UQ sporting award eligibility criteria |
Blue
Blues Awards have a long tradition at UQ Sport and The University of Queensland. Over the years, Blues have been awarded to sportsmen and sportswomen in recognition of their outstanding sporting achievements and for enhancing the reputation of University Sport. To be awarded a University Blue is held in high esteem and is one of the highest accolades a University athlete can receive. To receive a Full Blue, athletes will have represented their chosen sport at the highest levels. In most sports this will mean selection in national representative teams and/or outstanding performances at national championships. The selection panel also takes into consideration the standard and quality of these competitions.
- The nominee must be either a currently enrolled student of the University or a recent graduate of The University of Queensland;
- The nominee must be a current financial member of UQ Sport at the time of the considered achievements;
- If still a student and where possible, the nominee should have represented The University of Queensland at the Australian Universities Games or other Australian Universities Championships in that year;
- The nominee should have competed for the University club of their chosen sport. Please note that applicants from sports where a University club does not exist will still be considered;
- The nominee must have shown a level of commitment to their club;
- The nominee must have displayed good sportsmanship and not acted in a way that may be detrimental to the welfare of the club or prejudicial to the dignity and honour UQ Sport or The University of Queensland.
Service Award
A Service Award is an award presented to club members who have rendered exceptional service to their Club and to UQ Sport. Normally a person would have given at least seven (7) years service to earn this award.
Hulbert Bursary
- Club membership;
- Sporting attainment during the year in fixtures and Australian Universities Sporting Championships;
- The general cooperation of the club and its executive in Association activities during the year;
- General improvements and progress of the club during the year.
Sportsman / Sportswoman of the year
Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year should be either a current student or recent graduate of The University of Queensland. This award is granted not only for excellence in sport, but also for contribution to University life.
Coach of the Year
- Coaching achievement during the Award year;
- Completion of at least a Level 1 National Coaching Accreditation Scheme Course;
- Application of appropriate and accepted training theory and coaching principles to improve the level of performance of the team and / or the individual athlete;
- Presentation of a positive image of coaching and the role of the coach;
- Respect for officials, opponents and supporters as enunciated in the Coaching Council’s Code of Ethics;
- Demonstration of a concern for the athlete’s career and life outside the sporting environment;
- Must conform to the Australian Sports Commission’s Doping Policy.
Presidents Cup
The Presidents Cup is awarded to the Club which has achieved an outstanding performance at Australian University Championships. Only a club winning outright at Australian Universities Championships for the award year in which more than 5 teams compete may be considered for the President’s Cup, except under special circumstances.
Club Volunteer of the Year
To qualify for this award the nominee must have actively contributed to the objectives of the club in a volunteer capacity over the past 12 months.
Club Administrator of the Year
- Team/player arrangements in relation to competition are timely and adequate.
- Club responds to UQ Sport requests within the timeframe requested.
- Club members respond well to requests for nominations for AUS north and AUG teams.
- Club reports and finances are in good order and on time.
- Club members are well organised.
- Professional development of Administrator e.g. ASSA course completed.
- Presentation of a positive image for the club, the University and UQ Sport.