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Blues turn 100 years old

This month marks a century since the University of Adelaide awarded its first Sporting Blue, recognising sporting excellence among students.

On 23 May 1908, the Adelaide University Sports Association adopted the rule for the awarding of Sporting Blues and the Blues crest.

Since then, more than 1500 University of Adelaide students have been awarded a Full Blue and more than 4500 sporting club members have been awarded a Half Blue and Club Letters (both competition and service) by their respective clubs.

In 2008, the Sports Association will be celebrating 100 years of Sporting Blues by holding its Blues Presentation on Wednesday 26 November in Bonython Hall.

Former and current recipients of a sporting award who wish to donate/lend memorabilia to the Sports Association for this event, or who wish to attend, should contact: blues@theblacks.com.au or contact Pene Knott on (08) 8303 5403 (phone) or 08 8232 1300 (fax).