Elite athletes
QUT Elite Athlete Program
In 2004 QUT signed on with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) as an "Elite Athlete Friendly" University to help lead the way nationally in supporting elite athletes. The Elite Athlete Program at QUT is managed by QUT Careers and Employment. QUT recognises the demand on elite athletes through training and competition, and endeavours to provide student athletes with the same opportunity to excel in their studies as normal students. Over 230 elite athletes, represented across more than 50 different sports, are currently enrolled at QUT and registered with the program.
Eligible Students
To be eligible to register as an elite athlete, the student must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Be recognised by the AIS, QAS or Professional Player’s Association
- Be a member of a national senior squad from an ACE support sport
- Be an athlete in a state, national or international level squad in open or age level competition
- Be an athlete in a state, national or international level development squad
- Be a coach or referee within state, national or international level competitions
Tip Sheet for Staff
The Tip Sheet for Academic and Support Staff (PDF 1MB) has been created to help staff dealing with elite athletes.
- How to check if the student is an elite athlete
- Where to find more information on elite athletes
- Appropriate situations for special consideration
- Eligibility criterion for an elite athlete
- How to be more involved with elite athletes
Tip Sheet for Students
We also provide a Tip Sheet for Elite Athletes (PDF 1MB) to guide them through university issues.
Contacts
(1) Jasmin Henery - Elite Athlete initial enquiries/emails checked daily, QUT Careers and Employment
- Admissions and OP benefits
- Queries on who to contact
- Deferments, extensions, clashes with assessment and sport
- Upcoming elite athlete events
- Registration processes
- General enquiries
- Liaises with Alison Thomson and Guild Sports Officer
P: (07) 3138 2649 | F: (07) 3138 2368 | E: eliteathletes@qut.edu.au | Office: Room X222, Level 2, X Block QUT Gardens Point Campus
(2) Alison Thomson - Career Counsellor for Elite Athlete Program, QUT Careers and Employment
- Unit and course concerns
- Sport and academic schedule management
- Career counselling
- If unavailable call Jasmin Henery to schedule an appointment
Alison: (07) 3138 5098 | F: (07) 3138 2368 | E: alison.thomson@qut.edu.au| Office: Level 2, X Block QUT Gardens Point Campus
(3) Sports Officer - QUT Student Guild Sport
- University Games/Representing QUT
P: (07) 3138 1686 | F: (07) 3138 1829 | E: guildsports@guildonline.net | Office: Sport Office, Level 3 Y Block, QUT Gardens Point Campus