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What a great year! (Sydney Swans); Tom Kingston, As we revel in the summer weather and Pat McCutcheon and Will Skelton the beginning of longer days, sunshine, Since the last issue of ROAR, there (Waratahs); Nina Khoury (Jillaroos); Alicia exams, end-of-year functions, cricket have been some exciting milestones at Poto, Rohanee Cox (Olympians and season, and Christmas holidays; stay Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness (SUSF), and Brydens Sydney Uni Flames) and Katie- motivated during the holiday season we are already planning more projects rae Ebzery (Brydens Sydney Uni Flames); with articles on eating properly to keep and activities for 2014. and Andrew Abood (swimming). The in shape (page 8), our top fitness tips for On Thursday 15 August the University major Vanuatu holiday prize draw also summer (page 16), and making time for of Sydney Vice Chancellor, Dr. Michael took place at the Open Day and one of exercise to cope with stress in the lead up Spence, officially opened the brand new our long-term members was the lucky to those end of year deadlines (page 32). winner of a trip to Vanuatu courtesy of extension to the Sports & Aquatic Centre. Iririki Resort and Air Vanuatu. As we continue to improve and ensure In front of 400 guests, the Vice Chancellor our facilities are state-of-the-art, I would commended SUSF on the project and our Our cover stars, the Sydney Uni Football like to thank all members for their commitment to sporting excellence. Club (SUFC) first grade team, maintained patience and loyalty this year. their commitment to sporting excellence It was announced at the grand opening when they defeated Eastwood 51-6 in Wishing you all a happy and safe event that Brydens Lawyers have the Shute Shield grand final. The club Christmas break. partnered with SUSF as the naming farewelled their long-standing captain rights sponsor of the new building. Jessica Laycock Tim Davidson in style with a thrilling Editor Our club and gym members have been game. As Tim reflects on his 12 years eagerly awaiting the completion of with SUFC, he shares his thoughts on the extension, which features the new leadership, club culture and life-long Would you like to receive a free Brydens stadium, Brydens group fitness friendships (page 10). room, Brydens boxing gym, and Brydens copy of ROAR in the mail? dojo (page 22). Other SUSF winter sport teams also achieved great success on the field. Just email We also hosted our biggest ever This issue features articles on the [email protected] Family Open Day on 17 August, which women’s hockey grand final, women’s was a star-studded event with athlete AFL grand final, American football Club appearances from Leisel Jones, Olivia Championship, and a re-cap on one of Price and Ed Fernon (Olympians); Jude baseball’s most successful seasons in Bolton and Lewis Roberts-Thomson their history. ROAR MAGAZINE - Now 21 Editions Young

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21 LEADERS OF THE PACK SUMMER 2013 Sydney University Football Club (SUFC) farewelled one of their greats when they defeated Eastwood in the 10 first grade grand final.By Graham Croker Editor Jessica Laycock Deputy Editor Andrew Tilley Assistant Creative Costa Popolizio TOP FITNESS TIPS FOR SUMMERTIME How to stay fit and focused throughout the summer Design holiday season. 16 Southern Design By Peter Feain Contributing Writers Susie Burrell Graham Croker Peter Feain Chris Jones Anika Lalic BRONZE MEDAL PERFORMANCE Andrew Tilley Sydney University maintain a record of top three Rodney Tubbs finishes at Australian University Games. 20 By Andrew Tilley Contributing Photographers Andrew Frazer Edward Hawthorne Getty Images istock Photography Costa Popolizio NEWLY EXTENDED $15 MILLION FACILITY David Stanton The Sports & Aquatic Centre extension was officially Terri Shine opened by Dr. Michael Spence, Vice Chancellor. 22 Andrew Tilley By Graham Croker Tom Whitaker SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS Executive Director Robert Smithies LIONS ROAR AT NATIONALS Finance & Administration Sydney University Lions take home the inaugural Manager (Acting) National Club Championship. 28 Aleksandra Pozder By Andrew Tilley High Performance & Club Development Manager Matthew Phelps Corporate & Alumni STUDENTS GO INTO BAT FOR MORE TITLES Relations Manager A preview of the Sydney University Cricket Club’s Rodney Tubbs 2013/14 season, including a look at some exciting new 30 recruits. By Graham Croker Commercial & Regulatory Manager Charlotte Churchill Elite Athlete Program Manager Leonie Lum CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CYNICS Marketing & Membership Sydney University Baseball Club’s historic Manager season re-cap. 34 Jessica Laycock By Graham Croker Operations & Facilities Manager David Shaw Programs & Participation REGULARS Manager 2 Welcome 26 Membership Options Kristee Arkle 5 News Bites 37 Join a Club Property & Projects 6 Profile: Nicola Maitland 44 ‘Blue & Gold’ Event Wrap Up Manager 8 Nutrition 47 Over the Line Ed Smith 18 Facilities Guide 49 Sponsors

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NEWSBITES

Friend on fire at AUG Boardmasters 20 SUSF Elite Athlete 2013 Program scholarship holder Chris Friend has finished second at the Boardmasters surfing tournament in Newquay, UK. Friend, who defeated the current Pro Junior Champion Jobe Harris in the semi- final by 1.4 points, went down to Billy Stairmand of New Zealand in a hard fought final. Stairmand was crowned champion with a highest scoring wave of 9.5, bettering Friend’s highest score of 7.37. Friend’s next tournament is the Sooruz Lacanau Pro in Gironde, Paris.

Ryan wins Reading Blackwell Four selected world 470 AUG walks into SEP rewrites record OCT in national OCT 11 3 14 15 crown in 2013 second spot in 2013 books 2013 wheelchair 2013 France Launceston Universities women’s basketball Former SUSF Elite Athlete Sydney University Athletics cricket captain Alex Blackwell teams Program (EAP) scholarship Club (SUAC) representative and team-mate Rachel Haynes Four members of the Sydney holder Will Ryan and his skipper Brendon Reading has put on the highest partnership Uni Wheelkings/Sydney Uni Mat Belcher have won their first qualified for next year’s in the Sydney women’s Wheelchair Flames 2013 IAAF World Race Walking grade competition history as sailing world 470 title together roster have been selected Cup, after finishing second they combined in a 387-run in the waters off La Rochelle in the Australian men’s and at the Australian Road opening stand in the season- in France. Incredibly, it was women’s national wheelchair Walking Championships in opener against Northern the ninth consecutive regatta basketball teams ahead of Launceston. Reading smashed District. The previous record win by the pair since joining November’s 2013 IWBF Asia/ forces in the wake of the 2012 the SUAC 20km walk record was 244 from Gordon’s Hannah Oceania Championships in London Olympics. Ryan and in the process, posting a Trollip and Lisa Sthalekar, in Thailand. Sarah Stewart, Kylie Belcher defeated hosts Pierre time of 1.27.51. A day earlier the same match. Blackwell’s Gauci and Caitlin de Wit Leboucher and Nicolas Le Berre, SUAC team mate Milly Clark 223 came off 138 balls and have all been selected in the with the highly fancied Greek continued her amazing form included 35 boundaries. Her Australian women’s Gliders pairing of Panagiotis Mantis and this season, finishing fourth at last 50 came off just 18 balls. Haynes’s contribution to the team, while Michael Auprince Pavlos Kagialis finishing in third the Australian Cross Country partnership was 168 off just will represent the Australian place. The pair are campaigning Championships – also held in Launceston. In the same race 109 deliveries, including 25 men’s Rollers team for the first for the 2016 Rio Olympics and Eliza Barton finished 13th. boundaries and four sixes. time having claimed a bronze are the first Australians to win an Clark and Barton were part of Universities finished with 6-472 medal with the Australian Olympic class sailing world title NSW women’s team that took at the end of their 50 overs. this year. Will has two sisters – Spinners Under 23 team. De home the silver medal. They then restricted Northern Sasha and Jaime – who also sail Wit is a SUSF Elite Athlete District to 8-179, with Kara and are SUSF EAP scholarship Program (EAP) scholarship Sutherland and former New holders. holder (Bachelor of Veterinary Zealand player Ros Kember Science), while Stewart is a picking up 2-17 and 3-16 former scholarship holder and respectively. University of Sydney graduate.

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6 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS Some days are diamonds Sydney University bronze medal winner Nicola Maitland chats to SUSF’S Anika Lalic about the Softball Junior World Series, managing her Applied Science degree, and what’s coming up next.

