Sport & Recreation Student Handbook 2009/10 by University of Wolverhampton

Sport & Recreation Student Handbook 2009/10

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Significant investment has been made into sports facilities at the University. Walsall Campus benefits from state-of-the-art facilities, including a National Judo Centre of Excellence, and hosts sports events and clubs at regional and national level. City Campus has recently been refurbished with the very latest Life Fitness equipment, together with sports hall upgrades.

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Welcome to Sport and Recreation at the University of Wolverhampton. Sport is a central part of community life at the University and the range of sport and recreational opportunities is vast.

The Sport & Recreation Services department manages the sports facilities and is focused on getting more students involved in sport and physical activity. There are two modern and excellently equipped Fitness Suites, and a team of professional instructors available to offer training and lifestyle advice. Both sports performers and recreational players are catered for through a diverse range of classes, coaching courses, leagues, clubs, intramural sport and taster sessions.

Work hard, play hard

Sports Pitches

SPORTS ENTRANCE

Opening times – Walsall Monday to Friday 8am-10pm Saturday and Sunday 8am-6pm (Subject to change)

Whatever your interest and level, I hope that you become involved and enjoy the opportunities available to you. Visit the Sports Centres and find out more about how you can begin to make sport and activity part of your weekly routine whilst at university.

Mike Chamberlain Mike Chamberlain, Director of Sport

Welcome to sport at the University I’d like to welcome all students to the Athletic Union. My name is Becky Millar and I am the Student Sports Officer. I work very closely with the Sports and Societies Vice President to make sure the student sport experience at Wolverhampton is an enjoyable and positive one.

Becky Millar Becky Millar Student Sports Officer

My name is Eric Potts, and as returning Sports and Societies Vice President, it’s my job to represent the students of the University and be your voice in relation to sport and societies. Last year I worked closely with the Sports Officer, Becky Millar, to give you the best sports experience the Students’ Union could offer. We try to make sports available for anyone who’s interested, from playing competitively to just participating. I truly believe that sport and recreation is a very important part of your university experience. It’s a great way to stay in shape and meet new people. If you see me around campus, please say hello and ask me about sport and recreation at the University, or send a message to eric.potts@wlv.ac.uk

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Sport progress - Athletic Union review

Roll of honour. University colours

BUCS and AU recreation sports

Campus Sports Q&A

Sport Excellence Scholarship Scheme

Walsall, City & Telford facilities

Classes and recreational sessions

Membership options

Facility charges

Sport progress 2008-9

Athletic Union review The Athletic Union runs a range of sports clubs at our Walsall and Wolverhampton campuses which are open to anyone of any ability. If you fancy representing the University in a competitive sport, or trying something new recreationally then come along to the AU or one of the training sessions and speak to the Coach or Instructor, or find out more information on our web pages at www.wolvesunion.org.uk/sports. If you compete in a sport which is not on the website, you may still be able to represent the University in the British University and Colleges (BUCS) National Championships which are held annually. The Athletic Union is responsible for running up to 17 student sports clubs at Walsall and Wolverhampton, providing training facilities, kit, equipment, professional instruction and transport to fixtures, competitions and training events. The dedication of our professional coaches and instructors at the University is second to none, helping you realise your goals. This year, the University’s competitive sports teams have been competing in the BUCS Sports Leagues, National Championships, West Midlands Volleyball League and other open competitions across the region. Providing a wide ranging programme of 50 sports to member institutions all over Great Britain and Northern Ireland, BUCS is the main league in which our teams represent the Athletic Union. The AU also has a number of very successful recreational clubs that continue to thrive year on year. If you have any queries about sport, both recreational and competitive, and how to get involved, please contact the AU and we’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.

