University and Tertiary Sports New Zealand (UTSNZ)

Here's your chance to represent UC at a national sporting championship, and aim to qualify for the World University Games!

2025 event schedule

Overview

The annual University and Tertiary Sport New Zealand Championship sees all eight universities, and a range of other tertiary institutions compete in eight sporting championships held throughout the academic year. Points are awarded at each event based on final placings, from which an overall champion institution is awarded.

UC is a high performing institute and were the top placed South Island team in 2018 and 2019. In 2021 & 2022 UC placed 2nd overall. In 2023 UC was the first University to place 1st in both the Spirit Award and Overall placings. In 2024, UC defended their title and retained the Shield, making them back to back champions in both 2023 & 2024. 

Athletes

In order to represent UC at a UTSNZ event you must be an enrolled student at UC for the duration of the event. A selection committee will review all registered athletes, and will either select a team based on these details, or may hold a trial/s. Registration details are available in the table above. Players are requried to pay a player fee, which must be paid prior to the end of the academic year. 

Coach/Managers

To register your interest in coaching or managing a UC team please complete the relevant registration link above, or email ucsport@canterbury.ac.nz.