Badminton England HE Officer Post at UEL

An opportunity has arisen for a UEL student to volunteer with UEL and an NGB (Badminton England) and gain some valuable experience in developing the sport of Badminton in the University. You do not have to be good at playing badminton, just keen to learn and help the sport grow. You will also provide other students with an opportunity to gain qualifications in Badminton, to enhance their CV.

For more information Click Here

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UELSports photography competition

UELSports in partnership with the school of ADI are offering one UEL photographer the chance of a lifetime. UEL staff and students are invited to submit photographs on the theme ‘Sport in the University of East London’.

The winning photograph as chosen by a panel of experts will be displayed in the brand new SportsDock when it opens. The photograph will be on show during the London 2012 Games when Team USA will use SportsDock as their training base.

Opportunities are available for staff and students to photograph UEL Clubs as they compete against other universities in various sports.

If you want US Olympic athletes walking past your photograph next summer, then get involved.

For more information or to enter your photographs email c.smyth@uel.ac.uk. Guidelines for submitting photographs available here

 

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Become a Sport Maker at UEL

On Monday 5th December UEL students and staff are invited to take part in a Sport Maker workshop in association with Pro-Active East London. Taking place from 5-7.30pm in ED 4.02 in the CASS Building on the Stratford Campus, this is your chance to help deliver the official London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games sporting legacy,Places People Play, by helping more people play more sport.

To attend the Sport Maker workshop pre-register at sportmakers.co.uk

For more information on what a sport maker is click here Sport Makers

 

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Katy Hollands and Jas Hothi interviewed at the opening of Lea Valley White Water Centre

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Royal Docks Business School emerge victorious from five-a-side tournament

The winners of the 2011 UEL staff football tournament are the Royal Docks Business School. In a final against Facilities, the Business School retained the trophy for a second year running (pictured with captain Mark Watson) with a final score of 2 – 0.

They will both go through to represent UEL in the Royal Docks Corporate Tournament on Wednesday 18 May, where the current holders Excel will look to hold on to their cup.

Third place was awarded to Outsiders and fourth place was held by the School of Computing, IT & Engineering.

Well done to all other teams for taking part – UEL Connect, Corporate Lions, Cass School of Education, Security, Student Services and the School of Health & Bioscience.

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Underdogs “UEL Tigers” bite back for a roaring success

Last week (Monday 4 April) the UEL Tigers team came to the NewVic sixth-form centre in Plaistow to challenge the sportsmen and women of Newham to a tournament of dodgeball and rounders. True to their name, the Tigers – a team comprising of both UEL staff and students – fought by tooth and claw to duck and dive their way through the quarter and semi finals, winning second place overall. Next up was rounders. Having trained in Stratford with their experienced coach, Liana Mathurin Brown, in the weeks preceding the tournament, the Tigers were on more familiar ground this time, getting through to the final. The UEL Tigers won the tournament by a nose, with 6 and a half rounders in total to the opposing team's 6 rounders. The Tigers were presented with official Rounders England medals.

Read the full story on the UELSports Blog.

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Annual Staff Five a Side Tournament

There is still time to register your team for the UELSports annual staff five-a-side tournament. Registered teams so far include the following Schools and Services: Business, CITE, Education, HAB and UELconnect; ESDS, Facilities, Student Services and Security.

UELSports is keen for as many Schools and Services to take part as possible, and challenge the current trophy-holders – the Royal Docks Business School – for the title.

Details
Date: Monday, 18^th April
Time: 6.00 - 8.00pm (matches start at 6.00pm)
Venue: Beckton Powerleage, Jenkins Lane, Newham IG11 0AD
Visit: bit.ly/uel_powerleague
Format: Five aside
Cost: £10 entry fee per team
Click here for a registration form. Once completed, please email your form to d.cosford@uel.ac.uk

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Two UELSports Clubs in BUCS Conference Cup Finals

Get Involved and cheer them on

UELSports is sending two clubs to battle it out for cup glory in Guildford on Wednesday 23^rd and we want you to get out and cheer them on.

UEL Men's Football 1^st team beat Porthsmouth 4 - 2 in a thrilling encounter at Terence McMillan Stadium last week to book their place in a final against the noisy neighbours, Queen Mary's. The Football Final will kick-off at 3.30.

