Issue 5, 2007
Campus Life
Macquarie University and Sydney FC form a winning team
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Macquarie University Sport and Recreation's Craig Oliver (far left), Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Schwartz (holding football) and Sydney FC CEO George Perry (far right) with Sydney FC players (from left) Robbie Middleby, Tony Popovic, Juninho and Terry McFlynn. |
High-profile football club Sydney FC has linked up with Macquarie University in what is a unique relationship for an Australian professional sporting club and a university.
At the heart of the agreement is an arrangement whereby Sydney FC's Hyundai A-League players will utilise Macquarie University's sporting facilities for training, including the recently opened $20m Sports and Aquatic Centre.
The club will also run their football camps and holiday clinics at the University, taking advantage of the seven hectares of sporting fields.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Schwartz says the partnership will also include a range of educational, corporate and research linkages that will benefit both organisations.
"We're keen to help Sydney FC's players access educational opportunities and establish their careers beyond football," says Professor Schwartz.
Another aspect of the agreement which has recently been developed is a media internship program for Macquarie University students.
"Sydney FC's ground-breaking partnership with Macquarie University offers a great opportunity for the club, the players and the University," said Sydney FC chief executive officer George Perry. "The more we work together, the more mutually beneficial initiatives will present themselves."