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2019
ELITE ATHLETE
PROGRAM
INFORMATION BOOKLET
1CONTENTS 3 ELIGIBILITY 3 APPLYING FOR ELITE ATHLETE CONSIDERATION 4 Lodging your application 5 REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES 5 Sporting scholarship induction & scholarship launch 5 Elite athlete information sessions 5 MANAGING YOUR COMMITMENTS 7 Planning your class timetable 8 Communication with staff 10 Updating information & competition results 10 Relocating for a semester due to training or competition 10 Class absence due to illness, injury, competition or special consideration 11 ASSESSMENTS 11 Assignment Extensions 12 Supporting Evidence 12 Deferred Exams 13 End Of Semester Exams 14 Applying For Off-Campus Exams 14 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS 15 Competition Subsidy 15 UNIVERSITY SUPPORT SERVICES 18 UQ SPORT FACILITIES & SERVICES 18 UQ Sport Academy 19 UQ Sport Fitness Centre 19 UQ Sport Aquatic Centre 19 UQ Sport Tennis Centre 19 UQ Sport Athletics Centre 19 Playing Fields & Courts 20 UQ Sporting Clubs 20 Social Sport 20 College Sports 21 EVENTS 22 COMPETITIONS 23 KEY CONTACTS 25 USEFUL LINKS
INTRODUCTION
The University of Queensland (UQ)
is recognised by the Australian Sports
Commission (ASC) as an Elite Athlete
Friendly University (EAFU) where elite
student-athlete services are provided
by a range of stakeholders.
The UQ Sport Academy is responsible for leading this
support through its Elite Athlete Program (EAP).
This also includes the UQ Sporting Scholarships and UQ Sport
Competition Subsidy programs.
Dedicated Academy staff work in collaboration with UQ and
UQ Sport staff to help student-athletes manage study and
their elite sporting pursuits.
With a breadth of study choices, flexibility in your learning process,
world-class facilities and student-athlete-centred support, we aim
to equip you for success now and in the future.
1BUILDING TOMORROW’S CHAMPIONS 2 | ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for Elite Athlete Consideration as well as the
UQ Sport Elite Athlete Program, a student must be able to
demonstrate a commitment to an ongoing training and competition
program, designed to pursue a sporting career at the elite-level.
This commitment must be validated through the provision of robust
documentation from a Coach or Team Official from your State or
National Sporting body detailing:
• A thorough history of the student’s participation in the sport;
• The current volume of training the student is committed to;
• All current selections to major national or international level events
and high performance squads;
• Contact details of a coach, high performance manager,
state or national body that can be contacted to verify this
commitment, if required.
Documentation must appear on an official letterhead, signed and
converted to an non-editable format (e.g. PDF).
APPLYING FOR ELITE ATHLETE CONSIDERATION
Approved Elite Athlete Consideration, through the
UQ Academic Registrar, allows elite student-athletes access to
reasonable adjustments throughout the semester in order to manage
their pursuits in both academic and sporting excellence.
An important resource regarding this status is the Programs and
Assessment for Elite Athletes Procedures Policy. The Policy outlines
the University’s strategy to enable elite athletes who have competitive
sporting commitments (at a National level or higher) an opportunity to
maintain their tertiary study.