Meanwhile, UEL Men's Basketball 1^st team face-off against UCL in a Cup Final that promises to be a clash of titans. The Basketball Final will begin at 2.00.

Your clubs need you to get out and support them in their bids to bring the BUCS silverware back to UEL.

The University of Surrey is hosting this years BUCS Conference Cup finals, and both cup finals will be contested at Surrey Sports Park, Guildford. BUCS Cup final day will be an all day affair.

Match times are to be confirmed - Check back here for more details.

For directions to Surrey Sports Park, visit surreysportspark.co.uk/guestinformation/howtofindus/

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UELSports Indoor Rounders Starts The Week!

UELSports in conjunction with Rounders England have organised a weekly Indoor Rounders activity for staff and students to attend. This is an exciting game played indoors, and will give lots of physical activity alongside fun and friendly competition. Dust off your trainers and come along for this new activity.

Details
Starts on: Friday, 18^th March, 2011
Venue: Sarah Bonnell School, Water Lane, Stratford (Opposite the UEL Stratford Campus)
Time: 5.30 - 7.00pm
Day: Fridays
Cost: Free of charge for the first six weeks

Coaching is provided by qualified Rounders coaches, funded by Rounders England.

This activity will lead on to outdoor Rounders in the Summer months, planned for West Ham Park and New Beckton Park.

UELSports requests that all interested participants register before attending in order to give an idea of numbers. Please register at d.cosford@uel.ac.uk and to receive more details.

Access to Sarah Bonnell school is via the student entrance, directly off Water Lane. Participants must attend between 5.20 and 5.30pm promptly to gain access, as the school is closed outside these times.

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Students' Champions League Five-a-Side Qualifier Tournament

UELSports, in conjunction with the London Borough of Newham and the London FA, have organised a five-a-side tournament that acts as a pre-qualifier for a university tournament being run during the UEFA Champions League Festival (week commencing 23^rd May.

Tournament Details

Format: Five-a-side, round robin leagues. Men and women
Date: Wednesday 23 March 2011
Venue: Beckton Power League, Jenkins Lane, Newham, IG11 0AD
Cost: £10 pe team
Register: Contact David Cosford on d.cosford@uel.ac.uk or 020 8223 6398

Spaces are limited and will be issued on a first come, first served basis.

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Support your team in the BUCS semi-finals

Four UELSports clubs claimed victory their BUCS Cup Quarter Finals and they want you to get out and show your support at the semi-finals.

UEL Men’s Basketball 1^st 96 – 69 Westminster 1^st
Facing Essex 1^st in the semi-finals (away), March 9th

UEL Men’s Football 1^st 1 – 0 St Mary’s 2^nd
Facing Portsmouth 3^rd in the semi-finals (home), March 9th
Venue: Newham Leisure Centre (Time TBC)

UEL Women’s Volleyball 1^st 2 – 1 Chichester 1^st
Facing Portsmouth 1^st in the semi-finals (away), March 9th

UEL Men’s Volleyball 1^st 2 – 1 Reading 1^st
Facing Surrey 1^st in the semi-finals (home), March 9th
Venue: TBC

Details about the times and venues for each of the semi-finals will be added to this page when they are confirmed.

To find out how to get out and support your team, contact uelsports@uel.ac.uk.

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1st4Sport Basketball Coaching

Are you interested in Basketball Coaching and want a recognised coaching certificate?

We're offering the opportuntiy to train for a 1st4Sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Basketball, alongside England Basketball, Sport Structures and Basketball Wales.

Contact David Cosford to find out more:
email: d.cosford@uel.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8223 6398

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Mayor's Skills Legacy Programme

The Mayor's Skills Legacy Programme allows you to take coaching courses that are discounted if you agree to spend some time volunteering.

