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MICHAEL HANRAHAN UCC Clubs Executive President Hello Everyone, Welcome to UCC! It is a great pleasure for me to introduce you to UCC’s proud tradition of sport. My name is Michael Hanrahan and I am the Clubs Executive President for 2016/17. The Clubs Executive is the governing body for Sports Clubs and our role is to encourage students to get involved, support the clubs in any way we can and promote health and physical activity within the university. With 58 clubs in UCC, we offer a diverse range of activity. Both competitive and recreational, each club offers something unique. All of our clubs are run by student committees and they can’t wait to welcome you to their sport on clubs day, Tuesday 13th September, in Devere Hall! There is literally a club for everyone, and they are a great environment to make the best friends of your life, have fun, gain new experiences and get active. The main message we want to get across this year is that you don’t need to already be an expert in a sport to join a club. Even if you’ve never heard of the club before, why not give it a go! All of our clubs cater for beginners and many students play just for fun. Of course if you want to compete at the highest level, and be the next Sonia O’Sullivan or Ronan O’Gara, our clubs can help you achieve your goals. Many successful athletes and sports people have attended UCC and there’s no doubt that some of their success can be accredited to their time spent here. The Mardyke Arena is the centre of sport in UCC and it offers a marvellous range of facilities such as the outdoor and indoor running tracks, 25m swimming pool, cardio and weights gym, two squash courts, a large indoor sports hall, rock climbing wall and recovery facilities such as hydrotherapy, physiotherapy and a wellness centre. I’ve been lucky to be involved in clubs over the last five years in UCC.

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I quickly fell in love with squash, a game I had never played before coming to college, and I can honestly say I’ve made great friends for life through my club and have had lots fun going to intervarsities, league matches and tournaments both home and abroad. Clubs offer a great outlet for taking a break from the books and completely clearing your mind. If I had only one piece of advice for incoming first years it would be to remember that university isn’t only about academics, it’s also about developing as a person, and getting involved in clubs helps you meet many other students from a range of different courses and backgrounds and will help you fully immerse into college life. Clubs in UCC are amongst the best in the country. Just this past year we’ve seen our Atheltics club go viral for their 4x400m IUAA relay finish, our Basketball team crowned champions at intervarsities, UCC Rugby were promoted to division 1B and are determined to set up to the top division in the year to come, Men’s Hockey won their Munster Senior League and UCC Judo also cleaned up at intervarsities. Everyone involved in clubs in UCC is proud to wear the skull and crossbones, which represents a long tradition of sport originating to the very first clubs in 1880. We’d love to welcome you into this tradition and I also would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you the very best of luck in the year ahead in your academics and your new chosen club! See you on clubs day! For more information you can visit sport.ucc.ie.

Clubs Executive President 2016/17

CLUBS PRESIDENT

DECLAN KIDNEY UCC Director of Sport & Physical Activity Welcome back – a special warm welcome to our Freshers. Hopefully you all had an enjoyable and active Summer and are fit and ready to be involved in one or more of the sixty clubs that go to make up UCC Sport – and if you are not fit and ready – then all the more reason to get involved in some type of physical activity – remember, a healthy body goes a long way to having a healthy mind! 95% plus of our club’s activities are about participation/ fun, meaning - you will make new friends, learn new skills, get a chance to be a leader in your group and condition you into doing regular physical activity – which will, not alone have a major effect on your overall wellbeing, but will also massively expand the scope of your experiences while being a student here in UCC. The vast majority of our clubs are student led – this gives all willing students a chance to learn administrative and leadership skills that you might not otherwise get a chance to do in other non- student clubs – this can then be added to your CV/student experience portfolio, which when you leave college life and go looking for a job, can be a major strength in your application process. At this stage, a word of thanks to our outgoing Club Executive Committee so ably led by Aisling/Henry for 2015/16 and every best wish to our incoming committee led by Michael – who is the first student to take up the role on a full time basis. A big commitment from Michael and we in the Department look forward to working with him and his committee.

(Having seen the work some of this committee have already done in June 2016, you the Student Body will be well represented by those you elected). For those Freshers, who this might be new to, The Clubs Executive is the student elected body whose role is to oversee all UCC Clubs, administratively and financially. Physical activity is not just of benefit to the “sporty” type, but to all – if you are shy, or do not know how to get involved – please call in to see me or one of my colleagues and we will advise you to the best way to get involved. UCC Health Matters is another part of the UCC support system for students, so if a club or the gym is not for you, why not read the section in this magazine from UCC Health Matters for contacts to assist in other methods of looking after your overall wellbeing. To our first team players – every best wish for the season ahead, every time you put on UCC Skull & Bones you represent not alone yourself and your family, but everyone here in UCC, past and present. An onerous responsibility, when one considers the achievements of athletes and teams in days gone by. When you play with a smile on your face, the whole of UCC smiles with you. When you give of your best – you are a success. Playing any sport at a high level is a journey, one that does not go on forever – so enjoy the moment. We are all very proud of all our UCC athletes – individual and team – we always have been and now is your turn to add to the legacy of UCC Sport. You are the heartbeat of UCC.

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AIKIDO ARHCERY ATHLETICS AUSSIE RULES BADMINTON BASKETBALL BOXING CAMOGIE CANOE CAPOEIRA CHESS CIRCUS CRICKET CYCLING DANCE DARTS EQUESTRIAN FENCING GAELIC FOOTBALL (LADIES) GAELIC FOOTBALL (MENS) GO (WEIQI) GOLF HANDBALL HOCKEY (LADIES) HOCKEY (MENS) HURLING INLINE HOCKEY JUDO CLUBS LIST

CLUBS LIST JU-JUTSU KARATE KICKBOXING KUNG FU MOTORCYCLE MOUNTAINEERING OLYMPIC HANDBALL OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING ORIENTEERING POWERLIFTING RACQUETBALL ROVERS ROWING RUGBY (LADIES) RUGBY (MENS) SAILING SKYDIVING SNOWSPORTS SOCCER (LADIES) SOCCER (MENS) SQUASH SUBAQUA SURF SWIMMING & WATERPOLO TABLE TENNIS TAE KWON DO TENNIS TRAMPOLINING ULTIMATE FRISBEE VOLLEYBALL CLUBS LIST

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MEET THE TEAM DEPARTMENT OF SPORT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DECLAN KIDNEY

DIRECTOR OF SPORT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

021 4904752 021 4904776

[email protected]

CHRISTINE O’DONOVAN

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF SPORT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

021 4904768

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ALAN QUIRKE

SPORTS OFFICER

021 4904776 086 0467442

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JOHN GRAINGER

GAA DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

021 4904767 087 1704337

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PAUDIE HARTNETT

HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

021 4904789 087 9132094

[email protected]

GREG YELVERTON

UCC/FAI FACILITATOR

021 4904789 086 7954506

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JACK CASEY

RUGBY & ROWING DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

087 1223410

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TREVOR WOODS

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST

021 4904769

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BETTY YOUNG

SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

021 4904752

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HELEN O’LEARY

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

021 4904753

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WILLIE FAHY

FOREMAN (ACTING)

KENNETH YOUNG

GROUNDSKEEPER

[email protected]

KENNETH MCCARTHY

GROUNDSKEEPER

[email protected]

NOEL MCSWEENEY

GROUNDSKEEPER

[email protected]

SHANE COURNANE

GROUNDSKEEPER

[email protected]

087 9265991

MARDYKE SPORTS GROUNDS

087 9132071

THE FARM SPORTS GROUNDS

087 9132084

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MEET THE TEAM

UCC CLUBS EXECUTIVE

MICHAEL HANRAHAN PRESIDENT [email protected]

NOEL ROCHE VICE-PRESIDENT [email protected]

EMMA HOGAN TREASURER [email protected]

BRENDAN BOLGER STUDENT ENGAGEMENT [email protected]

OMED POSHDARY MARTIAL ARTS REP [email protected]

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CONSTANCE YOUNG SECRETARY [email protected]

OLIWIER MELON PRO [email protected]

ADAM FINN EVENTS OFFICER [email protected]

MICHAEL O’KEEFFE HEALTH PROMOTION

[email protected]

RORY O’DONNELL STUDENTS’ UNION REP [email protected]

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CUH CHARITY: CHILDREN’S APPEAL The UCC Clubs Executive is proud to be supporting a fantastic local charity this year. The CUH (Cork University Hospital) Charity was established early in 2012 with the aim to provide a wide range of life-changing and life-saving equipment, facilities and services for patients in CUH, covering a region of up to 1.5 million people. Operating as a centre of excellence for over 42 different medical and surgical specialities on the campus including Cancer Services, Cardiac & Renal Services, Paediatrics, Neurosciences, Renal Medicine, Obstetrics and Emergency Medicine, CUH is unique as it is the only Level 1 Trauma Hospital in the country. At present CUH Charity is placing a huge emphasis on their Children’s Unit Fundraising Appeal. On an annual basis, over 30,000 children use the services of CUH. Cork University Hospital is a specialist centre for children with a range of illnesses including Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes and Epilepsy to name a few. Unfortunately, the children being treated in the Children’s Unit each year are limited to facilities that were built in the 1970’s. CUH Charity’s aim is to raise a total of €1,500,000 to refurbish in-patient facilities in the Children’s Unit. The Charity hopes to replace the current outdated Children’s Unit with a state-ofthe-art facility to meet the medical and surgical needs for the children of the Greater Munster region and incorporate Paediatric Services in one single unit. CUH Charity’s goal is to transform our hospital into a single centre of excellence for Munster and give all children the services and care they truly deserve. Please support CUH Charity: Children’s Appeal this year through events and collections organised by UCC Clubs. If you would like to help fundraise for this great cause please get in touch by emailing [email protected].

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In February 2015, UCC became Irelands first recognised Health Promoting University. UCC Health Matters is a cross-University collaboration of students and staff striving to create a healthier University environment for all. Each year UCC Health Matters is involved in the organisation of many events and campaigns on campus including: pedometer and cycling challenges, Health Matters Day, Mental Health Week, Sexual Health awareness week, Staff Wellbeing Day, UCC Desk to 5K and The Big UCC Cycle. We encourage new participants with an interest in health and health promotion in general to get involved by sending an email to [email protected]. Placements and internships are available also. Student engagement is of particular importance to the initiative, and since there is high turnover of students, we especially encourage you to get involved, if even for a year, or just a semester; your input can be invaluable! If you have a particular interest in any of our health promoting action areas, we would be delighted to meet with you and give you an idea of the work we do. Working Group Action Areas Alcohol & Substance Abuse – Physical Activity & Active Transport – Food & Nutrition – Sexual Health Mental Health – Safety – Built Environment – Sustainable Environment The working groups are made up of a number of staff and students who meet every couple of months to review progress within the action areas. The work of these groups focuses on both strategic and policy levels as well as on the ground co-ordinating events. It is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience as well as taking an active part in the health of UCC – your new home. UCC Health Matters extends a warm welcome to all new UCC students of 2016/17. We hope that you will join us on our journey to improve and maintain the health of UCC students and staff. [email protected]

ucc.ie/en/healthmatters/

UCCHealthMatters

@UCCHealthMatter

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CLUBS SUCCESSES ARCHERY GMIT IV: Cormac O’Callaghan - 1st Place Beginner Male Recurve Carla Reinhardt - 3rd Place Beginner Male Recurve

DCU IV Brian Swayne - 1st Place Intermediate Male Recurve

ATHLETICS Phil Healy (UCC HPAE Sports Scholarship student) won the 60m & 200m at the National Indoor Championships in Athlone. Her time of 7.35 in the 60m event was a PB and a new Irish U23 record. She was also the February winner of the River Lee Hotel Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month Award and February winner of the Evening Echo Ladies Sports Star Awards. Southside Sports Star of the month Award with the UCC Relay team for their historic victory in the 4 x 400m relay event at the intervarsities for April 2016. Phil Healy’s good form continued as she recorded 100m & 200m wins at an invitational meet in Loughborough in May 2016. MEN Gold: David Cussen - High Jump (2.00m) (New Record for UCC) Silver: Ruairí O’Cinneide - 3000m Walk (20:30:67) Michael Kenny - 35lbs Weight for Distance (8.48m) Bronze: Michael Kenny - Discus (33.90m) Bobby Smith - Javelin (47.32m) David Cussen - Long Jump (6.70m)

Niamh Moore was a member of the Cork Varsity team which won the Women’s Intermediate Team Cork County Cross Country event in October 2015. Ben Thistlewood (UCC Sports Scholarship student) won the Cork County Senior Cross Country Championships in October 2015 running for Leevale AC. At the track & field intervarsities UCC were 3rd overall, with the women’s team in 2nd place & the men’s team in 3rd place. WOMEN Gold: Joan Healy - 100m (11.64s) Phil Healy - 200m (23.93s - New IUAA Record!) 4x400m Relay Team (Christine Neville, Niamh Moore, Louise Shanahan, Phil Healy)  Laura McSweeney - Shot Putt (12.10m) Silver: Phil Healy - 100m (11.66s) Louise Shanahan - 800m (2:19:18) Jessica Coyne - 3000m Steeplechase (11:09:64) 4X100m Relay Team (Shona Lowe, Margaret Caldbeck, Christine Neville, Joan Healy)  Bronze: Christine Neville - 400m (60.21s)

AUSSIE RULES 2nd and 3rd place in the European Universities Cup held in Birmingham.

