Students representing their university clubs through inter-varsity competitions, to enhance their experience and engagement, empowering through sport, and fostering a positive impact on the university community.
we
need
you!
proudly SUPPORTED BY
Discipline Head of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
Represent your university and battle against other university clubs
A, B, C Grades
earn league points by playing and winning
ms, ws, md, wd, xd
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2024 UCL Champion
&
UCL MVPS
season 2024 rounds
we are here
completed!
completed!
completed!
completed!
#04 - 5 oct*
La Trobe Uni Home Court - Heidelberg Badminton Centre
info to come
eoy event - 16 nov**
Location and date
to be finalised
Info to come
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PLAYER & club points
Earn League Points for yourself!
- Player League Points will be awarded to the 1st place (Winner), 2nd place (Runner-up), 3rd place (Semis) and all players for each round according to the table below.
- Semi final points will be allocated if there is a semi final stage.
- For doubles, points are distributed to both players equally.
ALL GRADES | 1ST PLACE | 2ND PLACE | 3RD PLACE | ALL |
A, B, C | 80 | 40 | 20 | 10 |
Earn League Points for your club!
- Club League Points are calculated based on a Grade Multiplier, in order to provide weight on higher grades.
GRADES | MULTIPLIER |
A | x1.5 |
B | x1.25 |
C | x1 |
LEAGUE LADDER RANKINGS WILL BE RELEASED AFTER EACH ROUND BELOW
club standings
Current club standing totally all player contributed points.
After Round 2 - Updated 27 July 2024
POS | CLUBS | POINTS |
1 | Monash Uni - Clayton | 4592.50 |
2 | La Trobe University | 2632.50 |
3 | Melbourne University | 2245.00 |
4 | RMIT University | 1762.50 |
5 | Swinburne University | 1185.00 |
6 | Monash Uni - Caulfield | 945.00 |
top 10 players
Players accumulate points from playing in each UCL round within a season.
After Round 2 - Updated 27 July 2024
pos | name | club | points |
1 | Daniella Mendoza | Monash Uni - Clayton | 300 |
2 | Sophia Alcalde | Melbourne University | 250 |
3 | Alvin Chan | Monash Uni - Clayton | 240 |
4 | Ryan Lim | Melbourne University | 200 |
5 | Julia Liu | RMIT University | 190 |
6 | Stella Liman | Monash Uni - Clayton | 180 |
7 | Sithila Dewkalana | La Trobe University | 170 |
8 | Vera Babenko | Monash Uni - Clayton | 160 |
9 | Victoria Na | La Trobe University | 160 |
10 | Brandon Chan | Swinburne University | 130 |
round
three
10 august
Third round of the
University Champions League
will be held at Melbourne Uni Sport - Nona Lee Sports Centre!
Melbourne uni sport
nona lee sports centre
Melbourne uni sport
nona lee sports centre
how to join us
so you want to play ucl?
1
to play ucl, you must be a member a participating university clubs.
2
express your interest with your club, follow you club player selection policies.
3
when you are selected to represent your club, you will receive a unique club code to enter in each round.
RECEIVE YOUR
CLUB CODE
4
put in your entry via tournamentsoftware, ensure you are representing your university club.
find your uni club to join
contact your club to find out how to represent
want to join as a club?
contact us!
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partners & donors
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Special thanks to
Badminton victoria
We appreciate the support of Badminton Victoria, state sporting association for Victoria's badminton community.
Their commitment to values like teamwork, inclusion, and innovation enriches our tournaments, enhancing the badminton experience for all involved.
We are extremely grateful for the support of the Badminton Victoria Court Officials Committee (BVCOC), a dedicated group of volunteers overseeing the recruitment, development, and appointments of qualified technical officials.
Their commitment to promoting excellence in officiating badminton enhances the quality of our tournaments and furthers our mission of providing a top-notch sporting experience for university students.
If you are keen to become a referee, umpire or a line judge, please reach out to BVCOC.
Dean’s endorsement
I strongly support The University Champions League in its mission to promote active participation in sport among students.
I very much hope that this initiative will continue to grow and tempt students to ‘give it a go’ and rather than just watching sports, go for it!
As a bonus, a healthy lifestyle improves your grades (guaranteed 😉).
Professor Paul Kofman
Dean, Faculty of Business & Economics
University of Melbourne
alumni Support
"As an Olympian and proud graduate of Monash University, I'm excited to witness programs like the University Champions League (UCL) nurturing a passion for badminton among college students. With its goal of fostering personal development and sporting excellence, I eagerly anticipate the emergence of fresh talent from this league, serving as inspiration for aspiring badminton enthusiasts in the generations to come."
Former Australian Badminton Olympian
Monash University Alumni (Bachelor of Business Information Systems)
- 7 x Oceania Championships title - 5 x Men’s Doubles, 2 x Mixed Doubles
- 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro
- Highest World Ranking: 32 Men’s Doubles; 32 Mixed Doubles
Competed for Australia:
2016 Olympics & 6 x BWF International Challenges/Series
2 Men’s Doubles Champion and 4 Mixed Doubles Champion
“I wish there was a University Champions League when I was a university student so that we could battle it out in an inter-varsity competition. While the spirit of competition itself is great, it’s just as important how the league is engaging students across different universities through the sport that we all love. May the best team win!”
Jeff Tho
University of Melbourne Alumni
Co-founder of Volant Badminton
- Former Australian National Coach
- 2 x Commonwealth Games Representative as an athlete (2010, 2014)
- 1 x Commonwealth Games Representative as a coach (2022)
- Former Oceania Men’s Singles No.1
Competed for Australia:
Sudirman Cup, Thomas Cup Finals, World Championships, Commonwealth Games, All England Championships
Co-founder of Volant Badminton
elite athlete testimony
“I’m excited to join the University Champions League and feel honoured to compete alongside Victoria's talented players. The competitive spirit and friendly atmosphere that this new event will bring is something that will be very memorable for all participants and I’m grateful to be a part of this experience.”
Australian Badminton Player
XD A Grade Champion - 2024 Victorian Graded Series 1
WD Quarter-finalist - 2023 VICTOR Oceania Championships
International Tournament Presence: SATHIO GROUP Australian Open 2023, Sydney International 2023, YONEX Bendigo International 2023, TAKECARE Saipan International 2023, CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2023, VICTOR Oceania Championships 2023
club leaders testimony
“You hear it here first: LEAGUE OF THE CENTURY!! In all seriousness, this is a good opportunity for the various university badminton clubs in Victoria to come together. A bit of fun, a bit of competition and a little something something for everyone. I think I speak for our Club when I say that we are all excited to be part of this University Champions League. Let the games begin!!”
“As a student at the University of Melbourne, I am thrilled at the prospect of participating in the University Champions League and proudly representing my university. I’m especially looking forward to the opportunity to compete with students from various universities across Victoria and hope that this experience will be both memorable and enjoyable for everyone involved.”
Contact us
UCL Board of Management
Event Director - Alice Wu
Media Director - Adam Chua
Technical Director - Cynthia Tam
Partnerships Director - Jade Liu
Advisory Director - Mervyn Tan
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