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Aikido AmericAn FootbAll Archery Athletics bAdminton bAsketbAll (lAdies)

bAsketbAll (men’s) boAt (lAdies) boAt (men’s) boxing cAmogie cAnoe cApoeirA cAving

& potholing cricket cycling dodgebAll equestriAn Fencing gAelic FootbAll (lAdies)

gAelic FootbAll (men’s) golF (lAdies) golF (men’s) hAndbAll hockey (lAdies) hockey

(men’s) hurling Judo kArAte kickboxing (lAu gAr) kite kung Fu shAolin lAcrosse

mixed mArtiAl Arts mountAineering netbAll ninJutsu olympic hAndbAll orienteering

pool & snooker riFle rugby (lAdies) rugby (men’s) sAiling snowsports soFtbAll

soccer (women’s) soccer (men’s) squAsh sub AquA surF swimming & wAterpolo tAble

tennis tAekwon-do tAi chi chuAn tennis trAmpoline ultimAte volleybAll windsurFing

wrestling Aikido AmericAn FootbAll Archery Athletics bAdminton bAsketbAll (lAdies)

























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UCD sports clubs are at the center of student sport at the University. The Athletic Union Council (AUC) is the governing body for UCD sports clubs and all UCD sports clubs are affiliated with the AUC. Clubs provide a huge range of opportunities to train, play, and compete in sport, no matter what your passion, ability or level. Although competition is a feature of many of the sports at UCD, clubs also cater for students who may not wish to compete but want to train in a particular sport for the health and fitness benefits. Whether you want to try out a new sport or continue training in a sport you are already familiar with, UCD sports clubs invite you to get involved. You can join most sports clubs at any time throughout the year and the majority of the clubs organise new member and/or introductory training sessions.

Getting involved in a sports club is an ideal way to keep fit, learn a new skill, meet people with similar interests, as well as provide a welcome break from academic life. UCD sports clubs are student-run and student-led so you can play your sport and if you wish also lead and develop your club. With over 60 sports clubs to choose from ranging from team sports, adventure sports, water sports to martial arts, there should be something to meet your needs!

If you can’t find a club that interests you, then set up your own, contact Suzanne Bailey in the Sports Office (tel. 716 2208) who will be delighted to provide information on how to set up a new club.

So make the most of your time in UCD and get involved. Involvement in UCD sports clubs will ensure that your time at UCD is a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding experience!

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Published by UCD Athletic Union Council, August 2009. Editorial: Suzanne Bailey & Georgina Dwyer. Design: Advantage Point. UCD Athletic Union Council reserves all copyright on all materials published in this issue. Unauthorised reproduction in whole or part is prohibited. The information contained herein is correct at time of going to press and may be subject to change. It is important to note that the main communication channels in UCD are electronic so students should regularly refer to online information via www.ucd.ie/sport.

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SportS Expo:Visit the club stands at the Sports Expo in association with Bank of Ireland, which will take place from September 14th to 17th 2009 inclusive. Located in Hall B of the Sports Centre, the Sports Expo will open each day from 10am to 5pm. All 62 clubs will be participating in the event, with club officials providing information on their activities.

trialS or training SESSion:Attend trials which most of the competitive team sports hold in the early part of the season. See posters, websites and notice boards for details.

Attend a training or practice session arranged by a club. Times and venues are available at the Sports Centre reception

For specific information on the:

Rugby Club: John McClean 01 716 2184

basketball: Conor Meany 086 3986393

Rowing: John Holland 087 2592755

gaeliC games (gaeliC Football, HuRling, Camogie and Handball): David Billings 01 716 2402

soCCeR Club oR tHe supeRleague: Diarmuid McNally 01 716 2142

rEFrEShErS Day:Attend Refreshers Day, which will be held for one day in early February in the UCD Student Centre. Whether you missed out on joining a club earlier in the year or want to try something new, or have just registered for one semester, why not come along and talk to the various club officials and see what is on offer. The full program of events will be published on the UCD Sport website and the UCD Events Calendar.

noticE BoarDS & WEBSitESClubs have notice boards in the John Henry Newman Building and/or the Sports Centre, which carry details of activities. They also advertise for new members in University publications and on posters. In addition, a number of clubs also have their own websites. See the Club Directory for further details.

If you have any difficulty with following any of the above routes, please contact the

SportS office 01 716 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/sport

You can join ucD SportS clubS at anYtime During the Year.

Something for everyoneUCD sports clubs invite you to get involved. You have a number of different opportunities to join the UCD club of your choice:

Join now!

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.ucd.ie/sport/ www.ucd.ie/sport

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Club ContaCt peRson pHone e-mail websiteAikido Kenan Handzic 086 126 0776 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/aikido

American Football Richard Chambers 085 845 3023 [email protected]

Archery James Ryan 086 055 0088 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/archery

Athletics Ronan Daly 086 365 5750 [email protected] www.ucdac.com

Badminton Kevin Ryan 085 711 1341 [email protected]

Basketball (Ladies) Georgina Dwyer (01) 716 2183 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/sport

Basketball (Men’s) Conor Meany 086 398 6393 [email protected] www.ucdmarian.com

Boat (Ladies) Naomi Fearon 085 818 5527 [email protected]

Boat (Men’s) Pat Courtis 087 795 5198 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/boat-men

Boxing Thibault Claudon 085 736 8546 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/boxing

Camogie David Billings 01 716 2402 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/gaa

Canoe Roger Thomas 086 165 6781 [email protected] www.ucdcanoeclub.com

Capoeira Douglas Barbin 087 791 5583 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/sport/capoeira.html

Caving & Potholing Brigid Houlihan Kevin Lally

087 691 3922 083 308 3980

[email protected] www.ucdcaving.com

Cricket Usman Haroon [email protected]

Cycling [email protected] www.ucd.ie/cycling

Dodgeball Declan Bourke 087 610 3457 [email protected]

Equestrian Louise O’Brien 087 976 7399 [email protected] www.ucdequestrian.org

Fencing Brendan Farrell 086 395 6127 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/fencing

Gaelic Football (Ladies) David Billings (01) 716 2402 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/gaa

Gaelic Football (Men’s) David Billings (01) 716 2402 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/gaa

Golf (Ladies) www.ucd.ie/sport

Golf (Men’s) Gerry Kelly 087 973 2039

Handball David Billings (01) 716 2402 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/gaa

Hockey (Ladies) Megan Tennant Humphreys 086 892 0897 [email protected] www.ucdladieshockey.com

Hockey (Men’s) Stephen Tennant Humphries 086 154 7330 [email protected] www.ucdhockey.com

Hurling David Billings (01) 716 2402 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/gaa

Judo Sarah Dunne 087 757 6641 [email protected] www.freewebs.com/ucdjudoclub/

Karate Danny Flynn 087 748 9772 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/karate

Kickboxing (Lau Gar) Joseph Fitzpatrick [email protected] www.ucd.ie/laugar

“Can’t find a club that interests you? Then set up your own!”

http://www.ucd.ie/aikido


http://www.ucdmarian.com/

http://www.ucdcanoeclub.com/


http://www.ucd.ie/sport/capoeira.htm

http://www.ucdcaving.com/


http://www.ucd.ie/cycling

http://www.ucd.ie/fencing


http://www.freewebs.com/ucdjudoclub/

http://www.ucd.ie/laugar

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Club ContaCt peRson pHone e-mail websiteKite Phil Meagher 086 350 1021 [email protected] or www.ucdkiteclub.com