Rebel Shield winners.

BADMINTON INTERVARSITIES: A team reached the quarter final of the cup. B team reached the quarter final of the plate LEAGUE WINNERS:

Division 3 Ladies team

HANDICAP CUP WINNERS: Division 3 Ladies team. Division 5 Men’s team

Three members of the division 3 ladies team, Niamh O’Driscoll, Orla Coghlan and Laura Murphy were successful in winning all Ireland medals with the Cork team at grade 3E. Niamh O’Driscoll and Laura Murphy were runners up in the Munster doubles championship at grade 3E. Michelle Beazley and Cáit Broderick won the Munster doubles championship at grade 5G.

BASKETBALL UCC fresher women’s team are fresher intervarsity champions. UCC senior men’s team are college’s league finalists. UCC Demons are Superleague & Super Cup champions – Adrian O Sullivan and Jack O Mahony – UCC student’s part of the squad. Sarah Kenny has been selected on the Irish U20 Women’s team to compete in the European Championships this summer as well.

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Adrian O Sullivan (HPAE Sports Scholarship recipient) -Division 1 intervarsities MVP and All Star. Selected on the Irish Club team which competed in the FIBA Europe Cup and on the Irish Senior men’s squad who will compete in the small nations European Championships this summer UCC senior men Division 1 intervarsity winners.

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CLUBS SUCCESSES BOXING UCC boxing improved on from the successes of the previous year by taking home three gold medals and two silver medals from this year’s intervarsities. The gold medals came from UCC students Gearoid Kiely Farrell (U91kg), Kim McNair (U71kg) and Zen Tshabangu (U60kg) while silver medals came from Peter Hegarty (U81kg) and Luke Hickey (U75kg). Overall UCC boxing had one of the highest medal counts of all the colleges competing in this year’s intervarsity competition and remains one of the strongest university boxing clubs in the country.

CAMOGIE There were ten students from the UCC camogie club on the Cork panel who won the All Ireland Championship in September 2015, Pamela & Katrina Mackey, Leanne O’Sullivan, Meadhbh Cahalane, Orla Cronin, Amy O’Connor, Jennifer Hosford, Hannah Looney, Niamh Ni Chaoimh and Lauren Callinan. Orla Cotter (UCC Graduate) was awarded “Player of the Final”.

ASHBOURNE CUP FINALISTS: Amy O Connor, Pamela Mackey & Katrina Mackey were awarded All Stars for their performances with UCC in the Ashbourne Cup. Amy O Connor (UCC Quercus Sports Scholarship recipient), Received the Cork City & County Youth Award for September 2015 for her performances with Cork in the All Ireland Final in September.

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Keegan O’ Mahoney played in the World Junior Chess Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, in September. UCC hosted Intervarsities: Keegan O’ Mahoney came second, Kieran O’Riordan came third and David Moloney won the best unrated prize. John O’ Dowd came second in the Cork Congress Minor section.

Indoor intervarsity finalists. UCC hosted the very successful outdoor intervarsities and were outdoor intervarsity semi-finalists.

CYCLING

DARTS

Luke Hickey: Cyclocross race in Castletownroche, B category – 2nd Munster Championships, Killarney, B-race – 1st De Ronde Von Cork Cycling Club cyclocross race, Middleton, A-race – 2nd Eoin Ahern: Muddy Cup cyclocross race, B category – 1st

First Team reached the semi-finals of the Premier Division. Second team promoted to the Premier Division.

EQUESTRIAN Our most successful placing in recent years in Tetrathlon came this year in our self-hosted competition with an overall college placing of 3rd place. Individually Faye Mansfield picked up five rosettes for, 1st in the run, 2nd in the swim, 2nd in the ride, 3rd in the shoot and overall finished in 2nd place. Eoin Duggan McSweeney came 1st in the swim and 2nd in the shooting phase. Tommy Harty came 1st in the riding phase. This year at Intervarsities hosted by DCU Emma Horgan finished 3rd in show jumping. The show jumping team consisting of Aine Treacy, Emma Horgan and Tommy Harty finished in 3rd place also. Our Prix Caprilli team finished in 4th place and Luke Wemyss finished 6th. UCC finished 5th overall. A very successful outing and a great weekend had by all. A huge success within the club this year is the selection of Tommy Harty and Aoife Crotty to represent Ireland in International Student Riding Nation Cup competitions where they competed against teams from all over Europe and the USA. They both rightfully earned their places on IURCA squad. Aoife Crotty was also elected onto the IURCA committee for the coming college year which is a huge achievement.

FENCING 2015 – 2016 Intervarsites competition - 3rd place overall

CLUBS SUCCESSES

Competed in more than 11 competitions in 2015 – 2016: In these competitions our members did well, taking home 3rd place or better across various weapons.

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CLUBS SUCCESSES GAA ALL STARS The very best male and female hurlers and footballers who played over the past 12 months were honoured recently for their outstanding performances on the field of play. UCC students were noticeable in the selection of the very best for 2015. 3rd year Arts student (Irish & Geography) Tadgh de Burca from Waterford, holder of a Michael J Dowling scholarship, was deemed to be the All Star centre back in hurling and was also honoured with the accolade of ‘ Young hurler of the Year’, meaning he was the best Under 21 hurler in Ireland.

2nd year Sports Studies and Physical Education student Marie Ambrose along with PHD in Science student Vera Foley were both named on the Ladies Gaelic football All Star Team of the Year. PHD Chemistry student, Pamela Mackey once again was acknowledged, when she was deemed to be one of the best 15 players in the country by being chosen on the All Star Camogie team for 2015. Recognition also for graduates, Shane Enright (Gaelic Football), Orla Cotter (Camogie) and Valerie Mulcahy (Ladies Football) on their respective teams.

GAELIC FOOTBALL Conor Horgan received the “Player of the Match” in the Cork County Senior Championship final playing with Nemo Rangers in October 2015.

UCC Intermediates were defeated by UCD in the Intermediate Football Final.

GOLF

HOCKEY

2016 Golf Intervarsity finalists

UCC men’s senior team won the Peard Cup in December 2015 for the first time in the clubs history. Munster Senior League winners - first time in the clubs history Munster Junior Cup winners – 2nd’s team - first time in the clubs history Munster League second division winners – 2nd’s team

HURLING

JUDO

UCC student John Power was a member of the victorious Kilkenny hurling team who won the All Ireland in September 2015. UCC Juniors were defeated by UCD in the Junior All Ireland Colleges Final.

UCC Judo Club had their best intervarsity result in the clubs history by winning the overall intervarsity title in Derry in February 2016. The men’s & women’s team were both victorious. UCC won 28 medals (13 Gold, 4 Silver and 11 Bronze) in total with 15 competitors. UCC also took home another trophy for the best “Spirit of Judo”, this was given to Andre Bilro.

KARATE Joan Sheehan won a silver medal at the SKDUN Karate World Championships in Serbia in October 2015. Another UCC student, Martin Sheehan just lost out on a medal. At the Mixed Martial Arts Intervarsities UCC came home with 14 medals: In beginner level: Sarang came 1st in Kata, 2nd in Kumite points & 2nd in Kumite Con. Monisha came 2nd in Kata, 3rd in Kumite Points. Ciya came 3rd in Kata At intermediate level: Matheus came 1st in Kata, 3rd in Kumite Points & 3rd in Kumite Con Aoife came 3rd in Kata At senior level: Michael came 1st in Kata, 1st in Kumite Points & 1st in Kumite Con Karl came 1st in Kata

At the Karate Intervarsities UCC came home with 28 medals and 2nd overall: In beginner level: Monisha came 2nd in Team Kata & 2nd & 1st in Team Kumite. Ayaka came 2nd in team Kata & 1st & 2nd in Team Kumite. Sarang came 1st in individual Kata, 1st in Team Kata & 1st in Team Kumite At intermediate level: Aoife came 1st in individual Kumite & 2nd in Team Kumite. Matheus came 1st in Team Kata, 1st in individual Kumite & 2nd in Team Kumite. Jiss came 1st in Team Kata & 2nd in Team Kumite At senior level: Michael and Steve came 1st Team Kata & 1st in team Kumite. Martin came 1st in Individual Kumite & 1st in Team Kukite. Blaithin came 2nd in Team Kata & 3rd in Team Kumite. Kal came 2nd in Team Kata & 3rd in Team Kumite

KICKBOXING Lily De La Cour: 2015 - Senior National Champion -50kg W.A.K.O. Bestfighter World Cup, Rimini, Italy - 50kg 2nd place W.A.K.O. Senior World Champion - 50kg. West Cork Sports Star of the Year

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Lily De La Cour: Evening Echo ladies Sports Star Award winner – December 2015. Best Female Senior Kickboxer at the KBI Awards in December 2015. 2016 - Senior Advanced W.A.K.O. International Open Champion - 50kg.

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CLUBS SUCCESSES LADIES FOOTBALL Doireann O Sullivan (HPAE Sports Scholarship recipient) was awarded “Player of the Match” in the Cork County Final with her home club Mourneabbey.

Doireann was also awarded “Player of the Match” for her performances with her club in the Munster Club Final v Ballymacarbery, Waterford.

MOUNTAINEERING

OLYMPIC HANDBALL

UCC competed in the “bouldering” intervarsities in Dublin. Overall the team came 3rd: Hannah Hayes came 1st in the Female A category. Shauna Murphy came 2nd in the Female B category. Jun Xiang came 3rd in the Male A category

Irish Cup finalists First time we had a women’s team taking part of the Irish Cup. IT Carlow Blitz tournament winners

OPEN MARTIAL ARTS UCC Martial Arts clubs competed in the now annual Open Martial Arts Intervarsities. This is a compromised rules martial arts intervarsity open to many of the martial arts which take place on campus: UCC female students dominated the female black/red/brown category. Results included Anya Curran’s fantastic result of 1st place in both female points and continuous sparring sections as well as 2nd in mixed kata/patterns. Emer Varley 3rd in female continuous sparring. Siobhan Ladden 3rd in points sparring. Alexander Gannon 3rd in mixed kata/pattern. Omed Poshdary 3rd in mixed kata/patterns.

ORIENTEERING Josh O Sullivan Hourihan (UCC Sports Scholarship recipient) has achieved the following since May 2015: Irish Campus Sprint Series 2016: Trinity – 1st UCD – 1st Mary I College – 1st UL – 1st Overall series win, first person to win all the races in the series in events history, used for Selecting World University Championships Team 2016 Munster Orienteering Championships 2015 – 2nd Part of World University Championships Selection criteria – 1st university athlete Munster League Orienteering #1 2016 – 1st Southeast Orienteering League 2016 – Kilkenny Castle – 1st Dublin by Night Orienteering 2016 – Rockbrook School – 2nd Northern Irish Orienteering Championships 2015 – 5th Irish Middle Distance Orienteering Championships 2015 – 5th

Cork Summer League 2015: Race 1 – Fota House and Gardens – 1st Race 2 – Currabinny Wood – 1st Race 4 – Ballincollig Regional Park – 1st Race 8 – Ballyannon Wood – 1st Won 4 out of 4 races attended. Irish Orienteering Championships Relay 2015 – 1st - First victory for Bishopstown Orienteering Club in the clubs history Irish Army Orienteering Championships 2015 – 1st Scottish 6 Day Elite Sprint 2015 – 3rd Scottish 6 Day 2015 – 53rd overall, 3rd placed Irish Athlete (out of 12) Torstairastit Keisarsuo (Finland) – 3rd Cork Autumn League #5 Curragh Woods– 1st place on Black and Brown courses (2 most difficult) 1st leg at Jukola relay 2015 Ballycotton Summer Series 2015 – 4th overall in Series, first time in top 20.

POWERLIFTING At the IPF novice competition Sean Hickey placed 1st in his category and got invited to compete at nationals. Conor Kennedy and Darren Horgan were also invited to compete at the upcoming nationals following their performances and will join Dan Hurley, Claire Kelly and Adam Keane other UCC students who had already qualified to compete in Nationals.

At IDFPA Single lifts Jack O’ Dwyer and Eoin Jefferies came 1st and 2nd respectively in the squat event. In the Bench event Roisin Merz place 1st among her female class and attempted to break the Irish record. With the men Luke Clark, Jack O’Dwyer and Eoin Jefferies came 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively. In the deadlift event Jean Kelly placed first in her category.

RACQUETBALL Aisling Hickey won the Women’s Open Singles title at the National Championships for the 5th year in a row. She also won the doubles event.

