Sports & Recreation at WIT by Waterford Institute of Technology

Welcome to Sport & Recreation at WIT Welcome to WIT from everyone involved in sport and a very special welcome if you are a new student, staff or graduate. Sport and recreation play an important part in the life of the Institute and with the start of a new academic year, now is the time to get involved. You have the opportunity to join one of our many sports clubs or societies offering a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. The first and second phases of our new sports centre on our West Campus at Carriganore are complete; with the pitches and dressing rooms open since March of 2010. Best wishes to you all for the coming year. Michael Evans Sport and Recreation Manager

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Contents Introduction . . . .

Skiing Club . . . 13

WIT Sports Clubs . . 4

Kayaking Club . 13

Hurling Club . . . 4

Sailing Club . . . 14

Camogie Club . .

Surf Club . . . . 15

Ladies’ Football Club . . . . . . . 6

Swimming Club . 15

Men’s Football Club . . . . . . . 6

Men’s Soccer . . 16

Ladies’ Soccer . 16

Handball Club . .

Basketball Club . . 7

Ultimate Frisbee . . . . . 17

Men’s Rugby Club . . . . . . . 8

Ladies Rugby Club . . . . . . . 8

Badminton Club .

Table Tennis Club . . . . . . . 9

Cricket Club . . . 9

Kickboxing Club .

Karate Club . . .

Athletics’ Club . 10

Equestrian Club

Hockey Club . . 11

Golf Club . . . . 12

Motor Sport Club . . . . . . 12

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Societies in WIT . . 18 Joining a Club or Society . . . . . . 19

Contact Details: Michael Evans, Sport & Recreation Manager Email: mevans@wit.ie Phone: (051) 302238

Robin Croke, Clubs & Societies Officer Email: rcroke@wit.ie Phone: (051) 302238

Sports’ Facilities . . 20

Conor Phelan, GAA Development Officer

WIT Sports’ Campus . . . . . . 21

Email: cphelan@wit.ie

Others Facilities . . 23 WIT Sports’ Scholarships . . . . 24 Clubs & Societies Recognition Awards . . . . . . 26 Quick Guide to Courses at WIT . . . . . . 27 WIT Sport & Recreation Roll of Honour 1998 to 2010 . . . . . . . 31

Phone: (051) 302239

Michelle Mullally/Donna Drohan Fitness Suite Email: sport@wit.ie Phone: (051) 302484

Sports Scholarship Office Email: sport@wit.ie Phone: (051) 834132

Introduction Sport and Recreation play an important part in college

All of the Sport and Recreational Clubs and Societies

life. In Waterford Institute of Technology a diverse range

in WIT are run through the Clubs and Societies Office.

of sports clubs and recreational activities are available

The clubs and societies office plays a key role in the life

to all students regardless of ability or commitment.

of the Institute, assisting students in the organisation

The opportunity is there to join one or more of over

and running of these clubs and societies. If you need

thirty clubs registered each year. The Institute has a

help or advice on any particular activity please do not

tremendous history in sport. The GAA Club is the best

hesitate to call into the office to discuss it. We have a

known and most successful and while Camogie and

full time co-ordinator to assist you with any help you

Football, Men’s and Ladies, are very strong, Hurling

may need to organise your particular activity. Whatever

is the major success story. Having won the Fitzgibbon

club or society you join, the enjoyment, friendship and

Cup for the first time in 1992 the club has gone on to

comraderie of being involved is an experience which

win it on seven more occasions including 2008.

cannot be repeated and shouldn’t be missed, so get

While GAA has been the major sport in the Institute, since the clubs foundation over twenty-five years ago, a lot of work has gone into all of the Institute’s other

involved in some of the sporting and social activities of the Institute and see college life from a different angle.

major sports such as Soccer, Rugby, Athletics and

The environment of WIT strives to provide our students

Basketball over the past number of years. There is also

with an opportunity to develop all of their talents in

a lot of support for all of the other sports, and in some

an effort to produce well-rounded graduates that can

cases these clubs have very strong membership bases

succeed in all walks of life. With a selection of clubs

and represent the Institute in Intervarsity competitions

catering for outdoor field sports, indoor, water sports

very successfully. Examples of such sports include

and martial arts, there will be something to interest

Kayaking, Swimming, Sailing and Badminton. There

everyone and at every level.