Kung Fu Shaolin Robert Bannon 086 825 5108 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/shaolin

Lacrosse Martin Scanlon 087 056 1114 [email protected] www.ucdlacrosse.com

Mixed Martial Arts Bobby O’Leary 087 934 7671 [email protected] www.bebo.com/ucdmma

Mountaineering Clare Ryan 087 419 6911 [email protected] www.ucdmountaineeringclub.com

Netball Anna Heffernan 085 721 5029 [email protected]

Ninjutsu Daryl Caplice [email protected]

Olympic Handball Andrea Ongaro 087 662 6017 [email protected] ucdhandball.blogspot.com/

Orienteering Christian Foley-Fisher 087 256 8066 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/ucdore

Pool & Snooker Steven O’Reilly 087 268 3731 [email protected]

Rifle John Cooper 087 215 5082 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/rifle

Rugby (Ladies) Meghan Tyner 087 920 2542 [email protected]

Rugby (Men’s) John McClean (01) 716 2184 [email protected] www.ucdrugby.com

Sailing Christine Lynch 087 916 1404 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/sailing

Snowsports Shane Given 087 131 1044 [email protected] www.ucd.snowsports.com

Softball Padraic Duffy 087 052 7198 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/softball

Soccer (Women’s) Jenna Geiran 087 918 4360 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/womenssoccer

Soccer (Men’s) Diarmuid McNally (01) 716 2142 [email protected] www.ucdsoccer.com

Squash Michael Fox 087 904 1293 [email protected]

Sub Aqua Fearghal King 087 775 6427 [email protected] www.ucdsac.org

Surf Colm Mac Eoin 086 105 0564 [email protected]

Swimming & Waterpolo Niall McCauley 087 958 5596 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/sport/swimming.htm

Table Tennis Sean O’Gorman [email protected]

Taekwon-Do Jamie Keating 087 315 3580 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/tkd

Tai Chi Chuan Cliona Roche [email protected] www.ucd.ie/taichi/

Tennis Brian Gibney 087 743 2404 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/tennis

Trampoline Louise McGlynn 086 404 7968 [email protected] www.ucdtramp.com

Ultimate Naoise O’Ciardha 087 767 8276 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/ultimate

Volleyball Thomas Holz [email protected] www.ucd.ie/ucdvball/

Windsurfing Ronan Hunt x 087 767 8276 [email protected] www.ucdwindsurf.com

Wrestling Conor Ebbs 086 335 4134 [email protected] www.ucdwrestling.com

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http://www.ucd.ie/shaolin


http://www.dublinlacrosse.com/


http://www.ucd.ie/mountain

http://ucdhandball.blogspot.com/

http://www.ucd.ie/ucdore

http://www.ucd.ie/rifle

http://www.ucdrugby.com/

http://www.ucd.ie/womenssoccer

http://www.ucdsoccer.com/


http://www.ucd.ie/taichi/

http://www.ucd.ie/ultimate

http://www.ucd.ie/ucdvball/

http://www.ucdwrestling.com/

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UCD Sport ClUbSaikiDo“The Art of Peace” is a Japanese Art concentrating not on punching or kicking opponents but rather on using an opponent’s own energy to throw or pin them. It is suited to people of varying physical strength, irrespective of age or sex. Classes are held in the Sports Centre with qualified instructors. Everyone is welcome either to watch or to participate in a class.

aikiDo: Kenan Handzic 086 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/aikido

amErican FootBallIntroduced to the sporting menu at UCD last year, American Football is a sport growing in popularity in Ireland. Although a full contact version of the sport is played, the club introduces members to the sport by playing “Flag” American football (a non-contact version). The club enters a team in the Irish American Football League. Newcomers to the sport are welcome.

american football: Richard Chambers 085 [email protected]

archEryThe facilities and training offered by the Archery Club are second to none. All equipment is supplied and senior members train beginners initially. Extra coaching with an official IAAA coach is also offered from November onwards. There is no grading (all are equal), which means you can jump in at any time of the year and enjoy the sport and the club’s social activities. Whether you want to fill a trophy cabinet or just relieve some stress, the Archery club has a level to suit you.

archerY:James Ryan 086 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/archery

http://www.ucd.ie/aikido

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athlEticSThe Athletics Club has produced more Olympians and World Championship competitors than any other UCD sports club. The club has traditionally represented the pinnacle of sport in the University and now provides

activities for all abilities and all levels of participation. Teams compete in Track & Field, Road Relay, Mountain Running and Cross Country

Intervarsities, as well as the annual Colours event with

Trinity. Training is provided all year for jumps, throws, sprints and distance athletes. The club also

facilitates beginners and fun runners with circuit sessions

and meet & train groups. The club also has a vibrant social scene. So whatever your event or your ability level why not check out the UCD Athletics Club.

athleticS: Ronan Daly086 3655750 [email protected] www.ucdac.com

BaDmintonThe Badminton Club attracts a large number of members each year, ranging from complete novices to international competitors. The club has four training sessions per week with specific nights allocated to team training and beginners/social players. The competitive side of the club is very strong and most years see a UCD team competing in the semi-finals or finals of the Dublin & District Leagues or in the University Championships. The club claims to have an extremely attractive social side and particularly welcomes newcomers to the sport with specific coaching sessions provided for newcomers.

baDminton: Kevin Ryan 085 [email protected]

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BaSkEtBall (mEn’S)The Men’s Basketball Club fields four teams in the Dublin Leagues, as well as competing in intervarsity competition. The Sports Centre is home for the club, which is always anxious to attract new players. Trials are held at the start of the Academic year. Highlights of previous seasons include the senior teams success in the University Championships and reaching the National League Semi-finals. The amalgamation of the club with Marian to form UCD Marian for all national competitions is set to continue in 2009/2010 with home Superleague matches played in the Sports Centre on Saturday nights.

men’S baSketball: Conor Meany 0863986393 [email protected] www.ucdmarian.com

BaSkEtBall (laDiES’)The Ladies Basketball Club is not only one of the most well-established women’s clubs on campus, it is also one of the fastest growing clubs having recently expanded the number of teams it fields to include 3 Dublin League teams and an intervarsity team. The club has also been involved in the promotion of wheelchair sports and currently fields a mixed (ladies and men’s) wheelchair team.

Team trials are held at the beginning of the academic year and all those interested are encouraged to attend. However, if you are more interested in playing on a casual basis, drop in to one of the wheelchair teams scrimmage sessions (all welcome) or to one of the social games organised by the club during the week in the Sports Centre.

laDieS baSketball: Georgina Dwyer 01 716 2183 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/sport

http://www.ucdmarian.com/


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BoatRowing is one of the few sports in which the use of body and mind in complete unison with others is paramount to success. University rowing is done mainly in 8 and 4-man boats where the importance of teamwork is greatest.

The Ladies and Men’s Boat Clubs are separate clubs, however, both share the distinction of being among the most active and successful in University sport. Both clubs place a great deal of emphasis on novices and a priority is the introduction of students with no previous experience. Although the sport requires a high level of

fitness and technical ability, beginners build their strength, stamina and

technical proficiency very quickly under expert coaches.

Most of the UCD rowers only take up the sport at

University and do so with much success. A wide programme of competitive activities is a feature of ladies and men’s rowing including Heads of the River and all national regattas as well as visits to foreign regattas. “Land” training takes place during the week in the Sports Centre with river activities at weekends.

laDieS boat: Naomi Fearon 085 8185527 [email protected]

men’S boat: Pat Courtis 087 [email protected]/boat-men

BoxingBoxing is often seen a sport for big men, but the club actively encourages students both big and small, male and female to participate in the sport. New and experienced boxers are encouraged to participate in intervarsity competitions and other organised tournaments.

