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WELCOME UCD sports clubs are at the center of student sport at the University. Clubs provide a huge range of opportunities to train, play and compete in sport, no matter what your passion, ability or level.
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Although competition is a feature of many of the sports at UCD, clubs also cater for students who may not wish to compete but want to train in a particular sport for the health and fitness benefits. Whether you want to try out a new sport or continue training in a sport you are already familiar with, UCD sports clubs invite you to get involved and have fun. You can join most sports clubs at any time throughout the year and the majority of the clubs organise new member and/or introductory training sessions.
Welcome
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Join a Club
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Clubs Contact List
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Sports Clubs Details
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Get in Gear Programmmes
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UCD Athletic Union Council
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Getting involved in a sports club is an ideal way to keep fit, learn a new skill, meet people with similar interests, as well as provide a welcome break from academic life. UCD sports clubs are for the most part student-run and student-led, so you can play your sport and if you wish also lead and develop your club. With nearly 60 sports clubs to choose from, ranging from team sports, adventure sports, water sports to martial arts, there is something for everyone!
Sports Scholarships
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Elite Athlete Academy
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Sports Facilities
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UCD Sport Staff Directory
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So make the most of your time in UCD and get involved. Involvement in UCD sports clubs will ensure that your time at UCD is an enjoyable and rewarding experience!
UCD MOBILE UCD Mobile provides access to a range of resources while you are on-the-go. The services are targeted at the UCD community and will be especially useful for currrent and prospective students. With UCD mobile a full range of sports news, fixtures and results are always at your fingertips. The app also allows you to check Programme information, access Blackboard Mobile Learn, check the Staff Directory, and find your way around campus with the interactive map. For more Apple information, visit
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Published by UCD Athletic Union Council, August 2011. Editorial: Suzanne Bailey & Georgina Dwyer. Design: Advantage Point. UCD Athletic Union Council reserves all copyright on all materials published in this issue. Unauthorised reproduction in whole or part is prohibited. The information contained herein is correct at time of going to press and may be subject to change. Please note that the main communication channels in UCD are electronic, so students should regularly refer to online information via www.ucd.ie/sport.
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Something for Everyone UCD sports clubs invite you to get involved. You have a number of different opportunities to join the UCD club of your choice:
Sports Expo
Refreshers Day
Visit the club stands at the Sports Expo in association with Bank of Ireland, which will take place from September 19th to 22nd 2011 inclusive. Located in Hall B of the Sports Centre, the Sports Expo will open each day from 10am to 5pm. All clubs will be participating in the event, with club officials providing information on their activities.
Attend Refreshers Day, which will be held for one day early in Semester Two in the UCD Student Centre. Whether you missed out on joining a club earlier in the year or want to try something new, or have just registered for one semester, why not come along and talk to the various club officials and see what is on offer. The full program of events will be published on the UCD Sport website and the UCD Events Calendar.
Trials or Training Session Attend trials which most of the competitive team sports hold in the early part of the season. See posters, websites, facebook pages, notice boards etc. for details. Attend a training or practice session arranged by a club. Times and venues are available at the Sports Centre reception. For specific information on the: Rugby Club: Bobby Byrne: (01) 716 2184 
 Gaelic Games (Gaelic Football, Hurling, Camogie and Handball): David Billings: (01) 716 2402 Soccer Club or the Superleague: Diarmuid McNally: (01) 716 2142
Notice Boards & Websites Clubs have notice boards in the John Henry Newman Building (Arts Building) and/ or the Sports Centre, which carry details of activities. They also advertise for new members in University publications and on posters. In addition, a number of clubs also have their own websites and facebook pages. See the Club Directory for further details. If you have any difficulty with following any of the above routes, please contact: Sports Office Tel: 01 716 2183 Email: sport@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/sport
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Club Directory
www.ucd.ie/sport UCD Sport
CLUB
CONTACT PERSON
PHONE
WEBSITE
Aikido
Rachel Heath
086 0343380
aikidoucd@yahoo.co.uk
UCD Aikido Club on Facebook
American Football
Dave Murphy
085 7157160
ucdsentinels@gmail.com
ucdamericafootball.com
Archery
Claire Michelle Daly
085 1314016
ucd.archery@gmail.com
www.ucd.ie/archery UCD Archery on Facebook
Athletics
Richard Owens
087 7921341
ucdathletics@gmail.com
http://ucdac.webs.com
Badminton
Gerard Rafferty
086 2002727
ucdbadders@gmail.com
(01) 7162183
Basketball (Ladies)
Georgina Dwyer
Basketball (Men’s)
John Young
sport@ucd.ie
www.ucd.ie/sport
ucdmarian@gmail.com
www.ucdmarian.com
Boat (Ladies)
Claire NiReachtagain
086 3075595
Boat (Men’s)
Dermot Sheridan
086 1901666
dtsheridan@hotmail.com
www.ucd.ie/boat-men
Boxing
Conor Dowling
087 6398372
boxingclub@ucd.ie
www.ucd.ie/boxing
Camogie
David Billings
(01) 7162402
david.billings@ucd.ie
www.ucd.ie/gaa
Canoe
Eoghan O’Riordan
087 6207070
eoghan.o-riordan@ucdconnect.ie
www.ucdcanoeclub.com
ucd.capoeira@gmail.com
www.ucd.ie/sport/capoeira.html
ucdcavers@gmail.com brianmpferguson@gmail.com
www.ucdcaving.com
ucdlbc.webs.com
Capoeira
Douglas Barbin
Caving & Potholing
Brian Ferguson
Cricket
Brendan Cummings
Cycling
Gavin Haberlin
086 1038848
ucdcc@hotmail.com
www.ucd.ie/cycling
Equestrian
Daisy Grehan
087 2892378
daisy.grehan@gmail.com info@ucdequestrian.org
www.ucdequestrian.org
Vet Equestrian
Jeanne Kennedy
vets@irishstudentriders.com
Fencing
Ronan Quinn
ucdfencing@gmail.com
www.ucd.ie/fencing
Gaelic Football (Ladies)
David Billings
(01) 7162402
david.billings@ucd.ie
www.ucd.ie/gaa
Gaelic Football (Men’s)
David Billings
(01) 7162402
david.billings@ucd.ie
www.ucd.ie/gaa
Golf
Michael Magee
085 1756046
michael.magee@ucdconnect.ie
Handball
David Billings
(01) 7162402
david.billings@ucd.ie
www.ucd.ie/gaa
Hockey (Ladies)
Eadaoin McLoughlin
086 1650954
ucdladieshockey@hotmail.com
UCD Ladies Hockey on Facebook
Hockey (Men’s)
Mark Murran
086 3502661
mmurran@gmail.com
www.ucdhockey.com
Hurling
David Billings
(01) 716 2402
david.billings@ucd.ie
www.ucd.ie/gaa
Karate
Paul Byrne
086 1651664
ucdkarate@gmail.com
UCD Karate on Facebook
Kite
Kristina Gegenbauer
085 8338419
ucdkite@gmail.com
UCD Kite on Facebook
Kung Fu Shaolin
Robert Bannon
086 8255108
rmbannon@gmail.com
www.ucd.ie/shaolin
Lacrosse
Aisling Casey
086 1020450
ucdlax@gmail.com
www.ucdlacrosse.com
083 0089229
ucdcricket@gmail.com
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Club Directory
www.ucd.ie/sport UCD Sport
CLUB
CONTACT PERSON
PHONE
WEBSITE
Lau Gar Kickboxing
Micheal Foley
087 7451667
ucd.kickboxing@gmail.com
www.ucd.ie/laugar
Mountaineering
Monika Bolger
086 3746403
ucdmountaineeringclub@gmail.com
ucdmountaineeringclub.com
Netball
netballucd@gmail.com
Ninjitsu
Craig Berkeley
085 7286617
craigberkeley@gmail.com
Olympic Handball
Nicholas Hopper
086 2509328
ucdolympichandball@gmail.com
www.ucd.ie/handball ucdhandbalblogspot.com
Orienteering
Christian Foley-Fisher
087 2568066
christian.foley-fisher@ucdconnect.ie
www.ucd.ie/ucdore
Pool & Snooker
Steven O’Reilly
087 2683731
ucdpoolsnooker@gmail.com
Rifle
Claire Leyden
087 2364578
ucdrifleclub@gmail.com
www.ucd.ie/rifle
Rugby (Men’s)
Bobby Byrne
(01) 7162184
byrne.bobby@ucd.ie
www.ucdrugby.com
Rugby (Women’s)
Marie-Louise Ryan
086 3242857
ucdwomensrugby@hotmail.com
Sailing
Kate Curtin
ucdsailing@gmail.com
www.ucd.ie/sailing
Snowsports
Aidan Given
085 8475074
ucdsnowsports@gmail.com
www.ucdsnowsports.com
Soccer (Men’s)
Diarmuid McNally
(01) 7162142
diarmuid.mcnally@ucd.ie
www.ucdsoccer.com
Soccer (Women’s)
Jenna Geiran
086 156 7073
womenssoccer@ucd.ie
www.ucd.ie/womenssoccer
Softball
Andy Molloy
087 9407003
ucdsoftball@gmail.com
www.ucd.ie/softball
Squash
Ciaran Ward
087 6350057
ucdsquashclub@gmail.com
