Team Derby Brochure

www.teamderby.com

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We Are Team Derby Team Derby represents all sporting activity at the University of Derby, whether it’s competing against other universities or going to the gym to blow off steam between lectures. Every student belongs to Team Derby and anyone can get involved.

We have a growing range of opportunities and activities designed specifically for students and we are excited to offer you the chance to stay active and keep fit during your time here.

Our aim is simple…to enable you to enjoy sport at whatever level you desire; recreational, competitive or just in the spur of the moment.

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We are committed to developing sport at the University and we will do everything in our power to improve performance and increase participation. But we need you and your friends to make Team Derby something to be proud of.

Welcome to the team, it’s great to have you on board!

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Sport and Fitness Facilities Synthetic Rubber Crumb Pitch (AKA the 3G) The 3G pitch, as its known, is the home of Football at the University of Derby, both British and American! The all-weather facility is available to hire out at a very reasonable price to any student studying here at the University of Derby. Located outside the Academy bar, it is the perfect place to support Team Derby.

Tennis Courts We have two outdoor tennis courts, adjacent to the 3G synthetic pitch. Each court is full sized and can be converted into a netball court. The facility is ood lit to ensure play and access all year round.

Grass Pitches These facilities are serviced to a very high standard and offer top quality playing surfaces. Our grass pitches can accommodate Football and Rugby, as well as being the perfect spot to pitch up some Rounders posts and relive your school days.

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Sports Hall The Sports Hall is home to a wide variety of sports at the University of Derby including Badminton, Dodgeball and Netball. There is even the possibility of indoor tennis should rain stop play elsewhere.

Dance Studio With a high quality sprung oor, mirrored walls and ballet bars the dance studio is the ideal venue for a variety of aerobic, dance and martial arts classes.

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Team Derby Fitness Class Timetable Our classes at Team Derby Fitness include: Ab Attack - Ab Attack is a great class to work your mid section, gaining core stability and increasing flexibility.

Boxer Blast - Boxer Blast is an exciting class which includes a number of stations combining cardio work, strength and endurance training.

Legs, Bums and Tums - This is a popular class, as it offers participants of all standards and abilities an exercise workout. It includes a series of exercises concentrating on participant’s mid/lower bodies, with a stretching section at the end.

Circuits - Circuit training is designed to improve all round physical fitness, however can also be adapted for specific skill related sports.

Yoga - Yoga can be used simply for health and fitness reasons or it can also be used for people seeking relief for a specific condition. Yoga offers a holistic approach to the body, mind and spirit and as a result can be a great stress reliever.

Zumba - This is a class for people who like to have a bit of fun, whilst keeping fit at the same time. It includes easy-to-follow dance moves and infectious music.

Pilates - Pilates is a form of exercise that is designed to improve core strength, overall posture and flexibility. It is one of the most popular forms of exercise in the country.

Body Tone - This is a non-impact resistance training class, which utilises barbells and other weights to help improve muscular strength and endurance.

The TDF class timetable is changed every few months, depending on member demands. Classes are available to gym members only, apart from Zumba.

Please call 01332 591790 for an up to date class timetable or visit our website on www.teamderbyfitness.com

Annual Memberships ÂŁ180 for Students!

OPENING HOURS Monday - Friday: 07.00 - 22.00 Saturday - Sunday: 09.00 - 17.00

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Team Derby Fitness, Nuffield Health University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB

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Membership Info Athletic Union Membership £35.00 What it is Athletic Union Membership enables you to join one of our many sports clubs and potentially represent the University in BUCS (British Universities Colleges Sport) or other national competitions.

• Endsleigh Platinum Insurance cover for all training, competitive matches and activities (e.g Personal Injury, Loss of earnings, Dental expenses, Hospital confinement, Examination re-sit expenses) • Up to 40 hours of qualified coaching to support your clubs weekly training sessions and matches

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• Match/Training facilities to BUCS competitive matches (Onsite & External) • Kukri Sports Playing kit provided for competitive matches and online access to purchase Team Derby social clothing • Transport to BUCS away fixtures • Training and Match Day Equipment • Payment of match day officials • Affiliation to National Governing Bodies (NGB’s) and BUCS leagues Why you pay All funds received from the Athletic Union membership is reinvested into our budget to help cover the cost of sport each year and the benefits mentioned above.

How you pay You will need to pay for Athletic Union membership online at www.udsu.co.uk with either credit or debit card. Just register you details and follow the online instructions.

