Congratulations on being selected to represent Deakin at the 2024 UniSport Nationals - 3x3 Basketball Championship.

Event Details

Dates: 2-4 July 2024

City: Sunshine Coast

Deakin Team Accommodation: Shared accommodation will be booked from 1-4 July, 2024.

Costs

DUSA Payment: $250 includes three-nights share accommodation, insurance, off-field uniform kit, and $100 per head towards car hire.

UniSport Payment: $175-$250 UniSport Australia Registration (sport event costs). This rate varies dependent on how early you register.

Uniform: $100 Deakin Dragon playing uniform cost if you don't have one from 2023.

Travel costs: All travel is arranged and paid by the student.

Extras: All incidentals and meals are at the student’s expense.

More Event Information:

UniSport Nationals events provide students a great opportunity to represent their university while connecting with fellow student athletes on a trip together. We encourage you to have a good look through the event website including the event schedule. You can also view photos from last year’s event.

Team Managers

While at the event the team will be managed by Deakin students, Ben Ahale and Eleni Stefanakis. Ben and Eleni will set up a group chat so the team can communicate before the event, share your travel plans, etc. Stack Team App will be used by DUSA to communicate to the team at the event.

How can I confirm my position in the Deakin team?

Register and pay your DUSA registration here by Monday 22nd April.

Due Dates/Timeline:

22nd April: Due date for DUSA Payment and registration. Students will not be able to register for the team after this date.

24th April: Your place in the team will be confirmed via email and uniforms ordered. At this point your DUSA payment becomes non-refundable. You will be provided with a team code to then register for the event with UniSport.

24th April: Begin registering for the event with UniSport using your team code. Link to register

28th April: Early bird UniSport registration closes.

26th May: Standard UniSport registration closes.

25th June: All UniSport registrations close.

I need more time to find the registration fee

If you don’t have the DUSA registration fee by the closing date, you have the option to sign up to a Zip pay program before the closing date. More info here: https://zip.co/au/store/humanitix

Due to uniform and UniSport deadlines, DUSA are unable to stretch out the due dates.

Uniforms

Uniform kits are collected for students by their Team Manager in the week before travelling to the event. Please note that 2024 will likely be the last year in which you will be able to wear your current playing uniform. DUSA are planning to re-brand the Deakin Dragons in 2025, including a new playing uniform.

Playing Uniform Sizing Charts

MEN’S SIZING CHART

WOMEN’S SIZING CHART

Transport

All students are to arrange their own transport to and from the event as well as while on the Sunshine Coast. The team can communicate to travel together, arrange ground transport, etc.

Accommodation

DUSA will book shared accommodation for the team and communicate details as soon as possible.

Academic Extension Requests

The event takes place in O week of Trimester 2. But if you need to apply to your Unit Chair for any extensions, please follow the process outlined below:

1. CLICK HERE to access the automated online request form.
2. A letter of participation containing the inputted information will be automatically generated and sent to you via e-mail.
3. Present the letters(s) of participation to your Unit Chair(s). Extensions are at the Unit Chair’s discretion.

Team Culture and Behavioural Expectations

The Deakin Dragons have a strong team culture which includes the following values:

Professionalism
Respect
Pride
Wellbeing
Inclusiveness

All participants upon entering the event agree to the UniSport and DUSA participation agreement

and codes of conduct.

Questions

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Daniel Waters

DUSA Sport Engagement Lead

03 9246 8325

daniel.waters@deakin.edu.au