If you would like to find out more, or sign up for the Mayor's Skills Legacy Programme, then contact David Cosford:
email: d.cosford@uel.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8223 6398

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New Dodgeball Sessions

The sport where YOU are the target

Session Times:
Mondays, 7 February - 4 April: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Venue:
Newham Sixth Form College
Prince Regent Lane
Plaistow, E13 8SG

Open to players of all abilities 16 years and over

For more information please contact: 020 3733 0664
Email: paul.farthing@newham.gov.uk
Visit: www.newham.gov.uk

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Indoor Rounders Sessions

Learn the game, have fun and keep fit

Session Times:
Mondays, 7 February - 4 April: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Venue:
Newham Sixth Form College
Prince Regent Lane
Plaistow E13 8SG

Open to everyone 16 years and over

For more information please contact: 020 3733 0664
Email: paul.farthing@newham.gov.uk
Visit: www.newham.gov.uk

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Rounders England: Preliminary Umpire Course

The Preliminary Umpire course is the first award within the Rounders England Umpiring Pathway. The course will provide you with an introduction to umpiring and the skills to enable you to start to officiate at matches and events.

Date: 23 February, 2011
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue:Newham Sixth Form College
Prince Regent Lane
Plaistow, E13 8SG
Cost:£15

For further details and application form please e-mail Paul Barwick at CoachEducation@roundersengland.co.uk or go to the Coaching & Umpiring section of the Rounders England website: www.roundersengland.co.uk

Closing Date: Friday 11 February

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Tennis Update

Staff and Students can now pay as they go to attend the weekly tennis sessions organised by UELSports and Nurudeen Isa, the Tennis Coordinator. Session fees of £4.00 (staff) and £3.00 (students), and taken by the coach before each session begins.

Session Times:

• Mondays and Thursdays, 12.15 - 13.15, at New Beckton Park (close to Docklands)
• Tuesdays and Fridays, 12.15 - 13.15, at West Ham Park

Contact Nurudeen Isa for more information: n.isa@uel.ac.uk

Get a Sports Qualification

UELSports have a range of sports coaching courses currently available at discounted rates. The level 1 basketball and cricket qualifications will link to delivering some voluntary work across Newham and UEL. The courses that normally cost around £200, and available for approx £50.00. Contact d.cosford@uel.ac.uk for more information.

There are also a number of additional courses available currently at www.sportactivensa.co.uk

Volunteer for UELSports

If you would like to get some work experience in sport alongside UELSports, a meeting for students is being held for students on Wednesday 26th January at 12.30pm in RB 2.06 (Stratford campus). Please register with d.cosford@uel.ac.uk

Clubs in Action

The UEL Sports clubs restart their competitive season this Wednesday. Many of the clubs are in action, and many of them are aiming to won their leagues and respective cups this year. Our football and basketball teams are unbeaten, and our badminton and netball teams are also having a successful time. Over 25 clubs are available to students to join now, so get in touch and get involved.

The UEL cricket team are gearing up for the cricket season, so please contact them if you wish to get involved at cricket@uel.ac.uk.

Jogging Leader sought

UELSports are looking for someone to come forward to assist in the leading of our weekly jogging classes from Docklands campus. The sessions that take place on a Tuesday and Thursday already have 2 jog leaders, but we need additional cover. UELSports will fund a place on a jog leaders course for any willing candidate. Great way to keep in shape, and assist in the provision of healthy activity on campus.

New Year Welcome Back from UELSports

We have a wide range of continuing and new sporting opportunities for students and staff in 2011, find the activities you’re interested in, contact us and Get Involved with UELSports

No Strings Badminton Restarts

Our weekly recreational 'drop in' badminton sessions are continuing on Tuesday evenings at 5.30pm at Sarah Bonnell School in Stratford. To register and receive more details please contact David Cosford on d.cosford@uel.ac.uk.

Sports Clubs Need Support

Some of our new sports clubs are in need of additional support and participants. If you would like to try one of these sports for the first time, you want to rekindle your interest in the sport or you feel you can assist in its development please come forward. The clubs in need of support are:

• Handballl
• Olympic Weightlifting
• Table Tennis
• Judo
• karate

Contact Katy Hollands on k.hollands@uel.ac.uk to find out more.

New Weekly Sports Activities Planned

We plan to start weekly Indoor Rounders and the exciting sport of Dodgeball!!! Register your interest with David Cosford asap on d.cosford@uel.ac.uk.