When You are able to join online throughout the season but it is recommended to join as early as possible as this way you will be able to enjoy the benefits straight away and you are unable to represent or train with any of our clubs without it. AU membership is available from 1st September until the 31st May.

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Intramural Sport Membership ÂŁ20.00 What it is The Intramural Membership entitles the holder to access Social Football, Netball, Rugby and Rounders Leagues that run during the Academic Year.

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Why you pay The cost of the membership pays for facilities, equipment, kit, officials and league administration for each of the Social Leagues.

How you pay The Intramural Membership can be brought at the Team Derby Office or at designated points throughout the University during the year.

When The membership can be brought at any point during the year, for best value students and staff are encouraged to purchase their cards at the beginning of the year in order to access as many sessions as possible.

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Pay as you Play Activities Team Derby works with a number of National Governing Bodies to produce Pay as you Play sessions for students who want to give a variety of new sports a try.

These sessions are designed to cater for all abilities so all you have to do is turn up, pay and play!

Squash A chance to learn how to play - or if you've played before, to improve your skills in either Squash or Racketball, with a qualified coach at Duffield Squash Club.

Table tennis Want to pick up and play with your friends? There are opportunities to play Table Tennis in Halls of Residence on a daily basis.

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Golf We offer the chance for beginners and novices to learn the basics and for existing Golfers to improve on their current skills. So, in six sessions of coaching with a Golf Pro, you will be hitting birdies on the course and not in the trees!

Boxing Providing a great introduction to Boxing based fitness and conditioning, our sessions offer an alternative way of keeping fit with a qualified BOX fitness instructor at the University.

Rowing Ever wanted to learn how to row? Here's your chance to get out on the water and have a go! Join our six week ‘Learn to Row’ course hosted

by Derby Rowing Club on the River Derwent.

Badminton Take part in this enjoyable, high tempo sport throughout the year in the Sports Hall.

You can have a friendly competition against your friends or simply turn up and play against your peers.

You don’t even have to keep score.

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Social Leagues and Recreational Sport Intramural Sport (IMS) is played between students from the University with a greater emphasis on fun, enjoyment and getting involved. This makes IMS a great way to meet new people and socialise. Teams can be made up from people you live with, course mates, societies or just a group of friends.

Intramural Football Intramural Football focuses on fun rather than serious competition. Teams have to be submitted before the league starts at the beginning of each semester, but once you get going you can invite any new friends to get involved along the way.

We offer a variety of formats including 6-a-side, 11-a-side and Futsal arranged in a mini league structure. There are multiple seasons throughout the year so don’t worry if your team has a bad start, just pick yourselves up and go for the title again in January.

Intramural Football offers a well organised structure and is a great way to keep playing the sport you love all year round!

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Intramural Rugby The Touch Rugby programme is designed to give students of all abilities the opportunity to play Rugby at a recreational level with and against other students.

Regardless of your past Rugby experience, this programme looks to cater for all students, any shape or size whether you are male or female.

Intramural Rounders Everyone’s favourite P.E. lesson is back! So why not get into the swing of things by joining in our 7-a-side Rounders sessions on the 3G starting in the second semester.

For more information or if you have any questions regarding recreational sport please contact us at teamderby@derby.ac.uk

Intramural Netball The Intramural Netball programme is designed to give you another opportunity to play Netball on a regular basis at a social level.

These recreational leagues attract a high number of participants, from both genders, as they focus on enjoyment and are a great way to meet new people and get involved with the social aspect of coming to University.

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Student Focus Club Sport Jodie Howley How did the opportunity to take up kayaking affect you?

“It gave me the chance to take part in a sport I had not previously been involved in.”

How did you sign up to play?

“I heard about it from a friend then saw all the information advertised around the University.”

Would you recommend Intramural sport to a fresher or someone who hasn’t played sport in a while?

“Yes it’s a great way to meet new people, get involved in Uni sport and also to have fun!”

Pay as you Play Adam Magson How did taking part in the Golf lessons improve your game?

“Taking part in the golf lessons enabled me to work on my game which was already fairly strong, and allowed me to tackle small problems that I was having when playing.”

Why did you get involved?

“I got involved through the Team Derby offer because I wanted to improve my technique and strengthen my game for the University season.”

Did you enjoy yourself?

“I thoroughly enjoyed the sessions on offer. Getting a group of mates to go with was a great idea and made the sessions even more fun.”

