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SEMESTER 2 2010

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Semester 1 shaped up as a time of development and progress. UWA Sports was proud to introduce its inaugural Outdoor Leadership Development and

Team Building Program which saw a number of selected students participate in a range of outdoor activities to test and advance their potential as emerging leaders. View pages 12-14 to read up on all the exciting adventures experienced and desired outcomes achieved.

Get ready for the Games as we are awaiting 5,000 university students from all over Australia to arrive in Perth in September. With UWA hosting the Australian University Games and only a few weeks to go, this is your chance to represent UWA as either a student athlete on or a volunteer off the field. So get involved, show your pride for UWA and help us win the Games on our home grounds! Please view page 28 for more information.

As UWA Sports is expanding its facilities, services and programs over the next months, we give you plenty of opportunities to get active: UWA students, staff, graduates, and the general public, EVERYBODY is welcome to participate!

I encourage you to browse through the magazine in front of you, discover the extensive range of activities, get informed, get inspired and get involved!

Bruce Meakins Executive Director

Welcome back to Recreate® for a fresh and recharged start to a new semester! It’s half way through the year, so let’s grasp the opportunity to look back on past events, achievements and highlights and, even more importantly, ahead to the exciting times to come!

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How to Enrol

in Person: Enrol at the UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre reception

Phone: Call us on 6488 2286. Please have your valid credit card details ready.

Fax: Fax your enrolment form to: UWA Sports, Attention: Recreate®, 6488 1043

Email: Email your enrolment form to [email protected]

Mail: Mail your enrolment form to UWA Sports, Attention: Recreate®, 35 Stirling Hwy, M412, Crawley 6009

Recreate® Course Enrolments

option 1: 19 July – 1 August

option 2: 23 August – 5 September

option 3: 27 September – 10 October

During enrolment times you have the choice of enrolling in multiple options at a time to secure your continuous spot in a preferred course.

Recreate® Course duration

Unless otherwise stated, all courses run for five weeks.

Who Can Enrol? Everybody!

Anyone can participate – UWA Students, UWA Staff, UWA Graduates, UWA Alumni and the general public are encouraged to enrol. UWA Sport Association Members receive a 25% discount off all courses.

HOW TO ENROL & GET INVOLVED

nEW! You now have three options to enrol in Recreate® Courses: Enrolments for Semester 2 Recreate® courses open on 19 July, 23 August and 27 September 2010.

Enrolment Forms

Enrolment forms are available online and can be downloaded from www.sport.uwa.edu.au/forms

Cancellations

If a course is cancelled due to insufficient numbers, fees will be refunded in full and you will be notified. All refunds will be issued as cheques and mailed to participants.

Refunds

Changes to your enrolment will only be accepted before the course commences. Refunds will not be given after this date for withdrawal from classes without a medical certificate. All requests must be in writing and received within 10 days of withdrawal from the course. All refunds incur a 10% administration fee (min $10), to be deducted from the refund (unless the refund results from a course cancellation).

injuries

The UWA Sport & Recreation Association (UWA Sports) and/or employees cannot be liable for any personal injuries or accidents arising from participation in any UWA Sports course or activity unless the organisation is deemed negligent. Participants must be physically and mentally capable to undertake the activity they involve themselves in.

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Preference will be given to enrolments in person. Mail, phone and fax enrolments will be processed within 48 hours. If you wish to confirm your enrolment please call the UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre on 6488 2286.

UWA Sport Association and Recreation & Fitness Centre Memberships

Please download a membership form from: www.sport.uwa.edu.au/forms.

Evening Social Sports (ESS)

Registrations close 21 July 2010. Season starts 26 July 2010.

For registrations please contact: Daniel Ogle [email protected]

Uni Sport For Kids (USFK)

2010 Winter Program runs from 5-19 July.

2010 Spring Program runs from 4-11 October

For USFK registrations, please email: [email protected]


ConTEnTS

Editor and Advertising EnquiriesBea SonnenbergTel: (08) 6488 4659

Contributing WritersColin YeoGrey Johnston

ArtworkScruffyDog Designs

PrintingOptima PressMatt ClarkeTel: (08) 9445 8380

Contact directoryUWA Recreation & Fitness CentreTel: (08) 6488 2286

UWA Watersports & Leadership CentreTel: (08) 6488 3077

UWA Sports ParkTel: (08) 6488 3077

Email queries:[email protected]

Recreate® magazine is produced by the dedicated team at The University of Western Australia Sport & Recreation Association Inc.Tel: (08) 6488 2286Fax: (08) 6488 1043Email: [email protected]: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

Cover:Participant in the Outdoor Leadership and Team Building Program (Photographer Nathan Johnston)

UWA Sports Mission“To provide high quality sport & recreation opportunities and experiences at UWA through membership and participation.”

Copyright © No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system without the permission of the publisher. Opinions expressed in Recreate® are not necessarily those of the UWA or affiliated Clubs believe that the material produced in this publication is accurate, but gives no warranty in relation thereto and disclaims all liability for claims against the UWA or affiliated Clubs, its employees, agents, or any other person, which may rise from any person acting on the materials contained herein.

03Editorial

04How to Enrol & Get involved

06-07UWA Sports FacilitiesUWA Recreation & Fitness Centre

UWA Watersports & Leadership Centre

UWA Sports Park

UWA International Martial Arts Centre

UWA Aquatic & Rehabilitation Centre

08-10University SportInter-Faculty Inter-College Tertiary Sports WA

11Community SportEvening Social Sports

Uni Sport for Kids

12-14Feature Story:Leaders in the Making

15UWA Elite Athlete ProfileMichaela Anderson

16UWA Sport Association Membership

17Recreation & Fitness Centre Memberships

18-22Enrol in a Recreate® Course!

23-24UWA Club news

25Feature Club:Handball at UWA Gathers Momentum

26-27UWA Club & Team Contacts

28-30Upcoming Events2010 Rebel Sport City To Surf

2010 UWA Staff Sports Fun Day

32UWA Sports Scene

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UWA Recreation & Fitness CentreThe University of Western Australia Carpark 1 Crawley 6009

Phone: (08) 6488 2286 Fax: (08) 6488 1043 Email: [email protected]

opening HoursCourts: Mon-Thurs 6am-11pm Fri 6am-8pm Sat-Sun 8am-7pm

Fitness Centre:Mon-Thurs 6am-8:30pm Fri 6am-8pm Sat-Sun 8am-2pm

The UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre is the fitness and social hub on campus. It is open to everyone, providing UWA and its neighbouring community with high quality, affordable services and facilities.

The Centre is home to:• Fullyequippedfitnesscentre - Over 40 machine weights - Over 40 cardio machines - Heavy & free weights area

• Morethan50groupfitnessclassesa week

• Fitnessappraisals

• Recreate® courses including Kickboxing, Weight No More, Shape Up etc.

• Courts: - Tennis - Volleyball - Badminton - Table tennis - Indoor soccer - Netball - Basketball - Squash

• Sportsshop

UWA SPORTS FACILITIES

UWA Watersports & leadership CentreThe University of Western Australia Carpark 23 Crawley 6009


opening HoursMon-Thurs 8:30am-8pm Fri 8:30am-5pm Sat-Sun closed

The UWA Watersports Complex is situated on the banks of the famous Swan River and boasts sweeping views of the city skyline, Matilda Bay and Perth’s iconic Kings Park across the water. It offers an inspiring and relaxed atmosphere to pursue an active lifestyle.

The Complex is home to:• Recreate® courses including Yoga,

Pilates, Salsa, Argentine Tango, Photography etc.

• UWAStaffFitness

• Facility&functionhire(WatersportsComplex & Boatshed)

• StateSailingCentre

• LeadershipOpportunities

UWA Sports ParkMcGillivray Road Mt Claremont 6010


UWA Sports Park boasts 33 hectares of sporting facilities and playing fields, only a few minutes drive from the UWA Crawley Campus and the CBD. It is fast becoming the premier sporting complex in Perth, being adjacent to Challenge Stadium and WAIS and the new State Athletics and Basketball stadiums.

UWA Sports Park is home to:• UWATennisCentreofferingadult

and junior social tennis, pennant competitions, coaching, social events and a range of other services. Tennis courts are available all daylight hours.

• Sportinggroundhire:tennis,hockey, rugby, AFL, soccer, baseball and cricket

• Clubroomhire

• UWASuperturfcomplex

• Socialhockeyandsoccercompetitions


FACILITIES

UWA international Martial Arts CentreCorner of Princess and Goldsworthy Roads Claremont WA 6010


The Indoor Sports Hall was the location for the 2007 & 2009 Indian Rim Asian University Games Judo Competition and also hosted the State Judo Championships in April 2008. The facilities are available for hire to all members of the general public and to UWA Sport Association Members (at a discounted price).

