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Clubs Magazine2019-2020
Hello all! First and foremost congratulations and welcome to UCC. My name is Daniel Moloney and I am the Clubs Executive President for the 2019/20 academic year. The Clubs Executive work alongside the Department of Sport and Physical Activity to ensure the strong sporting heritage in UCC is maintained and continues to thrive from year to year. Sport is a huge part of college life here, on and off campus, and is a fantastic way to meet new people and try new things.
We have a total of 56 clubs here in UCC so there really is something for everyone. From Hurling to Skydiving, there are dozens of options, to try something new or to continue with a sport you already love. Personally I spent most of my time in the Rover Scouts and Archery Clubs and they provided me with some of the most rewarding experiences and important friendships for my four years in UCC. Without the support of the people I met through clubs and without the opportunity to de-stress from college at club events, I would have found my college career a much different experience.
Whether you know what clubs you are interested in or not come join us on September 10th for Clubs Day in Devere Hall, where you will be able to meet the students who run the clubs, ask questions and sign up. If there has always been a sport you have wanted to try and never gotten a chance or whether you stumble across something you have never heard of before and think it sounds interesting, I can guarantee there will be something here for you.
UCC has a proud sporting tradition which started back in the 1800s. In 1880 the famous skull and crossbones was adapted by medical students joining the rugby team and over time the symbol has come to be recognised worldwide as a symbol of sporting excellence. With the launch of our new Sport Strategy in 2019 our focus going forward will be to ensure the future of UCC sport on a local, national and international scale.
UCC clubs cater for all levels of athletes from those who simply want to give something new a try from week to week, to those who go on to compete and win at a
national and international level. Clubs try to incorporate all aspects of social, physical and competitive life into the events and trainings that are run from week to week. If I can give any piece of advice to those of you just starting out in college it is to remember that while the academic side of college is important, it is not all that is out there. Make sure to take enough time for yourself to maintain both your physical and mental health.
To help you in doing this there are many facilities available to you where you can burn off some energy or simply work out to clear your head. We are extremely fortunate here in UCC with the sports facilities we have. Just a five minute walk from campus is the Mardyke Arena which every UCC student has access to. The arena has some of the best sports facilities in the county catering for both indoor and outdoor sports including Rugby and GAA pitches, water based synthetic pitches, the outdoor and indoor running tracks, indoor climbing wall, an indoor sports hall, twenty-five meter swimming pool and a variety of indoor gym facilities.
As well as the Mardyke Arena, UCC also has ‘The Farm’, 55 acres of pitches near Curraheen containing a variety of pitches for outdoor sports. UCC are also currently in the process of developing a new state of the art Sports Park to ensure the continuing success and improvement of our outdoor clubs.
For more information on each individual club you can find all you need at sport.ucc.ie or follow the UCC Sport social media @UCCSport. If you have any questions that you can’t find the answer to please email [email protected] for help.
So once again welcome to UCC and I hope each and every one of you will enjoy the next few years of your college life and don’t forget to come find us in Devere Hall on the 10th September for Clubs Day.
Le gach dea-ghuí,Daniel Moloney.
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Welcoming Address - Daniel Moloney 3Welcoming Address - Morgan Buckley 4 List of Clubs 2019/20 5Meet the Team 6Clubs Executive 7CUH Charity: Children’s Appeal 8UCC Health Matters 9Sports Success 2018-19 10Sports Scholarships 21Awards 22 Volunteer recruitment 25UCC Works Award 26Sporting Venues 27Club Profiles 28Provisional Clubs Schedule 57
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I would like to welcome you to UCC and to UCC Sport. In particular, a warm céad míle fáilte to new students. Sport and Physical activity is very dynamic in UCC and is powerful way to connect and meet new lifelong friends both in UCC and across Ireland. Being involved in sport in UCC is exciting and can provide you with fantastic opportunities to explore, join in, and perform at the highest levels, but most importantly have fun.
We have published our new sports strategy which sets our vision to be The globally renowned go-to University for Sport & Physical Activity in Ireland. This strategy is overseen by the Sports Leadership Team - chaired by Mr David Merriman and which includes the Clubs President, the GM of the Mardyke Arena, Head of Sports Studies and Physical Education and other representatives from UCC. We are working on plans to improve and develop our outdoor sports facilities at the Mardyke and at the new proposed UCC sports Park in Curraheen. This will be for all students who wish to engage in outdoors sport and physical activity.
