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Video Competition Entries

Submitted by crisb on Thu, 14/10/2010 - 20:03

Here are the entries in the Uninats 2010 Video Competition that was held on party night, Saturday 2nd October.

All the videos were fantastic - brilliant efforts by some very creative people! Well done all who entered. The winning entry was from Dan Cowling and Tim Hobson.

This page will be updated as the videos are released online - if you entered and have uploaded your entry to Youtube, Vimeo, unicycle.tv etc., then contact us to be added to the page.

Uninats 2010 FAQ

Here are answers to some common Uninats questions:

  • Will there be anything for me to do as a beginner/new rider if I come to Uninats?

Although Uninats is called a competition, it is intended to also be a festival and celebration of unicycling. Any rider, of any age or ability, is welcome to take part. There will be plenty of non-competitive activities, such as workshops and games, and there are separate age and gender categories for riders in the competitive events. You are guaranteed to learn a lot and be inspired!

  • Do I have to register in advance or can I register when I get there?

It's cheaper if you register in advance on the AUS website, but if you can't manage that, you can still register when you get to the event.

  • Do I have to be an AUS member? How do I join?

Yes, you must be a current AUS member to take part in Uninats. This ensures you are covered by our public liability insurance. You can join by filling out the form on this website (under membership) and posting it in or bringing it with you to Uninats, or you can fill out the form and join when you get to Uninats. AUS membership fees are separate from and in additon to Uninats entrance fee.

  • Can I just come and watch? Do I have to pay if I just want to go in a few events?

Anyone can come and be a spectator or non-rider at Uninats. If you want to ride a unicycle at any time, you must register, pay, and be a current AUS member. You could pay for just one day if you are unsure if you want to take part (although this will be more expensive).

Australian Unicycle Society - Uninats 2010 - Canberra - 1-4 October

Submitted by tiffwat on Thu, 05/08/2010 - 14:18

Uninats is the Australian National Unicycle championships and festival, the biggest event on the local unicycling calendar, so put it in your diary, and spread the word!

We are trying to make this one a significant Canberra event- encouraging spectators to come and watch and be wowed, Events are being held all over Canberra so you'll need transport- there should be enough people with cars to give lifts to those without so we will set up car pooling to make sure no-one gets left behind.

Unicycle Hockey for the Win #1

Submitted by crisb on Sun, 16/05/2010 - 20:54

Triple J

Triple J Extreme Sport of the week this week was - you guessed it - Unicycle Hockey!

The station asked for Australian players to call in, and Tom Lambert was quickest off the draw and was interviewed about the joys of the game on-air.

The full episode of "The Doctor" is on the Triple J website (unicycling from 0:20 to 0:27), but we've got the interesting section excerpted for you here.

Kris Holm's 'Revolution One' film featuring in Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, coming to a city near you in May & June 2010

Submitted by Rochelle on Tue, 27/04/2010 - 23:08

Hot on the heels of the largest and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour has hit the road, with stops planned in more than 285 communities and 30 countries across the globe. Travelling from remote landscapes and cultures, to up close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2010 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world.

This year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking active, environmental, and adventure mountain films.  Included is the unicycle film, 'Revolution One', which follows world champion unicyclists, Kris Holm and Dan Heaton, as they perform on one wheel what most wouldn’t dare to attempt on two. Bouncing and sliding over rocks, logs, and rails, these daredevils showcase the emerging sport of off-road unicycling.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is produced by Mountain Culture at The Banff Centre, and features award-winning films and audience favourites from approximately 300 films entered in the annual festival in Banff .

** This year Australian Unicycling Society (AUS) members are entitled to a 10% discount. Check the AUS newsletter email for the discount code when booking tickets. **

Book early to avoid missing out!!!  Canberra screenings already sold out and only limited tickets available for Perth and Adelaide … To view the trailer and get screening details go to www.paddybanff.com.au

3 Oceans Unicycle Tour update

Submitted by Rochelle on Sat, 14/11/2009 - 11:44

The AUS has received an update from Sid Rajan, who is unicycling from Perth to Sydney (yes, that's right), to raise funds for Australia's Humour Foundation Clown Doctors and an Indian Art of Living Foundation project. A little over three months ago, Sid Rajan rode into Adelaide after 58 days on the road. Since then Mimi the Unicycle hasn't received too much attention. But that's about to change.

Sid is back on the road, having set off from Adelaide on 11 November 2009, in what seems to be the middle of a heat wave. While Part 1 of the ride involved riding through remote areas in winter, this section is going to have a lot more people and traffic, and the heat... One pedal stroke at a time is what they say. Sid sends his thanks to all his friends for their support in getting him back on the road again and raring to go (special mention to Jack O' Neill). We wish him well and smooth roads....

Check out Sid's blog to receive updates on the trip.

Unicycle basketball and hockey weekend

Submitted by Rochelle on Sun, 01/11/2009 - 17:24

So much fun, we exhausted ourselves!  Sydney, Revesby, Canberra and Melbourne teams slugged it out over two days in a unicycle basketball and hockey tournament held on 22 and 23 October in Sydney.   Male and female riders of all ages demonstrated amazing skills and endurance as they played in a round robin and then second round for the finals.

Hockey Basketball Weekend Participants 2009

Sydney were the unlikely winners of the basketball on Saturday (ringer Luke's precision goal shooting may have been a factor...).  Sydney also just managed to take out the hockey on Sunday - beating Revesby in the final (avenging their loss to Revesby at Uninats in Wollongong in April this year).  Other highlights: Dylan's hockey goal, skill demonstrations by Jamie and Marie and Marie's when-in-doubt-hug-your-opponent technique.

Huge thanks to Ashley for organising the event, to Rebecca for excellent score keeping, to Cris and Rochelle for staffing registration, to those who refereed and to all the competitors for your participation! Special thanks to the Melbourne and Canberra teams (and Ruben and Dylan from Albury) who ventured to Sydney for the event - that really cranked up the competition. It was a fab weekend - lots of sore muscles and sweat - can't wait to do it again!

Uninats 2009 Results

Submitted by Rochelle on Mon, 15/06/2009 - 21:12

Here are the results of competitions held at Uninats 2009

Winners of each event are the current Uninats Champions, and current Australian Champions if they are resident in Australia.

Standard skills

Age

Gender

Points

Position

First Name

Last Name

Junior

Female

78.8

1

Hannah

Coleman