2024 UniSport Nationals to attract over 6,000 student-athletes to Canberra

With just one month to go, the 2024 UniSport Nationals are expected to attract over 6,000 student-athletes to Canberra between 7th and 13th September.

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

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

UniSport Australia Chief Executive Mark Sinderberry notes “the 2024 UniSport Nationals promises to be a landmark event for competing student-athletes. This year’s Nationals will spotlight some of our remarkable emerging talent from across the nation and reignite university rivalries. Canberra is ready to welcome and celebrate these incredible competitors, and we’re excited to witness the spirit of sportsmanship and excellence that defines this event.”

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

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

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

Unity Day: Unity Day will take place on Wednesday 11th September 2024 and is a celebration of inclusivity through sport. Unity day aims to increase awareness of the importance of the inclusion of all diverse groups within the university student population. UniSport will deliver onsite activations at each sport hub to highlight key messaging of Unity Day. UniSport will be working with university student ambassadors.

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

Volunteers Needed:
Registrations for Nationals Volunteers are open. If you are looking for an action-packed week, filled with sport, camaraderie, and fun, UniSport Nationals in Canberra are just for you. Visit the official UniSport Australia website for more information on how you can get involved in this incredible event. 

Watching the Event:
Select Nationals events will be broadcast live on UniSportTV, with regular updates on events and results posted on the official UniSport Australia website and social media pages. Follow UniSport on Facebook and Instagram to stay informed.