I would like to acknowledge the many successes and achievements of our clubs, teams and athletes in 2018/19. It was a truly outstanding year in which many clubs and teams achieved. We were truly on the sporting map and great credit is due to the students, their coaches, mentors, volunteers and staff who have assisted them reach their full potential.
We work very closely with the student leadership and team running the Clubs Executive and I am really looking forward to a positive working relationship with Daniel Moloney, Clubs President and his team over the next 12 months I would like to sincerely thank Bríd Ní Dhonnabháin for her hard work and massive contribution over the last 12 months.
We want to make it easy and enjoyable for you to be active and involved. If you have any inquiries please contact us through our email address, social media or drop in to talk to our team at any time. We have a great team of people in our department working to develop your clubs and ensure you can reach your full potential. We work closely with the team in the Mardyke Arena, which is one of the leading indoor sports facilities, and one of the most vibrant, active centres in any university in Ireland and globally.
Our office email is: [email protected] or our main office telephone number is 021 4904752. We are here for you.
Have a fantastic year ahead and hopefully it will be a positive and enjoyable experience.
Pride on our chest. Belief in our heart. Sport in our bones.
Best wishesMorgan Buckley
Aussie [email protected]
Flag [email protected]
Gaelic [email protected]
Inline [email protected]
Kung [email protected]
Ladies Gaelic [email protected]
Ladies [email protected]
Ladies [email protected]
Made to [email protected]
Olympic [email protected]
Olympic [email protected]
Pool & [email protected]
Snowsports [email protected]
Soccer [email protected]
Squash [email protected]
SubAqua [email protected]
Surf [email protected]
Swimming & Waterpolo [email protected]
Table Tennis [email protected]
Taekwon-Dot [email protected]
Tennis [email protected]
Trampoline and Tumbling [email protected]
Ultimate Frisbee [email protected]
Volleyball [email protected]
Morgan BuckleyUCC Director of Sport and Physical Activity
List of Clubs 2019/20Welcoming Address
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Meet the Team
Clubs Executive
Morgan BuckleyHead of Sport & Physical Activity [email protected] 4904752
Christine O’DonovanDeputy Director of Sport and Physical [email protected] 4904768
Emma MartinSports [email protected] 490 4776
John GraingerGAA Development [email protected] 4904767 / 087 1704337
Paudie HartnettHockey Development [email protected] 4904789 / 087 9132094
Greg YelvertonSoccer Development [email protected] / [email protected] 4904789 / 086 7954506
Jack Casey Rugby Development [email protected] 087 1223410
Trevor Woods Exercise Physiologist [email protected] 4904769
Betty Young Senior Executive [email protected] 021 4904752 Maura O’LearySenior Executive [email protected]
Sports OperativesWillie Fahy Foreman [email protected] 087 9265991
Kenneth Young Sports Operative [email protected]
Kenneth McCarthy Sports Operative [email protected]
Noel McSweeney Sports Operative [email protected]
Shane Cournane Sports Operative [email protected]
Mardyke Sports Grounds 087 [email protected] The Farm Sports Grounds [email protected] 087 9132084
Daniel [email protected]@uccclubs.ie
Lillias HealyHealth, Safety and Welfare [email protected]@uccclubs.ie
Tommy HolohanVice [email protected]@uccclubs.ie
Shane KenneallyOrdinary Committee [email protected]
Cian [email protected]@uccclubs.ie
Jasmin SpoerriOrdinary Committee [email protected]
Laura [email protected]@uccclubs.ie
Jacques KinaneOrdinary Committee [email protected]
Dãvis RusmanisPublic Relations [email protected]@uccclubs.ie
Naoise O’CrualaoíStudent Union [email protected]
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CUH Charity: Children’s Appeal UCC Health Matters
For the past four years, CUH Charity Children’s Appeal have been the official charity partner of the UCC Clubs Executive. During this time, an outstanding sum of approximately €23,000 was raised for the charity through the tireless work of club members, fundraisers and special events. For the coming year, the Clubs Executive decided to continue to support the charity - with it being such a worthy cause, and the impact the hospital has locally, it wasn’t a hard decision to make.
Cork University Hospital is the largest teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Centre in the country with over 40 different medical and surgical specialties. Within the hospital, the Children’s Unit is one of the busiest in Ireland, providing care to 30,000 children annually from 2 days old to 16 years of age. Specialist care is provided for children with cystic fibrosis, diabetes, neurology and epilepsy, endocrinology and allergy, as well as providing care for children with a broad range of medical and surgical conditions.