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CLUBS SUCCESSES ROWING UCC had great success at the Cork Head of River: UCC Senior Eight Men (A): 2nd UCC Senior Eight Men (B): 3rd  UCC Senior Women Coxless Four: 1st UCC Senior Men Two : 1st UCC Senior Men’s Singles – Andy Harrington: 1st UCC Senior Women two: 1st

Deirdre O’ Sullivan and Selma Bouanane took 2nd place behind an experienced Trinity crew in the women’s Intermediate doubles, with Selma winning the women’s Intermediate singles and Deirdre taking 3rd later in the day. The club also took 2nd in the men’s Intermediate doubles, Intermediate 4+ and 3rd in the men’s Intermediate 8+.

Jack Casey (UCC Quercus Sports Scholar) won the U23 Indoor National Rowing Championship in the UL Arena. Jack produced a new PB, improving on the 2nd place he achieved at the provincial finals in November. UCC Intermediate Women Singles – Deirdre O Sullivan: 1st Jack Casey, rowing in the U23 Heavyweight Quad, posted the fastest crew time at the International Selection trials Following extensive racing, the successful quad with oarsman from Portadown, Portora (Enniskillen), NUIG and UCC has been selected to represent Ireland in the Under-23 World Championships in Rotterdam in August.  At the Irish Intervarsity Rowing Championships, the Men’s Senior Four of David Keohane, Brain Keohane, Andy Harrington &  Stephen O’ Connor took 1st place after a very strong sprint finish which pushed them out to half a length over Trinity.

UCC also won the men’s Club Four after a very strong race from Tomas power, Alex O Riordan, Stephen Murphy, & Neil Mc Swiney and cox Rachel O Leary. At the Skibbereen Regatta the club won a total of 7 events and claimed all of the Men’s Intermediate sweep titles. UCC claimed victory in the Women’s Intermediate Pair raced by Clodagh Scannell and Linda Murphy, Club 2 Men’s 8+ and Club Scull won by David Synnott. It was the novice squads opening race not only of the season, but of their rowing careers! UCC took a large contingent to the UK to compete in the London Metropolitan Regatta in early June and produced the following results: Intermediate Single Sculls winner – Andy Harrington Intermediate 2 Coxed Four winners – Stephen Murphy, Tomas Power, Brian Keohane, David Keohane & Rachel O’ Leary, Cox Intermediate Coxless Pair winners – Simon Kearney, Ciaran Higgins Elite/Senior Quad  – Stephen O Connor – winner –(in a composite crew) Intermediate Double Sculls – David Synott – winner – (composite crew)

RUGBY UCC RFC had six players selected on the Irish Universities team for a number of representative matches: Charlie Slowey, Ben Mitchell, Cathal Gallagher, Paul Durham, Charlie O’ Regan & Cillian Ansboro.

Paul Kiernan was selected on the Irish U20 rugby squad for the Six Nations Championship & the U20 World Cup. Paul Captained the Irish U20 squad in their match against Georgia on 15th July (Ireland 35 – 7 Georgia).

UCC RFC were promoted to Division 1B of the AIL League following their victory over Blackrock College in the Promotion/Relegation Play-Off Final.

Charlie O Regan - Ulster Bank Division 2A Player of the Year.

SAILING Four UCCSC members competed in the ISAF team racing worlds in Rutland, England, July 2015. UCC came 3rd and 4th in the Irish National Championships 2015 in Dublin with four UCCSC members winning the competition on a mixed team. UCC came 3rd and 4th at the first regional event of ‘15/16 held in Dingle.

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SOCCER UCC won the Farquhar Cup following their exit from the Collingwood Cup held in UCC. UCC Junior 1 were John Hayes Cup Finalists. UCC were runners-up in the Munster Senior League. Sean O’ Mahony was awarded Munster Senior League “Player of the Year” for the soccer season 2015/16. He was also selected on the Irish Colleges & Universities squad for 2016.

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Intervarsities NUIG Men’s division C and D winners

Intervarsities UCC men’s team were runners-up in the team event Declan O Brien was runner-up in the singles event.

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CLUBS SUCCESSES TAE KWON DO Anya Curran came 3rd in ladies black belt patterns and 2nd in ladies black belt sparring at the ITF Eireann Championships in Little Island and Omed Poshdary came 1st in male blue/red belt sparring and also came 1st in the male blue/red pattern section At the TWD intervarsities UCC performed very well with: Sarah Barry - 1st in female black belt HW sparring and 1st in female black belt patterns. Emer Varley - 2nd in female black belt LW sparring and 3rd in female black belt patterns.

At the TWD intervarsities UCC performed very well with: Anya Curran - 1st in female black belt LW sparring. Siobhan Ladden - 3rd in female red/black belt patterns and 4th in female black/red sparring Erik Borchert - 1st male black belt HW sparring Luke King - 4th male black belt HW sparring Omed Poshdary - 1st colour belt green/blue/red patterns Martin - 3rd colour belt white/yellow patterns

TENNIS UCC hosted a very successful tennis intervarsities in Cork in Feb 2016. UCC men’s & women’s teams won their respective “Bowl” competitions. The women’s “Bowl” final was an all UCC affair with UCC 2 defeating UCC 3. UCC 2 men’s defeated UCD 2 in their final.

TRAMPOLINE UCC were very successful at the intervarsities: UCC Team A came second with Jack Davis, Tom Sheppard, Becca Flaherty and Lauren Murphy on the team.

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Individual events: Elite men – Jack Davis (1st) Elite women – Becca Flaherty (1st) Advanced men – Tom Sheppard (1st) Intermediate women - Denise Bunce (1st)

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Chris Mintern (UCC Quercus Sports Scholarship recipient) started 2016 in fine fashion winning: Youghal Duathlon National Series Banner Duathlon National Series Limerick Duathlon Tramore Duathlon Hell of the West (National Triathlon Championship) He has been selected to represent Ireland at the World University Games 2016.  He has also retained the Lee Swim title 2015.

VOLLEYBALL Men’s team - varsity semi-finalists Women’s team - Plate competition winners

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UCC were 3rd in terms of the shield scores behind UCD & QUB. The people with the 6 highest form scores were: Jack Davis Tom Sheppard Denise Bunce Lauren Murphy Aislinn Graham  Heather O’Callaghan

ULTIMATE FRISBEE UCC women’s won the indoor intervarsities. UCC men’s won the “Open” outdoor intervarsity championship. Mixed outdoor intervarsity winners. At the national IFDA awards in 2015 UCC were extremely successful and won the following: Aoife Blake: Female College “Player of the Year”  Female Club “Player of the Year” - “Most Spirited Female Player” Matthew Feely:Contribution to the development of Irish Ultimate Mary McKee: Most Spirited Female Player John Doherty: UCC Graduate, won an award for his contribution to the development of Irish Ultimate. UCC were crowned CLUB OF THE YEAR

WOMEN’S RUGBY SSI League Finalists. Winners is an invitational Seven’s tournament in Paris in April. Current and final year players Ciara O’ Dwyer, Laura Sheehan, Ciara Scanlon, Hannah O’Sullivan and Mairéad Casey were called for Munster Senior squad tryouts this spring. Ciara, Laura and Ciara were successful in reaching the next stage in the Munster Senior squad. Ellen Murphy continued her success with the Munster Senior squad during the year and Ellen is currently on the Irish 15s squad. All players played key roles in the team’s success this season.

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QUERCUS SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS At University College Cork, we believe in creating an environment in which academic excellence can be combined with opportunities for personal development. One of the most important ways our students further their personal development is by taking part in the wide range of sporting activities on offer here. Our students are amongst the most active in the country in the fields of sport and, therefore, we are pleased to announce that we will be awarding up to 5 Quercus Scholarships for Sport to registered undergraduates in 2017/18. These students should demonstrate an exceptional level of excellence in their chosen Sport and will have been selected by the Scholarship Panel for a Quercus Scholarship. The Scholarship can be renewed for subsequent years, subject to a Scholar making a sufficient contribution to the sporting life of UCC, engaging with the activities of the Quercus Talented Students’ Programme and being able to progress to the next level of study in their academic programme. Scholars will be expected to act as ambassadors for UCC in terms of their participation in sporting activities and in their participation in activities designed to promote the Quercus Programme. Where there are equivalent levels of excellence applicants deemed able to contribute most to UCC will be selected. UCC also reserves the right to select scholars based on their strategic importance to sport in UCC. Please note that the Quercus Scholarships are open to students applying for, and currently registered in, any undergraduate degree programme offered by UCC. The act of balancing academic achievement, sporting excellence and personal development remains a challenge for talented Irish sports people. Through the Quercus Talented Students’ Programme, UCC is committed to enhancing the academic and sporting achievements of young sports men and women in the country, as well as making a positive impact on the future of Irish Sport. The provisional closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, February 3rd, 2017 and full details can be found on www.ucc.ie/quercus.

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SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS UCC run a Sports Scholarship programme to assist and allow talented sportspeople to concurrently improve their academic and sporting careers. The method and type of scholarship to be awarded for 2017/18 is now under review, with a number of changes expected. The awarding of Scholarships for the 2016/17 academic year will follow existing methods. UCC annually awards Sports Scholarships ranging across sixty sports clubs: 1. Scholarships ranging in value from €500 to €2000 each are awarded annually 2. Candidates will be required to possess the appropriate academic qualifications needed for admission or by full-time registered students at University College Cork 3. Scholarships will be awarded to candidates who have reached a very high level of performance in their chosen sport or have the potential to do so 4. Renewal of the Scholarship is dependent on the maintenance of a satisfactory academic and athletic standard throughout the duration of the programme 5. Money will be paid out in two stages 6. To monitor level of fitness the recipients of a Scholarship will be required to undergo a series of physiological tests 7. Regular reports will be necessary to ensure that satisfactory progress is being achieved both by the recipient and the club coach 8. The recipients of a Scholarship must make themselves available for selection on University teams 9. Recipients will be required to maintain a satisfactory academic standard throughout the duration of the Scholarship and to display at all times an appropriate standard of conduct and sportsmanship 10. Recipients will be required to make themselves available to the Department of Sport & Physical Activity where and when requested – up to a maximum of three times a year 11. There will be an adjudicating panel of five nominated by the President In 2012/13 UCC, as part of its centenary year of sport in the Mardyke awarded two elite Sports Scholarship: • Roy Keane UCC Sport 100 Soccer Scholarship • Michael J. Dowling UCC Sport 100 Hurling Scholarship Along with Quercus Sports Scholarships, other scholarships include: • Jonathan Herlihy Memorial Scholarship • Jason Foley Memorial Scholarship Sponsored Scholarships include: • • • • • •

Munster Council GAA Bursaries PSE Energy Kinsale Ltd Scholarship Kukri Scholarships Bank of Ireland Scholarships Eden Hall Scholarships Trend Micro Scholarships

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AWARDS

UCC SPORTS STAR AWARDS & UCC CLUBS EXECUTIVE AWARDS 2015/2016 UCC’s top young sports stars were honoured by UCC at the Sports Star Awards 2015/2016 hosted by the River Lee Hotel on the 4th of April 2016. Eamon Ryan, Guest of Honour, spoke about his experiences in all sports and about the value of combining academics with sport & physical activity in terms of personal development. The full list of UCC Sport Star Awards winners for 2015/ 2016 were as follows: Adrian O Sullivan – Basketball Pamela Mackey – Camogie Brian Begley – Gaelic Football Marie Ambrose – Ladies Gaelic Football Lily De la Cour – Kickboxing Peter Coulter – Hockey Tadgh De Burca – Hurling Paul Kiernan – Rugby Sean  O Mahony – Soccer Chris Mintern – Triathlon Kieran Dowd Lifetime Achievement Award: Susan Dwane, UCC Karate Club Team of the Year: UCC Men’s Hockey Club

UCC CLUBS EXECUTIVE AWARDS 2015/2016 The UCC Clubs Awards were presented to the best clubs and their members by the Clubs Executive at the Clubs and Societies Ball in SilverSprings Clayton Hotel on 10th March 2016. Club of the Year: Hockey (M&L) Most Improve Club of the Year: Basketball Competitive Event of the Year: Tetrathlon Intervarsities – Equestrian Club Non-Competitive Event of the Year: Ski Trip – Snowsports Club Fresher of the Year: Faye Mansfield – Equestrian Club Website of the Year: Judo Club Club Person of the Year: Annie Walsh – Ladies Soccer Bene Merenti Winners: Greg Chambers – Men’s Hockey Aisling Hickey – Racquetball Neil McSwiney – Rowing Neil Collins – Tennis Stephen Quirke – Tennis Emma Hogan – Inline Hockey Hannah Lane – Women’s Rugby

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WHAT IS THE UCC WORKS AWARD? The UCC Works Award enables students to receive formal recognition for the learning gained from their involvement in extracurricular activities inside and outside of UCC. The activities are categorised into four pathways. Students participating in clubs as players and/or committee members (minimum 40 hours during the year) are eligible to apply for the Student Life Pathway. The other pathways include the Internship Pathway, Volunteering Pathway, and Entrepreneurship and Innovation Pathway. HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR THE UCC WORKS AWARD? REGISTER - For your chosen pathway PARTICIPATE - In an approved UCC Works Activity REFLECT - On the employability skills learned from that activity and update your CV RECEIVE - Your UCC Works Award (All details on each pathway and each step of the process is on the website: www.ucc.ie/careers/uccworks) WHO CAN APPLY? • The award is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students of UCC who satisfy the criteria of “participate and reflect.” • See www.ucc.ie/careers/uccworks for further details on the FOUR award pathways WHY APPLY? • The award is designed to prepare you for the challenges you face in making the transition to work. • To succeed after university you should focus on developing the employability skills employers value like working as part of a team or communicating well. • The UCC Works Award gives you an opportunity to develop these all round skills that employers value greatly. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? • Achieve formal recognition for taking part in extracurricular activities that you enjoy. • Boost your career prospects by demonstrating to employers that you have developed competencies they want. • Stand out from the crowd and have your contribution recorded on your Diploma Supplement. The Diploma supplement is a newer standardised document that is used across Europe. Its purpose it to give context to both academic and institutional information should you be applying to a European University or Employer.