3LODGING YOUR APPLICATION You can apply for Elite Athlete Consideration at any time before or during the Semester. New students can apply as soon as they have a UQ Student Number. You will need to submit your application for Elite Athlete Consideration to the Academic Registrar via email at studentadmin@uq.edu.au Be sure to include the correct supporting documentation (as outlined in Eligibility). This will ensure that your application can be assessed correctly and as fast as possible. Please note: approved Elite Athlete Consideration is only valid for the semester for which it has been approved. Students are required to re-apply for Elite Athlete Consideration each subsequent semester of study that it is needed. Example application email: My name is [insert student name] and my UQ student number is [insert student number]. I would like to be considered for Elite Athlete Consideration for my sport of [insert sport] for Semester [1/2], [insert year]. Please find attached a letter from [insert sporting body/coach/ manager] confirming my selection and training and competition commitments in my sport of [insert sport]. Thank you for your support with my application. Kind regards, [Student name] If successful, the Academic Registrar will notify you of the outcome via a letter of confirmation to your student email account. Additionally, a positive service indicator EAC (Elite Athlete Consideration) will be updated on your SI-net profile for the relevant semester. This will also be visible to UQ staff, which is helpful if you need to request additional support during the semester. 4 | ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Elite Athlete Program (EAP) staff are here to assist any student-
athletes who secure Elite Athlete Consideration. However, it is
important that you firstly take responsibility for managing your own
academic and sporting commitments. Organisation and planning is
paramount for all elite student-athletes. It is highly recommended
that you reach out to the EAP staff at the beginning of each
semester to check-in.
SPORTING SCHOLARSHIP INDUCTION & SCHOLARSHIP LAUNCH
All UQ Sporting Scholarship recipients are required to attend a
compulsory induction session held during Orientation Week, as well as
a formal UQ Sporting Scholarships launch event early in the year.
ELITE ATHLETE INFORMATION SESSIONS
All Elite student-athletes are encouraged to attend the
Elite Athlete Information Session and other associated Workshops
held in Orientation Week. Check your Orientation Week planner
for specific details.
In addition, EAP staff are available for consultations during
this time to discuss any further needs you may have. Contact details
for EAP staff can be found at the end of this document.
MANAGING YOUR COMMITMENTS
Managing university study and sporting commitments can be a
challenge if you fail to plan accordingly. At the beginning of each
semester, we recommend you review your sporting schedule against
the course work you are due to enrol in to prepare for any conflicts.
Remember, if you are ever unsure in your ability to manage your
university and elite-level sporting commitments, book in for a
planning session with an EAP staff member as soon as possible.
5HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES? 6 | ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM
PLANNING YOUR CLASS TIMETABLE
1. Make a timetable of your training schedule and competitions
that you will be attending during the semester.
2. When class timetables become available, work out which classes
would best fit around these commitments.
3. Email the Course Coordinator for each of your courses, introduce
yourself and request (if possible) early enrolment in your preferred
class times. Depending on the course, Coordinators may grant
early enrolment for students with Elite Athlete Consideration.
Alternatively, you may be advised to first try and enrol during the
public enrolment period, and to notify them should you miss your
preferred times.
4. If unable to secure early enrolment, make sure you are aware
of when class enrolments open (available on the UQ Academic
Calendar) and be available to enrol at this time. If you have training
or competition commitments at this time and are not available to
sign on to classes, advise your Course Coordinators in step 3.
5. As soon as class enrolments open, log on and enrol into your
classes according to your timetable.
TIP: Consult the UQ Academic Calendar to see key dates relating to
teaching and examination periods, and whether they will clash with
your sporting commitments. Assessment due dates are mapped
out in the Electronic Course Profile. Keep an eye out for when exam
timetables are released so that you are able to advise your Course
Coordinators of any clashes in advance. In most cases, you can apply
for a deferred exam or extensions, if needed.
If at any time you feel you are not coping well, or would like to discuss
how to better manage your time and approach to study, please make
an appointment with one of our EAP Staff.
7COMMUNICATION WITH STAFF Developing positive relationships with UQ and UQ Sport staff is paramount. Using professional and appropriate language will help mobilise the support when needed. This begins by introducing yourself to the Course Coordinators and tutors at the beginning of each semester, and identifying that you have been approved for Elite Athlete Consideration by the Academic Registrar. This can be done when requesting timetabling support. It is your responsibility as a student-athlete to liaise with your Course Coordinators and other teaching staff about any clashes as soon as they become apparent. Any prospective travel or absences from university should be reported to academic staff as soon as they are known. Athlete requests are more likely to be approved if they are communicated well in advance. If you are uncomfortable reaching out to academic staff independently, you are welcome to include EAP staff in any communications you have. Should you have a negative experience when contacting any UQ Staff, please inform the EAP staff as soon as possible. 8 | ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM
Example of an introductory email to academic staff:
Dear [insert full title of Course Coordinator],
My name is [insert name and student number] and I am enrolled in
course [insert course code] this semester.
