UQIC social sport players warming up at UQ

UQIC Guide

What to bring to your first game

First social sport game and not sure what to pack or expect? It is easier than you think. Turn up in comfy gear with a water bottle and you are basically set. Here is the full rundown so you can rock up relaxed.

What to wear

Keep it simple. Comfortable activewear you can move in, and shoes that suit the surface: court shoes or trainers for indoor sports like basketball, volleyball, netball and futsal, and boots or trainers for outdoor games like soccer and touch. Your team may sort a colour or bibs closer to the season, so no need to buy a kit for game one.

What to bring

  • A full water bottle. The most forgotten and most important thing.
  • Your shoes sorted for the surface, indoor or outdoor.
  • A light jumper for before and after, especially night games.
  • Just yourself if you signed up solo. We will place you with a team.

Bibs, match balls and everything else on the night is provided, so you do not need your own gear to start.

Finding your venue and time

All Semester 2 sports start in Week 2, from Monday 3 August 2026. Your game times and team allocation are emailed in Week 1, so keep an eye on your inbox, and check your junk folder if it has not landed. You can also see times online on the schedules page. Aim to arrive about 10 minutes early for your first one so you can find the courts and meet your team.

Meeting your team

If you registered on your own, you will be placed in a team and you will meet everyone on the night. It is social sport, so people are friendly and most are there to have a run and a laugh. Jump into your sport's Facebook group beforehand to see draws and results and say hi, and follow @theuqic for last-minute updates.

After the game

Refuel afterwards. UQIC members get 20% off BSc protein and supplements at our on-campus store, collected free at St Lucia, so you can grab a shake for the walk home. Have a look at the supplement store.

Not signed up yet?

You can still get in. Pick your sport and night on the sign-up page, solo or with mates. New to all of it? Start with how to join social sport at UQ.

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