However, CUH was built in 1978 and has become very outdated and desperately in need of refurbishment in order to allow the unit to continue to care for children with acute and chronic illnesses. The construction of Phase 1 on the refurbishment of the Children’s Unit has been completed, which provides a new two-storey extension, transforming the Unit into a single centre of excellence incorporating an extensive range of specialist services. However, support is still needed for Phase 2, which will provide a new state of the art 80 bed inpatient unit.
UCC Clubs Executive 2019/2020 is very proud to continue to support CUH Charity Children’s Appeal so that CUH can carry on providing outstanding care to children from all over the Munster region. For more information on the appeal, please visit http://cuhcharity.ie/cuh-childrens-unit-appeal/. Don’t forget to get involved in fundraising activities throughout the year, or you can donate online through the CUH Charity website with “UCC Sport” in the message box.
UCC was the first university in Ireland to be recognised as a Health Promoting University in 2015. UCC Health Matters is a student-staff collaborative group, working to sustain that title by promoting university-wide health and wellbeing across six action areas:
Food, Nutrition and Sustainable Development - Alcohol & Substance Misuse - Mental Health & Wellbeing - Sexual Health - Physical Activity & Active Transport – Built Environment and Safety
Each action area has a working group and we are always looking for students to join in, so whether you’re interested in health, would like to make a change to university policy, or enjoy organising events, this is a great way to gain valuable experience during your time in UCC.
Last September saw the launch of Be Well @ UCC, a new year-round health and wellbeing initiative. There are hundreds of events taking place in UCC each year such as Health Matters Day, Mental Health Week, Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance Week, Staff Wellbeing Day and Desk to 5K to name but a few. Be Well @ UCC will bring all of these types of events together in a “one-stop-shop” calendar of events. Keep an eye on our social media for more info!
Our annual Health Matters Day will take place in September and will be a day choc-full of activities and freebies so be sure to pop up and join the fun!
We need you!! The Welfare Crew has been a collaboration between UCC Health Matters and the SU Welfare Officer for several years and we are now looking for new recruits for the 2019/20 year. As part of the Welfare Crew you will:
• Make new friends with students who have similar interests to you
• Help your fellow students out when they need some support
• Get to know UCC and the various student services on and around campus
• Get involved with organising and running welfare and health promotion events and campaigns in UCC
• Improve your confidence, organisation, public speaking skills, team work skills
• Do something that makes your CV stand out to employers
• Complete various FREE training courses covering health related topics
To get involved in a working group or to join the Welfare Crew, email Sam and Aileen at [email protected] and don’t forget to follow us on social media to see what we’re up to and get involved with our events and competitions.
UCCHM ucchealthmatters UCCHealthMatters @UCCHealthMatter https://www.ucc.ie/en/healthmatters/
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SPORTS SUCCESS 2018-19ATHLETICS:
Junior and U23 National Indoor Championships, 27th Jan 2019:1st – Grace Furlong, U23s women’s long jump. 1st – Grace Furlong, U23s women’s triple jump.2nd – Laura Quigley, U23s long jump. 2nd – Ciara Hickey, junior women’s pole vault. 2nd – Louise Shanahan, U23 Women’s 800m. Indoor Track and Field Intervarsity, 8th Feb 2019:2nd – Ciara Hickey, women’s pole vault. New UCC record of 3.30m.2nd – Louise Shanahan, women’s 800m. 2nd – Cillian Kirwan, men’s 800. 2nd – Grace Furlong, triple jump. New UCC record of 11.44m. 3rd – Laura Cussen, long jump. 2nd - Overall UCC Ladies. IWAS World Games, Sharjah, 10th Feb 2019:Mary Fitzgerald (Quercus Scholar):1st – Discuss, women’s F40 category. 1st – Shot put, women’s F40 category. New Irish record of 6.26m. 1st – Javelin, women’s F40 category. National Indoor Senior Championships, 16th Feb 2019: 2nd – Ciara Hickey, Pole Vault.3rd – Grace Furlong, Triple Jump.4th – Laura Cussen, Long Jump.5th –Shona Lowe, 200m sprint.5th – Louise Shanahan, 800m sprint.4th – Cillian Kirwan, 800m sprint. 4th – Joan Healy, UCC graduate, 60m sprint. 1st – Phil Healy, UCC graduate, 400m sprint. World Masters Indoor Athletics Championships, 24th Mar 2019:2nd – Annette Quaid, F40 800m sprint.
