about it, dance is a hit. Jason Coleman, choreographer of the Sydney Olympic opening and closing ceremonies, is now a household name and a star in Australia’s glittering dance scene.

What was once a specialised domain is now an increasingly popular pastime.

This has been reflected by the popularity of dance shows in theatre and on television. Channel Ten’s ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ attracted around 1.8 million viewers weekly before going on to win the 2009 Logie

You can dance Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness which is now offering more courses to meet the popularity of dance in all its forms.

Have you already started Salsa, Hip Hop, Ballroom and Belly Dancing? As well there are new courses in Contemporary, Bollywood, Latin Jazz, Argentine Tango and Burlesque. Enrol now and don’t miss out.

Are you nervous? Embarrassed? Terminally uncoordinated? SUSF’s dance courses are mostly aimed at beginners who want to learn about dance.

Whether you want to waltz, salsa, belly-dance or simply improve your flexibility and strength, no dance experience is needed. Our instructors are friendly, experienced and professional. You’ll be movin’ and groovin’ in no time.

Uni student Renee Kirby said her salsa course was a fun way to keep fit and learn about another culture. “I had a great time in ‘Salsa for Beginners’. A couple of friends and I are going to try the intermediate one next time,” she said. “I’m also looking forward to trying one of the new classes.”

There is a simple reason more people are dancing: it’s so much fun. Maybe it’s time I put my new vocabulary into use and joined a course myself. n

FOUR convenient ways to enrol > > > > >

Enrol ONLINE at www.susf.com.au Visit reception at one of our health and fitness centres Call 9351 8903 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

*Promotion is not available for all courses. Places are strictly limited and pre-enrolment in FREE classes is essential. See http:/www.susf.com.au/page/short_courses.html for the FREE class schedule and to pre-enrol.

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DANCE SHORT COURSES All dance courses are open for beginners and intermediates unless otherwise specified.

ARGENTINE TANGO new Master the art of passion and romance through Argentine Tango. You’ll have tons of fun learning the simple steps to enhance your creativity, confidence, communication, connection and more.

When: 8 x 1hr classes Wednesdays, 5:10-6:10pm, 12 Aug-7 Oct (ex. 30 Sept) Where: Education Faculty Dance Studio, Sydney Uni * Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrol by: 9 Aug BALLROOM FOR BEGINNERS Learn body isolations and the basics of the Waltz, Foxtrot and Tango. This course is an introduction to ballroom using simple choreography which is perfect for beginners.

When: 8 x 1hr classes Thursdays, 6:20-7:20pm, 13 Aug-8 Oct (ex. 1 Oct) Where: Education Faculty Dance Studio , Sydney Uni * Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrol by: 10 Aug BALLROOM FOR INTERMEDIATES Know all the basics of ballroom and want to keep dancing and improving? This course is perfect for you!

When: 8 x 1hr classes Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm, 13 Aug-8 Oct (ex. 1 Oct) Where: Education Faculty Dance Studio, Sydney Uni * Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrol by: 10 Aug BELLY DANCING Fun and accessible to all levels of fitness, this course teaches basic techniques including body isolations, footwork and shimmies.

Have fun putting it all together in simple routines!

When: 8 x 1hr classes Tuesdays, 5:10-6:10pm, 11 Aug-6 Oct (ex. 29 Sep) Where: Education Faculty Dance Studio, Sydney Uni * Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrol by: 8 Aug

BOLLYWOOD new Be inspired to move and shake through the music, the costumes, the colour and the passion of modern Indian dancing - blending elements of classical Indian dance with clever choreography and expression.

When: 8 x 1hr classes Mondays, 6:20-7:20pm, 10 Aug-12 Oct (ex. 28 Sep & 5 Oct) Where: Education Faculty Dance Studio, Sydney Uni * Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrol by: 7 Aug BURLESQUE new Learn sensual, slow, controlled and sexy dance moves. Popular and fun, Burlesque does not equal stripping - a very good burlesque dancer may remove no more than a glove or a stocking.

When: 8 x 1hr classes Wednesdays, 6:20-7:20pm, 12 Aug-7 Oct (ex. 30 Sep) Where: Education Faculty Dance Studio, Sydney Uni * Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrol by: 9 Aug CONTEMPORARY new Develop strength, flexibility, fluidity and expression in movement and basic understanding of choreography.

By the end of the course, you will be able to perform a short and inspiring dance piece.

When: 8 x 1hr classes Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm, 10 Aug-12 Oct (ex. 28 Sep & 5 Oct) Where: Education Faculty Dance Studio, Sydney Uni * Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrol by: 7 Aug HIP HOP & FUNK Build your fitness, flexibility, strength and street style in Breaking, Popping, Locking, Jazz and House Dance. You’ll move like Usher, JT and Aaliyah!

