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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

HERE WE GO…AGAIN!ROAR magazine is rampaging its way into its

second year and I’d like to welcome back all

of our readers from 2008 and welcome

aboard all of our new ones in 2009.

In this issue we encourage you to get involved in the exercise and

sport opportunities offered by Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness. It

doesn’t matter what standard you are at or even what pastime you prefer. You will

find plenty on offer and no matter what you choose, you’ll enjoy a great experience

while taking a big, positive step towards improving your health.

We’re open to everyone - even the most dedicated couch

potato is invited to come and check out our facilities, clubs,

courses, competitions and more.

The cover story this edition features

our two most recent World

Champions: Matt Jaukovic and

Bronwen Watson, who recall some of

the key moments on their quest to be the

best.

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pull-out on the ‘Blue & Gold’ Club. The ‘Blue & Gold’ Club is

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enjoy the finest entertainment and mix with some of our

greatest sporting luminaries from past and present.

There is plenty to interest you in this issue of ROAR. As you

read it, consider how you are going to make 2009 a champion

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In this issue:COLUMNS1 FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

11 Variety and good health: just add exerciseThese days Australia is not exactly the picture ofhealth we’d like to see but there is somethingwe can do about it, starting today.

14 FacilitiesWhatever you’re after, we’ve got it for you.

17 Our sports camps are school holiday winners!Join the pride and learn to growl with the best!

22 Short coursesLearn, enjoy, live!

27 Clubs guideJoin a club - there are so many to choose from.

30 MBF HealthwatchObesity and the health risk disconnection.

31 Sport and recreationUni games, lunch time sport and much more.

32 Events

IBC AwardsStellar performances from our best.

FEATURES

4 ...Get Involved!Future Olympians or rank beginners canlook to Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness activities,competitions or clubs for some greatexperiences.

6 Another Rugby Union premiership anda place in historyLast year’s finals season was a time ofcelebration for Sydney University.

8 Beijing in a boxSydney University was proudly represented by20 athletes at the 2008 Olympic and ParalympicGames in Beijing. The squad returned with silverand bronze medals and plenty of tales to tell.

18 Taking care of businessROAR introduces you to two of Sydney Uni’slatest stars who have achieved top-class resultsthrough very different paths.

25 A proud tradition in footballIt’s time for Sydney Uni to stand up and sing thepraises of one of our most successful footballclubs!

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2 NewsStuart Clark, Trent Franklin, Liz Weekes

3 The Blue & Gold ClubThe spirit of sport at Sydney University.

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6 Maximising risk, maximazing capabilitySydneyTalent - driving a flexible workforce.

7 2008 reviewMore functions than usual for members.

8 Upcoming eventsSeven more events for Blue & Gold members.

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“In a digital world, sport provides

the opportunity to bring people

together,” said US track and field

champion Edwin Moses. Sydney

University’s newly-appointed Vice

Chancellor, Michael Spence,

reiterated this sentiment last year

when he outlined his plans to

improve campus life by bringing

the student body closer together.

Sport, in all its guises, is an arena

where friendships are formed.

Beyond winning and losing, above

all, sport is fun. And while the

various sporting opportunities at

Sydney University require different

levels of commitment, they share

these common themes: fun,

friendship and competition.

Wandering through the stalls at

O-Week every year, opportunities

for getting involved abound.

Short courses, interfaculty sport,

intercollege sport, social teams

and competitions pave the way to

club sport and even representing

the University at the annual

Australian University Games.

Students need not be elite

athletes to play sport at Sydney

University: social players and

beginners are equally welcome.

Each semester, lunchtime social

competitions are organized for

indoor soccer and mixed netball.

In 2009, beginners’ short courses

will offer archery, badminton,

fencing, golf, judo, sailing, scuba,

surfing and tennis.

With interfaculty sport

participation itself is rewarded.

Alongside victories, each team in

each sport fielded by a faculty

earns points in the competition,

which count towards the final

tally.The competition caters for

everybody with touch football,

soccer, netball, basketball, cricket,

tennis and many more sports, for

men’s, women’s and mixed teams.

Rivalries are fierce as faculties vie

for the chance to secure the much-

coveted Emily Small Shield,

awarded every year since 1939.

Leonie Lum is University

Programs Manager with Sydney

Uni Sport & Fitness. “Interfaculty

sport is another great way to make

friends and have fun, without

requiring an elite level of athletic

ability,” she said. “It is all about

participating, getting to know the

people within your faculty and

others.”

PARTICIPATION

Future Olympiansor rank beginnerscan look to SydneyUni Sport &Fitness activities,competitions orclubs for somegreat experiences.

BY ROHAN WILLIAMS

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TEAMING UP

The annual Australian University

Games are for all athletes, from

elite to amateur. Sydney University

is the most successful university in

the history of the Games, having

won the Overall Champion title

eight times, from 1995-96 and

1999-2003 inclusive, as well as 2007.

Last year, Sydney University was

represented by 403 students at the

Games.

Sachin Shestra, a member of the

2008 Sydney University Tennis team

which secured its fourth

consecutive title at the AUGs, says

one of the highlights of the Games

is the opportunity to make friends

from across the country. “It’s a

great sporting week. You meet new

people from all over Australia and

make new friends,” he said. “It’s a

lot of fun.”

And fun is something that any

student can find in the many

sporting clubs at Sydney University.

There were 43 sports clubs offered

last year, from rugby to kendo to

ultimate frisbee. Members of each

club unite with a common interest,

making friends and having fun.

Most clubs have multiple teams to

cater for all skill levels.

According to Stephen King, of

the Sydney University Australian

National Football Club, his club

welcomes all new members, from

the very skilled to the beginner.

“We’re a diverse bunch, a real

melting pot of students,” he said.

“We’ve had many overseas players

who don’t know the game and

have never kicked a footy before.”

Whether it is striving to push one’s

limits, or a simple desire to learn

and have fun, all that is required is

participation. “We have a very long

and auspicious tradition as an

amateur football club,” King said,

“particularly the enduring

friendships we tend to make.”

He recalls a recent example of

the way sport brings people

together: the visit by the AFL Peres

Peace Team, made up of Israelis

and Palestinians from the West

Bank. “It is the first time that

Australian Rules Football has been

used to bring together a diverse

group of young Israeli and

Palestinian men and provide

'common ground' upon which they

can build mutual understanding

and respect,” he said.

Former US Secretary of State

Condoleezza Rice spoke of the

value of sport, at a WNBA

Conference in 2007. "Sports and

athletes have the ability to bring

people together across the

divisions of religion and race and

region… Through sports, we are

sending messages across the globe

of international understanding,

cultural tolerance and mutual

respect.''

Sport is the great equaliser;

bringing people together

regardless of their origin or beliefs.

And perhaps that is something

more important than winning. This

is what Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness

aims to foster. �

RUGBY

IN STIFLING September heat,

Sydney University created a slice of

history at Concord Oval defeating

Randwick 45-20 to claim a fourth

straight First Grade premiership in

Sydney First Division club rugby union.

Twice since the competition kicked

off in 1900, the club has won three

consecutive Shute Shield

premierships: 1926, 1927, 1928 and

then 1953, 1954, 1955.

The class of 2008 went one better

with captain Tim Davidson (number

eight) again at the helm.

Directed by Man of the Match, five-

eighth Daniel Halangahu, University

led 17-8 at the break, and

systematically took Randwick apart in

the second half, to establish a 45-8

lead with five minutes to go. Two late

tries from the Wicks made a more

presentable scoreline.

With its impressive pack, the

University scrum dominated

throughout. Tighthead Laurie Weeks,

who anchored the eight, can claim

much credit; having mastered every

opponent through 22 rounds he was a

dominant force in the finals. It is no

wonder that he was snaffled by the

Queensland Reds for 2009.

This premiership run places Sydney

University in the record books, with

the second longest premiership streak

in the history of the Sydney First

Division Premiership, with Randwick

ironically the only side to have won

more consecutive premierships. It is a

just reward for the culmination of the

outstanding efforts of all those

associated with the side: from the

players, through to the coaching,

strength, conditioning, medical and

administration staff.

A REMARKABLE SEASON OF

RUGBY UNION FOR UNIVERSITY

Our Firsts won the minor premiership

and the Club Championship for the

fourth season in a row.

First Grade Colts completed the

season undefeated, with 22

competition wins and two wins in the

finals. They amassed 1140 points from

their 24 games while conceding only

238 – a remarkable effort. The Colts

teams dropped just two games during

the season, finishing with the minor

premierships in each grade and the

Colts Club Championship. �

ANOTHER RUGBY UNIONPREMIERSHIP ANDA PLACE IN HISTORY.Last year’s finals season was a time of celebration for Sydney University.

BY GRAHAM CROKER

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The Reward: (Left to right) Mitch Inman, Jerry Yanuyanutawa, Dean Mumm, Lachlan McCutcheon, Nick Edwards and LaurieWeeks savour the moments after their victory.

