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CDU Sport Presentation Night
Wednesday November 12
CDU Sport held its Annual Presentation Night and End of Year Celebration on Friday November 7th at the University Pirates Clubhouse. It was a night enjoyed by all with around 55 attendees present representing both the CDU Sports Clubs and the Australian University Games team. It was a great opportunity to mingle with people from all clubs and to celebrate the achievements of individuals as well as our clubs.
The following Award winners were recognised on the night for their achievements and service to sport:
| Athlete of the Year |
Desmond Abbott |
Nightcliff University Tigers Hockey Club |
| Team of the Year |
University Rangers Football Club Men's team |
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| Coach of the Year |
Bert Lukitsch |
University Volleyball Club |
| Service to Sport Award |
Karen Webber |
University Rebels Basketball Club |
Congratulations to all Award winners and we look forward to having a greater representation of our clubs at next year's CDU Sports Ball.
Melbourne Cup Lunch
Wednesday November 5
CDU Sport held a Melbourne Cup Lunch including sweeps and its very own running of the Melbourne Cup. 30 people from across CDU attended and had an enjoyable time watching their horse or horses race as they watched the Cup on the big screen. Prizes were awarded to the best dressed on the day as well.
Position Available
Wednesday October 22
CDU Sport currently has a position vacant for a Personal Trainer based at the Casuarina Campus working at Fitness Unlimited, the Health and Fitness Centre on campus. For a Job Description and Selection Criteria please click here. For any further information please contact the Manager on 8946 6688
Exercise Physiology Clinic
Tuesday October 21
The Exercise Sports Science Department from CDU will soon be running an Exercise Physiology Clinic out of Fitness Unlimited. A range of services will be offered including Healthy Heart Program, rehabilitation, sport and industry specific fitness testing, and health screens. Keep an eye on our website for further information and a starting date.
New appointment to CDU Sport
Monday October 20
CDU Sport are pleased to welcome Kate Ferris to its organisation.
Kate has just been appointed to the new position of High Performance Assistant and will be overseeing many of the sporting and community groups using the gym and assisting with the new Exercise Physiology Clinic and Elite Sports Development Program.
Kate is currently studying Exercise Sports Science at Charles Darwin University and is involved in university sporting clubs. Kate is a keen water polo player as well. She is looking forward to working closely with the sporting and general communities to help them get the most out of their gym experience.
Group Fitness Classes Only $4
Friday October 10
From now until the end of October all Group Fitness Classes will only be $4 per person. Why not come down to Fitness Unlimited and try out the Group Fitness Classes and bring a friend. For a timetable and further information on the classes that are on offer click here.
Position Available
Wednesday September 10
CDU Sport currently has a position vacant for a High Performance Assistant based at the Casuarina Campus working at Fitness Unlimited, the Health and Fitness Centre on campus. For a Job Description and Selection Criteria please click here. For any further information please contact the Manager on 8946 6688.
2008 CDU Sport Presentation Night and End of Year Celebration
Tuesday September 9
The 2008 CDU Sport Presentation Night and End of Year Celebration will be held on Friday 7th November at the University Pirates Clubhouse. This is a great opportunity to recognise the sporting success of our clubs and students throughout the year as well as to celebrate the end of another University year. For further information and nomination forms please click here.
Heart Starters Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser
Tuesday June 10
On Thursday 22nd May, the Heart Starters group put on the Biggest Morning Tea here at CDU Sport. With plenty of food to be had by all it was a huge turn out at both the Heart Starters class and at the morning tea. Thank you to those who helped to organise and run the morning. They raised $327.40, which goes towards fighting cancer. Good job everyone and thank you to all those who generously donated. We look forward to next year’s morning tea which will hopefully raise even more money.
Boot Camp
Wednesday May 14
Boot Camp has hit the half way mark with 23 participants meeting 3 times a week to push themselves and each other to new fitness levels. Under the guidance and encouragement of the Boot Camp Leader Olly Kaese, Navy PT Instructor, the participants are improving their fitness levels, and learning about team work and themselves. Each session is different with exercises using tyres, ropes and logs as well as undertaking boxacise and core strength classes.
Listen to Territory FM on Wednesday mornings for live crosses to Gino at Boot Camp.
Keep an eye on this space for information on the next Boot Camp.
Yoga classes have been a success
Wednesday May 14
The 4 week trial classes for Yoga were a success on Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm and these will continue on into the future. There is also Yoga on Saturday mornings at 9am. This is a great opportunity to learn more about and improve on your breathing techniques, balance, flexibility and core strength. They are also a great way to relieve stress and tension that may have built up after a long day at work or study.
For more information on other classes which are run at Fitness Unlimited click here.
2008 CDU Sport AGM
Monday April 7
On Monday 31st March 2008 CDU Sport held its Annual General Meeting in the Uni Pirates Clubhouse. There were 20 attendees including CDU students and staff, and members from the university sporting clubs. All attendees showed a genuine interest in growing sport and recreation on the Charles Darwin University campuses and in the local Darwin community. From a CDU Sport point of view it was great to see the number of people who came along to show their support.