When: 8 x 1hr classes Thursdays, 5:10-6:10pm, 13 Aug-8 Oct (ex. 1 Oct) Where: Education Faculty Dance Studio, Sydney Uni * Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrol by: 10 Aug LATIN JAZZ new Enjoy dancing to traditional AfroCuban music. This form of dance does not require a partner and it incorporates individual moves based on Cha-Cha, Rumba and Guaganco music. This form of

dance is also known as Shines or Afro-Latin Funk.

When: 8 x 1hr classes Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm, 11 Aug-6 Oct (ex. 29 Sep) Where: Education Faculty Dance Studio, Sydney Uni * Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrol by: 8 Aug POPPING new Learn the technique of quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to cause a jerk or a jolt in your body, referred to as a pop or a hit.

This is done continuously to the rhythm of a song in combination with other mime/robot-inspired movements.

When: 8 x 1hr classes Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm, 12 Aug-7 Oct (ex. 30 Sep) Where: Education Faculty Dance Studio, Sydney Uni * Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrol by: 9 Aug SALSA Learn the basics of NY-style salsa and end with enough moves to keep you dancing for hours.

When: 8 x 1hr classes Tuesdays, 6:20-7:20pm, 11 Aug-6 Oct (29 Sep) Where: Education Faculty Dance Studio, Sydney Uni * Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrol by: 8 Aug * Meet at Arena Sports Centre reception for first lesson.

RECREATION SHORT COURSES CAPOEIRA Come and try this unique Brazilian martial art which combines elements of body and soul, gymnastics, music, play and ritualistic fighting. Excellent for fitness, coordination, balance, as well as understanding Brazilian culture.

When: 8 x 1.5hr classes Course 1: Mondays, 7:30-9:00pm, 10 Aug-12 Oct (ex. 28 Sep & 5 Oct) Course 2: Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30pm, 4 Aug-22 Sep Course 3: Thursdays, 6:007:30pm, 6 Aug-24 Sep Where: Course 1: Group Fitness Room, HK Ward Gymnasium, Sydney Uni Course 2: Glebe Town Hall, 160 St. John’s Rd, Glebe Course 3: St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 189 Church St, Newtown Cost: Members $110, Non-members $120

Enrol by: 7 Aug (Course 1), 1 Aug (Course 2), 3 Aug (Course 3) FIRST AID Gain a nationally recognised, Apply First Aid (Senior First Aid) certification (HLTFA301B) with this convenient one-day course. Invaluable and ideal for employers, coaches, teachers and all those requiring formal first aid qualifications. Refresher Apply First Aid and CPR courses also available.

When: See http://www.susf.com. au/page/education programs. html#firstaid, call (02) 9351 8108, or email education@sport.usyd. edu.au for course dates.

Where: HK Ward Gymnasium, Sydney Uni Cost: Apply first aid: Members $145, Non-members $150 Refresher: Members $90, Nonmembers $95 CPR: Members $60, Nonmembers $65 CPR refresher: Members $50, Non-members $55 *Please visit reception at any one of our centres, or call (02) 9351 8108 to enrol. You will be given instructions on how to complete the required online workbook.

KICKBOXING FITNESS Ideal for men and women, this course combines fitness, self-defence and fun. Become confident in performing a combination of punches, elbow strikes, knee strikes and kicks.

When: 6 x 1hr sessions Course 1: Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm, 12 Aug-16 Sep Course 2: Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm, 7 Oct-11 Nov Where: Group Fitness Room, HK Ward Gymnasium, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $85, Non-members $110 Enrol by: 9 Aug (Course 1), 4 Oct (Course 2) LATIN DANCE FITNESS Workout your core muscles and larger muscle groups through choreography dances like Salsa, Cha-Cha, and the Rumba to form multi-peak aerobic workouts.

When: 8 x 1hr sessions Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm, 12 Aug-7 Oct (ex. 30 Sep) Where: Group Fitness Room, HK Ward Gymnasium, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrol by: 9 Aug

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Sep), Diving (8am-5pm: 19, 20, 26, 27 Sep) Course 4: Orientation (6-9pm: 6 Oct), Diving (8am-5pm: 10, 11, 17, 18 Oct) Course 5: Orientation (6-9pm: 17 Nov), Diving (8am-5pm: 21, 22, 28, 29 Nov) Where: Orientation: Mezzanine Meeting Room, Sports & Aquatic Centre, Sydney Uni Diving: Meet 8am @ University Sports & Aquatic Centre, Sydney Uni for transport to dive locations Cost: Members $300, Non-members $350 Enrol by: 1 Aug (Course 1), 22 Aug (Course 2), 12 Sep (Course 3), 3 Oct (Course 4), 14 Nov (Course 5)

MASSAGE Discover the benefits and healing art of massage through learning basic techniques from a professional masseuse in a fun, relaxing environment.

When: 8 x 1hr lessons Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm, 13 Aug-8 Oct (ex. 1 Oct) Where: Group Fitness Room, HK Ward Gymnasium, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $125, Non-members $145 Enrol by: 10 Aug PILATES Perform a series of slow, controlled movements that focus on developing good posture, pelvic stability and rebalancing the body through low impact floor exercises.