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SEVERAL Sydney

University

Sports

Scholarship holders received silver or bronze medals at

Beijing, underlining the importance of the program and

the excellent results its participants continue to achieve.

Silver medals were the worthy reward for SUBC rowers

Matt Ryan and scholarship-holder Francis Hegarty as

members of the coxless four which almost pulled off a

major upset when they led the final with 200m to go

before being overtaken by the World Champion British

crew. The last to be selected in the Olympic squad, the

four were courageous in winning silver.

After the race, Hegarty, said, “It’s more than you could

dream about, I’m rapt, couldn’t be prouder.”

Paralympian Angie Ballard, who also holds a

scholarship with Sydney University, won silver with the

4x100m women’s track relay team, forcing host nation

Sydney University wasproudly represented by20 athletes at the 2008Olympic and Paralympic

Games in Beijing. Thesquad returned with

silver and bronzemedals and plenty of

tales to tell.

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China to post a world record time to win gold.

She adds the relay silver medal to the bronze she won

in the 100m at the Athens Paralympic Games and the

gold medal she won in the 100m at the 2002 IPC World

Championships.

Winning bronze in the men’s C1 slalom (canoe), former

scholarship holder, B Economics graduate, Robin Bell

became the first Australian male to win a whitewater

medal at the Olympics. Saving his best to last, Bell’s final

run was clean, precise and quick, setting a blistering

pace that only two other competitors could better. Bell

said the medal was the highlight of his career.

Unfortunately two months after the Games his craft was

one of a number stolen from the boatshed at the Penrith

Olympic course.

Paralympian and scholarship holder Sarah Stewart won

bronze as part of the women’s wheelchair basketball

team adding to the silver she won at the 2004 Athens

Paralympics. Stewart shot several crucial baskets as the

team defeated Japan 53-47 in the bronze medal play-off.

Sydney Uni Wave, Water polo players, Nikita Cuffe and

scholarship holder Taniele Gofers, earned their bronze

medals, with a nail-biting win over World Champions,

Hungary. After four quarters of regulation time and two

overtime periods, the teams were locked at 1-all before

Australian goalkeeper Emma Know blocked the final shot

of the shoot-out, clinching a win in the bronze medal

play-off. On their way to the play-off the Australians had

also recorded a 12-1 win over host nation China in front

of a vocal home crowd.

TRAGIC NEAR MISSES

The stifling heat and world class competition took their

toll on some of Australia’s medal hopes. Sydney

University representatives did themselves proud against

some of the heavyweights of sport.

Sydney Uni’s Men Water polo Club Members and

former scholarship holders, Trent Franklin, Thomas

Whalan, Sam McGregor and Robert Maitland, were part

of the men’s water polo team, which finished eighth in

Beijing, narrowly losing to Hungary who eventually won

gold.

The Hockeyroos, including Olympic first-timer and

Sydney Uni graduate Megan Rivers, missed out on goal

differential on making the semi-finals and finished fifth

overall.

Making the finals through the repechage system, and

finishing sixth, the men’s eight including former

scholarship holder, Marty Rabjohns (coxswain) and SUBC

Member Jeremy Stevenson endured a challenging time,

as did the women’s eight featuring former scholarship

holder and graduate Brooke Pratley and current

scholarship holder and student with the Economics and

Business Faculty Liz Kell who suffered the same fate.

Former scholarship holder and Medicine graduate, Kyla

Bremner was the first female wrestler to represent

Australia at the Olympics. She won her first match, but

lost in the elimination round and finished 17th overall.

In the men’s C2 slalom, former scholarship and

Medicine graduate holder Lachie Milne and partner Mark

Bellofiore narrowly delivered two strong qualifying

rounds. The pair finished seventh overall, an

improvement on the 12th placing at Athens. �

The class of 2008: Top left to right Robin Bell, Rob Maitland, Trent

Franklin, Sam McGregor (Ian Evans, Rob Smithies). Middle left to

right: Terrence Alfred, Lachlan Renshaw, (John Boultbee), Marty

Rabjohns, Thomas Whalan. Bottom left to right: Matt Ryan,

Taniele Gofers, Kyla Bremner, Alex Croak, (AOC Chief John

Coates), Nikita Cuffe and Frances Hegerty.

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MANYUNDERLYING FACTORScontribute to the healthstatus of the Australian

population but two primaryinfluences have been widelyrecognised: physical inactivity andpoor diet.

MOVING PICTURESPut simply, physical activity is anybodily movement, produced by themuscles, resulting in energyexpenditure. Although mostmeasures of physical activity focus ondeliberate or planned exercise (gymtraining, swimming etc), there aremany other ‘incidental’ options(sport, active leisure etc) that are partof the physical activity spectrum andcontribute to health benefits.Regular physical activity reduces

cardiovascular disease risk factorssuch as obesity and high bloodpressure, and improves the levels ofHDL (the ‘good’ cholesterol).. Inaddition, taking part in physicalactivity improves mental wellbeing(short-term and longer-term) byreducing feelings of stress, anxietyand depression (Dunn et al. 2001).Sydney University Sport & Fitness

(SUSF) prides itself on the widerange of health and fitness servicesprovided to our members, whetherthey are students, staff or peoplewho live around the corner. We striveto align ourselves with healthy policyand improve the quality of life ofmembers and the wider community.The National Physical Activity

Guidelines for Australians (DHAC1999) recommend at least 30minutes of moderate-intensityphysical activity on most, if not all,days of the week. Good examples ofmoderate intensity activity are briskwalking, swimming, doubles tennisand medium paced cycling.Our Group Fitness Program is one

of the more extensive programsacross Sydney. Over 12 differentclasses on offer (including BodyPump, RPM, Body Balance, BodyJam, Body Combat, Body Attack,Body Step, Aqua Aerobics, Yoga,Pilates and our very popular SeniorsWellness Program) means over 60sessions per week for most of theyear.Both fitness centres employ

qualified staff who can developpersonalised exercise programs for

all fitness levels and abilities; evenyours. We conduct regular fitnessassessments to keep track of yourprogress and, unlike other gyms, it isall included in any 3, 6 or 12 monthmembership (there goes anotherexcuse)!

THE GYM-FREE DIETIf structured exercise isn’t quite foryou, and you find the gymenvironment to be intimidating, wehave a host of other options that areavailable to you as a member ofSUSF (and another excuse bites thedust)!With squash courts, tennis courts,

indoor rock climbing wall, 50mindoor heated pool, and two multi-purpose sports halls available forbookings, we can easily cater foryour need for 30 minutes of regular“moderate-intensity physical activity”as detailed under the publishedguidelines (DHAC 1999).At SUSF you will find not just

friendly and professional customerservice, but also a vast array ofquality health and fitness services, asa “one stop shop” open to all. Whynot come and check us out?

References:Australian Institute of Health and Welfare,2008. Australia’s Health. Cat. no. AUS 99.Canberra: AIHW

Dunn A, Trivedi M & O’Neal H, 2001.Physical activity dose-response effects onoutcomes of depression and anxiety.Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise33: S587-S597

VARIETY AND GOOD HEALTH:JUST ADD EXERCISEThese days Australia is not exactly the picture of health we’d liketo see but there is something we can do about it, starting today.

BY ANTHONY ELLISON

HEALTH

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MEMBERSHIPPACKAGES3 EASY STEPSMaximum flexibility provides maximum value.

GOLD LION PASS

Gold benefits include:• Unlimited access to all three facilitieson campus which feature a 50mheated pool, group fitness classes,weights/cardio, rock climbing andboxing gym.

• 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/weightsroom

• Unlimited group fitness classes• Unlimited access to the LedgeClimbing Centre

• Access to HK Ward boxing facilities• Use of Time Stop

Fortnightly Direct DebitCommunity $37.50Syd Uni Student/Staff $30.00

SILVER LION PASS

Silver benefits include:• Unlimited access to one of twocomprehensive programs; eitheraccess to all gym programs(cardio/weights) OR group fitnessprograms.

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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

Annual Membership benefits include:• Open invitations to any of our

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Bronze benefits include:• Unlimited access to the cardio andweights facilities at The Arena SportsCentre.

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

UNIVERSITY SPORTS& AQUATIC CENTRECorner Codrington Streetand Darlington Road (besidethe Wentworth building).Tel: 02 9351 4978Fax: 02 9351 4982Email:nmrc@sport.usyd.edu.au

Opening HoursMonday - Friday:5.30am-10pmSaturday: 6am-8pmSunday: 6am-10pm

Splash out in the UniversitySports and Aquatic Centre(USAC) with its wide rangeof fitness services, indoorswimming pool, state-of-the-art cardio and resistanceequipment and group fitnessclasses 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 CENTREArena Sports Centre,Western Avenue.Tel: 02 9351 8111Fax: 02 9351 8105Email:arena@sport.usyd.edu.au

Opening HoursMonday to Friday:6.30am - 10pmSaturday: 8am - 5pmClosed on Sunday

Be noticed at The Arenawhile you improve yourlifestyle and build fitness.Passholders receive fitnessassessments, programs andfollow-ups every 8 weeks.