The club also facilitates students to take up boxing for self-defence or for fitness purposes. Activities include bag punching, pad work, shadow boxing, as well as sparring. All training sessions take place in the Sports Centre and sparring sessions are held under the watchful eye of expert instructors. All major equipment required is provided by the club.

boxing: Thibault Claudon: 085 7368546 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/boxing

Becoming a member of a sports

club is not only a good way to

stay or get in shape and to deal

with the stress that student life

might cause; it is also a great

way to meet people and make

friends, especially when you

are new to the University.

nanette Schuppers

UcD Boxing club.

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camogiEThe change in the camogie season from the autumn/winter/spring period to summer time and the introduction of the 15-a-side game has resulted in a change of emphasis for the Camogie Club which fields three teams and welcomes newcomers.

All the emphasis is now on intervarsity competition with the Ashbourne Cup and the All Ireland League the highlight. The Freshers Tournament is also an attractive event and the club’s target for the year will be to regain the Ashbourne Cup. Training is held on a regular basis and the club boasts a great social and friendly atmosphere.

camogie: David Billings 01 716 2402 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/gaa

canoEThe club’s activities take in all kayak disciplines including racing, freestyle, surf-kayaking and whitewater. River trips take place almost every weekend during the year to rivers such as the Boyne.

New members quickly gain proficiency and emphasis is placed on fun, safe river trips. The sport is open to all, with no previous experience necessary. All equipment and instruction is provided by the club. The club boasts a great social and friendly atmosphere with many weekends away.

canoe: Roger Thomas 086 [email protected]

capoEiraCapoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines athletic movements from dances and martial arts. Capoeira encompasses art, music, language and movement. It is a mixture of rhythm and agility, suitable for any age and fitness level. It provides strength, flexibility, and overall fitness. It is a great way to meet new people and learn a new language and culture. Two qualified capoeira instructors facilitate training sessions. Beginners are most welcome.

capoeira: Douglas Barbin:087 7915583 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/sport/capoeira.html

http://www.ucdcanoeclub.com/


http://www.ucd.ie/sport/capoeira.htm

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caving & potholingCaving is a sport for anyone wondering what exists underground. It consists of exploration of huge caverns to small passageways via hiking or climbing, or along ropes for the vertical potholes. Regular trips to various parts of Ireland with qualified leaders are made catering for all ranges of ability. A great deal of emphasis is placed on safety procedures with tutorials and subsidised First Aid courses held throughout the year. The club has an active social life with weekly gatherings and regular social events throughout the year.

caving & potholing: Brigid Houlihan 087 6913922 or

Kevin Lally 083 3083980 [email protected] www.ucdcaving.com

crickEtCricket is a fun and social team sport. Members of all abilities are catered for, whether you are interested in a social game or more serious competition, the Cricket Club provides an environment in which all members can enjoy the sport. All training and matches are played in local cricket grounds close to Belfield. The club competes in the Intervarsities, Colours and friendly fixtures throughout the season.

cricket: Usman Haroon [email protected]

cycling Cyclists of all disciplines and abilities are welcome to join. The club caters for leisure cyclists and also those with a competitive edge who wish to compete in “Cycling Ireland” road or mountain biking races. Training spins are at weekends and commence in October while racing beings in March and continues right through the summer months. The UCD Cycling Club is the most successful third level cycling team in Ireland, registering stage victories in a number of major “Cycling Ireland” events as well as recording numerous victories at intervarsity level in mountain biking and road racing.

cYcling: [email protected] www.ucd.ie/cycling

http://www.ucdcaving.com/


http://www.ucd.ie/cycling

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DoDgEBallDodgeball is a newly emerging sport, and is becoming very popular in the USA and the UK. It is a game that can be played by everyone, both competitively and for fun. It can be played indoors and outdoors, with mixed and single sex teams of 6 or 10 players. The club aims to promote the sport and encourage participation at all levels. Club officials claim that all you need to know is how to dodge and be enthusiastic about the age-old playground game - turned serious!

DoDgeball: Laura McKenna 087 [email protected]

EqUEStrian The Equestrian Club, which includes the Veterinary Medicine Equestrian Club, caters for almost every equestrian interest from Dressage, Showjumping, Cross Country, Polocross and even Tetrathlon. Horses are provided for all riders at every competition. All standards are encouraged to join the lessons being provided at some of Ireland’s top establishments. The club also ensures a fantastic social experience for all its members with events and trips being arranged throughout the year. Whatever your level, a fun and successful year is assured.

equeStrian: Louise O’Brien 087 [email protected]

FEncingThe Fencing Club is now entering its 55th year, making it one of the oldest sports clubs in the University. The sport itself allows much more individuality than most, as the three weapons of fencing each have distinct and different styles, allowing you to choose the game that suits you best.

The club is committed to making the sport accessible to as many people as possible, and provides coaching for all levels, with special focus on helping beginners master the basics. The club provides all equipment.

Along with the many prestigious national and international competitions UCD fencers attend throughout the year, all members are invited to partake in social nights, weekends away and special events.

fencing: Brendan Farrell 086 3956127 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/fencing

http://www.ucd.ie/fencing

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gaElic FootBallOne of the most popular field games for men and women with a rich tradition at Belfield, Gaelic football continues to thrive by attracting players of all levels. In the men’s club the Sigerson Cup is the highlight of the intervarsity year and produces magnificent football contests in the winter months. The senior team also competes in the Higher Education League, which is now tied into Sigerson qualification adding to the League’s importance. UCD also competes in the Dublin Senior Football Championship, which is the gateway for entry into the AIB All Ireland Club Championship. UCD won this in 1974, 1975 and more recently in 2002 and 2006, one of the clubs ambitions is to again win this coveted trophy.

The Ladies Gaelic Football Club was set up in 1992, since then the club has gone from strength to strength now fielding four teams in both the Higher Education League and Third Level Championships. This UCD club has proven to be a dominant force in intervarsity competition with victories in the Harney Cup, the Lynch Shield, the O’Connor Cup as well as numerous League titles at all levels in recent years. The club caters for all levels of ability and also has a very active social scene. All are welcomed to get involved, especially those who wish to coach or become involved in administration.

gaelic football: David Billings 01 [email protected]/gaa

golFBoth the men’s and women’s clubs play out of student friendly golf courses in Dublin. Students taking advantage of the club membership enjoy the benefits of playing top championship courses at the many outings that are organized during the year.

Special attention is given to beginners and those with high handicaps. Both clubs welcome players of all standards. Coaching is organised in the evening time from October in local driving ranges, with team practices also arranged in preparation for competitions.

