University and Tertiary Sports New Zealand (UTSNZ) Events
Here's your chance to represent UC at a national sporting championship, and aim to qualify for the World University Games!
2023 event schedule
| Sport | Format | Date | Location | Registration of Interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowing | Men's & Women's | 7 - 8 April | Ashburton | Closed |
| Basketball 3x3 | Men's & Women's | 13 - 14 May | Auckland | Closed |
| Volleyball | Men's & Women's | 8 - 9 July | Auckland | Closed |
| Badminton | Mixed | 29 - 30 April | Wellington | Closed |
| Ultimate | Mixed | 2 - 3 September | Wellington | Open |
| Futsal | Men's & Women's | 24 - 27 August | Palmerston North | Open |
| Basketball 5x5 | Men's & Women's | 15 - 17 September | Christchurch | Open |
| Netball | Women's | 23 - 24 September | Wellington | Open |
Overview
The annual University and Tertiary Sport New Zealand Championship sees all eight universities, and a range of other tertiary institutions compete in eight sporting championships held throughout the academic year. Points are awarded at each event based on final placings, from which an overall champion institution is awarded. UC is a high performing insitute and were the top placed South Island team in 2018 and 2019. In 2021 UC placed 2nd overall before covid cut the season off early.
Athletes
In order to represent UC at a UTSNZ event you must be an enrolled student at UC for the duration of the event. A selection committee will review all registered athletes, and will either select a team based on these details, or may hold a trial/s. Registration details are available in the table above. Players are requried to pay a player fee, which must be paid prior to the end of the academic year.
Coach/Managers
To register your interest in coaching or managing a UC team please complete the relevant registration link above, or email ucsport@canterbury.ac.nz.
Register your interest for UTSNZ
Represent the University of Canterbury at the national tertiary championships