Roll of honour Attracting more sports and competitors than ever before, the 2009 BUCS Championships, held in Sheffield, provided us with some real highlights. Track and Field saw our athletes performing magnificently against stiff opposition from Bath, Brunel and Loughborough in disciplines including 60m sprint, 60m hurdles, long jump, shot and 1500m - with a number of athletes qualifying for semi and final places. As a reflection of their success, the Track and Field Club have received kit sponsorship from Enterprise Graduate Recruitment Ltd. Other notable performances include the Women's Basketball team who had a blazing final against St Marys in the BUCS Trophy Final - an amazing game with many close calls which finished Wolverhampton 72 - St Marys 67. In other BUCS Knockout Finals, Wolverhampton, backed by a huge home crowd, lifted the Men's Midlands Conference Cup, beating Coventry University 66-61 on Wednesday 18 March. Our Football 2nds gained promotion to Tier 3, and Men's Badminton were promoted to Tier 2. Not only that, Men’s and Women's Volleyball won Division 1, with the women’s team taking home the WMVA Cup. Jitsu achieved a highly respectable finish at the Atemi Nationals, and Cyclo Cross took first place at BUCS.

University colours The Athletic Union recognises sporting achievement with the Full and Half Colours awards. The following Half Colours Awards recognise students who have excelled in their chosen sport at least at County or Regional level for this academic year, and have also demonstrated commitment to the University for the benefit of university sport. • Eric Potts: Men’s Basketball - NL for BC Wolves and international honours • Ryan Farrington: Athletics - sixth in Arriva UK Championships, fourth at BUCS in the 60m, and first in Staffs Championships • Philip Hinch: Athletics - Warwickshire County Champion, Team first for Cyclo Cross at BUCS, ranked fifth in Mids X-Country championships • Lauren Blackie: Athletics - Arriva UK championships and Euro Trials, fourth at Birmingham games, eighth in Southern Senior championships • Nicole Dixon: Netball - competes regionally in Div 2 Netball, helping her team to promotion to Div 1 for next season Full Colours Awards are presented to individuals who qualify for National or International team selection or are finalists or top 3 ranked in national open competition. • Bart Lica: Volleyball – member of men’s Div 1 winning team, English Universities representative • Pedro Andrade: Men’s Rugby - represented Portugal in U21 Rugby • Darren Lewis: Athletics (60m hurdles, 110m hurdles, 400m hurdles) - BUCS fourth place, fourth in Midlands Counties championships • Edirin Okoro: Athletics (110m Hurdles, 100m relay) fourth in BUCS indoors final, England Athletics European trials, first in Midlands Counties championships, third at Birmingham Games • Laura Gomery; Athletics (Shot Putt) - seventh at BUCS, second at Midland Champs, first at Birmingham Games, U23 European trials • Natalia Wojtczak, Malgorzata Kowalska, Kaisa Kirikal: Women’s Volleyball - Women’s Volleyball Div 1 winning team, English Universities representatives • Richard Reid: Mens Basketball - England Universities squad 06

BUCS and AU recreation sports

Campus Sports (All sessions are subject to change). Semester 2 (TBC)

BUCS and WMVA League Clubs

All training sessions will start in September 2009. Go to www.wolvesunion.org.uk/sports for up to date information. Sports Teams

Venue

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Competition/League

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City City City Walsall Walsall Walsall City Walsall Walsall City City West Park Walsall Walsall City City Walsall Walsall City Walsall RFC City City Walsall City City City

Tues Thurs Mon Tues Mon Fri Mon Mon Mon Tues Thurs Sat Mon Tues Tues Thurs Wed Tues Wed Mon Mon Wed Wed Wed Mon Fri

Half Hall Full Hall Half Hall Arena 2 Arena 2 Arena 1 Half Hall 2/3 Astro Arena 1 Full Hall Full Hall Outdoor Full Astro Full Astro Half Hall Half Hall Arena 3 Arena 1 Half Hall Training Pitch Squash Court Half Hall Track Full Hall Full Hall Full Hall

5-7pm 5-7pm 7-9pm 7-9pm 7-9pm 5-7pm 7-9pm 8-10pm 1-2pm 2-4pm 8-10am 2-4pm 6-8pm 7-8.30pm 7-9pm 7-9pm 2-3pm 7-9pm 2-4.20pm 7-9pm 2-4pm 9-11am 2-5pm 7-9pm 9-11am 7-9pm