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Team Derby Volunteers Matt Hardy, 3rd year Journalism Team Derby Futsal Manager Matt built the Team Derby Futsal Club from the ground up by recruiting a mixture of students and local players to compete in the FA National Futsal League against well established clubs such as Team Northumbria and Middlesbrough Futsal Club. He has also set up an under 18’s team and is looking to branch out into the community to encourage more young people to play Futsal.

Louise Needham, 3rd year Biology Volunteer Community Coach and Umpire Louise volunteered to umpire hockey at the Schools Into Sport event, despite having never umpired in an official capacity before.

Louise also volunteered to coach and deliver a hockey skills session at the University’s Olympic Day event, together with three of her friends. They created and taught a set of skills activities, tailoring the session to the ages and abilities of the children taking part.

Volunteering at these events has greatly enhanced Louise’s coaching and umpiring skills and experience.

Steve Bills, 3rd year Sport and Exercise Studies Volunteer Community Coach Steve went into local schools and delivered football sessions as part of the Team Derby in the Community scheme. This allowed him to develop his coaching skills and enhance his job prospects for when he completes his degree.

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Performance Sport Team Derby is committed to improving the playing opportunities and performance of all our University’s sports teams and is introducing a performance sport programme for clubs from Sept 2012.

Benefits include: • High Performance Coaching • Educational Workshops • Performance testing • Strength and Conditioning Sessions Sports clubs that have the potential to achieve in BUCS competition and help build the University’s growing reputation will be provided with additional services and benefits to enhance their development and facilitate greater sporting success.

• Physiotherapy provision • Reduced Team Derby Fitness gym membership • Scholarship opportunities Performance Sports have been selected for 2012/13 to attract, retain and develop student athletes from Derbyshire and beyond.

The main aims of the Performance programme are as follows: • To enhance the recruitment of players - from novice to high performance level.

• To offer improvements in student athlete training opportunities and education • To develop a programme that encourages participation and supports performance • To assist improvement in BUCS ranking

Our selected Performance Sports for 2012/13 are Basketball, Badminton, and Table Tennis.

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Scholarships and Bursaries Here at Team Derby we understand that it can be difficult to combine academic studies whilst training for success in the sporting arena, so we aim to provide scholarship and bursary opportunities for talented individuals to achieve excellence in their own sport and support them through their academic studies.

Scholarships Our Scholarship award provides talented athletes with a package of services to support their elite player development.

For the academic year 2012/13 Scholarships are only available to individuals participating within one of the Team Derby Performance Sports.

• Opportunity to access high level coaching

• Sparring opportunities with high level players

• Free membership of Team Derby Fitness gym

• Opportunity to qualify as a coach and work in the community

Team Derby will also consider applications from talented athletes who compete on an individual basis at a minimum National Level.

• Performance monitoring

Scholarship Award Benefits • Financial support towards academic course fees

• Educational Athlete Workshops

• Opportunities to trial and train with national league clubs.

• Access to the Derbyshire Institue of Sport lifestyle support services

• Strength and Conditioning support • Physiotherapy support

Bursaries The Team Derby Bursary award provides financial support towards the cost of competition fees, transport and accessing sport support services within the University.

The award is offered to talented National level athletes who compete in sports which are not included in our Performance Sport programme.

For further information please visit www.teamderby.com or contact the Performance Sports Officer at D.Kellogg@derby.ac.uk or telephone 01332 594223

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Athletic Union The Athletic Union (AU) is the sports department of your Students’ Union. Having an AU means that you’ll be provided with student led competitive sport.

If you’re interested in getting involved in our sports teams, you’ll find a number of opportunities available to you such as competing in the British Universities & Colleges Sport Leagues (BUCS), coaching courses, officiating, volunteering or just being a supporter.

All our clubs are run by students so being on a club committee would mean that you are helping with the running of the AU which looks great on your CV. If you find that the sport you’re interested in isn’t currently offered, your AU will support you, doing all it can to help you set it up.

Towards the end of the academic year we have our annual Team Derby Awards Dinner. This is where we celebrate the achievements of our sports teams and individuals, from both Derby and Buxton campuses.

British Universities and Colleges Sport British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) is the national governing body for higher education sport in the UK, which aims to enhance the student experience through sport.

BUCS continues to work hard to further enhance the sporting experience for all students in new and exciting ways. To do this, they work closely with student athletes, athletic union staff and elected officers as well as

professional sporting staff, coaches and volunteers at its member institutions.

The University of Derby will begin their assault on the BUCS competition on the back of their best ever

performance, finishing 77th in the overall league table last year. Team Derby has set itself the target of reaching a top 50 status by 2015 and will continue to support its sports teams in order to achieve this.