UCD Squash Club on Facebook
Sub Aqua
Ronan Scott
086 8641548
captainucd@gmail.com
www.ucdsac.org UCD Sub Aqua Club on Facebook
Surf
Declan McCourt
085 1729994
ucdsurf@gmail.com
Swimming & Waterpolo
Conor Hillick Caitriona Ryan
085 1794232 087 2377574
ucdswimpolo@gmail.com
Table Tennis
Rory Coffey
Taekwon-Do
Rebecca Anderson
Tai Chi Chuan
Stephen Swanton
Tennis
Ronan O’Keefe Lucy Mathews
087 2776474 086 2070005
ucdtennis@gmail.com
www.ucd.ie/tennis
Trampoline
Ruth Foy
085 7183076
bounce@ucdtramp.com
www.ucdtramp.com
Ultimate
Brian Gaynor
087 2669826
ucdultimate@gmail.com
www.ucd.ie/ultimate
Volleyball
Mohamed Ali Jarboui
086 2079039
ucd-volleyball-secretary@ googlegroups.com dali.jarboui@gmail.com
Ucdvball.isgreat.org
Windsurfing
Andrew Redmond
085 7360916
ucdwindsurf@gmail.com
www.ucdwindsurf.com
Wrestling
Brian Breslin
085 6671706
ucdwrestling@gmail.com
www.ucdwrestling.com
www.ucdswimming.com
ucdtabletennis@hotmail.com 087 6942527
tkd@ucd.ie
www.ucd.ie/tkd
ucdtaichi@gmail.com
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concentrating not on punching or kicking but on using an opponent’s own energy to throw them
the club introduces members to the sport by playing a non contact version
whether you want to fill a trophy cabinet or just relieve some stress
Aikido
American Football
Archery
“The Art of Peace” is a Japanese Art concentrating not on punching or kicking opponents but rather on using an opponent’s own energy to throw or pin them. It is suited to people of varying physical strength, irrespective of age or sex. Classes are held in the Sports Centre with qualified instructors. Everyone is welcome either to watch or to participate in a class.
Introduced to the sporting menu at UCD a few years ago, American Football is a sport growing in popularity in Ireland. Although a full contact version of the sport is played, the club introduces members to the sport by playing ‘Flag’ American football (a noncontact version). The club enters a team in the Irish American Football League. Newcomers to the sport are welcome.
The facilities and training offered by the Archery Club are second to none. All equipment is supplied and senior members train beginners initially. Extra coaching with an official IAAA coach is also offered from November onwards. There is no grading (all are equal), which means you can jump in at any time of the year and enjoy the sport and the club’s social activities. Whether you want to fill a trophy cabinet or just relieve some stress, the Archery Club has a level to suit you.
Aikido: Contact: Rachel Heath Tel: 086 0343380 Email: aikidoucd@yahoo.co.uk UCD Aikido
American Football: Contact: Dave Murphy Tel: 085 7151760 Email: ucdsentinels@gmail.com Web: www.ucdamericanfootball.com
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Archery: Contact: Claire Michelle Daly Tel: 085 1314016 Email: ucd.archery@gmail.com Web: www.ucd.ie/archery UCD Archery
the Athletics Club has produced more Olympians and World Championship competitors than any other UCD sports club
attracts a large number of members, ranging from complete novices to international competitors
Athletics
Badminton
The Athletics Club has produced more Olympians and World Championship competitors than any other UCD sports club. Past club members include Olympian James Nolan, World Indoor and European silver medalist in the 100m hurdles Derval O’Rourke along with Irish senior international athlete Joanne Cuddihy. Teams compete in Track & Field, Road Relay, Mountain Running and Cross Country Intervarsities, as well as the annual Colours event with Trinity. Training is provided for jumps, throws, sprints and distance athletes. The club also facilitates beginners and fun runners with circuit sessions and meet & train groups each week. The club also has a vibrant social scene.
The Badminton Club attracts a large number of members each year, ranging from complete novices to international competitors. The club has four training sessions per week with specific nights allocated to team training and beginners/ social players. The competitive side of the club is very strong and most years a UCD team reaches at least the semi-finals or finals of the Dublin & District Leagues or the University Championships. The club claims to have an extremely attractive social side and particularly welcomes newcomers to the sport with specific coaching sessions provided for newcomers.
Athletics: Contact: Richard Owens Tel: 087 7921341 Email: ucdathleticsclub@gmail.com Web: ucdac.webs.com
Badminton: Contact: Gerard Rafferty Tel: 086 2002727 Email: ucdbadders@gmail.com
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if you are more interested in playing on a casual basis, drop in to one of the social games
the club enjoyed incredible success by winning the most prestigious prize in Irish Basketball
Basketball (Ladies)
Basketball (Men’s)
The Ladies Basketball Club is not only one of the most well-established women’s clubs on campus, it is also one of the fastest growing clubs having recently expanded the number of teams it fields to include 3 Dublin League teams, Fresher’s, Colours and an Intervarsity team. The club also fields a mixed (ladies and men’s) wheelchair team. A focus on both team and player development has resulted in the club enjoying success at all levels including victory in the D1 Dublin League in the 2009/10 season. If you are more interested in playing on a casual basis, drop in to one of the wheelchair teams scrimmage sessions or to one of the social games organised by the club during the week.
The Men’s Basketball Club fields three teams in the Dublin Leagues, a team in the Superleague, which plays in the top division of Irish Basketball, as well as a team in intervarsity competition. The club also organizes a mixed social league for players of all abilities mid week in UCD. Last season the club enjoyed incredible success by winning its first Superleague National Cup, the most prestigious prize in Irish Basketball with the finals shown live on RTE. The club also recorded its 19th intervarsity title. The amalgamation of the club with Marian to form UCD Marian for all national competitions is set to continue in 2011/2012 with home Superleague matches played in the Sports Centre on Saturday nights.
Ladies Basketball: Contact: Georgina Dwyer Tel: 01 716 2183 Email: sport@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/sport
Men’s Basketball: Contact: John Young Email: ucdmarian@gmail.com Web: www.ucdmarian.com
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rowing is one of the few sports in which the use of body and mind in complete unison with others is paramount to success
Boat Rowing is one of the few sports in which the use of body and mind in complete unison with others is paramount to success. University rowing is done mainly in 8 and 4-man boats where the importance of teamwork is greatest. The Ladies and Men’s Boat Clubs both share the distinction of being among the most active and successful in University sport. Both clubs place a great deal of emphasis on novices and a priority is the introduction of students with no previous experience. Although the sport requires a high level of fitness and technical ability, beginners build their strength, stamina and technical proficiency very quickly under expert coaches.
the club encourages students both big and small, male and female to participate
Boxing Most of the UCD rowers only take up the sport at University and do so with much success. A wide programme of competitive activities is a feature of ladies and men’s rowing including Heads of the River and all national regattas as well as visits to foreign regattas. ‘Land’ training takes place during the week in the Sports Centre and the Institute for Sport & Health, with river activities at weekends. Ladies Boat: Contact: Claire Ni Reachtagain Tel: 086 3075595 Web: ucdlbc.webs.com Men’s Boat: Contact: Dermot Sheridan Tel: 086 1901666 Email: dtsheridan@hotmail.com Web: www.ucd.ie/boat-men
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Boxing is often seen as a sport for big men, but the club actively encourages students both big and small, male and female to participate in the sport. New and experienced boxers are encouraged to participate in intervarsity competitions and other organised tournaments. Activities include bag punching, pad work, shadow boxing, as well as sparring. All training sessions take place on campus and sparring sessions are held under the watchful eye of expert instructors. All major equipment required is provided by the club. Boxing: Contact: Conor Dowling Tel: 087 6398372 Email: boxingclub@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/boxing
the club’s target for the year will be to regain the Ashbourne Cup
emphasis is placed on safe, fun river trips
a Brazilian art form that combines athletic movements from dances and martial arts
Camogie
Canoe
Capoeira
The change in the camogie season from the autumn/winter/spring period to summer time and the introduction of the 15-a-side game has resulted in a change of emphasis for the Camogie Club which fields three teams and welcomes newcomers.