I am an elite student-athlete in the sport of [insert sport] and have
been approved for Elite Athlete Consideration by the Academic
Registrar for this semester. Please find attached confirmation of
this for your records. This is as per policy 3.50.07: Programs and
Assessment for Elite Athletes.
During this semester, I will be [insert details of your training and
competition commitments so they understand what you are juggling
as an elite student-athlete with study].
I have perused the assessment requirements for this course through
the Electronic Course Profile and have compared this to my sporting
schedule. At this stage, I foresee no clashes between my elite-
level sporting and university commitments. However, in the event
my sporting schedule changes, I may request support to manage
attendance and assessment tasks. I will follow the processes outlined
in my Electronic Course Profile in a timely fashion if needed, and will
remain diligent in keeping up with all course work.
I am looking forward to commencing [insert course code] and
working with you during the semester.
Thank you in anticipation of your support.
Kinds Regards,
[insert name and student number]
9UPDATING INFORMATION & COMPETITION RESULTS As a student-athlete, it is a requirement to keep EAP staff up-to-date with current information and details of your sporting achievements. This will assist EAP staff in advocating and communicating your elite-level commitments with UQ faculties and schools should you need it. This information can also provide promotional opportunities, and increase the visibility of UQ’s elite student-athlete community. RELOCATING FOR A SEMESTER DUE TO TRAINING OR COMPETITION If you there is a possibility of you relocating for training or competition purposes, please notify EAP staff. We will help to identify options to allow you to continue your studies wherever possible. UQ has facilitated a number of elite student-athletes in completing their studies through Cross Institutional Agreements with other domestic universities, where applicable. There may also be options to negotiate the delivery mode of your course or engage in an international exchange program. Please contact your EAP staff for further support and information. CLASS ABSENCE DUE TO ILLNESS, INJURY, COMPETITION OR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION If you know you will be absent from classes, practicals or tutorials for an extended period of time, you should contact your Course Coordinators as soon as possible. In most cases, class materials and notes will be online, but sometimes lecturers cannot provide these materials, which may affect your ability to complete the course. Any requests for support or extensions must be followed as outlined in the Electronic Course Profile. 10 | ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM
ASSESSMENTS
My.UQ and the Electronic Course Profile details the process required to
access the following support. Be mindful that you may need to provide
robust documentation to verify which commitments will prevent you
from completing any course requirements.
ASSIGNMENT EXTENSIONS
Unfortunately, extensions are not possible for every piece of assessment.
It is important to remember you must follow the processes outlined
in your Electronic Course Profile when initially making your extension
request and that you may be refused should you fail to provide sufficient
supporting documentation.
Please note, you must take all possible measures to submit your work
by the due date before requesting an extension. The following are
acceptable reasons to apply for an extension:
Elite Sporting Commitments
If you are an elite student-athlete representing Australia – or an
Australian state or territory – you may be eligible to apply for an
extension. To apply for an extension, you must hold UQ Elite Athlete
Consideration for the current semester. See the Programs and
Assessments for Elite Athletes Procedures Policy for more information.
Medical Grounds
If a medical condition has jeopardised your ability to complete a
piece of assessment on time, you are eligible to apply for an extension.
To be successful, a medical practitioner must assess your condition
and provide a signed medical certificate.
See Applying for an Extension for more information. Be mindful, you
may still be required to submit what you have completed of
the assignment to that date.
Other
There are a number of other reasons you can apply for an extension.
