Sports and Recreation

Play. Compete. Connect.

At ICMS, we believe in balance – so while we’re serious about success, we’re just as passionate about having fun along the way. Sport is a fantastic way to stay fit, meet new people, and make the most of your student life.

Whether you’re into casual fitness or competitive sport, there’s something for everyone. Join in on-campus activities or represent ICMS in internal and external tournaments through our student sporting teams. No matter your skill level, you’ll find something that’s the perfect fit for you.

On-Campus Sports

At our Northern Beaches Campus, we run several sporting competitions and clubs. It’s a social and fun environment for students of all skill levels. These sports run on a weekly basis or may be played as a single gala day throughout the trimester. Some of the sports competitions we’ve recently run include:

• Futsal
• Tennis
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Table tennis

External Sports Competitions

You can sign up for external competitions at the beginning of each sporting season. You’ll be notified via your student email and see posters up around campus. Competing in external competitions is subject to student interest and numbers.

OzTag

ICMS enters a team into the Get Tagg’d OzTag competition each year. It’s a fun and social competition that takes place at Rat Park, Warriewood. We enter a mixed team. Registration is open to students of all abilities looking to play OzTag and make friends.

Netball

ICMS competes in a friendly local netball competition run by Northern Beaches Netball at the Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre in Warriewood. We enter a mixed team. Registration is open to students of all abilities looking to play netball and make friends.

Touch

ICMS enters a team in the Manly Warringah Touch competition held at Nolan Reserve in Manly Vale. We enter a mixed team. Registration is open to students of all abilities looking to play and make friends.

Futsal

ICMS play in a local, competitive futsal competition run by the Northern Beaches Futsal Association. We often enter a men’s team. Registration is open to students of all abilities looking to play and make friends.

More ways to get active

Surf Lifesaving

With nine beautiful beaches within walking distance of the ICMS Northern Beaches Campus in Manly, and Manly Beach itself consistently being ranked the best beach in Australia by TripAdvisor, Surf Lifesaving is a fantastic way for students to really experience a coastal lifestyle while meeting people and making friends.

ICMS is a proud partner of Surf Life Saving Northern Beaches. Visitors to the Manly and other beaches along the Northern Beaches will easily spot the many ICMS-branded lifesaving tents on the sand. This includes Palm Beach which is where the famous Home and Away TV series is shot.

Over the years, many students have signed up to be become volunteer life savers. If this interests you, email [email protected]

Rugby

ICMS is a major sponsor and partner of the Manly Rugby Football Club, home of the Manly Marlins. The club was formed in 1906 and competes in the New South Wales Rugby Union competitions, the Shute Shield and Tooheys New Cup.

Students and alumni of ICMS have played for and supported the Manly Marlins for many years, contributing to the clubs ongoing success. With a capacity of 5,000, Manly Oval is a festive place for students to play or watch a great game of rugby.

For more information on how to get involved, email [email protected].

UniSport

ICMS students have the opportunity to participate in UniSport’s various inter-varsity competitions throughout the year, as well as the annual UniSport Nationals competition in September. UniSport brings together teams from tertiary institutions across Australia to compete in a variety of sports including athletics, basketball, football (soccer), rugby, netball, tennis, and many others.

UniSport Nationals is a multi-sport event held over several days in September with competitions in different venues within the host city. These events cater to a diverse range of sports and skill levels, allowing students to engage in their favourite sports and represent their universities or colleges on a competitive stage.

Previously, ICMS has sent students for a range of sports and have been quite successful in surfing, basketball, rugby, tennis, and more.