are also a large number of Societies in the Institute covering the three main areas Academic, Cultural and Political. The largest and most active society in the Institute is the Business Society followed by

Contact Details: Telephone:

(051) 302238

Cultural Societies such as the Chinese Society and

E-mail:

clubsandsocs@wit.ie

Irish Traditional Music Society. Most of the Country’s

Ofﬁce Hours: 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

the Engineering Society, there are also a number of

Political Parties have a Society in the Institute.

Monday to Friday.

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WIT Sports Clubs

Hurling WIT Hurling club has had great success in recent times winning 8 Fitzgibbon titles since 1992. The club also has very active intermediate and juniors team as well as two fresher teams. It is a great club to be involved in as all the members are friendly and welcoming. The hurling club puts great emphasis on all players enjoying themselves win or lose. A number of top intercounty stars today first came to prominence

representing

WIT

in the Fitzgibbon Cup including, Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh, JJ Delaney and Henry Shefflin. “The Hurling Club is an excellent club. Everybody gets on so well across the all GAA codes, it’s like one big family. Playing colleges hurling with WIT is definitely a step up in intensity from county minor and under 21 and a great stepping stone to the inter-county senior panels” -Noel Connors, Waterford Hurler and 2010 All-Star. Contact: gaa@wit.ie Phone: 051-302239

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Camogie WIT Camogie club is a vibrant and progressive club that caters for both the elite and recreational athlete. The club has two fresher teams, a division 2 team and a division 1 team that enters the prestigious Ashbourne Cup every year.

The

club has won the Ashbourne Cup in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The club is continuously open to new members who are looking to develop their camogie skills or simply keep fit and have fun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winning the Ashbourne Cup was amazing, all of the hard work that was put in throughout the year paid off. Playing and training with top class camogie players in WIT from other counties brings the best out of youâ&#x20AC;? -Katrina Parrock, Wexford Camogie Player and 2010 All-Star.

Contact: gaa@wit.ie

Phone: 051-302239

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Ladies Football Ladies football in WIT is on the rise and the club is well established in 3rd level competitions. The club has gone from strength to strength in the last number of years, with fresher, junior and senior teams. Players from all corners of Ireland compete for the college and with players of all levels of ability from junior to senior inter county, the club has fostered a great spirit in the past few seasons. In 2011 the club achieved success by winning the Giles Cup for the first time in its history. All are welcome to get involved, be it playing or even in club administration. Contact: gaa@wit.ie Phone: 051-302239

Men’s Football The men’s football club is a great club that provides opportunities for players of all standards to play the game. It currently has 2 fresher teams, an intermediate team and a senior team. The club welcomes all new members and the emphasises is placed on the enjoyment element of playing. “The football club has made big strides in the last few years and it is getting closer to silverware. There is a great buzz within the club and its great to be a part of it” -Chris O’Connor, Meath Senior Footballer. Contact: gaa@wit.ie Phone: 051-302239

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Handball The WIT Handball club is a club going from strength to strength after successful competitions over the last few years. It is a fast and traditional sport that requires good hand eye coordination and fitness. There are lots of different grades so there are options for all. Beginners are most certainly welcome. Contact: gaa@wit.ie Phone: 051-302239

Basketball The

club

has

both

male

and

female teams competing in the Basketball Ireland College Leagues and the Intervarsityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament every year. The club has a strong history

achievement

3rd

level competitions and has had a number of top class players and teams in the recent past. The club is still developing and its aim is to compete at the highest level in all competitions within the next few years. Contact:

sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

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Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rugby

Ladies Rugby

Rugby in WIT has been a huge

WIT Ladies Rugby club is a club

success story over the past few

with a strong tradition and two of

years, the club being crowned

our recent graduates have gone

both senior and fresher All Ireland

on to represent Ireland. Our club

Colleges champions on a number

welcomes those who have never

are

played before and our main aim is

always looking for new players so

to work hard and enjoy playing the

sport. Come and talk to any of us

year and be part of a progressive

at the Ladies Rugby Club stand on

and successful club here in the

Clubs and Societies Open Day or

Institute.

get in touch with the club, contact

occasions

recently.

details are below.

