Play Week Program

Tuesday 6 October 

Play Week Hub

Join us in the Play Week Event Hub for chill-out zone, giant games (Connect 4 & Tic Tac toe), pop-up events, UQ Sport demonstrations, live music with Kyle Bryant and entertainment. Try your hand at a number of social sports and fitness activities like badminton, novelty tennis, table tennis and more and go in the draw to win prizes. There will also be inflatable soccer penalty shootout, hula hooping and jump rope, and you will have the chance to chat to UQ Sport staff to find out more about sporting options at UQ including venues, programs and their 35+ sporting clubs.

Let's Chat About...Sport

Tune into the next series of Let's Chat About... to find out about all things sport at UQ with our host Maria and panel of sport students.

Tune in Tuesday - Crafternoons with Yin

Love watching sport, but not necessarily born with the skill to play? Then learn how to become a die-hard fan by taking part in this online Pom Pom making workshop with Yin.

Virtual Bootcamp with Elisa

Stuck at home and need to move? Tune into a Virtual Fitness class with UQ Sport. Set the alarm, take a break, and join in to participate in this online workout with your fellow students.

B-ball Frenzy!

It's the day before 3x3 UQ SLAM and we are getting basketball crazy! Head to the Great Court for basketball inspired events, games and challenges for your chance to win great prizes. There will also be Inflatable basketball, vertical jump, hacky sack competition, giant games (Tic Tac Toe & Connect 4), chill-out zone and DJ Kent Tonschek.

Wednesdays on the Knoll - Play Week Edition

There is plenty going on around St Lucia campus today but if you're looking for something a little more chill, head down to the Grassy Knoll in Campbell Place. Grab a free hot drink, relax in our chill-out zone and play some ping pong!

Gatton Chill - Play Week Edition

UQ Sport at Gatton will be setting up a mini Play Week to get Gatton and Halls students up and out of their dorms. Enjoy live music and $10 lunches (free for Halls residents) while trying your hand at badminton, backyard games and more in the Central Walkway.

Herston Hangouts - Play Week Edition

Herston is a busy campus, but it's important to take a break, enjoy the outdoors and get up and move! If you have a spare hour or two, visit us outside Cafe Dose for table tennis competitions, novelty sports and chances to win prizes. 

Herston,
Outside Cafe Dose

2-4-6-8…Who do we appreciate? The UQ Cheerleading Squad!

The squad will be spreading their Play Week cheer by putting on a choreographed performance in the hub.

3x3 UQ Slam

The world's number one urban team sport is coming back to UQ! The 3x3 UQ Slam Basketball Tournament will be the feature event of Play Week., returning on Thursday 8 October for all those hardcore ballers and wannabees. Get your male and female teams ready to compete and share in a $1200 prize pool! Registrations open 15 September 2020.

Team Registration Open September 15

Entry
Free

Throwback Thursday - dance class with Wanida

Basketball and 3x3 is all about the vibe, the hip-hop and the music. Tune into Wanida's online dance class as she teaches freestyle hip-hop for everyone to enjoy.

Career Pathways in Sports

Join us for this online panel event during UQ’s Play Week which explores the different career pathways in sport. Hear first-hand from elite athletes on their experiences in their respective sporting fields; how they started, their achievements and how their grit, determination and resilience has shaped the pathway for their own studies and work.

Watch Party - Cool Runnings (1993)

Play Week wouldn't be complete without an inspirational sports movie. Register for our free online watch party and wind down on the couch to close Play Week. You deserve it!