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SPORTING VENUES MARDYKE SPORTS GROUNDS Just a five minute walk from the quadrangle, the historical sports grounds have undergone magnificent recent upgrades.

THE PRUNTY PITCH Steeped in history, this playing field has been the home of UCC sport since 1911. Hosts UCC Rugby matches in the AIL League, usually on Saturday afternoons. Also home to UCC AFC, this venue features modern floodlights and can accommodate over 800 spectators in the covered stands, and offers close-up views of the matches from all angles.

THE SYNTHETIC PITCH

Headquarters for the UCC Ladies and Men’s Hockey Clubs, this water-based pitch offers a top-class playing facility with covered viewing accommodation for 750 spectators. It is ideal for casual soccer bookings for students, and hosts the annual UCC AFC Quarry Cup, the top intramural competition during the school year.

THE SONIA O’SULLIVAN ATHLETICS TRACK The recent completion of this outstanding facility provides top-class surroundings for athletes. The track is used by the UCC Athletics club, the UCC staff Athletics club, several local athletics clubs and recreational runners alike.

THE GAA PITCH Home of the Men’s & Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie, the pitch is strictly restricted to Club use only unless prior arrangements are made with the Department of Sport & Physical Activity. Recently upgraded with floodlights, this pitch is a fabulous venue for the best of GAA teams.

MARDYKE ARENA Home of UCC Sport and Club activities. This beautiful, state-of-the-art facility has recently undergone a significant expansion of the fitness areas. Featuring 3 Sports Halls, a 25m Swimming pool, Fitness Centre, 2 Squash courts, Climbing Wall, Aerobics/Dance Studio, and the UCC Human Performance Laboratory, the arena is one of the finest sports complexes in Ireland. It is located in the Mardyke Sports Grounds, 5 minutes walk from Main Campus.

UCC HUMAN PERFORMANCE LAB A special feature of the UCC sports facilities is the Human Performance Laboratory, directed by Trevor Woods, UCC Exercise Physiologist. All UCC students (and staff), involved with sports clubs or not, may avail of the services to have their fitness levels and health status professionally assessed. The lab facilities include state of the art equipment to assess everything from muscle strength to stamina, and lung function to cholesterol. For further details and to book an assessment please email [email protected].

GETTING TO THE MARDYKE ARENA: CURRAHEEN ROAD SPORTS GROUNDS Over 55 acres of manicured pitches provide home to the various UCC clubs at our facilities, which are located about 10 minutes drive from the main campus. To book “The Farm”, contact the Department of Sport & Physical Activity for booking and information.

Notice: All UCC Sport Facilities must be booked in advance. Casual bookings for the Synthetic Pitch at the Mardyke Sports Grounds are made in the UCC Sports Department (021 4904752) located in Ferry Lodge, Mardyke Walk (adjacent to the GAA pitch). NO STUDDED FOOTBALL BOOTS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED ON THE SYNTHETIC PITCH. For Synthetic Pitch or Grass pitch bookings, you will be given a Facilities Booking Card, which you must present to the grounds staff on duty. Clubs seeking to book additional hours for either training or events must contact the Sports Department. Bookings for long-term “Cup” events on the pitch must provide exact times and dates to the UCC/FAI facilitator.

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AIKIDO Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as “the way of unifying (with) life energy” or as “the way of harmonious spirit”. Ueshiba’s goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury. Aikido is performed by blending with the motion of the attacker and redirecting the force of the attack rather than opposing it head-on. This requires very little physical strength, as the aikido practitioner “leads”

the attacker’s momentum using entering and turning movements. The techniques are completed with various throws or joint locks. Aikido derives mainly from the martial art of Daitu-ryu Aiki-jujutsu, but began to diverge from it in the late 1920s, partly due to Ueshiba’s involvement with the umoto-kyu religion. Ueshiba’s early students’ documents bear the term aiki-jujutsu. Aikdo in UCC takes place in the Mardyke Arena on Mondays and Thursdays in Hall 2. Why not come along to Clubs Day on September the 13th and meet us or email your questions to [email protected].

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ARCHERY Archery is an accessible hobby, catering for people of all physical abilities. The club is well established with the Irish student archery community, hosting the National Student Indoor Championships, the largest Irish Student Archery event, every year. The club has a relaxed atmosphere, over 200 people joined last year, composed of experienced and beginner archers, offering opportunities to meet new people. Archers of all levels are welcomed.

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Join the team, compete in the National League, take part in exciting Intervarsities all over the country or simply attend weekly training while making some friends along the way! New archers receive a six-week course providing you with a beginner’s qualification. Experienced, friendly trainers, relaxed atmosphere, and all equipment provided, what more could you want in a club? And who knows, maybe you’ll find the sport you’ve been looking for all along; you won’t know it until you try it!

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ATHLETICS From Phil Healy and our womens 4x400m relay team that became a viral sensation earlier this year, to casual joggers looking for a training buddy, UCC Athletics Club caters for all abilities.Every member of the club, from seasoned competitiors to complete beginners, get the chance to train with some of the best coaches in the country. Head Coach & former Olympian Donie Walsh was picked as Team Ireland distance coach for the Rio 2016 Olympics.Donie, along Ray Shanahan, Steve Fleming and John Sheehan, our Middle Distance, Jumps & Sprints coaches, all have experience coaching everyone from beginners to international level athletes. UCC Athletics Club regularly travels and competes

at various Intervarsity competitions from the road relays in November through to the Outdoor track & field varsities in April. All are welcome at these events throughout the year where you might find there is a larger social aspect involved than in your regular athletics competition! Apart from competition the club organises plenty of social events and weekends away throughout the year, along with a warm weather training camp in Portugal. So if you want to experience a friendly training atmosphere and top class coaching, come down to the Pavilion (red brick building) by the Mardyke track at 6pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays where we will find you a group to train with no matter what level you are!

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AUSSIE RULES The UCC ‘Bombers’ are the leading varsity team in Ireland. The sport has a similar skills set to GAA and Rugby. There is no previous skill or knowledge required to join our club as each year we start from the beginning to give every player the best possible opportunity to learn, play and enjoy this sport as so many before have! The club is very competitive in terms of competing in national and international leagues. We won our main national competition the Rebel Shield against the Leeside Lions in a two leg competition.

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We also came 2nd and 3rd in the Fitzpatrick cup in the European Varsities, being the only University to field two teams. In keeping with the tradition with footy there is a strong social side to the club where many friendships are forged on and off the field of play. The Bombers currently only have a men’s teams and training is open to anyone who wishes to train with the team for leisure or competitive purposes. For more information please do not hesitate to contact [email protected]

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BADMINTON UCC Badminton Club is one of the most successful and popular clubs open to both experienced and recreational players in the college. We love to see new members joining so don’t worry if you have never picked up a racket before as coaching is available to all students. Our club saw great success last season with individual members and teams winning titles at both County and Munster level. Last season two teams were selected to represent UCC at Intervarsities, with the A team reaching the cup quarter final and the B team reaching the plate quarter final.

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UCC Badminton Club is also a great choice for those interested in the social and travelling side of sports. We organise regular nights out, and weekends away to ISBTS (Irish Student Badminton Tournaments) in places such as Limerick, Galway and Dingle. There are also opportunities to attend events in London, Norway and Holland! We love to see international students joining the club. International students have often represented our club locally and at a national level. We are excited for the new college year and look forward to meeting some new faces!

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BASKETBALL The UCC Basketball Club has approx. 75 members from all walks of college life. The clubs consists of 5 teams which include a Fresher Ladies and Men’s team, a Senior Ladies A and B team and a Senior Men’s team. Last year the club enjoyed success both on and off the court. Our Fresher Ladies team won the Fresher All- Ireland tournament in Maynooth IT last November. Our Senior Ladies B team reached the All-Ireland C League Semi-final in their first year of competing. Our Senior Men’s team had a fantastic year reaching the All- Ireland B League Final last March and going on to win the Intervarsities B Men’s competition in NUIG last April. The Basketball Club was also generously awarded with

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UCC’s “Most Improved Club” by the Clubs Executive last year and hope to continue improving coming into the new college year. The College season begins with trials for all five teams in September and finishes with the Intervarsities competition which will be held in UCD next April. The Men’s team is also affiliated with the C&S UCC Demons Premier League team who have been very successful in the past couple of years having retained the title of Premier League Champions and the Champions trophy in the last year alone. During the year club members participate in tournaments, league games and various fundraisers as well as a night out (or twenty!).

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BOXING Looking to get fit, meet new people, or just try something new and exciting? Boxing is a great sport and we’re always looking for new members! UCC Boxing Club is open to boxers of all levels, whether you’ve been boxing for years or just want to try it out.

Sparring takes place nightly, but you won’t box unless you want to! Our coaches Ken Anthony and Eoin Buckley have a wealth of experience in boxing and have coached many of our members to huge success in the Irish Intervarsities. UCC boxing had the highest medal counts of all the colleges competing in this year’s intervarsity competition and remains one of the strongest university boxing clubs in the country.

Training takes place in Studio 7 of the Mardyke from 8.3010 on Mondays and from 5.00-6.30 on Wednesdays and Fridays. We start with a rigorous cardio session and move onto boxing drills.

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CAMOGIE UCC Camogie club is one of the oldest clubs in the existence of the Camogie Association, who have the proud record of taking part in the first ever intercollegiate camogie match versus UCD on 18th April 1915. Since then, UCC has won 31 Ashbourne Cup Titles with the first success in 1919 and the most recent in 2003 and a Purcell Cup Title in 2014, when they overcame DIT in Belfast under the guidance of their captain Inniscarrig’s Joanne Casey. Impressively, UCC won six in-a-row in both the 1920s and the 1970s. UCC holds the record for the longest reign in the history of the Ashbourne Cup competition.

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Famous names to don the UCC skull and crossbones jersey include Cork’s Pat Moloney-Lenihan who was selected on the camogie team of the century, Kathleen “Kitty” Buckley whose record of six goals in an All-Ireland Senior Final still stands and Elizabeth “Lil” Kirby who was the fifth President of the Camogie Assiociation and All-Stars such as Pamela and Katrina Mackey, Una O’Dwyer, Emer McDonnell, Rachel Moloney, Joanne O’Callaghan, Una O’Donoghue and Susan Earner to name but a few.UCC Camogie club offers a great opportunity to meet many new friends and have mighty fun while competing in Intervarsities and league campaigns.

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CANOE Becoming a member of UCC Canoe Club is a fantastic way to meet new people, get fit and have a few laughs along the way. Whether you are a lifelong kayaking enthusiast or never knew the sport existed there is a spot for you somewhere in our club. As there are various styles of kayaking in which we compete in such as whitewater, long distance, polo, canoe and freestyle we are sure you will find something suited for you. There are weekly pool sessions where we teach river health and safety as well as the basics of kayaking. There are also weekly training sessions on the River Lee where you will get a real taste of kayaking on a flowing river and put your training into practice!

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UCC Canoe Club is also one of the most social clubs on campus consisting of a jam packed social calendar which includes our legendary annual JACKS weekend trip away to Kerry, intervarsities, Fresher’s party and the famous Cake Off as well as many, many more. We are open to all types of members and whether you are just joining for a social gathering or are looking to become Irelands Next Top Paddler! So come along and experience the rush for yourself at one of or weekly sessions and visit and like our Facebook page – UCC Canoe Club for all the information you will need to know.

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CAPOEIRA The Capoeira Club brings together people that want to have fun learning a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of acrobatics, dance and music. Practiced all over the world, Capoeira is a symbol of Brazilian culture, but also of resistance to the oppression. It was originally used as a survival tool for the unarmed slaves. This is a martial art like no other; disguised under play, music and dance is a fight that uses mainly power, speed, leverage and trickery to achieve quick and complex moves.

