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RECREATE®

Winter Break 2011

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE UWA SPORT & RECREATION ASSOCIATION

Trips & ToursBrave the elements and take a real break this winter.

FITNESS CENTRE MEMBERSHIPS LIVE THE EXPERIENCE

RECREATE COURSES28over

for guys and girls

There’s plenty more to university than books, notes and studying.

Research shows regular exercise can improve brain function, not to mention increased lung capacity, blood flow, stamina and dopamine levels.

Good thing UWA Sports offers plenty of fitness focused activities to help keep you smart, healthy, and happy this winter.

Join the UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre today and see the results for yourself.

www.sport.uwa.edu.au

Welcome to UWA SportsWinter Break Recreate®. Discover a huge range of fitness, health and sport activities for everyone.Contents

Live the Experience

04How to Enrol

05 - 06Memberships

07Campus Challenge

08 - 26Recreate® Courses

28 - 29Trips and Tours

30 - 31 Club & Team Contacts

UWA Sports

Editor and Advertising Enquiries Bea Sonnenberg

Contributing TeamAaron Mitcham

Sean McMahon

ArtworkAaron Mitcham

PrintingOptima Press

Matt Clarke

ContactTel: (08) 6488 2286

Email: [email protected]

CoverHaida Yusof

UWA Sports Freestyle Fitness Specialist© 2011 UWA Sports

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

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how toENROL& get involved

Keep your summer body all winter long, after all, your health doesn’t take a holiday.

Mail: Download an enrolment form from our website and mail it to UWA Sports, Attention: Fitness Centre or Recreate®, 35 Stirling Hwy, M412, Crawley 6009

More information on how to enrol can be found at our website www.sport.uwa.edu.au.

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: Download an enrolment form from our website and fax it to UWA Sports, Attention: Fitness Centre or ` Recreate®, 6488 1043.Online: Head to www.sport.uwa.edu.au and follow the prompts.

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UWA studentsAvailable only to UWA students who have paid their Amenities & Services Fee each semester.

UWA staff UWA graduates

Immediate family of UWA students, staff, and graduatesOther uni studentsOther uni graduates

General public

Juniors (15yrs & under)

Join the UWA Sport

ASSOCIATIONAssociation Benefits• 25% off fitness memberships• 25% off casual entry to the UWA

Recreation & Fitness Centre• 25% off all Recreate® courses• 25% off UWA Sports Shop

purchases• 25% off court hire• 25% off trips and tours• 20% off physio consultations

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Fitness Membership Benefits• Access to gym, including all

gym equipment• Access to all group fitness

classes• Free appraisal• 1 hour / day free court hire• 1 free Recreate® course (UWA

international and first year students only)

UWA Sports Fitness

MEMBERSHIPUWA Sports fitness memberships are designed to give you everything you need to keep active and healthy all year round.

$500* - 12 Month MembershipDuration: 50 weeksAvailable to: everybodyNon-member price: $700

$250* - 3 Month MembershipDuration: 12 weeksAvailable to: everybodyNon-member price: $400

$250* - Semester MembershipDuration: 12 weeks (25 Jul - 23 Dec)Available to: UWA studentsNon-member price: N/A

$72* - Multi PassDuration: 10 casual visitsAvailable to: everybodyNon-member price: $108

$8* - Casual VisitDuration: 1 casual visitAvailable to: everybodyNon-member price: $10

*Sport Association Member price.

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UWA CampusChallenge

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UWA Campus Challenge is a week long camp that aims to provide high school students with the opportunity to experience different aspects of university life through participation in academic, sporting, recreational and social activities on campus at the University of Western Australia.

Date10 - 15 July 2011

Camp Fee $600

Includes• A full week accommodation at

Trinity College, one of UWA’s residential colleges.

• Three meals each day.• Challenging, fully instructed

sporting and recreational activities.

• Hands-on workshops and faculty tours with experts in various academic fields.

• Campus challenge t-shirt.

Academic ProgramRadio AstronomyEngineeringMultimediaGeologyPhysicsMedicineLawBusinessSport Science, Exercise and Health

ActivitesLawn bowls nightRollerbladingRopes and climbingQuiz nightSailingMultisports

Enrolments Open NowParticipants are encouraged to enrol early to avoid the disappointment of missing out. Preference given to those attending for the first time.

Visit www.sport.uwa.edu.au or contact [email protected] to enrol.

All activities and academic programs are taken by qualified instructors. Activities and academic programs are subject to change.

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AFL for Beginners

It’s the greatest game in Australia, bordering on religious practice for some. Now it’s your turn.

DetailsWednesdays

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Starts: 29 June@James Oval

Duration: Ongoing

Member Price: $40Non-Member Price: $55

Available for all students, especially internationals, AFL for Beginners is a fantastic way to introduce yourself to the great Australian sport of “footy”.

