Sport and Recreation at Notre Dame

Actively pursue your best uni life

We know how important your work life balance is when you are chasing your dream job at uni. Sport is one of the best ways known to improve your physical and mental wellbeing - and why not make some great friends along the way.

Sports and recreation at our Fremantle campus

Semester 1 Calendar

  • Student and staff gym

    Our Student/Staff Gym provides a competitively priced, convenient facility to remain physically and mentally active on campus.

    Our facility is clean, flexible, and functional in design with high ceilings flooded with natural light, making it the ultimate wellness haven.

    Open 6am-10pm on weekdays and 7am-5pm on weekends, you’ll enjoy high-quality fitness equipment including:

    • Jim Bradley boxing punching bags
    • Aerobic machines – treadmill, exercise bikes, rowing machine
    • Weight machines – cable machine, torsonator, leg press
    • Free weights – IronEdge bumper plates and bars, racks, dumbbells

    Our affordable membership options include:

    Membership LengthRate
    1 month $28
    3 months $65
    6 months $115
    12 months $220

    Payment instructions will be provided at your induction session. All new members, including students and staff, are required to complete an induction session. You’ll need to sign a membership form and pre-medical form prior to joining the gym.

    On completion of the induction and after receipt of payment, your membership card will be available for collection and your access will be activated.

    Got questions or want to book an induction session?

    Email fremantle.gym@nd.edu.au or visit our Fremantle campus on the ground floor of Customs House (ND49) (corner of Henry and Phillimore Streets).

  • On-campus fitness classes

    We offer free on-campus fitness classes for students looking to improve their overall wellbeing (physical and mental).

    Where: ND49 (Customs House), room attached to Staff and Student Gym.
    Cost: Free for all UNDA Students (simply fill out the waiver form and bring a Student card to each session). $100 for a 10-week program for UNDA Staff.

    Programs we offer:

    • PWR Pilates
      • Day: Monday
        Time: 5pm till 6pm
        Dates: Weeks 4-13
        March 11, 18, 25. April 8, 15, 22, 29. May 6, 13, 20.
    • Pilates
      • Day: Wednesday
        Time: 12:30pm till 1:30pm
        Dates: Weeks 3-12
        March 6, 13, 20, 27. April 10, 17, 24. May 1, 8, 15.
      • Day: Thursday
        Time: March: 5pm till 6pm
        April-May: 8am till 9am
        Dates: Weeks 3-8, 10-13
        March 7, 14, 21, 28. April 11, 18. May 2, 9, 16, 23.
    • Beginners Yoga
      • Day: Tuesday
        Time: 7am till 8am
        Dates: Weeks 3-12
        March 5, 12, 19, 26. April 9, 16, 23, 30. May 7, 14.
    • Slow Flo Yoga
      • Day: Thursday
        Time: 7am till 8am
        Dates: Weeks 3-8, 10-13
        March 7, 14, 21, 28. April 11, 18. May 2, 9, 16, 23.
    • Power Yoga
      • Day: Wednesday
        Time: 11:30am till 12:30pm
        Dates: Weeks 3-12
        March 6, 13, 20, 27. April 10, 17, 24. May 1, 8, 15.
    • Circuit Training (HIIT)
      • Day: Tuesday
        Time: 11am till 12pm
        Dates: Weeks 3-12
        March 5, 12, 19, 26. April 9, 16, 23, 30. May 7, 14.
    • Personal Training
      • NOTE: This is only available to members of the UNDA Student/Staff Gym
      • Day: Thursday
        Time:         7:30am till 10:30am
        Dates: Weeks 3-8, 10-13.
        March 7, 14, 21, 28. April 11, 18. May 2, 9, 16, 23.
      • To book a session please email fremantle.gym@nd.edu.au the week of the class. First 3 bookings.
    • Boxing
      • Day: Monday
        Time: 11am till 12pm
        Dates: Weeks 4-13
        March 11, 18, 25. April 8, 15, 22, 29. May 6, 13, 20.
    • Learn to Lift (with WA Sports Performance)
      • Day: Tuesday
        Time: 12:3pm till 1:30pm
        Dates: Weeks 3-12
        March 5, 12, 19, 26. April 9, 16, 23, 30. May 7, 14.