Physical Activity Classes

We are finalising details for lunchtime and early evening classes for pilates, yoga, aerobics, circuit training and tai chi. These sessions will be run on a pay as you go, 'drop in' basis. Get fit and healthy in 2011!! Register your interest with Jacqueline Leach on j.leach@uel.ac.uk.

Tennis News

The next tennis coaching programme is starting on Thursday 20th January 2011. Dates and locations for the coaching sessions will be as follows:

• Mondays and Thursdays at 12:15pm, New Beckton Park
• Tuesdays and Fridays at 12.15pm, West Ham Park

Book your place on a session by visiting www.doodle.com/hzmp7tfikzzdmsyy and indicating the sessions you will be coming to. Alternatively, you can let Nurudeen know by email on n.isa@uel.ac.uk or by phone on 07828 485 961.

We are also looking into arranging indoor facilities at the Score Centre in Leyton - More details to follow.

Read the blow-by-blow report of our first all-UEL tennis tournament in Michael Parkes article, 'Tennis Tournament A Hit!', available with photographs at: http://connecting.uel.ac.uk/pg/pages/view/14217/

Get Involved with UEL Tennis by registering with our University Tennis Coordinator, Nurudeen Isa, on n.isa@uel.ac.uk.

Joing Team UEL for the Newham 10K Run

Its that time of year again when Team UEL gets the running shoes on and pounds the roads in readiness for our annual entry to the Newham 10k. There are 2 different 10k events run now in Newham:

• Newham London Run 10k - Sunday 27th March - £22.47 each
• Newham Classic 10k - Sunday 10th April - £16.50 each

Interested participants should register and pay individually, through the on line sites above. If you intend on running in these events and would like to join Team UEL as a group please register your name and the event you have entered, or intend to enter, to David Cosford at d.cosford@uel.ac.uk.

Lunchtime Jogging Classes

In order to get ready for the 10k runs, UELSports continue to deliver the weekly lunchtime jogging sessions from both Docklands and Stratford campus. Find out more by contacting Kirstie Adam on k.adam@uel.ac.uk.

Want to get involved? Want to offer advice?

UELSports is always keen to hear from staff and students about activities that you desire or ideas that may assist us improve our service. You could become a sports rep, and assist us get our new initiatives and activities promoted across campus. Get in touch at uelsports@uel.ac.uk.

Thank you and we hope you have a fantastic 2011.

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UEL Sport Spartan Fitness Challenge (Weds 8th December) – are you fit enough?

In aid of Richard House hospice, UELSport and the coaches at the Stratford gym, are challenging all our students and staff to the Spartan Fitness Challenge.

The challenge has varying degrees of intensity with the Spartan 300, 200 and 100 options.

Challenge	Pullups Reps	Deadlift Reps	Push ups Reps	Box Jumps Reps	Ab Exercise Reps	Clean & Press Reps	Pull ups Reps
300	25	50 (60kg)	50	50 (24in)	50	50 (16kg)	25
200	10	30 (30kg)	30	40 (18in)	40	40 (12kg)	10
100	5	20 (kg)	10	20 (12in)	20	20 (8kg)	5

Just you against the clock to complete all the exercises! Are you up to becoming the UEL Spartan champion.

Date:Wednesday 8th December
Venue:M Block Strength and Conditioning Centre
Time:10.00 to 19.00 (drop in anytime)
Cost:£3.00 per participant (all proceeds to RH Hospice)

Winners from each category will receive a Nike UEL Sport T-Shirt

No booking necessary, but pre-registration at Stephenaish@live.co.uk is appreciated.

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UEL Tennis Tournament

UEL Tennis club have organised a tennis tournament on Saturday 27th November between 2 and 5pm, at West Ham Park in Stratford. The tournament will run as a mixed doubles event, however interested people can form a doubles team on the day.

UELSports members play for free and non-members pay £4.00 on the day.

Winners receive a full set of Nike UELSports clothing range and 2 sets of tennis cans.

For more information please contact Nurudeen Isa on n.isa@uel.ac.uk.

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No Strings Badminton Sessions

UELSports in conjunction with England Badminton are in the final stages of organising a weekly casual badminton session, called ‘No Strings'. The session will be a sociable, fun and relaxed opportunity to play badminton. This session will be run as a pay as you play, so no booking or membership will be required.