When: 8 x 1hr classes Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm, 10 Aug-12 Oct (ex. 28 Sep & 5 Oct)

Where: Group Fitness Room, HK Ward Gymnasium, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrol by: 7 Aug 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: Each course involves 3 hour orientation session and 2 weekends of diving practice and tuition.

Course 1: Orientation (6-9pm: 4 Aug), Diving (8am-5pm: 8, 9, 15 16 Aug) Course 2: Orientation (6-9pm: 25 Aug), Diving (8am-5pm: 29, 30 Aug, 5, 6 Sep) Course 3: Orientation (6-9pm: 15

SELF DEFENCE Skills and adaptations from two fighting styles: Senshido and White Crane, as well as activities in developing assertiveness and good decision-making, will help to make your body and mind stronger and ready to protect yourself and others in threatening situations.

When: 8 x 1hr lessons Mondays, 5:10-6:10pm, 10 Aug-12 Oct (ex. 28 Sep & 5 Oct) Where: Education Faculty Dance Studio, Sydney Uni * Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrol by: 7 Aug SURF CAMP Learn to surf with Surf Camp Australia at Seven Mile Beach – Australia’s best ‘learn to surf’ beach. Stay 2 nights in modern beachside cabins where all meals are included and a BBQ dinner/ party on Saturday night!

When: 23-25 Oct Bus departs Fri 6:00pm from Sydney outside Scubar (on street level, Rawson Pl. under Central YHA building) and returns Sun 7:00pm.

Where: Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa (130km south of Sydney) Cost: Members $255,

Non-members $295 Enrol by: 20 Oct SPORT SHORT COURSES ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS Release your inner Robin Hood.

Learn the basics of how to shoot a bow and arrow from Sydney Uni Archery Club instructors. Develop your hand-eye coordination and mental concentration.

When: 4 x 1.5hr lessons Fridays 3:00-4:30pm Course 1: 4-25 Sep Course 2: 9-30 Oct Where: St. Paul’s College Oval, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $60, Non-members $70 Enrol by: 1 Sep (Course 1), 6 Oct (Course 2) BADMINTON FOR BEGINNERS With the expertise of Sydney Uni Badminton Club instructors, acquire the essential knowledge and skills and develop your tactics and hand-eye-foot coordination.

When: 6 x 1.5hr lessons Sundays, 5:00-6:30pm, 23 Aug-11 Oct (ex. 27 Sep & 4 Oct) Where: HK Ward Gymnasium, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $85, Non-members $110 Enrol by: 13 Aug FENCING FOR BEGINNERS Develop quick reflexes, coordination and stamina. A professional fencing instructor will help you master the basic techniques, including duelling.

When: 9 x 1hr lessons Course 1: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm, 11 Aug-13 Oct (ex. 29 Sep) Course 2: Wednesdays, 6:20-7:20pm, 12 Aug-14 Oct (ex. 30 Sep) Combined beginners & intermediates: Saturdays, 12:45-1:45pm, 15 Aug-17 Oct (ex. 3 Oct) Where: Activities Hall, Arena Sports Centre, Sydney Uni

Want to ‘taste test’ a course before you enrol?

Then come ‘N’ try a short course class absolutely FREE with no obligation to join. Visit www.susf.com.au Limited spaces available. Pre-enrol by 31 July or you’ll miss out!

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Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrol by: 8 Aug (Course 1), 9 Aug (Course 2), 12 Aug (Combined) FENCING FOR INTERMEDIATES If you are ready to take your fencing ability to the next level, then this course is the perfect fit.

When: 9 x 1hr lessons Course 1: Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm, 11 Aug-13 Oct (ex. 29 Sep) Combined beginners & intermediates: Saturdays, 12:451:45pm, 15 Aug-17 Oct (ex. 3 Oct) Where: Course 1: Group Fitness Room, HK Ward Gymnasium, Sydney Uni Combined: Activities Hall, Arena Sports Centre, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrol by: 8 Aug (Course 1), 12 Aug (Combined) FENCING FOR JUNIORS new Open for those aged 8 to 13, fencing is a safe, unique and fun sport that will help aspiring youngsters to develop concentration, coordination and patience.

When: 6 x 1hr lessons Saturdays, 2:30-3:30pm, 15 Aug-19 Sep Where: Group Fitness Room, HK Ward Gymnasium, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135 Enrol by: 12 Aug GOLF FOR BEGINNERS Learn all the basics such as grip, stance, posture, basic swing path, putting and chipping, as well as the essential rules and etiquette.

