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Aussie Rules
Student Club
Aussie Rules is a fast-paced, physical game. Many say the sport combines the athleticism of basketball with the hits of rugby and the skills of football. You can be tall or short, a sprinter or a marathon runner, there is a position for you.
It is a sport that very few people are familiar with on this side of the world. Most members of the club had no experience of the game before coming to University. Despite this, our players, past and present, have gone on to play internationally and even at semi-professional level in Australia, and more recently, 3 members have been selected to represent GB in 2024. In 2023, the men’s team were runners-up of the National Universities League, and in 2024 the women’s team were.
Aussie Rules welcomes everyone to the club, regardless of ability or experience. There is no pressure to play every week and there’s a strong emphasis on the social side of the club. Every year Aussie Rules club members go on tour to a new location, with previous years having trips to Prague, Amsterdam and Barcelona.
University of Birmingham is currently one of just four teams playing in the National University League alongside: Oxford, Cambridge, and Cardiff MET.
Key Contact
President: Jake Lake
Vice President: Katie Adams
Facilities
Bournbrook 3G Pitches
Aussie Rules train frequently on the Bournbrook 3G pitches, as well as on the outdoor grass pitches.
Training Times
- Wednesday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
- Saturday: 11.00am - 1.00pm
Exact times will be confirmed by the club upon registration.
Competition Opportunities
The club compete in local leagues and against multiple universities in friendly/head-to-head fixtures.
Membership Price
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£80 club membership includes:
Entry fees to NUL and other competitions
Travel included for NUL and Movember Cup competitions
Weekly training sessions with volunteer coaches available at all sessions and fixtures – 21 weeks x 4hrs per week
Sport related equipment provided
Extra – not compulsory
- NUL Fixture – £10 per person x 3 games
- Intraclub – £2 per person x 2 games
- Movember Cup – £10 per person
- International rules – £1 per person
- Club related social activity
- Individual club clothing purchased – varied on price
*This is an approximate list of what the club membership may include. This can change at any point, so please confirm with the club directly on what this membership includes.
Trials and Tasters
We will be offering five taster sessions on the following dates:
- Wednesday 2 October: 2.00pm – 4.00pm, Metchley Grass Pitches
- Saturday 5 October: 11.00am-1.00pm, Selly Park
- Wednesday 9 October: 2.00pm – 4.00pm, Metchley Grass Pitches
- Saturday 12 October: 11.00am – 1.00pm, Selly Park
- Wednesday 16 October: 2.00pm – 4.00pm, Metchley Grass Pitches