To find out more visit My.UQ online.
11SUPPORTING EVIDENCE
Acceptable supporting evidence
A letter written on a state or national sporting body’s letterhead is
acceptable supporting evidence for an extension. The letter must confirm
the specific event and dates of the event or activity. The letter must also
describe the nature of your sporting commitment and explain how it
affects your ability to submit the assessment item on time.
Unacceptable supporting evidence
Sporting events that are not at a national or international level may not
be accepted when applying for an extension. Any additional holiday
time before or after elite sporting commitments are also not acceptable
reasons to apply for an extension.
DEFERRED EXAMS
If you are seeking a deferred exam, you must hold Elite Athlete
Consideration. Please contact EAP support staff for assistance.
Instructions on how to apply for a deferred exam can be found on
the My.UQ website (as seen below) and should also be detailed in the
Electronic Course Profile.
APPLY ONLINE
Log into mySI-net > mySi-net student home page >
my SI-net myRequests > Deferred Examinations Requests
• Your exam will be scheduled during the deferred exam period
(July or December) at your enrolled campus.
• Do not apply if you are not yet officially registered as an elite
athlete. Finalise your registration first, then apply to defer your
exam.
12 | ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAMIMPORTANT
• An Exam can only be deferred once, and only to the official
deferred exam period. No further deferral is allowed. Consider
your availability in the deferred exam block when deciding to
apply for a deferred exam.
• Exam period start and end dates are typically published five
(5) weeks before the end of semester exam period, so start the
process as early as possible.
• The exam timetable (showing specific dates and times) is typically
released after 5pm on the Friday five (5) weeks before the exam
period (June and November exam periods).
• The live link in SI-net to apply for deferred exams will appear on
the Monday after the exam timetable is released.
END OF SEMESTER EXAMS
Should you be away for competition during the end of semester
exam period, you will need to apply for a deferred exam. Should your
application be approved, your deferred exam will be scheduled to the
deferred exam block (dates accessible in the UQ Calendar). If you are
away during the deferred exam block you cannot apply for another
deferral. Instead, you will need to sit the exam wherever you are. This
is done through an ‘Off-campus Exam Application’.
Please note, applications for an Off-campus Exam will be accepted no
later than 14 days before the first day of the examination period. If you
think you may need to apply for an Off-campus Exam, please speak to
your EAP staff as soon as possible.
REMEMBER
• Always upload official supporting documentation from your
sporting body, coach or team manager, on official letterhead
paper, showing the dates and locations of your sporting
commitments. You must upload your supporting documentation
at the time you apply and in PDF format. It is not possible to
apply first and add documentation later.
• Apply on grounds of ‘Registered Elite Athlete Sporting Event’.
13APPLYING FOR OFF-CAMPUS EXAMS
If you cannot sit an end of semester exam due to elite-level sporting
commitments, either domestic or international, you can also apply for an
Off-campus Exam. If you are seeking an Off-campus Exam, you must hold
Elite Athlete Consideration and contact UQ Examinations early to discuss
possibilities.
APPLY ONLINE
my.UQ > Make a Request > Exams and Assessment
> Off-Campus Exam
• Please contact your EAP team if you need assistance with this.
• In many cases it is not possible to travel to an approved UQ
exam centre. In that case, you must nominate your team
manager, coach, or other authorised person (must not be a
family member) to act as your supervisor at your location.
• You will need to provide details of the exam supervisor to UQ
Examinations well in advance. Always email examinations@
uq.edu.au to clarify what is required and provide details with
plenty of notice.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS
UQ offers a number of Sporting Scholarships to assist
exceptional athletes balance their studies with the demands of
elite-level sport. Student-athletes can apply online for UQ Sporting
Scholarships via the UQ Sport website.
In addition to Scholarships, the UQ Sport Competition Subsidy is available
to student-athletes and can offset eligible competition expenses.