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Contact:

sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

Badminton

Table Tennis

Kickboxing

The club competes in the inter

An established and successful club within the college, table tennis has proved to be quite a success. It aims to establish a club which people can compete, socialise and improve or develop their table tennis skills. With training in the sports hall every week there is a room to develop all these skills, and with an intervarsity tournament every year and yearly competitions it will surely prove an enjoyable and

The club gives male and female students access to kickboxing and self defence classes. Students who are successful will have the opportunity to travel and represent the WIT kickboxing club in open tournaments. With a strong emphasis on fitness and enjoyment this club always attracts a large number of members, both male and female, and hopes to continue its growth this year once again.

collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s league and intervarsityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition every year. The club caters for both the serious and recreational

player,

irrespective

of your ability. WIT Badminton club

has

strong

social

side

and is extremely welcoming of newcomers with tailored training sessions provided for new comers throughout the year. Contact:

sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

challenging club to take part in. Contact:

sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

Cricket WIT Cricket club is a relatively new club, which caters for both the beginner and the elite level cricketer. With the new Cricket pitch opened in the WIT West Campus, this is a club that is sure to thrive and grow in the coming years. For further information about this club, call into Clubs and Societies or contact us on clubs and societies registration day. Contact:

sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

Contact:

sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

Karate A club that is now well established here in WIT, the club has tasted success on the 3rd level scene in the past number of years. The aims of the club include: Teaching the traditional methods of karate, fostering the character development of its members through training, compete in intervarsity competitions, fitness training and encouraging a strong friendly atmosphere among all its members. As well as basic training we also cover self-defence, fitness training and competition style sparring for intervarsity throughout the country. Another part of the club tradition is that all our members get together regularly and socialise outside of club hours! Contact:

sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

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Athletics We cater for all types of athlete â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from the experienced and highly ambitious to the new and untested individual. We believe that whether an athlete is successful or not he/she should enjoy their experiences within the club. The WIT Athletic Club is based on a three-point ethic: run, enjoyment and success. WIT Athletic Club has been extremely successful in recent years, establishing itself as one of the strongest sporting clubs within the institute and as one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading third level athletic clubs. Contact: sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

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Equestrian

Hockey

The equestrian club has a good membership base of both experienced and novice riders, the club caters for all categories of riders; from beginners to those competing on the international stage. There is a great team spirit among the group and all membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work together to make the club a success. There is a strong desire in all our riders to improve their level of skill and the level of self-motivation and encouragement can be felt on all our outings. The club aims to teach people how to ride competently and safely while also gaining the added benefit of the pleasure and enjoyment of riding.

Seen as one of the developing clubs in the Institute, the WIT Hockey Club hope to build its membership base in the coming season. Being a mixed club, it caters for both beginners and competitive players. This is an excellent chance to keep fit and also to have a great time at many of our social nights. Contact:

sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

Contact:

sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

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Golf

Motor Sport

WIT Golf club plays out of a

WIT Motor Sport Club is one of the

number of student friendly golf

best run clubs in the Institute and

courses within the Waterford area.

has grown in strength each year

This is a club which has seen its

of its existence. The main event

membership grow rapidly in recent

each year is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;WIT Drivers

years and caters for golfers of all

Championshipâ&#x20AC;?, there are seven

handicaps,

practices

rounds in the championship and

organised in preparation for all

with

team

drivers score points based on their

intervarsity

placing at the outings organised

competitions.