Club

Badminton (Men’s) Basketball (Men’s) Basketball (Women’s) Circuits Fencing Football (Men’s) Football (Women’s) Frisbee (Recreational)

Hockey (Men’s) Hockey (Women’s) Jitsu Judo Netball Racketball Rugby (Men’s) Squash Table Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball

BUCS BUCS BUCS Recreational /All Clubs Club BUCS Recreational/BUCS Club

BUCS BUCS Club Recreational BUCS Recreational BUCS Recreational Recreational BUCS WMVA Recreational Match Night / Training

• All AU clubs are professionally coached (unless specified). BUCS fixtures are played Wednesdays from OctoberMarch and ALL AU Members are invited to attend additional Circuit sessions at Walsall Campus 5-7pm Fridays. • AU Clubs welcome all students to attend regardless of experience and ability. Affiliate members can only attend recreational and WMVA Club.

Sport Netball Football Basketball Basketball Touch Rugby Football Cricket

Venue City City Walsall City Walsall City Walsall

Date Friday 25 September Tuesday 6 October w/c 12 October Friday 23 October w/c 9 November Friday 20 November w/c 7 December

Time 9am-12noon 9am-12noon TBC 9am-12noon TBC 9am-12noon TBC

Campus Sports Q&A What is Campus Sport? Campus Sport is designed to give students the opportunity to socialise in a competitive and safe environment. How do I get involved? Application forms are available from both Walsall and City Sports Centres. Do I have to be a member of the Sports Centre to take part? No, you can enter as a non member, but price reductions do exist for members. What does it cost to take part? Prices are to be confirmed, but price reductions do exist for SRS members. You can contact the Walsall or City Sports Centre for prices. When do competitions take place? Information on dates and times can be found in the Student Handbook or at the Walsall and City Sports Centre receptions. Or you can ask any of the Sport and Recreation staff. What incentives are there to take part? There are the obvious health and social benefits in engaging in sports, and also prizes to be won (to be confirmed). How do I get more information? Contact the Sport and Recreation Service Department for more information: Walsall Campus - 01902 518900 / 01902 518759 City Campus - 01902 322372 Email - sport@wlv.ac.uk

Sport Excellence Scholarship Scheme Natasha Blunt • Triathlon • Age 22 • Sport Coaching

Dean ‘Black Diamond’ James • Muay Thia • Special Needs and Inclusion & Sport Studies (Joint) Best achievement in triathlon • Current 1KF Commonwealth Champions 55.5kgs Other major achievements • Current ISKA Commonwealth Champion 54.5kgs • Rated second pound for pound technical fighter by Fighter Magazine 2007 • Wolverhampton University Sportsman of the Year 2009

Best achievement in triathlon • European Silver Duathlon Medalist 2009, Budapest, Hungary Other major achievements • Twelfth in world 20-24 age group, Triathlon Championships 2008, Vancouver • Currently ranked first in National age group duathlon series 2009 • Fourth in Ironman UK 2008 • Third London Triathlon 2008 • University of Wolverhampton Sportswoman of the Year

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Natasha Blunt

The Scholarship Scheme helped me massively to cope under pressure from both university and my sport, enabling me to achieve high grades and compete at international level. I would recommend the Scheme to everyone competing in sport, this programme has allowed me to achieve not only in Muay Thai but within my career and also directly impacting on my grades. Before the programme I was achieving average grades under a lot of pressure, now I’m achieving very high grades and enjoying studying.

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The Scholarship Scheme was one of the reasons I went back to University and why I chose this University in particular. It has provided both financial and mentor support and aided me in continuing my sport and competition whilst studying. Without the Scheme I wouldn’t have been able to fund the competition fees and travel expenses to European and World Competitions. If you have a talent, enjoy training and competition and want to combine a degree with your sporting ambitions I would recommend the Sport Scholarship.

