FISU World University Netball Championships (WUNC)
FISU (Fédération internationale du sport universitaire) hosted the fourth World University Netball Championships in Kampala, Uganda from 17-21 September 2018. One of the main aims of the event is to extend the global growth of Netball in one of the biggest sporting nations in the world and the event hopes to act as a stepping stone to admit netball into the Olympics. 160 National University Sporting Federations around the globe have been invited to the event.
Athlete eligibility
Only the following may participate as competitors in the Universiade:
a. students who are currently officially registered as proceeding towards a degree or diploma at the university or similar institute whose status is recognized by the appropriate national academic authority of their country;
b. former students of the institutions mentioned in a. who have obtained their academic degree or diploma in the year preceding the event.
All competitors must satisfy the following conditions:
a. be a national of the country they represent;
b. be at least 17 and less than 28 years of age on January 1st in the year of the event.
Volunteers
This event is part of the International FISU Volunteer Program, where students from around the world who want to gain event management experience and further their organizational abilities will have the opportunity to take part and experience a World University Championship from the inside. For those accepted into the program (and live outside of Miami), lodging and meals will be provided.
We are also looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who operate with ethics and integrity to be a part of the Global Organizing Committee. It will look fantastic on your resume that you were a part of a global sporting event of this magnitude.
Various volunteer and internships are available. These include: Netball Officials, Medics (EMT), Masseuse, Photographers, Videographers, Social Media, Marketing, Merchandising, Attaches, Security, Drivers, Concierge, Ball girls/boys, Entertainers, Information Systems Personnel, Concierge, and general volunteers. This is a great way to earn volunteer credits for school or university.
Visit the official FISU World University Championship website found here: www.fisu.net/sport-events/world-university-championships
Last Modified on 14/11/2018 10:27
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