Learn how to mark, tackle, kick, handball, and ruck just like the pros in the AFL do. Including workshops, training drills, and match practice, you’ll be ready to join into any game after this!

Suitable for males and females.

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Belly Dancing

Shake away stress this winter with Belly Dancing, a Middle Eastern inspired fitness phenomenon.

DetailsWednesdays

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Starts: 29 June@UWA Boat ShedDuration: 5 weeks


Fun for all ages, this graceful dance form emphasises joy in the movement of the body, and is shared by enthusiasts from all walks of life.

Learn the art of Belly Dancing with the Angie Technique. A great way to tone up your core, increase circulation, and improve your flexibility.

Don’t let the name fool you, Belly Dancing is a full-bodied workout, that’ll have even the boys breathing hard.

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Boot Camp

Get ready for an intense fitness regimen that will really challenge you - rain, hail, or shine.

DetailsThursdays

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Starts: 30 June@UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre

Circuit RoomDuration: 5 weeks


Often hailed as “THE fitness course”, the platoon at Boot Camp will push your fitness to the extreme. Absolute perfection for getting super fit, super fast.

The training includes commando crawls, interval training, resistance exercises, and even unarmed combat to get you fighting fit and ready to take on anything and everything.

Reap all the benefits with Boot Camp; cardiovascular gains, endurance, toning, and even a slimmer waistline. With guaranteed results for men and women, why wait? Fall in!

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Tee off with this fantastic course, and learn the art of Golf.

DetailsSaturdays

9:00am - 10:00am

Starts: 2 July@Wembley Golf Course

Duration: 5 weeks


Let 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, focusing on exercises and 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 clubs or hire them from the Cambridge Pro Shop.

Golf for Beginners

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Kickboxing

forFitness

Time to try something a little different? Learn to kick butt and get fit at the same time with Kickboxing for Fitness.

DetailsMondays or Wednesdays

7:15pm - 8:15pm

Starts: 27 or 29 June@UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre

Studio 1Duration: 5 weeks


This course focuses on fitness and will improve flexibility, strength, and power of both the upper and lower body and will help you master the basic strikes with both hands and feet.

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, get fit and have fun!

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Mixed Martial Arts for Fitness is a physically demanding sport that incorporates techniques and styles from multiple disciplines.

DetailsThursdays

7:15pm - 8:15pm


Studio 1Duration: 5 weeks


Through a series of total body exercises used by elite Mixed Martial Artists from around the world, this course will help you achieve greatly enhanced functional strength, speed, fitness levels and a body worthy of being called ‘fighting fit’.

Exercises include fight-specific movements from Muay Thai and Wrestling incorporated into a 45-minute fitness program. Sessions are based around high intensity cardio and circuit-based weight training to build muscular endurance necessary for a fighter.

No prior martial arts experience is necessary. Personal training equipment is provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.

MMA

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Paddling Get fit, have fun, and take to the river with a Paddling course that suits your skills and abilities.

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Beginners Starts 28 or 30 June | $40 / $55

This course covers all the basics and safety on the water in a fun environment. You will learn stroke techniques and how to manoeuvre efficiently in a kayak. Ideal for participants with little to no paddling experience.

Intermediates Starts 28 or 29 June | $40 / $55

Continue to gain paddling experience and improve your skills with this 5 week course, including learning to play games like ‘canoe polo’! Participants must have some paddling experience or have completed Paddling for Beginners.

Gold (over 50s) Starts 28 June | $40 / $55

A brand new course for those who want to extend their paddling skills to the highest level.

Advanced Starts 29 June | $40 / $55

Check out the view from the UWA Watersports Complex on Matilda Bay, which is where the Gold paddling group is based. Meet at 11:30am for a land-based flexibility/fitness session with a physiotherapist, followed up with lunch on the balcony, before joining the dolphins on the water.

5:30pm - 6:30pm | Tues or Thurs @ UWA Watersports Complex | 5 weeks

5:30pm - 6:30pm | Tues or Wed @ UWA Watersports Complex | 5 weeks

5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wed @ UWA Watersports Complex | 5 weeks

1:00pm - 3:00pm | Tues @ UWA Watersports Complex | 5 weeks

All paddling participants must be able to swim.

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Avon Descent Training Course

Tackle the mighty Avon River and really challenge yourself this winter.

DetailsThursdays

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Starts: 2 June@UWA Watersports Complex

Duration: 10 weeks


Boat Hire: $100

Focusing on building the technique and strength to complete the 133km long course from Northam to Garrat Rd Bridge, this 10 week course includes regular training sessions and 5 day trips for hands-on experience on the Avon River.

Suitable even for beginner paddlers, but optimal for intermediate and advanced paddlers. Participants must be able to swim and have a reasonable level of fitness.

This course commences on 2 June and runs until race day (6 & 7 August). Boats can be hired through the UWA Watersports Complex.

