If you enjoy sport, whether on the field, or from the sidelines, there is something for everyone at St John’s College.
We’ve had professional athletes – and plenty of novices – at College over the years. Everyone is encouraged to support their fellow Johnians in their sporting endeavours, and participate, if they so wish.
Social Sport
There are several opportunities for students to play social sport.
Each day at 4pm, Johnians meet at the pond on campus and head across the street to the fields for Touch at 4. This is a casual, pick-up game open to all, regardless of skill or fitness level.
There are also social netball, soccer, touch footie, and basketball teams fielded by St John’s College.
ICC Sport Competition
St John’s College is a member of the Inter-College Council (ICC). ICC is the student council within The University of Queensland Colleges that promotes and organises sports, cultural, and community competitions.
The ICC organises sport competitions in which all 10 residential colleges participate and St John’s College frequently dominates.
The sporting success of St John’s is a reflection of the passion, commitment, and teamwork that defines the college. Whether it was winning cups, breaking personal records, or simply enjoying the thrill of competition, every participant contributed to the sense of community and pride that makes sport at St John’s College such a cherished tradition.
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ICC Awards
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2024
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2023
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Cultural Cup
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2 nd place
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1 st place
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Men’s Sport
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2 nd place (equal)
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1 st place
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Men’s Weighted Sport
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2 nd place
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1 st place
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Women’s Sport
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1 st place
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1 st place
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Women’s Weighted Cup
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1 st place
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1 st place
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Sports
Brisbane AFL University of Queensland Sport Teams
Rowing Regatta on the Brisbane River
University of Queensland Women's Tennis ICC Sport Competition
Brisbane Men's Hockey Sport Competition St John's College UQ
University of Queensland Women's Hockey ICC Sport
Men's Soccer - St John's College Soccer ICC Sport Competition
Women's AFL - Brisbane St John's College UQ AFL Women's Sport
University of Queensland ICC Sport Competition
University of Queensland Men's Rowing
St John's students pack the stands in their choc and gold Hawaiian shirts
University of Queensland Women's AFL ICC Sport Competition
UQ ICC Sport and Cultural Competition Women's AFL
Men's Volleyball - UQ St John's College Men's Volleyball Team ICC Sport Competition
Women's Soccer - UQ ICC Sport Women's Soccer Team
Men's Soccer - UQ Men's Soccer ICC Sport Competition Brisbane
Whip Out!
If playing isn’t your forte, you can always Whip Out!
Johnians love to Whip Out and support their teams from the sidelines.
Jabba Whips promote College spirit, spread the word about upcoming matches, and organise the masses to Whip Out in their Choc and Gold gear to cheer on the John’s teams and sing the fight song.
Fitness
In addition to social and competitive sports opportunities, the sport convenors oversee a campaign in conjunction with the Living. Well. Being. program designed to encourage fitness, wellness, and healthy movement.
Similar to academic tutorials, small group sessions are held regularly in the College gym to introduce interested students to fitness, teach them how to use the gym, and provide guidance in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Instructor-led training sessions include:
- Weightlifting (Women’s only and Co-ed sessions) (Intro and Advanced sessions)
- Calisthenics
- HIIT Circuit
- Strength & Cardio
- Dance Fit
- and Yoga