The Intramural Championship invites residents from 14 accommodation sites – including University-owned accommodations, colleges and private providers – to engage in friendly competition while fostering a sense of community.
Aimed towards holistic development and centered around connection and community, the Intramural Championship recognises student efforts and contributions towards building a more inclusive residential environment.
Through participation, you may get:
To participate in the Intramural Championship, you need to be currently enrolled at the University and be a resident in one of the following sites.
As students participate in the Intramural Championship, they can earn points, which are tallied throughout the year.
At the end of the year, the residence with the highest point totals will be celebrated at the Intramural Gala Dinner. Some individual events may also offer cash prizes.
Points are awarded for participation and placement in each event for the residence:
| Outcome | Points |
|---|---|
| Winner | 5 |
| Second place | 3 |
| Third place | 2 |
| Participation | 1 |
To honor past victories, we have a tradition of rotating trophies, with the winning residence's name engraved on each trophy. The following trophies are awarded.
Awarded to the residence that earns the most points across all events, excluding sports competitions.
Awarded to the residence with the most points in Intramural sports (male category).
Awarded to the residence with the most points in Intramural sports (female category).
| Semester 1 | |
|---|---|
| Intramural Mixer | Tuesday 3 March 2026 |
| Intramural Welcome Shield | Saturday 7 March 2026 |
| Intramural Cook-off | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Intramural Oztag | Saturday 28 March 2026 |
| Intramural Trivia | Tuesday 31 March 2026 |
| Intramural Badminton | Saturday 18 April 2026 |
| Intramural Ultimate Frisbee | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Semester 2 | |
| Intramural Futsal | Friday 21 August Finals: Saturday 22 August 2026 |
| Intramural Power Pitch | Tuesday 25 August 2026 |
| Intramural Basketball | Saturday 12 September 2026 Finals: Saturday 19 September |
| Intramural Idol | Thursday 17 September 2026 |
The Intramural Journal celebrates the academic and creative voices of students living in University residences. Open to submissions across writing, research, reflection and creative work, the Journal provides students with an opportunity to showcase their ideas, perspectives and talents beyond the classroom as part of the Intramural Championship.
Submissions open 23 February 2026, and are available to students both from the University of Sydney and from other institutions.
The Outstanding Service Awards recognise students who make an exceptional contribution to residential life and community building. These awards celebrate leadership, initiative and service that positively impact others, including contributions that often happen behind the scenes.
Nominations open 19 August 2026.
The Intramural Gala is the annual celebration of the Intramural Championship, bringing together students from across residences to recognise participation, leadership and achievement. The Gala highlights award recipients, celebrates community spirit and marks the culmination of the year's Intramural activities.
The Gala will occur on Thursday 22 October 2026 and is by invitation only.
Participation in the Intramural Championship is voluntary and flexible, with opportunities to join on an event-by-event basis.
You are not expected to participate in every event, as we expect you to prioritise your studies over competing. However, you're welcome to join in where possible so that you can enjoy all the benefits of taking part.
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