When: 4 x 1hr lessons Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm, 1-22 Sep Where: Moore Park Golf Course (meet at the Pro Shop, MPGC) Cost: Members $110, Non-members $130 Enrol by: 24 Aug

Where: Moore Park Golf Course (meet at the Pro Shop, MPGC) Cost: Members $165, Non-members $195 Enrol by: 28 Sep

TENNIS FOR BEGINNERS Learn the basics of playing the great game and developing all strokes of tennis, doubles play, tactics and fitness.

SAILING FOR BEGINNERS new Learn to sail on Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful Harbour with Sydney Uni Sailing & Boardsailing Club. The YA/ RYA Training Scheme Level 1 (beginners) course will introduce you to the terminology of sailing.

On the water, you will learn how to take control of the dinghies and the appropriate sail controls.

When: 6 x 1hr lessons Course 1: Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00pm, 19 Aug-23 Sep Course 2: Thursdays, 6:007:00pm, 20 Aug-24 Sep Where: Tennis courts, University Sports & Aquatic Centre, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $100, Non-members $120 Enrol by: 16 Aug (Course 1), 17 Aug (Course 2)

GOLF FOR INTERMEDIATES Review the basics, begin to develop more advanced swing fundamentals and advance your short game skills. Fine-tune your putting and chipping, pitching and bunker play.

When: 4 x 2hr sessions Course 1: Fridays, 1-3pm, 4-25 Sep Course 2: Saturdays, 1-3pm, 19 Sep-10 Oct Course 3: Fridays, 1-3pm, 9-30 Oct Where: Woollahra Sailing Club, Rose Bay Cost*: SU Sailing & Boardsailing Club Members $265, Members $285, Non-members $300 Enrol by: 1 Sep (Course 1), 16 Sep (Course 2), 6 Oct (Course 3)

When: 4 x 1.5hr lessons Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00pm, 6-27 Oct

*Please visit www.usydsailing. com to enrol in this course.

TENNIS FOR INTERMEDIATES Refine your forehand, backhand and volley shots. Impress your friends on the court with your improved, fast serve. Have fun and get a great workout on the court!

When: 4 x 1.5hr lessons Thursdays, 6:00-7:30pm, 8-29 Oct Where: Tennis courts, Sports & Aquatic Centre, Sydney Uni Cost: Members $100, Non-members $120 Enrol by: 5 Oct

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First Aid. NATIONALLY ACCREDITED AND WORKCOVER APPROVED

UPCOMING DATES*

Our first aid courses are ideal for coaches, teachers, students, employers, employees and all those interested or requiring first aid qualifications. We employ qualified, experienced trainers who hold tertiary qualification in health science/education, current Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment and have current first aid training experience and knowledge.

Courses are generally held on Wednesday, Friday or Saturday, between 9am-4pm.

Benefits include: Gain the confidence, skills and knowledge in providing first aid care for common accidents and injuries, refreshers available, convenient 1-day course presented in a mixed-mode manner, WorkCover and AustSwim approved, no prior knowledge or experience necessary.

July: 3rd, 31st.

August: 8th, 12th, 22nd, 26th.

September: 4th, 9th, 16th, 19th, 23rd.

For more information, please email education@ sport.usyd.edu.au or visit www.susf.com.au * dates subject to change, please contact us to confirm.

Lunchtime Social Sport.

Proudly sponsored by

Sport doesn’t have to be serious to be fun.

Registrations open Monday 27 July and close 5pm Friday 7th August.

Competitions commence the week beginning Monday 10th August.

Venue: University Sports & Aquatic Centre.

Semester 2, 2009 Timetable Indoor Soccer (Open) Indoor Netball (Mixed) Basketball (Open) Indoor Soccer (Mixed)

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri Wed Wed Wed

1-2pm 1-2pm 1-2pm 2.15-3.15pm

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.

Enquiries:

9351 8903 or socialsport@sport.usyd.edu.au

Interfaculty Sport.

STUDENT VS STUDENT. FACULTY VS FACULTY HONOUR IS THE PRIZE Each year since 1939, Sydney Uni students have competed against each other for the honour and pride of their faculty in a variety of sports.

Competitions include touch footy, soccer, netball, basketball, cricket and tennis. Interfaculty sport is open to both Sydney Uni undergraduates and postgraduates and it's FREE to play!

Want to compete for your faculty?

To compete in interfaculty sport competitions, please contact your faculty's sport representative/s.

For more information, please email

interfacsport@sport.usyd.edu.au Proudly sponsored by

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CLUBS Join a club! There are so many to choose from and they’re open to everyone.

Ahoy there, sailor

By Shari Wakefield

Setting sail on Sydney Harbour may sound terribly exclusive and expensive. But Sydney Uni Sailing Club (SUSC) – NSW’s only active university sailing club – has been catering to a diverse Sydney population since its establishment in 1964. SUSC has been predominantly a social club providing sailing lessons and weekend trips up and down the coast. That changed on 15 April 2009 when the club hosted the first university sailing fleet racing regatta in almost 10 years.

SUSC (is) NSW’s only active sailing club...