IUAA Outdoor Track and Field Intervarsity Championship, 5th-6th Apr 2019: 1st – Mary Fitzgerald, discus, women’s F40 category.1st – Louise Shanahan, 800m sprint. 2nd – Maria Carey, triple jump. 2nd – Ciara Hickey, pole vault. 3rd – Laura Cussen, long jump. 1st – Cillian Kirwan, 800m sprint. 2nd – David Cussen, High jump. 3rd – David Cussen, Long jump. 3rd – Ruairí O Cinneide, 3,000m walk.
Celtic International: April 20197 UCC athletes competed on the Irish team at the annual Irish vs Scottish Universities Celtic T&F International in Co. Antrim.Maria Carey (TJ) - 2ndLaura Cussen (LJ) - 2ndAisling Kelly (1500m) - 2ndShona Lowe (200m) - 1stAoife Delargy (800m) - 1stCiara Hickey (PV) - 2ndDavid Cussen (HJ & LJ) - 2nd LJ, 1st -HJOverall it was a successful day and the Irish Universities team came away with their 5th victory in a row. Louise Shanahan was awarded the Cork City Sports “Athlete of the Month” Award in association with the River Lee Hotel for the month of April in recognition of winning the 800m at the track & field intervarsities. Louise qualified for the European U23 Championships in Sweden in July 2019
AUSSIE RULES:
20th Apr 2019: The following students represented on the Women’s Irish Universities team that played Great Britain: Mary Hurley, Claire Stephenson, Siofra Finnegan Deane and Olivia Artaiz The women’s team beat team GB 104-1.
Shane Quigley, Cian O Mahony & Shane O Sullivan were selected on the AFL Ireland team for the Euro Cup in Sweden
BADMINTON:
International Student Badminton Tournament, University of Limerick, UCC came 5th overall in competition points earned and one of its members - Niamh O’Driscoll - made it to two semi-finals, Group B Ladies double and Mixed. She and her partner won the Doubles.Cork Handicap Division 3 Cup Finals: 1st – UCC mixed team.
Irish Badminton Intervarsity Cup:1st - UCC first team, Shield competition.
BASKETBALL:
UCC competed at the basketball intervarsities in Dublin. Both teams reached the semi-finals. UCC’s Annalise Murphy was selected on the Irish U20 squad for the European Championships - summer 2019 UCC students Hollie herlihy & Hannah McCarthy & UCC Graduates Niamh Dwyer & Amy Fitzgerald were part of the Fr Matthews team who won the Women’s Champions Trophy UCC graduate Daniel O’Sullivan was part of Ballincollig’s Men’s Division 1 Final League Cup win
UCC graduate Claire Rockall was part of Maree’s win in the Women’s Division 1 Final League Cup
ARCHERY:
Irish Open, 5th Nov 2018: 1st – Brendan O Sullivan, Recurve Men’s Team.1st – Cara Garde, Recurve Junior Women. 1st – Cara Garde, Recurve Senior Women.3rd – Cara Garde, Recurve Mixed Teams. Carlow IT IV League Match, 10th Nov 2018:1st – Cara Garde, Recurve Advanced Women.2nd – Laura Lynch, Recurve Intermediate Women. 4th – Cara Garde, Laura Lynch, Carla Reinhardt, Brendan O’Sullivan, Recurve Team category. GMIT IV League Match, 9th Feb 2019:2nd – Cara Garde, advanced women’s recurve category.3rd – Daniel Moloney, intermediate men’s recurve category. National Indoor Student Championships, UCC, 23rd Feb 2019:2nd – Cara Garde, overall recurve women’s head to heads. National Indoor Championships, 25thMar 2019:1st – Cara Garde, in junior women’s recurve category. UL IV League Match, 24th Mar 2019:1st – Carla Reinhardt, women’s advanced recurve. 2nd – Brendan O’Sullivan, men’s advanced recurve.2nd – Davis Rusmanis, men’s advanced barebow. 3rd – Mary Hennessy, women’s intermediate recurve.3rd – Emma Daly, women’s advanced recurve. 2nd – Carla Reinhardt, Daniel Moloney, Cormac O’Callaghan, Brendan O’Sullivan, recurve team event. 3rd – Maeve Hickey, Michael Relihan, Davis Rusmanis, barebow team event. Irish Student Open, Trinity, 1st Apr 2019: 3rd – Michael Relihan, beginner Barebow category.