The Centre is home to:• IndoorSportsHall - Martial Arts Dojo - Volleyball - Badminton - Performing Arts Stage

• GrassOval

UWA Aquatic & Rehabilitation CentreParkway (entrance no 3), Nedlands The University of Western Australia School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health M408, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009

The UWA Aquatic Centre features three swimming pools, including a purpose built water polo pool. The pool is 25m x 33m, meaning that not only is it suitable for teaching, lap training and rehabilitation sessions, but also meets the requirements for hosting top level water polo matches.

Public Hours (6 lane outdoor pool only)Mon 6:00am-7:45am, 11:30am-2:00pm & 6:00pm-7:30pm* Tue 11:30am-2:00pm & 6:00pm-7:30pm*

Wed 6:00am-7:45am, 11:30am-2:00pm & 6:00pm-7:30pm* Thu 11:30am-2:00pm & 6:00pm-7:30pm* Fri 6:00am-7:45am & 11:30am-2:00pm Sat & Sun 12:00pm-2:00pm*only during the summer months

The Centre is home to:• UWA Uniswim which offers swimming lessons and

squads for adults and children. Phone: (08) 6488 2277 Fax: (08) 6488 1039 Email: [email protected] Web: www.uniswim.uwa.edu.au

• UWA Health & Rehabilitation Program providing evidence based programs directed and supervised by accredited clinical exercise physiologists and physiotherapists. Phone: (08) 6488 3333 Email: [email protected]

• Water polo – for further information please contact Richard Pengelly Phone: (08) 6488 2363 Email: [email protected]

• Triathlon – for further information please contact Grant Landers Phone: (08) 6488 2474 Email: [email protected]

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UNIVERSITY SPORT

open to students from: Economics, Medicine, Sport Science, Engineering, Indigenous Studies, Science, Arts and Law

date Sport venueSemester 2

Tue 3 August Staff vs Students Basketball Recreation CentreWed 4 August College vs Faculty Basketball (Men & Women) Recreation CentreWed 11 August Volleyball (Men & Women) Recreation CentreWed 18 August Ultimate Frisbee (Mixed) James OvalTue 24 August The Great Run (Men & Women) James OvalWed 1 September Athletics (Men & Women) James OvalWed 27 October @4pm College vs Faculty T20 Cricket James OvalFri 5 November UWA Staff Sports Fun Day Riley Oval

All competitions start at 1:15pm unless indicated otherwise.

Contact: Rachel Cook phone 6488 1955 email [email protected]

2010 UWA Inter-Faculty Calendar

Law, 2010 Inter-Faculty Men’s Tennis Champions

2010 Inter-Faculty Competition

ladders after Semester 1

STRiCKlAnd Cup (Women) GoydER Cup (Men) ovERAll

1 Law (55.5 points)2 Sport Science (54 points)2 Engineering (54 points)4 Ecoms (51 points)5 Medicine/Dentistry (49 points)6 Arts/Architecture (22.5 points)7 Indigenous Studies (19 points)8 Science (7 points)

1 Law (60 points)2 Ecoms (51 points)3 Sport Science (49 points)4 Medicine/Dentistry (44 points)5 Engineering (41.5 points)6 Arts/Architecture (36 points)7 Indigenous Studies (23.5 points)8 Science (19 points)

1 Law (115.5 points)2 Sport Science (103 points)3 Ecoms (102 points)4 Engineering (95.5 points)5 Medicine/Dentistry (93 points)6 Arts/Architecture (58.5 points)7 Indigenous Studies (42.5 points)8 Science (26 points)


UnivERSiTy SPORT

date Sport venue Time CollegeSemester 2

Sun 1 August Hockey Sports Park 9:30am St Catherine’s CollegeSun 8 August Hockey Sports Park 9:30am St Catherine’s CollegeSun 15 August Volleyball Recreation Centre 9:30am Currie HallWed 18 August Cross Country Crawley Campus 5:30pm St George’s CollegeSun 22 August Squash/Badminton Recreation Centre 9:30am TrinitySun 5 September Athletics (field events) Sports Park 9:30am St Catherine’s CollegeWed 8 September Athletics James Oval 6:30pm St Catherine’s College

Contact: Patrick Anderson email [email protected]

2010 UWA Inter-College Calendar

2010 Inter-College Competition

ladders after Semester 1

WiSCA Cup (Women) niCHolSon Cup (Men)

1 St Thomas More College (62 points)2 Trinity (50 points)3 St George’s College (36 points)3 St Catherine’s College (36 points)5 Currie Hall (28 points)

1 Trinity (64 points)2 Currie Hall (48 points)3 St George’s College (46 points)4 St Thomas More College (40 points)

Another semester of furious Inter-College sporting rivalry came to an end with the traditional ‘showpiece’ fixtures of Nicholson Cup (men) football and WICSA Cup (women) netball contested over the first couple of weekends in May.

At the end of a semester where too much sport was never enough, the Trinity boys and St Thomas More girls were red hot favourites to take out the respective titles, having both been triumphant in four of the

UNIVERSITY SPORT

Inter-College Football & Netball Showdown

six sports contested to that date. However, victory for both was far from assured: the St George’s teams were the defending champions for both sports, while St Catherine’s has a perennially strong netball team and both Tommy and Currie Hall were spied training for football on Riley Oval in the weeks leading up to the competition. Needless to say, the culmination of a great semester of sport had everyone involved just a little on edge.

The netball competition wound up with some great games between Tommy, George’s and Cat’s. In the end though, the St Thomas More WICSA juggernaut of 2010 just kept powering along as the girls swept the competition to claim their fifth title from seven sports contested during the semester. Following the completion of netball, all eyes turned to Sports Park and

the final two games of football – the undisputable zenith of Nicholson Cup competition.

In the highly anticipated battle for top position between Trinity and St George’s, Trinity won the toss and chose to kick with a strong breeze that was blowing from straight over the goal umpire’s hat. From that moment on, however, the sporting gods shone on the George’s boys, and for the first ten minutes of the match it seemed they could do no wrong. The game never really recovered from this barnstorming start, and although it developed into a tight, end-to-end tussle, the Trinity fire was doused well before the final siren as St George’s went back-to-back with a comfortable victory.

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2010 Vice Chancellor’s CupInter-University Rowing, Paddling, Sailing Regatta

2010 Tertiary Sports W.A. Competitionladder after Semester 1

1 The University of Western Australia 119 points2 Curtin University of Technology 103 points3 Edith Cowan University 96 points4 Notre Dame University Australia 69 points5 Murdoch University 67 points

date Sport venueSemester 2

31 July – 1 August Regional Challenge - (Mixed) Basketball, ECU Bunbury Campus Volleyball, Netball & Soccer Fri 13 August Futsal (Mixed), Dodgeball (Mixed), Pool (Open) Curtin Stadium, BentleyFri 20 August Basketball (Mixed) ECU Sports Centre, JoondalupSun 29 August Rebel Sport City to Surf Perth CBD to City Beach26 September – 1 October National University Invitational Sailing Regatta UWA, Matilda Bay, Royal Perth Yacht Club26 September – 1 October Australian University Games Perth, various venues

Contact: Jeannette Meakins phone 6488 3922 email [email protected]

The Swan River, the UWA Boat Club and the Royal Perth Yacht Club set the scene for this year’s Vice Chancellor’s Cup held on 7 May.

Rowing & PaddlingThe main event and highlight of the VC Cup was the win of the UWA’s Men’s Eight over Curtin. Four years in the making, the UWA men impressively reclaimed the title of VC Cup Rowing Champions.

UWA’s Women’s Four once again came

out on top of the competition.

UWA staff member Eddie Stoelwinder

was the fi rst across the line in the

contested Mixed Ski Race.

SailingThe Sailing Regatta was based out

of the Royal Perth Yacht Club using

Foundation 36 yachts supplied by Swan

River Sailing as well as UWA’s own

yacht, ‘UWA Centennial’. Consisting

of a total of fi ve races, the competition

shaped up as a close battle for the title

of Regatta Champion. In the end, it all came down to the fi nal race with the crew from Notre Dame emerging as the most consistent team and taking out the top spot. UWA I came runner up, Curtin placed third and UWA II fourth.

The fi rst National University Invitational Sailing Regatta will be held in conjunction with the 2010 Australian University Games in Perth from 26 September to 1 October and Western Australian universities are expected to perform strongly.

UWA, 2010 TSWA Mixed Touch Champions

open to students representing: Curtin, ECU, Murdoch, Notre Dame and UWA and by invitation – TAFE & PIBT

2010 Tertiary Sports W.A. Calendar

Tertiary Sports WA would like to remind everyone to support their mates to drink responsibly and stay safe tonight.