ROAR: How did you get into softball? ROAR: Can you tell me about the lead me the confidence to succeed and get I started playing softball about 13 years up to the tournament? through a lot of the content myself. I saw ago when I was in kindergarten at The lead up was really rough. We played the sports psychologist, which helped school. I was playing baseball in summer six games in Sydney against the Open not only in the softball side of things but and soccer in winter when my aunty Women’s team and we lost all six. In the also with the uni side in terms of getting introduced me to softball and asked if I last game that we played I think we scored organised and knowing what was coming wanted to play. I started out with the club one run, which was by far our worst score up. The EAP has been really helpful for I still play for today, Kissing Point. of the week. We then flew to Los Angeles me so far and I’m sure it will continue to and played six games in two days. Going be in the years ahead. I made a lot of friends through the sport from winter here to summer heat over then started to make state teams and ROAR: What kind of career would there with a long haul flight and serious jet I thrived under the pressure of being you like to have both in softball and lag was crazy. We then went and played a after university? involved in elite teams. couple of games against Canada and the In terms of softball, there’s not a whole ROAR: You recently played at the US just before the tournament. One of lot available. Some of the top players in International Softball Federation them was rained out and the other one we Australia have contracts internationally in Junior Women’s Under 19 World lost so we didn’t actually win one single places like Japan but they are generally Championships (Junior World game before the tournament. So we went specialised positions. Series). How did it feel to represent into it a bit uncertain of how we would In terms of my study, I’d like to be an Australia? perform. Our coaches had a lot of faith in exercise physiologist. I’d like to work It’s kind of a dream that’s been and us and told us we’d be fine, but as a team, in the rehab and medical side of the gone, it doesn’t really feel like it we didn’t really know what to expect. industry but also be able to work with happened. Going through all the ROAR: What’s your favourite part athletes to improve their performance preparation for it, it didn’t feel like we’d about the Bachelor of Applied and be able to take that away with ever get there, but when we finally did, Science (Exercise & Sport Science) softball teams, whether it’s my own team it was one of the most amazing things course and how did you find it last or a team that I eventually look after as I’ve ever experienced. Walking out with semester balancing your softball and part of the medical team. all of the supporters following and being academic commitments? ROAR: What’s next in the life of there, cheering us on, being out on the I’m studying at the Cumberland campus Nicola Maitland? diamond wearing the green and gold … so it’s very much like a high school it was awesome. environment, almost like a big family I’m going to focus a bit more on my approach to university. It’s great going into studies this semester as I have more time ROAR: Was this the first time that the anatomy lab and seeing the muscles on my hands. I’ll be playing softball for you had represented Australia? Did because I can see how they work and apply the love of it, especially after coming off it feel special to be a part of a team it to my movements which I find really that huge peak in my career at Junior that did so well? interesting. In terms of the balance, last Worlds. Now I’m playing weekly state I’ve been in the squad for four years, but semester was hard being my first semester league softball with summer league that was the first time that I had been at uni and getting used to how uni life coming up soon. The selections for the selected in the final squad that travelled operates. It was also difficult to figure out NSW Open Women’s team are a bit of to the tournament to play internationally. how I was going to sit all of my exams while a continual process but I’m prepared for It was really exciting coming home because I was overseas, which is where SUSF’s Elite an outcome either way. If I don’t make it everyone wanted to see the medal and Athlete Program (EAP) definitely helped. this time around, I won’t be disappointed kept asking me to show it to them. It’s I used some of the EAP services, such because I’m still quite young and I can about the size of a softball, ironically, and as tutoring because I was struggling keep working towards it. I’m also playing it’s really chunky and has the Junior World with biomechanics, which helped me to some water polo which is a nice change Series logo on it. I love it! increase my skills in this unit. It also gave from softball.

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Return to spring If you are one of the many who have let your diet and exercise habits slip a little over winter, the smell of spring may be a firm reminder of the need to shift a few kilos quickly before bikini season well and truly arrives.

Before you rush out and spend your which is the difference between losing lighter in calories simply by sticking hard earned dollars on yet another weight and not. Common culprits to a small piece of lean meat or fish rapid weight loss program, keep in include lollies, tea, coffee, biscuits, and team it with lots of fresh salad mind that there is more than enough cake and fruit. Plan your meals and and vegetables. A light, small meal at time to lose a few kilos simply by snacks each day and consume only night will ensure you wake hungry for adopting a few key diet tricks over the vegetables or herbal tea in-between a big breakfast, and will support you in next few weeks. While weight loss may these times to allow optimal digestion achieving a calorie deficit and weight not be as rapid using more traditional and appetite management. loss as a result. techniques, the good news is that the 3) Go alcohol free weight you do lose will be gone for 5) Replace one meal with a Alcohol contains almost as many good. soup or salad calories as it does fat and a regular The low calorie content of vegetable- 1) Make breakfast your drink can quickly become a habit, based soups and salads means that largest meal of the day where you may be looking at 2-3 Remember, the bigger your breakfast, glasses of wine or beers a night. An you could literally eat as much of these and the earlier you eat it, the better it alcohol free period of just 1-2 weeks foods as you like without weight gain. is for your metabolism. Aim to include is often all you need to kick start your Put simply, when we eat lots of low a protein rich breakfast into your day weight loss and reminds you that you calorie, nutrient rich foods such as before 8am and you should be kept don’t need to, and should not be, vegetables, there is less room for other full for at least 2-3 hours before you having a drink every day. high calorie foods. One of the easiest will need a mid-morning snack. Good 4) Halve the size of your dietary strategies you can adopt when choices include eggs or baked beans, dinner trying to shift a few kilos quickly and a protein shake or some thick Greek As many of us are eating our last safely is to replace a meal with a soup yoghurt with berries. meal of the day much later than we or salad. Whether you choose a rich 2) Avoid eating in-between did 20 years ago, and as it remains vegetable soup for dinner or a leafy meals and snacks often the largest meal of the day, it is green or roasted vegetable salad for A biscuit here, a coffee there and not surprising many of us are gaining lunch, your total calorie intake will be before you know it you have consumed weight. If you are eating regular meals significantly reduced when you bump an extra 150-250 calories each day, and snacks, aim to keep your dinner up the vegetable content of your diet.

8 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS By Susie Burrell Accredited Dietician

WWW.SUSF.COM.AU 9 Leaders of the Pack

The old adage that records are made to be broken should have been retired from usage on September 14, the same day Sydney University First XV rugby captain Tim Davidson hung up his boots after Sydney defeated Eastwood in the grand final.

By Graham Croker

10 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS Davidson has set a milestone that might have to deal with it; and if we do, that can that the only way to stay captain was: never be bettered in Sydney grade make us a better team. ‘don’t lose!’ The pressure was on.” rugby union. His record at the helm is “For Tim to back up for nine years at that Despite his long reign, Davidson said he remarkable, by any standards, in any level of competition and keep winning is had never really philosophised on the sport or any leadership endeavour. a remarkable effort.” role – it just evolved – until after hanging During his nine-year reign as first What is also remarkable is that he had up his boots and being queried about grade captain between 2005 and 2013, never captained a side before being leadership. Davidson led the team to 10 grand finals called on by Steve Surridge, the former “Captaincy is not so much about and came away with nine titles. They All Black tourist and number eight who performing but the influence you have,” included one Tooheys Cup and eight coached Sydney University in 2005. he said. “People forget that in 2003 and Shute Shields. It might have been 10 “Steve called me into his office and 2004, the two seasons before I became grand finals had he not missed the 2005 showed me a website that listed 10 captain, we were getting touched up by Tooheys Cup decider through injury. reasons to choose a captain,” Davidson Eastwood and Randwick. He was also a member of the Sydney said. “He seemed to think I fitted the “We were on the receiving end and that University Colts first grade premiership- bill on a number of them and that’s makes you more determined to win. winning team in 2002, won two Australian when the run started. It wasn’t all about No one remembers that we went through club championships against the Brisbane performance; many of the indicators a couple of years getting belted premiers, and an inter-college Rawson involved personality, temperament and every week.” Cup with St. Paul’s College in 2003. dealing with people and situations. So the will and determination were there, He was an Elite Athlete Program (EAP) “Given his earlier years as a number eight they just needed to be harnessed. And scholarship holder in 2002-03. he knew the influence you could have on when the winning started, Davidson’s And he did it in the toughest domestic the position and the game. He called on ideas on leadership kept evolving. rugby competition in the country, below a number of the senior players, including “Every year is a different challenge and Super Rugby level. Michael Griffin, Scott Stumbles and my that’s what keeps you coming back,” he As 2013 Sydney University Football old mates from Young, Tom Carter and said. “The position on the table when the Club (SUFC) first grade coach Chris Will Caldwell to discuss the situation. Super Rugby players return, the week off Malone said – when you are the reigning “You can’t underestimate how important when you win the minor premiership – they premiers there are no easy games. they were to me during matches and in all present a different challenge and that’s “Every team the premiers meet during the pre-match speeches. I was able to what keeps you motivated and interested. the season thinks of it as a grand final refine the talks each week because they “It’s a good yardstick to know what works, for them and that’s how they prepare,” didn’t bag what I said, but gave input and that has been one of the reasons Malone said. “No one likes us and when into how it could be improved so that it behind Sydney University’s success – the they come up against us they’re ready became natural. leadership and stability at the top of to play – there are no exceptions. We “And I had Rupert Rosenblum tell me the club.

