UniSA Sport Facilities Update - Effective from 30th June 2020
All UniSA Sport facilities are now open in line with Stage 2 of the University of South Australia’s Return to Campus Roadmap.
Gym and Pool capacity limits
On Monday 29th June the South Australian Government annouced Stage 3 of easing restrictions, this annoucement enables all UniSA Sport facilities to increase their current room capacity limiits. This means you will NOT be required to book your gym or pool visit prior to attending any UniSA Sport Facility
• You are required to bring a gym towel. There will be no exceptions to the rule, NO TOWEL – NO WORKOUT. (Towels are available for purchase from all UniSA Sport reception counters for $8.00).
• If you feel unwell or have had any close contact with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19, please stay home and do not attend the gym until you are cleared by a healthcare provider
• You must adhere to floor markers and social distancing requirements.
• Ensure you use the hand sanitiser provided at the facilities entrance BEFORE and AFTER every visit and frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
• All UniSA Sport sites will be cashless and only EFTPOS payments will be available.
• If you feel unwell or have had any close contact with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19, please stay home and do not attend the gym until you are cleared by a healthcare provider
• You must adhere to floor markers and social distancing requirements.
• Ensure you use the hand sanitiser provided at the facilities entrance BEFORE and AFTER every visit and frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
• All UniSA Sport sites will be cashless and only EFTPOS payments will be available.
• You are required to bring a gym towel. There will be no exceptions to the rule, NO TOWEL – NO WORKOUT. (Towels are available for purchase from all UniSA Sport reception counters for $8.00).
• To enable appropriate social distancing, we have re-arranged the gym layouts and turned off every second piece of cardio equipment.
• We have removed all smaller accessories such as foam rollers, mats and resistant bands. Please bring your own if you wish to use these items during your workout.
• You are required to wipe down equipment before and after every use with fitwipes provided. Extra cleaning/sanitising spray will be made readily available
• To enable appropriate social distancing, we have re-arranged the gym layouts and turned off every second piece of cardio equipment.
• We have removed all smaller accessories such as foam rollers, mats and resistant bands. Please bring your own if you wish to use these items during your workout.
• You are required to wipe down equipment before and after every use with fitwipes provided. Extra cleaning/sanitising spray will be made readily available
• There is a maximum of three swimmer per lane.
• Swimmers can be accompanied by only one carer who is not swimming.
• Swimmers can be accompanied by only one carer who is not swimming.
Group Fitness classes at Pridham Hall will recommence from Monday 6th July 2020. You will be able to view our new timetable on our website here.
Our FREE #TeamUniSA Home Hustle Zoom classes are still running, so please take this opportunity to do a group fitness class from the comfort of your home.
Prior to your first group fitness class:
• We strongly encourage participants to bring their own mat to Yoga and Pilates classes.
• You are required to bring a gym towel. There will be no exceptions to the rule, NO TOWEL – NO WORKOUT. (Towels are available for purchase from all UniSA Sport reception counters for $8.00)
• Casual visitors will need to provide their name, phone number and email adress prior to attending a class
• You are required to wipe down equipment before and after every use with fitwipes provided. Extra cleaning/sanitising spray will be made readily available
• Ensure you use the hand sanitiser provided BEFORE and AFTER every class.
• Class size will be capped at 25
• 15 minutes has been allowed between classes to ensure adequate cleaning of all equipment
• You must adhere to floor markers and social distancing requirements.
Our FREE #TeamUniSA Home Hustle Zoom classes are still running, so please take this opportunity to do a group fitness class from the comfort of your home.
Prior to your first group fitness class:
• We strongly encourage participants to bring their own mat to Yoga and Pilates classes.
• You are required to bring a gym towel. There will be no exceptions to the rule, NO TOWEL – NO WORKOUT. (Towels are available for purchase from all UniSA Sport reception counters for $8.00)
• Casual visitors will need to provide their name, phone number and email adress prior to attending a class
• You are required to wipe down equipment before and after every use with fitwipes provided. Extra cleaning/sanitising spray will be made readily available
• Ensure you use the hand sanitiser provided BEFORE and AFTER every class.
