Sport and fitness
At Swinburne, we provide opportunities for you to get involved in a variety of sports clubs and fitness opportunities. As an enrolled student, you’re eligible to join in on the fun and get active!
With an array of sports clubs, fitness facilities and assistance for elite athletes, we have various programs available to help you burn off some steam or hone your craft to reach your sporting potential. You can even represent the Swinburne Razorbacks on a national level!
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Become a Swinburne Razorback
Get active, make friends and find a new passion by joining one of our many sports clubs.
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Free swims and other gym discounts
Our campuses are located in Hawthorn, Croydon and Wantirna, and are close to many gyms and fitness facilities. Our partnership with Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre also entitles Swinburne students to free swims and pool access.
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Support for elite athletes
Swinburne is part of the Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) program which allows students to apply for flexible study options to help them study and compete at the same time.
Elite Athlete Fund
Are you an elite athlete? If you’re recognised as an elite athlete, the Swinburne Student Life Elite Athlete Fund grants up to A$1,000 to support elite athletes in their studies.
Nationals and UniSport Australia competitions
Our students participate in Nationals and other sporting competitions run by UniSport Australia. With 42 universities taking part, competition can get lively!
Swinburne Student Life facilitates Swinburne’s entries into national intervarsity events, including:
Nationals Division 1 and Division 2
Nationals are the premier sporting competitions for university students, which is administered by UniSport Australia. Swinburne will be participating in a variety of sports across both Division 1 and 2.
If you want to take part, email sport@swinburne.edu.au to speak to a Clubs & Sport Officer.
Indigenous Games
The Indigenous Games is a festival of sport administered by Australian University Sport, which sees teams compete in a variety of sports throughout the week.
Join a social sports team
Get active and make new friends by joining one of our many social sports teams. Click on the link below to register your details and start playing!