WIT

Golf Club compete in the 3rd level

Munster League and hopes to place

Tipperary Raceways. Many exciting

a greater importance on developing

and fiercely contested races were

the skills of both the golfer of high

had by all with some season long

and low handicaps in the coming

rivalries being decided at the last

seasons.

race of the season for a share of

Contact: sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

the

club

Kiltorcan

the prizes. Contact:

sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

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and

Skiing The WIT Ski Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main aim is to provide students with an opportunity to learn how to ski. Over the last number of years the club have travelled Andorra, France and Austria for an enjoyable week on the slopes. Plans are already underway for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events, which should prove to be just as exciting as last years. Joining is easy! Just come along on clubs and societies day. Contact:

sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

Kayaking Over the past few years the aim of the Kayak Club was to bring one of the fastest growing adventure sports in Ireland today to Waterford. We have increased our membership year on year and into the future we aim to gain National and International recognition for Waterford Institute of Technology Kayak Club as a force to be reckoned with. Competing against some of the best-funded and facilitated Colleges and Universities in the country, W.I.T.K.C. has risen through the ranks of the kayaking scene here in Ireland. Its main aim is to increase competitiveness by investing in competition standard kayaks and gear as well as investing in our members by increasing the amount of sessions, training and most importantly enjoyment of the sport. Every year a number of National ranking events take place as well as fun events, like the Big Boat Bonanza, Flesk Jam and the Wet West Wild Weekend. Contact:

sport@wit.ie Phone: (051) 302238 Page 13

Sailing The

club

was

established

September 1996 and has competed in various collegesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; intervarsities over this period, in which it has performed admirably. If you are an avid sailor or just a fan and willing to take on a little responsibility why not get involved. We are always looking for new members, so why not check us out on clubs and societies day or at the clubs and societies and sign up for what promises to be an exciting year ahead. Contact:

sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

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Surf

Swimming

With one of the best beaches in

The swimming club recently added a new strand to their activities with the

the country just 5 kilometres from

introduction of a lifesaving section in the club. This has turned out to be a

the college, the WIT Surf Club

great success and the club now runs lifesaving classes each week during

hopes to grow in terms of numbers

the year. The club caters for competitive and leisure swimmers as well as

and activities this year. If you are

non-swimmers. The club had another good year with several successes

interested in having good fun and

through the year. The club trains in Waterford Crystal pool on a weekly

trying

this

basis, and a free hour will be set aside each week for the members of WIT

year why not join on the clubs &

something

different

swimming club. You can join the club at the clubs and societies office at any

societies open day.

time. So whether you prefer to swim, life safe or just have a good time, the

Contact:

sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

swimming club is most definitely for you, go on youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love it. Contact:

sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

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Men’s Soccer

Ladies’ Soccer

The WIT Men’s Soccer club currently has 2 teams that compete in the College & University Football Leagues, in the Premier South Division and the Division 1 South A League respectively. The club is always looking for new players to bolster our playing panels or new members to become involved in the administration and coaching side of the club. For further information contact any existing club member at our stand on the Open Days, check the club notice board or call to the Clubs & Societies Office at any time throughout the year.

The WIT ladies soccer club currently play in Division 1 of the College league and are looking to regain their place in the Premier League once again. The club is currently in a rebuilding stage with a number of long serving and experienced players lost from previous years teams. The club have traditionally been one of WIT’s best run both on and off the field and this coming year will be a big test for the club. New players are always welcome and under the current coaching structure, the team are playing some good football and are building a new team that will challenge for the highest honours once again in the very near future.

Contact:

sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

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Ultimate Frisbee A newly established successful club

Your opportunity to join a club

within the college, ultimate Frisbee

Other

has proved to be quite a success

established in WIT and will be

in its short time of existence. It

looking for members once again

aims to establish a club which

this year include the following:

people can compete, socialise and improve or develop their ultimate

sports

clubs

l Cycling Club

sports hall every week there is a

l Darts Club

room to develop all these skills,

l Judo Club

and

l Mountaineering Club

various

intervarsity

tournaments each year it hopes to provide students with an exciting alternative sport to participate in throughout their time in WIT. Contact:

sport@wit.ie Phone: 051-302238

are

l Boxing Club

Frisbee skills. With training in the

with

that

l Orienteering Club l Outdoor Activity Club l Poker Club l Rowing Club l Sky Dive Club l Softball Club l Tennis Club l Volleyball Club Contact:

sport@wit.ie

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Societies in WIT The diversity of societies in Waterford Institute of Technology means that every taste is catered for. Aside from academic learning, interacting and socialising with other students can relieve the undue stress which college can bring. Get involved with a society in WIT and broaden your horizons, take time to experience new activities and have the opportunity to confine your extra time to meet new people and enjoy a new learning experience. With a host of societies from academic, cultural and political areas, there will be something to suit and interest all those seeking new challenges. Throughout the year there are a number of society balls, which take place including Social Care, Architecture, Law, Engineering and the famous Business ball. Becoming an active member of a society will for the duration of your time in WIT, ensure a fun and eventful break from your academic stresses and meet other students outside the academic environment. Academic Societies l Architectural Society l Art & Design Society l Business Society l Computer Society l Construction Management Society l Early Childhood Studies Society l Engineering Society l Forestry Society l Hospitality Society l Law Society l Music Society l Psychology Society l Science Society l Social Care Society l Visual Arts Society Cultural Societies l African Society l Chinese Students Society l Christian Union Society l Dance Society

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l DJ & Dance Music Society l Hackers Society l International Students Society l Irish Traditional Music Society l Dance Society l Journalism Society l LGBT Society l Mature Students’ Society l Poetry & Prose Society l WITless Gamers Society Political Societies l Labour Youth Society l Ógra Sinn Féin Society l Political Society l Young Fianna Fail Society l Young Fine Gael Society Contact:

clubsandsocs@wit.ie Phone: (051) 302238

Joining a club or society

You can join any club or society on the open days, these are days in the first weeks of college when all clubs and societies set up their stands, to which you can visit, ask question and join if you so wish. If you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t join during the clubs and societies open days, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too late! The

clubs

and

societies

office

will assist you to join any club or society during the year. The office is open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. If you notice that there is no club or society offering a particular activity, call to the clubs and societies office to discuss it. If you feel you are interested in setting up and running a club or society, you will be given a registration form and as much help as you require establishing your particular club or society.

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Sports Facilities Available WIT has a number of on site facilities, which help cater for the extensive range of sports offered in the college, to supplement these it has agreements with a number of local facility providers. Two of the major centres it uses are the Waterford Crystal Sports Centre pool, sports hall and astro pitch, and the Waterford Regional Sports Centre. The college is currently developing its own sports centre on its West Campus at Carriganore.

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WIT Sports Campus The first phase of the WIT Sports Campus project is now completed. The 50-acre development close to the Waterford city by-pass and outer ring road will provide a central and cohesive complex of sporting and recreational facilities for teams and individuals in the South East Region. Its location means that it is readily accessible from both the City and County and from the neighbouring counties

Kilkenny,

Tipperary

and Wexford. WIT Sports Campus amenity is strategically placed on the new bypass around Waterford City and this will mean that the site will be readily accessible to all users.

providing sporting facilities that the

serve the needs of WIT teams and

South-East can be proud of. These

also a variety of local juvenile,

facilities will be widely used by all

junior and senior teams.

groups in the region and nationally. WIT can now become leaders and pioneers in sporting provision and health promotion for the benefit of the South-East region and to

Phase one is completed and includes: l Three full sized floodlight grass pitches

maintains parity with other parts of

l One top class GAA approved all weather pitch (full sized GAA or two soccer pitches)

the country.

l Cricket pitch

The two main strategies for the

l 2 km undulating outdoor run

future of Irish sport are; Participation

l 8 first class changing facilities

(to break down barriers and to

l Physiotherapy rooms

increase/maintain

l Officials rooms

ensure that the region and institute

participation

throughout life) and Performance (to create an environment that will facilitate the development of the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sporting ability). By providing a facility that is inclusive and accessible to all within the

l Team meeting rooms l Pavilion and viewing gallery. The next phases will include: l Large multi purpose Sports Hall

This facility at Carriganore has

college and the community we

l Free weights room

the

implement

can deliver for the Institute, the

participation,

southeast and the nation on these

l Machine weights room

three

potential

strategies;

performance

and

excellence

l Cardiovascular room

strategies. The uniqueness of this

pursuing excellence in academic

facility will allow the Institute to be

l First Aid Facility

programmes and research and by

a leader in the provision of sport

providing inclusive facilities for the

l Conference room(s)

and recreation in the 21st century.