Can’t see your sport?

Contact teamderby@derby.ac.uk if you are interested in competing in any of the following Sports – Clay Pigeon, Cycling, Gymnastics, Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Biathlon/Pentathlon, Orienteering, Pool, Rifle, Sailing, Snooker, Surfing, Swimming, Tenpin Bowling, Trampolining, Triathlon, Wakeboarding, Water Polo and Windsurfing.

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Derby American Football The American Football Club is regarded as one of the University’s top sports clubs. The team has a team of dedicated coaches who lead club sessions twice a week. This year American Football becomes one of the newest BUCS sports and the team will be competing in regional BUCS competition. Fixtures normally take place on a Sunday.

Archery The Archery Club is open to students of all abilities. The club trains on site under the supervision of a qualified coach and some of the more experienced members. The club uses the sports hall and outdoor pitch facilities (weather permitting) for coaching and shooting practice throughout the year.

Athletics For any keen athlete, we offer subsidised membership of Derby Athletics Club which is based at the Moorways Sports Complex.

Derby Athletics Club offers coaching and competition in both track and field events, cross country and road running and caters for all levels of ability. University athletes can also represent Team Derby and compete in BUCS Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Athletics Championships.

Badminton Coached by ex-Olympian Donna Kellogg the Badminton Club trains three times a week and is a Team Derby Performance Sport. The club has two men’s and one women’s team and competes in both BUCS and local Derby leagues. The Club also welcomes members who just wish to play recreational badminton.

Boxing The Boxing Club offers training to novice boxers and individuals with some experience of boxing. Club sessions cover the basics of good boxing technique and boxing skills for those who want to learn and improve. Partnered with local ABA registered club Splash Fit, there are also opportunities for the more serious boxer who may wish to spar, gain their license to fight or represent Team Derby in student Boxing competitions.

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Derby continued‌ Cheerleading The Cheerleading Squad trains every week and each session involves a mixture of cheer, dance, stunting, tumbling and jumping sequences. The club competes in a range of competitions including UKCA and BCA. Climbing The Climbing Club welcomes all students, from complete beginners to experienced climbers. Regular indoor and outdoor climbing sessions are organised throughout the year for members.

Joining the climbing clubs is a great way to meet people, try something new and experience great climbing in the rugged Derbyshire countryside.

Cricket The Cricket Club benefits from the University partnership with Derbyshire County Cricket Club with regular indoor and outdoor training sessions. The club represents Team Derby in both Men’s indoor and outdoor competition.

Dance The Dance Team is a fun and social club within Team Derby and is open to all students regardless of dancing proficiency or experience. The club performs in numerous events and competitions and competes in annual inter-university competitions Dodgeball One of the fastest growing university sports, Dodgeball is open to student players of all abilities. There are opportunities play fixtures and compete against other universities with some players going on to compete within national leagues.

Fencing The Fencing club offers weekly training sessions with a qualified coach and caters for all levels of ability. There are also opportunities for high performing individuals to enter BUCS Fencing Championships as representatives of the University of Derby.

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Golf Partnered with Kedleston Park Golf Club our mixed Golf Team represents Team Derby in regional BUCS leagues and university competitions throughout the year. Golf Team players are provided with offpeak student membership at Kedleston Park Golf Club, so that they have regular opportunities to practice.

Lacrosse Lacrosse is one of the University of Derby’s fledgling clubs with big ambitions to enter teams into BUCS competition in 2013. The lacrosse club provides playing opportunities for both men and women. Activities include regular training, INTO lacrosse sessions for beginners, as well as inter-university friendly games and competitions for more experienced players.

Men’s Basketball Another of Team Derby’s Performance Sports, the Men’s Basketball Club trains twice a week and works in partnership with National League Team the Derby Trailblaizers. Sessions are facilitated by a highly qualified Basketball coach with weekly competition in the BUCS leagues.

Men’s Football The Men’s Football Club has three teams competing in BUCS every Wednesday.

Training is twice a week on the 3G with Darren Watts, who was voted Coach of the Year 2012. Last season the 1st team won their BUCS league and the club were bronze medallists in the BUCS Futsal Championships.

Men’s Hockey The Men’s Hockey Club trains each week and competes in BUCS league matches every Wednesday. Club training is led by a qualified coach. The Club hopes to develop more opportunities for students to play recreational hockey this year, with ambitions to run a mixed 5-a-side hockey tournament for serious and fun players alike.

