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The 2025 UniSport Nationals will be held in Gold Coast, Queensland and will see over 6,000 participants from across the country battle it out to be crowned national champions in one of 32 different sports.

UniSport Nationals provide an opportunity for students at our 42 member universities from across Australia to compete head to head in a number of national standard sporting competitions.

Nationals are comprised of our flagship event, UniSport Nationals, and a number of standalone national championships throughout the year.

The winners from each sport in UniSport Nationals will be combined with the winners of the various Nationals Championships throughout the year to name one university the Overall Nationals Champions.

Who will become champions in 2025?

Latest Nationals News

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July 18, 2025

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100 Days to Go: There’s a Major New Addition to Nationals

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July 18, 2025

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7 July 2025 – Perth, Western Australia: UniSport Australia is proud to …

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June 10, 2025

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Snow Nationals Returns to the UniSport Calendar in 2025

UniSport Australia is thrilled to announce the return of Snow Nationals to …

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June 10, 2025

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Registrations Now Open for 2025 UniSport Nationals Cross Country Championship

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Event Information

Schedule – coming soon!

Nationals HQ – Southport Sharks

Corner Musgrave & Olsen Ave, Southport

Special Events

Opening Ceremony – Sunday 28 September – Kurrawa Beach – 4:00pm

UniFest – Wednesday 1 October – Broadwater Parklands – 6:00-9:00pm

Nationals Policies & Guidelines

Event Participation Guidelines & Policies

Document Name	Category	File Type	Link
2025 Nationals – Random Seeding Order Supplement	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines, Policies & Guidelines	PDF 1.86 MB	Download View
2025 Divisional Structure Supplement 2025 Divisional structure guideline	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 131.86 KB	Download View
Abandonment of sporting competitions Policy for abandoning sporting competitions	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 159.42 KB	Download View
Additional team personnel NCOs Policy for additional team personnel NCOs	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 154.60 KB	Download View
Allocation and review of UniSport sport status Review of UniSport sport status	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 175.44 KB	Download View
Allocation of entrants into pools Policy for allocation of entrants into pools	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 172.82 KB	Download View
Awards and point scoring* Policy for awards and scoring	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines, Policies & Guidelines	PDF 308.24 KB	Download View
Breach of competition requirements Competition requirements	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 197.24 KB	Download View
Code of behaviour Code of behaviour policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 159.75 KB	Download View
Concussion* Concussion policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 107.46 KB	Download View
Cross Registration Cross registration policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 133.11 KB	Download View
Disciplinary and disputes Discipline and dispute policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 287.02 KB	Download View
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion* Diversity, equity and inclusion policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 181.20 KB	Download View
Divisional structure Divisional structure guideline	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 168.76 KB	Download View
Eligibility of competitors Competitor eligibility policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 165.39 KB	Download View
Eligibility of competitors – Indigenous Nationals Indigenous Nationals competitor eligibility policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 123.21 KB	Download View
Identifying future National Leagues* Guidelines to identifying future National Leagues	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 181.13 KB	Download View
Infectious disease* Infectious disease policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 144.80 KB	Download View
Participant agreement Participant agreement policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 206.95 KB	Download View
Participant agreement – Indigenous Nationals Indigenous Nationals participant agreement policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 182.02 KB	Download View
Participant refund and withdrawals Refund and withdrawal policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 131.11 KB	Download View
Perpetual trophies Perpetual trophies policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 203.03 KB	Download View
Prizes Prize policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 138.03 KB	Download View
Qualification for participation in UniSport events Qualification for participation policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 192.77 KB	Download View
Replacement player Replacement policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 136.22 KB	Download View
Social Media Policy Social Media Policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 134.63 KB	Download View
Use of alcohol at UniSport events Alcohol policy for UniSport events	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 147.52 KB	Download View
Use of alcohol at UniSport events – Snow Snow alcohol policy for UniSport events	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 146.12 KB	Download View
Volunteer Agreement and Code of Conduct Volunteer Agreement and Code of Conduct policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 140.44 KB	Download View

