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with summer just around the corner now is the time to shape up and get that beach body you're craving! Choose from a huge range of PreXmas Recreate® courses which will get you right on track to get fit, active and toned just before Christmas!

Check out our brand new PreXmas Recreate® magazine jam packed with a huge range of courses which will get you in shape right in time for Christmas!

Active Fitness Courses:

• Beach Boot Camp
• Boot Camp
• Core Spin
• Flex-A-Lates 
• Kickboxing for Fitness
• Pilates
• Running Club 
• Shape Up
• Yoga
• Weight No More - Ladies Only 

Active Sport Courses:

• Aikido for Beginners
• Golf
• Taekwon-Do for Beginners
• Tennis - Level 1
• Tennis - Level 2
• Tennis Beginners
• Tennis Training

Active Dance Courses:

• Argentine Tango
• Belly Dancing
• Capoeira
• Salsa

Active Outdoor Courses:

• Abseiling Day
• Bibbulmun Track Day Walk
• Rock Climbing
• Swan Valley Wine Tour

Active Lifestyle Courses:

• Guitar for Beginners
• Photography Workshop
• Wine Appreciation

Active Aquatic Courses:

• Kitesurfing - Learn How
• Paddling - Learn How/Level 1
• More Paddling - Level 2
• Paddling - Over 35's
• Paddling UWA GOLD over 50's
• Paddling River Trip: Swan River
• Paddling River Trip: Canning River
• Paddling Leadership: Flatwater Instructor Award
• PADI, Open Water Scuba Diving
• Recreational Skippers Ticket
• Sailing - Level 1
• Sailing - Level 2
• Surfing - Level 1
• Twilight Sailing
• Windsurfing - Level 1
• Windsurfing - Level 2

ENROLMENTS: 2-15 November 2009
COURSES RUN: 16 November - 20 December 2009 (5 weeks)

More Information & Contact:
Justin Prebble
Email jprebble@sport.uwa.edu.au

UWA WINS THE BATTLE OF THE UNIS!

Two early goals were enough to see UWA defeat Murdoch University in the Amateurs Soccer Pools Cup Final at Litis Stadium on Sunday 11 October.

Richard Barry and Ross Sheppard scored in the 9th and 12th minutes respectively to give their side a lead that an outclassed Murdoch side never looked like overcoming.

The game was played in front of a large and vocal crowd with both universities well represented by their supporters. Murdoch looked nervy from the beginning, giving the ball away cheaply in midfield and failing to deal with UWA keeper Tristan Scott's long kicks.
It was one from such booming kick that UWA took the lead when Julien Noyer's poor defensive header went straight to Barry on the edge of the penalty area. Barry brought the ball under control before riding the attempted recovery challenge from Noyer and slotting the ball comfortably past Andrew Barrett.

Things went from bad to worse for the Murdoch defence in the 11th minute when Mark Kendall was penalised for a careless handball inside his own penalty area.
UWA's top scorer Sheppard made no mistake with the spot kick, coolly side-footing the ball into the bottom corner.

As the clock ticked away, UWA coach Andy Dickinson replaced Georgiou with fan favourite Matt Hill in an effort to shore up his defence.

The move seemed to work with Murdoch failing to threaten again before the final whistle went, crowning UWA the 2009 Amateur Soccer Pools Cup champions.

Match Details:
UWA 2 (Barry 9', Sheppard pen 12')
Murdoch University 0

2009 AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY GAMES - UWA FINISHES IN THE TOP 5!

11 Gold, 6 Silver and 10 Bronze medals - The games on the Gold Coast went off really well for the record contingent of 370 UWA participants, securing a remarkable fifth place!

Once again giant Monash University emerged as overall champion, followed by the University of Melbourne in second and the University of Sydney in third place.

UWA Sports congratulates all student athletes to their commitment, love for sport and fantastic effort!

Focusing on Sport, Culture and Friendship, the Games is set to attract over 1,000 students including 500 internationals from Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, China and Papua New Guinea.

Sports will include beach volleyball, badminton, soccer, tennis, rugby 7’s, cricket and ultimate.  Included as part of the Games will be the Australian University Twenty 20 Cricket Championships and two international sport exchanges including judo and sailing.

UWA Students interested in representing UWA should contact Nathan on 6488 1955 for entry information. Community and students interested in volunteering for the event can contact the Games Office on 9284 9183.

2009 UWA STAFF SPORTS FUN DAY TO KICK OFF AGAIN ON 30 OCTOBER!

800+ UWA Staff will participate in the second UWA Staff Sports Fun Day which will take place on 30 October.

Sport competitions will be running across campus in the morning with the event converging at Riley Oval for novelty sports and games in the early afternoon.

For a full list of sports, the event schedule and last year's photo gallery, please visit the UWA Staff Sports Fun Day webpage.

UWA STAFF - GET FIT & WIN A SAIL!

Sign up for a UWA Staff Corporate Fitness Membership during the month of October and go into the draw to win a twilight sail for yourself and seven of your work mates on ‘UWA Centennial’ Foundation 36 Yacht on the Swan River out of Royal Perth.

UWA Staff Corporate Fitness is exclusive to UWA Staff and includes weekly Personal Training sessions.

UWA ENGINEERING STUDENTS TEST NEW PADDLE WHEEL

Six engineering students tested out their paddle wheel design on a Watersports Complex canoe.

As Michael said “Basically, we formed as a team for a university unit, the goal being to help improve the life of Cambodian's living on the largest lake in Cambodia called the Tonle Sap. So our group decided to improve their quality of life through their current modes of transport, designing a paddle wheel, intended to be made completely out of one of their main exports, bamboo. However in constructing the prototype, we used PVC pipe as a substitute. We tested it out at your facilities and it proved to be a huge success! That's the basic summary of our groups goal, and it proved to be a massive learning experience!”

We at UWA Sports were pleased to be able to assist.

MASSIVE PREXMAS SALE AT THE UWA SPORT SHOP!

Receive 40% off storewide* at the UWA Sport Shop!

This offer lasts until 20 December, so get in fast before we sell out!

*excluding UWA merchandise

STRETCH & TONE WITH UWA GOLD PADDLING

The over 50’s GOLD paddling group has expanded its activities to include a flexibility and mobility program. So on Tuesdays we now start at 11.00am for a flexibility and mobility session before heading downstairs to get our boats ready for our 1.00pm paddling.

Once a program we explore an interesting piece of water. This time it was the rapids at Walyunga National Park where we all demonstrated exceptional white water skills, even taming the mighty Walyunga Rapid!! Then it was a BBQ in the bush to lower the adrenalin.

Check out the upcoming UWA GOLD Over 50's course!

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 'RETHINKDRINK' UNIVERSITY SPORT STAR AWARDS           

The Rethinkdrink Annual Sport Star Awards include recognition of the top university male and female athletes along with team, officals and volunteer acknowledgements.

For further information or to apply contact tswa@sport.uwa.edu.au