A qualified coach will be present to ensure that participants rotate and play different people during the session, and to give guidance where requested.

Details (Still to be confirmed):

Start date: TBC (within next three weeks)
Venue: Sarah Bonnell School (opposite Stratford campus on Water Lane)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 5.30 to 7.00pm
Cost: £4.00 (staff) £3.00 (students)

David Cosford states ‘ no strings badminton is a great way of keeping fit and active, whilst having some fun as a group. I hope that both staff and students can support this session, as I have organised this to coincide with people finishing work and lectures. Sarah Bonnell provides a great venue, and it is really convenient for people at Stratford, they have a great sports hall and have wanted to welcome UEL use for some time’.

Please sign up your interest with David Cosford on d.cosford@uel.ac.uk or call 020 8223 6398.

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Spartan 300 Fitness Challenge

The Fitness Coaches in the M Block gym at Stratford are organising a fitness challenge to UEL staff and students called the Spartan 300. Participants will complete 300 different repetitions across several exercises against the clock. Details of the event are still being finalised, but interested candidates can register with Steve Aish at steve@londonkettlebells.com.

The challenge will take place during the week commencing Monday 6th December. Cost per candidate will be £2.00, and all proceeds will be given to a nominated charity (tbc) on the day.

The fastest male and female will be rewarded with sports clothing, and the title of the fittest person at UEL.

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UELSports seeks players for a New Indoor Cricket League

UELSports would like to enter UEL teams into a new adult indoor cricket league. We are looking for teams to enter into the competition which will run on a Thursday evenings from 18th November through until February, held a Lister Community School between 6pm and 9pm.

The league will follow a traditional indoor format. Games will consist of six players a side and each inning will last 12 overs. The time of each game is approximately 80 minutes.

For more details or to register your name for a joint UEL team/s please contact David Cosford on d.cosford@uel.ac.uk.

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Gymnastics Coaches Required

We are looking for some gymnastics coaches that will be able to assist with sessions for a new UEL club to be held at East London Gymnastics Club (which is just behind ASDA), starting in September 2010. You will need to be free on Wednesday afternoons.

If you are interested or know of anyone that might be able to help, then please contact us on uelsports@uel.ac.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.

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UELSports seeks Instructors and Coaches

In a bid to initiate a range of campus based activities and classes, UELSports are seeking staff or students who have experience and qualifications in instructing and teaching specialist areas. UELSports wishes to run the following classes at both Stratford and Docklands campus:

• Yoga
• Aerobics
• Tai Chi
• Dance
• Circut Training
• Fitness Walking

Classes can be organised for morning, lunchtimes or after 5pm (dependant on the availability of the instructor), and each instructor will be appropriately paid for their time.

As well as physical activity sessions, David Cosford (Director of Sport) is also looking for qualified sports coaches to support the development of our sports clubs:

'Many of our clubs benefit from coaching support, but we are still in need of extra expertise. Many of our staff and students have some fantastic experience and knowledge, and I would like them to divert some of their energies into tranforming our sporting fortunes in competive sport from the next academic year'.

UELSports would welcome your input into our classes or clubs if you have the drive, enthusiasm and qualifications. Contact David Cosford on 0208 223 6398 or d.cosford@uel.ac.uk.

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Spend just 10 minutes filling in the survey and you could be in with a chance of winning a £25 Amazon voucher

Your views and honest opinions in this survey are critical to ensuring we get our funding bid accurate and we deliver a programme of sporting activity that is demand led by you.

Active In Sport Survey

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Stratford Strength and Conditioning Centre

Just a reminder to staff that the Strength and Conditioning centre is open to staff to use during the week. The centre is staffed by volunteer coaches, and provides an opportunity to improve your fitness and strength. Equipped with mostly weights and athletic equipment, the facility will really assist people who are preparing for sports events or weekly games (football, badminton, squash, etc). We even provide a rowing machine, a cycle ergometer and a versa climber stepper for making good stamina improvements.

Open from 10am to 8pm Monday to Friday, we have an active membership of over 300 people/athletes. FREE of CHARGE.

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