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Netball The Netball Club offers both new and experienced players competitive and social level netball. The 1st team train weekly with a qualified coach and compete in BUCS every Wednesday. Club training sessions are aimed at improving basic skills and game play.

Members who wish to play recreational netball are also encouraged to take part in Team Derby’s Intramural netball leagues.

Rowing Novice rowing is the heart of the University of Derby Rowing Club and nurturing new talent has always formed the basis of our crews.

The Rowing Club offers Learn to Row courses for novices, as well as providing a great range of opportunities to row recreationally or competitively in every size of boat from single skulls to coxed eights.

Our rowers have student membership at Derby Rowing Club, and are based at DRC’s boat/clubhouse on the River Derwent.

Rugby League The club train twice a week on the Kedleston Road campus, Training is led by a qualified Rugby League coach with one team representing Team Derby in BUCS. Rugby Union The Men’s Rugby Union Club is keen to improve performance at all levels this year and has a strong core of committed members and players. The club competes on Wednesday afternoons in BUCS and also play in RFU Midlands 5 East (North) Saturday league with regular training sessions each week at the Kedleston Road site.

Squash The Squash Club is hosted by Duffield Squash and Racketball Club and offers opportunities for all player abilities. Novices can learn to play either squash or racketball, and experienced players can play recreationally or compete in Men’s and Women’s teams for BUCS. Students can also join Duffield for a reduced fee, giving them full access to the facilities, club ladders, leagues and competition.

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Table Tennis One of Team Derby’s Performance Sports, the Table Tennis Club, trains each week in the Kirtley Building at Kedleston Road. Casual sessions are also offered for students who prefer not to play in the more competitive action. The club currently has one Men’s and one Women’s team in the BUCS regional leagues.

Taekwondo The Taekwondo club welcomes everyone, from beginners all the way through to top level 1st Dan (black belt) competitors. The Club trains every week on campus and also hosts community classes locally at St Benedict’s school (not far from Kedleston Road). Opportunities are available for anyone wishing to compete in ITF competition.

Tennis The Tennis Club welcomes students of all playing abilities. As well as weekly training sessions on the all-weather courts at Kedleston Road, the club competes in BUCS against other universities weekly throughout the year.

Volleyball Team Derby Volleyball offers sport for all abilities of player. Volleyball training on a weekly basis in the sports hall on campus as well as holding regular social events – a great way to meet other people as well as keep fit. Two teams compete regularly in the BUCS leagues – one men’s team and one women’s team. There are also good club links with Derby Volleyball club – Darkstar – for those who want to extend their playing opportunities.

Women’s Basketball The Women’s Basketball Club compete against other universities throughout the BUCS Season. All home fixtures are played at Moorways Sports Centre, with weekly training run by a qualified coach in the sports hall at Kedleston Road.

Women’s Football The Women’s Football Club encourages students of all abilities to become members and enjoy both the social and competitive side of our national game.

The Club has a qualified coach to help develop the playing skills and techniques of the squad and we train weekly on the 3G Pitch. The 1st team play in BUCS competition on Wednesday afternoons.

Women’s Hockey The Women’s Hockey Club offers the opportunity for members to be a part of a friendly and outgoing club. The squad takes part in weekly training and matches in the BUCS league – supported by a qualified coach.

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Buxton Canoe & Kayak The Canoe and Kayak Club is open to anyone, including people who have never paddled before. Full kit is available for members who do not have their own. They participate in a range of paddle sports as well as having regular socials nights. They aim to have an indoor pool session on a regular basis to work on basic skills, rolling, and plan to offer canoe polo. They also organise river trips, both local and weekends away, participate in BUCS Competitions (Slalom, White Water Racing etc), white water rafting, surf kayaking and the biggest weekend of the year, which is the National Student Rodeo.

Equine The Equine Club is for anyone who has an interest in horses or a person wanting to try something new and exciting. They ride weekly at a local Riding School, and there are opportunities for more experienced riders to participate in competitive events.

They have big plans for next year to include more socials, fundraising and taking part in local riding events.

Men’s Football The Men’s Football Club is very proud of the fact that they have won ‘Buxton Club of the Year’ for 3 consecutive years at the Team Derby Awards. They are open to anyone who enjoys playing football, and who want a good social experience off the pitch. With 3 teams participating in leagues, as well as opportunities such as the famous Athletic Union Sports Tour, they have much to offer! Look out for Trials during Freshers’ Fortnight.

