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Last chance to join the UC City2Surf 2025 Team!

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Have you considered being part of Christchurch’s iconic City2Surf event?  It’s a fun day out, where you choose the distance (6km or 12km) and whether you want to run, walk, jog or wheel it!

Why join the UC City2Surf team?

UC Students in Halls
  • By joining through UC Rec&Sport, you’ll enjoy a discounted entry fee of $30 plus a free UC t-shirt to run in, courtesy of UC Accommodation team
UC Staff and Students
  • Receive a $5 discount on the entry fee, pay just $40 with us and collect your race bib from the RecCentre.
  • Join us at the end of the event for some light refreshments and good banter with others

Register and pay online today – and don’t delay, as we close our entries on Sunday 2nd March at midnight!

Ngā mihi
UC Rec&Sport | Te Ratonga Hākinakina

 

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Sport Internships available for 2025

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Are you looking to complete your internship hours, or just volunteer to learn, in the realm of sport?  Te Ratonga Hākinkina | UC Rec&Sport offer a range of internships within the sport context, and we have a few spots left for 2025!

Why choose UC Rec&Sport for your internship?
  • We work with UC sport clubs, so you’ll be directly assisting your fellow students to be the best they can be AND raise the reputation of UC in the sporting community
  • You’ll get mentorship and networking opportunities with our respected and experienced team
  • You’ll get hands on learning from the start, progressing at an individualised pace
  • Our programme is professionally run, and we will support you in your interactions with clubs as much as you need us to
  • We will be able to be a referee for your future job applications, as you’ll treat this like a real job
What are the internships, and do I have to be enrolled in a particular degree?
  • We offer internships in Strength & Conditioning, Performance Analysis (HUDL and Sportscode), Governance, Event or Team Management, Marketing and social media
  • We can tailor to suit your course requirements
  • We welcome ANYONE from any degree, who has a passion for sport
  • We have five seasonal team sports to choose from:  Rugby, Football, Hockey, Netball. Basketball, plus some UTSNZ sports for Ultimate and Rowing, and a few athletes competing in individual sports who are a part of our Sport Academy
How do I apply?

If you’d like more information or a chat before submitting an application, please email ucsport@canterbury.ac.nz  and one of our team will contact you to help.

The winter sport season kicks off soon, so don’t delay!
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Te Ratonga Hākinakina | UC Rec&Sport

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Coach or Manage a UC Sport team in 2025!

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Are you a seasoned coach looking for a new challenge?  How about an emerging coach looking for some experience?  Do you have what it takes to guide aspiring university students to reach their full potential?  Or maybe you know someone (they don’t have to be a student) who might fit the bill and would be keen to join our community?

Our UC sport clubs are looking for coaches for the 2025 winter season, across all levels (including premiere) and across all codes.

Why become a coach or manager?
  • Work with top level student athletes, helping them achieve their potential
  • Work and network with the UCRS team and interns, integrating modern sport science (like Performance Analysis, Strength & Conditioning and testing) into your coaching programme
  •  Reap the benefits of giving back to your community – whether you’re helping a more social but competitive team, or leading the top team to premierships, the sense of reward is strong for everyone.
  • Great for your CV once you graduate, demonstrating leadership, communication, organisation and management skills.
  • Coach solo or maybe grab a friend and co-coach?
Want to know more?

To get involved and get more information on seasons, training and game days, please contact the amazing and dedicated club contacts below:

UC Netball: Hannah Williams (President)  ucnetballpresident@gmail.com
Looking for coaches at all levels, including premier

UC Basketball:  Piet van Hasselt  (President)  piet.vanhasselt@canterbury.ac.nz   
Looking for a coach for the U23 B Men’s Team

UC Rugby:  Jarred Brixton
ucrfc.chair@gmail.com   
Looking for 8 managers for social teams.   Just need to be a little organised able to communicate with a team of up to 25.

UC Football:  Anthony O’Connor
president.ucafc@gmail.com
Looking for coaches and assistants for both Men’s and Women’s teams, ideally with A, B or C Licenses.

UC Hockey:  Paul Horrocks president@uchockey.co.nz  or
Olly Snape  elite@uchockey.co.nz
Looking for coaches and managers, all levels.

So, just reach out to the excellent people in our sport clubs and see what opportunities they may have for you and get involved!

Ngā mihi
UC Rec & Sport | Te Ratonga Hākinakina