Competitive activity for both clubs this season includes the Intervarsities, the annual Colours match, the Irish College Golf Association League as well as the main senior open club cups. Although the clubs have produced a number of well-known international golfers, emphasis is equally placed on introducing the sport to newcomers

golf: Gerry Kelly 087 9732039


http://www.ucd.ie/gaa

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hanDBallThe Handball Club is one of the oldest established clubs in the University and competes both domestically and on the international stage. It is a fast traditional sport requiring high levels of fitness, played as singles or doubles in the handball alley in the Sports Centre. Handball is like squash but without the rackets. The club competes in both disciplines i.e. 40X20 and 60X30 courts. The club has enjoyed much success in recent years, culminating in an individual gold for Marianne Rushe at the World Collegiate Handball Championships in America in 2009. Beginners are always welcome, with training on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6.30pm in the Sports Centre.

hanDball: David Billings 01 716 2402 [email protected]/gaa

hockEy (laDiES & mEn’S)Hockey is an extremely popular field game at Belfield with all levels catered for in both clubs. The ladies club enjoyed a fantastic season in 2009, with the first team securing an historic victory in the Irish Senior Cup for the first time in 58 years beating reigning champions Pegasus 4-1 in the final. The club fields seven teams each season all of which benefit from top level coaching and train at least twice a week. The clubs competitive programme includes the Leinster League, Irish Senior Cup, Leinster Cup, Intervarsities and Colours competitions. Trials will be held in September so watch out for notices on the website or notice board in the Arts block for details.

UCD Men’s Hockey club fields three teams, each competing in an official Leinster League. The first team will compete in Division 1 of the Leinster League this season under new coach John McInroy. The 2nd team will compete in Division 3 and the 3rd team will compete in Division 8. The club trains twice a week and as well as the league, the club also competes in many cup competitions such as the Irish Senior & Junior Cups, Intervarsities and the annual Colours match.

Although the focus in the clubs is primarily hockey orientated a great deal of emphasis is placed on social activities.

laDieS hockeY: Megan Tennant Humphreys 086 8920897 [email protected]

men’S hockeY: Stephen Tennant Humphries

086 [email protected]

www.ucdhockey.com


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hUrlingStill one of the most popular Gaelic games at UCD, the club places great emphasis on incoming students in terms of advancement of skills and above all enjoyment of the game. The club attracts players from all parts of the country, all are welcome, especially those that wish to coach or get involved in administration. Teams are fielded at senior, intermediate and fresher levels in the Higher Education League and Championship. Prime target every year for the senior team is winning the prestigious Fitzgibbon Cup, (the Universities Championships), which UCD has won on thirty-two occasions.

Highlights of the fresher and intermediate year are the League and the Leinster Championship. The club also competes in the Dublin Senior Championship and the Walsh Cup, which they won for the first time in 2004, the only University ever to do so.

hurling: David Billings 01 [email protected]/gaa

JUDoAmong the many popular martial arts pursuits at Belfield, judo still maintains a position of prominence. A Japanese form of fighting incorporating elements of wrestling, jujitsu and aikido. Throws are the main component of judo with no kicking or punching allowed. Expert tuition is provided by the club that competes in every major national judo event, including the Intervarsities and all activities take place in the Sports Centre.

juDo: Sarah Dunne 087 [email protected]/ucdjudoclub/

karatEWhether you want to learn practical self defenses, improve your fitness and flexibility or simply want to meet new people and have a good time the Karate Club is the club for you! The club, which practices Shotokan Karate, focuses on improving muscular strength, flexibility, speed, co-ordination, balance and cardiovascular conditions of its members, as well as training for competitive events. As well as club training 3 times a week, the club boasts a very active social side, never missing the opportunity to celebrate the latest competition victory or grading. Beginners are always welcome.

karate: Danny Flynn 087 [email protected]/karate


http://www.freewebs.com/ucdjudoclub/

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lacroSSE Lacrosse is a team field sport originating with the Native American Indians. The object of the game is to use a stick with leather or mesh pocket to pass the solid rubber ball among teammates and into the opposition’s goal. Newcomers to the sport are most welcome. Training begins in September and takes place on the 11-a-side pitch on Monday and Thursday evenings. The club competes in several tournaments in Ireland, including Septoberfest, St. Paddy’s Day Tournament and Dublinfest (April). Each year the club also goes on at least two weekend trips abroad to play against teams around Europe.

lacroSSe: Martin Scanlon 087 [email protected] www.ucdlacrosse.com

kitEThe Kite club aims to introduce students to the various forms of high adrenaline kite sports, the most popular being kite surfing. The sport is all about getting outdoors and having fun. Lessons are available for members of all levels from professional instructors. Members also benefit from a wide range of land boarding and kite surfing equipment available. All are welcome to try out this exhilarating sport with weekend training on local beaches.

kite: Phil Meagher 086 [email protected]

kUng FU (Shaolin)The Shaolin (Kung Fu) Club teaches the Chinese martial arts of Wuzu Quan (Five Ancestors Fist) and Wuqi Quan (Emptiness Fist). The club teaches an entirely traditional syllabus (i.e. no competition-based sparring), with a team of internationally qualified instructors and visits from world-class Masters. Students require no previous knowledge of martial arts. So whether you are interested in developing fundamental to advanced self-defence skills, learning how to relax in stressful situations or simply wish to gain greater control of your body, the Shaolin Club has something to offer you.

Shaolin kung fu: Robert Bannon 086 8255108 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/shaolin

Joining a UcD sports club

was the best decision i made

in college…trips abroad,

nights out, the opportunities

to play your chosen sport all

week long and especially the

life long friends you make! i’d

recommend getting involved in

a sports club committee. the

organizational and leadership

skills you learn will stand by you

wherever you go after college.

it’s a great way to meet other

like-minded people from

other clubs and societies.

paddy o’leary

UcD lacrosse club. Photo courtesy of Lindie Naughton


http://www.dublinlacrosse.com/

http://www.ucd.ie/shaolin

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laU gar kickBoxingThe Lau Gar Kickboxing Club is one of the most popular martial arts clubs in the University. Usual training includes the traditional Chinese Lau Gar syllabus, kickboxing and sparring as well as aerobic fitness and flexibility. Two professional and qualified Lau Gar Ireland instructors facilitate training sessions. Training is aimed at the individual’s level of fitness, flexibility and aptitude, with a view to improving them all. Lau Gar is the ideal way to keep fit, learn self-defence and have fun too. Beginners are well catered

for and can hope to aspire to reach blue sash status by the end of the year.

lau gar kickboxing: Joseph [email protected] www.ucd.ie/laugar

mixED martial artSThis club offers Mixed Martial Arts, which it is claimed is a sport that has exploded in popularity in recent years. With a speciality in ground fighting (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) UCD’s Mixed Martial Arts Club does not neglect the other areas of this sport such as stand-up and clinch, making it as close to a complete fighting system as possible. The club caters for all levels and competitive activities include the Amateur NMA League and the National Submission Championships.

mixeD martial artS: Bobby O’Leary 087 9347671 [email protected] www.bebo.com/ucdmma

moUntainEEringClimbing is an exhilarating sport, which pushes mental and physical abilities to the limit. The club offers a safe and fun introduction to this life-long pursuit. As experience is gained the club has the resources to support mountaineering in big ranges such as the Alps. Many members are content to avail of the weekly hikes and regular weekend trips to some of the most beautiful and wild parts of Ireland. The Club takes part in several competitions throughout the year, at intervarsity and national level in climbing and bouldering. The club also has the enormous benefit of free access to the recently refurbished, state-of-the-art climbing wall in the Sports Centre. There is also an active social life attached to this club with numerous events organised throughout the year.

mountaineering: Clare Ryan 087 [email protected] www.ucdmountaineeringclub.com

http://www.ucd.ie/laugar


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nEtBall This popular international sport is ideal for anyone who likes to keep fit and enjoys team games. New members are always welcome with standards ranging from complete beginners to international players who are all catered for on the clubs three teams. Annual club events include Colours matches, Mixed Netball Tournament, League participation, Intervarsities and trips abroad. Whether you’re a beginner or highly advanced, you are welcome to get involved

netball: Anna Heffernan: 085 7215029 [email protected]

ninJUtSUNinjutsu is a traditional martial art with roots stretching back several thousand years. It was used by peasant clans to protect against incursions by samurai and others. Today the emphasis is on practical street defence, using balance and body movement with good knowledge of the human body and how it works. Strength is not a prime requirement, so this is an ideal form of self defence for both men and women. It helps to build the body, mind and spirit. Instruction is provided on weapons and traditional techniques, swords, staffs etc.