Sporting clubs, schools andprivate groups can book thefacility in consultation withthe 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 CENTREArena Sports Centre,Western Avenue.Tel: 02 9351 8115

Opening HoursMonday - Friday:12pm - 10pmSaturday - 11am - 5pmClosed on Sundays & PublicHolidays

Move up in the world at theLedge. Experience rockclimbing, one of the world’sfastest growing indoor sports.The Ledge Climbing Centreoffers over 300 metres oftextured walls up to 8 metreshigh and a variety of vertical

and overhanging wall systemscomplete with aretes, roofsand slabs.

Safety at the Ledge:• Climbs range from

beginner to advanced.• Experienced staff on hand

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for coaching andassistance.

• Specialised high-standardsafety equipment. All first-time climbers mustcomplete a thoroughsafety orientation session.Casual climbing andbouldering is open to all.Both Beginner andIntermediate climbingprograms can beorganised on request.

For school bookings, contact:Peter Butcher on:02 9351 8115. Discountsapply.

HK WARD GYMGrose Farm Lane(between Oval Nos. 1 & 2)Tel: 02 9351 4988Fax: 02 9351 4990Email: hk@sport.usyd.edu.au

Opening HoursMonday - Friday:11.30am - 10pmSaturday - Sunday:9.30am - 6.30pmGet among the elite at HKWard Gym. Situated betweenthe two main ovals of theUniversity, it’s a focal point forhigh performance sports,recreational activities andclub sport. Hire your choiceof sports equipment atreception: cricket kits, volleyball kits, and badmintonracquets. Change roomlockers are available forcasual 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 hireCasual and permanentbookings are available forclubs and individuals, eitherin person at the reception orby phoning: 02 9351 4988.Ovals can also be hired viathis number.

SPORTS GROUNDSWant to run free? Needspace? Located off WesternAvenue of the UniversityMain Campus are the No.1and No. 2 ovals which areused for training and

competition by manysporting clubs.They alsoprovide an ideal venue forlunchtime social sport,recreational activities andInterfaculty sport. Practicecricket nets are alsoavailable.

Historic No.1 Oval, birthplaceof Australian Rugby, is hometo the Sydney Uni Rugby,Soccer, Cricket andAustralian Rules clubs. TheSquare is located in front ofthe Arena Sports Centre andis used by clubs forcompetition and training, aswell as for interfaculty sport.There is no charge to clubsfor the first four hours of use.

MANNING SQUASH& TENNIS COURTSIn keeping with theUniversity’s track record ofproviding high-qualitysporting facilities, theManning Squash & TennisCentre comprises lawn tenniscourts and 2 squash courts ofclub competition standard.A historic sandstone structurehouses change rooms and aclub meeting room with fullamenities. The ManningSquash Courts are used bythe University Squash Clubfor competitions andtraining.For booking enquiries pleasecontact The Arena on:02 9351 8111.

The Law School, located inPhillip Street, Sydney, hastwo squash courts availablefor use.You can make bookingsthrough the University Sportsand Aquatic Centre on:02 9351 4978.

THE GRANDSTANDSPORTS BAR & FUNCTIONCENTREThe place to meet – perfectfor sporting celebrations (andpost mortems!) The Grand-stand Bar is located in theBruce Williams Pavilion onNumber 1 Oval, in thegrounds of historic SydneyUniversity.Seating 150 people comfort-ably, the venue operatesboth as a bar and cafe and asa function centre available forhire at competitive rates.

BAR & CAFEOpen Monday to Friday,except for public holidays, andis open to all for lunch dailyuntil 3pm. Takeaways are alsoavailable.

Function CentreThe Grandstand is available forweddings, dinners, birthdays,fund-raisers and cocktailparties.For booking enquiries pleasecontact: Luke Mitchell,Venue ManagerTel: 02 9518 6222Fax: 02 9518 6233Mobile: 0416 210 114Email:thestand@bigpond.net.au

BOAT SHEDSThe Sydney University RowingClub rows out of theboathouse located at FerryRoad, Glebe Point atBlackwattle Bay. This is alsohome to The BoathouseRestaurant where Sydney UniSport & Fitness membershipdiscounts apply.Tel: 02 9518 9011.

The Sydney Uni Boat Club(SUBC) is located at St Ignatius

college boat shed on the LaneCove River. Phone:02 9518 9011.

ROBYN WEBSTER SPORTSCENTREThe Robyn Webster SportsCentre at Tempe is availablefor use by schools, clubs,sporting teams, culturalgroups and members of thegeneral public.

Enjoy• 11 outdoor netball courts• 2 indoor netball courts

featuring sprung woodenflooring

• 3 Australian standardvolleyball courts

• 2 indoor soccer/Futsal courts• Plenty of car parking

Robyn Webster Sports Centreis located at Tempe Reserve,which is easily accessible bycar, bus or train. Wolli Creek isthe nearest rail station andtrain services are frequent(every 5-15 mins).The 425 bus, from Rockdale toMarrickville via Tempe, runsevery 15-20 mins.Tel: 02 9351 4978Mobile: 0424 158 595

Vanessa Bugge, Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) Majors in Maths, HRM and IR, and Management. Vanessa graduates in 2009, and is focused on a career in Learning & Development.

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KIDS’ CORNER

SPORTS CAMPS have been

conducted at Sydney Uni

during the school holidays, in

conjustion with Camp Australia for

over a decade. We pride ourselves

on providing your kids with a safe,

healthy and fun environment. They

will be encouraged to develop their

skills in their chosen sports and also

to make new friends, interact with

our professional and experienced

coaches and enjoy time away from

the classroom (and home!) in relaxed

and comfortable surroundings.

The children at our sports camps

are aged 6-16 years. As well as

reaping the benefits of small group

coaching ratios (one coach per ten

campers) they each receive a t-shirt

OUR SPORTS CAMPS ARESCHOOL HOLIDAY WINNERS!

or cap, achievement certificate, fresh

fruit provided by Sydney Markets and

some great stories to tell when they

return to school.

Why not choose the high-interest,

maximum participation Multi Sport

Camp – it proves to be a winner

Autumn camp dates Week 1 April 13-17, Week 2 April 20-23 HURRY! LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE. BOOK NOW!

WE PRIDEOURSELVES ONPROVIDING YOURKIDS WITH A SAFE,

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ENVIRONMENT.

every school holidays, exposing kids

to new sports (fencing, archery,

martial arts) and old favourites

(basketball, cricket, soccer, hockey

etc).

For specialists, choose camps

conducted by world class players and

coaches in cricket, water polo,

swimming, basketball, netball, tennis,

soccer and hockey. Your child can

learn alongside Sydney University first

grade cricketers, the Sydney Uni

Flames for basketball and certified

tennis junior development coaches.

For more information or to enrollphone 1800 501 893 or 9351 4987 orenroll online atwww.campaustralia.com.au or visitwww.susf.com.au and follow the linksto our Junior Sports Programs.

BY NEIL FINLAY

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ON THE COVER

MATT JAUKOVIC.

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Ian Evans manages Sydney’s Elite AthleteProgram which, he said, is one of the largest ofits kind in Australia. “We have 300 athletes inthe program, most of whom are on financialscholarships. This is a very busy place,” hesaid.One of those athletes is Matt Jaukovic, who

has the world at his feet and, since October2008, his name next to the world record of theshortcourse men’s 50m butterfly. The SydneyUniversity Sports Scholarship holder broke therecord when he sizzled through the SydneyOlympic Park Aquatic Centre pool in 22.50seconds, taking 0.10s off the world mark held

since 2005 by Brazil's Kaio Almeida at 22.60.This was his fifth attempt at the record. At

the time Jaukovic said, "It's been a goal ofmine for some time - I really can't believe I'm aworld record holder. This is my firstinternational meet as an Aussie and I think I'vedone alright. I know I will be the one thateveryone wants to beat but I think I can gofaster.”

THE EYES OF THE WORLDThe 2012 London Olympic Games are firmly inhis sights although the 22-year-old economics-law student, and his coach at the University,

TAKING CAREof BUSINESS

At Sydney Uni,sportspeople and athletes of alldescriptions are exposed to an

environment of excellence and atraining ground for future success,

regardless of their chosen field.ROAR introduces you to two of Sydney

Uni’s latest stars who have achievedtop-class results through

very different paths.

Sydney Uni has long been respected as a leader in thedevelopment of world class sportspeople. Nowhere else can anathlete make use of such comprehensive facilities, equipment,coaching and mentoring, nor choose from such a broad rangeof sports and opportunities. Being able to study at a world-classuniversity at the same time is a rich benefit, making Sydney aplace to be envied.

