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Monash partners Australian University Games

21 May 2008

TeamMONASH™ will enter more than 450 athletes in the games which are expected to attract nearly 7000 participants.

The Australian University Games is heading to Melbourne in September and TeamMONASH™ is hoping to shine, with Monash announced as the principal partner for the event.

TeamMONASH™ will enter more than 450 athletes in the games which are expected to attract nearly 7000 participants.

Monash will also host five events -- touch football, badminton, squash, hockey and handball -- at the Clayton campus, and provide staff and logistical support.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins encouraged the Monash community to embrace the games, as participants, volunteers or spectators.

"I congratulate Monash Sport on their winning submission to become Principal Partner University for the 2008 University Games," Professor Larkins said.

"The games will be a highlight of the University calendar in our 50th year and I encourage staff and students to get involved."

Monash Sport Director Martin Doulton said the partnership was a big win for Monash with the event drawing national attention.

"The games will be one of the biggest TeamMONASH™ events for the year and will showcase some of our brightest young athletes," Mr Doulton said.

"We hope to improve on our second placing at last year's games and retain our position as overall university champion for 2008 university sport events.

"Talent scouts will also be on the lookout for future sporting champions so it will be a great opportunity for our athletes to get noticed."

The 2008 University Games will be held from 28 September to 3 October. More than 350 volunteers will assist in the running of the games, from media coordination to umpiring and first aid. Volunteer positions are still available.

For further information, visit the TeamMONASH™ Australian University Games site.