The University of Western Australia acknowledges that its campus is situated on Noongar land, and that Noongar people remain the spiritual and cultural custodians of their land, and continue to practise their values, languages, beliefs and knowledge.
We would like to acknowledge Noongar Elder Neville Collard for the inspiration for the design of the UWA Jersey.
THE ONLY PLACE IN THE WORLD YOU WILL FIND BLACK SWANS IS ON NOONGAR LANDS.
Back in the Nyitting (Dreaming), all maali (swans) were white. Every day they used to swim around in the water looking at their reflection, boasting about how beautiful they were.
“Aren’t we beautiful birds! Look at us, look at us, no one is as beautiful as us.”
The Warlitj (Golden Eagle) was always sitting in the trees, and every day he was subjected to the bragging of the white swan.
One day, the white swan walked up onto the land, and as quick as a flash the eagle flew down and started beating all the feathers out of the swan, making it bare.
The eagle flew back into the tree and said, “Brag now maali, brag now.”
Because it was winter, the swan began to shiver and cry for warmth. The Wardong (crow) flew down and said,
“What’s wrong brother swan, what’s wrong?”
The swan began to cry and told him what happened.
The crow took his feathers off his back and gave them to the swan, and the feathers started to grow and cover the swan. The swan went to wipe the tears from his eyes and the blood from his wingtip stained his beak red.
If you look at the black swan today, you will see the feathers on their back are ruffled from where the crow gave his feathers. You will see the red beak, and when they fly you will see some white feathers to remind him that he was once a white swan.”
At The University of Western Australia, sport plays a central role in the lives of students; encouraging new friendships, skills and healthy campus culture.
UWA Sport is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment across all programs, services and facilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves. UWA Sport is dedicated to ensuring that all individuals, including people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, nationalities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, socio-economic circumstances and ages are treated with respect and equity, and are supported to participate fully.
UWA Sport has Zero Tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, harassment, and vilification towards any person. This includes racism, homophobia, biphobia, and/or transphobia. UWA Sport celebrate, promote and foster an awareness of diversity and inclusion, and welcome all to gain a positive experience through sport.
Find out more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity at uwa.edu.au/sport
UWA Sport is committed to making every sporting experience accessible.
UWA Sport programs and services are supported by the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) for the direct benefit of all UWA Students.
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With the exception of programs with the following symbols, UWA Sport programs provide a safe and inclusive environment and are open to all.
This program/service is specifically for LGBTQIA+ students.
This program/service is specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
This program/service is specifically for international students.
The program/service is wheelchair accessible. This program/service is specifically for female and non-binary students.
Please call us on (08) 6488 2286 or email info@sport.uwa.edu.au if you have any questions about accessibility.
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• Located on campus
• Student friendly opening hours
• Free gym induction
• Variety of group fitness classes per week
• Social and friendly atmosphere
• Flexible student membership options
• Qualified instructors
Take advantage of our $12 per week Student Flexi All Access membership and enjoy unlimited group fitness classes and access to state-of-theart equipment with no lock in contract.
Our Reformer Pilates studio, designed with students in mind, is conveniently located on campus to help you build your strength and flexibility. Whether you’re new to Pilates or a seasoned enthusiast, enjoy the versatility of instructor-led sessions or on-demand virtual workouts on our high-definition screens. Turn up the heat with our state-of-the-art reformer equipment and elevate your fitness. Book a session now at uwa.edu.au/sport
COURT HIRE AND BOOKINGS
UWA Sport’s top-tier sporting facilities, courts and grounds are available for corporate meetings, functions, school seminars and sporting events. Book a court now at uwa.edu.au/sport
OPENING HOURS
Mon-Fri: 6am to 10:30pm Sat-Sun: 8am to 6pm
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A free social competition that runs throughout the academic year at UWA. Played during semester on Tuesdays 12-2pm, the competition offers a wide variety of sports across a variety of locations on UWA Perth Campus.
A tailored college competition that offers a diverse range of sports throughout the year for the five residential colleges. Grab your fellow residents and don your college colours for the chance to hoist the prestigious College Championship Cups.
To get any involved, visit uwa.edu.au/sport
A social sport competition that is open to all, experience a variety of sports on offer:
• 5-a-side soccer
• Netball
• Social Footy 9s
• Touch Rugby
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Volleyball
• Wheelchair Footy
Semester 1:
2nd March - 29th May
Semester 2:
27th July - 23rd October
Summer: 9th November - 19th February
Registrations open 4 weeks prior to competition start date and close 3 days prior.
Experience the atmosphere of UWA Social Sports and join a Team Meet-Up session to connect with other players interested in forming a team and get a sense of the fun to come! Find out more at uwa.edu.au/sport
Take a break and hit the field with UWA Social Sports. Unwind and hang out with friends in a fun and safe competition.
Make a splash with Swim Membership options that are flexible and accessible for everyone. Enjoy unlimited access during public swimming hours and build your fitness in the water. For more information on Aquatic memberships and prices, visit uwa.edu.au/sport
To access UWA swimming facilities, all swimmers are to wear appropriate swimwear and a swim cap, and bring a towel. These requirements help maintain a safe and high-quality aquatic environment for all users.
Monday-Friday: 5:45am-8:30am, 11:15am-2pm, 6:00pm-8:45pm
Saturday-Sunday: 12pm-2:45pm
• Located at the southern end of the UWA Perth Campus
• Two 25-metre pools (one shaded pool and one unshaded pool)
• Warm 28 degree water temperature
• UWA Swim School programs
• Nationally accredited instructors
The UWA Aquatic Centre provides specialised lessons for adult swimmers looking to gain confidence in the water.