BY GRAHAM CROKER AND LEA CARSWELL

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Steve Alderman, both know thechallengers will be coming thickand fast.“Before, I was an underdog.

Now people are going to beafter me. That is a differentperspective but I think I canhandle it," said Jaukovic whowas born in Montenegro andswam backstroke on the Serbiaand Montenegro Youth teamsbefore coming to Sydney tostudy.He says his ultimate goal is to

represent Australia at theOlympic Games. “I really onlyconcentrated on butterflyrecently,” he said, afterbreaking the record.The mentoring Matt received

from a senior athlete throughthe Elite Athlete Program waskey in his preparation. Thissupport, along with theadministrative help providedthrough the program, will becritical as he readies himself fora busy year of competition in2009.“It can be difficult to juggle

study commitments withtraining, especially when anathlete has to be awaycompeting,” Evans said. “Wemaintain close contact withlecturers and academic staff tohelp them to understand theathlete’s situation. Fortunatelythe characteristics of topathletes are helpful for them asstudents too – impeccable timemanagement, diligence, self-discipline.”Jaukovic faces an intense

time ahead. “Over the pastthree years I have concentratedon my studies but have nowstarted training four times aweek before increasing myworkload to six and sevensessions. I will concentrate onswimming over the next coupleof years,” Matt said. "There is

so much coming up with WorldChampionships andCommonwealth Games andWorld Cups.”After setting the 50m record

in Sydney, Jaukovic went on tochalk up wins in the Singapore,Moscow, Stockholm and Berlinlegs. He also recorded 100mwins in Sydney, Singapore andMoscow and a silver finish inStockholm.Everybody is watching him

now.

A WINNING ENVIRONMENTSydney Uni Sport & Fitness isnot just for students. Even as anemployer it offers unheard ofperks to its staff who may justbe preparing for internationalcompetition in their lunch hour.“As an organisation, we

employ athletes as much aspossible,” said Ian. “Theyunderstand what we are tryingto achieve and they areinvariably good at hard work,schedules and commitment. It’snot always easy for a top-classathlete to meet the demands ofa job when they need to devoteso much time to training andcompetition.”Take champion rower,

Bronwen Watson, whoimmerses herself in theenvironment as she preparesfor more success in 2009.Winning consecutive gold

medals in the women’slightweight quad at the 2007World Championships inGermany and at the 2008 WorldChampionships in Austria, shehas more than vindicated herdecision to come out of a self-imposed retirement in 2006.Watson teamed with Ingrid

Fenger, Alice McNamara andMiranda Bennett to win the2008 women’s lightweight fourWorld Championship, rowed at

RACING ISWHERE YOUFEEL LIKEEVERYTHINGIS SWITCHED‘ON.’

Linz-Ottensheim. TheAustralians finished in 6:36.41,ahead of Poland (6:39.38) andthe USA (6:40.77). Watson wasnamed Oarswoman of the Yearat the annual NSW RowingAssociation PresentationDinner.Watson had officially retired

after winning a bronze medal inthe same event at the 2003World Championships in Milan.“I had been out of boats for

about 12 months then took it

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up again socially in England in 2005 –which gave me the chance to race atWomen’s and Royal Henley plus aninternational regatta in Belgium,” shesaid.“But when I came back to Australia

to take up a head coaching positionat a girls school I found sitting in thespeed boat a really frustrating way tobe on the water so I starting doing abit of paddling. Before I knew it I wasspending more time in lycra andtraining six days a week!”“I returned with a really positive

attitude but only with the intention ofregaining some fitness. I just setmyself the goal of having a goodtime and possibly having a hit-out atthe State Championships.”She now rows with the Sydney

University Rowing Club and works asan executive assistant with SydneyUni Sport & Fitness.It soon turned into something more

than just fitness. Bronwen admitsthat, “(she) thrived in the full-timetraining environment and startedthinking about the possibility of

training for selection.”“I love racing,” she said. “Despite

the nerves, it’s a great pay-off to thehours of training. Racing is where youfeel like everything is switched ‘on’.Competition is probably what Imissed most when I took time out.”With work and training, Bronwen’s

only “time out” of the past two yearshas likely been spent planning for thefuture, celebrating with team-matesand perhaps admiring those WorldChampionship medals. �

Where: Activities Hall-ArenaSports Centre, Sydney UniCost: Members $115, Non-members $135Enrol by 13 Mar

SALSA FOR BEGINNERSLearn the basics of LA stylesalsa & end with enoughmoves to keep you dancing forhours.When: Tuesdays, 6:20-7:20pm,8x1hr lessons17 Mar- 12 May (ex. 14 Apr)Where: Education AnnexeDance Studio, Sydney Uni*Cost: Members $115,Non-members $135Enrol by 14 Mar

STREET LATIN FORBEGINNERSLearn dances that are takingthe world by storm includingsalsa, merengue, bachata,zouk, hustle (rock ‘n’ roll, ceroc,disco) & swing (lindy hop, westcoast swing).When: Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm,8x1hr lessons17 Mar- 12 May (ex. 14 Apr)Where: Education AnnexeDance Studio, Sydney Uni*Cost: Members $115, Non-members $135Enrol by 14 Mar

RECREATIONSHORT COURSES

CAPOEIRACapoeira is a Brazilian art formand self defence that blendselements of body & soul, fight,dance, music and gymnastics.Learn from Mariana, Australia'sfinest female Capoeirista.When: Course 1: Mondays,7:00-8:30pm, 16 Mar-18 May(ex. 13 & 27 Apr), 8x1.5hrlessonsCourse 2: Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm, 17 Mar-5 May, 8x1hrlessonsWhere: Course 1: EducationAnnexe Dance Studio, SydneyUni*Course 2: St. Stephen’s ChurchHall, NewtownCost: Members $110,Non-members $120Enrol by 13 Mar (Course 1),14 Mar (Course 2)

KICKBOXING FITNESSCombine fitness, self-defense& fun in this popular coursethat’s ideal for both men &

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NEW!

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Enrol ONLINE at www.susf.com.au

Visit reception at one of our health

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Call 9351 8903

Complete the form in our shortcourses brochure and fax to9351 4962, or post to:

UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS MANAGERSydney Uni Sport & FitnessUniversity Sports & Aquatic Centre, G09The University of Sydney, NSW, 2006

Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness has a greatrange of short courses to get you fit,skilled and energised! Give one a go!

Learn, enjoy, live!

* Meet at Arena Sports Centre reception for first lesson.

DANCESHORT COURSES

BALLROOM FORBEGINNERSLearn to waltz, foxtrot & tangoaround the dance floor withgrace & flair in this fun &exciting course.When: Thursdays, 6:20-7:20pm, 8x1hr lessons19 Mar-14 May (ex. 16 Apr)Where: Education AnnexeDance Studio, Sydney Uni*Cost: Members $115,Non-members $135Enrol by 16 Mar

BALLROOM FORINTERMEDIATESKnow all the basics ofballroom & want to keepdancing & improving? This

course is perfect for you!When: Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm, 8x1hr lessons19 Mar-14 May (ex. 16 Apr)Where: Education AnnexeDance Studio, Sydney Uni*Cost: Members $115,Non-members $135Enrol by 16 Mar

BELLY DANCINGLearn basic techniquesincluding body isolations,footwork & shimmies. Afantastic workout for body,mind & spirit.When: Tuesdays, 5:10-6:10pm,8x1hr lessons17 Mar-12 May (ex. 14 Apr)Where: Education AnnexeDance Studio, Sydney Uni*Cost: Members $115,Non-members $135Enrol by 14 Mar

DANCE TRAININGBody isolations, bodymovement & spins. This classincorporates drills andpractice for all kinds ofdancers. This class is for thosewho have danced either jazz,funk, hip-hop or latin before.Take your dancing to a newlevel!When: Mondays, 6:00-7:00pm, 8x1hr lessons16 Mar-18 May (ex. 13 & 27Apr)Where: Activities Hall-ArenaSports Centre, Sydney UniCost: Members $115,Non-members $135Enrol by 13 Mar

HIP HOP & FUNKLearn moves that you wouldexpect to see in performancesof popular artists such as,Aaliyah, Usher & JT, whilstimproving your fitness,flexibility & strength.When: Thursdays, 5:10-6:10pm, 8x1hr lessons19 Mar-14 May (ex. 16 Apr)Where: Education AnnexeDance Studio, Sydney Uni*Cost: Members $115,Non-members $135Enrol by 16 Mar

LATIN JAZZEnjoy dancing to traditionalAfro-Cuban music. This formof dance does not require apartner and it incorporatesindividual moves based onCha-Cha, Rhumba andGuaganco music. This form ofdance is also known as Shinesor Afro-Latin Funk.When: Mondays, 5:00-6:00pm, 8x1hr lessons16 Mar-18 May (ex. 13 & 27Apr)

NEW!