• Class size will be capped at 25
• 15 minutes has been allowed between classes to ensure adequate cleaning of all equipment
• You must adhere to floor markers and social distancing requirements.
On Monday 15th June all facility memberships were reactivated automatically. If you wish to cancel or keep your membership on suspension, please email unisasport@unisa.edu.au as soon as possible so we can process this for you.
All UniSA Sport facilities will be offering paid play on the courts and swimming lessons from the 27th July 2020
UniSA Sport Clubs Update
Sporting clubs play an important role in people’s health and wellbeing. With the easing of restrictions and in line with the Recovery Roadmap for South Australia and the University, UniSA Sport clubs who participate outdoors recommenced training from May 8th. With the reopening of the University’s sport and recreation facilities on June 15th, indoor clubs will recommence their training form this date.Progressively clubs will be able to compete in competitions and the timing of this will vary between sports depending on whether they are indoor, outdoor, contact or a non-contact sport.
Clubs are currently working closely with UniSA Sport and their peak sporting body to develop a return to sport plan to ensure strict hygiene and social distancing protocols are adhered to as set out by the SA Government. Sport will look a little different on the return to your club and this will be communicated by your club prior to training recommencing.
If you have not joined a UniSA Sport club, now is a great time to get involved. Check out the UniSA Sport website for the list of clubs and for further information.
UniSA Sport Events Updates
There are many opportunities for students, staff and alumni to get involved in intervarsity sport and events. Click on the events below for updated information.The Westpac City to Bay Fun Run will be held on Sunday 8th November. UniSA Sport will be encouraging UniSA Staff and Students to enter under Team UniSA, with discounted entry fees, a Team UniSA singlet and other great benefits on offer. Registrations will open early August. Check out our website for more details.
We will be showcasing our UniSA Sport clubs between 9-15 August on our UniSA Sport website and social media. Our clubs will also be offering free Come and Try sessions. Check out the event schedule on our website.
We will be involved in USASA’s free health and wellbeing event scheduled in October; the date and format is yet to be confirmed. In the meantime, check out a bunch of activities from the SP2 Online Event that you can engage with to help you relax, move, create, connect and nourish.
The VC (Vice Chancellor's) Cup is an interunit sports challenge, where academic and professional units are encouraged to enter a staff/student team in each sporting event. Typically each metropolitan campus hosts one competition, however in 2020 due to facility closures between March – June there will only be two sports competitions. Once confirmed, details of sports, dates and locations will be updated HERE.
Our Awards Night is due to be held at the National Wine Centre on Tuesday 1st December. We will continue to monitor the government and university advice over the coming months to determine whether we will need to implement any restrictions or amendments to the event.
Intervarsity Sport Updates
UniSport Australia are offering the following online intervarsity events to provide an opportunity for students to represent their university:
UniSport Australia Virtual Distance Running Championships (open to students, staff and alumni)
UniSport Australia Virtual Distance Running Championships (open to students, staff and alumni)
The Esports and Strava App competitions held in SP2 have concluded; keep an eye on our website and social media for an announcement of SP5 online events.
The sport competitions originally scheduled for April and May will be postponed to SP5, pending government and university advice. Additional sports will possibly be added to the schedule; further details will be announced on our website and social media in the coming weeks.
The sport competitions originally scheduled for April and May will be postponed to SP5, pending government and university advice. Additional sports will possibly be added to the schedule; further details will be announced on our website and social media in the coming weeks.
The 2020 UniSport Nationals event that was due to be held in Perth in September/October has been postponed; there will no longer be a national multi-sport event held this year. We are working with our UniSA Team Managers and Coaches to prepare and recruit for the 2021 UniSport Nationals. To register your interest in representing Team UniSA, visit our website