The club’s activities take in all kayak disciplines including racing, freestyle, surfkayaking and whitewater. River trips take place almost every weekend during the year to rivers such as the Liffey, the Boyne and the Avonmore in Wicklow.
The UCD Capoeira Club is the newest UCD sports club. Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines athletic movements from dances and martial arts. With roots in African rituals, it was once considered the first genuine Brazilian sport, and is marked by fluid acrobatic play and extensive use of sweeps, kicks and body movement. Capoeira encompasses art, music, language and movement. It is a mixture of rhythm and agility, suitable for any age and fitness level. It provides strength, flexibility and overall fitness. The club is a great way to meet new people and learn a new language and culture. Two qualified capoeira instructors facilitate training sessions. Beginners are most welcome.
All the emphasis is now on intervarsity competition with the Ashbourne Cup and the All Ireland League the highlight. The Freshers Tournament is also an attractive event and the club’s target for the year will be to regain the Ashbourne Cup, which the club last won in 2008. Training is held on a regular basis and the club boasts a great social and friendly atmosphere. Camogie: Contact: David Billings Tel: 01 716 2402 Email: david.billings@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/gaa
Emphasis is placed on safe, fun river trips, where new members get instruction from some of the top instructors in the country. The sport is open to all, with no previous experience necessary. All equipment is provided by the club. The club boasts a great social and friendly atmosphere with many weekends away.
Canoe: Contact: Eoghan O’Riordan Tel: 087 6207070 Email: eoghan.o-riordan@ucdconnect.ie Web: www.ucdcanoeclub.com
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Capoeira: Contact: Douglas Barbin Email: ucd.capoeira@gmail.com Web: www.ucd.ie/sport/capoeira.html
a sport for anyone wondering what exists underground
whether you are interested in a social game or more serious competition
Cricket
Caving & Potholing
Cricket is a fun and social team sport. Members of all abilities are catered for, whether you are interested in a social game or more serious competition, the club provides an environment in which all members can enjoy the sport. All training and matches are played in local cricket grounds close to Belfield. The club competes in the Intervarsities, Colours and friendly fixtures throughout the season.
Caving is a sport for anyone wondering what exists underground. It consists of exploration of huge caverns to small passageways via hiking or climbing, or along ropes for the vertical potholes. Training is every week at the climbing wall in UCD, where all abilities are catered for. Regular trips are also made to various parts of Ireland and all activities are supervised by qualified leaders. Indeed a great deal of emphasis is placed on safety procedures with tutorials and subsidised first aid courses held throughout the year. The club has an active social life with weekly gatherings and regular social events throughout the year.
Cricket: Contact: Brendan Cummings Email: ucdcricket@gmail.com
Caving & Potholing: 
 Contact: Brian Ferguson Tel: 083 0089229 Email: brianmpferguson@gmail.com or ucdcavers@gmail.com
 Web: www.ucdcaving.com
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the club is the most successful third level cycling team in Ireland
caters for almost every equestrian interest
now entering its 57th year, making it one of the oldest sports clubs in the University
Cycling
Equestrian
Fencing
The Cycling Club caters for all facets of cycling – leisure/touring, competitive and non-competitive mountainbiking, cyclocross, downhill racing and road racing. The club is the most successful third level cycling team in Ireland, registering stage victories in a number of major ‘Cycling Ireland’ events as well as recording numerous victories at intervarsity level in mountain biking and road racing. Members of all abilities are welcome to join this club, which has built a strong reputation as being one of UCD’s most active and friendly clubs placing major emphasis on guiding new members into the sport.
The Equestrian Club, which includes the Veterinary Medicine Equestrian Club, caters for almost every equestrian interest from Dressage, Showjumping, Cross Country, Polocrosse and even Tetrathlon. Horses are provided for all riders at every competition. All standards are encouraged to join the lessons being provided at some of Ireland’s top establishments. The club also ensures a fantastic social experience for all its members with events and trips being arranged throughout the year. Whatever your level, a fun and successful year is assured.
The Fencing Club is now entering its 57th year, making it one of the oldest sports clubs in the University. The sport itself allows much more individuality than most, as the three weapons of fencing each have distinct and different styles, allowing you to choose the game that suits you best.
Cycling: Contact: Gavin Haberlin Tel: 086 1038848 Email: ucdcc@hotmail.com Web: www.ucd.ie/cycling
Equestrian: Contact: Daisy Grehan Tel: 087 2892378 Email: info@ucdequestrian.org Web: www.ucdequestrian.org Vet Equestrian Contact: Jeanne Kennedy Email: vets@irishstudentriders.com
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The club is committed to making the sport accessible to as many people as possible, and provides coaching for all levels, with special focus on helping beginners master the basics. The club provides all equipment. Along with the many prestigious national and international competitions UCD fencers attend throughout the year, all members are invited to partake in social nights, weekends away and special events. Fencing: Contact: Ronan Quinn Email: ucdfencing@gmail.com Web: www.ucd.ie/fencing
one of the most popular field games for men and women with a rich tradition at Belfield,Gaelic football continues to thrive by attracting players of all levels
Gaelic Football One of the most popular field games for men and women with a rich tradition at Belfield, Gaelic football continues to thrive by attracting players of all levels. In the men’s club the Sigerson Cup is the highlight of the intervarsity year and produces magnificent football contests in the winter months. The senior team also competes in the Higher Education League, which is now tied into Sigerson qualification adding to the League’s importance. UCD also competes in the Dublin Senior Football Championship, which is the gateway for entry into the AIB All Ireland Club Championship. UCD won this in 1974, 1975 and more recently in 2002 and 2006, one of the clubs ambitions is to again win this coveted trophy. The Ladies Gaelic Football Club was set up in 1992, since then the club has gone from strength to strength now fielding four teams in both the Higher Education League and Third Level Championships. This UCD club has proven to be a dominant force in intervarsity competition with victories in the Harney Cup, the Lynch Shield, the O’Connor Cup as well as numerous League titles at all levels in recent years. The club caters for all levels of ability and also has a very active social scene.
GAA Development Squads The arrival of Dave Billings, former Dublin footballer and hurler, as Gaelic Games Executive at Belfield revolutionized our national games at UCD. Central to this revival has been the introduction of the Development Squads that play at lunchtime, affording a broad cross section of students an opportunity to participate in their favourite code on a regular basis. Anyone wishing to play on the squads, beginning early in the new term, should watch posters for details or contact Dave Billings in the Sports Office.
Gaelic Football: Contact: David Billings Tel: 01 7162402 Email: David.Billings@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/gaa
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the club has produced a number of well-known international golfers
one of the oldest established clubs in the University
Golf Both the men’s and women’s teams play out of student friendly golf courses in Dublin. Students taking advantage of the club membership enjoy the benefits of playing top championship courses at the many outings that are organized during the year. The club welcomes players of all standards. Coaching is organised from October in local driving ranges, with team practices also arranged in preparation for competitions.
