Adelaide University Sport and Fitness has partnered with Sport SA to deliver the annual Women in Sport Brunch.

Join us for a morning of brunch and networking featuring athletes, coaches and media personalities discussing the power of sport and its role in creating career pathways, developing leaders and strong, connected communities.

This year's event will once again be hosted by media personality and radio presenter, Ali Clarke.

We are pleased to announce our panellists for 2024...
 

SOPHIE EDWARDS

Sophie Edwards is an Australian track and road cyclist, who achieved a new Australian record in the individual pursuit at the 2018 Junior Track World Championships. Graduating with a Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (advanced) from the University of Adelaide in 2021, she served as a committee member of the Adelaide University Cycling Club and received the prestigious Adelaide University Sport and Bob Heddle Scholarship. A gold medalist in the Women’s Team Pursuit at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Sophie is now pursuing post-graduate medicine, training full-time, and aiming for selection in the Paris Olympics.

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ALANA TILLER

Alana Tiller is a vision-impaired athlete with Oculocutaneous Albinism, who navigates life with around 3% vision, with assistance from her guide dog, Rocket. A third-year Bachelor of Psychological Science student at the University of Adelaide, Alana excelled in athletics before embracing para athlete sport, particularly Goalball, earning silver in the 2019 IBSA Goalball Youth World Championships. In 2020, she ventured into 10m air rifle shooting, aided by infrared LED audio-sighting equipment. Guided by the National Rifle Talent Coach of Shooting Australia, Alana aims to challenge perceptions, showcasing the capabilities of vision-impaired athletes internationally.

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AMY GORE

Amy Gore is an extraordinary surfer who has been surfing since age 8, clinched U18 and U16 state titles by 14 and began her professional surfing career at 16. She boasts victories at the Hurley Winter Classic in 2019 and 2022, and consecutive Queen of the Bowl championships. In 2023, she secured 2nd place at the Australian University National Surfing Championships, and in 2024, she achieved 9th place at the LA Union International Pro in the Philippines. Overcoming a full spinal fusion at 14, Amy triumphed in a surf championship just five months later. Dedicated to her craft, she trains six times a week while pursuing a teaching degree, embodying resilience and passion for surfing.

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MATTHEW CLARKE

Matthew Clarke is the senior coach for the Adelaide AFLW team.

Recognised as one of the best tap ruckmen of his time, Clarke returned to West Lakes to lend his experience after representing the Crows in 118 games and four finals series. A journeyman as a player, Clarke was first drafted and delisted by Richmond without playing a senior game, before making his AFL debut with the Brisbane Bears as a lanky 19-year-old in 1993. After 130 games, a Best and Fairest and two runners-up placings, Clarke was picked up by Adelaide ahead of the 2000 season before winding up his career at St Kilda in 2007. An intelligent man on and off the field, coaching came as a natural evolution for Clarke, and he has served as the Club's Ruck Coach since 2008.

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This year, we are pleased to welcome our community partner, Happy Boxes Project. 

Everyday, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in our own backyard go without access to the essential hygiene products and basic toiletries we rely on to take care of ourselves.

At this year's event we invite attendees to bring an item with them from the following list - body wash or soap, roll on deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrush and toothpaste, sanitary items (pads are the preferred option), hairbrush, or towel. You can also bring luxury items like face wash, lip balm, hair accessories, skin care or culturally sensitive makeup products.

We will collect all donated items at the event and provide to Happy Boxes to help make a difference!

Sponsorship opportunities and exhibition booths are still available!

To find out more about how your organisation can support our event in 2024 click here. 

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