2010 Semester 1 Honour Roll

SPoRT WinnER RUnnER-UP

Monday Netball Div 1 Mighty Ducks Lords Of The Ring

Monday Netball Div 2 Archi Crew Cheesegraters

Monday Netball Div 3 Mallesowns Netball A-Team

Monday Netball Div 4 Pking Woodies Fish Fingers

Monday Volleyball The Joy Of Sets W Peck MV’s

Monday Men’s Soccer Default Kampung Estate

Monday Mixed Soccer Felone Lisa White Team

Tuesday Netball Div 1 Redskins Up Dogs

Tuesday Netball Div 2 Team Extreme G

Tuesday Netball Women Tommy More Cupid Stunts

Tuesday Touch Div 1 Backdoor Hat

Tuesday Touch Div 2 Fructos 2 Happy Dumpers

Wednesday Men’s Soccer Felone 2 Delay No More

Wednesday Mixed Soccer Name Undecided Spirax Notebook

Thursday Basketball Soul In The Hole Jez’s Mixed Nuts

Highlights

• FeloneandFelone2dothedoublebywinningMondayMixedandWednesdayMen’s Soccer.

• MightyDucks,whowinNetballDiv1,willbecompetingatthisyear’sAustralian University Games!

• NameUndecidedwinsWednesdayMixedSocceronpenalties4-3againstSpirax Notebook.


CoMMUniTy SPORT

COMMUNITY SPORT

EvEninG SoCiAl SPoRTS2010 Semester 2 Season 26 July – 15 october

A new season of social sports is set to start with competitions to be contested over the length of the semester.

Semester 2 Season: Starts Mon 26 July 2010 and runs for 12 weeks.

Uni SPoRT FoR KidS2010 Winter Program: 5-19 July 2010 Spring Program: 4-11 october

Uni Sport For Kids (USFK) runs during school holidays and is a fun and exciting multi-sport day camp for children aged 5 to 12. USFK exposes children to many different sports in a friendly, non-competitive environment.

With the focus on participation and having a good time, this program is excellent for introducing kids to new sports and keeping them active and happy during the school holidays.

USFK is run by an experienced team of enthusiastic leaders who are well trained in a variety of sports and possess a first aid certificate, a current police clearance and a Working With Children Check.

For more information please email [email protected] or visit www.sport.uwa.edu.au/community_sport/usfk

Winning Mixed Netball team, the Mighty Ducks

Registrations:

Close Wed 21 July.

Sports:Mixed BasketballMixed NetballMixed TouchMen’s and Mixed SoccerMixed VolleyballMixed UltimateMixed Water Polo

Please note: Sports are subject to change.

open to AnyBody, so get your mates together, register a team and play the sports you love!

For more information and registration please email [email protected] or visit www.sport.uwa.edu.au/community_sport/ess

Testimonial“April 2010 was the first time my five year old daughter tried Uni Sport For Kids, and it was a great success! She came home each day having learnt new sports, tired and went to bed at bed time! Thanks to Uni Sport For Kids, I now have a five year old soccer star! The program has given me a lot of direction as to what she likes, as she was able to try many different sports. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone whose child changes their mind about activities every few months.” Sally, Nedlands

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Leaders in the Making

Living in a residential college can be an enriching and

immersive experience as residents get to interact with fellows

from all walks of life and very often from different parts of

the globe. In an effort to enhance their students’ lifestyle

and UWA experience, residential college Currie Hall recently

partnered with UWA Sports and the Department of Sport

and Recreation (DSR), spearheading the first ever Outdoor

Leadership Development and Team Building Program targeted

at selected UWA students living in a residential college. The

goal of this program is to develop leaders in the various student

communities by exposing them to a range of outdoor challenges

and testing them in unfamiliar environments.


FEATURE STORY

let’s get wetThe program kicked off with some paddle training. Selected participants completed a paddling course for beginners, which covered basic skills such as stroke techniques and kayak maneuvering. After successfully passing the course, the group took off to the Blackwood River for a weekend paddling expedition in wild waters. The rowers were constantly challenged by having to navigate through moving water and over long periods without rest. However, the rowing proved to be one of the highlights of the trip, and some even wished that there were more rapids to tackle! Participants also experienced the nights camping out in the wilderness which opened up the chance to acquire some ‘man/

woman vs wild’ skills. From water to land, the participants were treated to an enriching experience which tested their mettle and broadened their minds.

Surf’s upWith magnificent beaches at Perth’s doorstep and the ocean being an inseparable part of the Western Australian lifestyle, Scarborough Beach became the location of yet another aquatic activity: surf training! Under the supervision of qualified Surfing Australia coaches a selected group of future leaders took on the waves. Finding the right balance on the surfboards and thus building up confidence in open water proved to be the major training challenge. However, the day saw new talents emerge and mental and physical thresholds break down.

over the edgeOff to the DSR Bickley Recreation Camp to experience a real cliff hanger during a day of abseiling! Starting on a small boulder and progressing through a variety of abseils, adventurous challenges were put in front of the participants. While it was all in the name of fun, enormous emphasis was placed on abseiling safety, including cliff-top safety, care of equipment, safety checks and correct abseiling techniques. Climbing down the rock outcroppings could best be described as a “challenge by choice”: each individual expanding their own very personal boundaries and comfort zones with the aim of conquering fears and acquiring greater levels of bravery whilst maintaining safety standards.

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Getting off-trackTen selected Currie Hall residents took part in a final mountain biking adventure following some basic bike training which led them into the wilderness of Dwellingup, tackling the Munda Biddi biking trail. Besides spending the weekend exploring the various scenic outdoor trails, the students also picked up some fundamental survival skills by having to prepare their own meals and pitch their own tents in the great outdoors. The weather seemed determined to throw another challenge at them - one memorable moment which occurred during the trip was how the participants had to prepare and cook their food in the pouring rain! The thrill of performing elevated bike jumps, the adrenaline rush experienced on downhill sections, as well as off-track riding will definitely be remembered as trip highlights. Many of the participants commented that they were able to take away valuable lessons, and some described the expedition as allowing them to polish up their bike-riding, maneuvering and orienteering skills.

next stop: MurujugaThe program has been applauded as a huge success by both participants and organisers by surfacing leadership and team building skills in individuals which might not have been revealed otherwise.

So, mission accomplished? For sure. But it doesn’t end here. With all the positive feedback received and results delivered, the Outdoor Leadership Development and Team Building Program is already about to expand. Next stop: Murujuga, located at the Dampier Archipelago. It is the destination of a sea kayaking expedition headed up by UWA Sports and DSR instructors which will set off in July. Amongst other promising candidates, two Currie Hall residents have been selected to join the expedition crew to further develop their newly discovered potential.

you can do it tooThe future is looking more than bright with engaging initiatives continuing to identify and groom leadership potential across the student body. For those interested in taking part in the activities above, ongoing paddling, abseiling and bush walking courses and trips are embedded in our RECREATE® program. With the positive feedback received after the bike trip, UWA Sports is currently looking at offering a mountain bike course to anybody interested in participating. This course will be open to both individuals and group participants, so for expressions of interest, contact Ellen at [email protected].


ATHlETE PROFILE

UWA Elite Athlete Profi leMichaela AndersonAge? 17

degree? Bachelor in Computer Science & Mathematics

Recent Achievements? Silver Individual Pursuit 2010 Australian Track ChampionshipsBronze Scratch Race 2010 Australian Track Championships

Gold Individual Pursuit 2009 Junior World Track ChampionshipsGold Team Pursuit 2009 Junior World Track Championships

Goals for the future? Racing the Team Pursuit in the Olympics.

What are you currently training for? Track Junior World which will be in Italy during the start of August.

Who is your sporting mentor, hero or role model? I don’t really have a role model as I think that each person has to make their own way. But I respect all those who have chased their dream and made it.

How did you get into your sport? I started doing triathlons when I was younger. I was a hopeless bike rider so I went down to the velodrome to get some better bike handling skills. And though I didn’t enjoy it at fi rst, after about a year I stopped doing triathlons and took up cycling.

Favourite food? Mexican.

Favourite movie? Don’t really have a favourite movie. But some movies that I recently enjoyed seeing was Where the Wild Things Are and 500 Days of Summer.

Favourite Tv show? Any early morning cartoons that I can watch before I go out training.

What music do you listen to? Favourite band would be The Strokes. Though I enjoy listening to Iron & Wine, Angus & Julia Stone, Los Campesinos! and Two Door Cinema Club. But anything goes really.