Handball The Handball Club is one of the oldest established clubs in the University and competes both domestically and on the international stage. It is a fast traditional sport requiring high levels of fitness, played as singles or doubles in the handball alley in the Sports Centre. Handball is like squash but without the racquets. The club competes in both disciplines i.e. 40X20 and 60X30 courts. The club has enjoyed much success in recent years, including an individual gold at the World Collegiate Handball Championships in America last year. Beginners are always welcome, with training on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6.30pm in the Sports Centre.
Competitive activity for the club this season includes the Intervarsities, the annual Colours match, the Irish Colleges Golf Association League as well as the main senior open club cups. Although the club has produced a number of well-known international golfers, emphasis is equally placed on introducing the sport to newcomers.
Handball: Contact: David Billings Tel: 01 716 2402 Email: david.billings@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/gaa
Golf: Contact: Michael Magee Tel: 085 1756046 Email: michael.magee@ucdconnect.ie
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an extremely popular field game with all levels catered for
Hockey (Ladies/Men’s) Hockey is an extremely popular field game at Belfield with all levels catered for in both clubs. The ladies club enjoyed a fantastic season in 2009, with the first team securing an historic victory in the Irish Senior Cup for the first time in 58 years. The club fields seven teams each season all of which benefit from top level coaching. The clubs competitive programme includes the Leinster League, Irish Senior Cup, Irish Hockey League, Leinster Cup, Intervarsities and Colours competitions.
great emphasis on advancement of skills and above all enjoyment of the game
Hurling
UCD Men’s Hockey club fields three teams, each competing in an official Leinster League. The club trains twice a week and as well as the league, the club also competes in many cup competitions such as the Irish Senior & Junior Cups, the Intervarsities and the annual Colours match.
One of the most popular Gaelic games at UCD, the club places great emphasis on incoming students in terms of advancement of skills and above all enjoyment of the game. Teams are fielded at senior, intermediate and fresher levels in the Higher Education League and Championship. Prime target every year for the senior team is winning the prestigious Fitzgibbon Cup, (the Universities Championship), which UCD has won on thirty-two occasions. Highlights of the fresher and intermediate year are the League and the Leinster Championship. The club competes in the Dublin Senior Championship and the Walsh Cup, which they are the only University ever to win.
All levels of ability are provided for, with beginners welcome as full international players. Although the focus in the clubs is primarily hockey-orientated, a great deal of emphasis is placed on social activities. Men’s Hockey: Contact: Mark Murran Tel: 086 3502661 Email: mmurran@gmail.com Web: www.ucdhockey.com
Hurling: Contact: David Billings Tel: 01 7162402 Email: david.billings@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/gaa
Ladies Hockey: Contact: Eadoin McLoughlin Tel: 086 1650954 Email: ucdladieshockey@hotmail.com UCD Ladies Hockey
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kitesurfing is an incredibly fun and challenging sport, accessible to everyone
whether you want to learn self defenses, improve your fitness or simply want to meet new people and have a good time
Kite The Kite Club aims to introduce students to the high adrenaline world of kite sports, the most popular being kitesurfing. Kitesurfing is the fastest growing board sport in the world today; and is all about having fun in the great outdoors. All levels are welcome to join, with teaching available for everyone from skilled instructors and all equipment is provided. The club runs various trips and clinics to the west coast, as well as regular Dublin sessions and has a lively social scene. There is also a competitive side to the club, entering many competitions on the Irish tour, as well as the Kitesurfing Intervarsities. Kitesurfing is an incredibly fun and challenging sport, accessible to everyone and is a great way to meet new people and experience nature and the best of the Irish weather!
Karate
Whether you want to learn practical self defenses, improve your fitness and flexibility or simply want to meet new people and have a good time, the Karate Club is the club for you! The club practices Shotokan Karate, a well-thought out training system developed in Japan and practiced worldwide. The club focuses on improving muscular strength, flexibility, speed, co-ordination, balance and cardiovascular conditions of its members, as well as training for competitive events. As well as club training 3 times a week, the club boasts a very active social side, never missing the opportunity to celebrate the latest competition victory or grading. Beginners are always welcome.
Kite: 
 Contact: Kristina Gegenbauer Tel: 085 8338419 Email: ucdkite@gmail.com UCD Kite
Karate: 
 Contact: Paul Byrne Tel: 086 1651664 Email: ucdkarate@gmail.com UCD Karate
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advanced self defence skills, and learning how to relax in stressful situations
a team field sport originating with the Native American Indians
Kung Fu (Shaolin)
Lacrosse
The Kung Fu (Shaolin) Club teaches the Chinese martial arts of Wuzu Quan (Five Ancestors Fist) and Wuqi Quan (Emptiness Fist). The club teaches an entirely traditional syllabus (i.e. no competition-based sparring), with a team of internationally qualified instructors and visits from world-class Masters. Students require no previous knowledge of martial arts.
Lacrosse is a team field sport originating with the Native American Indians. The object of the game is to use a stick with a leather or mesh pocket to pass the solid rubber ball among teammates and into the opposition’s goal. Newcomers to the sport are most welcome. Training begins in September and takes place on the 11-a-side pitch on Monday and Thursday evenings. The club competes in several tournaments in Ireland, including Septoberfest, St. Paddy’s Day Tournament and Dublinfest (April). Each year the club also goes on at least two weekend trips abroad to play against teams around Europe.
So whether you are interested in developing fundamental to advanced selfdefence skills, learning how to relax in stressful situations or simply wish to gain greater control of your body, the club has something to offer you. Shaolin Kung Fu: Contact: Robert Bannon Tel: 086 8255108 Email: rmbannon@gmail.com Web: www.ucd.ie/shaolin
Lacrosse: Contact: Aisling Casey Tel: 086 1020450 Email: ucdlax@gmail.com Web: www.ucdlacrosse.com
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Lau Gar is the ideal way to keep fit, learn self-defense and have fun too
weekly hikes and trips to some of the most beautiful and wild parts of Ireland
ideal for anyone who likes to keep fit and enjoys team games
Lau Gar Kickboxing
Mountaineering
Netball
The Lau Gar Kickboxing Club is one of the most popular martial arts clubs in the University. Usual training includes the traditional Chinese Lau Gar syllabus, kickboxing and sparring as well as aerobic fitness and flexibility. Two professional and qualified Lau Gar Ireland instructors facilitate training sessions. Training is aimed at the individual’s level of fitness, flexibility and aptitude, with a view to improving them all. Lau Gar is the ideal way to keep fit, learn self-defence and have fun too. Beginners are well catered for and can hope to aspire to reach blue sash status by the end of the year.
Climbing is an exhilarating sport, which pushes mental and physical abilities to the limit. The club, which is celebrating its 50th year, offers a safe and fun introduction to this life-long pursuit. As experience is gained, the club has the resources to support mountaineering in big ranges such as the Alps. Many members are content to avail of the weekly hikes and regular weekend trips to some of the most beautiful and wild parts of Ireland. The club takes part in several competitions throughout the year, at intervarsity and national level in climbing and bouldering. There is also an active social life attached to this club with numerous events organised throughout the year.
This popular international sport is ideal for anyone who likes to keep fit and enjoys team games. New members are always welcome with standards ranging from complete beginners to international players who are all catered for on the clubs three teams. Annual club events include Colours matches, the Mixed Netball Tournament, League participation, Intervarsities and trips abroad. Whether you’re a beginner or highly advanced, you are welcome to get involved.
Lau Gar Kickboxing: Contact: Micheal Foley Tel: 087 7451667 Email: ucd.kickboxing@gmail.com Web: www.ucd.ie/laugar
Mountaineering: Contact: Monika Bolger Tel: 086 3746403 Email: ucdmountaineeringclub@gmail.com Web: www.ucdmountaineeringclub.com
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Netball: Email: netballucd@gmail.com
traditional martial art with roots stretching back several thousand years
boasts a large number of international students and is an excellent place to meet new people
takes place mostly in forests, but also in parks, mountains, sand dunes, on streets
Ninjutsu
Olympic Handball
Orienteering
Ninjutsu is a traditional martial art with roots stretching back several thousand years. It was used by peasant clans to protect against incursions by samurai and others. Today the emphasis is on practical street defence, using balance and body movement with good knowledge of the human body and how it works. Strength is not a prime requirement, so this is an ideal form of self defence for both men and women. It helps to build the body, mind and spirit. Instruction is provided on weapons and traditional techniques, swords, staffs etc.