wider community. One of the main attractions will be Third level Institutions have to be

the full size GAA floodlit all-weather

pioneers in changing Irish society

pitch. The first in Ireland to pass the

for the better.

l Offices l Changing room l Fixed orienteering course

WIT already has

new GAA Standard for GAA Pitches.

l Water Sports Marina / Pontoon

been to the forefront in providing

Waterford city has no all-weather

personnel

the

pitch of a size that would cater for

l Studios

development of sport in Ireland.

a GAA game and only two that are

WIT has now advanced this trend by

standard size for Soccer. It would

help

with

To follow developments, go to

www.witsportscampus.ie Page 21

Directions to W.I.T Sports Ca

Directions to WIT Sports Campus: From Dublin or Limerick: • Take the N25 signposted Cork across the new Suir Bridge.

Cork, Dungarvan, Limerick. N25

Kilkenny, Dublin, Wexford.

• Take the first left after the toll plaza, signposted Waterford South / Tramore. • Stay left onto the outer ring road. At the WIT West Campus roundabout, take the second exit, the Sports Campus is on your left. From Cork: • Take the N25, signposted Dublin / Rosslare, at the Kilmeaden roundabout (second exit). • On that road take the first exit left, signposted Waterford South / Tramore. • Cross the flyover onto the outer ring road. • At the WIT West Campus Roundabout take the second exit. The Sports Campus is on your left. From Waterford: • Take the old N25, Cork Road, to the roundabout at B&Q. • Take third exit, travelling towards the roundabout on the old Kilmeaden Road. • Take the second exit which will bring you to the WIT Sports Campus roundabout. • Take the first exit: WIT Sports Campus is on the left.

W.I.T Cork Campus

Directions to WIT Sports Campus:

From Dublin or Limerick, Take the N25 signposted Cork across the new Suir Take the first left after the toll plaza, signposted W Tramore. Stay left onto the outer ring road. At the WIT West take the second exit, the Sports Campus is on your

From Cork, Take the N25, signposted Dublin, Rosslare, at the K roundabout take the second exit. On that road take the first exit left, signposted Wat Tramore. Come across the flyover onto the outer ring road. At the WIT West Campus roundabout take the seco on is your TheCampus sports ishall theleft. main hive of activity

WIT Sports Hall

forWaterford, all of the indoor sports clubs in WIT. From Take the old N25 Cork Road to the roundabout at B Everything from Basketball, Volleyball, Take thirdTable exit, Tennis travelling the roundabout o Badminton, andtowards all of the Martial Road. Arts takes there each week. There Take the place second exit which will bring you is to the WI roundabout. also an opportunity for students wanting to

Take firstto exit: WIT Sports Campus is on the lef play fivethe a side book it on a once off basis,

these bookings can be made through the Fitness Suite.

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WIT Fitness Suite The fitness suite is situated on the main campus of WIT; it has a full range of user friendly aerobic and strength training equipment. The

staff

will

provide

fitness

programmes to the beginner, the fitness conscious and the elite athlete. Classes in Aerobics and Circuit Training take place twice each week and are open to all students and staff.

Waterford Crystal

Other facilities used by WIT:

Sports & Leisure Centre

Waterford Regional

This Sports Centre is just 500

Sports Centre

metres from the main Cork Road Campus; the pitches there are used by all of the WIT field sports clubs. The Centre also has a swimming pool (the home of WIT Swimming

The home of the WIT Athletic Club, the Waterford RSC has one of the finest athletic tracks in the Country. The Centre also has an excellent Pitch & Putt course, which

Some other outside facilities that are used by our clubs: Surf Club: T-Bay Surf School Tramore, Co. Waterford. Equestrian Club: Stone Haven Stables.

and Lifesaving Club), gym, sauna

is open to our students, or if you

Motor Sport Club:

and steam room, all of which are

prefer the longer game, the nearby

Kiltorcan Karting Track.

open to WIT students at reduced

Williamstown Municipal Golf Course

Boxing Club:

rates. Pitches in the Waterford

offers a special student rate. The

St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boxing Club.

