RMIT & Monash Ultimate Frisbee players fly in the SUG gold medal match (photo: Davis Harrigan)
Another year, and another Unigames has been wrapped up. Held in the city of Wodonga, and some sports in Albury, 1,950 students descended on the town this week to contest 14 sports, with the desire to win a gold medal or secure the overall championship trophy. Continue reading
In close, La Trobe & Melbourne University (photo: Davis Harrigan)
Once again, the city of Wodonga greeted competitors with a slight chill, but no sign of rain.
With all sports beginning to hit the peak stage of their respective divisions, securing as many wins as possible became crucial in the race for a top spot. Continue reading
Swinburne v UTAS, men’s futsal (photo: Davis Harrigan)
Fog in Wodonga on the first day of Southern University Games competition greeted the cross country competitors on a picturesque but somewhat muddy La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga campus. Continue reading
The Griffith Uni Cheer team hard at training for SUG (photo: Rix Ryan Photography)
(This article was first seen here at Australian University Sport)
Every year, the demand and popularity of cheerleading at Southern University Games is increasing.
So much so, that this year, the competition has attracted a team from Griffith University on the Gold Coast. Continue reading
La Trobe cheerleaders at training (photo: Davis Harrigan)
To be ready for a highly demanding and physical competition, you need to prepare both as a team and individually.
Ahead of the 2014 Southern University Games in Wodonga, that’s exactly what the La Trobe University Ultimate Frisbee team is striving to achieve. Continue reading
University students at the Be The Influence workshop get creative (photo: Davis Harrigan)
(This article was first seen here, for Australian University Sport)
Australian University Sport (AUS) hosted the third of five leadership workshops for university students on Wednesday. The workshop was held at the Australian Catholic University (ACU), Melbourne campus, involving 45 students, team captains and a number of university staff who will be attending the 2014 Southern University Games in Wodonga next month. Continue reading
Last year I was fortunate enough to be a part of the La Trobe University Uni Games team at both the regional and Australian competitions, as part of the dedicated media team. Continue reading
La Trobe hockey player Bethany Stewart chases down her UWA opponent on Day 2 (photo mine)
Warm weather and some serious competition. For one week the Gold Coast played host to almost 9,000 students from 41 universities and tertiary institutions for the biggest Australian University Games in history. Continue reading
La Trobe (right) v Griffith on Thursday at Labrador (photo mine)
Men’s Volleyball
La Trobe dft by University of New South Wales 1-3
La Trobe dft by Bond University 1-3
To play volleyball you need agility, quick arms and sharp eyes. Pace is the name of the game, and at Bond University on Thursday morning, La Trobe took on the University of New South Wales. Continue reading
Women’s Basketball Team, 2013 AUG (photo mine)
TENPIN BOWLING
La Trobe dft University of Adelaide 5-0
La Trobe dft University of New South Wales 3-2
La Trobe dft Griffith University 5-0
Taking on Adelaide University in the morning, the hard nights and long days were really beginning to take their toll. Continue reading
