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Your guide to all activities here at YSJSU
STUDENTYSJSU
ACTIVITIES
Mission Statement
Our aim is to give every York St John student the opportunity to participate
in student activities with maximum student
satisfaction
Contents• Mission Statement
• Introduction
• Contacts
• SW5: Sport and Wellbeing 5
• Societies
• Sports
• Elections and Campaigs
• Programme Reps
• Committee’s
• Volunteering
NathanielAbakah-PhillipsStudents’ Union
Presidentn.abakah-phillips@
yorksj.ac.uk
MatthewWalton
Sports and Activities Manager
AngusWilliams
Societies Activities Assistant
IntroductionYour Students’ Union is here to help you have a great time whilst you are here. We are here to help you in a variety of ways, from helping you make new friends, representing your University on the pitch, taking part in representing other students and ensuring that you’re supported when you need it most.This booklet is designed to ensure you know about all of the opportunities available to you as a students.
Sport at York St John is improving year on year, with the development of our new multi-million pound Sports Park. It’s a great time to get involved. With a focus on four pathway stages of sport; participation, community sport, BUCS and Excel we aim to involve every student. SW5 is our Sport England funded participation programme that delivers cheap or free activities for all students. Community Sport offers team to compete across the county in locally ran leagues whereas BUCS offer formal league structures that allows 37 teams to compete against other universities across the country every Wednesday with the aim of winning both leagues and cups.
Our Excel programme focuses on three teams, providing them with high quality coaching, conditioning and expert advice and support. Finally, our annual Varsity against Sunderland is not to be missed, with a 31:10 win in 2014, who will be this year’s victor?
Societies becomes more interesting and diverse every year. Performance & Musical Production Societies put on an extravaganza of a show each year at the local Rowntree Theatre, entertaining over 300 people over the course of the week, whilst Primary Education welcomed the Educating Essex star Mr. Drew onto the York St John Campus to talk to the society about his experiences in the teaching sector. With the first Society Varsity against York University, this year is shaping up to be one of the best.
York St John Students’ Union is ever growing and as such, not all of our opportunities will be found within this booklet, if you can’t see it within this booklet then come and have a chat to either the Sabbatical Officers or staff and we will work with you to develop your opportunity.
Here are York St John Student’s Union there are 4 different ways to get involved: SW5, societies, sports teams and various ways to volunteer. This booklet will aim to answer any questions and solve any queries you may have about signing up to take part in an activity. if the answers cannot be found, feel free to contact the relevant staff member below.
SportsCoordinator
KarlSwales
CharlieFreeman
Sports Participation Coordinator
PaulMurtough
Representation and Democracy Coordinator
HarrisonRimmer
Students Engagment [email protected]
Key Contacts
For more information on Intramural Sport please
contact:Charlie Freeman
[email protected] 629816
SW5 is your cheap, and sometimes free, opportunity to take part in activities that can improve your health and wellbeing. Sport and Wellbeing 5 is a Sport England funded programme that offers 5 tailored strands to meet the needs of every student.
SW5 includes:Female Only Self Defence classes* Fit for Placement*Intramural Sport
All Intramural Activities are free with your £5 per year membership which you can buy at www.ysjsu.com then collect your membership card from the Students’ Union. This is, in the most part, to cover your insurance to take part.
The programme runs through the academic year, with some starred classes running into the summer semester.
FOR 5-A-SIDE ONLYRegister your 5-a-side football team online at yorkstjohn.sportpad.
net/
For more information on starred* opportunities
please contact: Martin Bond
[email protected] 629816
Show us how you’re getting on with your #SW5Selfie
York St John University SW5
@YorkStJohnSW5
TUESDAYSU | Running |18:00 - 19:00Foss Sports Hall | Netball | 19:00 - 20:30YSJU Sports Park AWP | Women’s Just Play Football | 18:00 - 19:00YSJU Sports Park3G | Touch Rugby | 18:00 - 19:00
THURSDAYSU | Table Tennis and Free Pool | 18:00 - 20:00
SATURDAYYSJU Sports Park AWP | Mens Just Play Football | 18:00 - 20:00
SUNDAYYSJU Sports Park AWP | 5V5 Football League| 18:00 - 21:00Foss Sports Hall | Futsal | 18:30 - 20:00
MONDAYYSJU Sports Park Tennis Courts | Cardio Tennis| 18:00 - 19:00
WEDNESDAYYSJU Sports Park Grass Pitch | Rounders | 12:00 - 13:30
TBCFemale-only Karate FUNdamentals* Tai Chi*Sport and Mental Wellbeing*
FRIDAYFoss Sports Hall | Social Badminton | 19:00 - 20:00
Societ ies
BigBandRichard Bracknell
BusinessSocietyBecky Best
Chinese StudentsSociety
Christian UnionSocietyRosanna Peckham
CreativeWritingEllen Taylor
DebatingSocietyMichael Wright
Education StudiesScoeityLauren Sheppard
FeministSocietyEleanor Brewer
Film and TVSocietyConnor Russell
GeekSocietySam Sleney
HistorySocietyJoshua Bignall-Morley
Historia NormannisSocietyAmy Hale
IslamicSocietyZeba Jabeen
LGBTSocietyMeg Thackeray
LingusticsSocietyNatalie Flint
LiteratureSocietyFreja Glendinning
Musical ProductionSocietyRachael Kirsopp
OccupationalTherapy SocietyRachel Alliband
Primary EducationSocietyJessica Wylie
PhysiotherapySocietyHannah Shilton
PsychologySocietyNathan Kelly
PhotographySocietyJennifer Hodgson
Radio YSJSocietyBronwen Pope-Wilby
Religion, Philosophy and Ethics SocietyAbbie Patterson
ScratchSocietyFrancis Woodcock
SSAGO SocietyNaomi Wright
Rhianna Smith
SuperhumanSocietyEllen Gambles
SingingSocietyAlice Haley
Sign BarSocietyFiona Ellerby
YSJSUOrchestraAdam Parrish
There is a huge of choice available for students to take part in society activities, with everything from Physiotherapy Society to complement your academic ventures and MPS, so you can take part in their annual extravaganza.
