Melbourne University Sports Association provides sporting facilities and funding for sporting clubs at the University. These facilities include a gymnasium, swimming pool, ski lodge, group fitness and team sport venues. Membership is open to graduates, University staff and to students at discounted rates. Its mission statement is "to enrich the Melbourne Experience through outstanding sport and recreation programs and facilities." After Voluntary Student Unionism was introduced, MUSA began charging fees for the use of basketball courts and hockey fields.
The Association also awards Blues and Half-Blues for significant sporting achievement.
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