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About Us

For more than a century, UQ Sport has led sport and recreation at The University of Queensland. We’re a not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting sport, physical recreation and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle within UQ.

From our beginnings in 1911 – when we were known as ‘The University of Queensland Sports and Physical Recreation Association’ – to today, operating one of the state’s largest multi-sport complexes, our purpose has remained the same: to deliver exceptional sporting opportunities for the UQ Community.

The University of Queensland,
Sir William MacGregor Dr,
St Lucia, Qld 4067

Our People

UQ Sport is a passionate and energetic organisation employing more than 200 staff. Our inclusive workplace culture promotes fun, well-being and flexibility. Our values are: achieve your personal best; empower and inspire; find the fun; and make your actions count. 

What We Do

We’re home to some of Queensland’s finest sporting and recreation facilities.

Every week, we welcome thousands of people to our venues and facilities across our St Lucia and Gatton campuses. Our Membership base spans more than 4,000 customers, with a further 7,000 people actively involved across UQ’s 35+ affiliated sporting clubs.

At St Lucia, you’ll find Athletics, Aquatic, Tennis and Fitness Centres, as well as a selection of grass and synthetic playing fields, indoor and outdoor courts, function spaces, and retail outlets – including the UQ Shop and our BrewPoint café locations.

Our Gatton campus features a Fitness and Aquatic Centre, with playing fields, tennis, basketball, netball, and squash facilities also available.

UQ Sport also supports more than 200 elite-level student-athletes – including Sporting Scholarship recipients – helping them balance the demands of sport and study.

Our Home

UQ Sport acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which we operate.

We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.

We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society.

UQ Sport works closely with the UQ ATSIS Unit to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students on campus. All profits from UQ Shop’s Reconciliation Collection are donated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student scholarships and programs at UQ.

 

Participation

Build the most engaged and successful student
community by providing free and affordable
opportunities to embrace an active lifestyle,
contributing to their UQ experience.

Strategies:

  • Minimise barriers to participation by delivering
    inclusive and low-cost access to sport and
    recreational activities.
  • Promote the benefits of an active lifestyle.
  • Offer a dynamic range of traditional and emerging
    sporting activities.
  • Deliver a seamless user experience across physical,
    social and digital platforms.
  • Support and encourage the continued growth and development of UQ Sport affiliated clubs.

Performance

Support UQ students, teams and UQ Sport-affiliated
clubs to reach their full potential and thrive in local,
national and international events.

Strategies:

  • Promote success at UniSport Nationals and other sporting competitions to attract and retain UQ students.
  • Attract and retain top performing coaching and support staff to mentor sporting champions.
  • Be recognised for innovative programs, premier facilities and award-winning coaches.
  • Engage with local, interstate, and national sporting organisations to facilitate and foster opportunities for achieving sporting excellence.
  • Identify opportunities to partner with relevant research and academic programs to develop and support student placements
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