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”One of the goals was to keep the event fun and accessible,” said SUSC President, Tom Mallet. “The Lasar Dinghy class included Australian Development squad sailors on the line next to students entering their first regatta.”

The club provides for those without sailing experience (and without a lot of cash) to get involved with the sport, with scope to compete in State and National class regattas.

So Ahoy there! Why not get your head in the nautical space and set sail with Sydney Uni Sailing Club on Sydney Harbour? n

AFL The Sydney University Australian Football Club, run entirely by its members, is the oldest Australian Rules Club in NSW and the fourth oldest in Australia. The men’s club has four teams competing in the Sydney Football Association, providing opportunities for both elite players and beginners. The women’s club is continuing to grow with two teams competing in the Sydney Women’s AFL competition. Over the past 25 years the club has won seven Senior first grade flags and have been runners up five times.

American Football The American Football Club, established in 1984, fields an open team (Sydney Uni Lions in Division 1) as well as an under 18 team (Sydney Uni Cubs in the Colts Division) in Gridiron New South Wales, the highest level of competition for American Football in the state.

The Lions have won 10 NSW championships in the 25 years of competition, including the past 6 years consecutively. The Sydney Uni Cubs have won 5 NSW championships in their 15 years of competition.

For more information go to www.

For more information go to www.

suanfc.com.au or

sydneyunigridiron.com or

Email: (Men) australianfootball@sport.

Email: americanfootball@sport.usyd.

usyd.edu.au (Women) anfwomen@

edu.au

Archery The Sydney University Archery Club, established in the 1970s, caters to all levels of archery, from the beginner to the elite.

Members compete in various competitions through Archery NSW and Archery Australia at club, state and national levels.

Currently the club has a member ranked in the top 20 in the Australian Ranking list.

Email: archery@sport.usyd.edu.au

Athletics The Sydney University Athletics Club, established in 1878, is one of the oldest athletics clubs in the country. The club is for athletes of all abilities from elite to social, and from undergrads to veterans.

The club competes in a wide range of competitions around Australia including national and state championships, state relays and Athletics NSW all-comers events, in both the summer (track) and winter (cross country/road walks) seasons.

For more information go to: www. suac.org or Email: athletics@sport.usyd.edu.au

Badminton The Badminton club provides open opportunities for men and women, from elite to beginner players. The Badminton Club is affiliated with the Sydney Badminton Association Inc. and competes in all of the association’s tournaments,

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championships for the last seven years. Also, at the 2008 National Championships, the club won the “Centenary Oar” for the most points.

For more information go to: www. subc.org.au or Email: boat@sport.usyd.edu.au

Boxing The 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 Gymnasium. In 2008 the club celebrated its centenary as well as lifting the ban on competitive women’s boxing in NSW for 2009.

For more information go to: www. subxc.com.au or

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Email: boxing@sport.usyd.edu.au

as well as various intervarsity competitions throughout the year, including the Australian University Games and the Eastern University Games.

For more information go to: www. usydbadminton.com or Email: badminton@sport.usyd.edu.au

Baseball The Cynics, established in 1904, fields three teams that are open to both students and members of the public. The club plays in the Sydney Winter Baseball League, the highest level league in NSW. Their Pacific Coast team plays in a more social league to foster development among players.

The club is a great place to play baseball, and is always looking for new members.

For more information go to: www. sydneyunibasketball.com.au or Email: baseball@sport.usyd.edu.au

Basketball The Sydney University Basketball Club has both men’s and women’s

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teams playing in various Sydney competitions. In 2004, Sydney University took ownership of the Sydney Uni Flames, which competes in the Women’s National Basketball League. The Sydney Uni Flames take pride of place as our signature women’s program.

For more information go to: www. sydneyuniflames.com.au or Email: basketball@sport.usyd.edu.au (Flames) flames@sport.usyd.edu.au

Boat (Men’s Rowing) The Sydney University Boat Club was established in 1860. The club, together with the women’s rowing club, competes as Sydney University in the club, State and National Championships and includes members of the Australian squad. For the past few years Sydney University has been the leading competitive rowing club in New South Wales. The club has won the Honours Trophy at the NSW Championships for scoring the most points at the

Canoe/Kayak The Sydney University Canoe Club caters to all levels of people who just want to paddle! The student and alumni run organised trips around NSW for beginners as well as trips for those who want to take on high grade rapids.

The club conducts white water canoe/kayak weekends and competes in canoe polo leagues and tournaments around Sydney.

The club also utilizes a canoeing facility at the Penrith Whitewater Course.

For more information go to: www. succ.canoe.org.au or Email: canoe@sport.usyd.edu.au

Cricket The men’s club has eight teams that compete in the Sydney Grade Competition that caters from the elite to social player.

The Universities Women’s Cricket Club also has 1st and 2nd grade competing in the Sydney Women’s Grade Competition.

The women’s club also organizes a twilight 12 over social competition.