ninjutSu: Daryl [email protected]

olympic hanDBall Olympic Handball is a fast, tactical and physical team sport. Olympic Handball is one of the most popular sports in mainland Europe and is growing in popularity in Ireland. The club boasts a large number of international students and is an excellent place to meet new people from all over the world. Players of all levels are welcome to join this competitive and very social club. The club fields both men’s and women’s teams in the national leagues and the club calendar also includes a number of trips to national and international tournaments.

olYmpic hanDball: Andrea Ongaro 087 6626017 [email protected] ucdhandball.blogspot.com/

oriEntEEringOrienteering involves running around a course to locate control points shown on a map in the fastest possible time. The sport takes place mostly in forests, but also in parks, mountains, sand dunes and occasionally on streets. Anyone who enjoys running, walking, or outdoor sports will find orienteering ideal. All levels of ability are catered for, which has a strong social dimension. Competitive activity includes the Intervarsities, Leinster Leagues, Provincial and National Championships as well as international events. Newcomers are most welcome.

orienteering: Christan Foley-Fisher 087 [email protected]/ucdore

http://ucdhandball.blogspot.com/

http://www.ucd.ie/ucdore

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pool & SnookEr Pool has established itself as one of the most popular pursuits at Belfield with recreational and serious competitions taking place mainly in the “Trap” in the Newman Building. Snooker is played at venues outside Belfield. Competitions entered include Pool & Snooker Intervarsities and Dublin Colleges Pool League. Club members have represented Ireland in international competition.

pool & Snooker: Steven O’Reilly 087 2683731 [email protected]

riFlE & piStolThe UCD Rifle & Pistol Club 10 metre Air-Rifle range is located in the Boiler House beside the Water Tower. No experience is necessary as trained Range Officers provide instruction and coaching for beginners and the club provides all the equipment. A recent addition has been the installation of two lanes in the range for target shooting with a pistol, this has proven to be very popular with members. The club also provides outdoor clay pigeon shooting, .22 opportunities and paintballing, with the emphasis on enjoyment. Competitions entered include the National Championships, the Trinity Open, Wilkenstown Open, Colours, Rathdown and Fassaroe Open.

rifle & piStol: John Cooper 087 [email protected]/rifle

rUgBy (laDiES’) Enthusiastic women of all shapes and sizes are being sought to take up this year’s challenge of making it to the League final. It is according to club officials the ultimate sport that incorporates fitness, speed, strength, intelligence and determination. All are welcome to join with experience of the game not essential as first sessions cater for beginners.

Women’S rugbY: Meghan Tyner 087 [email protected]

rUgBy (mEn’S) This well-known UCD club plays in Division Two of the AIB All Ireland League. While the demands of the game are increasing all the time in terms of fitness, speed, strength and skill, this club is constantly equipping itself to meet these challenges. Apart from the “Firsts”, there are six other teams including three Under-20 sides with the UCD Academy a feature of Irish rugby.

Apart from league competitions, the annual Colours match against Trinity and the Irish Universities Championships for the Dudley and Conroy Cups are the highlights of the season. The club has excellent playing and training facilities, a rapidly expanding scholarship programme and a development plan to improve standards of all players.

rugbY: John McClean 01 7162184 [email protected] www.ucdrugby.comPhoto courtesy of Colin Scally

http://www.ucd.ie/rifle

http://www.ucdrugby.com/

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SailingUCD Sailing Club offers students an excellent opportunity to enjoy the “university experience”. Sailing is a very diverse sport, which can be enjoyed at any level from beginner to expert. Those new to the sport are taught in a top Dublin sailing school while the most experienced sailors train in UCD’s own fleet of Firefly dinghies. It is a sport that requires teamwork and skill, and as a result great friendships are developed among participants. UCD is one of Ireland’s top sailing Universities with strong performances in the Intervarsities for the last few years. Newcomers to the sport are always welcome in this club, which organises training for all members throughout the year.

Sailing: Christine Lynch 087 [email protected]/sailing

SnoWSportSOne of the bigger clubs in UCD, the Snowsports Club provides the opportunity for its members to participate in the sports of skiing and snowboarding. The club welcomes all abilities from the complete beginner to the most hardcore snowsports enthusiast, so whether you want to hit the big air jump or just learn to shred, you are welcome to join. During the year the club runs weekly training sessions on the dry ski slope at Kilternan, including beginners lessons, race training and freestyle sessions. The club also participates in a number of big competitions during the year such as the Colours (against Trinity), the Intervarsities, the British University Dryslope Championships and the Irish Snowboard and Ski Championship. In addition to their training and competitive programme, the club also organises the legendary UCD ski trips to the Alps.

SnoWSportS: Shane Given 087 1311044 [email protected] www.ucd.snowsports.com

UCD Sport ClUbSSoccEr (WomEn’S)UCD Women’s Soccer Club currently has two squads, which cater for players of all abilities from beginners to international standard. The 1st squad competes in the WSCAI League premier division, the highest standard at collegiate level in Ireland and the Intervarsity Cup competition. While the 2nd squad competes in the Leinster Regional League. As well as playing at the highest level, the club wishes to introduce newcomers to the sport and aims to develop the skills of all its members with the help of expert coaches. Ttraining sessions are held in late September for the intervarsity teams.

Women’S Soccer: Jenna Geiran 087 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/womenssoccer

SoccEr (mEn’S)The men’s club with 66 teams is UCD’s biggest sports club. UCD play their FAI National League First Division home games on Friday nights in the UCD Bowl. An extensive scholarship programme is supplemented by a high degree of activity at intermediate and fresher levels and of course the Superleague, a new sporting phenomenon at UCD. League involvement includes the National League, the Leinster Senior League, the Superleague and the Colleges and Universities League. The club also competes in the three Irish Universities Cup competitions – Harding, Crowley and Collingwood Cups.

men’S Soccer: Diarmuid McNally 01 7162142 [email protected] www.ucdsoccer.com

over 1,000 students

compete every week

during term in the UCD

Soccer Superleague.

further details see pg. 29

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http://www.ucd.ie/womenssoccer

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SoFtBallThe UCD Softball club plays co-ed slow-pitch softball. Games, not dissimilar to baseball, are played by two teams consisting of 10 players each. The teams are mixed in a 50:50 ratio of boys to girls and softball is one of the only sports in the country to be mixed to an International standard. The club plays throughout the academic year, as well as entering some fun summer tournaments, catering for all levels of experience and for those interested in recreational and competitive games. All equipment is provided and the club also enjoys a strong social scene.

Softball: Padraic Duffy 087 [email protected]/softball

SqUaShSquash is a fast energetic racquet sport that rewards quick-thinking and quick feet. UCD has four courts located in the Sports Centre, where members benefit from free court time and coaching two nights a week. The club organises a Club Night as part of the social scene that includes friendly competitions and open play. The club aims to develop the ability of every level of player with a massive focus on beginners. The club provides rackets, balls and protective eyewear at club sessions. Newcomers are always welcome.

