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Coaching Opportunities with UC Football in 2026!

UCAFC are looking for coaches across all grades – Men’s, Women’s and Youth – and are on the hunt for passionate people who love football and want to be part of a great club culture.  Whether you’re an experienced coach or someone looking to begin or grow your coaching journey, they would love to welcome individuals who are committed, positive and excited to contribute to our football community.   Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community or sport you love, and it also happens to do great things for your wellbeing!

UCAFC are looking for coaches who:

  • are great communicators
  • have a player-first mindset
  • know the game. Understanding the basics and developing engaging training sessions that help players to improve
  • are well organised
  • C-licenses are preferred but not essential

These will vary depending on the team being coached.  All teams train at least once per week, plus a game over the weekend, which might include public holidays!   Higher level teams usually train twice per week.

  • Supportive environment
  • An awesome club whānau and culture
  • Development pathways are available
  • Some positions are remunerated

If this sounds like something you’re interested in, or you’d like to know more, the club would love to hear from you!

Please email president.ucafc@gmail.com  with:

  • A brief coaching CV or description of your experience
  • Your coaching philosophy (just a short paragraph!)
  • Your preferred team/level/age group

http://www.ucfootball.co.nz/

Team UC City2Surf – Be part of this iconic Christchurch event in 2026

If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe I should give the City2Surf a go…” this is your year.

Runners of all levels at the start line for City to Surf 2021

Whether you’re in it for friendships, a fresh challenge, or your own personal goals, we’d love to have UC staff and postgraduate students, especially first-timers, join Team UC for the 2026 Fresh Choice City2Surf.

Last year was an incredible day out with an amazing UC turnout, and we’re excited to build on that momentum in 2026!

What’s on offer:

We’re making it as easy as possible for newbies and postgrads tostep up to the start line on Sunday March 15th, 2026:

  • 100 FREE registrations for UC Postgraduate students and UC Staff
  • Access to our online 12 week training program (Starting 1st December) designed especially for first-timers
  • Free Team UC athletic t-shirt to run in on the day
  • Choose your distance — 6km or 12km
  • Walk, wheel, jog, or run your way to the finish at Rāwhiti Domain
  • Snacks and chats at the finish line
  • Supportive guidance from the UC Rec & Sport team

Whether you’re taking your very first steps into running or simply want something positive to work toward, this is a friendly, achievable, community-focused way to get active.

Postgrads – this one’s for you

City2Surf is a great way to meet other postgraduate students, get moving, and balance the pressures of research or study with something fun and energising. Come join the UC community outside the lab, library, or office.

A great option for first-timers

If you’ve never taken part in City2Surf before – perfect!

Our training plan is simple, encouraging, and accessible, and you can complete it wherever it suits your schedule. It’s designed to build your confidence, prevent overuse injuries, and help you show up on the day feeling prepared.

Want in? Spots will go quickly, so get in early!

🔗 Sign up here:
(City2Surf (Fun Run) Team UC)

Once registered, download the 12-week training programme on our and get started!

If you have health concerns or any other questions and want a private chat before committing, feel free to contact:

tina.george@canterbury.ac.nz or josiah.leigh@canterbury.ac.nz

We can’t wait to see you on the start line!

Please note that UC Rec&Sport reserve the right to:

  • allocate free tickets and t-shirts to those who have not been part of TeamUC City2Surf before  (eg. first timers)
  • allocated remaining spots to returning or first-time Team UC participants using a waitlist protocol, regardless of level of study
  • Confirmation of your registration may take up to a week, so sit tight.   Thankyou for your understanding.

Ngā mihi
UC Rec & Sport | Te Ratonga Hākinakina

 

Support UC to win the UTSNZ shield this weekend!

Support UC to take home UTSNZ Shield this weekend at Ngā Puna Wai!

In what will be a thrilling weekend of quality netball, come down to Ngā Puna Wai (free entry) to watch the top Netball team from each University compete for the final win of the year!

What is the UTSNZ Shield?

The UTSNZ Shield has a prestigious history, first being unveiled in 1923! UC proudly reclaimed it in 2023, in it’s 100th year, nicely co-inciding with our 150th celebrations.  What a way to celebrate!   We won it again in 2024, and now we are on the cusp of securing it for a third time, and we need your support!

A team effort

Across 2025, around 130 student athletes have competed across 8 sports, proudly wearing the UC Maroon and Gold, in a bid to collectively win the UTSNZ shield, and bragging rights, for UC.   We’ve had volunteer coaches and managers on the journey, along with UC Rec&Sport staff, providing unwavering support, logistics and leadership for our teams on tour and at home.

Top of the table – but we need a solid finish

We’re currently sitting top of the table, five points clear of Auckland University.   The team need to finish top 5 to secure the shield, but we’re betting on them making it to the grand finals – with your help!     We’d love to see as many UC supporters down at Ngā Puna Wai this weekend to cheer the team on to victory, and really leverage that home court advantage.

The schedule

Pool play is Saturday 27th, with games at 10.15am, 12.45pm (livestreamed) and 3.15pm.
Finals day is Sunday 28th – follow our instagram page for updates. Check out the schedule in the pics.

So, wear your Maroon and Gold (or any UC merch you can lay your hands on) and join us with your biggest voices at Ngā Puna Wai this weekend!