Crystal Sports & Leisure Centre are

WIT Premier Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soccer Club

only available to Official WIT Clubs

play their home games in the RSC

and must be booked through the

on the pitch used for Waterford

Clubs and Societies Office.

United FC home games.

Rowing Club: Waterford Boat Club. Kickboxing Club: Tycor Kickboxing Club.

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WIT Sports Scholarship Programme Waterford Institute of Technology offers

very

attractive

and

extensive scholarship programme. The main thrust of all scholarships offered by WIT is in the area of services and benefits available to the recipients. These include: l Academic Mentoring Support. l Strength and Conditioning. l Sports Science Supportâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;access to nutrition, psychology etc. l Technical Support. l Medical Facilities.

WIT Munster Council Scholarship Recipients 2010-11

Any prospective or current WIT student can apply for a sport scholarship

and

have

their

application considered; a condition of receiving a scholarship is that the applicant must be on, or accepted onto, a full-time course in WIT. Most

Sport

Scholarships

are

awarded at the Bronze level, with an opportunity for all recipients to move on to Silver and Gold levels. In some circumstances scholarships can be awarded at the Silver or Gold levels without the applicant having received the Bronze award. 1st Year WIT Bronze Scholarship Recipients 2010-11

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Bronze

Silver

Gold

Bronze scholarships are open to all

Students can apply for a Silver

sports and are generally given to

Scholarship at the start of their 3rd

prospective and new students on

year in college. These students will

entry to WIT. This scholarship is

generally have received a Bronze

Students can apply for a Gold Scholarship at the start of their fourth year in college. These students will generally have received a Silver level scholarship, but it will also be made available to students who have excelled in their sport in their three years in college, but were not in the scholarship programme.

also available to students who have completed first year in college and have demonstrated above average potential and commitment to a WIT sport club. The recipient will receive financial support in addition to the extensive support

services

year

one.

Based on an assessment of their contribution to their sport/club after year one, the recipient will again receive more financial support in year two along with all the support services.

Scholarship, but it will also be made available to students who have excelled in their sport in their two years in college, but were not on the scholarship programme. Students

receiving

Silver

Scholarships will have demonstrated their potential and commitment to their sport and WIT club and will be completing at a high level. The recipient will receive financial support in addition to all of the support services available within

Students receiving Gold Scholarships will have demonstrated their potential and commitment to their sport and WIT club and should have the potential to compete at an even higher level. The recipient will receive financial support in addition to all of the support services available within the scholarship programme.

the scholarship programme.

Athletic Performance Module

GAA Scholarships Munster Council part-fund a number of GAA scholarship awards. These awards are available in hurling, menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gaelic football and camogie. Application forms for these are available through the WIT GAA office, Tel: 051-302239 or from the Clubs & Societies Office.

The athletic performance module provides the student with the necessary skills to enhance their athletic potential while attending college and pursuing their academic programme. Following the completion of the module, participants will be leaders in WIT within their respective sports and at the forefront of their respective sports on a national level. Provide Student Athletes with the relevant tools to enable them to balance their sporting and academic commitments and achieve excellence in each.

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Clubs and Societies Recognition Awards The WIT Clubs and Societies Recognition

Award

award

for

monetary

members of clubs/societies who have made a positive contribution to their club/ society during their time here in Waterford Institute of Technology. This award will be given to individuals who have shown an outstanding level of commitment and

who have given outstanding service

Coaching

on the field of play for their college

This award is open to students who have helped coach/manage a college team during their time here as a student. This culture of student coaching has been invaluable over a sustained period of time here in WIT and has helped improve the standard of performance of many of the

classified in terms of the

Awards are presented at the Annual WIT Awards Ceremony in April each year.

The Clubs and Societies Recognition

have/are performing at a consistent and be

The Clubs And Societies Recognition

Sports Performance

society with distinction. can

WIT.

How To Apply:

This award is open to students who

contribution

team during their time studying at

Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sports teams.

have represented their club/

This

This will include prominent players

outstanding level on the field of play for their club during their time in the Institute.

