OLD IS NEW FOR JCU SPORT

A NEW award ceremony inspired by a rich tradition going back almost 200 years will honour James Cook University’s top athletes.

The James Cook University Student Association (JCUSA) Sport Blues Awards will recognise students who have represented JCU at a high level with distinction in local, state or national competitions with a special plaque.

Originating in the 1800s as part of the rivalry between Oxford and Cambridge universities, students would receive a blue ribbon and then later a blue jacket when representing their university in sports.

The concept has since been adopted by various universities across Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. Townsville will host their Blues Awards at the JCUSA Fitness Centre on October 22.