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The UCC Capoeira Club is really a space to work out as light and playfully or as intensively as you want. It is a club that always has room for new beginners to train alongside the more skilled capoeiristas. Everyone benefits from each other’s different characteristics they bring to the “roda”, whether it be strength, flexibility, endurance, motivation, confidence, rhythm...Welcome some Brazilian culture into your life through the spirit, moves and music of Capoeira. You can also learn how to play an instrument, learn some Portuguese and make some new friends, all while keeping fit.

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CHESS At over 1500 years old, chess is one of the oldest games in the world. Contrary to popular belief, chess is played and enjoyed by people from all walks of life, and while easy to learn, it is difficult to master. The club caters for people of all levels, from complete novice, to expert. Last year we had many absolute beginners, as well as one member who travelled to Russia to represent Ireland in the World Championship.

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Last year we hosted the intervarsity, an event that was universally praised by all. We play different fun variants such as bughouse/swap chess and Greek chess. This year we are hoping to offer even more such as in house blitz tournaments. Chess has been shown to have many long-term health benefits, and is extremely rewarding. For anyone who’s unsure, or nervous about joining, come along, or feel free to send us an email. We’re sure you’ll like it! Hope to see you there.

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CIRCUS A small and dedicated circus group, extremely welcoming of everyone from beginners to dedicated circus enthusiasts. Come along to learn to Juggle, Hula Hoop, Spin Poi, Slackline, Unicycle, Balance and much, much more. There is a skill to suit everyone!

Two years ago we helped host the European Juggling Convention (EJC) in Millstreet for 2000+ Carnies. We attend numerous Circus convention’s around the country, the first of the year in Tralee in November is not to be missed out.

Guidance is given through a combination of club members and professionals brought into teach specific workshops. Juggling teaches rhythm, spatial and mental awareness, and provides a perfect balance to an academic life.

We’ve also hosted our very own convention! The UCC Circus club and has matured into one of the most exciting and innovative groups within the University. Come along and give it a go!

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CRICKET The Cricket club is one of UCC’s most diverse clubs. We have members from Cork to Chennai, Dublin to Dunedin and everywhere in between, all brought together by a collective passion for cricket. We play all year round, indoors (twice a week) between October and March and outdoors as soon as the weather begins to get better. We compete in both the indoor and outdoor Intervarsity championships, competitions in which we have had great success in recent years in addition to fielding a team in Munster Division 2 and the Cork T20 Cup. We also hosted

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CYCLING The Cycling Club is continuing to grow every year since it’s forming in 2014. The club is open to all levels of cycling, from beginner leisure cyclists to elite racers and everybody in between.

A training spin is held every weekend during the winter. We have members who compete at a high level in national and international races throughout the year. All students and staff are welcome to join.

We cater for all disciplines such as road racing, mountain biking and leisure cycling. We want to help make you a better and safer cyclist.The club is a great place to make new friends and meet fellow cyclists.

For more info on getting involved, please contact us at [email protected] and be sure to check us out on Facebook and twitter.

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DANCE UCC dance club is a friendly, welcoming club open to all students within the university. The club consists of 5 different styles of dance; Hip hop, Jazz, Irish, Contemporary, and Ballet. Within UCC, our club performs at various events run by other clubs and courses as entertainment. Throughout the year we are usually very busy training for Intervarsities. The honour of holding Intervarsities is rotated among the colleges involved and this year it is being held in NUIG, Galway. Adding to this, our biggest personal event of the year is our annual showcase, UCC Goes Dancing. Here both beginners and advanced classes have an opportunity to display all their routines from throughout the year as well as a few

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surprises, and all in aid of a good cause. An event not to be missed, UCC Goes Dancing is usually held in mid-late March, after Inter-varsities. Last year we raised a huge amount of money for The Irish Guide Dogs Association and we hope to do the same for our chosen charity next year. The club is open to new aspiring dancers all year round, with classes catering for all levels and styles. We like to think we supply fun, positive and encouraging atmosphere where both beginners and more experienced dancers alike can learn and develop new skills. Classes run in the Mardyke Arena Monday-Thursday and the timetable will be available on our Facebook page.

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DARTS UCC Darts Club was founded 7 years ago and since then has moved from strength to strength. We currently have 2 teams who are competing in the top two divisions in Cork darts. Just 3 years ago UCC Darts won two division 1 league titles going undefeated in both league seasons enjoying a highly successful 22-0 year. Following this we were promoted to the Premier Division, for the first time in the clubs history, which is the highest level of darts in Cork. Last year saw our second team promoted to Division 1 and saw the first team reach the semi-finals of the Premier Division. We do a lot of work away

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from the board as well, two of our players has been elected to the CDPA committee which oversees the league which is a great honour for the club. Also we also hosted a charity tournament in May 2015 and raising over €1,800 in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Build 4 Life. If it’s a bit of craic you’re after then there’s no better place to come to socialize and meet new people. We meet every Monday in the New Bar, Aras na Mac Leinn from 7pm. Players of all standards welcome. Come to the Clubs open day for a chat and see what sets us apart from many others. Don’t be shy, hope to see you all in September.

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EQUESTRIAN UCC Equestrian Club takes part in two competitions throughout the college year. Tetrathlon is in the winter, this comprises of running, swimming, shooting and show jumping. We start training in September for this and have fortnightly horse riding lessons in Cork city. In the spring we have Intervarsities where we have showjumping, dressage and prix caprilli teams to represent us. We have trials and training for this competition beginning in January. [email protected]

During the college year we have loads of activities like quizzes, social nights, trips and pony club games nights. These nights help our club members to bond and we always become a close knit group with a shared love of all things equestrian and fun. We are always looking for new members so if you are a pro or just a happy hacker, join us!

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FENCING UCC Fencing Club takes on new members each semester to bring them into the exhilarating world of fencing. Past fencing experience is not needed but is also welcome for those who wish to return to the fantastic sport. Newcomers are welcomed by existing members, trained and coached by experienced fencers who are also active members of the club. The club provides free equipment (though people are welcome to bring their own) including armour, blades and even electronic equipment so that members can experience what it’s like to fence in a competition before participating in one. Beginners are eased into basics and will be taught at a beginner friendly pace.

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The club encourages members of all levels to participate in competitions that occur multiple times throughout the year, though participation is voluntary. Novice competitions are held for those who are new to the fencing experience and competitions such as Intervarsities allow for fencers to participate as a team to represent their university. The club also enjoys many immersive social aspects outside of training sessions. For further inclusion and active participation in the club, members are encouraged to volunteer for a role on the fencing committee where they can be voted in for various positions, including captain and many more.

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GAELIC FOOTBALL (LADIES) As one of the fastest growing ladies’ sports in the country, UCC Ladies Football club is at the forefront of this rise. With a long association with some of the most recognised ladies footballers in the country, UCC Ladies Football Club is expanding each year. With Kerry star player Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh UCC won the O’Connor Cup in 2012.

This was a major win for the club and have went from strength to strength in recent years. If you want to join UCC Ladies Football Club come and sign up with us in Devere Hall on Clubs’ Day on Tuesday September 13th. We have three teams and welcome new comers to the game.

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GAELIC FOOTBALL (MENS) UCC Gaelic Football has a rich tradition in third level competitions. With the Sigerson Cup being the trophy for the premier Gaelic Football Championship among Colleges, ITs and Universities there’s great excitement each spring as the tournament takes place. The 2016/2017 season is going to be a momentous one for everyone involved in the club! In UCC Gaelic Football Club there are six teams to cater for everyone’s needs.

We have three teams for non-freshers; Senior, Intermediate & Junior and three Freshers teams, levels 1, 2, & 3. If you are interested in getting involved with UCC Gaelic Football Club come and sign up with us in Devere Hall on Clubs day on Tuesday September 13th. You can also check us out on Facebook and our very popular Twitter (@ucc_gaa) page or just call into club grounds in the Mardyke. Looking forward to meeting all of ye!

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GO (WEIQI) Go/Weiqi/Baduk is a board game originally developed in ancient China over 2500 years ago. Two players take turns placing black and white stones, and trying to control the board. Sounds simple? Well you’re half right. The number of possible move combinations (~2.082 × 10^170 or 2 followed by 170 zeroes) mixed with years of strategic development, has made Go one of the most brilliant abstract thinking games. You may have heard in the last year about Google’s AI AlphaGo defeating the professional Go player Lee Sedol.

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Humanity wasn’t defeated outright though, winning one of the 5 matches. By presenting AplhaGo with too many possible moves, Sedol proved that the human mind can still just about keep up with the computer. The UCC Go Club works in tandem with the Cork City Go club. We all meet weekly to play games, and learn from more experienced players. You can contact us at go@ uccclubs.ie or find us on Facebook.

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GOLF UCC Golf Club is a club that is continuing to reach new heights every year. Following on from reaching the quarter finals of the intervarsity match play championships in 2015 UCC were narrowly beaten on the 19th , by UU, in this year’s final having beaten TCD that morning. UCC GC also had numerous members competing in the intervarsity series including events in Sligo and Limerick. We are looking for golfers with some experience and their own clubs. We will be running numerous events throughout the year, including coaching sessions, skills sessions as well as social outings. UCC Golf Club are committed to growing the club and

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encourage anyone who may be interested to contact us at [email protected]. Apart for national events we run casual events for club members at local golf courses throughout the year and we hope to organise fun matches with other college teams throughout the next college year. UCC Golf Club is the perfect fit for competitive and social golfers and we aim to provide an environment which allows everyone to develop to the best of their abilities. We kick off early with our first events in mid-September and are also currently hoping to play a match against two universities from the US who are visiting in October.

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HANDBALL UCC GAA Handball Club is open to beginners as well as seasoned players. With a strong cohort of talented players, it is a great opportunity for beginners to get involved and to benefit from the coaching and expertise of current UCC handballers who have experience of playing at top intervarsity levels whilst also competing at inter-county and provincial level. A select number of players have played at a highly competitive level overseas in the USA and have great insights into the game which they are more than happy to share with players starting off. Opportunities with the club include being eligible to

play at 3 different intervarsity’s during the academic year whilst also giving players the chance to learn a new sport if they are new to it and getting to partake in the many social outings the club organises during the year.It is never too late to start a new sport. Give it a try! It’ll be good craic! The unique thing about handball is that there’s always someone at your level and all players get to play at least 3 games at the big tournaments across the year!For more info on getting involved or for info on training, please contact [email protected].

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HOCKEY (LADIES) UCC LHC is the most successful women’s university hockey club in Munster. The club is growing in size year by year. This year we hope to have teams entered into all six divisions. All teams train and play matches in one of Ireland’s finest sports complexes, The Mardyke Sports Grounds. The past few years have seen our club grow from strength to strength, with our first division team becoming one of the top teams in Munster Hockey. Our division 1 team aims to regain their valuable position in the all-Ireland hockey league this year. The club plays in the traditional black

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and red UCC colours, with the historic ‘Skull and Crossbones’ dominating the jersey. UCC LHC is an open and welcoming club and we always love to see new members joining. Beginners and long-time players are equally welcome. Our club does not just play host to players, it consists of many dedicated volunteers. Whether it’s coaching, being part of the committee or other important duties like umpiring and team management, this club welcomes all members. Not forgetting, the social aspect of the club is also held in high regard and nights out are simply a must!

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HOCKEY (MENS) UCC Men’s Hockey Club competes at all levels of Munster Hockey and are currently reigning Munster Champions of both Division 1 and Division 2. UCC MHC also competes at national level in the Irish Senior and Junior Cups.We cater for all levels of athlete at UCC Men’s Hockey from the elite athlete with international representative honours, to the social athlete looking to keep fit and have some fun. We currently have three teams but have scope for four if numbers allow. Each team trains twice a week with the Firsts training on their own and the Seconds and Thirds training together. All training and matches take place in the world class facility that is the Mardyke,

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which played host to Ireland v The Netherlands in July. We also have an extensive programme of social events with the Hockey Ball and Christmas Party held in conjunction with the Ladies club, both nights not to be missed!We are constantly looking to recruit newcomers to our club. We have a vast array of members, young and old, and from many different nationalities. Despite hockey being a technically difficult game to pick up, many players manage to progress with a bit of application and training. The club is extremely inclusive and always welcomes new players, so if you think you would like to get involved please contact us at [email protected] or sign up on Clubs Day.

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HURLING UCC Hurling is one of the oldest clubs in UCC and we proudly wear the famous Skull and Crossbones when we represent the college on the playing field. UCC Hurling Club plays for one of the most famous trophies in GAA, the Fitzgibbon Cup. UCC are currently top of the role of honour with 41 titles. The Cup is named after Edwin Fitzgibbon who was a former lecturer in UCC. Hurling caters for six teams and all grades so everyone is welcome and there is a role for whoever is interested. We have senior, intermediate and junior as well as three fresher teams.