Award Application Form can be obtained from either the Clubs & Societies Office or the WIT GAA Office.

following:

Administration work This award is open to students who have helped with the efficient

running

their

club/society through their role on their club/society committee. Examples of this would include: assisting in the fundraising for the club/ society,

the

organisation

of any events held by your club/society throughout the year, or helping in the day to day running of your club/ society

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Clubs & Societies Recognition Award Winners, 2011

A quick guide to all courses at WIT Business: Course Name

Code

Level

Department

Years

BA (Hons) in Accounting

WD084

Business Accountancy & Economics

BA (Hons) in Business Management with Law

WD079

Business Accountancy & Economics

BA (Hons) in Finance & Investment

WD160

Business Accountancy & Economics

Higher Certificate in Business Studies

WD003

Business Accountancy & Economics

Bachelor of Business

WD159

Business Accountancy & Economics

BA (Hons) in Financial Services

WD136

Business Accountancy & Economics

2 add-on

BA (Hons) in Business Information Systems

WD122

Business Accountancy & Economics

2 add-on

Bachelor of Business (Hons)

WD048

Business Management & Organisation

Bachelor of Business (Hons) (French Option)

WD049

Business Management & Organisation

Bachelor of Business (Hons) (German Option)

WD080

Business Management & Organisation

BA (Hons) in International Business

WD134

Business Management & Organisation

BA (Hons) in Marketing

WD095

Business Management & Organisation

BSc (Hons) in Retail Management

WD127

Business Management & Organisation

Health Sciences: Course Name

Code

Level

Department

Years

BSc (Hons) in General Nursing

WD116

Health Sciences Nursing

BSc (Hons) in Psychiatric Nursing

WD117

Health Sciences Nursing

BSc (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing

WD120

Health Sciences Nursing

4 3

Bachelor of Business in Recreation & Sport Management

WD019

Health Sciences Health, Sport & Exercise Science

Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Recreation & Sport Management

WD051

Health Sciences Health, Sport & Exercise Science

1 add-on

BA (Hons) in Health Promotion

WD124

Health Sciences Health, Sport & Exercise Science

BA (Hons) in Exercise & Health Studies

WD125

Health Sciences Health, Sport & Exercise Science

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Education: Course Name

Code

BSc (Hons) in Airline Transport Operations

Level 8

Department Education Adult & Continuing Education

Years 3

Humanities: Course Name

Code

Level

Department

Years

BA (Hons) in Psychology

WD163

Humanities Applied Arts

Bachelor of Arts (Hons)

WD200

Humanities Applied Arts

Higher Certificate in Arts in Legal Studies

WD013

Humanities Applied Arts

BA in Legal Studies in International Trade

WD033

Humanities Applied Arts

1 add-on

BA in Legal Studies

WD073

Humanities Applied Arts

1 add-on

BA (Hons) in Legal Studies with Business

WD053

Humanities Applied Arts

1 add-on

BA (Hons) in Legal Studies

WD140

Humanities Applied Arts

BA (Hons) in Criminal Justice Studies

WD150

Humanities Applied Arts

BA in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

WD018

Humanities Applied Arts

BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

WD135

Humanities Applied Arts

BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

WD052

Humanities Applied Arts

1 add-on

BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies

WD149

Humanities Applied Arts

Higher Certificate in Business in Hospitality Operations

WD039

Humanities Languages, Tourism & Hospitality Studies

BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management

WD091

Humanities Languages, Tourism & Hospitality Studies

BA (Hons) in Tourism Marketing

WD148

Humanities Languages, Tourism & Hospitality Studies

Advanced Certificate in Hospitality Studies

Humanities Languages, Tourism & Hospitality Studies

National Certificate in Professional Cookery

Humanities Languages, Tourism & Hospitality Studies

National Certificate in Tourism with Business

Humanities Languages, Tourism & Hospitality Studies

BA (Hons) in Music

WD027

Humanities Creative & Performing Arts

BA (Hons) in Visual Art

WD152

Humanities Creative & Performing Arts

BA (Hons) in Design (Visual Communications)

WD137

Humanities Creative & Performing Arts

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Science: Course Name

Code

Level

Department

Years

Higher Certificate in Science in Agricultural Science

WD009