Olympic Handball is a fast, tactical and physical team sport and one of the most popular sports in mainland Europe and is growing in popularity in Ireland. The club boasts a large number of international students and is an excellent place to meet new people from all over the world. Players of all levels are welcome to join this competitive and very social club. The club fields both men’s and women’s teams in the National Leagues and the club calendar also includes a number of trips to national and international tournaments.
Orienteering involves running around a course to locate control points shown on a map in the fastest possible time. The sport takes place mostly in forests, but also in parks, mountains, sand dunes and occasionally on streets. Anyone who enjoys running, walking, or outdoor sports will find orienteering ideal. All levels of ability are catered for in this club, which has a strong social dimension. Competitive activity includes the Intervarsities, Leinster Leagues, Provincial and National Championships as well as international events. Newcomers are most welcome.
Olympic Handball: Contact: Nicholas Hopper Tel: 086 2509328 Email: ucdolympichandball@gmail.com Web: www.ucd.ie/handball ucdhandball.blogspot.com
Orienteering: Contact: Christan Foley-Fisher Tel: 087 2568066 Email: christian.foley-fisher@ucdconnect.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/ucdore
Ninjutsu: Contact: Craig Berkeley Tel: 085 7286617 Email: craigberkeley@gmail.com
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one of the most popular pursuits at Belfield with recreational and serious competitions
provides all coaching and equipment necessary for those new to the sport
sport that incorporates fitness, speed, strength, intelligence and determination
Pool & Snooker
Rifle
Rugby (women’s)
Pool has established itself as one of the most popular pursuits at Belfield with recreational and serious competitions taking place mainly in the ‘Trap’ in the Newman Building. Snooker is played at venues outside Belfield. Competitions entered include the Pool & Snooker Intervarsities and the Dublin Colleges Pool League. Club members have represented Ireland with great success in international competition such as the Student Home Internationals.
The UCD Rifle Club offers students the opportunity to experience the Olympic sports of 10m Air Rifle and Air Pistol shooting. The club boasts a fully electronic shooting range, the largest and most advanced in the countr.The club provides all the coaching and equipment necessary for those completely new to the sport, as well as experienced shooters. Members have the opportunity to try clay pigeon shooting, .22 shooting and paintball, with the club orgainsing trips throughout the year. UCD Rifle Club hosts, as well as competes in a number of competitions throughout the year. Club members enjoy an active social scene with fun shoots and film nights featuring.
Enthusiastic women of all shapes and sizes are being sought to take up this year’s challenge of making it to the League final. It is according to club officials the ultimate sport that incorporates fitness, speed, strength, intelligence and determination. All are welcome to join with experience of the game not essential as the first sessions cater for beginners. In fact the majority of the club members had no previous experience of the sport before joining the club!
Pool & Snooker: Contact: Steven O’Reilly Tel: 087 2683731 Email: ucdpoolsnooker@gmail.com
Rifle & Pistol: Contact: Claire Leyden Tel: 087 2364578 Email: ucdrifleclub@gmail.com Web: www.ucd.ie/rifle
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Women’s Rugby: Contact: Marie-Louise Ryan Tel: 086 3242857 Email: ucdwomensrugby@hotmail.com
Rugby (Men’s) This well-known UCD club gained promotion to Division 1B of the All Ireland League last season. While the demands of the game are increasing all the time in terms of fitness, speed, strength and skill, this club is constantly equipping itself to meet these challenges. Apart from the ‘Firsts’, there are six other teams including three Under-20 sides with the UCD Academy a feature of Irish rugby. Apart from league competitions, the annual Colours match against Trinity and the Irish Universities Championships for the Dudley and Conroy Cups are the highlights of the season. Last season, the club celebrated its centenary year in style, by winning the Leinster Senior Cup, the All Ireland U-20 Cup and the J1 league as well as promotion in the All Ireland League. All club members enjoy excellent playing and training facilities, accomplished coaches, and a rapidly expanding scholarship programme. The ultimate aim is to improve the standards of all players.
UCD Rugby Academy Under the guidance of John McClean and now Bobby Byrne, the current UCD Director of Rugby, the UCD Rugby Academy, which is endorsed by the IRFU, attracts some of the finest young players to Belfield. Most of the players begin playing on the Under 20 side and enjoy the highest standards of management, coaching, fitness development and scientific support. The Academy has produced a number of provincial contracted players and Irish internationals like Brian O’Driscoll, Rob Kearney and Ciaran Scally, while also supplying key players for UCD’s All Ireland League squad.
Rugby: Contact: Bobby Byrne Tel: 01 7162184 Email: byrne.bobby@ucd.ie Web: www.ucdrugby.com
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Sailing is a sport that requires teamwork and skill, and as a result great friendships are developed
Snowsports One of the bigger clubs in UCD, the Snowsports Club provides the opportunity for its members to participate in the sports of skiing and snowboarding. The club welcomes all abilities from the complete beginner to the most hardcore snowsports enthusiast, so whether you want to hit the big air jump or just learn to shred, you are welcome to join. The club runs weekly training sessions on the dry ski slope at Kilternan, including beginners lessons, race training and freestyle sessions. The club also participates in a number of big competitions such as the Colours (against Trinity), the Intervarsities, the British University Dryslope Championships and the Irish Snowboard and Ski Championship. In addition to their training and competitive programme, the club also organises the legendary UCD ski trips to the Alps and the UK.
Sailing UCD Sailing Club offers students an excellent opportunity to enjoy the “university experience”. Sailing is a very diverse sport, which can be enjoyed at any level from beginner to expert. Those new to the sport are taught by the sailing clubs instructors while the most experienced sailors train in UCD’s own fleet of Firefly dinghies. The club is also the proud owner of a J80, which it will use for the Student Yachting World Cup this year. Sailing is a sport that requires teamwork and skill, and as a result great friendships are developed among participants. UCD is one of Ireland’s top sailing Universities with strong performances on the Irish University Sailing circuit as well as abroad at British and Scottish events. Newcomers to the sport are always welcome in this club, which organises training for all members throughout the year.
Snowsports: Contact: Aidan Given Tel: 085 8475074 Email: ucdsnowsports@gmail.com Web: www.ucdsnowsports.com
Sailing: Contact: Katie Curtin Email: ucdsailing@gmail.com Web: www.ucd.ie/sailing
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the men’s club with 65 teams is UCD’s biggest sports club
Soccer (Men’s) The men’s club with 65 teams is UCD’s biggest sports club. UCD play their Airtricity League premier division home games on Friday nights in the UCD Bowl. An extensive scholarship programme is supplemented by a high degree of activity at intermediate and fresher levels and of course the Superleague, a sporting phenomenon at UCD. League involvement includes the National League, the Leinster Senior League, the Superleague and the Colleges and Universities League. The club also competes in the three Irish Universities Cup competitions: Harding, Crowley and Collingwood Cups. The club enjoyed another successful year maintaining premier Division status and winning the A League in the League of Ireland, retaining the Harding Cup and achieving success at Leinster Senior League level winning three titles.
UCD Superleague Much of the publicity associated with UCD’s progress as a powerhouse of Irish soccer refers to the University team competing in the Airtricity League Premier Division. But with the development of elite soccer players has been the growth of the ever popular and ever-expanding UCD Superleague. Over sixty team from across the University compete in the league, which promotes the bond between students in the same class and translates this affinity onto the playing pitch. The UCD Superleague is recognized as an official and fully approved league by the FAI.
Men’s Soccer: Contact: Diarmuid McNally Tel: 01 716 2142 Email: diarmuid.mcnally@ucd.ie Web: www.ucdsoccer.com
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two squads, which cater for players of all abilities from beginners to international standard
one of the only sports in the country to be mixed to an international standard
a fast energetic sport that rewards quick thinking and quick feet
Soccer (Women’s)
Softball
Squash
UCD Women’s Soccer Club currently has two squads, which cater for players of all abilities from beginners to international standard. The 1st squad competes in the WSCAI League premier division, the highest standard at collegiate level in Ireland and the Intervarsity Cup competition. While the 2nd squad competes in the Leinster Regional League. It is hoped to enter a team in the new National League once established.
