WASM Wombats

Wombat Teams

2002: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

Having won the competition for two years in a row, the Wombats had also won the right to host the event. After strong lobbying of the US based schools, the decision was made to hold the 24th Annual International Collegiate Mining Competition in Kalgoorlie, Australia. It was held at the Australian Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame on the 22nd and 23rd March 2002.

The competition was a huge success, with over 20 teams competing from ten universities across Australia and North America. Feedback from competitors, sponsors and spectators was very positive and everyone involved expressed their interest in returning to Kalgoorlie for the competition in a few years time.

Hosting the competition was a huge challenge for the WASM Wombats. Things to be considered were constructing the competition field, providing accommodation for over 70 international and interstate travellers, trophies, presentation evenings and transport and tours of local mines for the visiting students.

Not only did the WASM Wombats host the competition successfully, they also competed extremely well. Three open teams and one women's teams were entered. The Wombats placed 1st and 2nd in the Open division, completing a hat-trick of championships. The womens' team placed 1st in their division with the first attempt WASM has had at the women's division.

Overall Team Captain

Mens (Westrac)

Mens (EB)

Mens (Cat)

Womens