UC Selections in Competition
The sports teams are a privileged formative instance within the university, because through practice, athletes acquire values and skills that are beneficial for their integral development. Currently at UC there are more than 30 UC teams, which cover some twenty disciplines.
UC SELECTIONS
A total of 21 sports disciplines are developed by the Pontifical Catholic University, around which 38 sports teams are formed to officially represent the UC. Composed of more than 900 young UC athletes who represent our institution in national and international competitions and sporting events. Of the total, more than 200 athletes are in the Elite category, i.e., selected or pre-selected nationally in their disciplines.
ATHLETES, AMBASSADORS OF CHILE AND THE UC
As students, all UC athletes must combine their academic and athletic responsibilities. Since our flag bearers are ambassadors, inside and outside the UC, they must be exemplary role models, disseminators of the values that sport represents – excellence, commitment, perseverance, discipline and responsibility – and promoters of healthy lifestyle habits.
In this context, at the end of 2018 the UC athletes organized themselves by forming the Student Sports Center (CDE), which is currently led by Sebastián Pineda, Geography student and selected Tennis player. Since then, they have not only been able to represent the voice of the selected UC players before authorities and the rest of the university community, but they have also carried out interesting activities and interventions, such as the beautification of the San Joaquín Gymnasium and an artistic intervention on the role of women in sports.
ELITE ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP
In order to reconcile both roles, athletes have several support systems within the university, such as priority registration for courses, the possibility of registering for a smaller number of credits each semester or taking tests and exams on a deferred basis, in order to meet their sports obligations, especially when they have to go to tournaments abroad. They also have the option to apply for the Elite Athlete Scholarship, which consists of a fee reduction of up to 50%, as long as they demonstrate good academic and athletic performance during the current year.
BENEFITS FOR OUTSTANDING ATHLETES
– Elite Scholarship: Reimbursement of the annual fee, varies between 25% and 50%.
– Academic Priority For taking courses
– Partial Tuition Scholarship: Discount on the tuition fee when enrolling in fewer courses.
– Sports support: Kinesiology, nutrition and physical preparation
– Academic support.
– Validation of sports courses with a semester grade of 7.0
– Certifications and justifications for competencies
– Food and transportation scholarship according to the student’s quintile.
– Dissemination of achievements.
SPECIAL ADMISSION FOR OUTSTANDING ATHLETES
The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile facilitates the admission of applicants who meet the required academic conditions and who have an exceptional sports record to join the various competitive teams.
All athletes who have graduated from high school in Chile or abroad, or who come from other institutions of higher education and present an exceptional sporting quality in the adult or youth categories may apply.
COMPETENCE PLATFORMS
The three main university competitive channels in which our organization participates are: – FENAUDE (National University Sports Federation). Made up of universities from the Council of Rectors, it is also the Chilean representative to the International University Sports Federation (FISU). It includes the disciplines of Chess, Climbing, Handball, Basketball, Judo and Indoor Soccer. More info HERE
– LDES (League of Higher Education). Promoted by the National Sports Institute (IND), its objective is to create a single university sports channel for Higher Education, with zonal championships held throughout the year and a national championship for the best in each zone. It is developed for basketball, volleyball, soccer, futsal, judo, swimming, athletics, table tennis and taekwondo. More info HERE
– ADUPRI (Private Universities Sports Association): Competition at the RM level in which various sports disciplines are developed.
Requirements
– Be regular UC students – Go through the enrollment and testing process
Discounts and associated agreements
Free
Frequently Asked Questions
How does one obtain the status of outstanding athlete?
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The status of outstanding athlete is acquired in two different ways: 1. Admission by Special Admission of Outstanding Athletes, Granting of such status during the student’s tenure at the university. The responsibility for this award lies with the Directorate of Sports, according to the sporting conditions of the applicants for each selection.
What are the benefits for outstanding athletes?
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In addition to representing the university in various sports tournaments, athletes have certain academic benefits focused on supporting the fulfillment of their academic and athletic obligations. These include: 1. Higher academic priority in the taking of courses; 2. Grade of 7.0, valid for 5 O.F.G. credits for UC selection courses; 3. Issuance of certificates to justify absences to academic activities.
Who are the outstanding UC athletes?
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Outstanding athletes are students who are part of a sports team of our institution and represent it in various competitions or sporting events developed during their stay at the university, both nationally and internationally. Outstanding athletes are also considered to be those who practice a sporting discipline that, although not formally developed at the university, show significant sporting achievements, either as part of national teams and/or participating in international federated competitions.