The UWA Aquatic Centre offers a range of squad programs that allow intermediate to advanced swimmers the opportunity to progress their skills in a friendly and challenging environment.
The UWA Water Awareness Program provides students with the opportunity to learn basic water safety and practical water confidence skills. Run throughout the academic year, the program gives students an understanding about water safety and how to help others.
For more information on Aquatic Programs visit uwa.edu.au/sport
The Western Series aims to provide opportunities for students of all backgrounds and abilities to compete in exciting and inclusive intervarsity competitions against other Western Australian universities. The Western Series events that are on offer include:
All Abilities Cup
Indigenous Games
International Student Challenge
Pride Cup
Get involved with Western Series
Whether you’re looking for a new experience or diving into the competitive side of sport, our clubs provide exciting opportunities for you to unlock the best of university life through sport.
Our clubs provide top-tier sporting facilities for students of all athletic levels to support their unique journey.
For more information about clubs, visit uwa.edu.au/sport
OUR AFFILIATE CLUBS
• Aikido
• AFL
• Athletics
• Badminton
• Baseball/ Softball
• Basketball
• Boat
• Cricket
• Fencing
• Handball
• Hockey
• Judo
• Karate
• Kendo
• Kobudo
• Netball
• Outdoor
• Rugby
• Soccer
• Squash
• Swimming
• Perth Pythons Hockey Club
• UWA Motorsport Club
• UWA E-Sports Club
• Subiaco Lacrosse Club
• Table Tennis
• Taekwondo
• Tennis
• Triathlon
• Ultimate
• Underwater
• Volleyball
• Water Polo
• Wrestling
Represent UWA at the national level and play for UWA Maali in the intervarsity competition run by UniSport Australia.
Nationals is a multi-sport competition between teams from more than 40 Australian Universities and tertiary institutions across 30 plus sports.
In 2026, Nationals Div 1 and Div 2 will run concurrently from Saturday 26 September – Friday 2 October in Perth, Western Australia.
Standalone events
Athletics 22-24 April
Cricket 27-31 July
Swimming 15-17 May
Triathlon 19 April
UWA MAALIWAH INDIGENOUS NATIONALS
Indigenous Nationals provides the unique opportunity to bring together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from around the country to compete at a national level in mixed sports.
In 2026, the annual Indigenous Nationals will be held from 29 June - 3 July in Newcastle, NSW and will be contested in a mixed competition across various sports.
For more information visit uwa.edu.au/sport
The University Basketball League is returning for its sixth season in 2026, with multiple universities competing across men’s and women’s competitions.
The home and away competition is played across the country as a pathway to the top level of basketball in Australia. The 2026 competition will be held from August to October.
This season’s highly anticipated schedule will feature blockbuster home games with an exciting game day experience including merchandise, half-time entertainment and much more!
READY TO PLAY?
Take your shot at representing UWA Maali and register now
Get ready to fly with UWA Maali during the upcoming tennis and basketball season with home games located on campus.
The University Tennis League is a new inter-university competition created by UniSport Australia in collaboration with Tennis Australia, seeking to determine the best tennis university in the country and develop competitive pathways in Tennis.
The home and away competition is played in conferences across the country. The 2026 competition will be held from August to September.
For more information visit uwa.edu.au/sport
The Student Athlete Development Program aims to assist high performing athletes at UWA who seek to combine their sporting endeavours with positive academic pursuits.
Representation International Representation
The program supports student athletes that compete at the highest state level through to those who are internationally competitive, through:.
• Dedicated academic support to assist with flexibility during competition periods.
• Access to high-quality campus facilities that support efficient and effective training.
• Education and professional development opportunities designed to support dual academic and athletic career pathways.
• Networking and communitybuilding opportunities that connect student athletes with a diverse cohort of over 200 highperforming peers across UWA.
We’re always searching for talented team members to fill a variety of roles at UWA Sport, ranging from casual roles through to full–time positions.
UWA Sport is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity. As the largest employer of students on campus, we make it easy to balance work with study commitments, all while gaining valuable skills for your future.
To see current opportunities, visit uwa.edu.au/sport
Find out more and apply online at uwa.edu.au/sport WORK WITH US
Explore current opportunities available at UWA Sport;
• Sport Official
• Swim Instructor
• Fitness Instructor
• Customer Service Attendant
• Bar and Cafe Attendant Visit uwa.edu.au/sport to get on the list.
UWA Sport employees enjoy a range of benefits, including:
• Working from the beautiful Perth campus
• Gym and aquatics membership
• Paid top-up parental leave
• Access to salary sacrificing options
• Ongoing training and development
“I would highly recommend working at UWA Sport to students, particularly my fellow international students. It is a wonderful place to learn and grow supported by great people as well as gain work experience while studying at UWA.”
Nozomi, Active Leadership Instructor
uwa.edu.au/sport info@sport.uwa.edu.au (+61) 8 6488 2286 UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre 35 Stirling Highway Crawley 6009
Mon-Fri: 6am to 10:30pm Sat-Sun: 8am to 6pm
PARTNERS
To see our current partners, visit uwa.edu.au/sport
COLLEGE PARTNERS
St Catherine's College
St George's College
St Thomas More College
Trinity
University Hall