    To get involved or find out more, email fremantle.fitness@nd.edu.au or sign up your interest via CareerHub.

    • UNDAMoves (Rewards for Getting Active)
      • Moves+Linking your wearable fitness tracker to Open Play’s “Moves+” application, you can gain access to ND Moves. This initiative will reward UNDA students for logging walking, running, swimming and cycling fitness progress. Rewards given away include University merchandise, local vouchers and giveaways. Full details available on app.

    To get involved or find out more, email fremantle.sports@nd.edu.au or download the Moves+ Application from the App Store and sign up using your University Student Email (only acceptable). To register interest via CareerHub.

  • Social sports

    Participating in social sport at Notre Dame is a great way to stay healthy while having fun and connecting with friends. All sports are mixed gender and place a priority on being a fun environment first, not the Olympics.

    We offer a range of social sports on campus, including:

    Mixed Volleyball

    • Day: Wednesday
      Time: 4:45pm till 8:15pm
      Dates: Week 3-12
      March 6, 13, 20, 27. April 10, 17, 24. May 1, 8, 15.
      Team Requirements: minimum of 8 per team, with at least 50% being UNDA students, and all teams must be mixed.

    Mixed Netball

    • Day: Tuesday
      Time: 4:45pm till 8:15pm
      Dates: Weeks 3-12
      March 5, 12, 19, 26. April 9, 16, 23, 30. May 7, 14.
      Team Requirements: minimum of 8 per team, with at least 50%
      being UNDA students, and all teams must be mixed.

    Mixed Indoor Soccer (Futsal)

    • Day: Thursday
      Time: 4:45pm till 8:15pm
      Dates: Weeks 3-8, 10-13
      March 7, 14, 21, 28. April 11, 18. May 2, 9, 16, 23.
      Team Requirements: minimum of 6 per team, with at least 50%
      being UNDA students, and all teams must be mixed.

    Mixed Multi Sport

    • Day: Monday
      Time: 4:45pm till 8:15pm
      Dates: Weeks 4-13
      March 11, 18, 25. April 8, 15, 22, 29. May 6, 13, 20.
      Team Requirements: minimum of 6 per team, with at least 50%
      being UNDA students, and all teams must be mixed.
    • Multi-Sport has you competing in the same team each week like other social sport competitions, however each week the sport being played changes. Semester 1 will include sports like Dodgeball, Floorball, 3v3 Basketball, Netball and more.

    Location

    • ND6 (Student Recreation Hall)

    Cost

    • $200 per team for the semester (per sport) – due 2nd week of competition. If joining as an individual you will be placed in a team, and the team will required to pay the entry fee in the 2nd week of competition.

    How to get involved

  • NDeavours – experience something new, for free

    Student v Staff Games (S1, 2024)

    Day: Wednesday 20th of March, 2023 (Week 5)
    Time: 12pm till 2pm
    Sports: TBD
    Venue: Esplanade Park / ND6
    Sign up

    Give it a Go – Social Run Club

    Day: Thursday
    Time: 7:30am till 8:30am
    Dates: Week 3-8 10-13
    March 7, 14, 21, 28. April 11, 18. May 2, 9, 16, 23.
    Venue: Esplanade Parkby the end of Mouat Street
    Sign up by registering interest with Taya Howden

    Learn2 - Snorkel

    Day: Wednesday
    Time: 7:30am till 9am
    Dates: Weeks 3-12
    March 6, 13, 20, 27. April 10, 17, 24. May 1, 8, 15.
    Venue: Omeo Shipwreck (Coogee)
    Sign up

    One Off Events

    We are currently taking interest for one off events. 2024 concepts include:

  • Contact us

    General enquiries for:

    Social Sport
    Taya Howden (Sports Assistant)

    NDActive / Gym
    Louis Turmel (Sports Assistant)

    Elite Athlete Program/Representative Sports
    Emily Ralston (Sports Assistant)

    Participation
    Trent Sellers (Sports Assistant)

    All other enquiries:
    Chris O’Connor

    Phone: 08 9433 0588

Sports and recreation at our Sydney campus

Semester 1 Calendar

  • Participation sports

    Participation in sports is a great way to keep healthy and have fun with friends at the same time.