Sport Competition Guidelines

Document Name	Category	File Type	Link
UniSport Badminton Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 140.44 KB	Download View
UniSport T20 Cricket Guidelines	Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 292.95 KB	Download View
UniSport Water Polo Gudielines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 157.12 KB	Download View
UniSport Ultimate Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 191.62 KB	Download View
UniSport Tennis Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 177.58 KB	Download View
UniSport Table Tennis Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 137.89 KB	Download View
UniSport Sailing Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 171.37 KB	Download View
UniSport Rugby 7’s Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 140.99 KB	Download View
UniSport Netball Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 180.86 KB	Download View
UniSport Rugby League 9’s Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 141.64 KB	Download View
UniSport Lacrosse 5’s Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 155.99 KB	Download View
UniSport Futsal Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 179.46 KB	Download View
Indigenous Nationals Basketball Guidelines UniSport Indigenous Nationals Basketball Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 145.33 KB	Download View
Indigenous Nationals Netball Guidelines UniSport Indigenous Nationals Netball Guideline	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 166.61 KB	Download View
Indigenous Nationals Touch Football Guidelines UniSport Indigenous Nationals Touch Football Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 163.69 KB	Download View
Indigenous Nationals Volleyball Guidelines UniSport Indigenous Nationals Volleyball Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 164.09 KB	Download View
UniSport 3×3 Basketball Guidelines UniSport 3×3 Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 174.97 KB	Download View
UniSport AFL Nines Guidelines UniSport AFL 9s Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 115.96 KB	Download View
UniSport Athletics (Track & Field) Guidelines UniSport Athletics Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 336.82 KB	Download View
UniSport Basketball Guidelines UniSport Basketball Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 234.84 KB	Download View
UniSport Beach Volleyball Guidelines UniSport Beach Volleyball Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 161.28 KB	Download View
UniSport Cheer & Dance Guidelines UniSport Cheer & Dance Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 124.88 KB	Download View
UniSport Cross Country Guidelines UniSport X Country Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 156.00 KB	Download View
UniSport Cycling Guidelines UniSport Cycling Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 152.21 KB	Download View
UniSport Distance Running Guidelines UniSport Distance Running Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 129.99 KB	Download View
UniSport Dodgeball Guidelines UniSport Dodgeball Guideline	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 168.66 KB	Download View
UniSport Fencing Guidelines UniSport Fencing Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 233.72 KB	Download View
UniSport Football Guidelines UniSport Football Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 237.72 KB	Download View
UniSport Golf Guidelines UniSport Golf Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 136.25 KB	Download View
UniSport Handball Guidelines UniSport Handball Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 252.17 KB	Download View
UniSport Hockey Guidelines UniSport Hockey Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 235.71 KB	Download View
UniSport Judo Guidelines UniSport Judo Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 185.30 KB	Download View
UniSport Lawn Bowls Guidelines UniSport Lawn Bowls Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 225.91 KB	Download View
UniSport Oztag Guidelines UniSport Oztag Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 118.35 KB	Download View
UniSport Squash Teams Guidelines UniSport Squash Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 132.46 KB	Download View
UniSport Surfing Guidelines UniSport Surfing Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 187.03 KB	Download View
UniSport Swimming Guidelines UniSport Swimming Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 325.63 KB	Download View
UniSport Taekwondo Guidelines UniSport Taekwondo Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 196.69 KB	Download View
UniSport Tenpin Bowling Guidelines UniSport Bowling Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 153.19 KB	Download View
UniSport Touch Football Guidelines UniSport Touch Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 152.84 KB	Download View
UniSport Triathlon Guidelines UniSport Triathlon Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 164.13 KB	Download View

Nationals Partners

FAQs

Q: What does my registration fee cover?

A: Your registration covers a wide range of products and services required for a safe, successful and enjoyable competition. This includes accreditation, venue hire, competitions, risk management, activations, ceremonies and experiences, and livestreaming. For more information see the flyer at the button below.

Document Name	Category	File Type	Link
Nationals Fees Flyer Nationals Golf Coast Fees Flyer	Key Event Information	PDF 287.79 KB	Download View

Document Name

Nationals Fees Flyer

Nationals Golf Coast Fees Flyer

Key Event Information

PDF 287.79 KB

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Q: Who is eligible to take part in the competition?

A: Currently enrolled students of member universities who are working towards a certificate or high and are recognised by the University Team Manager are eligible to participate in the competition. See UniSport Policies and Guidelines for further details.

Q: How can I participate in UniSport Nationals?