For more information go to: (Men) www.sydneyuniversity cricket. com.au or (Women) www.uwcc.com. au or Email: (Men) succ@sport.usyd.edu.au or (Women) uwcc.secretary@gmail. com

Cycling and Triathlon The Sydney University Cycling and Triathlon club became part of the athletics club in 2008. It enters competitors in a number of cycling and triathlon events throughout the year, including the Australian University Championship, NSW State Cup and NSW Club Championships.

For more information go to: www. suac.org or Email: athletics@sport.usyd.edu.au

Fencing The Sydney University Fencing Club is the oldest University fencing club in NSW, founded in 1945. The club, consisting of more than 100 members presently, welcomes members of all standards. The club has a large amount of equipment available for the use of members, offering training with foil, epee and sabre.

For more information go to: www. fencing.soc.usyd.edu.au or Email: fencing@sport.usyd.edu.au

Gymsports The Sydney University Gymsports Club is a thriving recreational and competitive club for adults. The Club features a very social general gymnastic program, welcoming gymnasts from all disciplines, including artistic gymnastics, trampolining, acrobatics and aerobics. The Club supports artistic gymnasts competing yearly in State Stream, invitational and Masters Competitions.

As well as this, the Club features a Nationally-ranked cheerleading program. This program includes a cheerleading and dance team, and competes regularly in National and State competitions.

For more information go to: www.sug. gym-oz.net or Email: gymnastics@sport.usyd.edu.au

Handball The club enters men’s and women’s teams in the NSW Handball League. It is open to everyone from beginners to international representatives.

During summer, the club plays Beach Handball and arranges social competitions for those interested in trying out the game.

Email: handball@sport.usyd.edu.au

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President. “But we’re probably even prouder that our women’s teams have been competing for 98 of those 100 years.”

“Several sports have reached their centenary and we congratulate them, but they have been traditionally been a male-only domain. Hockey has always been equally popular with men and women, and since 1911 our club has fielded teams of men and women.”

The anniversary was a reminder of the club’s achievements, and a celebration of hockey’s bright future. The Centenary Cup was significant in itself, and the fact that Sydney came out on top – the men winning 4-1 and the women winning 3-0 – made the matches even more exciting.

Netball is also encouraging women to reach their full

Hockey has always been equally popular with men and women…

Women with a Sporting Chance

By Shari Wakefield Sydney Uni has always been ahead of the times. In March 2009, Sydney Uni Hockey Club (SUHC) played its annual match against Melbourne Uni Hockey Club (MUHC) and marking 100 years of male competition and 98 years of female competition. ”We are proud to reach 100 years of matches with Melbourne Uni,” said Khevyn Williams, SUHC

Hockey The Sydney University Hockey Club is one of the largest clubs with numerous men’s, women’s and junior teams. The men’s teams play in Premier A Sydney competition while the women compete in both the Eastern Districts Women’s Hockey Competition and the Sydney Women’s Hockey League. The club sends teams to University Games.

competition, from national and state to local competitions and Australian University Games.

SUJC is run by students, has black-belt instructors with international experience, and is the most affordable judo club in NSW. Over the last four decades, SUJC has trained nine Olympians and numerous Australian representatives.

For more information go to: www. judo.soc.usyd.edu.au or

For more information go to: www. suhc.asn.au or Email: hockey@sport.usyd.edu.au

Judo The Sydney University Judo Club is the oldest judo club in Australia, founded in 1954 by Gary Grennan and Andy Shepherd. The club competes in all levels of judo

Email: judo@sport.usyd.edu.au

Kempo/Karate The club conducts classes for all levels throughout the year, focusing on self defense skills and coordination.

potential, with the highest level of female participation of any sport in Australia. Indeed netball rivals cricket, soccer and AFL for the highest number of participants in any Australian team sport.

This year, Sydney Uni Netball Club merged with the City Of Sydney Netball Association.

The CSNA/Sydney Uni team contesting the Waratah Bowl includes Sydney Swift Susan Pratley, who won the Australian University Sports Award, ‘Most Outstanding Sporting Achievement’. Susan was identified in her early teens by Australian selectors and rose quickly through the junior representative ranks attracting AIS and NSWIS scholarships. Pratley is now supported by a Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness scholarship. Watch this space. n

Kendo Since 2004, Sydney University has offered Kendo, a traditional Japanese fencing martial arts practiced by the samurai. Today it is both a martial art as well as an internationally competed sport. The club practices kendo to cultivate one’s mindfulness, respect and diligence, through physical training. A practitioner is able to achieve high sense of reflex, alertness, fitness, speed and coordination. The club is for all levels of students, with beginners’ courses and active participation to all level of tournaments.

Netball The Sydney University Netball club, recently joined as a part of the City Of Sydney Netball Association, is open to all abilities. The club has three teams entered in the NSW State League competition and a team in the NSW Regional Inter-district competition. Social players can compete in the weekend club and social competitions. The club also sends women’s and mixed teams to the University Games.