Career ambitions? Cycling wise I’d defi nitely like to go to the Olympics. Though London might be a bit soon defi nitely Rio. And hopefully when my sporting career ends I’d have fi nished university and would like a job as an actuary.

Favourite sporting activity apart from your sport?Don’t do much other than cycling. But the occasional walk with mum is nice, though that’s probably not considered a sport.

if you could travel to anywhere in the world where would you go? Greece. It looks nice in the pictures.

if you could invite three people to dinner, who would they be?Jesus – He’s a given.

Miranda – I’ve recently read the book ‘Picnic At Hanging Rock’ and Miranda (no last name was given) was one of the girls that disappeared that afternoon. I would defi nitely like to hear what she has to say.

And lastly, probably the model in the latest Burberry ads.

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Abseiling Day $60 $80 Sat 8am – 4pm Off Campus 19 Sep 24 Oct

Aikido for Beginners $60 $80 Mon 6:30pm – 8pm UWA International Martial Arts Centre

2 – 30 Aug

Argentine Tango $60 $80 Tue 7pm – 8pm UWA Boat Shed 3 – 31 Aug 7 Sep – 5 Oct 12 Oct – 9 Nov

Bar Course (incl. RSA Certificate)

$60 $80 Mon 6pm – 8pm UWA Watersports Complex 2 – 16 Aug 11 – 25 Oct

Belly Dancing $60 $80 Wed 6:30pm – 7:30pm UWA Boat Shed 4 Aug – 1 Sep 13 Oct – 10 Nov

Bibbulmun Track Day Walk $60 $80 Sun 8am – 4pm Off Campus 12 Sep 17 Oct

Body Pump (UWA Staff only)

$40 $55 Tue 12pm – 12:45pm UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre

3 – 31 Aug 7 Sep – 5 Oct 12 Oct – 9 Nov

$40 $55 Thurs 12pm – 12:45pm UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre

5 Aug – 2 Sep 9 Sep – 7 Oct 14 Oct – 11 Nov

Boot Camp $80 $107 Mon & Wed

6pm – 7pm UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre


Capoeira $60 $80 Tue 5:30pm – 6:30pm UWA Boat Shed 2 – 30 Aug 12 Oct – 9 Nov

Experience AFL $50 $75 Wed 5.00pm – 6.00pm James Oval 4 Aug – 1 Sep

nEW! FemFit (Ladies only)

$120 $160 Mon, Wed & Fri

8am – 9am UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre


nEW! Go Sailing on a Foundation 36 Yacht

$90 $120 Thurs 5pm – 8pm UWA Watersports Complex 16 Sep 29 Oct

Golf for Beginners $110 $147 Sat 9am – 10am Wembley Golf Course 7 Aug – 4 Sept 11 Sep – 9 Oct 16 Oct – 13 Nov

Guitar for Beginners $75 $100 Wed 6pm – 7pm UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre


Kickboxing for Fitness $80 $107 Mon & Wed

7:15pm – 8:15pm UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre


nEW! Meditation $90 $120 Wed 5.00 – 6.30pm UWA Boat Shed 4 Aug – 1 Sep

nEW! Mountain Biking $55 $75 Sat 8.00 – 1.00pm Perth Hills 11 Sep 16 Oct

Paddling for Beginners $45 $60 Tue 5:30pm – 6:30pm UWA Watersports Complex 2 – 30 Aug 7 Sep – 5 Oct 12 Oct – 9 Nov

$45 $60 Thurs 5:30pm – 6:30pm UWA Watersports Complex 5 Aug – 2 Sep 9 Sep – 7 Oct 14 Oct – 11 Nov

Paddling for Intermediates $45 $60 Tue 5:30pm – 6:30pm UWA Watersports Complex 2 – 30 Aug 7 Sep – 5 Oct 12 Oct – 9 Nov

$45 $60 Thurs 5:30pm – 6:30pm UWA Watersports Complex 5 Aug – 2 Sep 9 Sep – 7 Oct 14 Oct – 11 Nov

Paddling over 35’s $45 $60 Wed 5:30pm – 6:30pm UWA Watersports Complex 4 Aug – 1 Sep 8 Sep – 6 Oct 13 Oct – 10 Nov

Paddling Gold over 50’s $50 $50 Tue 1pm – 3pm UWA Watersports Complex 2 – 30 Aug 7 Sep – 5 Oct 12 Oct – 9 Nov

$50 $50 Wed 1pm – 3pm UWA Watersports Complex 4 Aug – 1 Sep 8 Sep – 6 Oct 13 Oct – 10 Nov

Paddling River Trip: Swan/Canning River

$40 $40 Sat 8am – 2pm UWA Watersports Complex 28 Aug 25 Sep 23 Oct

Photography Workshop $75 $100 Tue 6pm – 7:30pm UWA Watersports Complex 2 – 30 Aug 7 Sep – 5 Oct 12 Oct – 9 Nov

Pilates for Beginners $60 $80 Mon 6:30pm – 7:30pm UWA Watersports Complex 2 – 30 Aug 6 Sep – 4 Oct* $48/$64

11 Oct – 8 Nov

$60 $80 Wed 6:30pm – 7:30pm UWA Watersports Complex 4 Aug – 1 Sep 8 Sep – 6 Oct* $48/$64

13 Oct – 10 Nov

Pilates for Intermediates $60 $80 Mon 5:30pm – 6:30pm UWA Watersports Complex 2 – 30 Aug 6 Sep – 4 Oct* $48/$64

11 Oct – 8 Nov

$60 $80 Wed 5:30pm – 6:30pm UWA Watersports Complex 4 Aug – 1 Sep 8 Sep – 6 Oct* $48/$64

13 Oct – 10 Nov


RECREATE® COURSES

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FiTnESS UWA Sports Member

non Member

Enrol: 19 Jul – 1 Aug

Enrol: 23 Aug – 5 Sep

Enrol: 27 Sep – 10 oct

Recreational Skippers Ticket (4 weeks)

$195 $260 Sun 9am – 12pm UWA Watersports Complex 17 Oct – 7 Nov

Riverside Boot Camp $80 $107 Mon & Wed

6:30am – 7:30am Matilda Bay 11 Oct – 10 Nov

$80 $107 Tue & Thurs

6pm – 7pm Matilda Bay 7 Sep – 7 Oct 12 Oct – 11 Nov

Rock Climbing Day $60 $80 Sun 8am – 4pm Off Campus 26 Sep 31 Oct

Running Club for Beginners $20 $27 Mon 6:30am – 7:30am UWA Watersports Complex 2 – 30 Aug 6 Sep – 4 Oct 11 Oct – 8 Nov

Running Club for Intermediates

$20 $27 Wed 6:30am – 7:30am UWA Watersports Complex 4 Aug – 1 Sep 8 Sep – 6 Oct 13 Oct – 10 Nov

Running Club All Levels

$20 $27 Fri 6:30am – 7:30am UWA Watersports Complex 6 Aug – 3 Sep 10 Sep – 8 Oct 15 Oct – 12 Nov

Sailing for Beginners $140 $187 Sat 8:30am – 10:30am UWA Watersports Complex 11 Sep – 9 Oct 16 Oct – 13 Nov

Sailing for Intermediates $140 $187 Sat 8:30am – 10:30am UWA Watersports Complex 16 Oct – 13 Nov

Salsa for Beginners $70 $95 Mon 6:30pm – 7:45pm UWA Boat Shed 2 – 30 Aug 11 Oct – 8 Nov

Salsa for Intermediates $70 $95 Mon 8pm – 9:00pm UWA Boat Shed 2 – 30 Aug 11 Oct – 8 Nov

Savate $40 $55 Thurs 7am – 8:30pm UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre

5 Aug – 2 Sep

Self Defence for Women $80 $107 Tue & Thurs

4pm – 5pm UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre

3 Aug – 2 Sep

Senior First Aid Course $125 $156 Thurs 9am – 4:30pm UWA Watersports Complex 7 Oct

Shape Up $40 $55 Tue 7:15pm – 8:15pm UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre

2 – 30 Aug 7 Sep – 5 Oct 12 Oct – 9 Nov

$40 $55 Thurs 7:15pm – 8:15pm UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre


Spring in the Valley Day Tour $60 $80 Sat 9am – 5pm Off Campus/Swan Valley 9 Oct

Taekwon-Do for Beginners $60 $80 Tue 5:30pm – 6:30pm UWA International Martial Arts Centre

2 – 30 Aug

Tennis for Juniors $45 $60 Wed 4.15pm – 5.15pm UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre


Tennis for Beginners $60 $80 Wed 5:30pm – 7pm UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre


Tennis for Intermediates $60 $80 Wed 7pm – 8:30pm UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre


Weightlifting for Beginners $80 $107 Mon & Wed

8:30pm – 9:30pm UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre

2 Aug – 1 Sep 11 Oct – 10 Nov

Windsurfing for Beginners Sat 8:30am – 10:30am UWA Watersports Complex 11 Sep – 2 Oct 16 Oct – 6 Nov

Wine Appreciation $60 $80 Mon 6pm – 8pm UWA Watersports Complex 6 – 20 Sept 1 – 15 Nov

Yoga for Beginners $90 $120 Tue 5:30pm – 7.00pm UWA Watersports Complex 3 – 31 Aug 7 Sep – 5 Oct* $72/$96

12 Oct – 9 Nov

Yoga Mornings $60 $80 Wed 6:30am – 7:30am UWA Watersports Complex 4 Aug – 1 Sep 8 Sep – 6 Oct* $48/$64

13 Oct – 10 Nov

Yoga Lunchtime $75 $100 Tue 12pm – 12:45pm UWA Boat Shed 3 – 31 Aug 7 Sep – 5 Oct 12 Oct – 9 Nov

nEW! Zumba $40 $55 Wed 12pm – 12:45pm UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre


*No classes will run between 27 September and 3 October due to the venue being unavailable.