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“You don’t realise what you’ve done, his passion and his drive are unparalleled you never even see it that way. Success to anyone I’ve ever met in my life. I just is found in what you learn about yourself find a way to channel it into other players and the people around you and that on the field.” is important. Since retiring I’ve been Davidson said he couldn’t have achieved getting letters from players saying why a thing without three special people – they enjoyed playing, and that is nice. his parents, James and Liz, and his wife, Success is fantastic, but a player wanting Prudence. “Mum and dad travelled from to write to you is special. I never set out Young to watch most games during each for that. season,” he said. “They’ve just been “No one is born to be a leader, it’s an outstanding, in the past 12 years I don’t extension of your character and the think there have been too many games environment you’re in that moulds what my parents have missed. You don’t really you become. We get one chance to leave understand what that support means until a footprint and no footprint is the same you look back. – it’s very special and SUFC is a special “And I can’t even imagine how tough it’s place to do it. been on my wife this year, living down in “You can travel and go to different Melbourne while I’ve travelled back and countries and places but you can never forth to play. She’s been very supportive, go past Sydney University for the people to allow me to experience this. She knows you meet and the friendships you make. how important it has been for me.” It’s a unique club with some wonderful Those trips will end next year when people. You spend quite a bit of time Davidson returns to Sydney to take up a down at Oval No.1 and away from the role in agribusiness. And that could mean actual rugby. You hear about your team another trip to Oval No. 1. mates getting engaged, getting married “Sydney University Football Club is a or having kids, or somebody’s parent place where you always want to go back passing away. and give back,” he said. “You only have “So much happens in your to look at the present set up with Marc life and the lives of Avery, Dan Vickerman and Peter Playford those around you while in the coaching ranks. you’re in that space that it “Michael Griffin flew back from Japan to just becomes a part of you present the jerseys for the grand final this and you make lasting friendships as year – you can’t put a price on that. a result.” “To retire in the club’s 150th year has been So, for someone who has played in 11 special. I’ll stay involved in some capacity, grand finals, were there any standouts? coaching or mentoring young players and “The (16-10) win over Randwick in 2006 one day I might be on the board.” Sydney University’s Shute Shield was special, when we had to hold them For the record, in their 150th year the out for ages after the final bell. We ended Students appeared in every grand final and Tooheys Cup record up making 307 tackles to their 103 on the at Colts and grade levels and came away during Tim Davidson’s reign with premierships in first and second day. That was a great team effort. 2005: Sydney University d Eastwood 41-5 grade Colts, and in first, second, fourth “The other one was in 2008 (a 45-20 win over *2005 Tooheys Cup: Warringah d Sydney Randwick) when Tom Carter was injured and and fifth grades. First grade defeated Eastwood in brilliant fashion 51-6. University 29-23 couldn’t play. That was personally rewarding 2006: Sydney University d Randwick 16-10 because of the significant load I had The club’s women’s XV bowed out in to carry without Tom. I had double the the semi-finals chasing a third straight 2006 Tooheys Cup: Sydney University d amount of work without him. title. Sydney University also won the Eastwood 17-10 Club Championship and the Colts Club “Tom courts opinion perhaps more than 2007: Sydney University d Eastern Championship. It was Sydney University’s any rugby player I’ve known. A lot of Suburbs 34-11 29th first grade title – a record – since 1901 people write Tom off on how he carries 2008: Sydney University d Randwick 45-20 when they were joint premiers with Glebe. on during a game, but I’m fortunate 2009: Sydney University d Randwick 24-19 enough to have known him for 30 years The skipper bows out with 161 first grade 2010: Sydney University d Randwick 46-6 and he is the most loyal person and games under his belt and a 91 per cent friend I’ve ever had. One of the reasons winning ratio as captain. 2011: Eastwood d Sydney University 19-16 we’ve been successful at Uni is because He’s left one big footprint. 2012: Sydney University d Southern Districts 15-14 2013: Sydney University 51 v Eastwood 6 12 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS *Missed the match through injury WWW.SUSF.COM.AU 13 Women claim back-to-back titles

Sydney University claimed back-to-back Metro League 1 titles in Sydney’s premier women’s hockey competition when they defeated arch-rivals Briars 2-0 on the Olympic pitch at Homebush on September 15. By Graham Croker.

Nina Khoury and Mathilda to the season decider. short corner all game, and Carmichael were the goal- Their round 8 encounter that was in the 65th minute. scorers as Sydney University resulted in a 1-nil win to Sydney University firsts coach added a second title to claim Briars, while the round 17 Meg Oman now has a one- back-to-back premierships. clash ended in a 1-all draw. from-one perfect record. And with just three teams While Sydney University Meanwhile, coaches Lloyd in the top six team division, enjoyed a weekend off after Setter and Shaun Knowles Sydney University won the the major semi-final, Briars kept their own record of coveted Club Championship defeated Moorebank 2-1 to grand final wins intact with an with a win in the firsts, earn a grand final berth, only emphatic win by Sydney Uni a second placing in the to be denied for a second fourths in the “A” Division seconds and a fifth placing in year in a row – they lost 3-1 grand final at Ryde. the thirds. to the Students in 2012. The 4-0 scoreline was well Across the divisions, eight Sydney University came out deserved – the fourths had of University’s 10 senior firing and dominated Briars played superbly throughout women’s teams won their across the square. Indeed, the season. Setter and way through to the finals the scoreboard did not Knowles have now won series, making them one reflect their superiority in grand finals with sixths, fifths of the strongest women’s most facets of play. One of and fourths in consecutive hockey clubs in the country. the reasons behind that was years. the effort of the two umpires, Sydney University won the Sydney University men’s who let the game flow women’s fourth grade 4-0, Premier League team also brilliantly. were joint premiers in the created history this year by Mixed Under 17s after a 1-1 The winners had numerous making the finals for the first draw in the grand final, and stars, with all girls showing time in 25 years. lost the Mixed Under 15s great skill and tenacity all grand final 4-1. The Division game. The player Four and Six teams were also who had the minor premiers. quietest day was The two combatants in the goalie Em Jones, Metro League 1 decider have because her team enjoyed a healthy rivalry this defended so well season, with the Students that she rarely saw edging out Briars 3-1 in the the ball. major semi-final to progress Briars won only one

14 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS AFL ON A WINNING cycle

Premierships come in six-year cycles for Sydney University’s women’s division one AFL team, and that proved to be the case again this year. By Graham Croker.

The minor premiers met player Lara Creber said. “As very well and were quietly arch-rivals Balmain Dockers the season has progressed confident that we could in the season decider for we have gone from strength achieve the minor and major the third year in a row and to strength.” premiership double.” came away with a 7.9 - 51 Sydney University conceded Captain Belinda Michalk to 3.7 - 25 win at Blacktown 237 points in 14 games said Sydney University had International Sports Park on on their way to the minor shown the brand of football Saturday 14 September. premiership, with club they could deliver when they The Bombers led at every president Ash Morgan restricted UNSW-Easts to break in a comprehensive kicking 30 goals. Morgan was just three goals in the major display, backing up their ably assisted by a diversely semi-final and then repeated 27-point win over UNSW- skilled roster, with new the effort in the grand final. Easts in the major semi- players coming from a variety She said she was glad to final. The win culminated a of sports including touch have the opportunity to win 15-game winning streak that footy, rugby, Gaelic football the flag in front of a fantastic began on May 18. and basketball. support base of volunteers, Adriane Garland, Stephanie First-year coach Yucel Celenk friends and family. Walker, Aoife McDonnell, said the mix of athletic Meredith Gray, Lara Creber, rookies and Emma Yuen and Libby talented Sadler kicked majors for the veterans was Students, while Balmain’s just right to three goals came from set Sydney Belinda Pride (2) and Roxy University on McGee. course for the Sydney University had solid 2013 flag. performers across the park, “We have seven with Jennifer Lew, Stacey girls in the team Lancaster, Lara Creber, who had never Rachael Stack, Meredith Gray played AFL before and Belinda Michalk among this year, and the stand-outs. they were all big “We were looking forward to contributors to our playing our best football,” success,” he said. vice-captain and NSW State “We’ve prepared

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Top fitness tips for summertime

16 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS By Peter Feain, Personal Trainer

Top fitness tips for summertime The summer months bring with them long sunny days and warm weather, and when it comes to exercise you couldn’t ask for better conditions. But this time of year is always hard to stay on top of keeping fit and eating well – with no shortage of social occasions and holidays.

With a few simple strategies and and hangovers can lead to skipping dehydration before you have a glass of lifestyle modifications you can add the next morning’s exercise session – water – these can be symptoms such as to the quality of your summer and which is reason enough to test your a headache and bright flashing lights in emerge on the other side ready to keep self control and drink water in place of your eyes. Make the effort to consume a your fitness going through the rest of schooners of beer and glasses of wine. glass of water before exercise, and then the year! Here are a few tips to help And remember, you don’t have to drink have a bottle of water with you when you stay healthy and happy over the alcohol at every social event you go to! you train. Sip away at it as you go and if summer months: There is no holiday from it’s a really hot and humid day and you Don’t skip the gym to go exercise find yourself sweating a lot, consider using a rehydration formula to replace to the beach – train at the It’s called the holiday season for a the salts that you have perspired. beach! reason – the spring and summer The weather is great so if you’d rather months are when most of us like Be active and enjoy the be outside enjoying the fresh air, grab to travel. But for the majority of us, sunshine your swimmers and head to one of with holidays come more hours on a Increased sunshine presents the option Sydney’s beautiful beaches. Running, deckchair and less time being active. of both morning and afternoon sessions burpees, push ups, squat jumps – these Instead, why not take advantage of in the great outdoors, the higher are all great exercises that are made being somewhere new and include temperatures make an early start more twice as hard on the soft sand. Do 20-30 some away from home training in your bearable, and the hot afternoons help minutes of this and you’ve earned a holiday. Explore your destination on you sweat off the kilos. cooling swim and some relaxation in foot or bike, plan a daily run, or build Daylight savings also gives you plenty the sunshine! a ride on the complimentary resort of time both before and after work bikes into your routine. Then, reward You don’t have to drink at to get some exercise in. This doesn’t your efforts with a beauty treatment or every social function necessarily mean you need to go for massage at the hotel spa! This time of year there’s going to a run or do a circuit. Take a walk or a be the inevitable work functions or Stay hydrated gentle bike ride and make the most afternoon drinks with friends. While It sounds obvious, but increasing your of the sunshine. On those days where having a refreshing beverage on the fluid intake to compensate for the motivation is low, doing some incidental boss or indulging in a cocktail or three higher heat and humidity is something exercise of this nature is better than just with your mates is always inviting, the a lot of people don’t do. Don’t wait sitting on the couch. And, it will make downsides of increased caloric intake until you get the tell-tale signs of you happier!

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By Andrew Tilley

Over 480 athletes have braved sweltering conditions on the Gold Coast to help the University of Sydney to a third place finish at the Australian University Games (AUG).