14 | ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAMUQ SPORT COMPETITION SUBSIDY
The UQ Sport Competition Subsidy provides funding to assist student
athletes with out-of-pocket competition costs, at eligible international
and national sporting events. This program, funded through Student
Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is an initiative of UQ Sport and
administered by UQ Sport Academy.
This subsidy can provide students with a percentage of eligible out-of-
pocket expenses, at thee (3) performance categories, up to an annual
limit of $2,000. Eligible students can apply for the subsidy at each of
these performance categories once per sport, per calendar year, up to
the annual limit.
For a detailed breakdown of these performance categories and how to
apply, please visit the UQ Sport website.
UNIVERSITY SUPPORT SERVICES
The UQ Careers and Employability team can help you plan your career,
improve your employability and help you gain a competitive edge
during your time at UQ. Support services include online courses and
career assistance workshops.
The UQ Steps to Success is also available through
UQ Student Services.
Individual modules include:
• Self-Understanding
• Course Decisions
• Readiness for Study
• Thriving at UQ
• Opportunities
• Career Decisions
UQ Student Services provides a multitude of support in a
range of areas including accommodation, student wellbeing
and academic writing.
15QUEENSLAND’S
LARGEST
MULTI-SPORT
COMPLEX
AQUATIC ATHLETICS TENNIS FITNESS
CENTRE CENTRE CENTRE CENTRE
25 & 50M IAAF- 21 x TENNIS 3 LEVEL
POOLS STANDARD COURTS GYM/CARDIO
SYNTHETIC & GROUP
16 |
TRACK
ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM
FITNESS
CLASSESWORLD-CLASS 9+ PLAYING INDOOR
SYNTHETIC FIELDS FIELDS & OUTDOOR
PRECINCT MULTI-PURPOSE
COURTS
17UQ SPORT FACILITIES & SERVICES Located across UQ’s St Lucia and Gatton campuses, UQ Sport offers hundreds of sporting activities, and manages multiple facilities including: • UQ Sport Academy • UQ Sport Fitness Centre • UQ Sport Aquatic Centre • UQ Sport Tennis Centre • UQ Sport Athletics Centre • UQ Sport Aquatic & Athletics Centre (Gatton) • Playing Fields and multi-purpose courts Venues are open to UQ students, staff and alumni, as well as the general public year-round. Elite student-athletes can access discounted UQ Sport memberships through the ‘High Performance Pass’. Please contact the UQ Sport Academy to apply: uqsportacademy@uqsport.com.au UQ SPORT ACADEMY The UQ Sport Academy is the high performance arm of UQ Sport. It is one of Queensland’s premier providers of high performance services and programs to elite-level athletes, teams and coaches. The Academy delivers first-class strength and conditioning programs, sports science testing, coaching workshops, athlete counselling and more to a range of clients including elite-level students, staff and the general public. For more information and how to access these services and any associated costs, please contact your EAP support staff. UQ SPORT FITNESS CENTRE The UQ Sport Fitness Centre has everything you need to keep fit. The venue features facilities for cardio & weight training, group fitness, martial arts, indoor sports and much more. 18 | ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM
UQ SPORT AQUATIC CENTRE
The UQ Sport Aquatic Centre is one of the premier swimming facilities
in Brisbane. It boasts an Olympic-sized 50m pool, a 25m pool (opened
in 2017) and a Learn-to-Swim pool dedicated to kids programs.
The Aquatic Centre also offers a range of activities, including Adult &
UQ Sport Academy Swim Squads, Learn-to-Swim lessons and triathlon
training. There is always a minimum of four lanes available for lap
swimming, plus if you’re thirsty, the Centre serves up great coffee too!
UQ SPORT TENNIS CENTRE
The UQ Sport Tennis Centre is the home to 21 flood-lit courts,
including two synthetic grass courts. Services include court hire,
racquet repairs, coaching, and Group Fitness classes, as well as regular
tennis tournaments and social events. The Centre is located next to
Saint Lucy Café – home to some of the best food on campus, and a
great spot to relax.
