Elite Athlete program
Elite Athlete Friendly University program (EAFU)
La Trobe University is one of 36 Universities across Australia that is part of the Elite Athlete Friendly University Network.
The program was established by the Australian Sports Commission to identify, promote and support the specific needs of university students who participate in sport at an elite level.
The EAFU program at La Trobe provides support to student athletes in their pursuit to achieve academic and sporting success. We are dedicated and committed to assist athletes competing in national and international sporting events to achieve academic goals while meeting the demands of often-intensive training programs and competition.
The athletes studying at the University have competed in a range of sports including; athletics, hockey, swimming, AFL football and soccer.
Eligibility to enter the program
Students can register for the program if they are recognised or endorsed by one of the following organisations:
- Australian Institute of Sport
- State Institute or Academy of Sport
- AFL Players Association
- Australian Cricketers Association
- Rugby Union Players Association
- Rugby League Professional Association
- Australian Professional Footballers Association
- Any National ACE supported sports
Past recipients
World University Games Representatives
La Trobe successful at recent Australian University Championships - Orienteering
The Easter weekend’s hot conditions and the tough terrain around Stanthorpe, Queensland, took its toll on the participants from across several Australian Universities competing in the Australian University Championship – Orienteering. La Trobe University had success in the individual competition with Bryan Keely, the only La Trobe representative, claiming first-place honours in the men’s division with a time of 1:40:24.
Studying at the Bendigo campus, Bryan has shown great strength and dedication to his orienteering and athletics career, having represented Australia in Junior and Open titles, competing in State and National league competitions and representing La Trobe on two occasions at the World University Orienteering Championships. Bryan has also been a recipient of the La Trobe University Regional Sports Scholarship in 2010.
Another Bendigo campus student and the only female La Trobe representative in the women’s individual competition, Laurina Neumann, took second place honours with a time of 1:33:44 against some of the strongest sporting Universities around Australia. Laurina, a dedicated elite athlete, has represented Australia in Junior and Open titles, competing in State and National league competitions and representing La Trobe on two occasions at the World University Orienteering Championships. Laurina has also been a recipient of the La Trobe University Regional Sports Scholarship in 2009/10.
The Australian University Championships – Orienteering form a key part of the selection process for athletes wanting to represent Australia at the World University Championships and both Bryan and Laurina have been selected to represent La Trobe University. The Championships will be held in Alicante, Spain, from the 2-6 July, 2012.
An outstanding performance by these two La Trobe students. We wish them all the best and success for Spain!