For more information go to: www.

Rock Climbing and Mountaineering The Sydney University Rock climbing and Mountaineering Club is not a competitive

usydkendo.com or Email: kendo@sport.usyd.edu.au

Email: kempokarate@sport.usyd. edu.au

For more information go to: www. sunetball.com.au or Email: netball@sport.usyd.edu.au

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club. Instead, it fosters the development of rock climbing as a social sport for men and women. SURMC runs trips on weekends to give members the opportunity to climb outdoors during the semester, as well as indoor climbing which takes place all year around at The Ledge.

There are opportunities for elite climbers in the club to compete in state and national events; however there are currently no members involved in these competitions.

For more information go to: www. surmac.org.au or Email: rockclimb@sport.usyd.edu.au

Rowing The Sydney University Rowing Club was established in 1960s.

The club, together with the men’s boat club, competes as Sydney University in the club, State and National Championships and includes members of the Australian squad. For the past few years Sydney University has been the leading competitive rowing club in New South Wales. The club has won the Honours Trophy at the NSW Championships for the scoring most points at the championships for the last seven years. Also, at the 2008 National Championships, the club won the “Centenary Oar” for the most points.

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For more information go to: www. sydneyunirowing.org or Email: rowing@sport.usyd.edu.au

Rugby League The club has 2 teams and welcomes new members. The club also encourage and supports players to participate in NSW and Australian representative teams.

For more information go to: www. sydneyunirugbyleague.info or Email: rugbyleague@sport.usyd.edu.au

Rugby Union The Sydney University Football Club is one of the strongest clubs in the NSW rugby union competition. The Club caters for a range of players through to the elite level. The Club won the Club Championship for the fifth successive time in 2008, along with the Colts Club Championship for the fourth successive time, 1st Grade Premiership, Colts 1 Premiership, Colts 2 Premiership and Colts 3 Premiership.

The women’s club enters a team in the Sydney competition.

Sailing and Boardsailing The Sydney University Sailing Club is based down out of Woollahra Sailing Club in Rose Bay on the harbour. The club runs courses for university students in partnership with WSC under the YA/RYA training scheme.

Members participate in club, state and national class events using the club boats. The intensive courses are run during the semester and cover everything from start sailing through to start racing. A number of weekend social trips are organised each semester which provide the perfect opportunity to escape the city for pure sailing.

For more information go to: www. usydsailing.com or

au or (Women) rugbywomen@sport.

For more information go to: www.

usyd.edu.au

subski.net or

(Women) www.sydneyuniwomen. rugbynet.com.au or

susfc.org.au or Email: soccer@sport.usyd.edu.au

Softball Softball has been very successful over the years at the Australian Uni Games, and will be looking to defend the title in October. All players are welcome!

Email: softball@sport.usyd.edu.au

Email: (Men) sufc@sport.usyd.edu.

www.sydneyunirugby.com.au

For more information go to: www.

Email: sailing@sport.usyd.edu.au

Ski The Sydney University Boarders and Skiers Club, established in 1997, hosts approximately 2000 members and is the largest Sporting and Recreational University Club in Australia.

The team has experienced huge success over the years, taking out the top spot at the Australian University Championships in 2002, 2003 and 2007 and in 2004, 2005, 2006.

For more information go to: (Men)

Soccer The Sydney University Soccer Football Club caters for players of all abilities from elite to beginner.

It enters both men’s and women’s teams in the NSW Super League.

It also enters a large number of men’s teams in the Eastern Suburbs Football Association and women’s teams in the Gladesville/ Hornsby competition.

Email: ski@sport.usyd.edu.au

Squash The Sydney University Squash Club provides an ideal opportunity for players of all abilities to improve their game. The club members play in competitions against other squash clubs in Sydney as well as fielding men and women teams that compete in the Sydney Pennant Squash Competition.

Club members who are students are eligible to play Inter-Varsity against other universities. The Club also provides free practice

twice a week.

For more information go to: www.

annually at the Australian University Games.

squash.soc.usyd.edu.au or

For more information go to: www.

For more information go to: (Men)

suufl.uflnsw.com.au or

www.sydneyunilions.com.au or

Email:ultimatefrisbee@sport.usyd.

(Women) www.suwaterpolo.com Email: (Men) suwtc@sport.usyd.edu.

Email: squash@sport.usyd.edu.au

Email: tennis@sport.usyd.edu.au

edu.au

Swimming The Sydney University Swimming Club trains at the University Sports and 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 Eastern and Australian University Games. In 2008, the club earned ‘Gold Status’, as one of Australia’s leading swimming programs.

Touch Established in 2001, the Sydney University Touch Club provides opportunities for students to participate in touch in social to challenging competition, including University Games, Vawdon Cup and State Cup. The club conducts a weekly mixed competition providing students and community members the opportunity to play competitive touch in a social environment on a regular basis.