UQ SPORT ATHLETICS CENTRE
The UQ Sport Athletics Centre is one of Queensland’s premier
athletics venues. The Centre, which features a 565-seat grandstand,
rectangular playing field, and facilities for jumpers. It also hosts state
and national-level athletics meets – including the UQ Sport 1500m
Classic – as well as coaching programs for junior and elite athletes.
The Athletics Centre is where you will find the offices of the
UQ Sport Academy and UQ Rugby Football Club.
PLAYING FIELDS & COURTS
UQ Sport has more than 10 fields located on the St Lucia campus –
including two synthetic turf pitches – and three fields at the
Gatton campus. These fields host home games for a number of UQ’s
Sporting Clubs, as well as social and college fixtures competitions.
UQ’s St Lucia also features a number of courts – including
netball, basketball, beach volleyball, and multi-purpose courts –
as well as cricket nets. UQ Gatton also boasts squash, tennis and
basketball courts.
19UQ SPORTING CLUBS Joining a UQ Sporting Club is a great opportunity to get more involved in your sport, or to meet new people on campus. There are close to 40 clubs in a fantastic range of sports, catering for the recreational participant through to elite-level. But best of all, they are open to absolutely everybody. Clubs include the likes of athletics, cricket, AFL, swimming, rugby, boxing, aikido, scuba diving, and many more. SOCIAL SPORT If you’re looking for a bit of friendly competition in your favourite sport, or want to try a new sport, you can sign up to a number of Social Sports at UQ. Competitions are open to UQ students and alumni, as well as the general public, with people of all ages and abilities catered to. This is a fun and affordable way to squeeze some extra exercise into your schedule, or let off steam after a study session. Enrolments open at the beginning of each semester, including summer. COLLEGE SPORT If you’re a UQ College resident, College Sport is a great option to explore friendly game-play throughout semester. With tournament- style games often drawing music, cheering and infectious crowds - all in the name of College spirit - teams truly build a sense of camaraderie. To find out more about College Sport, simply contact your College Sport Representative. 20 | ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM
EVENTS
SCHOLARSHIP INDUCTION WORKSHOP
The UQ Sporting Scholarship induction event is conducted the
week before Orientation Week and is compulsory for all sporting
scholarship recipients. The event provides an opportunity to meet
other student-athletes, gain an understanding of the scholarship
program and to ask any questions directly to the EAP staff.
SCHOLARSHIP LAUNCH
The UQ Sporting Scholarship Launch is an event that introduces
Scholarship recipients to the generous donors of the program,
as well as other key stakeholders and academic staff. Attendance
at this event is compulsory for all Scholarship holders.
UQ SPORT CLUB & SPORTS AWARDS
The UQ Sport Club and Sports Awards dinner is a chance for
teams and athletes to let their hair down after a year of gruelling
training and tough competition. Most of all, it’s a celebration of
outstanding sporting achievements, club commitment and a way to
show appreciation to all those involved in running UQ Sport Clubs.
Not only is sporting excellence championed, but the dedication of
coaches and efforts of volunteers is also recognised.
UQ BLUES AWARDS
The UQ Blues Awards is one of the most prestigious sporting
events of the year.
Since 1912, Blue and Half Blue Awards have been presented to
champion UQ sportsmen and women, in recognition of their
outstanding sporting achievements, and for enhancing the
reputation of university sport.
To be awarded a University Blue at the annual awards night is one
of the highest accolades a student-athlete athlete can receive.
