Inter-University Sport (UTSNZ)
This isn’t social sport. It’s national competition. Represent AUT and compete against students from universities across Aotearoa at the UTSNZ National Tertiary Sport Championships. Selection is competitive, but if you’re chosen, you won’t be doing it alone. The AUT Sport team manages the campaign and travels with teams to each tournament so you can focus on performing when it counts.
Who can represent AUT at UTSNZ championships?
To represent AUT at a UTSNZ Tertiary Championship, you must be enrolled as an AUT student during the semester your sport is contested or have graduated in the same calendar year. All teams are selected through a full trial process.
Sports on offer
AUT competes in the following UTSNZ championship and challenge sports:
Champs sports:
- Badminton
- Basketball (3x3)
- Basketball (5x5)
- Futsal
- Netball
- Rowing (HP Athletes)
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Challenge sports:
- Badminton
- Beach Volleyball
- eSports
- Swimming
UTSNZ championship shield and awards
Every UTSNZ Championship event contributes points towards the overall shield, based on the team’s final placings. This is awarded at the end of the year to the top sporting university in New Zealand. But results aren't the only thing on the line. The Te Kaitiaki – National Tertiary Spirit Champion Award recognises the university that best embodies the spirit of the championships, as voted by participants across all sports throughout the year.
Event calendar
Sport | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
Badminton | 9-10 May | Waikato Badminton Hall, Hamilton |
3x3 Basketball | 16-17 May | Hiwa, University of Auckland |
Volleyball | 11-12 July | CET Arena, Palmerston North |
Futsal | 9-11 August | Parakiore Recreation Centre, Christchurch |
Ultimate | 29-30 August | Christchurch (fields TBC) |
Basketball | 11-13 September | Parakiore Recreation Centre, Christchurch |
Netball | 26-27 September | AUT North Campus, Auckland |
Contact us
AUT Sport team
Email: sport@aut.ac.nz
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About UTSNZ
University and Tertiary Sport NZ (UTSNZ) is a not-for-profit organisation giving students the chance to represent their university in sport at a regional, national and international level. Visit the UTSNZ website to learn more.