Patron's Welcome - Kevan Gosper AO

Sport is an integral part of university life for thousands of student athletes across Australia. It provides an important complementary activity to what could otherwise be a purely academic experience. Australian University Sport is the governing body for university sport in this country. Recognising the value of sport to campus life, we provide programs designed to

• increase participation
• raise standards
• boost the profile of University sport

Over 850,000 students from 48 higher education campuses in Australia comprise our Membership. Opportunities for athletes extend to the biennial World University Games, the annual Australian University Games, Australian University Championships and a variety of regional, national and international sporting events. These are being increasingly recognised by national sporting organisations as an essential part of the range of experiences available to elite student athletes.

I congratulate the efforts of Australian University Sport in providing these opportunities for thousands of student athletes.

Kevan Gosper AO
Patron
Australian University Sport