21COMPETITIONS UNISPORT NATIONALS UniSport Nationals events allow students the opportunity to compete head-to-head with athletes from 43 Australian universities in a number of national standard sporting competitions. The Nationals are comprised of our two flagship events, Nationals Div 1 and 2 (formerly known as Uni Games), as well as a number of standalone competitions throughout the year, including Nationals Snow, T20 cricket, 3x3 Basketball, and Triathlon. Results from all Nationals events are accumulated to crown a champion overall university. In 2018, The University of Queensland won the first-ever Nationals Div 1 championship. To find out more information about representing Team UQ at a Nationals event, please contact TeamUQ@uqsport.com.au VARSITY CLUBS CLASH Clubs from UQ and QUT battle it out across a number of sports throughout the year, accumulating points to crown a champion university. Don maroon and make your voice heard as you support Team UQ in the must-see battle of the year. Share the moment in 2019 with #VCC19. GREAT COURT RACE The Great Court Race is one of The University of Queensland’s proudest traditions. First held in 1985 to celebrate UQ’s 75th anniversary, the event is based off Cambridge University’s famed Great Court Run - immortalised in the film ‘Chariots of Fire’. The majority of races take place around the state heritage-listed Great Court at UQ’s St Lucia campus – spanning over a distance of 636m. 1500M CLASSIC The UQ Sport 1500m Classic is a regular fixture in the Queensland Athletics calendar, annually kicking off the track and field season. The event features a range of 1500m events – including school-age, masters, race walking, and elite-level races. Year-on-year, the 1500m Classic attracts hundreds of competitors from all over Australia, with all races seeded based on performance. 22 | ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM
KEY CONTACTS
EMILY BURROWS
Personal Development Advisor
Emily has a Bachelor of Psychology and a
Masters of Counselling, specialising in Athlete
Welfare, Performance Psychology and Team
Culture. Emily has also been a member of
the National Junior Hockey Squad and the
Queensland Academy of Sport, interrupting
her studies to live in the United Kingdom and
play in the National Scottish League. Emily
continues to represent at a State level as a
member of the Queensland Scorchers. Emily is
passionate and highly experienced in helping
athletes live balanced and healthy lives.
P +61 7 3346 6243
E emilyb@uqsport.com.au
EMILY BATES
Elite Athlete Program Officer
Emily earned a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport
Sciences from The University of Queensland,
specialising in athletic development. While
completing her degree, Emily represented the
Brisbane Lions in the AFL Women’s (AFLW)
competition, and was twice selected as an All
Australian player. Emily continues to represent
the Brisbane Lions while working part-time
in the UQ Sport Elite Athlete Program. Emily
has first-hand experience in managing the
demands of elite-level sport with university
study and life.
P +61 7 3443 2439
E ebates@uqsport.com.au
23PERFORM AT YOUR HIGHEST LEVEL 24 | ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM
USEFUL LINKS
My.UQ
my.uq.edu.au
Student Services
uq.edu.au/student-services
UQ Academic Calendar
uq.edu.au/events
Applying for an Extension
my.uq.edu.au/node/218/1#1
Examination Queries
email: examinations@uq.edu.au
UQ Sport Academy
uqsport.com.au/elite-athletes/academy/
UQ Blues Awards
uqsport.com.au/blues
UniSport Nationals
unisport.com.au/nationals
UQ Sport Competition Subsidy
uqsport.com.au/elite-athletes/student-support/competition-subsidy/
UQ Steps to Success PDF Guide
uq.edu.au/student-services/pdf/steps-to-success-printable.pdf
ELITE ATHLETE STATUS
General information – including an application guide
uqsport.com.au/elite-athletes/student-support/program/
Programs and Assessment for Elite Athletes Procedures Policy
http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/programs-and-assessment-elite-
athletes-procedures
Elite Athlete Status Application
email: studentadmin@uq.edu.au
25The University of Queensland,
Sir William MacGregor Drive,
St Lucia, QLD, 4067
P +61 7 3365 6612 (general)
P +61 7 3346 6243 (direct)
E sportscholarship@uqsport.com.au
E uqsportacademy@uqsport.com.au
uqsport.com.au/academy
FIND US @UQSPORT
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