NUIG IV League Finals, 6th-7th Apr 2019 : 2nd – Cara Garde, recurve women’s category. 2nd – Dāvis Rusmanis, recurve men’s category.
Overall League tables: 2nd – Cara Garde, advanced female recurve category.
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BOXING:
Junior Novice Intervarsity Cup:1st – Dearbhla Snow, 57kg category. 1st – Lauryn Walsh, 60kg category.1st – James Moone, 60kg category. 1st – Brian O’Leary, 75kg category. 1st – Paul Buckley, 86kg category.
All students above were selected to represent on the Irish Colleges and Universities team at the 2019 University Boxing Cup in Birmingham, England. Dearbhla, James, and Paul all brought back gold medals, and Brian brought back silver. A great showing from the team.
CANOE:
Irish Canoe Intervarsity Cup: Overall, UCC Canoe Club placed 3rd in the plate. 2nd – White Water Team, Sean Cahill, Ciara McGarrigle, Martin Keohane and James Hayes. 2nd – Martin Keohane, Men’s high performance. 2nd – Sean Noonan and Judy Walsh, touring doubles. 3rd – James Hayes and Emma Fitzgerald, Duo category. 3rd – Nic Reay, Men’s Boater X. 3rd – Dara O Keeffe, Women’s Sea kayak. Sean Cahill, winner of the Colm Johnson Memorial Award - for the male who has contributed the most to the Irish kayaking community in recent years. Galway Fest, 11thMar 2019: 1st – Kevin Cahill, Men’s expert boater X. 2nd – Sean Cahill, Men’s expert boater X. 2nd – Emma Fitzgerald, Women’s Intermediate Freestyle Event. 3rd – Dara O’Keeffe, Women’s Intermediate Boater X. 3rd – Ciara Walsh, Women’s Intermediate overall competition.
CAMOGIE:
UCC students Chloe Sigerson and Hannah Looney received All Star Awards for their performances with Cork during2018. Hannah is a Quercus sports scholar while Chloe is a current UCC Sports Scholar. They were joined by UCC graduates Orla Cotter, Katrina Mackey and Pamela Mackey and Anne Dalton on the All-Star podium. UCC Graduates Fionnuala Carr and Jen Barry also received Intermediate Soaring All Star Awards. UCC were beaten Ashbourne Cup Finalists. Despite a great team performance UL were crowned winners for the 4th year in a row Chloe Sigerson was an Ashbourne All Star in 2019.
CRICKET:
Munster Minor Cup Winners, Aug 2018: Irish Indoor Cricket Intervarsity: 3rd – Overall cup competition.
DANCE:
Irish Dance Intervarsity:1st – Sarah Cooke, best overall dancer and performer in the jazz section.1st – Contemporary category team.2nd – Jazz category team.2nd – Mixed piece team event. 3rd – Irish dancing team event.
EQUESTRIAN:
Student Riders Nations Championship, Jul 2018: Tommy Harty of UCC was crowned overall champion, placing 4th in show jumping and 5th in dressage individually, and was a member of the team that won the overall team championship, placing first in show jumping and third in dressage competing against 12 other teams from Europe and North America. Irish Student Tetrathlon: UCC placed 2nd overall. 1st – Aoife Duggan McSweeney, women’s event. 3rd – Louise Kent, women’s event. 3rd – Eoin Duggan McSweeney, men’s event.4th – Faye Mansfield, women’s event. Student Riders Nations Championship, Dec 2018: 5th - Tommy Harty, Dressage event. Polocrosse Intervarsity Cup, 2019:1st – UCC 1st team (Daniel O Leary, Cormac Birrane, and Lauren Murphy).3rd - UCC 2nd team (Martina Hanley, Jessica Tallis and Kate McSweeney).
FENCING:
West of Ireland Open: Sabre category:1st – Lillias Healy.2nd – Nigel Johnson Steeves.Foil category:1st – Rita Diczházi.
Irish Open: Sabre category:1st – Women’s team event, Lillias Healy, Aoife O’Loughlin, Erin Barclay.2nd – Men’s team event, Oisin Dwane, Hugh Tobin, Nigel Johnson Steeves, Oscar McAuley. 2nd – Aoife O’Loughlin.3rd – Erin Barclay, UCC graduate.