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Move past “happy snaps” and “kodak moments” and onto real photography.

DetailsTuesdays

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Starts: 28 June@UWA Watersports Complex

Duration: 5 weeks


All 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.

This course focuses on composition, exposure control, and camera settings. Students are encouraged to bring in work for discussion.

Participants should have, or be considering buying, a camera with manual options.

Photography

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Pilates

Beginners Starts 27 or 29 June | $40 / $55

A total body and mind workout filled with floor exercises and no impact on joints, Pilates for Beginners is a fantastic introductory course. Focuses on slow, controlled movements and pelvic stability.

Intermediates Starts 27 or 29 June | $40 / $55

Take your workout to the next level with Pilates for Intermediates, an ideal conditioning program for athletes and for anyone keen to improve their fitness. Rebalance your body with correct breathing and alignment, strength, flexibility and posture.

6:30pm - 7:30pm | Mon or Wed @ UWA Watersports Complex | 5 weeks

5:30pm - 6:30pm | Mon or Wed @ UWA Watersports Complex | 5 weeks

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Running

Beginners Starts 27 June | $20 / $27

A perfect introduction to regular exercise, or as a boost to those just starting out, Running for Beginners 5 week course is a great way to become a part of the fitness community, as well as teaching you how to train more effectively.

All Levels/Intermediates Starts 1 July | $20 / $27

Feel like pushing yourself a little more? Then come along to Running All Levels/Intermediates. Enhance your running skills with challenging runs through Kings Park and around the UWA Campus.

Take your running to the highest level with Running Advanced. Focusing on advanced running technique, diet, and effective training methods, this 5 week course will help sustain your motivation and increase your performance.

Advanced Starts 29 June | $20 / $27

6:30am - 7:30am | Mon @ UWA Watersports Complex | 5 weeks

6:30am - 7:30am | Fri @ UWA Watersports Complex | 5 weeks

6:30pm - 7:30pm | Wed @ UWA Watersports Complex | 5 weeks

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Salsa forBeginners

A fast, exciting Latin dance, full of rhythm, hip thrusts, and joyous sensuality.

DetailsMondays

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Starts: 27 June@UWA Boat ShedDuration: 5 weeks


This course includes techniques of couple-based dancing, such as spins and turns, mixed with the spontaneity of club dancing; an irresistable blend.

Learn the basic moves of Salsa and get ready to join Perth’s booming Latin scene!

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Achieve your fitness goals with our experienced fitness instructors.

DetailsTuesdays

7:15pm - 8:15pm


Circuit RoomDuration: 5 weeks


This course will help you to shape up, lose weight and keep it off, by focusing on a circuit style exercise program that will work your cardiovascular fitness.

The course focuses on the usual “problem areas”, using targeted workouts to handle them, and on developing and improving your core stability.

Shape Up

Tennis


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

Intermediates Starts 29 June | $40 / $55

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

5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wed @ UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre | 5 weeks

7:00pm - 8:30pm | Wed @ UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre | 5 weeks

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Stimulate your taste buds and develop your knowledge of fine wine.

DetailsTuesdays

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Starts: 11 July@UWA Watersports Complex

Duration: 3 weeks


David Magnus, hospitality and wine lecturer, has travelled the world to study wine.

Over 3 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 wines.

Wine Appreciation

Yoga Stimulate your vitality, develop your fitness, and balance your strength, flexibility and stamina with Yoga.

Stimulate your vitality, develop your fitness, and balance your strength, flexibility and stamina with Yoga.

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A great introduction to the practice of Yoga, this course focuses on deepening self awareness through postural alignment, breathing techniques and simple meditation.

Intermediates Starts 28 June | $40 / $55

Develop your Yoga prowess with Yoga for Intermediates. This advanced course will help you increase your flexibility and strength, balanced with relaxation.

Mornings Starts 29 Jun | $40 / $55

Revitalise during your workday with Yoga Lunchtime. A great way to get active at work or uni, Yoga Lunchtime is suitable for everyone.

Lunchtime Starts 28 June | $40 / $55

The perfect way to wake up, Yoga Mornings is an early morning class suitable for both beginners and more experienced participants. With a wide range of poses and techniques, Yoga Mornings will keep you awake and aware all day long.




6:30am - 7:30am | Wed @ UWA Watersports Complex | 5 weeks

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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.

DetailsMondays

6:30pm - 7:30pm


Sports HallDuration: 5 weeks


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!

New Huge Venue: UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre Sports Hall

Sign up for UWA Staff Fitness and be the first to receive your Wellness Key to the brand new Technogym® featured at the UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre and the UWA Watersports Complex.

Keep track of your fitness and take your progress to the next level with the Wellness System, which allows you to monitor your workout gains.