This has maintained Sydney University’s • Women’s football – Sydney University women’s water polo. Sydney University’s enviable record of finishing in the top required 30 minutes of extra-time to men’s badminton, men’s fencing, judo, three in every Australian University Games defeat Melbourne University 4-1 and softball, men’s swimming, table tennis competition since their inception in 1993. claim their third consecutive AUG gold and women’s volleyball all finished third Much of the successes of the week can medal. The girls scored 49 goals in nine overall; be attributed to the team performances games and conceded just two goals • 62 Sydney University athletes were of Sydney University’s men’s and women’s all week, including an 89th minute selected in Green and Gold teams, an athletics, men’s and women’s cycling, equaliser to send their gold medal impressive increase from the 38 athletes women’s football, women’s taekwondo match into extra-time. An incredible named last year; and nine Sydney University representatives and women’s touch. • Held at the same time as the Games, were selected on the Australian Green Each of these teams secured overall in Ballarat in Victoria, Sydney University and Gold team; pennant victories at the 21st annual Games. took out the Men’s Overall Trophy and Let’s have a have a look at some of this • Women’s taekwondo – Sydney the Combined Overall Trophy at the year’s key performances: University’s female taekwondo Australian University Championship competitors were extremely successful, • Athletics – In what will be remembered for Rowing. The women also finished a winning 23 medals (nine gold, six silver as one of the most dominant commendable second in their overall and eight bronze); performances in the event’s history, point score. Sydney University finished Sydney University won 29 medals (18 • Women’s touch – Sydney University with seven rowing gold medals and gold, four silver and seven bronze), were by far the most dominant women’s three silver medals. broke three AUG records, one NSW outfit on the Gold Coast, and they Sydney University will be looking for their record, three club records and had were rewarded with a 4-0 gold medal elusive 10th Australian University Games 12 team members selected on the victory over the University of Technology Championship when Australia’s largest Australian Green and Gold team; Sydney. The blue and golds scored 60 annual multi-sport participation event • Cycling – Sydney University established tries and allowed just 17 to be scored heads to Sydney next year for the first time itself as the dominant university cycling against them during their nine games; in 13 years. While Sydney University has club in Australia by taking out the men’s Gabi Chin was named on the Australian won the event nine times, The University and women’s overall points tally. This Green and Gold team. of Melbourne has won the Games five meant that the Sydney University team • Aside from winning seven overall times, Monash University four times, and took out the overall cycling champion’s team pennants, Sydney University also the University of Queensland, Wollongong honour for a second consecutive secured overall silver medals in women’s University and University of Western year. Alex Wong was named on the badminton, women’s basketball, kendo, Australia have all won the Australian Australian Green and Gold team; men’s T20 cricket, men’s water polo and University Games overall prize once.

20 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS WWW.SUSF.COM.AU 21 Newly extended $15m facility

Over 400 guests watched Dr. Spence cut the ribbon to open the new facility which features Brydens Stadium (including the Brydens Sydney Uni Flames show court), a 730-seat grandstand and accompanying change rooms, a 300sqm Brydens Group Fitness Studio, a 170sqm Brydens Boxing Gym and a 230sqm Brydens Dojo. The new construction, which is an extension to the existing Sydney Uni Sports & Aquatic Centre, caters for many of the sports previously housed in the demolished H.K. Ward Gymnasium. Dr. Spence said opening the new building was a great day for sport at the University. “The facility shows the commitment and foresight of the University to support the student experience,” he said. “It tells us why sport is important and belongs with education; it’s a commitment to excellence. But it’s not just about doing things well; it’s also about giving other things a go, such as lunchtime social sport. “Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness is an important part of a proud university. It is an organisation that provides these University of Sydney Vice- opportunities. It makes things happen.” Chancellor and Principal, Dr. The Executive Director of Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness, Michael Spence officially opened Rob Smithies, said the organisation was indebted to the University for its support in funding the new facility. the new $15 million Sports & “There are very few universities around the country that Aquatic Centre extension on place such value on the experience students have outside Thursday, August 15. of the classroom as well as inside it, and it’s one of the many reasons that this University continues to attract the best and brightest from across Australia and the world.”

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22 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS Newly extended $15m facility up and running By Graham Croker

“I love the city views, it’s so light and airy. The new equipment is really good and it’s so spacious – the room feels triple the size.”

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WWW.SUSF.COM.AU 23 “It’s a wonderful set-up. The new space is very refreshing and the new ring is great. We now have an opportunity to work two or three groups at once in different part of the gym. We can have fighters in one area, and beginners and intermediates in another. It’s a great facility.”

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24 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS “The new dojo is fantastic. The convenient location and extra space has allowed more members to train on the mats at the same time. We are very grateful to have such an amazing space to train in, that has already helped us attract more members to join the club.”

Cindy, Judo club member

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Sydney University Lions “The psychological advantage of first and brought down the unsuspecting points is huge,” said David Thode, Stingrays’ quarterback in the end zone crowned their unbroken Sydney Uni’s offensive centre and team for a safety. run of 10 straight NSW captain. “It sets the tone for the whole After the Stingrays were forced to kick titles when they won game and allows us to dictate the pace, the ball back to the Lions in good field which is what we like to do.” the inaugural American position, Sydney Uni’s offence took the After such a strong opening drive, the direct route to the end zone. On the Football National Lions’ defence came out determined to first play of the drive, Dorney found Club Championship on maintain the upper hand. The Stingrays receiver Anthony Tuong on a deep pass attacked with their normally high- for a touchdown. The Lions were now August 11. powered offence but, after three plays, well in control and they scored again Sydney University hosted the landmark they had failed to gain a single yard and before the half on an 11-yard pass to event with the support of the American were forced to punt the ball away. The debutant Conor Foley to put the score Australian Association and the U.S Sydney Uni defensive line took control out to 31-0 at the break. up front, smothering the Stingrays’ run Studies Centre, with the championship The game was well in hand for the game and harassing their quarterback game played on the University Square Lions but, with a national title at stake, into hurried passes. The Stingrays in front of a large partisan crowd. there was to be no slackening off in the would end up gaining only 113 yards for As current Gridiron NSW champions, second half. the game due to the outstanding play who had won the past 10 NSW Waratah of the Lions’ defensive front. The Stingrays’ first two drives of the Bowls as well as their last 83 games, the second half were both ended by “Not to be greedy but we felt we Lions entered the contest as the top- Lions’ players sacking the quarterback missed a couple of opportunities that ranked team. and stripping the ball loose to set up could have limited them further,” said However, the second ranked team, Lions’ touchdowns, including one to Joe Lim, the middle line-backer and the Gold Coast Stingrays, also had a quarterback Dorney who ran the ball in teams captain on defence. formidable record, being the reigning himself to take the score out to 45-0 at Gridiron Queensland champions “Despite this, our game plan was the end of the third quarter. and having won six of the past seven excellent; individual players knew their Dorney would finish the game with the Queensland Sun Bowls. Only one team assignments; but above all we played as excellent figures of 16 completions could be the best and the National a unit and the communication between on 19 pass attempts for 204 yards Club Championship Game would settle the defensive-line, line-backers and and three touchdown passes with no the score. defensive backs is what did and interceptions, while also rushing for 32 continues to set us apart.” “Going into the game, there was real yards on six carries. That performance pressure on us to live up to our past The Lions kept rolling through the first deservedly earned him the game’s MVP. record,” Lions head coach Andrew quarter, driving in for a second score “Being awarded MVP was a great Ogborne said. to running back Alex Watson to move feeling, but football is the ultimate team “But it was no more than the pressure the score out to 14-0, and continued to sport,” says Dorney. “I couldn’t have we put on ourselves to be the best. We rack up good yards with the ball. The won it without a good performance knew all of that hard work had given us only thing that stopped the Lions from from the offensive line, the receivers the opportunity to play for a national putting the game away early was their and the running backs. It’s also much title and we were determined to seize failure to punch the ball into the end easier to play with confidence when the chance.” zone from close range. Twice the Lions drove all the way down to the goal your defence shuts out the opposition Receiving the ball from the opening kick- line but were held out by a tenacious for the first three quarters.” off, the Lions asserted their dominance The Stingrays kept playing hard to the right away as Lions’ quarterback Kiernan Stingrays’ defence and twice the Lions end and scored two late touchdowns to Dorney caught out the Stingrays’ knocked back the easy field goals to go bring the final score to 45-13. However, gambling with extra defenders at the line for a touchdown on 4th down but were there was no denying the dominance of of scrimmage. Dorney changed the play- denied by the Stingrays. the Lions when the game was on call and delivered a perfect pass to wide Finally, the defence decided enough receiver Sam Darcy, who had beaten was enough and took matters into its the line. his defender with a strong move to get own hands. After the Stingrays had The final words were left to the game’s behind the coverage. Darcy streaked taken over the ball on their own one MVP, Kiernan Dorney, who said: “The away for a 47 yard touchdown reception yard line following their second goal entire team had every reason to be and the Lions were on top 7-0. It was a line stand, the Lions attacked with a proud of the performance. It feels position they would not relinquish blitz play. Outside line-backer Steve good to be able to say that we are the all game. Dabin disguised his blitz until late number one team in the country.”

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By Graham Croker

Sydney University Cricket Club made the commitment and that’s what “The club positioned itself well during (SUCC) had a bye in the opening the club is all about,” said Whitaker, who the pre-season getting a balance across round of the Metropolitan Cup, is passionate that players right through the grades and recruiting some exciting the ranks are given every opportunity to young players,” Whitaker said. “We the equivalent of sixth grade, learn the game and the skills required to worked on the different skill sets, mixing but 26 young players still turned enjoy it and improve their lot. it up to make training enjoyable right up for a scratch trial game. While the youngsters were going about through the grades. It’s all about doing The 40 overs-a-side match was organised their business, with Whitaker acting as things better. by Director of Cricket, Gary Whitaker, to umpire and on-field coach, the grade “There are three tiers to work with; the run his eye over many youngsters who sides opened the season with wins over established players at the higher levels are still at school but want to play Green Waverley in four of the five matches, a and looking to go higher, the future Shield (Under 16s) and lower grades with testament to the coaching philosophy first graders coming through the ranks, the club. that has been adhered to on the campus and the fourth and fifth graders who are “They didn’t have to turn up, but they for the past three years. coming through from the school system.

