A UWA Nationals team in a huddle

UniSport Nationals 

Have you got what it takes to represent UWA at Nationals?
UniSport Nationals provides the opportunity for students from more than 40 universities from across Australia to compete head-to-head in a number of sporting competitions. 

UWA Maali became the first university outside the big 3 (the University of Sydney, the University of Melbourne, and Monash University) to win the Overall Title since 1994, when we clinched the title on our home turf in Perth at the 2010 games. UWA were crowned overall champions once again when the competition returned to Perth in 2016. In 2022, UWA were crowned West Per Capita Champions and Overall West Champions in 2025!

Nationals Div 1 and 2

Nationals provides the opportunity for students from more than 40 universities from across Australia to compete head-to-head in a number of sporting competitions.

In 2026, the Nationals Division 1 and 2 will be held on Saturday 26 September - Friday 2 October in Perth, WA. Standalone events will be held across the country throughout the year.

In 2026, UWA is eligible to compete in the following sports and events: 

  • National Championships
     Sport Competition Dates   Location
    Triathlon 19 April Wollongong, NSW
    Athletics 22 April - 24 April Gold Coast, QLD
    3x3 Basketball  6 May - 8 May Canberra, ACT
    Swimming 15 May - 17 May Sydney, NSW
    3x3 Basketball 27 May - 29 May Melbourne, VIC
    Indigenous National 23 June - 27 June University of Newcastle, NSW
    Distance Running 4 July - 5 July Gold Coast, QLD
    T20 Cricket 27 July - 31 July Sunshine Coast, QLD
    Surfing 28 July - 30 July Sunshine Coast, QLD
    Cheer and Dance  10 August Melbourne, Victoria
    Cross Country 22 August - 23 August Ballarat, Victoria
    Snow  31 August - 2 September Mt Buller, Victoria

  • UniSport Nationals Div 1 & 2
     AFL 9s  Badminton  Basketball   Beach Volleyball
     Cycling  Dodgeball   Fencing   Football (Soccer)
     Futsal  Handball  Golf   Judo
      Kendo  Lacrosse  Lawn Bowls  Leagues 9s
     Netball  Oztag  Rowing   Rugby 7s
     Sailing  Squash   Table Tennis
     Taekwondo
      Tennis Tenpin Bowling  Touch  Ultimate
     Volleyball
    Water Polo    

Open Sessions

Thinking about representing UWA at Nationals? This is your chance to get involved! Take the first step and come along to our Open Sessions where you can play your sport, meet potential teammates, and showcase your skills in a fun, pressure-free environment.

 

 Sport  Open Sessions Dates  Location
Badminton

Thursday 5 March, 8am-9:30am

Wednesday 11 March, 4pm-5:30pm

UWA Sports Hall
Dodgeball 

Tuesday 17 March, 5pm - 6pm

UWA Sports Hall
Futsal

Thursday 12 March, 11am - 12:30pm

Tuesday 17 March, 1pm - 2:30pm

Friday 20 March, 8am - 9:30am

UWA Sports Hall
Handball

Wednesday 4 March, 6pm - 7pm

Friday 13 March, 6pm - 7:30pm

UWA Sports Hall
Hockey

Wednesday 4 March, 3:30pm - 5pm

Tuesday 10 March, 3:30pm - 5pm

UWA Sports Park - Superturf 
Lacrosse

Monday 23 February, 6pm - 7pm

Monday 2 March, 6pm - 7pm

Wednesday 11 March, 6pm - 7pm

Wednesday 18 March, 6pm - 7pm

Wednesday 25 March, 5:30pm - 7pm

UWA Riley Oval
Netball

Tuesday 3 March, 8am-9:30am

Monday 9 March, 4pm-5:30pm

Wednesday 18 March, 4pm-5:30pm

UWA Netball Courts
Rugby 7s Thursday 12 March, 4:00pm - 5:30pm UWA Riley Oval
Soccer

Wednesday 4 March, 5pm - 7pm

Monday 9 March, 5pm - 7pm

UWA Riley Oval
Squash Thursday 19 March, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
UWA Squash Courts
Tennis

Friday 13 March, 1pm - 3pm

Tuesday 17 March, 7:30pm – 9pm

Thursday 19 March, 7:30 – 9pm

Tuesday 24 March,  7:30 – 9pm

Thursday 26 March, 7:30 – 9pm

UWA Tennis Courts
Touch

Wednesday 11 March, 4pm - 6pm

UWA James Oval
Ultimate

Tuesday 3 March, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Tuesday 10 March, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Thursday 12 March, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

UWA James Oval
Volleyball

Tuesday 3 March, 4pm - 6pm

Tuesday 10 March, 4pm - 6pm

Thursday 12 March, 8:30am - 10am

Monday 16 March, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

UWA Sports Hall
 Wheelchair Basketball Wednesday 18 March, 1:30 - 2:30pm UWA Sports Hall

 

UWA Maali Sport Coach Managers Program

Lead the Maali on home soil in 2026!

As a UWA Maali Sport Coach Manager, you'll be be responsible for managing and coaching a team in the lead-up to the 2026 UniSport Nationals. This exciting volunteer opportunity to be amongst a team during the Perth nationals as the primary point of contact for our student athletes competing, gaining valuable sport management experience and making an impact on young sportspeople.

World University Games and Championships

The World University Games (WUG) and World University Championships (WUC) are held every two years under the banner of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and are hosted by countries around the world. World University Championships for individual sports alternate annually with the World University Games.

For more information, contact [email protected]

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