Simply choose your course, option and enrol!


Abseiling dayLearn how to abseil on a natural cliff face with this one day course. You’ll spend the day tackling different abseils, from moderate nursery slopes to more challenging overhangs. Please bring a drink, lunch and snacks, comfortable clothing, hiking boots or sneakers, sunscreen, hat and a camera. Be ready to challenge yourself, but more importantly have fun! Location: Boya Quarry (Mountain Quarry).

Aikido for BeginnersAikido is a self defence system that applies the philosophy of control over an opponent rather than harm. Beginners will be taught the art of falling for not only training purposes but also protection against injury in everyday accidents. Participants will learn to avoid trouble through the basic techniques and general principles taught in Aikido.

Argentine Tango Argentine Tango is a true social dance, based on the effortless communication between leader & follower. You will learn elegance, poise, confidence and balance. Teacher Dania Percy has been training in Argentine Tango intensively since 2002 in Montreal, Canada, with top dancers from Buenos Aires and America.

Bar Course (incl RSA Certificate)This three week course covers the legal aspects of bar work, beer drawing and use of equipment, selecting beer, wine and spirits to make up a well stocked bar, wine tasting, dress and presentation and the relationship between the bar person and the public. You will receive a RSA certificate at the completion of the course. Please note: Participants must be at least 18 as of the commencement of the course.

Belly dancingBelly Dancing is fun for all ages! This graceful dance form stresses joy in the movement of the body for enthusiasts from all walks of life. Learn the art of belly dancing with the Angie technique. A great way to tone up the tummy muscles, increase circulation and improve your flexibility to the exotic sounds of Middle Eastern music.

Bibbulmun Track day WalkJoin us for a leisurely stroll along the Bibbulmun Track. Enjoy the wonderful scenery and wildlife as we wonder along the track in Perth’s hills. All you need to bring is a small backpack with your lunch and something to drink. Transport from UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre is provided.

Body Pump® (UWA Staff only)A 45 minute class using barbells and adjustable weights to tone and condition muscles whilst raising metabolic rate for rapid fat-burning. LesMills Body Pump® is proven to be the “world’s fastest way to get in shape”. This Body Pump class is exclusively available to

UWA Staff and runs conveniently during lunch time to accommodate busy work schedules.

Boot CampLook no further! Your search for THE course has just ended. Want to get fit? Or do you THINK you are fit? Join the platoon at Boot Camp and be prepared to be blown away! Our training regime includes commando crawls, interval training, resistance exercises and unarmed combat! Boot Camp battles you through the elements, rain, hail or shine! Reap all the benefits that ALL enlistees have enjoyed! Cardiovascular gains, endurance, toning, and wait…even a slimmer waistline! We guarantee results. So really, what are you waiting for? FALL IN!

CapoeiraCapoeira is a Brazilian non-contact martial art/dance developed and used by the slaves in the 1500’s to fight for their freedom when Brazil started to be colonised by Portugal. Capoeira classes consist of a combination of traditional martial arts, dance, acrobatics, music, playing musical instruments and modern sports science exercises. Gain endurance, flexibility, agility, strength plus an increase in overall fitness. Classes are both challenging and fun!

Experience AFlExperience AFL is for any international student (male or female) studying at UWA to be taught the game of Australian Rules Football. This 5 week program will get you kicking, marking, tackling and handballing just like you see on TV! Live footy included!

nEW! FemFit (ladies only)This ladies only course focuses on increasing cardiovascular fitness and all over muscular strength as increased muscle mass speeds up the basal metabolic rate which leads to increased fat burn: watch your weight melt away! Classes take place in an intimate, fun and beneficial environment. As FemFit is a ladies only course with a female instructor, participants don’t feel intimidated or embarrassed. The instructor provides information and guidance on nutrition and injury prevention and also performs fortnightly measurements to monitor improvement in overall fitness and progress. With three sessions a week, FemFit is the ideal course

to gradually build up your fitness levels and ensure you reach your goal of losing weight and feeling great overall in a consistent and perpetual way.

nEW! Go Sailing on a Foundation 36 yachtLate afternoon on the Swan River is hard to beat! Experience the river sights at twilights by sailing on a private Foundation 26 yacht. Soft drinks are included free of charge, feel free to BYO drinks & food. Group bookings welcome (soft drinks and two bottles of wine included free of charge per group of 6 or more).

Golf for BeginnersLet the Wembley Golf Course professionals introduce you to the game of golf. This course covers the mechanics of the game, from putting to the full swing, with exercises to facilitate the development of ‘muscle memory’. The Wembley Golf Course is the perfect location and has an extensive driving range and practice greens. You can supply your own or hire clubs from the Cambridge Pro Shop.

Guitar for BeginnersLearn to play the guitar the easy way in this fast track course designed to develop and kick start the skills of up and coming musicians. Whether you seek to play for your own enjoyment, or aspire for a more professional level of skill, this course will set you on your way and get you playing songs quickly and easily, with a something for everyone approach! A wide variety of contemporary musical styles are covered including rock, pop and Spanish classical, and participants are shown how to play the guitar using both finger picking and plectrum techniques. Participants will be shown how to interpret tablature and grasp a better understanding of written music! Each participant will need to provide their own guitar (preferably acoustic) and a music stand.

Kickboxing for FitnessWant to try something different? This course primarily focuses on fitness and will improve flexibility, strength and power of the upper and lower body. Combining kickboxing techniques with fitness basics, this course also teaches you a very effective self-defence system that’s easy to learn. Come along, belt some pads and get fit!

Course Descriptions


RECREATE® COURSES

nEW! MeditationMeditation is an amazing tool that helps us deal with the stresses of the fast pace of living. It restores body, mind and emotions to equilibrium, which helps us to be calm, effective and happy. Practicing meditation also facilitates personal growth, by revealing negative patterns which limit the chance of contentment. Please bring a cushion and light rug.

nEW! Mountain BikingDo you like speed and adrenaline? Have you ever wanted to know it’s like to fly through the air like a stunt man on a bike? Even if you like to take things a little slower this course will teach you the basics about riding through uneven and steep terrain all the while learning how to make the best of the opportunities for fun that it presents.

Paddling for BeginnersThis course will cover all the basics and safety on the water and in a fun, safe environment. You will learn stroke techniques and how to manoeuvre the kayak efficiently to gain the confidence to paddle independently. All paddling equipment is included. Please bring a change of clothes and towel, as you may get wet. Shower facilities are available. This course is a pre-requisite for all other Recreate® paddling courses. Participants need to be able to swim to enrol in this course.

Paddling for intermediatesContinue the joys of paddling. Longer paddles, canoe polo, as well as further developing your skills. All paddling equipment is included in this course. Participants must have completed the Paddling for Beginners course or equivalent before commencing the intermediate course.

Paddling over 35’s No matter what age you are, exercise is an important part of your lifestyle, and while you may think you’re not as fit or in good shape as you were 10 years ago, there are many different water activities you can get involved in to make you feel great, and keep fit at the same time. Come along and learn a large variety of paddling techniques and enjoy the strong social atmosphere. Participants must have completed the Paddling for Beginners course or equivalent before commencing this course. All paddling equipment is included.

Paddling UWA Gold over 50’sCheck out the view from the UWA Watersports Complex on Matilda Bay, this is where the Gold paddling group is based. Meet at 11:30am for a land based flexibility/fitness session with a physiotherapist and follow that with lunch on the balcony – dolphin viewing an option! Next is organising the boats and hit the water. On return to the Watersports Complex it’s time for afternoon tea and plans for the next week on the water.