30 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS “With good leadership fortunate to secure his services,” Whitaker for another season along with another said. “He trains hard, is a very good all-rounder in Liam Robertson, a former in each of the grades, cricketer and a talented student. He’s now SUSF Elite Athlete Program scholarship the players, and the contracted with the NSW squad.” holder. The Students have also retained Scott Whitaker said Robertson, a medium-fast club, can go places.” Henry, who scored 200 not out opening right-armer who swings the ball, has While the club lost the services of prolific, with Carters in the first round win over the potential to go to the next level. long-serving all-rounder Ian Moran Eastern Suburbs at Waverley Oval. He “He is also a very good batsman and an (transferred to Eastern Suburbs) and also scored 200 for the Chairman’s XI exceptional fieldsman,” he said. wicket-keeper batsman James Crowley against Sri Lanka last year. “We also have a lot of good young players (moved to New Zealand), they have And while Henry was busy at Waverley coming through the ranks. Leg-spinner picked up the services of Ryan Carters, reminding the NSW selectors of his Jonte Pattison, who captained the Green 23, a former Victorian wicketkeeper and capabilities, Greg Mail went about Shield (Under 16) side last year, played first opening batsman, and a host of talented crafting 105 at the other end, his 39th grade against Eastern Suburbs. He’s in the youngsters. first grade century in the Sydney grade NSW Under-17 squad.” Carters, a 23-year-old right-hand competition. The club has also secured the services batsman, made his first class debut Nick Larkin has returned from a stint in of Stephen Birch, a right-hand batsman against England at the MCG in 2010, Ireland, having cracked an unbeaten just out of school, who is in the NSW scoring 16 and 68 in the drawn four-day 247, the highest ever score in the inter- Under-19 squad. “Technically he looks match. He also captained the Victorian provincial competition. He’s chasing a very good,” Whitaker said. “And he’s Second XI while studying at the University berth in the Ireland side for the 2015 a great fieldsman. He’s doing the hard of Melbourne. World Cup. yards coming through third grade. “He wanted to transfer his studies to And former Australian Under-19 and “We also have Max Hope, a Year 12 Sydney University and we were very NSW all-rounder Sean Abbott is back student at All Saints College in Bathurst, who’s a very handy left-arm orthodox spinner and batsman. And there’s Joe Kershaw from Young, who’s in the NSW Under-19 squad. He’s a batsman who also bowls at a decent pace.” And with Beau Casson as assistant coach, SUCC has the ideal mentor for a host of young spinners coming through the ranks, including Ryan Kurtz, a leggie from Mudgee. Whitaker said the success of the club and the enjoyment derived by the individuals all comes back to the players. “It’s an individual game in a team environment,” he said. “The scratch match was all about 20-plus blokes aiming for 11 spots. There were at least 10 spinners in the ranks. “With over 70 players across the grades, Beau and I rely on good leadership in each team so players can move through the grades and know what is expected.” With Greg Mail at the helm in firsts, Tom Kierath in seconds and Ash Cowan in thirds, Whitaker can often be found mentoring younger players in the lower grades. Sydney University won back-to-back first grade titles in 2010-11 and 2011-12. Second grade won the 2012-13 title and third grade made the final. With a good start to the season under their belts, the coach is looking for week-to-week consistency in the push for more titles and the cherished Club Championship.

WWW.SUSF.COM.AU 31 ROAR | LIFESTYLE Using exercise to cope with STRESS As the end of the year starts to draw near, the pressure to pass exams and wrap up the calendar year at work starts to intensify. Anyone who has ever stayed up cramming all night to prepare for a final exam will tell you that stress can be a very powerful motivator. While the fear of failure can get you off your backside, it can also have a negative impact on the way your brain works.

Studies have repeatedly shown that stress impedes your ability to pay attention, concentrate, and working memory. The key is making sure you’re sufficiently stimulated to do the work, without being so overwhelmed that you can’t actually do it. Exercise can play a key role in priming the brain for optimal function and helping you cope with stress. In 2012 The New York Times ran an article titled “How Exercise Could Lead to a Better Brain”. So profound is the effect of exercise on the brain, author Gretchen Reynolds wrote: “Exercise, the latest neuroscience suggests, does more to bolster thinking than thinking does.”

32 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS By Chris Jones, Accredited Osteopath

There are two broad categories of exercise and activity levels prior to them for us to have our brain become more physical activities that have been proven sitting examinations and found that those activated when we need to come up to have beneficial effects on the way our who were more active had lower levels with a solution to a perceived threat, but brains work. The first includes general of stress hormones. Those who were when our brain is running at a million aerobic fitness activities like running, the least active had the highest levels miles an hour it makes it hard to focus swimming or cycling. of stress hormones when faced with the and to retrieve pieces of information exam, and studies have shown high levels The way these activities improve buried somewhere in our memory. of these hormones affect your memory cognitive functions is by increasing As mentioned in the last edition of and concentration levels. blood flow and oxygen to the brain, ROAR, a little exercise can also help increasing neurogenesis (the birth Studies conducted at Princeton improve the quality of your sleep. This, of new brain cells), and by general University have shown the effect of in turn, can help improve your cognitive exercise can be considerably more stimulation of the nervous system performance and will also help reduce profound than this. Mice were divided (alertness). That’s right, by exercising you stress levels. Mental Health America lists into exercise and non-exercise groups don’t just get more blood flow to your getting enough sleep in its top 10 tips for six weeks. Neuroscientists then brain, you actually start to grow new for coping with stress, citing the fact that analysed the activity of neurons in the brain cells. insufficient sleep increases your risk of parts of their brains associated with depression and anxiety. Exercise also increases levels of stress and anxiety when they were the protein BDNF (Brain Derived placed in stressful situations. They Over the coming months as deadlines Neurotrophic Factor), which is active found that the brain activity of the mice loom and you start running out of in areas of the brain vital to learning, that exercised was very different. They time, the temptation will be there memory, and higher thinking. Bouts of released neurotransmitters to shut down to drop exercise from your daily or exercise have been shown to increase over-excited neurons. weekly routine in order to spend more BDNF levels by a factor of 3-5 times. We’re not mice obviously, but this time studying. The research suggests, Apart from these great benefits, exercise demonstrates the mechanism by which however, that a short run or a swim can also help you cope with the stress exercise can increase goes a long way. It’s great for and anxiety of exam time. Research your ability to brain function and it published earlier this year specifically cope with also helps you keep looked at people’s activity levels and stress. It’s an your cool when the stress levels during exam time. The study evolutionary pressure starts to took 258 students and monitored their response heat up.

WWW.SUSF.COM.AU 33 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

FOR CYNICS By Graham Croker

Sydney University Baseball Club (SUBC) caught by University’s centre field and (UNSW). And they won it in the way have enjoyed one of their most successful after four hours the Cynics had won 5-4 defending premiers should, with a 13-3 seasons since setting up bases on the in one of the longest Winter League result. campus in 1904. Playing in the Sydney games sending the Students to a grand It was the first time SUBC had won two Winter League, Sydney University took final berth, and Marrickville to a sudden- premierships in the one season and also three teams through to grand finals, death final. the first time they had three teams in coming away with two titles – in second While the Cynics enjoyed a week off, grand finals in the one season. – and third grades and the prestigious Marrickville accounted for Petersham Club President Huw McKay was on hand Club Championship. 8-4 in the final to set up a grand final to collect the Club Championship trophy During the season Sydney University showdown with their arch-rivals. for 2013 – the first time in the club’s long also retained the Uni Cup – contested Sydney University took a two-run lead in history. against UNSW – for the seventh the first inning of the grand final before He was also on hand to collect the Uni consecutive season, and finished fifth at Marrickville levelled proceedings in the Cup when Sydney University accounted the Australian University Games. third, took a one-run lead in the fourth for UNSW in the second round of the The club also provided six players in and set up the win with another two runs season at Sydney Uni Oval No. 2. in the seventh to win 5-2. the NSW team that won the Under 23 The Uni Cup is contested by both National Baseball Championships, held It was a heart-breaking finish to the universities each season as part of in Adelaide at the end of September. season for Sydney University first grade, the Sydney Winter Baseball League, Jasper Odgers, James Miller, Chris Jolly, who went into the game having watched and after UNSW were victorious in the Nick Doller, Will Symons, and Patrick seconds and thirds win their grand finals. inaugural battle back in 2006, Sydney Young were part of the 22-man squad Second grade finished the season University have triumphed ever since. that took down defending champions proper with the minor premiership, but Having had such a wonderful season in Queensland in the final with a 14-4 had to do it the hard way from there the Winter League, Sydney University mercy rule win in the 8th inning. when they lost their major semi-final went to the Australian University Games, First grade went into the 2013 grand 8-4 to Marrickville, setting up a sudden- held on the Gold Coast, with high death final with Petersham. final against Marrickville, at Petersham expectations. They had won the AUG Oval on September 1, with high hopes, They accounted for Petersham 3-2 and, title in 2006, 2009 and 2010 and were having beaten the minor premiers as with first grade, set up a grand final keen for more silverware. against Marrickville. It was a tight affair, 5-4 in the major semi-final two weeks But it wasn’t to be in 2013. Playing with the Cynics winning 2-1. prior. The semi-final was a tense affair; in Group B at Sir Bruce Small Park, a close and even contest throughout. Sydney University thirds were the Benowa, the Cynics opened their The standard was high and neither team defending premiers, but had to come campaign with a 7-5 win over Newcastle could close it out in nine completed through two sudden-death matches to University followed by a 15-nil loss to innings when the score was 3-3. earn a grand final tilt. Monash. Day two saw them start with a It was the same after the 10th, then the They defeated Petersham on forfeit 19-0 win over the University of Western 11th, and the 12th, though Marrickville in their minor semi-final to set up a Australia, but a 5-2 loss to Griffith had men on bases in the 12th. The final with the Pirates. Thirds hit the ball University and a 15-2 loss to Queensland Marrickville relief pitcher, a hard consistently to keep Petersham under University of Technology (QUT) saw throwing left-hander with significant pressure and scored at regular intervals Sydney University finish fourth in the experience, gave up three hits in the to take a 10-2 lead into the 8th inning of pool behind Monash, Griffith and QUT. 13th for University to load the bases and the regulation game. Sydney University defeated QUT in then a fourth hit, a drive to right-centre At the top of the eighth, University put the play-off for fifth and sixth, while field scored two. University 5-3. two runners on and Petersham, who had Melbourne University secured the gold Marrickville batted in the bottom of used their three pitchers, threw in the medal with a 9-5 win over Monash in the 13th, put a man on with a walk, and towel and the game was called on the the final, with Griffith University winning with two down a strong double to left mercy rule! It was a rare call. bronze with a 9-4 win over LTU. field scored a run. University led by one. Thirds accounted for Pirates 8-5 to set Not the finish the Cynics wanted, but it Two long flies were well run down and up a grand final with University of NSW was still a season to savour.