The UCD Softball club plays co-ed slowpitch softball. Games, not dissimilar to baseball, are played by two teams consisting of 10 players each. The teams are mixed in a 50:50 ratio of males to females and softball is one of the only sports in the country to be mixed to an International standard. The club enters some fun summer tournaments, catering for all levels of experience and for those interested in recreational and competitive games. The club enjoyed its most successful year last year winning the overall intervarsity competition and being crowned National Indoor Softball Champions. The club enjoys a strong recreational and social scene.
Squash is a fast energetic racquet sport that rewards quick-thinking and quick feet. UCD has four courts located in the Sports Centre, where members benefit from free court time and coaching two nights a week. The club organises a Club Night as part of the social scene that includes friendly competitions and open play. The club aims to develop the ability of every level of player with a massive focus on beginners. The club provides rackets, balls and protective eyewear at club sessions. Newcomers to the sport are always welcome.
As well as playing at the highest level, the club wishes to introduce newcomers to the sport and aims to develop the skills of all its members with the help of expert coaches. Training sessions are held in late September for the intervarsity teams. Women’s Soccer: Contact: Jenna Geiran Tel: 086 1567073 Email: womenssoccer@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/womenssoccer
Softball: Contact: Andy Molloy Tel: 087 9407003 Email: ucdsoftball@gmail.com Web: www.ucd.ie/softball
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Squash: Contact: Ciaran Ward Tel: 087 6350057 Email: ciaranward62@gmail.com Web: ucdsquashclub@gmail.com
one of the premier voluntary dive training clubs in the country
an exhilarating and challenging sport open to all levels of ability
the team last year secured the inaugural CUSAI league title and the Intervarsity title
Sub Aqua
Surf
The Sub Aqua Club is one of the premier voluntary dive training clubs in the country training up to 25 students, graduates and staff to become fully internationally qualified sports divers each year. The club also recognizes qualifications from most dive training organisations. The club facilitates training all the way to National Instructor level along with a huge array of specialist courses. The club has all the equipment needed to run diving operations in remote locations. All that is required is that members buy/borrow some snorkeling equipment and have lots of enthusiasm. The club dives regularly three times a week March to October along with trips away, day trips, foreign holidays, pool sessions etc. throughout the year.
Surfing is an exhilarating and challenging sport open to all levels of ability. Both beginners and the more experienced surfers are welcome to join the club, which offers lessons for all its members. The objective of the club is to get the members surfing as much as possible and it therefore organises numerous trips to the west coast of Ireland as well as a trip abroad.
Swimming & Waterpolo
Sub-Aqua: 
 Contact: Ronan Scott Tel: 086 8641548 Email: captainucd@gmail.co Web: www.ucdsac.org
The club also has a competitive side with members competing in the Intervarsity Championships and Colours. The club claims that surfing is fun, challenging and a great way to meet new people. Surfers of all abilities are welcome to join.
Surf: 
 Contact: Declan McCourt Tel: 085 1729994 Email: ucdsurf@gmail.com
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The Swimming & Waterpolo Club in UCD not only provides members with the basic skills to take part in both of these sports, but also aims to develop and enhance members current skills with excellent opportunities to compete in intervarsity and national competitions. The club, which is fully registered with Swim Ireland, has also established a performance team under the direction of former Olympian Earl McCarthy. The team enjoyed much success last year securing the inaugural CUSAI league title and the Intervarsity title, as well as winning a number of individual medals at Nationals. Swimming & Waterpolo: Contact: Conor Hillick/Caitriona Ryan Tel: 085 1794232/087 2377574 Email: ucdswimpolo@gmail.com Web: www.ucdswimming.com
club enjoys the longest current winning streak in the Wine Cup
a discipline that promotes fitness, courage and self respect as well as the ability to defend oneself
does not rely wholly on physical strength, making it suitable for students of all ages and physiques
Table Tennis
Taekwon-Do
Tai Chi Chuan
This UCD club enjoys a high reputation in Irish table tennis with many of the club members enjoying success in national and international competition. In intervarsity competition the men’s team have been particularly dominant in the Wine Cup, and the club enjoys the longest current winning streak in this Intervarsity competition, taking their Championship 12 years in a row from 2000-2011. The structure of the club was changed in recent years, with the re-introduction of a ladder and club tournaments to develop participation levels, while also maintaining the focus on competitive achievement. Players and beginners welcome with coaching provided to all.
Taekwon-Do is a very popular martial art in Ireland. Taekwon-Do combines selfdefence techniques and oriental teachings to produce a discipline that promotes fitness, courage and self-respect as well as the ability to defend oneself. It involves both specific and general training in areas of fitness, flexibility and strength of body and mind. The clubs programme includes a number of competitions. Seminars and squad sessions with national and international instructors are held throughout the year. Social events and trips away lend a strong social dimension to this club. Beginners are welcome with specific beginner classes organised. Members from other federations such as ITF and WTF styles are also welcome.
Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese martial art consisting of five elements - hand form, weapons forms, striking techniques, wrestling and internal strength. UCD practices the complete system combining the health and martial aspects of Tai Chi in an effective martial art. Tai Chi does not rely wholly on physical strength, making it suitable for students of all ages and physiques. Club members have been successful in British and European tournaments reflecting the club’s high standard. As well as weekly training the club also organises seminars with internationally recognized instructors.
Table Tennis: Contact: Rory Coffey Email: ucdtabletennis@hotmail.com
Taekwon-Do: Contact: Rebecca Anderson Tel: 087 6942527 Email: tkd@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/tkd
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Tai Chi Chuan: Contact: Stephen Swanton Email: ucdtaichi@gmail.com Web: www.ucd.ie/taichi
one of the most popular sports clubs on campus
dynamic, high energy, technical, spectacular and above all great fun
Tennis
Trampoline
One of the most popular sports clubs on campus, the Tennis Club competes in the Intervarsities, in all Dublin Leagues and the annual Colours fixture against Trinity, as well as the Floodlit League and the Winter League. The Tennis Club uses facilities on campus, which include five international standard floodlit tennis courts. There is an extensive programme of beginner improver coaching, with practice sessions also held for the top two teams. The club also organises a number of social events. Beginners always welcome.
London 2012 will be trampolining’s fourth Olympic outing, showing just how big this sport is becoming. It is dynamic, high-energy, technical, spectacular and above all great fun. The club welcomes anyone, whether you’ve got some experience, or never seen a trampoline before. The clubs experienced coaches can take you from your very first bounce to competition standard routines. The club has at least two fun and challenging training sessions a week and also attends various competitions in Ireland and abroad throughout the year. The active social side guarantees a memorable year, on and off the trampoline. Whether you want an adrenaline rush, to keep fit, or make friends, join the the Trampoline Club.
Tennis: Contact: Ronan O’Keefe/Lucy Mathews Tel: 087 2776474/086 2070005 Email: ucdtennis@gmail.com Web: www.ucd.ie/tennis
Trampoline: Contact: Ruth Foy Tel: 085 7183076 Email: bounce@ucdtramp.com Web: www.ucdtramp.com
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Ultimate Frisbee is one of the fastest growing sports in Ireland
Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee is one of the fastest growing sports in Ireland with 30 established teams all over the country. It is a non-contact mixed field and indoor team sport that requires high levels of fitness, speed and stamina. While frisbee is quite a competitive sport, a lot of emphasis is put on the spirit of the game and the social aspect of the club, making it a really enjoyable sport for players of all abilities.
Ultimate: Contact: Brian Gaynor Tel: 087 2669826 Email: ucdultimate@gmail.com Web: www.ucd.ie/ultimate
Ireland’s fastest-growing team sport, competitive yet great fun
the locals ... enjoy the clubs energy both on and off the water
acquiring physical efficiency, coordination, poise and effective use of the body
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Wrestling
Volleyball is becoming Ireland’s fastestgrowing team sport, competitive yet great fun. UCD competes at all levels and is always looking for more players whether they are experienced or not. UCD is the only club in Ireland to be represented by a team in each of the five national volleyball leagues, the Men’s and Women’s Premier 32 All-Ireland league, the Men’s and Women’s Division 1 league, and the Women’s Division 2 league. The club also has a mixed casual team in the line-up. In addition to the leagues, the competitive programme for the year includes the Intervarsities, Enniskillen Premier Tournament and the UCD Blitz.