women. Challengeyourself today!When: Wednesdays,7:30-8:30pm, 6x1hr sessionsCourse 1: 18 Mar-29 Apr(ex. 15 Apr)Course 2: 6 May-10 JunWhere: Group Fitness Room-HK Ward Gymnasium,Sydney UniCost: Members $85,Non-members $110Enrol by 15 Mar (Course 1),3 May (Course 2)

LATIN DANCE FITNESSGet active with thisexhilarating course whichcombines simple salsa, chacha & rumba moves to formfun, multi-peak aerobicworkouts.When: Wednesdays,6:30-7:30pm, 8x1hr sessions18 Mar-13 May (ex. 15 Apr)Where: Group Fitness Room-HK Ward Gymnasium,Sydney UniCost: Members $115,Non-members $135Enrol by 15 Mar

LEARN TO SURF WEEKENDLearn to surf with friendly,accredited coaches from Surf

Camp Australia at Seven MileBeach – Australia’s best ‘learnto surf’ beach. Stay 2 nights inmodern beachside cabinswhere all meals are included &BBQ dinner/party on Saturdaynight. Price includes returntransport, use of a Rip Curlwetsuit & custom-designedsurfboard, & a Rip Curl T-shirt.When: Weekend 1: 6-8 MarWeekend 2: 17-19 AprWhere: Bus departs Fri6:00pm from Scubar/CentralYHA, Rawson Pl. Sydney& returns Sun 7:00pmCost: Members $255,Non-members $295Enrol by 3 Mar (Weekend1), 14 Apr (Weekend 2)

MASSAGENeed to unwind? Discoverthe healing art of massage,learning basic massagetechniques from aprofessional masseuse in afun, relaxing environment.When: Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm, 8x1hr lessons19 Mar-14 May (ex. 16 Apr)Where: Group Fitness Room-HK Ward Gymnasium,

Sydney UniCost: Members $125,Non-members $145Enrol by 16 Mar

PILATESA total body & mind workoutof low-impact floor exercisesto improve your strength,flexibility & posture.When: Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm,8x1hr lessons16 Mar-18 May(ex. 13 & 27 Apr)Where: Group Fitness Room-HK Ward Gymnasium,Sydney UniCost: Members $115,Non-members $135Enrol by 13 Mar

SCUBA DIVING-OPENWATER CERTIFICATECOURSE WITH SUBAQUATICSLearn to dive in the beautifuldepths off Sydney’s coastline.This course is internationallyrecognised and accreditedwith Scuba SchoolsInternational (SSI) & you’lllearn from a dive master withover 30 years experience.

When: Course 1:6-8:30pm Tue 10 Mar & 8:00-5:00pm 14, 15, 21, 22 MarCourse 2:6-8:30pm Tue 7 Apr & 8:00-5:00pm 10, 11, 12, 13 AprCourse 3:6-8:30pm Tue 28 Apr & 8:00-5:00pm 2, 3, 9, 10 MayCourse 4:6-8:30pm Tue 19 May & 8:00-5:00pm 23, 24, 30, 31 MayWhere: Initial Tuesdayevening mandatory diverorientation:Mezzanine meeting room-University Sports & AquaticCentre, Sydney UniWeekend diving lessons:At dive locations specified bySub Aquatics. Meet at 8:00amat University Sports & AquaticCentre, Sydney Uni, fortransport.Cost: Members $300,Non-members $350Enrol by 7 Mar (Course 1), 4Apr (Course 2), 25 Apr (Course3), 16 May (Course 4)

NB: A scuba diving medicalcheck/pass is compulsory prior tocommencement of this course.Participants are also required toprovide own face mask, snorkel &dive boots for hygiene reasons.

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Leave the world behind and be

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adventure, you’ll discover new friends, new worlds, and a new passion for life. Come, get

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Sub Aquatic Adventures Pty Ltd.ABN 55 073 039 700484 King Georges Road, Beverly Hills 2209Tel: 02 9570 4222 Fax: 02 9570 4711www.subaquatics.com.au

For course info & calendarwww.subaquatics.com.au/sydneyuni

Book online withSydney Uni Sport & Fitnesswww.susf.com.au

* Meet at Arena Sports Centre reception for first lesson.

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FIRST AIDGain a nationally recognised,Apply First Aid (Senior FirstAid) certification (HLTFA301B)with this convenient one-daycourse. Invaluable & ideal foremployers, coaches, teachers& all those requiring formalfirst aid qualifications.Refresher Apply First Aid andCPR courses also available.When: Jan (21 & 30), Feb (2, 3,4 & 13), Mar (13,18,20 & 27),Apr (3, 8, 24 & 29), May (1, 8,13, 22 & 29), Jun (5, 12, 19, 24),Jul (3, 17, 31)Where: Group Fitness Room-HK Ward Gymnasium,Sydney UniCost: Members $145,Non-members $150Book in person Arena SportsCentre. You will be giveninstructions on how tocomplete the requiredonline workbook.

STRETCH FLEXIBILITYFITNESSImprove your overall range ofmovement & reduce your riskof injury with this beneficialcourse which incorporatespilates, dance & flexibility-enhancing exercises. Great forboth men & women.When: Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm,8x1hr lessons 16 Mar-18 May(ex. 13 & 27 Apr)Where: Group Fitness Room-HK Ward Gymnasium,Sydney UniCost: Members $115,Non-members $135Enrol by 13 Mar

ULURU OUTBACK SAFARIThe most awesome tour youcan do in Australia! It doesn’tget any more real, breath-taking and fun than this. You’llhave the time of your lifeenjoying some of Australia’smost renowned andspectacular locations; fromthe Great Ocean Road to thered Australian desert,culminating with a visit to oneof the world’s most amazingnatural wonders –Uluru.When: 29 Jun-11 JulWhere: Bus departs Mon7:00am Central YHA, RawsonPl. Sydney & returns Sat9:00pmCost: Members $2063.30,Non-member (student) $2195,Non-member $2395Enrol by 26 Jun

SPORT SHORTCOURSES

ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERSRelease your inner RobinHood. Sydney Uni ArcheryClub instructors will teach youhow to shoot a bow & arrow;develop coordination &mental concentration.When: Fridays, 3:00-4:30pm,4x1.5hr lessonsCourse 1: 24 Apr-15 MayCourse 2: 22 May-12 JunWhere: St. Paul’s CollegeOval, Sydney UniCost: Members $60,Non-members $70Enrol by 21 Apr (Course 1),19 May (Course 2)

BADMINTON FORBEGINNERSImprove your tactics, hand,eye & foot coordinationthrough the fast-pacedsport of badminton withexperts from Sydney UniBadminton Club.When: Sundays, 5:00-6:30pm,6x1.5hr lessons 29 Mar-17 May(ex. 12 & 19 Apr)Where: HK Ward Gymnasium,Sydney UniCost: $85 Members,Non-members $110Enrol by 26 Mar

FENCING FOR BEGINNERSGain quick reflexes,coordination & stamina. Learnthe basic techniques offencing from a professionalfencing maestro.When: Course 1:Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm, 17Mar-19 May (ex. 14 Apr)Course 2:Wednesdays, 6:20-7:20pm,18 Mar-20 May (ex. 15 Apr)Combined*: Saturdays, 12:45-1:45pm, 21 Mar-30 May(ex. 11 & 18 AprAll courses 9x1hr lessonsWhere: Activities Hall-ArenaSports Centre, Sydney UniCost: $115 Members,Non-members $135Enrol by 14 Mar (Course 1),15 Mar (Course 2), 18 Mar(Combined)

FENCING FORINTERMEDIATESIf you are ready to take yourfencing ability to the nextlevel then this course is theperfect fit.

