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Intramural Championship 2026
Join in friendly competition with your fellow University residents across a variety of events in the Intramural Championship.
The Intramural Championship is a program designed to provide students living in select residences with opportunities to engage in friendly competition while fostering a sense of community. It recognises student efforts and contributions towards building a more inclusive and connected residential environment. The Intramural Championship invites residents from 14 accommodation sites including University-owned accommodations, colleges, and private providers to participate.
Eligible residences
To participate in the Intramural Championship you'll need to be a currently enrolled student at the University and be a resident in one of the following locations:
- Abercrombie Student Accommodation
- The Regiment
- Darlington House
- Queen Mary Building
- Iglu
- UniLodge Kensington
- Scape
- Sydney University Village
- Mandelbaum House
- St John's College
- St Andrew's College
- St Paul's College
- Sancta Sophia College
- The Women's College
- Wesley College
- Y Suites
How the competition works
As students participate in the Intramural Championship, they can earn intramural points, which are tallied throughout the year. At the end of the year, the Residence with the highest point totals will be celebrated at the Intramural Gala Dinner. Some individual events may also offer cash prizes.
Points System
Points are awarded for participation and placement in each event for the residence:
| Outcome | Points |
|---|---|
| Winner | 5 |
| Second place | 3 |
| Third place | 2 |
| Participation | 1 |
Legacy trophies
To honor past victories, we have a tradition of rotating trophies, with the winning residence's name engraved on each trophy. The following trophies are awarded:
- Intramural Champions Cup: for the residence that earns the most points across all events, excluding sports competitions.
- Thomas Whalan Cup: for the residence with the most points in intramural sports (male category).
- Liane Tooth Cup: for the residence with the most points in intramural sports (female category).
Benefits of joining
The Intramural Championship is aimed towards holistic development and is centered around connection and community. Through participation you may get:
- invitations to the Intramural Gala dinner for every event winner
- chance to be featured in the Intramural Journal
- cash prizes or trophies for event winners in select events
- opportunities for personal growth and skill development
- recognition for participation in each event
- access to a unique network of students across all the University of Sydney residential sites
- glory for your residence and personal satisfaction alongside fun!
How to get involved
Participation in the Intramural Championship is voluntary and flexible, with opportunities to join on an event-by-event basis. Here are a few steps to help you get started:
- Contact your residence's Intramural Captain: each residence has nominated Intramural Captains, who are the key contact persons for intramural-related questions and events. They help communicate important intramural updates and rally teams together to participate in the competition.
- Register: if you or your friends in your residence are interested in competing, liaise with your Intramural Captain so they can register you for the event.
- Prepare: each intramural competition event requires some level of preparation to increase your chances of success. You can speak with your Intramural Captains and respective residential staff to explore opportunities to participate.
You are not expect to participate in every event as we expect you to prioritise your studies over competing, but we welcome you to join in where possible so that you can enjoy all the benefits of taking part.
Event dates
Semester 1 events
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
Intramural Mixer |
Tuesday 3 March 2026 |
Intramural Welcome Shield |
Saturday 7 March 2026 |
Intramural Cook-off |
Thursday 19 March 2026 |
Intramural Oztag |
Saturday 28 March 2026 |
Intramural Trivia |
Tuesday 31 March 2026 |
Intramural Badminton |
Saturday 18 April 2026 |
| Intramural Ultimate Frisbee | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
Semester 2 events
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
Intramural Futsal |
Friday 21 August |
Intramural Power Pitch |
Tuesday 25 August 2026 |
Intramural Baskbetball |
Saturday 12 September 2026 |
Intramural Idol |
Thursday 17 September 2026 |
Intramural Journal
The Intramural Journal celebrates the academic and creative voices of students living in University residences. Open to submissions across writing, research, reflection, and creative work, the Journal provides students with an opportunity to showcase their ideas, perspectives, and talents beyond the classroom as part of the Intramural Championship.
Submission open 23 February 2026
- University of Sydney Students: apply to join the Intramural Journal.
- Students from outside the University of Sydney: apply as a student outside the University.
Outstanding Service Awards
The Outstanding Service Awards recognise students who make an exceptional contribution to residential life and community building. These awards celebrate leadership, initiative, and service that positively impact others, including contributions that often happen behind the scenes.
Nominations open 19 August 2026
A link to submit a student for recognition will be available on this page in the future.
Intramural Gala
The Intramural Gala is the annual celebration of the Intramural Championship, bringing together students from across residences to recognise participation, leadership, and achievement. The Gala highlights award recipients, celebrates community spirit, and marks the culmination of the year’s intramural activities. This will occur on Thursday 22 October 2026 and is by invitation only.
Last updated: 05 March 2026