Everyone is welcome and there is a role for whoever is interested. UCC GAA has the most followers on twitter in Cork GAA. So get following to keep up to date with everything GAA in UCC. You will make great friends in our Club and you will improve your hurling skills with our top class coaches. To become a member meet us on Clubs Day which is on in the student centre on September 13th or call down to the “Dyke” where you will always find a Hurler. Like us on Facebook and any questions you have you can email to [email protected].

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INLINE HOCKEY Inline is a non-contact sport, very similar to ice hockey but played on roller-skates. Here at UCC Inline Hockey we teach beginners to skate, advance our improvers and try to challenge our more experienced players. We skate, jump, sprint and fall (a lot). At trainings, we play not only hockey, but attempt soccer, basketball, badminton and even volleyball on skates. While our club is mostly recreational, if there is enough skilled players and demand, we enter our team UCC Skulls in the Irish Senior League, where we play against teams all over Ireland.

For our rookies, we try to organise an event each year, ranging from an In-Club tournament, a trip to play another team (we’ve gone to Galway, London and Longford in recent years!) or invite other teams to play a friendly match. Along with all this there is regular training, trips to the ice rink at Christmas and lots of other fun events.Come and try this exhilarating sport-you won’t regret it! Check us out in Presentation Brothers sports hall on Mondays and Wednesdays 8-10pm, and find us on Facebook to keep up to date.

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JUDO UCC Judo are a very welcoming and friendly club, we cater for people of all levels with the majority of new members having never tried the sport before. We pride ourselves in being a very active and social club, we organize a variety of events and collaborations throughout the year.

In 2016 UCC sent a team of 15 Judoka to the Intervarsities in Derry, where we won a total of 28 medals double the number of any other University, and the male and female team events. This is a feat we intend to at least equal in 2017.

However our main emphasis is of course on training and competing, we compete at a variety of national competitions throughout the year, the main one being the Irish Intervarsity competition held every February.

So if you would like to join one of UCC’s most successful and friendly martial arts clubs check us out on Facebook, on our website at judo.ucc.ie or just come along to training at 8:30p.m. on Mondays and 9p.m. on Wednesdays.

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JU-JUTSU Ju-Jutsu is a Martial Art largely based on the use of leverage and momentum of the human body to overcome an opponent, usually without the use of any weapon. The sport of Ju-Jutsu involves the use of a range of different techniques such as strikes, throws, joint locks, grappling and holds. The particular style practised by UCC JuJutsu Club is German Ju-Jutsu which was developed in Germany in the 1960s using techniques from Ju-Jutsu, judo, karate and various other traditional and modern martial arts.

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It is the system taught to the German police forces. This club is ideal for anyone looking to take up a Martial Art for self-defence, to stay fit or just to try something different. We cater to all levels, regardless of whether you are completely unfamiliar with Ju-Jutsu or a skilled pro at it. If you’re looking for something new to try, want to hone your self-defence skills or meet like-minded people, come train with us in the Mardyke Arena and see what Ju-Jutsu can offer you!

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KARATE Training with UCC’s Karate club is the perfect way to develop and maintain a strong mind as well as a healthy body during your time in University. Here at UCC Karate, our training teaches focus, strength, coordination and relaxation- Above all, it is brilliant as a method for stress relief. It will prove to be the perfect break from your hectic university life, and a great place to meet new people. Our club is active competitively at local, regional and intervarsity levels. However, there’s no pressure on our students to compete, but it does complement our trainings. [email protected]

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Our club is also responsible for hosting a number of courses and competitive events every year, which include the WTKO Munster Open Championships as well as open courses led by Sensei Scott Langley, 6th Dan. We cater for all levels (beginners, intermediates and seniors) and have a great social calendar to boot- nights out, road trips to competitions and trips to train with other clubs in Ireland. If you are looking to try something new, we have a dedicated class for complete beginners. Check out karate.ucc.ie and our Facebook page UCC Karate for more information.

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KICKBOXING UCC Kickboxing Club is a vibrant modern Martial Arts Club, we pride ourselves on being the largest and one of the most welcoming clubs of this type on campus. Operating under Kickboxing Ireland (KBI) our club caters for absolute beginners, experienced Martial Artists, Athletes looking for crossover training as well as aspiring and current International Competitors. Training is aimed at improving fitness, instilling confidence and discipline as well as developing self-defence and overall kickboxing skills.

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Training takes place in a high octane environment where sweat is always met with a smile Mondays at 8:30pm in Hall 3 and Wednesdays at 7pm in Hall 1 of the Maradyke Arena. Sparring is encouraged (but not mandatory) and all you need is a gum shield and a kick ass attitude to participate and we’ll provide the rest! Come join us and get a real kick out of your college experience.

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KUNG FU In the Fu Lung Chuan school of Kung Fu we strive to improve ourselves physically, mentally and spiritually so we take a holistic approach to our training. We use our skills to help us in all aspects of our lives, to alleviate stress in our personal lives, to develop of mental sharpness to help with exams or the ability to defend ourselves against an attacker.

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As a result the emphasis of our training is on improving our fitness, flexibility, strength, self-confidence, endurance and technique. As you progress, there will also be emphasis on weapons, hardening and combat.Our club is open to anyone willing to give Kung Fu a go from complete beginners to people with previous martial arts experience, and so we hope to create a fun and supportive environment for all our members. UCCKungFu

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MOTORCYLCE As the only University-based motorcycle club in Ireland, we rebuild, restore and fix motorcycles throughout the year. Our workshop, which was opened in 2014 by the President of UCC, Dr. Michael Murphy, is a mecca for all things motorcycle. All UCC students and staff are welcome to join us each week to learn, and chat, about anything with 2 wheels, whether it’s a ...scooter or a high powered motorcycle. And it is very important to remember, you do not need a motorcycle to join us, just an interest in them.Throughout the year we run specific training seminars by visiting experts, as well as

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weekly lessons by our in-house mechanic on various aspects of maintaining and fixing a motorcycle. You can also learn from experienced club members about how the licencing works, how to best ride a motorcycle and how to stay safe, amongst many other invaluable topics. We also have a lot of fun outside of the workshop with trips to Mondello Park to watch the racing and to get involved in track days, attending road racing events and hill climbs, getting together to watch the MotoGP or WSB racing on the big screen, go-karting and much more.

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MOUNTAINEERING UCCMC members think that the best way to spend a Sunday is to go to different mountains all over the country. Anyone who likes to walk in nature, wants a break from studying and who wants to have fun is welcome. You don’t have to be in perfect shape to do these walks, although the hikes do become progressively harder as the weeks go on. Everyday in the mountains is different and brings something new. We can’t guarantee nice weather but there’s always fun to be had. We also run teaching programmes for students who wish to become leaders and to learn mountain skills and navigation.

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We also do rock climbing two nights a week, with UCCMC members there to help show you the ropes. All levels are welcome and the aim is to train people in climbing and to hopefully build up to outdoor climbing, as well as competitions with other universities. Additionally there are social events throughout the year: weekly nights out, our Christmas party, as well as a weekend away trip in each semester and the highlight of the year, out 5 day trip to Wales over Easter where we cater for both hikers and climbers.

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OLYMPIC HANDBALL Olympic handball is a fast paced, though, modern tactical team sport! It is the 2nd largest sport in Europe after soccer with millions of active handball players. In handball two teams of seven players pass a ball using their hands with the aim of throwing it into the goal of the other team.  In Ireland it is growing a lot since the arrival of many continental players. The UCC OHC is one of the most successful clubs in Ireland. Since our foundation 5 years ago, we won the 2nd division, arrived twice at 2nd place in the 1st division and we arrived 2nd in the Irish Cup.The club’s secret is a mix of residential players and students, mainly international.

We are a wonderful team off the field as well, with numerous parties and events! Erasmus students from all across Europe join our team every year, and the OHC Club became one of their best experiences in UCC.  That’s where we need you! Are you a newcomer? No problem, come along and learn how to play! Are you an experienced player? Join us to try to win the Irish Championship with UCC! We have the men’s squad and last year for the first time we also had a women’s team! Like us on Facebook to get more information about training and games! And don’t hesitate to ask us any question!

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The Olympic Weightlifting Club is for all those who enjoy strength training, athleticism and craic. What better way to rid yourself of stress than hurling your own body weight over your head, before hearing the oh-so satisfying boom of the weights hitting the platform. As a sport, Olympic weightlifting involves competing in two movements, the Snatch, and the Clean and Jerk. These are the primary focus in training, which we complement with assistance exercises and copious amounts of flexibility work, not to mention everyone’s favourite - foam rolling. For those who wish to compete, there are many competitions held annually, the biggest of which for the club being the Intervarsities. [email protected]

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The club has seen much success in the intervarsities in previous years, with our ladies taking the majority of our medals. We see ourselves as quite a light hearted club, with a friendly atmosphere at training. On the social side of things, we’re quite active. We regularly engage in social nights organised by our Ents Rep, along with our ritual of après training burritos in town. So, if you’re a beginner or an expert, or simply looking to try it out, come and join the Olympic Weightlifting Club and develop a love for strength training, athleticism and perhaps even Mexican cuisine.

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ORIENTEERING What is it? Orienteering is a fun outdoor adventure sport that primarily uses navigational skills to find your way back, once you have gotten yourself lost enough in nature. As a club, we regularly travel throughout the academic year for training as well as competitions to a variety of terrains such as forests, parks, sand dunes, mountains and urban areas. So, what experience do you need to join our club? Nothing! There is absolutely no requirement of prior experience or

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fitness level as there are courses that cater to any and all abilities. Here at UCC Orienteering, we more than happy to show you the ins and outs of the sport, using our own combined knowledge and experience. UCC Orienteering is the perfect way to explore new places and you’re bound to have some craic in the middle of nowhere with us! Come join the only club in UCC where someone shouting “Get Lost!” at you is a genuine encouragement!

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POWERLIFTING Heading into our 4th year, we’ve seen a lot of growth in the club and the sport of powerlifting. Currently ranked as the top IDFPA University Powerlifting club in the country, UCCPC has won the Powerlifting Intervarsities twice in a row and we don’t plan on losing this title anytime soon. Our club has been home to many of the top lifters in drug free powerlifting federations, IPF and IDFPA alike. This year saw us send a lifter to the IPF world championships in Killeen, Texas where not only did a UCC student represent himself, family, club and university but he also represented his country in the biggest powerlifting stage of all. [email protected]

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Here at UCC Powerlifting we’re more than a club, we’re a family, we train together in the gym but we are also close friends outside the gym. We’re not a male dominated sport as social media would have you believe, the club was founded by Abi Cronin who was one of Ireland’s top powerlifters. We’ve also housed and developed some of Ireland’s top female powerlifters. We’re all about growth here in UCC Powerlifting so come join something amazing. Start from the basics and before you know it you’ll be stepping up to the grand stage with a club of champions behind you. Join UCC Powerlifting.

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RACQUETBALL Since its beginning in 2013, the UCC Racquetball Club has rapidly grown in numbers and in its competitive success. As a sport, it is very easy to pick up and beginners have found that experience in any other racquet sports or even hurling already incorporates the basics of racquetball. Here at our club, we actively encourage members to keep progressing and refining their skills, all while being in a friendly environment where the craic is bountiful. All levels of players are welcomed, from beginners who are just learning the ropes to more

experienced players who are looking to push themselves to their limits. Each year, the Irish Racquetball Intervarsity takes place which takes UCC Racquetball around Ireland to compete against other Irish university teams. In 2016, the UCC Racquetball Club marginally lost out on taking 1st Place, despite some fantastic individual performances. If you are looking for a new hobby which is fun and different, Racquetball is for you. Join us and you won’t miss out! You can look for more info on our Facebook page, or email us at [email protected].

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ROVERS Rovers is proudly the only club in UCC that can have you found anywhere at any time be it; using a hastily built bridge across a river or having a few marshmallows around a campfire. We are based on the oldest section in scouts but don’t let that stop you as we welcome everyone, regardless of any prior scouting experience. We are a club suited for anyone who has a casual interest in the outdoors. Also there is no need to worry about equipment as the club has some that you can use. Rovers is a great way to blow off some steam, we regularly meet up with other Rover

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clubs from around the country and practice our camp craft and survival skills. With regular on and off campus activities Rovers will provide you with the opportunity to make the most of your college year. With an expanding national network of Rover clubs, the club now has even more opportunities to attend events with Irish and English clubs. So if you see us around campus feel free to ask us any questions, we’re the ones in the tent. So find us on Facebook and twitter or you can email us: rovers@uccclubs. ie and come along to any of our events.