When: Course 1:Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm, 17Mar-19 May (ex. 14 Apr)Combined*: Saturdays, 12:45-1:45pm, 21 Mar-30 May (ex. 11& 18 AprBoth courses 9x1hr lessonsWhere: Course 1: GroupFitness Room-HK WardGymnasium, Sydney UniCombined: Activities Hall-Arena Sports Centre,Sydney UniCost: $115 Members,$135 Non-membersEnrol by 14 Mar (Course 1),18 Mar (Combined)*Beginners & intermediateswelcome

GOLF FOR BEGINNERSLearn all the basics such asgrip, stance, posture, basicswing path, putting &chipping as well as the basicrules & etiquette.When: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm,4x1hr lessons17 Mar-7 AprWhen: Moore Park GolfCourse*Cost: Members $110, Non-members $130Enrol by 10 MarGOLF FOR INTERMEDIATESReview the basics & begin todevelop more advancedswing fundamentals. Developshort game skills, improvingyour putting & chipping,pitching & bunker play.When: Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00pm,4x1.5hr lessons21 Apr-12 MayWhere: Moore Park GolfCourse*Cost: Members $165,Non-members $195Enrol by 14 Apr* Meet at the Pro Shop atMPGC for the first lesson

SAILING FOR BEGINNERS &INTERMEDIATESGet involved in the excitingsport of sailing on beautiful

Sydney Harbour. Beginnerslearn the basics of helming &crewing while more advancedsailors can improve theirsailing skills & enter shortraces.When: Fridays, 12:30-4pm,3x3.5hr lessonsCourse 1: 20 Mar-3 AprCourse 2: 24 Apr-8 MayWhere: Cruising Yacht Club ofAustralia, Darling PointCost: Members $150, Non-members $170Enrol by 17 Mar (Course 1),21 Apr (Course 2)

TENNIS FOR BEGINNERSHave fun learning the basicsof playing the great game &developing all strokes oftennis, doubles play, tactics &fitness.When: Course 1:Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00pm,25 Mar-6 May (ex. 15 Apr)Course 2: Thursdays, 6:00-7:00pm, 26 Mar-7 May(ex. 16 Apr)Both courses 6x1hr lessonsWhere: Tennis courts-University Sports & AquaticCentre, Sydney UniCost: Members $100, Non-members $120Enrol by 22 Mar (Course 1),23 Mar (Course 2)

TENNIS FORINTERMEDIATESRefine your forehand,backhand & volley shots.Impress your friends on thecourt with your developed,fast serve. Have fun & get agreat workout on the court!When: Thursdays, 6:00-7:30pm, 4x1.5hr lessons14 May-4 JunWhen: Tennis courts-University Sports & AquaticCentre, Sydney UniCost: Members $100,Non-members $120Enrol by 11 May

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CLUBS

A PROUDTRADITIONIN FOOTBALLIt’s time for Sydney Uni tostand up and sing thepraises of one of our mostsuccessful football clubs!

By Shari Wakefield

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Sydney Uni’s American Football Club may have beenaround for only 25 seasons, but they sure have madetheir mark on the competition. They have won sixstraight Gridiron NSW Championships and set a staterecord. In doing so they have equalled their ownwinning streak record of 33 games – now that’simpressive.The club grew from humble beginnings (read three

guys and a newspaper notice) but has grown in leapsand bounds with top-class teams, excellent coaches,and strong support from students and the localcommunity. The club’s great qualities – humour, selfmotivation and camaraderie, to name a few - reflect itsorigins as a University club, being run by the players,for the players.Head Coach and Offensive Co-ordinator, Stephen

Dunne, said, “The American Football Club has a greattradition that we've added to by winning 10 of the 25State Championships. We've been consistentlycompetitive.”With each season their membership increases. More

and more people are interested, not only in playingAmerican Football, but playing for the best team inthe competition!Last year, according to Dunne, “The core of players

was strong, but we had more rookies than we've everhad. The challenge was to bring these guys up tospeed.”Up to speed they came – and quick! The Lions tore

through the competition and made an undefeated runto the grand final, where they met the West SydneyPirates.“The Pirates really came to play. In the third quarter

they tied it at 22-22 and I realised ‘This is the type oftough battle that you look for’. In the end we edgedthem out 38-34. It was a classic,” said Dunne.On 21 November 2008, Gridiron Australia Head

Coach Glenn Parke named the players selected in theAustralian Outback team for the proposed July 2009tour of the United Kingdom and France. The followingtwelve Sydney University Lions players were selectedfor that team: David Allen (OL); Chady Aoun (DL);Fady Aoun (DL); Matt Croasdaile (RB); Kiernan Dorney(QB); Liam Erby (RB); Mathew Freeman (WR); JamesGifford (OL); Joe Lim (LB); Piotr Milewski (DL); AnthonySinton (DB); and David Thode (OL).Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness congratulates the players

on this great honour and wishes them well inrepresenting their country on the tour. �

AFL TALENTHOUSEIt’s a case of black and white.

Well known for producing Wallabies,Olympians and national cricketers, SydneyUni Sport & Fitness (SUSF) now hopes tohave AFL draftees included in its ranks.

Looking long-term the Sydney Uni AFLClub’s plan revolves around enhancing itshigh performance pathway anddeveloping elite youth talent.

In 2009, the club will unveil its inauguralU-18 AFL program, the ‘Colts’. A newrelationship with the Collingwood FootballClub will support the Colts program,guaranteeing some exciting times ahead.

Derek Hine, Recruitment Manager forCollingwood, said, “This is a fantasticopportunity for us to take our program,and the Club’s, to another level. We hopeto work with the University’s SportsScience/Medicine faculty as well as variousother high quality sports programs run bySUSF.”

The Colts program will provideemerging young talent with a wonderfulopportunity to develop their skills, makinggood use of, arguably, the best AFLtraining environment in NSW, outside thatprovided at the Sydney Swans. TheUniversity has combined its excellentresources and facilities with theprofessionalism, coaching expertise andcredibility of the Magpies, hoping todeliver a new generation of elite athletes.

As AFL continues to grow in popularityaround Sydney, the University is buildingstrong foundations for sustained success,ensuring that it will be an influential playerfor years to come.

Michael Higgins

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CLUBSJoin a club – there are so many to choose from and they’re open to everyone.

AFLThe men’s club has five teamscompeting in the PremierDivison of the Sydney AFLcompetition, providingopportunities for both eliteplayers and beginners. In2009, an U18 Colts programwill commence with supportof the Collingwood FootballClub. The club also enters ateam in the AustralianUniversity Games. Thewomen’s club has two teamscompeting in the SydneyWomen’s AFL competition,and hopes to enter 2 teams in2009.australianfootball@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.suanfc.com

anfwomen@sport.usyd.edu.au

AMERICAN FOOTBALLThe Gridiron Club has U18Colts and an Open 1stDivision team playing in theNSW Gridiron competition.The club has won the WaratahBowl for the past six years in arow.americanfootball@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.sydneyunigridiron.com

ARCHERYSydney Uni Archery Clubcaters for all level of archers,from the beginner to the elite,and enters variouscompetitions through ArcheryNSW and Archery Australia.Training is on an outdoorrange at St Paul’s Oval. Basicequipment and coaching isavailable to members andpersonal equipment is alsowelcome.archery@sport.usyd.edu.au

ATHLETICSSydney University AthleticsClub (SUAC) is one of theoldest athletics clubs in thecountry and competes in awide range of eventsincluding: national and statechampionships, state relays

and Athletics NSW all-comersevents, in both the summer(track) and winter (crosscountry/road walks) seasons.The club has a proud 130 yearhistory of strongperformances at AustralianUniversity Games andprovides opportunities to beinvolved in tours to worldathletics events.Cycling and Triathlon becamepart of the Athletics Club in2009. They enter willcompetitors in a number ofcycling and triathlon eventsthroughout the year, whichincludes the AustralianUniversity Games, NSW StateCup and NSW ClubChampionships.athletics@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.suac.org

BADMINTONThe club providesopportunities for men andwomen, from elite to beginnerplayers, to compete in stateand local tournamentsthroughout the year, andsends teams to University

Games every year that we dowell.badminton@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.usydbadminton.com

BASEBALLThe Cynocs have a proudhistory of over 100 years. Theclub fields four teams whichplay in the Sydney WinterBaseball League. These teamsare open to both students andmembers of the public. Homegames are played on OvalNo.2 during the winter, andtraining is on campus. Theclub also sends a studentteam to compete in theAustralian University Games.baseball@sport.usyd.edu.au

BASKETBALLWomen’s teams play in theCity of Sydney BasketballLeagues and men’s teams playat North’s Association. Theclub sends both men’s andwomen’s teams to theAustralian University Games.Sydney Uni Basketball isproud to be associated withthe ACUVUE Sydney Uni

Flames WNBL team. Flamesgames are held at theUniversity Sport & AquaticCentre from Oct – Feb.basketball@sport.usyd.edu.auflames@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.sydneyuniflames.com.au

BOAT (men's rowing)Sydney Uni Boat Club (SUBC)runs an elite program for menlocated at St Ignatius CollegeBoatshed on the Lane CoveRiver. Currently the club andSUSF are working on re-building the old boatshedwhich was destroyed by fire inMarch 2006. SUBC competesat local, State and NationalChampionships. For the pastfew years Sydney Universityhas been the leadingcompetitive rowing club inAustralia and has developedmany athletes for Nationalcrews.boat@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.subc.org.au

BOXINGThe club offers something forall levels, from non-contact

aerobic fitness classes toamateur competition for menand women. Training is held ina dedicated boxing gym at HKWard Gymnasium. In 2008 theclub celebrated its centenaryas well as the lifting of the banon competitive women’sboxing in NSW for 2009.boxing@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.subxc.com.au

CANOE/KAYAKThe club conducts white watercanoe/kayak weekends,competes in canoe pololeagues and tournamentsaround Sydney.canoe@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.succ.canoe.org.au

CRICKETThe men’s club has eightteams that compete in theSydney Grade Competitionand caters from the elite tosocial player from GreenShield to Poidem Gray toGrade Cricket. The studentscompete in the Twenty20Australia Uni Championships.Universities Women's CricketClub has 1st and 2nd Gradecompeting in the SydneyWomen's Grade Competitionand was runner up in the2007/2008 season. Thewomen’s club organises atwilight 12 social competition.succ@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.sydneyuniversitycricket.com.au

uwcc.secretary@gmail.comwww.uwcc.com.au

FENCINGSydney Uni Fencing caters forall levels of fencer and offersthe three fencing disciplines:Foil, Sabre and Epee.Competitions entered by theclub range from national, stateand local level with membersalso regularly competing atthe Australian UniversityGames.fencing@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.fencing.soc.usyd.edu.au

GOLFAvid student golfers areinvited to represent SydneyUniversity at AustralianUniversity Games eachOctober.golf@sport.usyd.edu.au

GYMSPORTSThis is a thriving social andcompetitive club, whichpromotes and caters for alllevels of gymnast. The clubcompetes at invitationalmasters, intervarsity andexternal competitions. Theclub also runs cheer leadingteams who compete in intervarsity competitions andsupport various other SUSFclubs.gymnastics@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.sug.gymn-oz.net

HANDBALLThe club enters men’s andwomen’s teams in the NSWHandball League. It caters foreveryone from beginners tointernational representatives.

