Want to represent the University of Adelaide in intervarsity competition? There are heaps of opportunities to do this at all levels of competition throughout the academic year.
SA Challenge
A state-based intervarsity competition where the focus is on fun and participation, but not without fierce competition between us and our closest rivals (UniSA, Flinders Uni). Sports vary each year, but there is always a range of ball sports, racket sports, and bat and ball sports to choose from. Entry is just $10 per competition which includes a playing shirt.
2024 Schedule:
DETAILS FOR sa challenge 2025 WILL BE RELEASED CLOSER TO SEMESTER 1
If you'd like to be kept in the loop and find out when the schedule is released and registrations open, please follow us on Instagram!
UniSport Nationals
An annual festival of University sport, with 2025 being held in Gold Coast, QLD. There are over 30 sports that you could represent the University of Adelaide in, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, cycling, lawn bowls, and many many more.
More information can be found on the UniSport Australia website, but keep an eye on the Adelaide University Sport social media or complete our 2025 EOI form.
It is an AU Sport and Fitness requirement that you are a current Univeristy of Adelaide student enrolled in Semester Two to be eligible to register for UniNationals.
UniSport National Championships
The national level competitions that are not offered at UniSport Nationals. These include T20 Cricket, 3x3 Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Distance Running, and many more. Whilst these events aren't quite to the same scale as UniSport Nationals, they are a great opportunity to compete on a national stage!
SCHEDULE FOR 2024:
| Sport | Date | Location |
| Athletics | 22-24 April | Gold Coast Performance Centre, QLD |
| Triathlon | 26-27 April | Peoplecare Wollongong Triathlon Festival, NSW |
| Swimming | 16-18 May | NSW Sydney Open, NSW |
| 3x3 Basketball | 27-29 May | Monash University, VIC |
| Indigenous Nationals | 23-27 June | University of Western Australia, Perth WA |
| Distance Running | 5-6 July | Gold Coast Marathon, QLD |
| T20 Cricket | 28 July - 1 August | Sunshine Coast, QLD |
| Cross Country | TBC | TBC |
| Snow | TBC | Thredbo, NSW |
| Uni Nationals | 27 September - 3 October | Gold Coast, QLD |
If you're interested in competing in 2025 complete the EOI here
Indigenous Nationals
If you are Indigenous or Torrens Strait Islander, you might want to consider representing the University of Adelaide and Wirltu Yarlu at Indigenous Nationals 2025. They will be held in Boorloo Country (Perth, WA) from 23-27 June 2025 at University of Western Australia. All sports are mixed gender, and whilst there is a fun and social atmosphere around the event, the competition on the field is intense! This is a great opportunity for First Nations Australians to come together, share stories, and celebrate culture through the medium of sport.
Express Interest for 2025 Indigenous Nationals here
UBL
Adelaide University Sport are very excited that we had both male and female University Basketball League teams for 2024. The UBL is a student-only basketball league, which ran from March to May 2024. We had 4 home rounds in April, as well as 6 other away rounds.
Dates and information for 2025 are still to be announced. Stay tuned and follow us on our social channels to be first to hear the news!
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UTL
Following on from the success of the University Basketball League (UBL) and a successful pilot in 2024, UniSport in collaboration with Tennis Australia will be bringing the University Tennis League (UTL) back to the courts in 2025. The UTL is a competitive event bringing together universities from across Australia to compete in mixed tennis tournaments. The 2025 UTL is planned for Semester 2 and will consist of qualifying fixtures played within four regions (north, east, south and west) with the top team in each region progressing to finals. Stay tuned and follow us on our social channels to be first to hear the news!
For more info, please contact sports@adelaide.edu.au