Hockey The Hockey Club is a great experience for all those wishing to play hockey and become a member of one of the few mixed clubs at the Buxton Campus. There is a 90 minute training session each week for all abilities, often followed by social get-together. It has a men’s team that are in a BUCS League, where they have regular fixtures on a Wednesday and the women are hoping to get a team together to join a local league. They regularly have trips to Stockport and Manchester for social activities, as well as taking part in the end of year Stone Tournament.

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Netball The Netball Club have always been a high achieving club. They pride themselves on being dedicated to their sport, very welcoming and friendly. A qualified coach last season meant that through hard work and commitment, they finished 2nd in their BUCS League. They regularly organise social events as well as challenging Charity events!

Outdoor The Outdoor Club has the aim of providing members with regular activities and events, whether that is outdoor climbing, mountain biking, caving, walking, gear discount evenings or going to the pub! The club is led by students who are all enthusiastic about outdoor activities and who want to make 2012/13 the best year Rugby Union The Rugby Union Club aims to provide a great sporting and social experience for those students who have an interest in Rugby Union. They have training and fitness sessions weekly, run by an experience Coach and participate competitively in a BUCS League. Fixtures and training take place at the local town Rugby Club, which has a great social space.

Snowsports The club is shared between both Buxton and Derby campuses therefore all students are welcome to join. The Snowsports Club provides novice and experienced skiers and snowboarders plenty of opportunities to take to the slopes throughout the year. Those individuals who are keen to compete can take part in inter-university competitions such as the BUCS Dryslope Championships and BUSC events.

Women’s Football The Women’s Football Club train and play competitively in the BUCS Leagues. They want to encourage more women to participate in the sport, so even if you have never played before, go along to their first session and give it a go! As a new team last season, they were fortunate in having two qualified coaches, which gave them confidence, fitness and structure, enabling them to finish in a very respectable position in their league. As with other clubs, socialising after matches and training is all part of the experience! Netballuniversity competitions such as the BUCS Dryslope Championships and BUSC events.

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Coaching Bursaries The Team Derby Coaching Bursary Scheme aims to encourage the development of coaches and ofďŹ cials within the University community, by providing individuals with support funding to help subsidise the cost of coach and volunteer education.

Funding is available to support coaches wishing to gain Level 1 and Level 2 sport specific National Governing Body (NGB) coaching qualifications. There is also additional support available to those who wish to gain refereeing and umpiring qualifications.

Team Derby in the Community Our Team Derby in the Community project offers the opportunity for individuals to put their sports knowledge and expertise into practice, deploying them on volunteering placements as lead or assistant sports coaches within local schools and community clubs.

Volunteering activity undertaken through the Team Derby in the Community programme or as a Sports Activator is recognised by the University and can be included on an individuals’ Higher Education Achievement Record.

Sports Activators Team Derby is on the lookout for student volunteers to be a part of its Different Degrees programme. As a Different Degrees Sports Activator, students will help with the co-ordination and delivery of either casual Pay as You Play sports sessions or our Intramural (social) league programme.

The role of a Sports Activator includes responsibilities such as promotion of opportunities, delivery of activities and officiating of games. If you would like to find out more or even apply for a Sports Activator role, please email teamderby@derby.ac.uk

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Student Focus Performance Sport – Samad Sagir Men’s Basketball is considered one of the elite sports at the University of Derby, how does this affect the team’s performance?

“It’s humbling for the Derby Wolves to be considered one of the Elite sports at the University. I think it really gives us a mental advantage in our games; it really helps boost team effort and morale and makes us want to represent the university with pride.”

What would you say about the calibre of players here at the University?

“We have a very talented team. Before coming to university, we all played at good levels of basketball. We all know what must be done to reach our goal, which is to win a championship.”

The tactical nature of Basketball is key to success, how is this reflected in the training you do?

“Tactics are a huge part of the type of basketball we play. We have a very high tempo offense, involving lots of screens and movement off the ball and a very in-your-face defence. We are trained to the point where our tactics become second nature for us. So come game-time, we can execute our game plan flawlessly.”

BUCS Competition – Laura Sears Why did you join Women’s Football?

“I joined the Women’s Football team because it was my favourite hobby before Uni and knew I’d meet people who were similar to me.”

What does competing in BUCS mean to you?

“Competing in BUCS for Team Derby makes me feel a part of a great team, where being successful and enjoying my sport come hand in hand.”

What is the best thing about being part of Team Derby?

“The best thing about being part of Team Derby is the unity between all teams; everyone looks out and supports one another. I like being part of Women’s Football because we are all close friends as well as being a team.”

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Derbyshire Institute of Sport

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Duffield Squash and Racketball Club

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