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UPDATE: Uninats 2015 advanced registrations are now closed but you can still register on arrival in Darwin - see the registration page for details.

This year’s Uninats will be held in Darwin from July 9th-July 13th

Timetable: Uninats 2015 Darwin Timetable

Facebook Link: http://tinyurl.com/Uninats2015Darwin

The event will begin with a social gathering on the Thursday evening and competition events beginning Friday.

Remember, APUC 2015 is being held in Singapore, timed to immediately follow Uninats 2015 so you can plan to attend both if you wish! https://www.facebook.com/apuc2015

The final program of events is now available. Printed copies (black and white) will be available at the registration desk, or you can download and print your own colour copy at home from the attachment below.

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 much 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 addition 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).

Flatland will be held at Manly promenade on Friday evening with a 6pm start. This should give the riders a high amount of exposure to the public of Manly.

An athletics track at Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation has been confirmed for Monday 8am-12pm. Events here will be announced shortly.

More updates will be posted on the facebook page linked below
https://www.facebook.com/uninats2014

AUS Uninats 2014 is definitely on from October 3rd-6th 2014.

This news has been circulated but has scrolled off the front page already, so this is just a reminder in case you were wondering or need to confirm.

Venues are still being finalised, but the action will centre around the Sydney Northern Beaches as the event is being hosted by Northern Beaches Unicycle Club and organised by Charlie and his team.

Put the date in your diary - registrations will open once the venues (and therefore costs) are finalised.

This is Labour Day Holiday Long Weekend in some states, and usually also the finals of some football thing or other - you'll get over it...

While some people were breaking out the cake to celebrate the Queens birthday, a horde of unicyclists were meeting to celebrate the sport of Unicycle Hockey.

This competition saw the addition of a new team to the competition in the NBUC Pirates as well as a scratch team, the Newtown Sloths. With well over 50 riders AUHL3 was the biggest tournament held so far.

Nine teams took part in the tournament which involved two pools and finals.

SWS Wombats were undefeated to finish top of pool A with NBUC Stingrays replicating this feat in pool B. The final saw SWS Wombats defeat the NBUC Stingrays 7-9 in an action packed game with many skilled goals.

The SWS Vikings who were the previous tournament champions took third place.

1st - SWS Wombats
2nd - NBUC Stingrays
3rd - SWS Vikings

First half of the final in which Stingrays led 5-4. Wombats came home strong to win 7-9

Second tournament of the year completed. 

Canberra hosted their first tournament for the newly formed Australian Unicycle Hockey League (AUHL) over the weekend.

Teams that took part in the competition were the Canberra Bushrangers, SWS Wombats, NBUC Stingrays, NBUC Riptides, North Canberra Roos, Newtown Zombies, and SWS Vikings.

Though only the second tournament of the year, it was clear from first bully off that all teams had improved since the competition a month before.

The previous tournament winners, South-West Sydney Wombats, found themselves with many tough games as teams aimed up in an attempt to shut down their players. They played well to grind out enough wins to take second place.

The Stingrays from the Northern Beaches managed to pull their team together after seventh spot in the previous tournament. Focusing their aggression on winning games instead of fighting with each other on court, they managed to keep it together to take third place.

The clear stars of the tournament were the South-West Sydney Vikings who despite fielding a four man side pillaged their way to tournament champions. Through skilled passing and excellent court coverage they shut out enough opposing teams to take the top spot.

It was great to see that many teams outside of the top three managed draws with teams on the podium. This showed that the level of unicycle hockey in Australia is improving rapidly with many teams dedicating more time to team practice and skills sessions. This recent improvement in Australian hockey is most likely due to the newly formed AUHL.

Two teams have been selected to represent Australia at this years Asia Pacific Unicycle Championships in Canberra. The teams were chosen by a selection panel. The teams, whose names are still to be revealed are;

Charles Allum - NBUC
Ashley Curtis - Revesby
Luke Hilderbraat - Revesby
Tom Lambert - Canberra
Jamey Mossengren - NBUC
Nic Vevers - Canberra

Cris Bailiff - Sydney
Nic Ballantyne - Revesby
Cameron Blight - Revesby
Ryan Chadwick - Sydney
Luke Machon - NBUC
Shane Machon - NBUC
Matt Price - Sydney

Congratulations to all of the above mentioned people. In the case of unavailability, please notify us, and a replacement will be selected.

You will be contacted in regards to training details shortly.

Regards,
Ashley Curtis

Chris Wallace has organised the AUS Street & Flat 2013 to be held at Waterloo skatepark, Sydney - 20th and the 21st of April. Be ready to ride by 10.00am on Saturday 20th!

The entry price for competitors is $20, and you will need to be a current AUS member to cover insurance ($10 to join on the day if you're not currently a member).

It is free for spectators! The prizes are a medal and certificate.

They are awarded to first, second and third place in the following events:

• Street expert
• Street intermediate
  
• Flat expert
  
• Flat intermediate
  
• High jump
  
• Long jump
  
  If you would like to be a judge for the Street and Flatland comps then please contact Chris via the Facebook page or  by email ChrisW1096@gmail.com ASAP. Judges very much wanted!
  

Here's the latest news on this Sundays' Interstate Unicycle Hockey competition, from Ashley Curtis:

So far we are looking like an 8 team comp. 2 teams for each Revesby, Canberra, Sydney & Northern Beaches.

If your team hasn't registered, or you wish to join a team, let me know asap. There are a couple of spots on teams avaliable.

Also we will be introducing the start of the trial process to make the Australian unicycle hockey team for APUC in December - A set of standard skills you can be tested for.

I am going to Germany to play on a unicycle hockey team for the best part of this year, leaving on January 29th. Nic Vevers & Luke Hilderbraat will take over as co-captains for the Australian Unicycle Hockey Team to help organise team selections and training leading up to APUC.

I am planning to be back for APUC so i'll see you guys there, or this weekend.