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ROWING From novice rowers to elite high performance athletes, UCCRC is filled with successful and talented sports men and women who dedicate themselves to the pursuit of excellence in this demanding yet hugely rewarding sport. With top class facilities at the Mardyke Arena in UCC and full access to the unrivalled 18km lake at the National Rowing Centre in Inniscarra, UCCRC has developed and excelled remarkably in recent years. This coming year UCCRC are now operating a three tier training programme. Erg classes in the Mardyke Arena for beginners wishing to get a feel for the sport, an intermediate group for those with previous rowing experience and a High Performance Programme for more experienced athletes

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aiming to represent their club and country, at home and abroad. UCCRC has won several national titles at the Irish Rowing Championships in recent years, aided by week long training camps with other Irish Universities and competing wherever possible throughout the year both domestically and abroad such as at London Metropolitan Regatta in Eton Dorney, UK, the London 2012 Olympic rowing venue. The success of the club can be put down to a combination of dedication from our skilled coaching staff and the team spirit of our squad who make every session enjoyable and worthwhile. If you have any questions feel free to email us at [email protected] or visit our website rowing.ucc.ie.

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RUGBY (LADIES) UCC Ladies Rugby is a very social but hard working team. We strive to achieve the right balance between on and off the field activities, as a result this mix brings out the best in each of our team members. Each year it is the new members that are key to the club’s success, with the majority of new members having never played rugby before. UCC Ladies Rugby is going from strength to strength each year. Training two nights a week in the Farm and weekly gym sessions in the Mardyke, dearly paid off as the ladies came up trumps against some fierce opponents throughout the year. Due to

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large numbers, there was a first and second string team for a period of time in the 2015/2016 season which meant everyone was getting game time. UCC 7s Rugby is a new club in the college so there is plenty of overlap of ladies who play both 7 a side and 15 a side rugby for the college. The ‘15/’16 season saw the ladies jetting off to Paris to compete in a European 7s tournament. UCC Ladies Rugby came out on top, very convincing victors, out running and out scoring every opposition. As always we are looking for new talent in the college to join our team, new players are always welcome.

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RUGBY (MENS) UCC Rugby is an integral part of sport in UCC & has been since its founding in 1872. Priding itself on a foundation of honesty, dedication and determination, UCC RFC is renowned as an excellent club to be a part of. Whilst fun & a creative style of play are synonymous with college rugby, a deeply ingrained pride in success and constant improvement is also a major part of our club. With the fantastic achievement of attaining promotion to Division 1B of the Ulster Bank League in the 2015/16 season, we constantly seek to progress and enhance our accomplishments. Many UCC RFC players have moved on to play for teams such as Munster, Ireland and even

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the British & Irish Lions, and regularly a number of our teammates represent teams such as Irish Universities, Munster “A”, Ireland 20s and Irish Clubs. UCC RFC is made up of a number of different teams that caters for beginners to those aspiring to progress to a professional level. Teams include Senior, Women’s, U20s, J1, J2 and J3, each of which have enjoyed numerous successes across the 2015/16 season. Training takes place in The Farm (Curraheen Road Sports Ground) and matches are played in the Mardyke and the Farm. Contact the club captain, Kevin Slater at 087-6601068 or sports development officer, Jack Casey at 087-1223410.

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SAILING Here at UCC Sailing Club, we have a longstanding history - we have been passionately competing at the highest Irish intervarsity level for the last 43 years without fail. We welcome members of all levels, whether you are a complete beginner or a pro of the highest standard in intercollegiate racing. The club is currently in possession of 6 Firefly racing dinghies that are used to cater for beginner’s lessons as well as racing circuits for the UCC Sailing intervarsity team. In regards to training and meetups,

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the club is currently based in Kinsale Yacht club.Club trainings take place on Saturday and Sunday mornings starting in September and ending in March- they are also weather dependent. Our top 5-6 teams usually compete at 3 regional events which includes the Irish Intervarsity Championship, the Irish Team Racing Nationals as well as a number of invitational events annually. Training sessions for beginners are normally held during September and October. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

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SKYDIVING Arguably the most exciting club in UCC, Skydive UCC has undergone a rejuvenation over the last year with more students than ever completing their first parachute jumps. Working out of the Irish Parachute Club (IPC) in Offaly about two hours’ drive from Cork, Skydive UCC offers discounted jump rates and subsidised travel for students interested in learning to skydiving or who just want to jump for fun. Training for solo jumps involves around 6 hours’ ground school on Saturday followed by a jump out of the IPC’s 10-seater Pilatus Porter later in the afternoon or Sunday morning. Skydive UCC also features an engaging social aspect both in Cork and on our

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overnight sessions in the IPC clubhouse, often staying at the club Friday night through Sunday with heated bunk houses, showers and a cafeteria available on site, all located a short distance from the towns of Edenderry and Portarlington. Other events include boogie weeks in which the IPC stays open for a full week to focus on helping students progress to their full licence, trips to wind tunnels to work on freefall technique as well as trips to sunny drop zones abroad where the weather is a bit more predictable. No previous experience is necessary so if you’re interested or just want some more information then don’t hesitate to contact anyone in the club. Blue skies!

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SNOWSPORTS Are you interested in joining one of UCC fastest growing Clubs? The Snowsports Club cater for all levels, from those who have never set foot in snow to those who have grown up on the mountain. This exhilarating sport is one of the most unique sports in UCC and allows members to try something they would never dream of. The Club is renowned for its yearly trip aboard where, last year, we brought 130

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students to the French Alps to ski on a few of the best ski slopes in the world. We have weekly trips to Ballyhaas, a nearby wake park, where you can meet club members and become part of our very active social scene. This year we hope to hold our first ever competitive Wakeboarding intervarsity. I promise you that, you will be missing out on the full college experience if don’t participate in this club!

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SOCCER (LADIES) If you have a passion for Soccer or just up for some fun then why not join UCC Ladies Soccer Club. We are a growing club within UCC who have had major success over the past few years. We are fortunate enough to have an individual mix of talent and passion in our coaches and in our members. We cater for all types of players, whether you’re an international or just want to improve your overall skill set; we are the club for you. Our aim is to promote Women’s soccer in a more positive light. Team bonding is a priority [email protected]

for us and we will make sure to make you feel part of our family before you even touch the ball. So why not dust off those boots and come down for a game of soccer, you will not be disappointed. We field 2 teams, with our Development Squad making outstanding progress each year and our Premier Squad, who won the 2013 Intervarities for the first time in 23 years and who reached the Intervarsities final 3 years in a row. Our committed and talented coaching staff has the ability to get the best out of us on the pitch.

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SOCCER (MENS) 2015/16 was another great season for UCC Soccer. The Freshers became the CUFL Division Four champions and the senior team had a fantastic campaign finishing runners up in the Munster Senior League Premier Division. The seniors had four players that represented the Irish Colleges and Universities national team and our club captain Sean O’ Mahony was awarded Munster Senior League player of the season. The club has five teams; three compete in the Munster Senior League and two in the Cork Athletic Union

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League. We also compete in the Collingwood, Harding and Crowley intervarsity cup competitions. Our home games are played in the famous Mardyke sporting grounds and in the Farm, Curraheen. We cater for all levels of students from senior to lads who just want to train away and have a game of ball at the weekend. All five teams train at 6.30pm every Tuesday and Thursday at the Farm, Curraheen. If you require any further information, please don’t hesitate to ask by emailing us at [email protected].

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SQUASH So… what does it take to be a great squash player? Here in UCC Squash, we do our best to create the perfect atmosphere for players to thrive and develop their squash skills. All skill levels are welcome to swing by - it doesn’t matter if you’re a pro, or if you’ve never held a racket before! Squash is the healthiest and most intense indoor racket sport, plus it’s a great way to offset that exam stress. We offer training and open courts throughout the week for our members, but that’s not all. Last year, the Intervarsities were held in Galway where UCC managed to grab a few medals. This year, we plan on rolling

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up to Dublin for the Intervarsity bigger and better, to build on our success and have a bit of craic! We also participate in the Munster Squash Leagues where we play against other squash clubs throughout Munster. Last (but definitely not least), every year ends with our favourite: The Club Championships - where our ‘A’ Division winners get the honour of their names being inscribed on our Mardyke wall Plaque! So, in conclusion, if you want to meet sound people, have the craic, sweat buckets and grab a few medals - join UCC Squash! P.S. Our legendary nights out and social events are not to be missed!

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SUBAQUA Here at UCC Subaqua Club, we bring the beauty of the underwater seascapes of Ireland right inside campus! If you have always wanted to experience the thrill of underwater exploration, then think about doing that with UCCSAC! We are open to all students (over18) of UCC, both undergrads and postgrads. You can be a complete beginner or an experienced techdiver, we can provide help so that you can develop your personal skills and earn qualifications that are valid worldwide. UCCSAC is an official CFT (Comhairle Fó-Thuinn, Irish Underwater Council) club, and trains divers and snorkelers using CFT qualified instructors. CFT is part of CMAS (World Underwater Federation)

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therefore all its qualifications and diving grades are recognised internationally. We get to dive all year round from Cork, and we organise diving weekends in other great places around Ireland, such as Kerry, Galway and Clare from our boat. There are many historical wrecks all around Ireland, like the WWI German U-boat UC42, just outside Kinsale, or the merchant ship Aud, which was used to smuggle weapons during the 1916 rising. We also organise a yearly trip abroad to clearer and warmer waters! The club is home to many passionate people that are here to help you become a fully qualified, safe and confident diver! So go on, feed your adventurous spirit and join UCC Subaqua Club!

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SURFING UCC Surf Club is an organisation that revolves around the students’ love for Sun, Sea and Surf. The club caters to all levels, from those who have never touched a surfboard before to those who are already pros at the surfing life. Not only do we take the weekends off to surf on the Irish coasts, but UCC students also have the opportunity to travel with us. Every year, UCC Surf Club brings its members across the sea to explore the surf scene. So far, we have surfed waves all [email protected]

across the world in countries such as Indonesia, Australia, Morocco, Portugal, France and California with more to come! As for the more local adventures, we hop along the west coast of Ireland to places such as Lahinch and Dingle not only for the surfing, but also for the banter along the way. If you have a love for the sun and sea, joining us at the UCC Surf Club is a great way to meet like-minded people as well as experiencing the thrill of your first wave! UccSurfClub

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SWIMMING & WATERPOLO The Swimming and Water polo club in UCC is an active club catering for both swimmers and water polo players alike. The club trains in the Mardyke arena a total of five times each week throughout the academic year. The club competes in various competitions each year with the highlight being both the Swimming and Water polo intervarsities at Christmas time. In 2014 UCC swimming and Water polo club held the novice water polo varsities in November which catered for less experienced players. The club caters for members of varying standards. We train two mornings a week from 7 - 8.30am (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

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and three evenings which consist of Sunday 7-8.30 pm, Monday 10.30-11.30pm and Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm. Swimming training is on a Tuesday and Thursday morning and Water polo on A Sunday, Monday and Wednesday evening. Club members do not have to take part in both swimming and water polo, indeed many do not. A member can chose to take part in either or indeed both. Although it is not necessary for members to dedicate their attendance to the club we encourage anyone with any experience in the water, or indeed those who wish to try something new to come along and give it a go.

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TABLE TENNIS UCC Table Tennis is populated by a mix of some of Ireland’s top-ranked players and enthusiastic beginners, making it suitable for anyone to come by, pick up a bat and get playing. We train twice a week with one of the country’s top coaches and there is always a wide variety of players looking to practice or just have fun. No matter what your skill level, UCC Table Tennis has a spot at the table for you. The over-arching goal throughout the year in our club is undoubtedly the Intervarsity Competition. For the last six years, UCC has put on outstanding [email protected]

performances in the mens and ladies section of the competition, bringing home silver in the mens team event six years running with the ladies winning and subsequently retaining gold in 2014 and 2015. Every year brings an exciting new challenge to the table in forming a competitive team from a multinational group of players, both old and new. For regular updates on upcoming events, training times and competitions, join our Facebook Group “UCC Table Tennis Club” or follow us on Twitter. Also feel free to email us at [email protected].

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TAE KWON DO UCC Tae Kwon-Do Club is one of the biggest and most successful martial arts clubs on campus. Tae Kwon-Do training is conducted by Master Norman Creedon (8th dan black belt) and Mr JB McCarthy (6th dan black belt) and includes free sparring, traditional patterns, one step sparring, as well as self-defence. Tae KwonDo is suitable for male and female beginners as well as advanced belts, and welcomes practitioners from all Tae Kwon-Do styles. Whether you are interested in

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getting fit, losing weight, making new friends, having fun, self-defence or national competitions, UCC Tae Kwon-Do Club caters to all requirements. UCC Tae Kwon-Do Club has consistently performed at the highest level at the annual Irish Tae Kwon-Do Intervarsity competition, the Open Martial Arts Intervarsity as well as local, national, and open martial arts competitions. Bring along a friend and try it out! Just wear a track suit or shorts and t-shirt, all equipment is provided.

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TENNIS UCC Tennis Club is open to everyone from those who have never hit a ball, to those who already play at a competitive level, and everyone in between. There are weekly training sessions throughout the college year, with different groups so you can play with people at a similar level to you. At these training sessions, we have coaches who will help you learn to play and to improve your skills. Members of the club can also play outside of training times, allowing you to practice and play matches in your own time. We play our tennis at Sunday’s Well Tennis Club, located on the Mardyke Walk just a few minutes’ walk from main campus.