During summer the club playsBeach Handball and arrangessocial competitions for thoseinterested in trying out thegame.

handball@sport.usyd.edu.au

HOCKEYThe Sydney Uni Hockey Clubis one of Sydney Uni’s largestand oldest clubs withnumerous men’s, women’s andjunior teams. The clubcelebrated it’s centenary in2007. The men’s teams play inPremier A Sydney competitionwhile the women compete inboth the Sydney North’sWomen’s Hockey Competitionand the Sydney Women’sHockey League. The club alsohas a thriving junior programand regularly sends teams tothe Australian UniversityGames.hockey@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.suhc.asn.au

JUDOThe club competes in alllevels of judo competition,from nationals and state tolocal competitions andAustralian University Games.The classes are conducted forbeginners, advanced andmasters (including specificwomen’s and children’sclasses) in the dojo at HKWard Gymnasium.judo@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.judo.soc.usyd.edu.au

KEMPO KARATEThe club conducts classes forall levels throughout the yearfocusing on self defence skillsand co-ordination.kempokarate@sport.usyd.edu.au

KENDOKendo is a traditionalJapanese fencing martial artspracticed by the samurai.Today it is both a martial art aswell as an international sport.The club practices kendo tocultivate one’s mindfulness,respect and diligence.Through physical training, apractitioner is able to achievehigh sense of reflex, alertness,fitness, speed and co-ordination. The club caters forall levels of students, with ourbeginners’ courses and activeparticipation to all level oftournaments.kendo@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.usydkendo.com

NETBALLSydney Uni Netball Clubcaters for all abilities, with fourteams entered into the NSWState League competitionthrough the City of SydneyAssociation as well as in teamsof the City of Sydney regularcompetition. Players can alsocompete in the clubcompetitions where there is astrong social element. Theclub also sends women’s andmixed teams to the AustralianUniversity Games.netball@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.sunetball.com.au

ROCK CLIMBING ANDMOUNTAINEERINGThe club conducts weeklyindoor climbing sessions atThe Ledge and outdoorclimbing expeditions aroundSydney on weekends forbeginners, intermediate andadvanced climbers.rockclimb@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.surmc.org.au

ROWING (women)Based at Glebe, the SydneyUniversity Women’s RowingClub offers intermediate andhigh performance programsfor women. Crews compete innational, state and localregattas and AustralianUniversity Games.rowing@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.sydneyunirowing.org

RUGBY LEAGUEThe club has teams in the firstand second divisions of theNSW Tertiary Student RugbyLeague. The club alsoencourages and supportsplayers to participate in NSWand Australian representativeteams.rugbyleague@sport.usyd.edu.au

RUGBY UNIONThe Sydney UniversityFootball Club is one of thestrongest clubs in the TooheysNew NSW Rugby Union. Theclub caters for a range ofplayers from juniors throughto Wallabies and has won theFirst Grade premiership forthe past 4 years. The women’sclub enters a team in theSydney Women’s Rugbycompetition. In 2008 SydneyUni’s women were runner’s up.rugbywomen@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.sydneyuniwomen.rugbynet.com.au

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SAILING & BOARDSAILINGThis club provides training forbeginners and enters boatsinto various NSW accreditedsailing competitions. It alsooffers boardsailing to itsmembers providing bothrecreational days out andcompetitive opportunities.The club is based from theWoollaha Yacht Club.sailing@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.usydsailing.com

SKISubski runs ski trips, entersthe Australian University SnowSports Championships andconducts an annual trip toNew Zealand. It also has athriving social membership.ski@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.subski.net

SOCCERThe club caters for soccerplayers of all abilities fromelite to beginner. It entersmen’s teams in the NSWSuper League and women’steams in the NSW PremierLeague. It also enters a largenumber of men’s teams in theEastern Suburbs FootballAssociation and women’steams in the North WestSydney competition. As wellas having a thriving juniorprogram catering for bothboys and girls.soccer@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.susfc.org.au

SOFTBALLSoftball has been verysuccessful over time at theAustralian Uni Games and willbe looking to defend the titlein 2009. All players arewelcome!softball@sport.usyd.edu.au

SQUASHMen’s and women’s squashteams enter the SydneyPennant competitions. Theclub also hosts ClubChampionships for itsmembers and Pennant Squashis played at the ManningSquash Courts.squash@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.squash.soc.usyd.edu.au

SWIMMINGThe Sydney UniversitySwimming Club trains at theUniversity Sports and AquaticCentre. All levels ofexperience are catered for,

from beginners to the elite,children to adults. The clubcompetes in all levels ofcompetition from club nightsto state and national events,as well as the AustralianUniversity Games. In 2008, ourclub earned gold status asone of Australia’s leadingswimming programs.swimming@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.suswimclub.com.au

TABLE TENNISOpportunities to play tabletennis are provided by theclub for the beginner to theelite level. The club entersregional competitions as wellas the Australian UniversityGames. We meet at HK WardGymnasium for training duringthe week with coachingavailable.tabletennis@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.usydtt.org

TAEKWONDOThe club offers students of allexperience the opportunity tolearn the martial art andOlympic sport of taekwondo.The club regularly enters andexcels in universitycompetition, held under therules of the World TaekwondoFederation. Beginners aremost welcome to join anddiscover the health, fitnessand self-defence benefits oftaekwondo in a fun, safe andsocial environment.taekwondo@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.tkd.soc.usyd.edu.au

TENNISWith over 120 years of historythe Sydney University LawnTennis Club enters men’s andwomen’s teams in theMetropolitan Grass CourtsClubs Association Badgecompetitions and othercompetitions conducted byTennis NSW and the NSWHard-court Tennis Association.The club also organisesweekly social tennis for clubmembers and ourrepresentative teams competeannually at the AustralianUniversity Games where theyhave enjoyed much success.Tennis is played on theManning lawn tennis courts.tennis@sport.usyd.edu.au

TOUCHThe club provides

opportunities for students toparticipate in social andcompetitive men’s, women’sand mixed events, includingAustralian University Games,Sydney Championships andState Cup. The club conductsa weekly competitionproviding members theopportunity to playcompetitive touch in a socialenvironment on a regularbasis. At the representativelevel we combine with UTSand Macquarie Uni for theVawdon Cup.touch@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.sydney.touch.asn.au

ULTIMATE FRISBEESydney University UltimateFrisbee Club caters frisbeeenthusiasts of all levels viamany local, state and nationaltournaments. It has animportant social aspect andremains competitive atAustralian University Gameswhere the club has postedexcellent results since thesport’s inclusion.ultimatefrisbee@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.suufl.uflnsw.com.au

VOLLEYBALLThe club enters men’s andwomen’s teams into the NSWState League competitionsand the Australian VolleyballLeague. Our elite athletes

combine with UTS where theycompete as UTS-SU. In 2008,the combined women’s teamwon the AVL while the men’steam finished forth.volleyball@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.suvolleyball.com

WATER POLOThere are opportunities formen, women and juniors toplay water polo at all levels atSydney Uni through the men’sand women’s clubs. The men’sand women’s top teamscompete in the NationalWater Polo League. Gamesare played at the UniversityAquatic Centre over thesummer for NWPL.suwtc@sport.usy.edu.auwww.sydneyunilions.com.au

waterpolowomen@sport.usyd.edu.auwww.suwaterpolo.com

WATER SKI & WAKEBOARDThe club organises water skidays for its membersthroughout the year on theHawkesbury River, north ofSydney.waterski@sport.usyd.eduwww.usydwakeandski.com

WRESTLINGThe club welcomes all levelsof wrestler from beginnerslooking for a social sportexperience to elite levelcompetitors.

