One Month to go: The 2024 UniSport Nationals will see over 6,000 student-athletes descend on the nation’s capital, Canberra

For release: 7 August 2024

With just one month to go, the excitement is building for the 2024 UniSport Nationals, in Canberra from 7 – 13 September.

Nationals is our premier event each year, crowning the national university champions in over 30 sports. Nationals is the culmination of various standalone national championships held throughout the year, and results from September’s marquee event. Our 42 member universities from across Australia will converge in the nation’s capital to showcase their skills and compete for national titles.

Image credit: Visit Canberra & UniSport

Nationals, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and high-calibre competition, will transform Canberra into a hub of athletic excellence and camaraderie. Over the course of a week, competitors will battle it out in 31 different sports, including traditional favourites like Basketball, Soccer (Football), and Rowing, as well as emerging disciplines such as Oztag and Ultimate Frisbee.

“The 2024 UniSport Nationals promises to be a landmark event for competing student-athletes,” said Mark Sinderberry, UniSport Australia CEO.

“This year’s Nationals will spotlight some of our remarkable emerging talent from across the nation and reignite university rivalries. Canberra is ready to welcome and celebrate these incredible competitors, and we’re excited to witness the spirit of sportsmanship and excellence that defines this event.”

Canberra has several state-of-the-art facilities playing host to Nationals events, including the Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre, the AIS Combat Centre, Tennis World Canberra and various other hubs and venues across the city. These locations will provide the perfect backdrop for our competition.

“Canberra is a fantastic destination for Nationals,” added Sinderberry, “and we would like to extend our appreciation to our strategic partners, the ACT Government and Visit Canberra who have supported university sport and the 2024 UniSport Nationals in particular.”

Entries for Nationals are still open for late registration in select sports. We encourage those interested in participating to visit the UniSport Australia website for details and deadlines.

We believe that active students achieve lifelong success. Sport and recreation play an integral part of a balanced university life. Students who can weave their active lives around their study life improve the likelihood of academic success. The UniSport Nationals is a celebration of sport at a competitive university level.

Highlights of Nationals:

• Diverse Sports Line-Up: From individual sports like tennis to team events such as Rugby 7s, AFL Nines and Netball, Nationals features a comprehensive roster of 31 sports, ensuring there’s something for every sports enthusiast to enjoy.
• Student-Athlete Spotlight: Nationals will showcase some of the best emerging talents in Australian sport. Expect to see future stars of the national teams competing against each other, all striving for glory and personal bests.
• Unity Day: Unity Day will take place on Wednesday 11 September 2024 and is a celebration of inclusivity through sport. Unity day aims to increase awareness of the importance of the inclusion of all diverse groups within the university student population. We want to ensure no voice goes unheard and to make sure all people feel included as we unite to foster an environment of acceptance and understanding. UniSport will deliver onsite activations at each sport hub to highlight key messaging of Unity Day. UniSport will be working with university student ambassadors.

• The Host City: Canberra is home to iconic national museums and galleries, sprawling vineyards, Australian landmarks and Ngunnawal cultural sites, sweeping city vistas, and mountain bike trails weaving through forests. Discover why the nation’s capital is more than just your typical getaway.

Volunteers Needed:

Registrations for Nationals Volunteers are open. If you are looking for an action-packed week, filled with sport, camaraderie, and fun, UniSport Nationals in Canberra are just for you.

Join Team UniSport.

Watching the Event:

Select Nationals events will be broadcast live on UniSportTV, with regular updates on events and results posted on the official UniSport Australia website and social media pages.

Follow UniSport on Facebook and Instagram to stay informed.

Media Contact:

Damian Murphy

General Manager – Marketing and Communications

Phone: 07 3054 4632

Email: marketing@unisport.com.au

About UniSport Australia:

UniSport Australia is the national governing body for university sport in Australia, committed to providing competitive sporting opportunities for students at the tertiary level. UniSport Nationals is an annual event that brings together university athletes from across the country to compete and excel in a range of sports.