Walsall Campus Walsall Campus is home to the School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure, and to the Walsall Sports Centre. The Sports Centre is included in the Guide for National Olympic Committees (NOCs) as an official training base for the 2012 Olympics. Our multi-million pound investment has resulted in an extensive range of indoor and outdoor facilities that represent a significant addition to the national sporting infrastructure, and cater for a wide range of sporting activities. Facilities include: • Dance studio • Fitness suite + weights room • Sports hall (eight - court hall suitable for a variety of sports) • Swimming pool • Matted sports area • Six lane athletics track • Synthetic pitch (floodlit) • Tennis/netball courts • Grass pitches Contact Sports Reception (bookings and enquiries) Tel: 01902 518900/518759 City Campus The City Sports facilities are located on the South Campus adjacent to the Students Union in the MD Building. This September sees the opening of our new Fitness Suite Facilities include: • Fitness suite – new for September 09 • Two squash courts • Sports hall (four-court hall suitable for a wide range of Sports) Contact Sports Reception (bookings and enquiries) Tel: 01902 322372 Both Walsall and City offer a full gym induction service for all new customers, and an option to have personal training and programming advice from our fully-qualified instructors.

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The University of Wolverhampton is committed to supporting excellence in sport and has a total of £30,000 each year to award to those men and women who excel in their chosen sport. So if you have a talent in sport and want to know more about the Sport excellence Scholarship Scheme, please contact Sarah Wiseman on: 01902 518900, email: s.wiseman2@wlv.ac.uk, or visit our website at: www.wlv.ac.uk/sport and download an application form.

Walsall, City & Telford facilities

Telford Campus Telford Campus currently provides a limited range of sports facilities (one soccer pitch, one outdoor basketball court and tennis court), although work is underway to establish future requirements. Contact Sports Reception (bookings and enquiries) Tel: 01902 10

Classes & recreational sessions Monday Volleyball Yoga Squash Pilates Adult Swimming

Venue City City City Walsall Walsall

Tuesday Football Aerobics Pilates Pilates High/Low Aerobics

Venue City City Walsall City Walsall

Time 9-11am 12-1pm 1-2pm 5-6pm 6-7pm

Session Recreation Fitness Recreation Fitness Coached Session Recreation Fitness Fitness Fitness Fitness

Wednesday Table Tennis Pilates Salsacise Circuits

Venue City City City Walsall

Time 9-11am 12-1pm 1-2pm 6-7pm

Session Recreation Fitness Fitness Fitness

Thursday Squash Dancercise

Venue City Walsall

Time 9-11am 6-7pm

Session Recreation Fitness

Friday Basketball Badminton Legs, Bums and Tums

Venue City City Walsall

Time 9-11am 3-5pm 6-7pm

Session Recreation Recreation Fitness

Saturday Duathlon Capoeira

Venue Walsall City

(All sessions are subject to change)

Time 9-11am 12-1pm 2-4pm 6-7pm 6.30-7.30pm

Time 8-9.30am 10-11am

Session Fitness Coached

Membership Options To take part in sport and recreation at the University, all you need to do is buy a Sports Card AND a Club Membership Card. These cards give benefits of membership to the Athletic Union and to the University sports facilities, all rolled into one. Take a look at the three membership options we have to offer below. Sports Card Direct Debit* £26 £17 a month (1 Sept – 31 Aug)

Free access to AU sports clubs and training sessions Free entry to fitness suites (Walsall and City) Free fitness classes Free swimming and track use Free access to the University’s recreational classes Endsleigh Insurance cover whilst training / competing in University Sport

One off Payment** £111.00 (1 Sept – 31 May)

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Opportunity to represent the University at a range of sports

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Reduced fees for taking part in any Campus Sport league/tournaments

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Reduced fees for University Sport Centre usage i.e badminton/astroturf

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Access to a range of fitness classes at the University at reduced charges

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* When taking out a Direct Debit you will need to pay 2 months up front. ** The one off payment is only available until 31st October 2009 *** At a reduced rate Insurance Policy Purchasing a Sports Card means that you are automatically covered under the BUCS Endsleigh Sports Insurance Policy through the Athletic Union.