An exciting sport open to all levels of ability. The club provides all necessary equipment. All that is required is a sense of balance and the ability to swim. The club meets every second weekend on Saturday and Sunday at Salthill/Seapoint. Courses are held throughout the year offering tuition in basic sailing, safety training, curve gibing and race techniques. Absolute beginners are all welcome and there is a rescue boat on hand at all times. Throughout the year the locals, of Achill Island, Belmullet, Downings and Castlegregory enjoy the clubs energy both on and off the water. The club also takes part in the Irish Windsurfing Intervarsities, the annual Colours competition and the Irish Slalom series.
The UCD Wrestling Club, which is affiliated to the Irish Amateur Wrestling Association, aims to promote and develop the sport throughout Ireland. Amateur wrestling is unmatched as a means of acquiring physical efficiency, coordination, poise and effective use of the body. The club trains in Freestyle wrestling where the emphasis is on attack and exposure. All welcome.
Volleyball: Contact: Mohamed Ali Jarboui Tel: 086 2079039 Email:ucd-volleyball-secretary@googlegroups.com Web: ucdvball@isgreat.org
Windsurfing: Contact: Andrew Redmond Tel: 085 7360916 Email: ucdwindsurf@gmail.com Web: www.ucdwindsurf.com
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Wrestling: Contact: Brian Breslin Tel: 085 6671706 Email: ucdwrestling@gmail.com Web: www.ucdwrestling.com
UCD Get in Gear The UCD Get in Gear programmes offer dynamic and exciting activities over a sevenweek period and they are rolled out twice in the academic year (October and January). The programmes aim to promote the benefits of exercise and a healthy lifestyle to all UCD students. UCD Get in Gear programmes are rolled out by UCD Sport in partnership with UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population Science and the UCD Institute of Food and Health. UCD Get in Gear Student Programmes 2011/2012 October 2011
January 2012
12 Sept – 2 Oct
Registration
28 Nov – 16 Jan
Registration
3 October
Programmes begin
16 Jan
Programmes begin
OTHER EXERCISE Programmes International Court Soccer UCD Sport offers International Court Soccer (ISC) as another form of exercise activity. This game is played in a squash court using a specifically designed ball. The game is traditionally played oneon-one but can be enjoyed in a roundrobin tournament style as well. You can pick up a brochure on ICS rules at the UCD Sports Centre reception.
UCD CAMPUS RUN/WALK This programme consists of a health Regardless of age or fitness level, this evaluation, carried out prior to programme provides you with an participation, followed by five weeks opportunity to break up the boredom of moderate exercise activities. There of your regular exercise routine while is a wide variety of indoor and outdoor challenging you in unique ways to keep exercise classes, which are led by you motivated and eager to get out and qualified fitness professionals. Following get fit. The instructors will inspire and completion of the five-week exercise motivate you through a seven-week programme, health evaluations are carried programme with a range of exciting out in week 7 to determine progress. exercise workouts. UCD Get in Gear Boot UCD Get in Gear Get Active programme Camp is a step-up from the UCD Get in provides students with a great opportunity Gear Get Active programme but it can to get involved in sport and exercise also appeal to students who would like to activities in a fun environment and this maintain their fitness levels for their own programme is designed to cater for sport or just improve current fitness levels. beginners. Students can choose from a Students will have the opportunity to take wide variety of activities and the flexibility part in a fitness test before the programme of the timetable allows students to commences and again after the five weeks include exercise around a busy academic of activities to measure improvements in timetable. fitness levels. For further info on UCD’s Health & Exercise Programmes: Contact: Carmel Kissane UCD Sports Education Officer Tel: (01) 716 2422
Email: getingear@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/getingear Address: UCD Sports Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4.
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Throughout the academic year UCD Sport offers a supervised UCD campus run / walk. Why not join this group to run / walk the University boundary woodland walkways.
STEP UP & JOIN IN HEALTH & EXERCISE REFERRAL PROGRAMME This is a NEW Health & Exercise Referral Programme to encourage UCD students to choose EXERCISE as a form of medicine. UCD Sport in partnership with the medical practitioners and nurses from the UCD Student Health Centre are rolling this programme out to help and advise students how to Step Up & Join In on a UCD Get in Gear programme or another form of exercise. You can pick up a brochure on Step Up & Join In at the UCD Sports Centre reception or from the UCD Student Health Centre.
UCD Athletic Union Council The Students Consultative Forum - CUSAI - UCD Sports Awards
Established in 1909/10 the Athletic Union Council, is the governing body for UCD sports clubs, functioning as a funding, regulatory, arbitration and Colours awarding body. It consists of two representatives from all clubs, one graduate and one student who elect the AUC Officers and 13 other members of the Executive Committee.. The main functions of the AUC are: • The allocation of capitation funds received annually from the University to UCD clubs. • The provision of a support function to clubs committees, in terms of management training, advice on organizational matters, event management, sponsorship, finance, safety etc. • The management and organization of promotional / recruitment activities and events for UCD clubs e.g. publications, website, Sports Expo, Refreshers Day etc. • The provision of a point of contact for all interested parties. • The awarding of Colours according to specified standards laid down. • Arbitration where necessary between clubs. In addition, the AUC acts as a regulatory body ensuring that all clubs operate in accordance with the policies and procedures of the AUC, the University, National Governing Bodies of sport and the statutory agencies. All clubs affiliated to the AUC have public liability cover. The AUC also has in place personal accident cover for sports club members engaged in sporting activities with their UCD clubs. Club members should be aware that this policy
is designed to provide a basic limited cover for medical expenses in the event that they are injured whilst engaged in sporting activities with their UCD club and an excess applies. Students are strongly advised to consult the terms and conditions of the cover to ensure that it is adequate for their needs. Details of the insurance cover and claim forms are available from the Executive Secretary. UCD Rugby players should note that they are covered under a separate policy arranged by the UCD Rugby Club.
The Students Consultative Forum The Athletic Union Council joins the Students Union, the University Societies and the UCD Students Club to make up the Students Consultative Forum, which is chaired by the Vice President for Students Dr. Martin Butler. This is the “umbrella body’ which oversees the allocation of capitation funds to the various areas of student activities, including sport and it also provides an opportunity for clubs and societies, as well as the Union and Student Club (Bar) to air their views on matters relevant to student life. For further info on clubs or establising a new club: Email: suzanne.bailey@ucd.ie Tel: (01) 716 2208
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CUSAI The Athletic Union Council is affiliated to the College and Universities Sports Association, Ireland’s National Higher Education Sports Federation. Some UCD sports clubs compete in CUSAI leagues, cups and tournaments. Talented UCD sportsmen and women can also be selected to represent Ireland in the World University Championships, World University Games and the European University Championships. For more information visit www.cusai.ie
UCD Sports Awards The UCD Sports Awards ceremony is held at the end of the second semester to honour the sportsmen and women who bring honour and prestige to the University by their achievements on the sporting fields and arenas of Ireland and abroad. Teams or individuals winning nationally recognised titles or intervarsity trophies are honoured at the function as well as students who receive national or representative honours. This year more than four hundred students were honoured at the UCD Sports Awards Ceremony organised by the AUC. Full details of the award winners are available at www.ucd.ie/sport
UCD Sport A Centre of excellence
Sports Scholarships & athlete ACADEMY UCD ELITE The pursuit of excellence is part of the mission of UCD. In sport, support for talented sportsmen and women in UCD, is delivered at two levels, the long established Sports Scholarship programme and the new Elite Athlete Academy. The Sports Scholarship Programme and the Elite Athlete Academy are for students who wish to compete and succeed at the highest sporting levels while simultaneously attaining a degree at UCD.
Sports Scholarships Since its introduction in 1979 the UCD sports scholarship programme has expanded and supported over 800 students across Athletics, Basketball, Camogie, Cycling, Ladies Gaelic Football, Men’s Gaelic Football, Golf, Handball, Ladies Hockey, Men’s Hockey, Hurling, Rowing, Rugby, Women’s Soccer and Table Tennis.