SquaSh: Michael Fox 087 [email protected]

SUB aqUaThe Sub Aqua Club is involved in snorkeling and diving activities all over Ireland. The club , which is affiliated to the Irish Underwater Council (CFT) welcomes beginners and experienced divers from all other recognised diving organisations. The club has access to two RIBs, two air compressors for filling bottles and plenty of gear for the use of members. Initial training for the 1st CMAS qualification involves a series of lectures on diving theory with practical pool sessions every Tuesday night. There are Dublin Bay snorkels throughout the winter as well as dive weekends away all year round and weekly Dublin Bay diving trips are also organised from March to September. The club offers training from complete beginner up to examiner level and also Nitrox diving, VHF radio and boat handling.

Sub-aqua: Fearghal King 087 [email protected]

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SUrFSurfing is an exhilarating and challenging sport open to all levels of ability. Both beginners and the more experienced surfers are welcome to join the club

which offers lessons for all its members. The objective of the club is to get the members surfing as much as possible and it therefore organises numerous trips to the

west coast of Ireland. The club also has a competitive side with

members competing in the Intervarsity Championships and Colours. The club claims that surfing is fun, challenging

and a great way to meet new people. Surfers of all abilities are welcome to join.

Surf: Colm Mac Eoin 086 [email protected]

SWimming & WatErpoloThe Swimming & Waterpolo in UCD not only provides members with the basic skills to take part in both of these sports, but also aims to develop and enhance members current skills with excellent opportunities to compete in Intervarsity and water polo league competitions. The club currently uses facilities off-campus but with work already begun on the UCD 50m pool, it is hoped that all its activities will return to Belfield in the next 18 months. Consequently, the club is planning to fully register with Swim Ireland and establish an elite performance squad, which it is hoped will establish new standards in the sport in Ireland. New members are always welcome and all levels are catered for.

SWimming & Waterpolo: Niall McCauley 087 [email protected]/sport/swimming.htm

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taBlE tEnniS This UCD club enjoys a high reputation in Irish table tennis with many of the club members enjoying success in national and international competition. In intervarsity competition the men’s team have been particularly dominant in the Wine Cup, and are the UCD Club with the longest current winning streak in Intervarsity competition, taking their Championship 10 years in a row from 2000-2009. While 2009 also saw the club win the Intervarisites for the 4th time in a row. The structure of the club was changed in recent years, with the re-introduction of a ladder and club tournaments to develop participation levels, while also maintaining the focus on competitive achievement. Players and beginners welcome with coaching provided to all.

table tenniS: Sean O’[email protected]

taEkWon-Do Taekwon-Do is a very popular martial art in Ireland, which draws on the history of Korea for its grading tradition. Taekwon-Do combines self-defence techniques and oriental teachings to produce a discipline that promotes fitness, courage and self-respect as well as the ability to defend oneself. It involves training in all aspects of fitness, flexibility and strength of body and mind. The clubs programme also includes competition such as the UCD Open, IUTF Intervarsities, National Championships, the European Championships and World Championships to name a few. Seminars and squad sessions with national and international instructors are held throughout the year. Social events and trips away also lend a strong social dimension to this club. Beginners welcome with specific new member/ beginners classes organized by the club.

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tai chi chUan Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese martial art consisting of five elements-hand form, weapons forms, striking techniques, wrestling and internal strength. UCD practices the complete system combining the health and martial aspects of Tai Chi in an effective martial art. Tai Chi does not rely wholly on physical strength, making it suitable for students of all ages and physiques. Club members have been successful in British and European tournaments reflecting the club’s high standard. Classes take place twice a week. The club also organises seminars with internationally recognized instructors.

tai chi chuan: Cliona Roche [email protected] www.ucd.ie/taichi/

tEnniSOne of the most popular sports clubs on campus, the Tennis Club competes in the Intervarsities, in all Dublin Leagues and the annual Colours fixture against Trinity, as well as the Floodlit League and the Winter League. The Tennis Club uses facilities on campus, which include international standard floodlit tennis courts. There is an extensive programme of beginner - improver coaching, with practice sessions also held for the top two teams. The club also organises a number of social events. Beginners always welcome.

tenniS: Brian Gibney 087 [email protected]/tennis

trampolinENo, it’s not just bouncing up and down! It is dynamic, high-energy, technical, spectacular and above all great fun. This UCD club is open to everyone of all ability, whether you’re aiming to compete at top level or just want to learn to stay upright on one of the club’s four Olympic level beds. Run by a highly motivated team, the committee guarantees you a year of excitement when you come onboard! From weekend’s away, bounce-a-thons, displays, to competitions all over Ireland and Scotland, the club is involved in events throughout the academic year. So whether the idea of somersaulting 4 meters above the ground has always appealed to you, or you’re simply up for a lot of fun and excitement, this club is the club for you!

trampoline: Louise McGlynn 086 [email protected]

UltimatE FriSBEEOne of the world’s fastest growing sports, Ultimate Frisbee can be described as fun, high-energy and very sociable. A non-contact mixed field and indoor team sport requiring a high degree of speed and stamina matched in few other sports. The club competes in competitions both nationally and internationally. All levels are catered for and beginners are welcome.

ultimate friSbee: Naoise O’Ciardha 087 [email protected] www.ucd.ie/ultimate

http://www.ucd.ie/taichi/

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vollEyBallVolleyball is becoming Ireland’s fastest-growing team sport, competitive yet great fun. UCD competes at all levels and is always looking for more players whether they are experienced or not. UCD is the only club in Ireland to be represented by a team in each of the five national volleyball leagues, the Men’s and Women’s Premier 32 All-Ireland league, the Men’s and Women’s Division 1 league, and the Women’s Division 2 league. The club also has a mixed casual team in the line-up. In addition to the leagues, the competitive programme for the year includes the Intervarsities, Enniskillen Premier Tournament and the UCD Blitz.

volleYball: Thomas Holz [email protected]/ucdvball/

WinDSUrFingAn exciting sport open to all levels of ability. The club provides all necessary equipment. All that is required is a sense of balance and the ability to swim. The club meets every Sunday at Salthill/Seapoint. Courses are held throughout the year offering tuition in basic sailing, safety training, curve gibing and race techniques. Absolute beginners are all welcome and there is a rescue boat on hand at all times. Trips away to Dromineer, Achill Island and Belmullet are central to the clubs philosophy. The club also takes part in the Irish Universities Championships, National Championships and the Colours match.

WinDSurfing: Ronan Hunt 087 [email protected]

WrEStlingThe UCD Wrestling Club, which is affiliated to the Irish Amateur Wrestling Association, aims to promote and develop the sport in Dublin and throughout Ireland. Amateur wrestling is unmatched as a means of acquiring physical efficiency, coordination, poise, and effective use of the body. The club trains in Freestyle wrestling where the emphasis is on attack and exposure. All welcome.

WreStling: Conor Ebbs 086 [email protected] www.ucdwrestling.com

Upon joining the UcD volleyball

club, i was immediately welcomed

as part of the team and quickly

found new friends that helped

me settle in.

thomas holz UcD volleyball club

http://www.ucd.ie/ucdvball/

http://www.irishwrestling.org/

http://www.ucdwrestling.com/

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The UCD Athletic Union Council was formally established in 1909/10 with representatives of Soccer, Boxing, and Hurling involved. Current President of the Athletic Union Council (known popularly as the “AUC”) is Dr. Alan O’Grady, Vice-President is Prof. Peter Clarke. The Hon. Treasurer is Mr. Richard Shakespeare, the Hon. Secretary is Mr. Gerry Horkan, and the Executive Secretary is Ms. Suzanne Bailey.