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AFL

The Sydney University Australian Football Club, run entirely by its members, is the oldest Australian Rules Club in NSW and the fourth oldest in Australia. The men’s club has six teams competing in the Sydney Football Association, providing opportunities for both elite players and beginners. The women’s club is continuing to grow with two teams competing in the Sydney Women’s AFL competition. Over the past 26 years the club has won seven senior first grade flags and has been runners up six times. For more information go to (Men) www.suanfc.com or email: [email protected] or (Women) www.suwaflc.com or email: [email protected]

AMERICAN FOOTBALL

The Sydney Uni American Football Club, established in 1984, fields an open team (Sydney Uni Lions in Division 1) as well as an under 18 team (Sydney Uni Cubs in the Colts Division) in Gridiron New South Wales, the highest level of competition for American Football in the state. The Lions have won 14 NSW championships in the 29 years of competition, including the last nine years. The Sydney Uni Cubs have won 10 NSW championships in their 17 years of competition.

For more information go to www.sydneyunigridiron.com or email: [email protected]

ARCHERY

The Sydney Uni Archery Club, established in the 1970’s, caters to all levels of archery, from the beginner to the elite. Members compete in various competitions through Archery NSW and Archery Australia at club, state and national levels. The club trains on an outdoor range at St. Paul’s Oval, enabling members to train up to 90m, the furthest distance for Open Men’s FITA events. Basic equipment and coaching is available to members and personal equipment is also welcome. Training times are Tuesdays and Fridays 1-5pm all year. For more information go to: www.suac.org.au or email: [email protected]

ATHLETICS

The Sydney University Athletics Club, established in 1878, is one of the oldest athletics clubs in the country. The club caters for athletes of all abilities from elite to social, and from undergrads to veterans. The club competes in a wide range of competitions around Australia including national and state championships, state relays and Athletics NSW all-comers events, in both the summer (track) and winter (cross country/road walks) seasons.

For more information go to: www.suac.org, www.facebook.com/SUACinfo or email: [email protected]

BADMINTON

The Sydney Uni Badminton Club welcomes badminton players of all levels. The club is open to the public, but cater specifically for University of Sydney students. Whether you are a social player looking for a fun hit, or a competition-regular looking for some practice before your next big game, you are more than welcome to come along. The club is affiliated with the Sydney Badminton Association Inc. and competes in all of their tournaments. The club also competes in various intervarsity competitions throughout the year, including the Australian University Games and the Eastern Conference Games. For more information go to: www.usydbadminton.com or email: [email protected]

clubs.indd 1 2/10/2013 4:46:53 PM BASEBALL

The Cynics, established in 1904, fields three teams that are open to both students and the community. The club plays in the Sydney Winter Baseball League, the highest level league in NSW. The Pacific Coast team plays in a more social league to foster development amongst players. The club is a great place to play baseball, and is always looking for new members.

For more information go to: www.sydneyuni.baseball.com.au or email: [email protected]

BASKETBALL

The Sydney University Basketball Club has both men’s and women’s teams playing in various Sydney competitions. In 2003, Sydney University took ownership of the Sydney Uni Flames, which competes in the Women’s National Basketball League. The Sydney Uni Flames take pride of place as our signature women’s program.

For more information go to: www.sydneyuniflames.com.au or email: [email protected]

BOAT (MEN’S ROWING)

The Sydney University Boat Club was established in 1860. The club, together with the women’s rowing club, competes as Sydney University in the club, state and national Championships and includes members of the Australian squad. For the past few years Sydney University has been the leading competitive rowing club in New South Wales. The club has won the Honours Trophy at the NSW Championships for scoring the most points at the championships for the last eight years. Also, at the 2010 National Championships, the club won the “Centenary Oar” for the most points. For more information go to: www.subc.org.au or email: [email protected]

BOXING

The Sydney Uni Boxing Club was established in 1908 and is a founding member of the NSW Amateur Boxing Association. Historically, the club has competed against other Australian universities, as well as teams from the Australian military. The club is open to males and females. Sydney Uni Boxing Club enters its own competitive boxers in state/national competition. Competition between the University of Sydney’s Colleges occur as part of the University of Sydney Inter-Collegiate and Club Boxing Tournament, with male boxers representing St. Andrew’s, St. John’s, St. Paul’s and Wesley competing for the trophy. For more information go to: www.subxc.com.au or email: [email protected]

CANOE / KAYAK

The Sydney University Canoe Club caters to all levels of people who just want to paddle! The student and alumni run organised trips around NSW for beginners as well as trips for those who want to take on high grade rapids. The club conducts white water canoe/kayak weekends and competes in canoe polo leagues and tournaments around Sydney. The club also utilises a canoeing facility at the Penrith Whitewater Course. For more information go to: www.sydneyuniversitycanoeclub.com.au or email: [email protected]

CRICKET

The men’s club has eight teams that compete in the Sydney Grade Competition that caters from the elite to social player. The Universities Women’s Cricket Club also has 1st, 2nd, 3rd, U/17 (Brewer), U15 & Juniors (8 to 12 year olds) grades competing in the Sydney Women’s Grade and Sydney Juniors Competition. The club is open to females with or without experience.

For more information: (Men) www.sydneyuniversitycricket.com.au or email: [email protected] (Women) www.uwcc.com.au or email: [email protected]

clubs.indd 2 2/10/2013 4:46:54 PM FENCING

The Sydney University Fencing Club is the oldest University fencing club in NSW, founded in 1945. The club, consisting of more than 100 members presently, welcomes members of all standards. The club has a large amount of equipment available for the use of members, offering training with foil, epee and sabre. The club competes in state competitions run by the New South Wales Fencing Association, participating in both individual and team competitions. The club also participates in all national competitions run by the Australian Fencing Federation. For more information go to: www.sufc.org.au or email: [email protected]

GOLF

The Sydney University Golf Club (SUGC) offers the opportunity to play competitive and social golf at highly discounted rates. The club regularly plays on some of the best courses in Sydney, including the superb St Michael’s and Moore Park Golf Clubs. Over the past year, events have also been held in the Blue Mountains and the Hunter Valley. Weekly practice/tuition nights run by the club’s low marker members at Moore Park Driving Range are a great way to receive support as a beginner or as more experienced player wanting to improve your game off the course. For more information email: [email protected]

GYMSPORTS

The Sydney University Gymsports Club is a thriving recreational and competitive club for adults. The club features a very social general gymnastic program, welcoming gymnasts from all disciplines, including artistic gymnastics, trampolining, acrobatics and aerobics. The club supports artistic gymnasts competing yearly in State Stream, invitational and Masters Competitions. As well as this, the club features a nationally-ranked cheerleading program. This program includes a cheerleading and dance team, and competes regularly in national and state competitions. For more information go to: www.sugymcheer.org or email: (gymnastics) [email protected] or (cheerleading) [email protected]

HANDBALL

The club enters men’s and women’s teams in the NSW Handball League. It is open to everyone from beginners to international representatives. During summer, the club plays Beach Handball and arranges social competitions for those interested in trying out the game.

For more information email: [email protected]

HOCKEY

The Sydney University Hockey Club is one of our largest clubs with numerous men’s, women’s and junior teams. The men’s teams play in the Premier A Sydney competition while the women compete in both the Eastern Districts Women’s Hockey Competition and the Sydney Women’s Hockey League. The club sends teams to University Games.

For more information go to: www.suhc.asn.au or email: [email protected]

JUDO

The Sydney University Judo Club (SUJC) is the oldest judo club in Australia, founded in 1954. The club competes in all levels of judo competition, from national and state to local competitions and AUG’s. SUJC is run by students, has black-belt instructors with international experience, and is the most affordable judo club in NSW. Over the last four decades, SUJC has trained nine Olympians and numerous Australian representatives. The club’s training program includes classes tailored for beginners and experts, as well as dedicated women’s classes. Numerous social activities and competitions are organised both within the club and with clubs at other universities. For more information go to: www.sydneyjudo.com or email: [email protected]

clubs.indd 3 2/10/2013 4:46:55 PM KEMPO KARATE

The Sydney University Kempo-Karate Club was established in 1965 to facilitate the practice of Shaolin Ch’uanfa. Classes are held on Monday, Thursday and Friday evenings throughout the year. The curriculum includes self-defense techniques, yogic exercises and the Buddhist philosophy and psychology that underlie them.