Applicants for the UCD sports scholarship programme will be athletes who have the potential to compete at the highest national level and above. The aim of the sports scholarship programme is to assist in the development of a sporting career by offering the highest standards in coaching, training, nutrition, strength and conditioning advice, while also completing their chosen course of study. The value of each sports scholarship is assessed on an individual basis. The recipient may use their budget to offset
costs such as accommodation, books, fees, equipment, sports medicine, travel to national and international competitions. Applicants should apply to the CAO by 1st February as normal. Applicants should also submit a supplementary application to UCD Sport. Please visit www.ucd.ie/ sport/scholarships to check the closing dates and to download application forms. Scholars will be selected through an initial short-listing process and then in some cases interview and / or trial. UCD Sport and the relevant club in UCD conduct the assessments. There are several important criteria that must be met, including an outstanding sporting ability, academic achievements and a willingness to train with and represent UCD in competition. Please note that a sports scholarship can only be awarded where a student has applied for and gained a place on any UCD degree programme or the Diploma in Sport & Exercise Management, through the usual academic entry route. Scholarship awards are subject to renewal on an annual basis. FOr Further information: Address: UCD Sport, UCD Sports Centre Belfield, Dublin 4. Tel: (01) 716 2183 Email: sport@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/sport/scholarships
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A Centre of excellence UCD Sport Elite Athlete Academy The Elite Athlete Academy which is run by the UCD Institute for Sport and Health, is a new scholarship programme introduced in 2010/11.
Applicants should apply to the CAO by 1st February as normal. Applicants should also submit a supplementary application to the UCD Elite Athlete Academy by 1st February 2012. Please visit www.ucd.ie/ sport/eliteathleteacademy to download application forms.
The initial focus of the Academy is on a number of selected sports: Athletics, Gaelic Games, Rugby, Soccer, Hockey and Rowing although outstanding applicants from other sports will also be considered.
Academy members will be selected through an initial short-listing process and then, subject to getting through that stage, by an interview. The following are minimum standards of entry:
Applicants for the Elite Athlete Academy will be elite athletes with a strong competitive record at the highest level (nationally & internationally) of their sport and meet, or are capable of meeting, the academic requirements laid down for the academic programme they wish to pursue. The Elite Academy supports high calibre athletes striving for sporting and academic success to allow them to reach their maximum potential inside and outside the classroom. Among the benefits of the Academy for successful applicants are: • Special entry route, if required, to the applicant’s programme of choice (advanced conditional offer subject to minimum academic standards communicated to the applicant at interview). • Individual academic support and mentoring. • Financial assistance towards fees. • Subsidised place in UCD accommodation guaranteed. • Sports Science support.
• Athletics: junior international representation. • Rugby: age-grade international and / or provincial representation. • Soccer: junior international representation / attached to an academy. • GAA: normally county minor level and capable of competing at a higher age level. • Hockey: junior international representation. • Rowing: junior international representation. • Other Sports: as defined by the recognised sporting body and a strong competitive record at the highest level of their chosen sport. Please note that applicants for the Elite Athlete Academy may also apply to the Sports Scholarship Programme. FOr Further information: UCD Institute for Sport and Health, Newstead, Belfield, Dublin 4. Email: eliteathleteacademy@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/sport/eliteathleteacademy
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The Elite Academy supports high calibre athletes striving for sporting and academic success to allow them to reach their maximum potential inside and outside the classroom.
Sports facilities UCD sporting facilities are among the best in the country and reflect the popularity and significance of sporting activity in the university. This is evident in the wide range of both indoor and outdoor facilities available.
Outdoors Six synthetic 5-a-side pitches One 11-a-side synthetic pitch Sand Based Hockey pitch (also divided into 7-a-side soccer pitches) National Hockey Stadium Five synthetic floodlit tennis courts Synthetic rugby pitch Synthetic GAA pitch/ Full sized synthetic soccer pitch Athletics Track 17 natural grass pitches, including the UCD Bowl, home ground to both UCD RFC and UCD AFC. The Sports Centre also offers a full programme of fitness classes including aerobics, boxercise, circuit training, Pilates and yoga. It is also home to Crunch Fitness Centre, the Belfield Barber and Café Sport. Use of UCD’s sports facilities (excluding the natural grass pitches) is open to all students, staff, graduates and members of the public. You don’t have to be a member of a sports club to use the sports facilities. So why not get a group of friends together to play soccer, tennis or basketball, or come in and use the fitness centre.
Indoors Climbing wall Two multi purpose sports halls One small hall (suitable for table tennis/martial arts) Four squash courts Racquet/handball alley Fitness Centre Changing rooms Studios & meeting room
Booking is easy, just drop into the Sports Centre reception. For queries telephone (01) 716 2145 / 2185.
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 7.00am - 10.00pm Weekend 10.00am - 5.30pm Please note that during term time priority is given to UCD sports clubs in terms of booking facilities.
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New Student Centre Facilities
Opening Spring 2012, the New Student Centre will revolutionise student, and in particular sporting, life in UCD. This world-class facility will feature a new 50m swimming pool, gym and dance/ aerobic studios. When complete the pool will be of Olympic standard and endorsed by FINA and the OCI. The pool’s tank is being designed by the same company that designed the one for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and is the same size as that used for the Beijing Games 2008. In addition, there will be a spectator seating area for up to 100 people and wet classrooms for training and demonstrations. The pool will include a submersible boom to allow for the sectioning of the pool and a moveable floor to change the depth. Overlooking the pool will be a 2,000 square foot, state of the art gym that will include the best in aerobic and strength and conditioning equipment. The gym will be available to all current students, as well as UCD Alumni. Alongside the gym there will be two studios, which, will be available for a variety of activities including aerobics classes and martial arts training. After a long training session you will be able to recuperate in the wellness area that will include a steam room, sauna and jacuzzi. For more information and to see the project live visit
www.ucd.ie/studentcentre
UCD Sport Staff Directory Sport Office Brian Mullins
Director of Sport
(01) 716 3494
brian.mullins@ucd.ie
Georgina Dwyer
Executive Assistant
(01) 716 2183
sport@ucd.ie
Sports Clubs & Scholarships
(01) 716 2183 /2208
Sports Development Officers Suzanne Bailey
Development Manager
(01) 716 2208
suzanne.bailey@ucd.ie
David Billings
Gaelic Games Executive
(01) 716 2402
david.billings@ucd.ie
Bobby Byrne
Director of Rugby
(01) 716 2184
byrne.bobby@ucd.ie
Diarmuid McNally
Soccer Executive
(01) 716 2142
diarmuid.mcnally@ucd.ie
Sports Facilities Facilities Bookings, Fitness Classes & Enquiries
(01) 716 2145 / 2185
Kevin Barnes
Superintendent of Sports Facilities
(01) 716 2146
kevin.barnes@ucd.ie
Lesley Murray
Sports Centre Manager
(01) 716 2145 / 2185
lesley.murray@ucd.ie
Aidan Keane
Sports Centre Manager
(01) 716 2145 / 2185
aidan.keane@ucd.ie
Brian Cashman
Sports Centre Manager
(01) 716 2145 / 2185
Brian.cashman@ucd.ie
Paula Cashman
Sports Centre Manager
(01) 716 2145 / 2185
paula.cashman@ucd.ie
Jenna Geiran
Sports Centre Manager
(01) 716 2145 / 2185
jenna.geiran@ucd.ie
John Barrie
Strength & Conditioning Officer
(01) 716 3294
john.barrie@ucd.ie
Kevin Croke
Strength & Conditioning Officer
(01) 716 3294
kevin.croke@ucd.ie
High Performance Unit
Health and Exercise Programmes Carmel Kissane
Sports Education Officer
(01) 716 2422
carmel.kissane@ucd.ie
www.crunchfitness.ie/ucdbelfield.html
(01) 260 3155
ucd@crunchfitness.ie
Other Crunch Fitness Reception CafĂŠ Sport
(01) 716 2150
Belfield Barber
(01) 716 2145
Full details on clubs, facilities, staff, fixtures etc. are available at www.ucd.ie/sport For news, fixtures and results check out UCD Sport on UCD Mobile or follow UCD Sport on Facebook. 33
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