Want to compete against some of Australia's best student athletes? Charles Sturt University is a participating member of UniSport Australia, providing student with various opportunities to represent their university throughout the year.
UniSport Nationals is our flagship event where students can represent Team Charles Sturt across 20+ sports, against 40+ other educational institutions across the country over a week-long period in a set location within Australia. Think the Olympics for Australian Universities!
Whether you’re studying on campus or online, Uni Nationals are your chance to represent Team Charles Sturt against Australia’s best student-athletes.
All other sports will be selected based of information submitted in EOI form.
Expressions of Interest for 2026 events are now open
Outside of the main UniSport Nationals event there are also multiple single sport events that provide further opportunities for athletes to represent their university in sports such as:
UniSport Nationals is Australia's largest annual sport's competition, attracting over 7000 University students each year across 41 universities.
Over 30 sports are on offer and Charles Sturt University Sport sends squads away each year to compete against the biggest and best from around the country.
Charles Sturt Uni Sport will send for specific sports based on the interest and commitment from Charles Sturt students. Regardless of which campus you are based at (or are studying online), all Charles Sturt students will compete under Charles Sturt University at UniSport Nationals.
Where: Perth, WA
When: 27 September to 2 October
Sports:
M = Men's, W = Women's, X = Mixed, O = Open
Certain sports have specific criteria – for example Swimming and Athletics. Competitors in these sports MUST be able to demonstrate recent attainment of minimum qualifying times/distances etc. This can generally be shown via online results at events such as State Championships or similar. If you are not able to demonstrate qualifying standards you will not be permitted to compete.
For team sports, selections will be made via trials. Individual sports are not required to trial. If Charles Sturt Uni Sport believes a team will not be competitive at a given event, it reserves the right to refuse entry for that team.
If you're unable to attend trials at the designated campuses (Port Mac, Bathurst, Wagga, Orange and Albury), we understand that circumstances vary. However, it's crucial to note that physical attendance at trials is preferred as it provides the best opportunity for us to assess your skills and performance.
For online students or those unable to physically attend, submitting playing footage is an available alternative. While we encourage all aspiring participants to explore this option, please be aware that being present at trials in person is highly recommended for a more comprehensive evaluation in the selection process.
Students are responsible for organising their transportation to and from Nationals. This encompasses daily travel from your accommodation to your playing facilities. Please make the necessary arrangements to guarantee timely and efficient travel throughout the event.
Yes. It is the responsibility of each team or individual to arrange their own meals and snacks during the event. The accommodation for the Gold Coast event features self-contained apartments equipped with cooking facilities, offering the opportunity to prepare your own food. Additionally, consider coordinating team dinners as a cost-effective option.
Estimated costs for Uni Nationals, based on last year's figures, are as follows:
Additionally, consider factoring in travel costs and food expenses for the week. Please note that these are estimates from the previous year, and we will provide updated cost details as soon as UniSport releases their 2026 registration fees. Stay tuned for the most accurate and current information.
Yes, members of our Elite Athlete Program who are competing at the state or national level in the current calendar year will have their UniSport registration costs waived.