For more information email: [email protected]

KENDO

Since 2004, Sydney University has offered kendo, a traditional Japanese fencing martial arts practiced by the samurai. Today it is both a martial art as well as an internationally competed sport. The club practices kendo to cultivate one’s mindfulness, respect and diligence, through physical training. A practitioner is able to achieve high sense of reflex, alertness, fitness, speed and coordination. The club is open to all levels of students, with beginners’ courses and active participation to all level of tournaments. For more information go to: www.usydkendo.com or email: [email protected]

NETBALL

The Sydney University Netball Club, competes in the City of Sydney Netball Association, and is open to all abilities. The club has three teams entered in the NSW State League competition and a team in the NSW Regional Inter-district competition. Social players can compete in the weekend club and social competitions. The club also sends women’s and mixed teams to the Australian University Games.

For more information go to: www.sunetball.com.au or email: [email protected]

ROCKCLIMBING & MOUNTAINEERING

The Sydney University Rock Climbing & Mountaineering Club is not a competitive club. Instead, it fosters the development of rock climbing as a social sport for men and women. SURMC runs trips on weekends to give members the opportunity to climb outdoors during the semester, as well as indoor climbing which takes place all year around at The Ledge. There are opportunities for elite climbers in the club to compete in state and national events; however there are currently no members involved in these competitions. For more information go to: www.surmc.org.au or email: [email protected]

ROWING (WOMEN)

The Sydney University Women’s Rowing Club was established in 1960’s. The club, together with the men’s boat club, competes as Sydney University in the club, state and national Championships and includes members of the Australian squad. For the past few years Sydney University has been the leading competitive rowing club in New South Wales. The club has won the Honours Trophy at the NSW Championships for scoring the most points at the championships for the last eight years. Also, at the 2010 National Championships, the club won the “Centenary Oar” for the most points. For more information email: [email protected]

RUGBY LEAGUE

The club has two teams and welcomes new members. The club also encourages and supports players to participate in NSW and Australian representative teams.

For more information contact Chris Kintis via [email protected], 8263 6639, 0408 290 197 or find Sydney University Rugby League on Facebook

clubs.indd 4 2/10/2013 4:46:57 PM RUGBY UNION

The Sydney University Football Club is one of the strongest clubs in the NSW rugby union competition. The club caters for a range of players through to the elite level. The club won the Club Championship for the ninth successive time in 2012, along with the Colts Club Championship for the eighth successive time. The women’s club won the 2011 Sydney competition. For more information go to: (Men) www.sydneyunirugby.com.au (Women) www.sydneyuniwomen.rugbynet.com.au or email: (Men) [email protected] or (Women) [email protected]

SAILING & BOARDSAILING

The Sydney University Sailing Club is based down out of Woollahra Sailing Club in Rose Bay on the harbour. The club runs courses for university students in partnership with WSC under the YA/RYA training scheme. Members participate in club, state and national class events using the club boats. The intensive courses are run during the semester and cover everything from start sailing through to start racing. A number of weekend social trips are organised each semester which provide the perfect opportunity to escape the city for pure sailing. For more information go to: www.usydsailing.com or email: [email protected]

SOCCER

The Sydney University Soccer Football Club caters for players of all abilities from elite to beginner. It enters both men’s and women’s teams in the NSW Super League. It also enters a large number of men’s teams in the Eastern Suburbs Football Association and women’s teams in the Gladesville/Hornsby competition. The club is now approaching 600 members in 35 teams, across all competitions.

For more information go to: www.susfc.org.au or email: [email protected]

SOFTBALL

Softball has been very successful over the years at the Australian Uni Games, winning a gold medal in 2011. All players are welcome!

For more information email: [email protected]

SQUASH

The Sydney University Squash Club provides an ideal opportunity for players of all abilities to improve their game. The club members play in competitions against other squash clubs in Sydney as well as fielding men’s and women’s teams that compete in the Sydney Pennant Squash Competition. Club members who are students are eligible to play Inter-Varsity against other universities. The club also provides free practice twice a week.

For more information email: [email protected]

SWIMMING

The Sydney University Swimming Club trains at the Sydney Uni Sports & Aquatic Centre (SUSAC). All levels of experience are catered for, from beginners to the elite. The club competes in all levels of competition from club nights to state and national events, as well as Eastern and Australian University Games. In 2009, the club earned ‘Gold Status,’ as one of Australia’s leading swimming programs.

For more information go to: www.suswimclub.com.au or email: [email protected]

clubs.indd 5 2/10/2013 4:46:58 PM TABLE TENNIS

The club provides table tennis from the beginner to the elite level. It enters regional competitions as well as University Games.

For more information go to: www.usydtt.org or email: [email protected]

TAEKWONDO

The Sydney Uni Taekwondo Club started in 2001 and welcomes people of all experience levels the opportunity to learn the Korean martial art and Olympic sport of Taekwondo. Classes teach kicking, sparring, self-defence and the core traditional aspects of Taekwondo such as spirit, focusing on improving an individual’s health and fitness while learning in a fun, safe and social environment.

For more information email: [email protected]

TENNIS

Founded in 1885, the Sydney University Lawn Tennis Club enters teams in the Metropolitan Grass Courts Clubs Association Badge competitions and other competitions conducted by Tennis NSW and the NSW Hardcourt Tennis Association. The club organises weekly social tennis for club members at the Manning lawn courts. The Tennis Club’s representative teams compete annually at the Australian University Games.

For more information email: [email protected]

TOUCH

Established in 2001, the Sydney University Touch Football Club provides opportunities for students to participate in touch in social to challenging competition, including University Games, Vawdon Cup and State Cup. The club conducts a weekly mixed competition providing students and community members the opportunity to play competitive touch in a social environment on a regular basis.

For more information go to: www.sydney.touch.asn.au or email: [email protected]

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Sydney University Ultimate Frisbee is open to all ability levels, entering many local, state and national tournaments. It has an important social aspect and remains competitive at University Games where the club has posted excellent results since the sport’s inclusion. Club trainings are run at 3.30pm on Thursdays.

For more information go to: www.suufa.ufnsw.com.au, email: [email protected] or search for SUUFA on Facebook.

VELO (CYCLING)

The Sydney Uni Velo Club was formed in 2010 as a road cycling club dedicated to the ongoing development of its riders, whether those riders ride for fitness or competitive reasons. Many of the clubs members are actively involved in racing, and there is strong competitive spirit across the club. The club wants its members to achieve their cycling goals, whatever they may be and whatever their ability. The club has a varied and interesting ride and training program, as well as a healthy performance culture - one that encourages its members to strive to reach their goals.

For more information go to: www.suvelo.com.au or email: [email protected]

clubs.indd 6 2/10/2013 4:46:59 PM VOLLEYBALL

The Sydney Uni Volleyball Club is a National League club for both men and women. As well as this, it competes in the Sydney Volleyball League in opens and junior divisions, AUG’s and other major tournaments such as NSW State Cups. It also runs its own mixed social competitions and social trainings throughout the year. The club is open to students and non-students, locals and internationals, beginners and elite athletes. The club provides an opportunity for people to participate at social and representative levels. For more information go to: www.suvolleyball.com or email: [email protected]

WATER POLO

The Sydney Uni Water Polo Club provides opportunities for members to play water polo at all levels. The club has junior programs, social teams and beginner teams right up to first grade. Both the men’s and women’s teams compete in the National Water Polo League.

For more information go to: (Men) www.sulionswaterpolo.com or (Women) www.suwaterpolo.com.au Email: (Men) [email protected] or (Women) [email protected]

WATER SKI & WAKEBOARD

The Sydney Uni Water Ski Club informally began as early as the 1960’s. The club offers an opportunity for people of all abilities (from first timer to professional) to enjoy organised trips throughout most of the year. The season generally runs from September to May, offering organised Waterski & Wakeboarding days for members at Cliftonville Ski Park, at Wisemans Ferry on the Hawkesbury River (about one and a half hours north-west of Sydney). The club also runs a number of weekend trips in cabins on the Hawkesbury, Lake Conjola and Wyangala Dam, and also a legendary houseboat weekend each year.

For more information go to: www.usydwake.com or email: [email protected]

WRESTLING

The Sydney Uni Wrestling Club teaches Freestyle Wrestling which attacks the upper and lower body of opponent. The ultimate goal is to pin your opponent on the mat, winning the round or match. There are no joint locks in freestyle wrestling or Greco roman wrestling. These joint locks are only legal in submission grappling and MMA (UFC). Australia’s Wrestling Coach Leonid Zaslavsky is the club’s head coach and Dez Nedim is assistant coach.