Volleyball The Sydney University Volleyball Club enters men’s and women’s teams into the Australian Volleyball League, as well as teams in local and state competitions. The club has done particularly well in University competitions, with the men’s team coming first in the country in 2000. Also, the men’s and women’s teams won the NSW University Games often over the past few years.

sport.usyd.edu.au

For more information go to: www.

For more information go to:www.

For more information to go: www.

For more information go to: www.

suswimclub.com.au or

sydney.touch.asn.au or

suvolleyball.com or

usydwakeandski.com or

Email: swimming@sport.usyd.edu.au

Email: touch@sport.usyd.edu.au

Email: volleyball@sport.usyd.edu.au

Email: waterski@sport.usyd.edu.au

Table Tennis The club provides table tennis from the beginner to the elite level. It enters regional competitions as well as University Games. We meet at HK Ward Gymnasium regularly during the week with coaching available.

Ultimate Frisbee Sydney University Ultimate Frisbee is open to all ability levels, entering many local, state and national tournaments. It has an important social aspect and remains competitive at University Games where the club has posted excellent results since the sport’s inclusion.

Water polo The Water polo Club provides 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. Both men’s and women’s teams compete in the National Water Polo League.

Wrestling The club welcomes all levels of wrestlers from beginners looking for a social sport experience to elite level competitors.

au or (Women) waterpolowomen@

For more information go to: www.

Water ski and Wakeboard The Water ski club informally began as early as the 1960s. The club offers an opportunity for all abilities to enjoy organised trips throughout the year. The club’s season runs from late September to late April, offering organised water ski days for members at Riverside Ski Park at Cattai, on the Hawkesbury , about one hour north-west of Sydney.

Email: wrestling@sport.usyd.edu.au

usydtt.org or Email: tabletennis@sport.usyd.edu.au

Taekwondo The Taekwondo club, started in 2001 welcomes people of all experience levels the opportunity to learn the Korean martial art and Olympic sport of Taekwondo.

Classes teach kicking, sparring, self-defence and the core traditional aspects of Taekwondo such as spirit, focusing on improving an individual’s health and fitness while learning in a fun, safe and social environment.

For more information go to: www.tkd. soc.usyd.edu.au or Email:taekwondo@sport.usyd.edu.au

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Tennis Founded in 1885, 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 organises weekly social tennis for club members at the Manning lawn courts. The Tennis Club’s representative teams compete

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JULY - SEPTEMBER 2009.

BLUe & GOLD eveNTs

iNTerFAcULTY sPOrT eveNTs

The ‘Blue and Gold’ Club allows sporting enthusiasts to maintain or create links with Australia’s premier university and its rich sporting traditions.

Each year since 1939, Sydney Uni students have competed against each other for the honour and pride of their faculty in a variety of sports. Competitions include touch footy, soccer, netball, basketball, cricket and tennis. Points are awarded to the winners and place-getters of each competition whilst participation points are also given to all faculties whose students compete. The faculty with the most points at the end of the year wins and is awarded the Emily Small Shield!

Interfaculty sport is open to both Sydney Uni undergraduates and postgraduates and it’s FREE to play!

Date

event

Where

21 August

B&G Rugby luncheon

Four Seasons

18 September

Water Sports luncheon

The Boathouse Blackwattle Bay

hOMe GAMes

Date

event

Where

12 August

Touch Football

The Square

Come down to the historic grounds of Sydney Uni and support our first grade teams at home. During the months of June, July and August Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness’ grounds play host to AFl, Baseball, Rugby league, Rugby Union and Soccer. And who can resist attending a game on No. 1 Oval when you can sit in the comfort of the Grandstand with a drink in hand!

19 August

Table Tennis

HK Ward

26 August

Basketball (Men)

HK Ward

Below are just a few of our first grade home games. For more home games visit www.susf.com.au and follow the links to the specific clubs.

iNTercOLLeGe sPOrT eveNTs

Date

event

Where

4 July

SUFC vs West Harbour

No 1 Oval

18 July

SUBxC vs UNSW-in Uni Cup No 2 Oval

Intercollege sport is an integral part of Sydney Uni’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 opportunities to represent their College in various sporting events. Winning the men’s Rawson Cup and the women’s Rosebowl are highly prestigious victories for the winning colleges.

26 July

SUSFC Women vs Sutherland No 1 Oval

Date

event

Where

1 August

SUFC vs Randwick

No 1 Oval

6 Aug-12 Aug

Roseball Softball

St Pauls Oval

15 August

SURlC vs Canberra Cows

St Johns Oval

17, 21, 26 Aug

Rawson Soccer

St Pauls Oval

16 August

SUSFC Men vs Granville Rangers

27-31 Aug

Roseball Tennis

Manning lawn Courts

36 ROAR

No 1 Oval

Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness would like to acknowledge our sponsors and strategic partners.

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