    We offer a range of options including:

    • Courtyard sport
      Drop into the Broadway courtyard during the week to have a hit of badminton, pickleball, Spikeball, shoot hoops, play ping pong, or try your hand at garden games.
    • Learn2Surf
      Join other Notre Dame students for a day at Bondi Beach and Learn to surf. Keep an eye on dates for Sem 1 & 2.
    • Harbour Walk
      Join other Notre Dame students for a morning walk and sightseeing along the Harbour and Botanic Gardens, followed by lunch by the water.
      Date: Week 8, Friday 12th April
      Time: 10:30am - 1pm
      Where: Meet at Darlinghurst Campus
    • City2Surf
      Be part of the Notre Dame City2Surf team and experience the thrill of running in Sydney’s iconic annual fun-run. Mark your calendars for August 11, 2024.
    • The Gift
      Bragging rights are on the line in Semester 2! We will be running an afternoon gaming competition that pitches school versus school. Competing in a series of sporting and activity-based challenges, which school team (compromised of students and staff) will walk away with the shield.
    • UTS Gym Membership
      Keep fit during the semester by joining the UTS gym with classes for all levels, fully equipped gym and shower facilities so you can sweat it out in between classes. Gym memberships start from as low as $20.95.
    • Hyrox PFT @ UTS
      HYROX is the fitness sport taking the world by storm and this is your chance to try it at UTS! Join us every Wednesday as we train to get ready for the big event on Wednesday March 20th. Each Wednesday, our instructor will help you work up a sweat as you get ready for the PFT challenge day on March 20th.

  • Lunchtime social sports

    Each semester, we enter teams in local lunchtime competitions.

    Just a short walk from the Broadway campus, it is mixed, social, fun, and FREE.

    Games take place between 12-2pm and 6pm-10pm Tuesday – Friday, so if you have a free period join up! Here are the sports being offered this semester:

    Mixed Netball

    • Day: Tuesday
      Time: 12pm - 2pm
      Dates: Week 3 - 12 (No week 7, 2nd April)
      Where: UTS-Ross Milbourne Sports Hall (RMSH), located in UTS Building 4

    Mixed Volleball

    • Day: Wednesday
      Time:  6pm - 10pm
      Dates: Week 3 - 12 (No week 7, 3rd April)
      Where: UTS-Ross Milbourne Sports Hall (RMSH), located in UTS Building 4

    Mixed Futsal

    • Day: Thursday
      Time: 12pm - 2pm
      Dates: Week 3 - 12 (No week 7, 4th April)
      Where: UTS-Ross Milbourne Sports Hall (RMSH), located in UTS Building 4

    Mixed Basketball

    • Day: Thursday
      Time: 12pm - 2pm
      Dates: Week 3 - 12 (No week 7, 4th April)
      Where: Sydney Uni

    Yoga

    Come and learn about posture and correct body alignment. This class is suitable for all levels of experience. This beginner’s level class is a great introduction to the world of Yoga, with scope to grow.

    • Day: Tuesday
      Time: 12:30pm - 1:15pm
      Dates: Week 3 - 12 (No week 7, 2nd April)
      Where: Broadway Campus, NDS2/223

    ND Run Club - Wednesday

    Ready to hit the ground running? Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just lacing up for the first time, our University Run Club welcomes you! Dive into a community that's all about encouraging each other, achieving personal bests, and discovering the joy of running. From scenic jogs near campus, we've got something for everyone.