For more information email: [email protected]

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clubs.indd 7 2/10/2013 4:47:00 PM ‘Blue&Gold’ THE SPIRIT OF SPORT AT SYDNEY UNIVERSITY I SUMMER 2013 BY RODNEY TUBBS

Finishing Touches stadium, boxing gym, dojo or group ‘Blue & Gold’ Water Fund fitness studio. Polo Luncheon Approaches to our sporting alumni were At the Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness (SUSF) largely confined to former athletes who On Friday 6th September, we staged the Sports Awards Dinner in mid-April, a had received University Blues, athletes 2013 ‘Blue & Gold’ Water Polo Luncheon Finishing Touches Fund was launched who had received sporting scholarships at the Four Seasons Hotel. in an endeavour to raise $250,000 and administrators/coaches who had There were 18 national representatives towards the best finishes that money received University Golds. in attendance – 16 water polo could buy for the $15 million extension No less than 38 of the SUSF-affiliated players plus Jarryd Hughes, an alpine to the Sydney Uni Sports & Aquatic clubs made significant donations to snowboard cross sportsman and Scott Centre. Five principal target groups were Nicholson, an Australian beach handball the Finishing Touches Fund and this identified as the principal contributors representative. went a long way towards establishing to the Fund and, in the end result, their the wonderful team spirit and sense Antony Green, the President of the contributions to this successful capital of achievement, which was so overtly Sydney Uni Men’s Water Polo club fundraising campaign were as follows: obvious at the Thursday 15th August welcomed guests with a detailed, and Alumni and friends $109,550 43.80% official opening of the new extension. justifiably proud, account of the club’s results and representative honours over SUSF-affiliated $72,350 28.93% The generosity of the above friends of the last twelve months. clubs SUSF has been truly outstanding. SUSF sponsors $27,500 11.00% Jarryd Hughes and Scott Nicholson were The Sydney Uni Sports & Aquatic Centre members of Greg O’Mahoney’s first panel. SUSF staff $22,700 9.08% extension has further enhanced SUSF’s The audience was intrigued to find out members creditability within The University. more about these two emerging sports. SUSF tenants $18,000 7.20% Indeed, at the opening ceremony of the As a seventeen year old in 2012, Jarryd Total $250,100 100% new sporting complex, we were thrilled established himself as a world class to hear the Vice-Chancellor commit The snowboard cross contender and a The responses from all five target groups University to supporting the Oval No. 2 definite medal hope for Australia at the were exceptionally generous, given redevelopment, the boatshed piering 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia. that very few of the contributors to the and a hockey turf feasibility study. Finishing Touches Fund had a specific Scott, who has played more than 150 background in the sports which will most National League games of water polo directly benefit from the new Brydens with the Sydney Uni Lions, has had a

Judy and Douglas Maclennan sampling their row of named Guests mingling in the Brydens Stadium following the Thursday 15th August official opening of the SUSAC extension. seats in the grandstand of the Brydens show court.

44 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS SUSF President Bruce Ross is flanked by the MC as he L to R: SUFC’s Baden Stephenson; triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice and physiotherapist, Stuart Pavely. delivers his opening ceremony address.

meteoric rise from “occasional Sunday muck arounds on the beach” to selection for the Australian beach handball team, which contested the World Games in Columbia in July and August. The second O’Mahoney panel comprised three Australian water polo representatives: • Hannah Buckling – the proud owner of a World Championship silver medal from the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona; • Johnno Cotterill – a London 2012 Olympian and member of the SUSF Sponsorship Manager, Cam Nichol with Brydens executives, Lee Hagipantelis, Ian Bryden and Vicki Lang plus Flames’ player, Jaimee Kennedy. Australian Sharks at the 2013 FINA World Championships (where the Sharks produced their best result of the past decade); and • Chris Harrison – a Seoul 1988 Olympian and the CEO of Water Polo Australia. There were plenty of laughs as Greg O’Mahoney probed for answers on where Australian water polo is heading. The audience was convinced that both the national men’s and women’s teams are on track to deliver their best ever Olympic results at the 2016 Games in Rio De Janeiro. This thoroughly enjoyable function was also a financial success, which provided a

Happy SUSF staff members, Leonie Lum, Anika Lalic, Ashleigh Walden and Rachel Beck. healthy boost to Sydney Uni Men’s Water Polo Club.

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2013 SUSF/Blues The winner of the main event was the of both SUSF and the Bryden’s Sydney Association Golf Day Icons Group, a long term supplier of Uni Flames WNBL team for more than a fundraising items to SUSF. The genial decade. John Barber (a 22 marker from the Wednesday 9th October proved to be Sydney City Toyota, another much Warringah Golf Club) had a day out, an idyllic day for the annual SUSF/Blues loved SUSF/Flames’ sponsor, also had scoring 45 individual points! The Icons Association Golf Day at the wonderfully a competitive team in the 2013 SUSF/ Quartet was very ably captained by Blues Association Golf Day. picturesque St. Michael’s Golf Club. Michael Zann – Chris Ward and David Former Johnsmen (St. John’s College The field of eighteen 4-ball teams was Ward-Smith (by their own admissions) residents) in the field competed for the merely made up the numbers! mostly comprised of Sydney Uni sporting Archbishop John Bede Polding Cup. alumni and their golfing friends, but also UTS were runners-up in the main event The placings were filled by Chris Malone included teams representing the sports on a count back from the Southern (our Shute Shield-winning coach), Dick administration bodies from Macquarie Design team (Jeff Epplett, David Hendriks and Rob McEwen. Uni, University of Technology Sydney Levitski, Sam Safi and Anthony Sahyoun). Macquarie Uni’s Craig Oliver (39 points) (UTS) and University of NSW (UNSW). Southern Design has been a sponsor was the runner-up to John Barber in the individual event. Sam Safi (36 points) and Waratahs captain, Dave Dennis (35 points) recorded the third and fourth best scores of the day. Ted Griffin was nearest-to-pin on the 12th hole and Paddy Ryan was the longest driver on the 18th hole. The SUSF/Blues Association Golf Day also attracts a lot of seasoned club golfers, as well as a goodly number of irregular golfers. Heading the latter category was our National League water polo stalwart and national beach handball representative, Scott Nicholson. However, the Encouragement Award for the “lucky last” combination was comfortably won by Team Cooper, UTS - surprise winners of the University Sports Administration Golf Challenge. L to R: Peter Booth, despite Clive’s enthusiastic leadership! Geoff Brooke-Smith, Colin Le Claire and Liz Brett. Irrespective of scores, a fun day was had by all.

Preview of Coming Attractions ‘Blue & Gold’ Cricket Luncheon Friday 22nd November at Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street, Sydney. ‘Blue & Gold’ Xmas Hamper Golf Day Wednesday 27th November at St. Michael’s Golf Club, Jennifer Street, Little Bay.

For further information or bookings, please contact Rodney Tubbs on 9351 7958 Sam Safi, Director of Southern Design – a long-time SUSF Sponsor – is pleased to be photographed with “meeter and greeter”, Keesja Gofers! or [email protected]

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Double dipping A new committee combining past University led 10-8 at half-time and While Sydney University opener Scott players and business professionals scored the first two goals of the second Henry was busy compiling 200 not out has been appointed to the Sydney half. But Hills clawed back and with three in the first round of the Sydney Grade University Rugby League Club (SURLC), seconds on the clock, led 20-19. But they Cricket competition, his team-mate with the aim of getting a team back conceded an easy goal and the Students of last season Nick Larkin was busy in the competition next season. The tied things up for the 10th time in the compiling 247 not out in Ireland. Henry’s committee includes former NRL and UK match. The game went into extra time innings, against Eastern Suburbs at Super League head coach Brian Smith as with the Hills team taking a small but Waverley Oval, will keep his name in patron, Chris Kintis (principal at law firm significant lead to win 25-24 and regain front of the NSW selectors – he made his Rockwell Olivier), Graeme Fowler (CEO of the title. As Oceania Champions for Sheffield Shield debut last season. Larkin, ILH Group Limited), Stephen Elias (lawyer, 2013, the men’s side had just returned a former EAP scholarship holder, moved accountant and director at Advocate from the 2013 International Handball one step closer to representing Ireland Financial Group), John Kambas (lawyer) Federation Super Globe tournament with his brilliant knock for Northern and Vivienne Storey (marketing manager, in Qatar where they played five games Knights against Leinster Lightning in the Rockwell Olivier). Kintis and Fowler are in six days. Sydney Uni were defeated Irish Inter-Provincial competition. It was former SURLC players, while Kambas was twice by Al-Sadd, and once each by the first double century in the history of an Australian schoolboy representative European Champions League winner the competition. Larkin played one match and former player and coach at the club. HSV Hamburg, Brazilian champions for NSW Under-23s last season but has Anyone interested in playing or being Taubate and wild card team El Jaish of made no secret of his desire to represent involved with the club can contact Chris Qatar. Sydney Uni player Eric Charpentier Ireland at the 2015 World Cup and Kintis at [email protected]. said the team was disappointed with the beyond. An unbeaten double century is final result, as they had hoped for more. not a bad start. Handy effort “But we improved during the week in A nail-biter in handball is a cue for Doha and hopefully we will manage to League of their own punsters, but it did happen recently. After return next year,” he said. It was Sydney Sydney University could have a rugby the Sydney University women’s side won Uni’s second consecutive appearance in league team back in the NSW Tertiary their NSW Handball final, the men’s side the tournament which sees the best club Cup competition in 2014 if plans of was in contention for the double when teams from around the world compete to some former players come to fruition. they came up against Hills Heat. Sydney be crowned world club champions.

Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness Elite Athlete Program (EAP) member Emma Jeffcoat enjoyed a recent successful stint at the ITU World Triathlon Championships in London, coming away with silver and bronze medals in Under 19 events. Jeffcoat was selected in the Australian Junior team for the world triathlon grand finals in two events. In the World Aquathon Championship, incorporating a 1km swim and a 5km run, she came second to countrywoman Natalea Smith, after recording the fastest swim leg. Smith (33min 53sec) won the gold medal from Jeffcoat (33:59), with Great Britain’s Lauren York (35:42) collecting the bronze. Jeffcoat backed up three days later to win bronze in the women’s Under 19 World Triathlon Championship, which incorporated a 750m swim, a 20km bicycle leg and a 5km run. U.S triathlete Malia Ellington won the event in 1:11.42, from Australia’s Elyse Foster (1:12.57) and Jeffcoat (1:13.46). Jeffcoat recorded the fastest swim leg of 9min 36sec in the event. Jeffcoat attended St. Luke’s Grammar School at Dee Why on Sydney’s northern beaches before enrolling in a Bachelor of Advanced Nursing degree at the University of Sydney this year. She is a welcome addition to the star-studded Sydney University Athletics Club.

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