Paddling River Trip: Swan/Canning RiverExplore parts of the upper Swan/Canning River with a half day paddle through new surroundings. Experience the tranquillity and beauty of the bush lined river. Participants must be reasonable paddlers able to competently paddle a kayak. This can be evidenced by completion of the Paddling for Beginners course or similar. Participants must be able to swim. Bring footwear, warm paddling clothing and water. All paddling equipment will be provided. We bus to the launch site, have our paddle and return to the UWA Watersports Complex early afternoon.

Photography WorkshopAll you need to know to take great photographs is covered in this course. You’ll learn about different topics such as portraiture, landscape, and night and travel photography. Essential information on composition, exposure control and choice of cameras is included and students are encouraged to bring in work for discussion. Participants should have, or be considering buying, a camera which offers some manual options.

Pilates (Beginners & intermediates)A total body and mind workout filled with floor exercises with no impact. Unlike poses, it is comprised of slow, controlled movements. Pilates concentrates on pelvic stability, whilst rebalancing the body with correct breathing and alignment, strength, flexibility and posture. It is very popular with athletes, especially for injury rehabilitation or as a conditioning program.

Recreational Skippers TicketIf you want to drive any motor powered recreational vessel in W.A. you now need to get your Recreational Skippers Ticket. This complete course covers the core

competencies listed by the National Maritime Safety Committee for recreational boat drivers nationally. You will receive training in a variety of dinghies, both tiller controlled and with wheel steering. This course consists of two parts, theory and practical, and is designed for participants with no previous experience. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive the nationally recognised W.A. Recreational Skippers Ticket.

Riverside Boot CampRiverside Boot Camp is an outdoor group exercise class that mixes body weight exercises with interval and strength training. Our class structure is based upon simple yet effective fundamental movement patterns executed at high intensity. These workouts deliver time-tested measurable health and fitness improvements including weight loss and increased muscle tone/strength. All instructors for this class will offer encouragement rather than intimidation and help participants to achieve the best results possible.

Rock Climbing dayIf you ever wanted to try the sport of rock climbing and have not known where to start, this is the course for you. The course will cover rope work, knots, and belaying before you get onto the rock face. This introduces you to the basic rock climbing techniques and lets you advance at your own pace.

Running Club (Beginners, intermediates & All levels)Feel like pushing yourself a little more? Then come along to the Running Club. You will have the opportunity to enhance your running skills through a series of challenging runs in Kings Park and around the UWA Campus. Sessions will also include advice on running technique, diet and how to make your training more effective. There is nothing more motivating than running with a group to really make the most of your training - give it a go!


Sailing for BeginnersReceive certificate for this course, which gives you a basic introduction to the principles of yachting and will help you to sail solo. The course consists of theoretical instruction and practical sailing using dinghies and is taught along Australian Yachting Federation guidelines. So grab some friends and spend your mornings sailing on the tranquil waters of the Swan River.

Sailing for intermediatesOkay, so you have done the beginners course or have done a little sailing before, but now you want to develop your skills further. Then jump on board and let the guys from the State Sailing Centre take you to the next level. This course will build on the foundations already set and help you develop your skills that bit further.

Salsa (Beginners & intermediates)Salsa is an exciting, fast Latin dance, full of rhythm, hip movement and joyous sensuality. This course includes techniques of couple-based dancing, such as spins and turns, mixed with the spontaneity and freedom of club dancing, in an irresistible blend. Learn the basic moves and get ready to join Perth’s booming Latin scene!

SavateFrom street fighting origins, to aristocratic self-defence, to secret sub cultures and to counter terrorist unarmed combat, Savate is a French martial art and has developed a multi-discipline and improvisation approach to personal combat and self defence. It has evolved into a hitting and grappling system, the feet playing a major strategic role. Integrated with its unique weaponry it offers a time tested and educational collection of disciplines for recreation and personal combat.

Self-defence for WomenThis class will offer an intensive run-through of basic self-defence techniques and guidelines aimed to help give you confidence in situations where it may be needed. Self-defence will offer a combination of martial arts styles and techniques, and will customise self-defence training to suit the need of every individual. This course is great for women who want new found confidence in how to handle an intimidating situation. Real life scenarios will be utilised to test your skills and reactions and teach you how to react the right way quickly in a threatening situation.

Senior First AidThis course is suitable for anyone who requires a Senior First Aid qualification and prefers the flexible learning option or anyone who holds a current Senior First Aid qualification which is due for renewal. This flexible learning option allows you to learn the theory content at a time, place and pace that suits you, enabling you to then attend a shortened version of the Senior First Aid course over just one day. The one day ‘in class’ content is mainly practical. This course meets WorkSafe - Code of Practice requirements.

Shape UpThis course will help you to lose weight and shape up. This circuit style exercise program will work your cardiovascular fitness and help tone those problem areas. There will also be a focus on developing core stability through the use of abdominal exercises. Our experienced fitness instructor will help you achieve your health and fitness goals.

Spring in the valley day TourSpring in the Valley is an event held every year in the Swan Valley, just a 25 minute drive from Perth. Now in its 20th year, it is one of the largest festivals of its kind in Australia, drawing visitors from all over the country to sample the region’s superb wines, beers, gourmet foods and produce. The 2010 festival will include an exciting and diverse range of tastings, samples, entertainment, activities and events that highlight the fine wine, food and artistic character of the Valley. Over 50 participating Swan Valley venues will feature in the Festival, and many of the events are free.

Taekwon-do for BeginnersThis course will help you develop discipline and a positive attitude whilst maximising your body’s potential through close combat, bag work and sparring.

Tennis for JuniorsIf you want your child to learn tennis or continue to improve his or her tennis game, then this program is perfect.

We provide tennis lessons and fun games supervised by professionals. Children are taught complete technique development and are involved in games and drills that focus on maximum participation for the whole group, along with lots of individual attention for each child. Suitable for ages 10-12.

Tennis for BeginnersThis course is designed to introduce all the basic techniques needed for forehand, backhand, serve and volley. Players will also develop all the basic skills needed to participate in social doubles play including tactics and etiquette.

Tennis for intermediatesThis course is designed to further players’ skills with emphasis on improved backhand and serving confidence, advanced footwork patterns and an introduction to topspin. Players should already be able to rally and serve confidently.

Weightlifting for BeginnersDo you want to get into weight training but aren’t quite sure what to do? Then this is the course for you! It will teach you the general principles of weight training, how to use nutrition to enhance muscle gain, provide sport specific training to complement or start your off season training, and provide a foundation for future resistance training.

Windsurfing for BeginnersGear up for fun on the water! This course runs for five weeks and is designed to teach you the basic steps to becoming a windsurfer. Participants learn the parts of the board and its rigging, orientation and balance, stopping, gaining speed and basic handling. All equipment and expert instruction is provided.

Wine AppreciationDavid Magnus, hospitality and wine lecturer, has travelled the world to study wine. Over three weeks you will learn tasting styles and enjoy varieties of wine from the best wine growing areas of Australia. Subjects covered will include the sensory appraisal of wine, discussion of Australian table wines, fortified wines (aperitif and dessert styles), champagne and other sparkling wine.

yoga (Beginners, Mornings & lunchtime)Yoga is a way of stimulating vitality, developing fitness, enhancing good health and increasing the ability to relax. It balances strength, flexibility and stamina, as well as deepening self-awareness through postural alignment, breathing techniques and simple meditation practices. Classes include limbering, stretching and strengthening within the body. Classes are suitable for beginners and those more experienced.

nEW! Zumba®

The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. The goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you’ve got a Zumba® class!


UWA Club News

looking Back at a Big Summer at the Athletics TrackThe UWA Athletics Club (UWAAC) has recently capped off the 2009/2010 summer track season with 34 club members competing at the National Championships in Perth. The pole vaulters were all class with Liz Parnov taking out her first national championships in a personal best height of 4.40. Alana Boyd also cleared 4.40 to place second and Amanda Bisk secured the third position making it a clean sweep for the club. These three girls along with high jumper Ellen Pettitt have been named in the first round selection for the Commonwealth Games team to compete in Delhi in October.

The last 12 months have been an exciting time for the club with an increase in memberships, the newly named UWA Little Athletics (formerly Perry Lakes Little Athletics) working closely with the senior UWA club, the announcement of ten scholarships offered to UWAAC athletes, a record number of teams entered into our major fund raiser event for the year, the Foreman/Wheeler Corporate Mile, and an increasing number of athletes competing successfully at a national level.

Members of the club are expected to do well at the upcoming Australian University Games and aim to knock off the University of Queensland as the Champion Athletics team.