All societies are student led and as such, you must have a membership to take part. Each society sets their own prices which can all be found at the Students Union website; www.ysjsu.com
All email addresses follow this layout:[email protected]
Spor ts
AikidoImmy Heaven
AthleticsLaura Fenwick
AlternativeSportsJay Goddard
BadmintonScott Cunningham
BasketballEdgars Seredjuks
Boat ClubBrad Simmons
BoxingApril Knapper
CheerleadingKatie Irving
CricketCharlie Lambert
GolfK.Swales
HockeySam Mackarell
KarateRyan Redhead
Men’s Footballand FutsalSam Hashmi
Men’s Rugby UnionAndy Lee
MountaineeringCameron Smith
NetballAmy Stevens
Rugby LeagueDavid Gaskell
RunningAllister Worrall
Snow SportsRichard James
SwimmingJack Byfield
TennisEllis Porter
Thai BoxingChris Mapston
VolleyballKate Fallon
Women’s Footballand FutsalTrina Lamare
Ultimate FrisbeeJoe Collins
Women’s RugbySophia Richards
Table TennisK.Swales
With over 28 Sports Clubs at the Students’ Union, we have an offer to suit everyone. We have a number of opportunities ranging from Table Tennis through to Cheerleading with each club enabling each member to engage at every level. For more information head to our website www.ysjsu.com, or email one of the Sports Staff found in the key contacts section.
All email addresses follow this layout:[email protected]
DanceJuliette Sumpter
Programme Reps
What is it?
Programme Reps are elected by classmates to represent the student view within meetings, in one on one sessions with tutors.
How does it work?
We will be coming round to students through September and October to elect in class and inform of all the great things that reps can achieve. Becoming a rep means you will gain a greater sense of how the university and your faculty works, you will have the opportunity to develop skills for your employability as well as receiving some great freebies. We will provide you with a pack that includes all the general information, comprehensive training and last but not least…a free hoody!
Ways to get involved:
Elections as mentioned take place in class and will be run by either a member of the Students’ Union or your own tutors. If you are interested in the role you can also speak to people at Freshers Fair who have been involved with the system.
Elections &Campaigns
What is it?
As a democratic and charitable organisation, YSJSU incorporates a number of alternative methods to engaging with students and raising awareness of particular issues. Goverened by our Trustee Board and Sabbatical Officers we aim to run a number of campaigns which focus on local and regional campaigns.
How does it work?
These campaigns are led by the three Officers and cover a variety of areas including; academic affairs, activities, government actions and student welfare. Campaigns are held throughout the year and can’t become a success without your help.
Ways to get involved:
We also hold annual elections to bring in the new officers and you can get involved in these in a number of ways such as joining a campaign team, working with the Membership Engagement Team on stands and around campus to engage students in the process and even looking to stand for one of the eight positions available.
Who to contact:
Paul MurthoughGabby Wilson
Who to contact:
Paul MurthoughHarrison Rimmer
Nathaniel Abakah - Phillips
VolunteeringWhat is it?
We have a wide range of voluntary activities you can become involved with. Why not become a part of a community project, or fundraise within the Students’ Union, you could even work alongside us with a growing number of opportunities we have available.
How does it work?
Is there an area you would like to fundraise for, maybe you would like to help campaign for one of the many charities in York or have a proposition for a new voluntary position with the Union. You can easily become involved in a large number of ways. We will promote positions and opportunities for all students via the Students’ Union and University websites.
How to get involved:
It’s simple, see something you like and contact the relevant staff. If there is something you think we should offer that you don’t see then get in touch via the contacts below.
If you would like to get involved there are several ways you can. Why not come along to Fresher Fair and see what is available, visit the Union website at www.ysjsu.com/jobsandopportunities or even e-mail our Student Engagement Co-ordinator, Harrison Rimmer to find out more at [email protected]
CommitteesWhat is it?
As a Students’ Union we have three committees that all students can become involved with to deliver effective programmes across the year which interact with fellow students, staff and external members alike.
How does it work?
•Equality and DiversityThe committee work to ensure students are not excluded and regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, whether you are a mature student or international we offer you ever opportunity to become involved in an ever growing community at York St John.
•Sustainable CommunityThe committee work to ensure the sustainable working of both the Students’ Union and University, working with the Green Impact initiative, involving students in local community campaigns the SCC work to make sure you are a part of a sustainable and economically friendly environment.
•Entertainment (Ents) Committee Responsible for all the Union events, the entertainment team is run for students, by students. Events run on a weekly basis and currently include, Karaoke, Open Mic, Quiz night as well as a number of annual events such as Halloween party, Winter Meltdown and the traditional Archies Day!
Ways to get involved:
To get involved with any of the committees above all you have to do is contact the chairs or staff members associated with the committee. It quick and easy and you can become involved with essential areas of the Students’ Union for your time at YSJ.
Who to contact:
Harrison Rimmer
Joey McNamara
Chair of Entertainment Committee
Nathan Kelly
Chair of Sustainable Community
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