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Our advanced teams compete in college intervarsities tournaments in the second college semester, where we compete with other colleges and universities from around the country. We had teams in the semi-finals of both the Men’s and Women’s tournaments in 2016, as well as winning the both Men’s and Women’s plate tournaments. The tennis club isn’t all sport! We have a number of social events and nights throughout the college year. These offer a great opportunity to get to know other players in the club and make some new friends. We would like to welcome any new-comers and welcome back returning players too, and we are looking forward to year ahead.

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TRAMPOLINE & TUMBLING UCCTTC is a vibrant, active and highly energetic club. We practise Olympic style trampolining, which involves a specialist trampoline allowing bounces as high as 30ft, and tumbling, which involves gymnastics movements performed on a spring track. Whether you’re a practising gymnast or have never bounced on a trampoline before, UCCTTC can cater to your ability level. We’ll take you from absolute beginner to experienced gymnast - and it’s done in a super safe way, with state-of-the-art safety equipment and progressions taught by our experienced coaches. Trampolining and tumbling are great ways to keep fit and build strength throughout your entire body,

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as well as a safe environment to learn advanced gymnastics movements. The club has an open-door policy; you can join our training sessions at any stage of the year - and it’s a great way to socialise and meet new people! We take part in four competitions a year, three in Ireland and one abroad in Scotland. Competitions are often the highlight of the entire college year, not just the trampolining year. We really can’t recommend enough that you come to one of our training sessions and see what we’re all about! We train three times a week, Mondays and Wednesdays from 5pm – 7pm and Thursdays from 4.30pm to 7pm in the Mardyke Arena Sports Hall.

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ULTIMATE FRISBEE Ultimate Frisbee is a sport that combines non-stop movement and athletic endurance of soccer, the agility of Basketball, the aerial passing and team tactics of American Football and the constant, manic action of Hurling. Ultimate is played 7 a-side on a 100 x 37m with scoring zones at either end, similar to rugby.Ultimate at UCC is one of the largest student run clubs and also one of the most successful. We play in the men’s, women’s and mixed divisions. This past year alone we won an All-Ireland title in all three divisions. This success is not just recent and has given us a reputation as the team to beat in Ireland. [email protected]

Each year members of our club join the ranks of the national team (U20s, U23s and Senior), competing at European and World Championships in places like Germany, Italy and Canada to name a few. This club isn’t all work and no play, though. A stand-out feature of the club is the openness and accepting nature of its members, especially to first-years and new members. Every week there is an organized event for the guys and girls to participate in. We pride ourselves on being a club where you are guaranteed to not only learn a new, and exciting sport, but make new friends for life.

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VOLLEYBALL Dig, Set, Spike! Welcome to Clubs Day from all of us at UCC Volleyball! We are a club that has been increasing rapidly in size over the past years, with all three levels (beginners, intermediates, and advanced) reaching record high participation in the past year. The club is open to all students. Even if you’ve never touched a volleyball before, or you are a world-class competitor - all are welcome! The atmosphere within the club is extremely friendly and down to earth with regular social evenings organised to create tight-knit bonds between players in the club. [email protected]

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There are several competitions of various levels that the club enters throughout the year, with our advanced squads competing against the top universities in the country for the Intervarsity Cup and the chance to represent UCC in the British Intervarsities. All you need to join our club is a pair of sports shoes and appropriate active clothing, so what are you waiting for?! If you want to join a club that will allow you to keep fit and make friendships that will last a lifetime, come on down to UCC Volleyball, and welcome to the family!

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CLUBS SCHEDULE CLUBS

TIME

DAY

LOCATION

AIKIDO

4.30 - 6.00pm

Monday

Hall 2

4.30 - 6.00pm

Thursday

Hall 1

ARCHERY

7.00 - 10.00pm

Wednesday

Elec Eng L1

ATHLETICS

6.00 - 8.00pm

Tuesday

Mardyke Track

6.00 - 8.00pm

Thursday

Mardyke Track

7.00 - 8.00pm

Wednesday

Indoor Track

5.00 - 6.00pm

Monday

Squad Gym

AUSSIE RULES

6.30pm

Wednesday

Farm

BADMINTON

6.00 - 8.30pm

Monday

Hall 2 & 3

8.30 - 10.30pm

Tuesday

Hall 2 & 3

8.30 - 10.30pm

Wednesday

Hall 2 & 3

12.00 - 2.00pm

Saturday

Hall 3

8.30 - 10.30pm

Monday

Hall 2

8.30 - 10.30pm

Wednesday

Hall 3

12.00 - 2.00pm

Thursday

Hall 2 & 3

8.30 - 10.30pm

Monday

Studio 7

5.00 - 7.00pm

Wednesday

Studio 7

5.00 - 7.00pm

Friday

Studio 7

BASKETBALL

BOXING

CAMOGIE CANOE

Contact GAA Development Officer, John Grainger (086) 1704337 for details

10.30 - 11.30pm

Wednesday

Mardyke Arena Pool

2.30 - 5.00pm

Friday

Club Shed, Mardyke

CHESS

6.30 - 8.30pm

Monday

Aras Na Laoi G18

CRICKET

6.00 - 8.00pm

Monday/Wednesday

Pres Sports Hall, Mardyke

DANCE

Contact the Sports Department for details or check out the UCC Dance facebook page.

DARTS

7.00 - 10.30pm

Monday

UCC New Bar

EQUESTRIAN

8.00 - 9.00pm

Monday

Mardyke Arena Pool

7.00 - 8.00pm

Wednesday

Mardyke Track

TBC

Hopp Island Equestrian

7.00 - 8.30pm

Monday

Hall 1

5.00 - 6.00pm

Wednesday

Hall 3

7.30 - 9.00pm

Thursday

Hall 1

4.00 - 7.00pm

Saturday

Hall 1

FENCING

GAELIC FOOTBALL (L&M)

Contact GAA Development Officer, John Grainger (086) 1704337 for details

GOLF

Contact the Sports Department for details

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CLUBS SCHEDULE CLUBS

TIME

DAY

HANDBALL

Contact GAA Development Officer, John Grainger (086) 1704337 for details

HOCKEY (L)

Contact Hockey Development Officer Paudie Hartnett (087) 9132094 for further details

HOCKEY (M) IN-LINE HOCKEY HURLING JUDO

8.00 - 10.00pm

Monday/Wednesday

LOCATION St. Finbarrs GAA Synthetic Pitch, Mardyke

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Contact GAA Development Officer, John Grainger (086) 1704337 for details

8.30 - 10.30pm

Monday

Hall 1

9.00 - 10.30pm

Wednesday

Hall 1

2.00 - 4.00pm

Sunday

Studio 1

7.30 - 9.00am

Tuesday

Hall 1

JUGGLING

9.00 - 10.30pm

Tuesday

Studio 1

& ACROBALANCE

9.00 - 10.30pm

Thursday

Studio 1

JUJUTSU

7.30 - 9.00pm

Tuesday

Studio 1

7.30 - 9.00pm

Thursday

Studio 1

6.00 - 8.00pm

Tuesday

Hall 1

600 - 7.30pm

Thursday

Hall 1

2.00 - 4.00pm

Saturday

Hall 1

8.30 - 10.30pm

Monday

Hall 3

7.00 - 9.00pm

Wednesday

Hall 1

9.00 - 10.00pm

Tuesday

Squad Gym

KUNG FU

8.00 - 10.00pm

Tuesday/Thursday

Studio 5

MOTORCYCLE

7.30 - 9.30pm

Wednesday

Workshop, Cooperage near the North Mall

MOUNTAINEERING

8.30 - 10.30pm

Monday

Climbing Wall

7.30 - 9.30pm

Wednesday

Climbing Wall

KARATE

KICKBOXING

Contact club for details on weekend trips OLYMPIC HANDBALL OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING

ORIENTEERING POWERLIFTING

CLUBS SCHEDULE

4.00 - 6.00pm

Tuesday

Hall 1,2,3

5.00 - 7.00pm

Friday

Hall 1,2,3

3.00 - 5.00pm

Tuesday/Thursday

Elite Squad Gym

5.30 - 7.30pm

Friday

Elite Squad Gym

5.00 - 7.00pm

Saturday

Elite Squad Gym

Contact the Sports Department for details 5.00 - 6.30pm

Tuesday/Thursday

Elite Squad Gym

8.30 - 10.00am

Monday

Elite Squad Gym

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CLUBS SCHEDULE CLUBS RACQUETBALL ROVERS ROWING

RUGBY (LADIES)

TIME

DAY

Contact the Sports Department for details

LOCATION St. Finbarr’s GAA

Contact the Sports Department for details 8.00am - 12.00pm

Saturday/Sunday

Farran

1.30 - 3.00pm

Saturday/Sunday

Farran

8.00 - 9.30am

Monday

Studio 7

4.00 - 5.00pm

Monday

Studio 7

7.00 - 9.30am

Tuesday

Studio 7

8.00 - 9.30am

Wednesday

Studio 7

4.00 - 5.00pm

Wednesday

Studio 7

7.00 - 9.30am

Thursday

Studio 7

7.00 - 9.00pm

Friday

Studio 7

7.00 - 8.30am

Tuesday/Thursday

Squad Gym

6.00 - 8.00pm

Tuesday/Thursday

Squad Gym

7.30 - 8.30am

Monday

Squad Gym

Skill & Pitch Session (TBC) RUGBY (MENS)

SAILING

Farm

6.00 - 9.00pm

Tuesday

Farm

6.00 - 9.00pm

Wednesday

Farm

6.00 - 9.00pm

Thursday

Farm

8.00 - 9.00pm

Monday/Wednesday

Squad Gym (U20’s)

1.00 - 2.00pm

Monday/Wednesday

Squad Gym (Seniors)

7.00 - 8.00pm

Monday/Wednesday

Squad Gym (Seniors)

Contact the Sports Department for details

Sail out of RCYC, Crosshaven

SKYDIVING

Contact the Sports Department for details

SNOWSPORTS

Contact the Sports Department for details

SOCCER (LADIES)

8.00 - 9.00pm

Monday

Synthetic Pitch, Mardyke

6.30 - 8.00pm

Wednesday

Farm

Contact Greg Yelverton (086) 7954506 for details. SOCCER (MEN)

SQUASH

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6.00 - 9.00pm

Tuesday/Thursday

Farm

4.00 - 5.00pm

Tuesday/Thursday

Synthetic Pitch, Mardyke

1.00 - 2.00pm

Monday/Wednesday

Squad Gym

5.00 - 6.00pm

Monday/Wednesday

Squad Gym

7.10 - 10.30pm

Monday

Mardyke Arena

6.30 - 10.30pm

Wednesday

Mardyke Arena

7.10 - 10.30pm

Thursday

Mardyke Arena

7.00 - 8.30am

Tuesday/Thursday

Mardyke Arena Pool

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CLUBS SCHEDULE CLUBS

TIME

DAY

LOCATION

SUB AQUA

8.00 - 10.00pm

Tuesday

Kane B10A (TBC)

10.30 - 11.30pm

Tuesday

Mardyke Arena Pool

SURF TABLE TENNIS TAE KWON DO

TENNIS

TRAMPOLINE

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

VOLLEYBALL

WATERPOLO

WEIQI (GO CLUB)

CLUBS SCHEDULE

Contact the Sports Department for details 5.00 - 7.00pm

Wednesday

Hall 1

9.00 - 10.30pm

Thursday

Hall 1

8.00 - 9.30pm

Monday

Studio 1

7.30 - 9.00pm

Wednesday

Studio 1

2.00 - 3.30pm

Saturday

Studio 1

7.00 - 10.30pm

Monday

Sundays Well, Mardyke

9.30 - 11.00pm

Tuesday

Sundays Well, Mardyke

9.30 - 11.00pm

Wednesday

Sundays Well, Mardyke

5.00 - 7.00pm

Monday

Hall 1

5.00 - 7.00pm

Wednesday

Hall 2

4.30 - 7.00pm

Thursday

Hall 2

4.00 - 6.00pm

Monday

Synthetic Pitch, Mardyke

5.00 - 6.30pm

Tuesday

Synthetic Pitch, Mardyke

5.00 - 6.30pm

Wednesday

Synthetic Pitch, Mardyke

4.30 - 6.00pm

Thursday

Hall 3

3.00 - 5.00pm

Friday

Hall 1,2,3

7.30 - 9.00am

Tuesday

Hall 2,3

7.30 - 9.00am

Wednesday

Hall 1,2,3

6.00 - 8.30pm

Tuesday

Hall 2,3

6.30 - 8.30pm

Thursday

Hall 3

7.00 - 8.30pm

Thursday

Hall 2

2.00 - 7.00pm

Saturday

Hall 3

10.30 - 11.30pm

Monday

Mardyke Arena Pool

7.30 - 8.30pm

Wednesday

Mardyke Arena Pool

7.00 - 8.30pm

Sunday

Mardyke Arena Pool

7.00 - 10.00pm

Thursday

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