A: Contact your University Team Manager (UTM) to obtain your team code and register online. To find your university contact refer to Member University Contacts.

Q: How can I get more information about a sport that I am interested in?

A: Check out the sport pages above for sport specific details including schedule, venues and more.

Q: When will the Nationals schedule be published?

A: The Nationals schedule will be made available via the UniSport website once finalised, likely in mid-September.

Q: Where can I access sports draws and results?

A: Sport draws and results will be available via the sport pages once published.

Q: What is my accreditation?

A: Your accreditation is your proof of registration and eligibility to compete, without your accreditation you will not be able to compete. This is provided digitally by the ID123 App and will need to be shown on venue to receive your sports stamp to be able to compete. This process needs to be completed each day of competition.

Q: What do I do if I lose my accreditation?

A: If you lose your phone or are unable to access your digital accreditation, hard card replacements can be purchased at Nationals HQ for $22 apiece $20 apiece (EFTPOS only). You will need to present your replacement accreditation at the accreditation desk to be stamped before taking the field of play for your next game or match.

Q: Will there be food available at sporting venues?

A: There will be food available at most sporting venues in the form of in-house canteen services, food trucks or other options. Refer to the sport pages for specific venue and sport details.

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Nationals – Gold Coast

The 2025 UniSport Nationals will be held in Gold Coast, Queensland and will see over 6,000 participants from across the country battle it out to be crowned national champions in one of 32 different sports.

100 Days to Go: There’s a Major New Addition to Nationals

Western Australia Commits Support to 2026 and 2030 UniSport Nationals in Landmark Partnership

Snow Nationals Returns to the UniSport Calendar in 2025

Registrations Now Open for 2025 UniSport Nationals Cross Country Championship

Event Information

Schedule – coming soon!

Nationals HQ – Southport Sharks

Special Events

Nationals Policies & Guidelines

2025 Nationals – Random Seeding Order Supplement

2025 Divisional Structure Supplement

Abandonment of sporting competitions

Additional team personnel NCOs

Allocation and review of UniSport sport status

Allocation of entrants into pools

Awards and point scoring*

Breach of competition requirements

Code of behaviour

Concussion*

Cross Registration

Disciplinary and disputes

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion*

Divisional structure

Eligibility of competitors

Eligibility of competitors – Indigenous Nationals

Identifying future National Leagues*

Infectious disease*

Participant agreement

Participant agreement – Indigenous Nationals

Participant refund and withdrawals

Perpetual trophies

Prizes

Qualification for participation in UniSport events

Replacement player

Social Media Policy

Use of alcohol at UniSport events

Use of alcohol at UniSport events – Snow

Volunteer Agreement and Code of Conduct

UniSport Badminton Guidelines

UniSport T20 Cricket Guidelines

UniSport Water Polo Gudielines

UniSport Ultimate Guidelines

UniSport Tennis Guidelines

UniSport Table Tennis Guidelines

UniSport Sailing Guidelines

UniSport Rugby 7’s Guidelines

UniSport Netball Guidelines

UniSport Rugby League 9’s Guidelines

UniSport Lacrosse 5’s Guidelines

UniSport Futsal Guidelines

Indigenous Nationals Basketball Guidelines

Indigenous Nationals Netball Guidelines

Indigenous Nationals Touch Football Guidelines

Indigenous Nationals Volleyball Guidelines

UniSport 3×3 Basketball Guidelines

UniSport AFL Nines Guidelines

UniSport Athletics (Track & Field) Guidelines

UniSport Basketball Guidelines

UniSport Beach Volleyball Guidelines

UniSport Cheer & Dance Guidelines

UniSport Cross Country Guidelines

UniSport Cycling Guidelines

UniSport Distance Running Guidelines

UniSport Dodgeball Guidelines

UniSport Fencing Guidelines

UniSport Football Guidelines

UniSport Golf Guidelines

UniSport Handball Guidelines

UniSport Hockey Guidelines

UniSport Judo Guidelines

UniSport Lawn Bowls Guidelines

UniSport Oztag Guidelines

UniSport Squash Teams Guidelines

UniSport Surfing Guidelines

UniSport Swimming Guidelines

UniSport Taekwondo Guidelines

UniSport Tenpin Bowling Guidelines