All clubs affiliated to the AUC have public liability cover. In addition, the AUC has recently put in place personal accident cover for sports club members engaged in sporting activities with their UCD clubs. Club members should be aware that this policy is designed to provide a basic limited cover for medical expenses in the event that they are injured whilst engaged in sporting activities with their club. It is not a health insurance programme and it does not cover any loss of earnings or surgery costs that may be incurred following any injury. Students are strongly advised to consult the terms and conditions of the cover to ensure that it is adequate for their needs. UCD Rugby players should note that they are covered under a separate policy arranged by the UCD Rugby Club.

the StUDentS ConSUltative forUm The Athletic Union Council joins the Students Union, the University Societies and the UCD Students Club to make up the Students Consultative Forum, which is chaired by the Vice President for Students Dr. Martin Butler. This is the “umbrella body” which oversees the allocation of capitation funds to the various areas of student activities, including sport and it also provides an opportunity for clubs and societies, as well as the Union and Student Club to air their views on matters relevant to student life.

CUSaiThe AUC is affiliated to the College and Universities Sports Association, Ireland’s National Higher Education Sports Federation. UCD sports clubs compete in CUSAI leagues, cup and tournaments. Talented athletes can also be selected to compete in the World University Championships, World University Games and the European University Championships. For more information visit www.cusai.ie

UCD athletiC Union CoUnCilThe Athletic Union Council (AUC) is the governing body for UCD sports clubs, functioning as a funding, arbitration and Colours awarding body. It consists of two representatives from all clubs (one graduate and one student) and it allocates the capitation funds received annually from the University. Apart from allocating finance, it awards Colours according to specified standards laid down and also arbitrates where necessary between clubs.

Any queries relating to current clubs or establishing new clubs should be sent to

[email protected]

or tel. (01) 716 2208.

UcD SportS aWarDS The UCD Sports Awards ceremony is held at the end of the second semester to honour the sportsmen and women who bring honour and prestige to the University by their achievements on the sporting fields and arenas of Ireland and abroad. Teams or individuals winning nationally recognised titles or intervarsity trophies are honoured at the function as well as students who receive national or representative honours. This year more than three hundred students were honoured at the UCD Sports Awards Ceremony organised by the AUC. Full details of the award winners are available at www.ucd.ie/sport.


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a Centre of exCellenCe

UCD Sport not only offers state of the art indoor and outdoor facilities but also has a number of programmes in place that aim to:

Develop elite athletes,•Encourage wider participation in •exercise,

Support dedicated channels for •promoting excellence in a range of sports.

These ambitions are achieved through the

High Performance Centre, •Sports Scholarship Programme, •Get in Get Programme, •Soccer Superleague, •Rugby Academy, •GAA Development squads, •Soccer Academy, •Basketball Academy, •Director of Rowing.•

The UCD High Performance Centre (UCD HPC) is an integral part of UCD Sport. Ultimately, at UCD HPC, the objective is to cater to all aspects of the athlete experience. While the training philosophy has a foundation in maximal power development, there is a considerable supportive framework available to all athletes encompassing biomechanical, biochemical, nutritional, psychological, technical and tactical development. This is a network of specialists and services that is not available to any other athletes or teams, either at an amateur or professional level, within Ireland.

Ms. Lisa Regan, the Director of High Performance and her team of staff are specialists in strength and conditioning, nutrition and sports science. Currently the UCD HPC supports individual athletes and teams within UCD. This includes Track & Field, Soccer, Hockey (Men’s 1st, Women’s 1st), Gaelic Football & Hurling, Rugby (U-20s, 1st), Basketball, Golf and Cycling. To date all of these individuals and teams have achieved considerable advancements in their training, as well as significant improvements in performance on their respective fields of play.

The High Performance Centre also caters for a number for external individuals and teams on a professional basis. These have included GAA All-Ireland Finalists, Olympic athletics, and national association teams.

Since its establishment in 2002, the HPC has a record of outstanding achievements that include both team and individuals honours, sending athletes to the Olympic Games, World Championships, European Championships and National Finals. In order to continue this development the HPC incorporates the most up to date scientific methodologies and structures to assist athletes in becoming the best in their sport. The UCD High Performance Centre equips an athlete with the physical, psychological, technical and tactical skills necessary to compete at the highest level.

high pErFormancE cEntrE pErFormancE aDvancED By SciEncE

UcD high performance centre has everything a good athlete needs to become a great athlete; experienced coaches, good facilities, and a smart scientific approach to advance an athlete. Jamie Davis, 400m athlete.

the UcD high performance centre has been the catalyst for the improvement in my game. the staff in the UcD high performance centre are the driving force behind my rapid improvement. Gerry Kelly, golfer.

the athlete services provided by the UcD high performance centre have been fundamental in ensuring that i am fully physically prepared to reach my potential. Kevin Croke - UCD 1st XV Rugby player in the All Ireland League.

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UCD Sport supported me whether I was up or down, winning or injured; they

provided world-class medical, scientific and coaching expertise, as well as the camaraderie of training with other top-level athletes and academic support whenever necessary. What I have learnt during my time in the program will stay with me and stand to me for the rest of my life.

Louise Moriarty, Cycling Scholar 2008/09.

Going to UCD was the best decision I could have made. The help I got from

the UCD High Performance Centre could not have been better they have greatly helped me towards being the best athlete I can be. They are involved in every part of performance, from weight training and nutrition to finding me a technical coach.

Gerard Kelly, hammer thrower and Athletic Scholar 2008/09.

Sports Scholarships were first introduced at UCD in 1979. Since the 1990’s the scheme has expanded to include other sports and to date scholarships have been awarded to over 750 students in Athletics, Basketball, Badminton, Camogie, Cycling, Fencing, Ladies and Men’s Gaelic Football, Ladies and Men’s Golf, Ladies and Men’s Hockey, Hurling, Rowing, Rugby, Women’s Soccer and Table Tennis.

Some of Ireland’s best known sportsmen and women are former UCD sports scholars including Brian O’Driscoll and Robert Kearney (Rugby), Alan Brogan and Stephen Lucey (GAA), Rena Buckley (Camogie & Ladies Gaelic Football) Derval O’Rourke and James Nolan (athletics), Ciara O’Brien (hockey) and Peter Lawrie (golf).

The aim of the UCD scholarship scheme is to give talented young people the opportunity of developing their sporting career by offering the highest standards in coaching, training, nutrition, strength and conditioning advice, while also completing their chosen course of study. By combining sports participation with academic work in an ideal environment within the University, a safety net is provided for the student and career prospects are, to a large extent, guaranteed. Therefore, career-threatening injuries or illness or some other unforeseen circumstances do not have the same traumatic impact. The individual is encouraged through judicious balancing of the time available to ensure that neither academic nor sporting interests are compromised.

UCD SportS SCholarShipS

The pursuit of excellence is part of the mission of University College Dublin. In sport, the sports scholarship programme reflects the commitment of UCD to aspiring to the highest standards.

Benefits of the sports scholarship programme may include:

Access to High Performance Centre•Accommodation•Tuition fees•Books•Equipment•Sport medicine facilities•Travel to national and international •competitionsAcademic support•

The value and benefits of each sports scholarship is assessed on an individual basis.

Further details on the scholarship programme and application forms are available from the Sports Office or can be downloaded from www.ucd.ie/sport.

