Background information

The World University Winter Games or Winter Universiade is held every two years under the banner of the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The Winter Universiade comprises competition in 10 compulsory sports and some optional sports determined by the host. These events are staged in various cities throughout the world.

The compulsory sports contested include alpine skiing, snowboard, cross country skiing, ski jumping, nordic combined, biathlon, ice hockey, skeleton, figure skating and short track speed skating.

Australian University Sport selects teams to represent Australia in the Winter Universiade in consultation with the relevant National Sporting Organisations (NSOs). The Australian team does not necessarily compete in all sports.

Visit the FISU website or join the AUS Winter Universiade support group on  Facebook

Eligibility

To be eligible, competitors must meet the eligibility requirements set out in the AUS athlete's and anti-doping by-laws. These include:

Australian citizens at least 17 and less than 28* years of age as at 1st January year of event.

Must be proceeding towards a diploma or higher at either an Australian or overseas university/ TAFE or have graduated from one of the above institutions in the year prior to the competition (i.e.: if the event is on 1 February 2011, then the student must have graduated after 1 February 2010). 

For further information please contact

Adam Abbott
High Performance Coordinator
Ph: 07 3876 2610 (ext 12)

Australian University Sport
Suite 1.12 Sports House
150 Caxton Street
Milton, Queensland, Australia 4064
Telephone: +61 7 3876 2610        
Facsimile: +61 7 3876 2620