    • Day: Wednesday
      Time: 7:45am arrival for an 8am run
      Dates: Semester 1: 10th, 17th, 24th April and 1st May (keep an eye out for Semester 2 dates)
      Where: Meet at St. Ben's Courtyard Broadway

  • Contact us

    For any further information or if you’d you like to know more about any of our sports programs, get in touch:

    Email: sydney.sports@nd.edu.au
    Phone: 0499 752 562

Representative sports

Representative sporting competitions present an opportunity for Aussie uni students to compete head-to-head in several national standard sporting competitions.

  • UniSport Nationals

    From September 7-13 2024, Notre Dame will participate in UniSport Nationals in Canberra. Sports that are available at UniSport Nationals are as follows (please note, this is dependent on our team numbers and sign-ups):

    SportDivision typesMinimum no. for team
    Australian Rules Football Men, Women 21 (M), 18 (W)
    Badmington Men, Women 4
    Baseball Open 12
    Basketball Men, Women 8
    Beach Volleyball Men, Women, Mixed 2 (M, W), 4 (Mixed)
    Cheer and Dance Open 6 (Cheer), 5 (Dance)
    Cycling Men, Women 1
    Fencing Men, Women 1
    Football Men, Women 14
    Futsal Men, Women 7
    Golf Men, Women 1, 3 (M Team), 2 (W Team)
    Handball (European) Mixed 9 (minimum of 2 W)
    Hockey Men, Women 14
    Judo Men, Women 3 (M), 2 (W)
    Kendo Men, Women 1
    Lacrosse 5's Mixed 6
    Lawn Bowls Open 5
    Netball Women, Mixed 10, Minimum 2 M (Mixed)
    Rowing Men, Women, Mixed 1
    Rugby 7's Men, Women 10
    Sailing Open 5
    Softball Women 11
    Squash Men, Women, Mixed 1 (Singles), 3 (2 M, 1 F - Mixed)
    Surfing Men, Women 1
    Table Tennis Men, Women 1 (Singles), 4 (Team)
    Taekwondo Men, Women 1
    Tennis Men, Women 4
    Tenpin Bowling Open 1 (Single), 2 (Double), 6 (Team)
    Touch Football Men, Women, Mixed 10 (Minimum 3 M for Mixed)
    Ultimate Frisbee Mixed 10 (Minimum 4 of M or W)
    Volleyball Men, Women 7
    Water Polo Men, Women 10

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  • Nationals - Stand-alone events

    Every year, UniSport Nationals gives students from universities across Australia the opportunity to compete head-to-head in several national standard sporting competitions.

    This year, Notre Dame has qualified and has the potential to participate in stand-alone events if they take place (please note that this is dependent on numbers).

    Sports:

    • 3x3 Basketball
    • Athletics
    • Distance Running
    • League of Legends
    • Snow
    • Swimming
    • T20 Cricket
    • Triathlon

  • NSW Intervarsity

    Every year, UniSport Nationals gives students from universities across Australia the opportunity to compete head-to-head in a number of national standard sporting competitions. Pop Up 1v1 Intervarsity Events will be arranged throughout the year as they arise.

    If you’re interested in participating, or even have an idea for an event against one of the other four universities, contact the Sports Officer via sydney.sports@nd.edu.au.

Elite athlete program

Did you know… Notre Dame forms part of the Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) Network, committed to supporting Australia’s elite athletes to achieve academic excellence whilst pursuing a sporting career.

Eligible elite athletes can negotiate their study and assessment options or explore any flexible studies arrangement in the course of their university degree.

An elite athlete or coach is identified and recognised, or is a member of one of the following organisations:

  • AFL Players’ Association
  • Australian Cricketers’ Association
  • Australian Institute of Sport
  • Australian Professional Footballers’ Association
  • National squad members from Australian Sports Commission recognised sports
  • Rugby League Professionals’ Association
  • Rugby Union Players’ Association
  • Senior/head coaches from state and territory institutes/academies of sport, national teams from Australian Sports Commission recognised sports or participating professional sports
  • State Institutes or Academies of Sport (e.g., WAIS or NSWIS)


To apply, download the Notre Dame Elite Athlete Program Application Form and email it to fremantle.eap@nd.edu.au (WA Students) or sydney.eap@nd.edu.au (NSW Students).