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UcD SUpErlEagUEMuch of the publicity associated with UCD’s progress as a powerhouse of Irish soccer refers to the University team competing in the FAI National League. But with the development of elite soccer players has been the growth of the ever popular and ever-expanding UCD Superleague.

Over sixty team from across the University compete in the league, which promotes the bond between students in the same class and translates this affinity onto the playing pitch. The UCD Superleague is recognized as an official and fully approved league by the FAI.

UcD rUgBy acaDEmyUnder the guidance of John McClean, UCD Director of Rugby, the UCD Rugby Academy, which is endorsed by the IRFU, attracts some of the finest young players to Belfield. Most of the players begin playing on the Under 20 side and enjoy the highest standards of management, coaching, fitness development and scientific support. The Academy has produced a number of provincial contracted players and Irish internationals like Brian O’Driscoll, Rob Kearney and Ciaran Scally, while also supplying key players for UCD’s All Ireland League squad.

gaa DEvElopmEnt SqUaDSThe arrival of Dave Billings, former Dublin footballer and hurler, as Gaelic Games Executive at Belfield has revolutionized our national games at UCD. Central to this revival has been the introduction of the Development Squads that play at lunchtime, affording a broad cross section of students an opportunity to participate in their favourite code on a regular basis. Anyone wishing to play on the squads, beginning early in the new term, should watch posters for details or contact Dave Billings in the Sports Office.

UCD Sport Centre

LUnChtime 5 A SiDe SoCCer LeAgUeS

Tuesdays/Thursdays from 12-2pm€120 per TeamOpen to ALL UCD Students & Staff

Don’t worry if you can’t find a team we can help find one for you!!

Contact Jenna at (01) 716 2185/2145 or [email protected] or www.ucd.ie/sport for more information

DetailS of fixtUreSavailable online at

www.UCD.ie/Sport&

www.UCD.ie/eventS

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GET ACTIVEThis programme consists of a health evaluation, carried out prior to participation; this session is followed

by a structured programme of moderate exercise activities. There is a wide variety of indoor and outdoor exercise classes, led by fitness professionals. Following completion

of the programme, health evaluations are again carried out to determine progress.

All Get in Gear programmes are run by UCD Sport in conjunction with UCD School of Physiotherapy and Performance Science. Staff from the UCD Institute of Food and Health will join the Get in Gear programmes this year in the provision of nutritional information, along with

staff from the UCD High Performance Centre.

This is a new fitness programme for all UCD students. Regardless of age or fitness level, this programme will target students who want to either change their workout or routine or challenge themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. The instructors will push you to sweat and work hard with exciting and different exercise techniques. Get in Gear Boot Camp is a military style shape-up programme. In a supportive group environment, you work various areas of your body, meet new friends whilst always having fun. Staff from the High Performance Centre will be involved in the delivery of specific aspects of the Get in Gear Boot Camp.

get in gear programmeSGet in Gear offers dynamic and exciting seven-week exercise programmes, rolled out

twice in the academic year (October and January). The programmes aim to promote the benefits of exercise and healthy lifestyle to all UCD students.

NEw SEpTEmbEr 2009

get in gear get active 09/10

October

7 – 27 Sept Registration

28 Sept Programme begins

January

7 Dec – Jan 17 Registration

18th Jan Programme begins

get in gear boot camp 09/10

October

7 – 27 Sept Registration

5 Oct Programme begins

January

7 Dec – Jan 17 Registration

18th Jan Programme begins

contact DetailS: Carmel Kissane UCD Sports EducationOfficer01 716 [email protected]/getingear


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The Sports Centre also offers a full programme of fitness classes including aerobics, boxercise, circuit training, pilates, and yoga. It is also home to the High Performance Centre, Crunch Fitness Centre, Sports Injuries Clinic, the Sports Shop, the Belfield Barber and Café Sport.

Use of UCD’s sports facilities (excluding the natural grass pitches) is open to all students, staff, graduates and members of the public. You do not have to be a member of a sports club to use the facilities. Booking is easy, just drop into the Sports Centre reception or tel. (01) 716 2145 / 2185.

SportS faCilitieSUCD sporting facilities are among the best in the country and reflect the popularity and significance of sporting activity in the university. This is evident in the wide range of both indoor and outdoor facilities available.

inDoorSClimbing wall

Two multi purpose sports halls

One small hall (suitable for table tennis / martial arts)

Four squash courts

Racquet/hand ball alley

Fitness Centre

Changing rooms

Studio & meeting room

oUtDoorSSix synthetic 5-a-side pitches

Two 11-a-side synthetic pitches

National Hockey Stadium

Five tennis courts

Synthetic rugby pitch

Synthetic GAA pitch

Athletics Track

16 natural grass pitches, including the UCD Bowl. The UCD Bowl is home ground to

both UCD RFC and UCD AFC.

So why not get a group of friends together to play soccer, tennis or basketball, or come in a use the fitness centre. The choice is yours!

For full details on all the sports facilities and fitness classes please log on to www.ucd.ie/sport.

Please note that during term time priority is given to UCD sports clubs in terms of booking facilities.

SportS cEntrE opEning hoUrS Monday - Friday 07.00am - 10.00pm Weekend 10.00am - 5.30pm

why not get a group of friends together to play soccer, tennis or basketball, or come in a use the fitness centre. the choice is yours!

You Don’t have to be a member of a SportS club to uSe the SportS facilitieS.

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UCD Sport Staff DireCtory

Full details on clubs, facilities, staff, fixtures etc. are available at www.ucd.ie/sport

Facilities Bookings, Fitness Classes & Enquiries (01) 716 2145 / 2185

Sports Clubs & Scholarships (01) 716 2183 /2208

Brian Mullins Director of Sport (01) 716 3494 [email protected]

Georgina Dwyer Executive Assistant (01) 716 2183 [email protected]

Sports Development Officers

Suzanne Bailey Development Manager (01) 716 2208 [email protected]

David Billings Gaelic Games Executive (01) 716 2402 [email protected]

John McClean Director of Rugby (01) 716 2184 [email protected]

Diarmuid McNally Soccer Executive (01) 716 2142 [email protected]

John Holland Director of Rowing 087 259 2755

Conor Meany Basketball Development Officer 086 398 6393 [email protected]

Sports Facilities

Kevin Barnes Superintendent of Sports Facilities (01) 716 2146 [email protected]

Lesley Murray Sports Centre Manager (01) 716 2145 / 2185 [email protected]

Aidan Keane Sports Centre Manager (01) 716 2145 / 2185 [email protected]

Caroline Duggan Sports Centre Manager (01) 716 2145 / 2185 [email protected]

Paula Cashman Sports Centre Manager (01) 716 2145 / 2185 [email protected]

Jenna Geiran Sports Co-ordinator (01) 716 2145 / 2185 [email protected]

High Performance Centre

Lisa Regan Director of High Performance & Elite Sport (01) 716 2601 [email protected]

Kyle Wallace Strength & Conditioning Officer (01) 716 2815 [email protected]

John Barrie Strength & Conditioning Officer (01) 716 2815 [email protected]

Eoghan O’Malley Executive Assistant (01) 716 2601 [email protected]

Get in Gear Programmes

Carmel Kissane Sports Education Officer (01) 716 2422 [email protected]

Other

Crunch Fitness Centre Reception (01) 260 3155 O’Neill Sports Injuries Clinic (01) 716 2139

Café Sport (01) 716 2150 Belfield Barber (01) 716 2145

UCD Sports Clubs Guide 2009/2010

Documents

Transcript of UCD Sports Clubs Guide 2009/2010