Visit the club online: www.uwaac.com

ClUB NEWS

Calling all Baseballers and SoftballersThe UWA Baseball & Softball Club is now looking to recruit students for the 2010/11 summer season.

Men’s and women’s baseball teams compete in the Baseball WA suburban competition on Sundays, while the women’s softball teams compete in the Softball WA senior competition at Coolbinia Reserve in Yokine on Saturday afternoons. There is also opportunity for baseball teams to play at Baseball Park and softball teams to play under lights at Mirrabooka Stadium.

Summer competition runs from October to February, with finals held throughout March. Pre-season training will begin in early August.

This year, the club will also be putting men’s baseball and women’s softball teams together for the Australian University Games to be held in Perth in September. If you would like to be part of the teams, please contact Brendan Buckley (0409080140 or [email protected]) for baseball or Brittany Edgar (0433141553 or [email protected]) for softball.

Web: www.uwabaseball.com.au

Email: [email protected] (men’s baseball) [email protected]

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Strong Season Start for UWA Boat ClubThe UWA Boat Club (UWABC) has started the season in fantastic form and is well placed in the race to become the Champion Rowing Club in 2010. The season opened with three long distance head races, including the Perth to Fremantle race, with UWA fielding at least one winning boat at each outing. The Open Women’s Eight have two wins from two starts and Grant Adendorff has twice taken out the Men’s A Single.

Bunbury played host to the first pennant regatta of the season on 29 May which saw nearly 60 UWABC members compete and join in the post-racing celebrations.

The month of June saw competitors from all over Australia arrive in Perth for the Australian Masters Regatta where the UWA men tested the best in the country.

The club looks forward to the AUG Rowing being held in Perth in September and hopes to win the Lady Margaret (Women’s Four) as well as the Oxford and Cambridge Cup (Men’s Eight).

Liz Parnov

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Actual club member photo from cave at Rottnest.

diving With Sharks – Ready To Wet yourself?Members of the UWA Underwater Club are definitely not short of adventures: Just off Rottnest there is a small cave that is home to a family of Grey Nurse sharks that the dive club visits regularly. Imagine sitting quietly, 22m under water, while one of these fierce looking predators glides slowly past almost close enough to touch. Up to 15 of these creatures can be seen moving around the cave, their white toothy smiles the first thing that appears out of the gloomy interior like a Cheshire cat’s grin. Some people pay over $150 to dive with one or two sharks at an aquarium. This is totally different in that the sharks are completely wild and approach you nervously out of curiosity, not from expecting to be hand fed. Showing photos or videos of an encounter to your friends always amazes and slightly terrifies non-divers and makes other divers jealous. Think you’re up to diving here too and claiming the bragging rights amongst your friends and family?

Water Polo Season HighlightsBoth the men’s and women’s teams had a tough season but both teams are set for bright futures though with talented young players.

Eighteen year old Eliesha Browne began the season already recognised locally as a talented junior, but by season’s end she had excelled, having made the National Senior Squad and the National League All Star Team – one of only seven players from the 12 competing clubs and a pool of 250 players. To complete a wonderful season she has just been selected in the National Junior Squad to compete in New Zealand and the USA, as has Claire Pierce who is in the USA this year.

In her twenty one games for the season Browne scored thirty eight goals, with three successful penalty shots and the other thirty five from action goals in field play. Always energetic and ever smiling Browne was a crowd favourite at the UWA pool and is already looking forward to the 2011 season. Closest to Browne in scoring for the women were Cathryn Earl with 17 and sister Maggie with 16. The women’s team appreciated significant support from the Alcock Browne Neaves Group and its affiliates. The UWA is the main supporter of both teams.

Highest scorer for the men’s team was veteran and life member Brad Mercer with thirty four goals. He was followed by Sasha Kovalenko on twenty nine and Jo Balczer with twenty five. Brett McGhie played his 150th game for the Torpedoes and became only the fourth player in the Torpedoes’ 21 year history to make the mark and so earn Life Membership. Mercer will play his 200th game early next season, the first to do so for the club.

Training sessions are on Wednesdays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 3:30pm at the International Martial Arts Centre (Claremont Campus), so if you are looking for fitness, flexibility, self defence and dynamic competition come and join the group of friendly staff, students and community members and try out a session.

Visit the club online: www.tkd.sport.uwa.edu.au

Outside of the regular weekend Rottnest day trips and social shore dives the club has had a couple of successful dive trips this year, including long weekends to Busselton and Albany. Don’t fret though, there are more trips planned for the remainder of the year. So think about supporting the club and its activities and enjoy the amazing range of diving opportunities WA has to offer.

For a club video see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDGcD35FnUA To find out more, check out the club website at www.uwauc.org.au

UWA Savate Club after French seminar

UWA Savate Club Establishes international TiesThe UWA Savate Club was visited recently by a high profile government delegation from France, whose aims were to promote the development of savate here in Australia and more specifically to build links between UWA and universities in France and around the world who practice savate. The sport is practiced in over 85 countries, with 40,000 licensed practitioners in France alone. While savate enjoys great popularity in Europe and across the northern Hemisphere, here in Australia it has a relatively low profile. UWA is the only university teaching savate anywhere in the country, with the club in operation since 1986.

As a result of the visit the UWA Savate Club was invited to participate in the inaugural World University Savate Championships in Nantes, France, this June.

Club President and head instructor Colin Pestell and talented young student Kieran Golby are training non stop to prepare for this historic event, where over 35 countries will be represented. While Golby has only trained seriously with the club for several years, the French delegation were greatly impressed with his skills. Not only did they invite him to attend the World University Championships, but also asked him to be the first Australian ever to compete in the Mediterranean Savate Tournament, held in Southern France in July.

The upcoming visit to France will help raise the profile and status of UWA, providing ongoing opportunities for international exchange and increase possibilities for the UWA student body.

Check the club’s website at www.bridgemansavate.com

Join the UWA Taekwon-do ClubTaekwon-Do is an exciting martial art and sport for men and women. UWA Taekwon-Do members will be participating in a State Championship and grading in June, the National Championships in August, another State Competition in September and hopefully the World Championships in March 2011 in New Zealand!

Feature Club


FEATURE CLUB

UWA Handball Club has come a long way since its establishment just more than a year ago. Since its inception in 2009, the Club has competed in state and nation-wide tournaments such as the Handball West state leagues and inter-university competitions.

The Handball team deserves special mention for their successes at the 2009 Australian University Games. Despite being newly established, UWA’s team took the Division 2 competition by storm, defeating teams from the Australian College of

Physical Education, the University of Wollongong, UTS Sydney, and Murdoch University. The UWA team blazed its way to the finals, where it put up a brilliant fight but lost to the University of New South Wales by seven points.

Many of the team members have already received recognition at state level. Players Andrew Mills, Sebastian Nalletamby, Milena Konig, Beat Roethlisberger and Brownyn Smith have represented WA at the state level for the Indoor Handball competition.

Like volleyball, beach handball is a version of the sport that is also played competitively, and the club’s members have received numerous accolades in this area. This year, the club’s former and current president, Andrew Mills and Michael Bone, came together and represented WA at the 2010 Beach Handball National competition, clinching

the gold medal. Former captain Andrew Mills, who has had the distinction of receiving a Half Blue and having graduated from UWA, is set to represent Australia in the Beach Handball World Championships in Turkey this June.

This year’s Australian University Games will be held in Perth, and being on home grounds, the Handball team is expecting to do even better.

Handball is one of the largest growing sports clubs in WA and everyone is encouraged to become part of it. Be it a social or a competitive member - all are welcome! However, to participate in the TSWA and Australian University Games, a participant needs to be a student of UWA.

For more information on how to get involved, please contact Michael Bone: [email protected]

2009 AUG Handball team and silver medallists

Andrew Mills scoring at the 2009 AUG

Handball at UWA Gathers Momentum

UWA Club & Team Contacts

AikidoContact: Raymond WyattEmail: [email protected] Training: Mon & Wed 6:30pm, Sat 10:30amVenue: UWA International

Martial Arts CentreWeb: www.aikido.uwamartialartsclub.org

AthleticsContact: David van der WaltEmail: [email protected] Training: Mon, Tue & Thurs 4pmVenue: UWA Sports Park Athletics TrackWeb: www.uwaac.com

BadmintonContact: Raymond LamEmail: [email protected]: Wed 7:30pm-10:30pmVenue: UWA Recreation & Fitness CentreWeb: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

Baseball/SoftballContact: Mostyn McNeilEmail: [email protected] Training: Tue & Thurs evenings (Sep-Mar)Venue: UWA Sports ParkWeb: www.uwabaseball.com.au

BasketballContact: Daniel OgleEmail: [email protected]: UWA Recreation & Fitness CentreWeb: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

Boat (Rowing)Contact: Garth LucasEmail: [email protected] Training: please see websiteVenue: UWA Boat ShedWeb: www.uwarowing.org.au

CricketContact: Andrew JamesEmail: [email protected] Training: Tue & Thurs evenings (Sep-Mar)Venue: James Oval,

UWA Crawley CampusWeb: www.ucc.org.au

CyclingContact: Christian MagaraggiaEmail: [email protected]: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

FencingContact: David CrossEmail: [email protected]: Mon 6pmVenue: UWA International

Martial Arts CentreWeb: www.uwafencing.com.au

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2010 Men’s and Women’s TSWA Badminton teams. Both teams finished 1st.