Where to buy a Student Sports Card City Campus – Sports Centre Walsall Campus – Sports Centre Telford Campus – Students’ Union

Under the policy you will be protected anywhere in the world whilst taking part in competitions or in training and practise sessions at both home and away venues. The policy also covers travelling to and from any of these activities and covers you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Further information is available from the Athletic Union Office.

Sports Specialist Card If you are on a Sports related degree course you maybe eligible to purchase a Sport Specialist Card for £45. This entitles you to free use of the University sports facilities between the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday for the purposes of study related to your degree programme. Bookings that are not study related will be charged a fee. It also allows you free use of the fitness suite and swimming pool between the hours of 9am to 5pm. Cards can be purchased at Walsall Campus Sports Centre.

Facility charges Walsall Campus

From 1st September 2009 a new pricing structure will begin which affects the member discount offered to all customers.

SPORT AND RECREATION

Walsall Campus

Tracy Nash Sports Manager (City) Tel: 01902 322372 Email: t.e.nash@wlv.ac.uk

Facility Peak times: Monday-Friday, 5pm onwards and Sunday, 12noon onwards. Synthetic pitch Peak times – Monday-Friday, 5pm onwards and Saturday all day.

City Campus Peak times: Monday-Friday, 12noon-2pm and 5pm onwards, and Sunday, all day.

Contacts

Sports hall (arena) Sports hall (half arena) Cricket nets Dance studio Badminton Table tennis Tennis/netball (outdoor) Swimming Synthetic pitch (full) Synthetic pitch (third) Pool hire Athletics Athletics (running) Exercise classes Equipment hire Fitness/weights

Member Fees (Student)

Non-member Fees

Peak

Off-peak

Peak

Off-peak

£28.00 £17.00 £28.00 £17.00 £4.10 £3.20 £2.20 £1.80 £38.00 £18.50 £28.00 POA FREE £1.20 £1.10 £2.00

£18.00 £13.00 £18.00 £16.00 £3.00 £2.40 £2.20 £1.80 £33.00 £16.50 £22.00 POA FREE £1.20 £1.10 £2.00

£30.00 £19.00 £30.00 £21.00 £6.40 £5.70 £4.20 £2.60 £48.00 £27.00 £31.00 POA £2.20 £3.20 £1.10 £4.30

£30.00 £19.00 £30.00 £21.00 £5.20 £4.20 £4.20 £2.60 £48.00 £27.00 £26.00 POA £2.20 £3.20 £1.10 £4.30

Marc Brady Sports Manager (Walsall) Tel: 01902 518900 Email: m.brady@wlv.ac.uk Sarah Wiseman Sport Scholarship Co-ordinator Tel: 01902 518900 Email: s.wiseman2@wlv.ac.uk Email: Sport@wlv.ac.uk www.wlv.ac.uk/sport Follow us on Facebook ATHLETIC UNION

City Campus

Member Fees (Student)

Facility Peak Off-peak Sports hall (full arena) £29.60 £20.30 Sports hall (half arena) £18.50 £12.30 Squash £3.60 £2.70 Squash Room £8.00 £5.00 Badminton £5.10 £3.20 Table Tennis £5.10 £3.20 Exercise Classes £2.10 £2.10 Equipment hire £1.10 £1.10 Fitness & Weights £5.00 £5.00 Replacement Cards £2.50 Sports Card £26.00 SSPAL Card £45.00 Unfit Member (DD) Premier* £17.00 Fitness Member (Advance pay) £111.00 (student)*

Non-member Fees Peak £33.00 £20.60 £5.90 £8.50 £6.90 £6.90 £3.50 £1.20 £5.00

Off-peak £33.00 £20.60 £4.40 £8.50 £5.30 £5.30 £3.50 £1.20 £5.00

Student Sports Officer Becky Millar Tel: 01902 322022 Fax: 01902 323036 Email: rebecca.millar@wlv.ac.uk Sport and Societies Vice President Eric Potts Tel: 01902 322047 Email: sports@wolvesunion.org

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* £111 one off fee relates to 'STUDENTS ONLY', is valid until May 31st 2010 (available until Oct' 31st 2009) All bookings are for 55 minutes unless stated Sports Cards are valid until 31 August 2010