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Intercollege SportIntercollege 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 andrepresent their college in various sporting events. The prestigious men's Rawson Cup and the women's Rosebowl arehighly prestigious competitions for the colleges. For more information visit www.susf.com.au, emailintercol@sport.usyd.edu.au, or contact (02) 9351 8903.

High School & BeyondSUSF provides highly beneficial PDHPE curriculum development programs to year 11 & 12 students as well as interactiveunits in sports medicine, level 1 sports taping and senior first aid courses. Our senior first aid, senior first aid refresher andCPR refresher courses are WorkCover approved and ideal for all students, staff and community. For more information visitwww.susf.com.au, email education@sport.usyd.edu.au or contact 9351 8108.

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Lunchtime Social Sport.Registrations open Tuesday 3 March and close 5pm Friday 13th March.Competitions commence the week beginning Monday 16th March.Venue: University Sports & Aquatic Centre.

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Don’t have a team? Contact us andwe’ll try and find one for you to join.

Enquiries: 02 9351 8903 or

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Indoor soccer (Open) Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 1-2pmIndoor netball (Mixed) Wed 1-2pmIndoor soccer (Mixed) Wed 2-3pmBasketball (Open) Wed 1-2pm

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� Interfaculty Sport events� Intercollege Sport events� Short Courses� First Aid Courses

� Social Sport events� Blue & Gold events� School Holiday Camps� Club Events

Eventscalendar

February 2009

� Monday 2 First Aid Course

� Tuesday 3 First Aid Course

� Wednesday 4 First Aid Course

� Friday 13 First Aid Course

� Monday 16 Club Admin Night

� Friday 20 Cricket Luncheon at Tattersalls Club

March 2009

� Monday 2 Lunchtime Social Sport registrations open

� Friday 6 Learn to Surf Weekend 1

� Tuesday 10 Scuba Diving – Open Water Course 1

� Tuesday 10 RW Cricket 1 (10am – 5pm)

� Thursday 12 RW Cricket 2 (10am – 5pm)

� Friday 13 First Aid Course

� Friday 13 Lunchtime Social Sport registrations close

� Monday 16 Capoeira 1

� Monday 16 Dance Training

� Monday 16 Latin Jazz

� Monday 16 Pilates

� Monday 16 Stretch Flexibility Fitness

� Monday 16 Competition Starts for Lunch Time Sport

� Monday 16 RW Cricket 3 (10am – 5pm)

� Tuesday 17 Capoeira 2

� Tuesday 17 Belly Dancing

� Tuesday 17 Fencing for Beginners 1

� Tuesday 17 Fencing for Intermediates 1

� Tuesday 17 Golf for Beginners

� Tuesday 17 Salsa for Beginners

� Tuesday 17 Street Latin

� Wednesday 18 First Aid Course

� Wednesday 18 Fencing for Beginners 2

� Wednesday 18 Kickboxing Fitness 1

� Wednesday 18 Latin Dance Fitness

� Wednesday 18 Touch Football (11am – 4pm)

� Wednesday 18 RW Cricket SP (10am – 5pm)

� Thursday 19 Ballroom for Beginners

� Thursday 19 Ballroom for Intermediates

� Thursday 19 Hip hop and Funk

� Thursday 19 Massage

� Friday 20 First Aid Course

� Friday 20 Sailing for Beginners and Intermediates 1

� Saturday 21 Fencing for Beginners and Intermediates

� Wednesday 25 Tennis for Beginners 1

� Wednesday 25 Tennis (9am – 2pm)

� Thursday 26 Tennis for Beginners 2

� Friday 27 First Aid Course

� Sunday 29 Badminton for Beginners

April 2009

� Wednesday 1 Men’s Soccer (11am – 4pm)

� Wednesday 1 Rowing (6am – 1pm)

� Friday 3 First Aid Course

� Friday 3 Aussie Rules Luncheon at Four Seasons

� Thursday 7 Scuba Diving – Open Water Course 2

� Wednesday 8 First Aid Course

� Wednesday 8 Women’s Soccer (11am – 4pm)

� Monday 13 School Holiday Camps (Week 1)

� Friday 17 Learn to Surf Weekend 2

� Monday 20 School Holiday Camps (Week 2)

� Tuesday 21 Golf for Intermediates

� Wednesday 22 Swimming (5.30pm – 9.30pm)

� Friday 24 First Aid Course

� Friday 24 Archery for Beginners 1

� Friday 24 Sailing for Beginners and Intermediates 2

� Tuesday 28 Scuba Diving – Open Water Course 3

� Wednesday 29 First Aid Course

� Wednesday 29 Ultimate Frisbee (11am – 4pm)

� Thursday 30 RB Netball 1 (5.30pm – 9pm)

May 2009

� Friday 1 First Aid Course

� Friday 1 RB Netball 2 (5.30pm – 9pm)

� Monday 4 RB Netball 3 (5.30pm – 9pm)

� Tuesday 5 RB Netball 4 (5.30pm – 9pm)

� Wednesday 6 Kickboxing Fitness 2

� Wednesday 6 Netball (11am - 4pm)

� Wednesday 6 RB Netball 5 (5.30pm – 9pm)

� Thursday 7 RB Netball SP (5.30pm – 9pm)

� Friday 8 First Aid Course

� Wednesday 13 First Aid Course

� Wednesday 13 Badminton (11am – 4pm)

� Wednesday 13 RB Hockey 1 (11am – 3pm)

� Thursday 14 Tennis for Intermediates 1

� Thursday 14 RB Hockey 2 (11am – 3pm)

� Friday 15 RB Hockey 3 (11am – 3pm)

� Monday 18 RW Rugby 1 (1pm – 5pm)

� Tuesday 19 Scuba Diving – Open Water Course 4

� Tuesday 19 RB Hockey 4 (11am – 3pm)

� Wednesday 20 RB Hockey 5 (11am – 3pm)

� Thursday 21 RB Hockey SP (11am – 3pm)

� Friday 22 First Aid Course

� Friday 22 Archery for Beginners 2

� Tuesday 26 RW Rugby 2 (1pm – 5pm)

� Friday 29 First Aid Course

June 2009

� Wednesday 3 RW Rugby 3 (5pm – 10pm)

� Thursday 4 RW Rugby SP (1pm – 5pm)

� Friday 5 Lunchtime social sport competitions

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� Friday 5 First Aid Course

� Friday 5 Soccer Football Dinner at The Grandstand

� Friday 12 First Aid Course

� Friday 19 First Aid Course

� Wednesday 24 First Aid Course

� Monday 29 Uluru Outback Safari

Sydney Uni Sport & Fitnessrecognises the valuablecontribution and efforts of itsindividuals and clubs through thepresentation of sports awards.

The University Blue is the highestaccolade the university can pay to anoutstanding athlete. Each year,sports clubs are given theopportunity to nominate thosesportsmen and women whom theyconsider should be awarded aUniversity Blue.It is often said that it is more

difficult to earn a Blue than it is toearn an honours degree.The University Gold is in

recognition of outstanding servicesby an individual to a constituent clubor to Sydney Uni Sport & Fitnessover a minimum of seven years.The following individuals were

recipients of Blue and Gold awardsin 2008:

BLUESJessica Heazlewood (Athletics)Lachlan Renshaw (Athletics)Mark Egan (Australian NationalFootball)James Goswell (Boat)

James Harding (Boat)Justin Quigley (Boat)Nathan Charles (Football)Mitch Inman (Football)Emily Hurtz (Hockey)Brenton Dumbrell (Lawn Tennis)Elizabeth Bornstein (Netball)Natasha Bolsin (Rowing)Lucy Marshall (Rowing)Alisa Tremayne (Rowing)Jeremy Braude (Soccer Football)Amy Sarandopoulos (SoccerFootball)David Wise (Swimming)Keejsa Gofers (Waterpolo)

GOLDSIan Foulsham (Cricket)Tony Sukkar (Cricket)Jim Zammit (Soccer Football)Paul McGirr (SUSF)

The awards for the Sportsman andthe Sportswoman of the Year, foroutstanding individual performancesare made at the Annual SportsAwards dinner.

Awards 20082008 Westpac Sportsman ofthe YearStuart Clark (Cricket)

2008 Westpac Sportswoman ofthe YearSusan Pratley (Netball)

2008 Coach of the YearMick Somers (Women’s Soccer)

2008 Premier Coach of the YearPhil Bourguignon (Rowing)/DamienHill & Anthony Eddy (Men’s RugbyUnion)

2008 Rosenblum Family Trophy forClubman of the YearGreg Turner (Waterpolo)

2008 Pat Sharp Trophy forClubwoman of the YearBriana Heazlewood (Athletics)

2008 Club of the YearSoccer

2008 Premier Club of the YearMen’s Rugby Union

Ann Mitchell Award for bestperformance at AUG/AUCBoat/Rowing & Tennis

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