UniSport events and championships

All Southern Cross University students are eligible to represent the University in regional, national and international competitions coordinated by UniSport Australia. You can also volunteer your services in a variety of areas including sports administration, managing, coaching and refereeing.

Australian Uni Sport 2023 Events Calendar

The 2023 Unisport Nationals will see over 6,500 participants from across the country battle it out to be crowned national champions in one of 32 different sports.

Date: 23–29 September 2023
Location: Gold Coast, Qld
Sports: Australian Rules, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cheer and Dance, Cycling, Fencing, Football, Futsal, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Kendo, Lacrosse 5’s, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Rowing, Rugby 7’s Sailing, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Surfing, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Tenpin Bowling, Touch, Ultimate, Volleyball, Water Polo.

In 2023, the Indigenous Nationals will be hosted by Monash University. The competition will be contested in a mixed competition across four sports; touch football, basketball, netball and volleyball
Date: 26–30 June 2023
Location: Monash University, Clayton Campus, VIC
Organisers: Monash University

The distance running will be held in conjunction with the Gold Coast Marathon from 1–2 July and will be contested over the Marathon and Half Marathon distances in both men’s and women’s competitions.

Date: 1–2 July 2023
Location: Southport, Gold Coast, QLD
Organisers: Gold Coast Marathon

In 2023, Nationals Snow will be held in Thredbo, NSW from 3–7 September and will be contested in both men’s and women’s competitions across four sports: Alpine skiing, Freestyle skiing, Snowboard, Cross country skiing.

Date: 3–7 September 2023
Location: Thredbo, NSW
Organiser: UniSport Australia

In 2023, Nationals T20 Cricket will be held in Adelaide, SA with both a men’s and women’s competition to be contested.

Date: October/November (to be confirmed)
Location: Adelaide, SA
Organiser: UniSport Australia

Selection trial dates and registration information for each sport will be posted on our Facebook page (UniLife) as they are finalised. If you don't see the sport you are interested in, please get in touch with the sports team at unilife@scu.edu.au.

Sports Administration Opportunities

Each year we rely on enthusiastic, organised and dedicated volunteers to get involved in our many sports program.

One opportunity is serving as a Sport Manager for the Representative sport at a University Championship Program. Our Sport Team Managers provide a vital link between athletes and the University.

If you wish to apply for a Sport Team Manager position or coaching position, please contact studentvolunteer@scu.edu.aufor more information on volunteering opportunities.

Team SCU 2021 UniSport Indigenous Nationals Touch Football Champions!