Daniel Clark, CDU Sport Manager, chaired the evening and highlighted news including the plans for the new sport and recreation precinct, the success of Orientation Day and the continued success of all of our sporting teams. Board Members were elected and we would like to welcome all new and continuing Board Members on board. Bill Adams will return once again as President and together we hope to move CDU Sport forward.
2008 Board Members
President: Bill Adams
Vice-President: Stuart Brown
Treasurer: Raymond Lay
Secretary: Bert Lukitsch
Committee members:
Kha Nguyen
Leon Ford
Paul Bosio
Stuart Semple
The sporting clubs that were represented were enthusiastic about how they can be involved in running events on campus for students and staff to participate in. The first event is to be held on April 16th on the Casuarina Campus. There will be soccer and ultimate Frisbee games to participate in and music to listen to. Keep an eye out for further information.
If you were not at the AGM and wish to be involved in helping to organise events on campus please get in touch with the CDU Sport office.
Australian University Sport funding forum
Friday April 4
CDU Sport President Bill Adams and Sport and Rec officer David Mundy recently returned from a 2 day workshop run by Australian University Sport in Melbourne. The forum was a great opportunity to meet delegates from other university's sports associations and compare and swap ideas. Bill and David have returned with a number of new ideas which will be implemented over the coming months.
The forum was also an opportunity to get up to date on the 2008 Australian University Games. Most venues have now been finalised and the remaining venues should be finalised by the end of April. David also had an opportunity to tour the accommodation which is booked for the CDU team and was impressed with the facilities on offer. "I'm sure all the athletes will be impressed with the standard of accommodation that we have booked for them in Melbourne, many of the other universities were quite envious when the discovered where we were staying".
David and CDU Sport General Manager Daniel Clark will next be travelling to the Gold Coast for the Australian University Sport AGM on the 11th of April.
YOGA class trial
Beginning on Wednesday 2nd April at 5:30pm, Fitness Unlimited will be trialling a Yoga Class for 4 weeks. If it is well supported then the class will continue past the 4 week trial period. This class is for all ages and skill levels. For further information contact CDU Sport.
Territory FM sign up as sponsor
CDU Sport would like to welcome Territory FM on as a sponsor for 2008. We look forward to working closely with Territory FM this year.
CDU Sport vs Territory FM
On Monday 10th March 2008 Daniel Clark, CDU Sport Manager, took on Gino Luglietti from Territory FM in a game of Squash. Click here to listen to radio segment detailing the match.
Next Daniel and Gino try Yoga. On Wednesday 2nd April Daniel and Gino will be participating in the Yoga class being run at 5:30pm at Fitness Unlimited. Come down and join in and see if you are more flexible than these two.
Are you fitter than Daniel and Gino? Well here is your chance to find out. Daniel and Gino will be doing Boot Camp on the 7th April.
This will become a regular occurrence so if you have any suggestions as to which sport or activity they should try next email them through to gym@cdu.edu.au.
CDU Sport AGM
CDU Sport will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday March 31st at 5:30pm. This will be held at the University Pirates Clubroom, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina Campus.
Would you like to have a say in the direction of CDU Sport? Or would you like to know more about who CDU Sport is? Then this is for you.
Nomination forms for all Board Positions are available from CDU Sport. To collect a nomination form contact Daniel Clark (Email: daniel.clark@cdu.edu.au or by phone: 8946 6688).
CDU orientation
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| Roger Jones, CDU Sport staff member |
CDU held its orientation day for new students on Tuesday 26 February. CDU Sport was
represented on the day by our own staff and a number of representatives from our clubs, providing information on each of our sporting clubs, Australian University Games, Fitness Unlimited and other areas of interest.
The day was hugely successful with students lining up to register with us and collecting brochures for their chosen sports. Students quickly snapped up the free sports bottles on offer and the rowing machine was a big hit with students trying to out do each other.
CDU Sport is already beginning plans for next year's orientation which is expected to be a much bigger affair run over numerous days.
Clubs will soon be sent a list of names of students interested in joining a new sporting club.
New appointments for CDU Sport
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| Daniel Clark, CDU Sport Manager, and David Mundy, Sport and Recreational Promotions Officer |
CDU Sport are pleased to welcome two new staff members to its organisation.
Daniel Clark is the new CDU Sport Manager and is really looking forward to the challenge of making CDU Sport the central body for clubs, sport and recreation at Charles Darwin University.
Daniel comes to CDU Sport with a background in sports science and as having been the Education Manager for Sports Medicine Australia – SA Branch for 4 years. He moved from Adelaide to Darwin in early 2007 where he spent last year teaching PE. Having played, coached and managed a variety of sports, as well as having worked for a peak sporting organisation, Daniel has a firm understanding of the issues facing sporting bodies and clubs. He is looking forward to working closely with the CDU community and University clubs over the next 12 months and into the future.
David Mundy has taken on the newly created role of Sport and Recreation Promotions Officer. His main role will be the promotion of Australian University Sport events with the goal of sending away our strongest ever Australian University Games team to Melbourne in September.
David will also be working closely with the CDU sporting clubs to assist them in promoting themselves on campus and further developing the clubs in the local competitions.
David was vice-president of CDU Sport before taking on this role and has experience working for Charles Darwin University and a diverse sales background. He is also vice-president of the University Bulls Cricket Club.
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