With a whole suite of brand new equipment and trained professionals, the only thing missing is you. Get involved today and unlock your full potential.

Available exclusively to UWA staff.

For more info visit www.sport.uwa.edu.au

Live the Experience

Take a real break...

Quick TripsAdventure Day Walk2 July | $40 / $55

Join us for a leisurely stroll along the Bibbulmun Track. Enjoy the wonderful scenery and wildlife as we wander along the track in Perth’s hills.

Munda Biddi Ride Guidesee online for details

Master your mountain biking skills and learn to instruct your own Biking groups with this 2 day instructor training course.

Getting outside can be hard in winter. It’s raining, cold, and windy, and staying in bed often seems like a bad choice. Maybe it’s time to consider stepping out into winter, braving the elements, and experiencing a real adventure.

Sample the outdoors with a cruisy quick trip, or dive right in with a 5 day long mid year adventure. UWA Sports can take you all over WA, where will you go this winter?

Trips and Tours dates subject to change.

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Mid-Year TripsNorthwest Adventure4 - 10 July | $500

Need a summer adventure to warm up your winter? Come snorkeling, explore gorges, and see where the desert meets the ocean in Western Australia’s north west.

Goldfields Adventure27 June - 1 July | $500

Come see the great outback Australia, where gold mining still exists. While you’re at it have a go at prospecting and experience this beautiful landscape.

Southwest Adventure27 June - 1 July | $500

Experience white water in a canoe, mountain biking through jarrah and karri forests and testing your mettle with abseiling and rock climbing. See all the southwest has to offer.

Club & Team ContactsUWA Sports clubs and teams are open to UWA students, staff, and the community.

AikidoContact: Nicolas NaglooEmail: [email protected]: Mon & Wed 6.30pm, Sat 10:30amVenue: UWA International Martial Arts CentreWeb: www.aikido.uwamartialartsclub.org

AthleticsContact: David van der WaltEmail: [email protected]: 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]: Tue & Thurs evenings (Sep-Mar)Venue: UWA Sports ParkWeb: www.uwabaseball.com

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

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

CricketContact: Andrew JamesEmail: [email protected]: Tue & Thurs evenings (Sep-Mar)Venue: James Oval, UWA Crawley CampusWeb: www.ucc.org.au

FencingContact: James LewisEmail: [email protected]: Mon 6pmVenue: UWA International Martial Arts CentreWeb: www.uwafencing.com.au

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 AlbrechtEmail: [email protected]: Tue & Thur 6pm (Mar-Sep)Venue: UWA Sports Park SuperturfWeb: www.uwahockey.org.au

JudoContact: Stockley DavisEmail: [email protected]: Sat 3:30pm - 5:30pmVenue: UWA International Martial Arts CentreWeb: www.judouwa.com.au

KarateContact: Michael FengEmail: [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: Lara CarsonEmail: [email protected]: Sat 2pm, Wed 5:30pmVenue: UWA Recreation & Fitness CentreWeb: www.kobudo.uwamartialartsclub.org

Lawn BallsContact: Daniel AdamEmail: [email protected]: Fri eveningsVenue: Dalkeith/Nedlands Bowling ClubWeb: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

NetballContact: Jane White (Secretary)Email: [email protected]: Wed nightsVenue: UWA Rec Centre Tennis CourtsMatches: Sat afternoons @ Matthews Netball

Outdoor(camping, mountain biking, paddling, windsurfing, rock climbing, abseiling)Contact: Caroline CalyEmail: [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]: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

SavateContact: Colin PestellEmail: [email protected]: Thurs 7pmVenue: UWA Recreation & Fitness CentreWeb: www.bridgemansavate.com

Soccer (Competitive)Contact: Erica SalihEmail: [email protected]: Tue, Wed, Thurs 6pm (Mar - Nov)Venue: UWA Sports ParkWeb: www.uwanfc.com.au

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

Table TennisContact: Bin YanEmail: [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]: Mon & Wed 6.30pm, Sat 10:30amVenue: UWA Sports Park Tennis CentreWeb: www.uwatennis.com.au

TouchContact: Sean CowleyEmail: [email protected]: Tue 6pm - 10pm (ess comp)Venue: James Oval, UWA Crawley CampusWeb: www.sportingpulse.com.au

TriathalonContact: Charles BiddleEmail: [email protected]: Challenge Stadium Pool, UWA Sports ParkWeb: www.uwatriathalonclub.com

UltimateContact: Sarah BreretonEmail: [email protected]: Mon 4pm - 6pmVenue: James Oval, UWA Crawley CampusWeb: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

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

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

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

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Uni Sport for Kids Winter 2011

Mon 11 July - Tue 26 July

USFK is a school holiday program for children aged 5 to 12. It introduces kids to many new and exciting sports in a friendly, non-competitive environment.

Enrolments are open now. Send your kids to uni this winter with USFK.

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