CONTACTS

FootballContact: Peter TollEmail: [email protected]: Tue & Thurs 6pm (Mar-Sep)Venue: UWA Sports ParkWeb: www.unifootyclub.com

GolfContact: Scott JagerEmail: [email protected]: tournament held each yearVenue: tbcWeb: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

HandballContact: Michael BoneEmail: [email protected]: Wed 6pm-7:30pmWeb: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

HockeyContact: David EdmondsEmail: [email protected]: Tue & Thurs 6pm (Mar-Sep)Venue: UWA Superturf at

UWA Sports ParkWeb: www.uwahockey.org.au

JudoContact: Stockley DavisEmail: [email protected]: Sat 3:30pm-5:30pmVenue: UWA International

Martial Arts CentreWeb: www.judouwa.com.au

KarateContact: Longli LoeiEmail: [email protected]: Mon & Wed 7pmVenue: UWA Recreation & Fitness CentreWeb: www.karate-uwa.com.au

KendoContact: Brian BrestovacEmail: [email protected]: Mon 6pmVenue: UWA International

Martial Arts CentreWeb: www.kendo.uwamartialartsclub.org

KobudoContact: Tim AcklandEmail: [email protected]: Wed 5:30pmVenue: UWA Recreation & Fitness CentreWeb: www.kobudo.uwamartialartsclub.org

lawn BowlsContact: Grey JohnstonEmail: [email protected]: Fri eveningsVenue: Dalkeith/Nedlands Bowling ClubWeb: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

netballContact: Jodie RintoulEmail: [email protected]: Wed 6pm (Mar-Sep)Venue: UWA Recreation & Fitness CentreWeb: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

outdoor (Camping, Mountain Biking, Paddling, Windsurfing)Contact: Ann SmithsonEmail: [email protected]: UWA Watersports ComplexWeb: www.outdoorclub.com.au

RugbyContact: Boyd HerewiniEmail: [email protected]: Tue & Thurs 6pmVenue: Riley Oval & UWA Sports ParkWeb: www.uwarugby.com.au

SailingContact: Remy DonraadtEmail: [email protected] Web: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

SavateContact: Colin PestellEmail: [email protected] Venue: UWA Recreation & Fitness CentreTraining: Thurs 7pmWeb: www.bridgemansavate.com

Soccer (competitive)Contact: Susan KennerlyEmail: [email protected] Training: Tue, Wed & Thurs 6pm (Mar-Nov)Venue: UWA Sports ParkWeb: www.nedlandsfc.com.au

SquashContact: Grant HarwickEmail: [email protected]: UWA Recreation & Fitness CentreWeb: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

SwimmingContact: Taku KorogiEmail: [email protected] Training: Tue & Thurs 7:30am-8:30amVenue: UWA Aquatic CentreWeb: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

Table TennisContact: Leo ZhangEmail: [email protected]: Thurs & Sat 3:30pmVenue: UWA Recreation & Fitness CentreWeb: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

Taekwon-doContact: Adeline CheongEmail: [email protected]: Wed 6pmVenue: UWA International

Martial Arts CentreWeb: www.tkd.sport.uwa.edu.au

Ten Pin BowlingContact: Stephen PangEmail: [email protected]: AMF CanningtonWeb: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

TennisContact: Tash BennettEmail: [email protected] Venue: UWA Tennis Centre at Sports ParkWeb: www.uwatennis.com.au

TouchContact: Sean CowleyEmail: [email protected]: Tue 6pm-10pm

(Evening Social Sports competition)Venue: James Oval –

UWA Crawley CampusWeb: www.sportingpulse.com.au

TriathlonContact: Miles DracupEmail: miles.dracup@watercorporation.

com.auVenue: Challenge Stadium Pool,

UWA Sports ParkWeb: www.uwatriathlonclub.com

Ultimate (Frisbee)Contact: Peter AdamEmail: [email protected] Training: Mon 6pm-8pmVenue: James Oval –

UWA Crawley CampusWeb: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

Underwater (Scuba diving)Contact: Thomas GutzlerEmail: [email protected] Venue: UWA Sports ParkWeb: www.uwauc.org.au

volleyballContact: James TaylorEmail: [email protected] Training: Tue & Thurs 6pmVenue: UWA Recreation & Fitness CentreWeb: www.uwavc.com.au

Water PoloContact: Ben McCleeryEmail: [email protected]: Mon 7:15amVenue: UWA Aquatic CentreWeb: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

Wakeboard & Ski ClubContact: Emma PearceEmail: [email protected] Venue: Deep Water PointWeb: www.uwawsc.com

Upcoming Events

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2010 UWA Staff Sports Fun day5 november 2010UWA staff and postgraduate students are invited to represent their school/faculty in the annual UWA Staff Sports Fun Day! Contested for the third time and becoming more and more popular

2010 Rebel Sport City To Surf29 August 2010UWA Sports would like to invite you plus your family and friends to be part of TEAM UWA at this year’s Rebel Sport City to Surf as we pound the pavement as the most prominent and successful university team at the event!

TEAM UWA members have the choice to participate in either one of six categories:

• ChevronMarathon(42km)

• WestpacHalf-Marathon(21km)

• ChannelNine12kmRun

• Appealathon12kmWalk

• Westpac11kmWheelchair

• Nissan4kmWalk/Run

Join TEAM UWA and receive many perks including:

• ATEAMUWAt-shirt

• Somelightrefreshmentsatthefinish line

• 30%offrunninggearattheUWASports Shop (located within the UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre)

How to Enrol:

Enrol online under ‘TEAM UWA’ at www.citytosurf.activ.asn.au

Training & Preparation:

UWA Sports offers training with the Recreate® Running Club if you’re looking for some help to get fit. Training will be incorporated within the regular Recreate® Running Club courses. Discounts in course fees are offered to TEAM UWA members. For more information email Christian at [email protected] or visit www.sport.uwa.edu.au.

ever since its inception, the event is estimated to attract well over 1,000 participants this year.

Contestants will pit their strengths across a selection of individual, small team and big team novelty sports as well as the traditional sports. The aim is to provide enough variety to ensure that there is something for everyone.

The day will be contested under the banner of “One University – One Staff” and with no scores, points or results recorded, it is purely about celebrating the end of the 2010 academic year with an active body and a healthy smile.

The sports activities will be followed with presentations given by Professor Alan Robson, and then sun downer drinks at the University Club.

Show your pride for your school/faculty & register a team! Please visit www.sport.uwa.edu.au/events/staff_sports for more information on how to get involved and to view previous photo galleries.


UPCoMinG EVENTS

July – November 2010

Students

date Event location23 July O-Quest: Sports Program Riley Oval

August – September Inter-College Program. See pg. 8 for details various

August – November Inter-Faculty Program. See pg. 8 for details various

August – October Tertiary Sports W.A. Program. See pg. 10 for details various

26 September – 1 October Australian University Games Perth, various venues

Staff

date Event location5 November UWA Staff Sports Fun Day Riley Oval

Community

date Event location5-19 July Uni Sport For Kids. Winter Program UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre

15 August UWA Open Day UWA Crawley Campus

27 August UWA Albany Open Day UWA Albany Campus

28/29 August, 4/5 & 11/12 September

State Junior and Open Clay Court Championships

UWA Tennis Centre (Sports Park)

29 August Rebel Sport City to Surf. Join TEAM UWA! Perth CBD to City Beach

26 July – 15 October Evening Social Sports. Semester 2 Season UWA Crawley Campus, various venues

4-11 October Uni Sport For Kids. Spring Program UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre

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UWA Sports Scene

UWA athletes Step Up For MSSam Maxwell, Tom Bruins, Ben Green and Neil Berry won the event with

a combined time of 29:33 minutes, beating their nearest competitors by

15 minutes. Congratulations! Tom and Ben will also represent UWA at this

year’s Australian University Games being held in Perth in late September.

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