Foil category:3rd – Rita Diachazi
Northern Irish Open: Foil category:2nd – Rita Diczhai. East of Ireland Open:Sabre category:1st – Aoife O’ Loughlin, UCC graduate. 2nd –Lillias Healy.3rd – Rita Diczhazi. 3rd – Kevin McSweeney, UCC graduate. Maynooth National Novice:Sabre category:1st – Emma Galloway. 2nd – Kevin O’Donovan.3rd – Alana Daly Mulligan. Foil category:1st – Ciara Parry.3rd – Chris Gomez.
Intervarsity Championship:Sabre category:2nd – women’s team event. 4th – men’s team event. Foil category:2nd – men’s team event.4th – women’s team event. Epée category:5th – women’s team event. 5th – men’s team event. Galway Novice Fest:Women’s Foil: Silver to Ciara Parry, Bronze to Tara Sweetnam, Bronze to Sinéad BartleyWomen’s Épée: Silver to Ciara ParryWomen’s Sabre: Silver to Ciara Parry, Bronze to Julia TaubertMen’s Sabre: Bronze to Matthew Robinson
Lillias Healy & Kevin McSweeney were selected on the Irish Students Four Nations team
FLAG FOOTBALL:
Emerald Bowl League, 13thOct 2018:UCC beat reigning national champions, Edenderry Eagles, with a score of 33-26. UCC beat local rivals, Cork City Cosmos, with a score of 46-6. Emerald Bowl League, 17thNov 2018:UCC beat the Westmeath Minotaurs 28-0.UCC beat the Dublin Rebels 34-0.
Jahn Dasini & David Healy were selected by the IAFA for the Irish Wolfhounds team for a match v Belgium Barbarians
GAELIC FOOTBALL:
UCC senior footballers were crowned colleges league champions following their 1 point victory over DCU. Final score UCC 1.12 : 1.11 DCU. This is the second year in a row for UCC to claim this title. UCC Gaelic Footballers won the Sigerson Cup with victory over St Mary’s, Belfast. Sean O Shea was awarded Electric Ireland “Footballer of the Year” for his performances for UCC in the Sigerson Cup at the Electric Ireland Third Level Colleges ALL Star Awards. Electric Ireland HE GAA Rising Stars Football Team 2019 from UCC: Sean O’Shea, Brian O’Beaglaoích, Graham O’Sullivan, Cian Kiely, Daniel O’Brien, Padraig Lucey.
GOLF:
UCC won their inaugural Winter League match against CIT. Colin Maguire won the inaugural UCC Internal stableford competition. Sean Desmond won the Munster Student Amateur Open Championship, Tipperary Golf club in June 2019.
HANDBALL:
Handball Intervarsity: 1st – Colin Crehan, Men’s Open division. 3rd – Catriona Millane, Ladies Open division.
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HURLING:
UCC Hurlers captured the Fitzgibbon Cup with a 2.21:0.13 victory over Mary I. Shane Conway was awarded Electric Ireland “Hurler of the Year” for his performances for UCC in the Fitzgibbon Cup at the Electric Ireland Third Level Colleges ALL Star Awards Electric Ireland HE GAA Rising Stars Hurling Team 2019 from UCC: Shane Conway, Niall O’Leary, Eddie Gunning, Chris O’Leary, Paddy O’Loughlin, Conor Browne, Shane Kingston, Mark Kehoe Darragh Fitzgibbon, UCC sports scholar won an All Star for his performances with Cork during 2018.He was joined on the All-Star podium by UCC Graduates Seamus Harnedy, Cork, & Dan Morrissey & Graeme Mulcahy, Limerick
UCC fresher “A” hurlers were Colleges league winnersUCC Junior Hurlers wee Munster Colleges winners & All Ireland colleges finalists
LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALL:
UCC were beaten O Connor Cup semi-finalists UCC students Hannah Looney (Quercus Scholar) & Niamh Cotter, & UCC Graduates were part of the Cork team who won the Ladies Gaelic Football National League with Cork in 2019 Katie Hannon received the Cork City & County Youth Award for December for her “Player of the Final” performance with Glanmire ladies Juniors who won the All Ireland title for the first time in the clubs history. UCC students Emma Spillane & Roisin Phelan & UCC Graduates Ciara & Doireann O’Sullivan received All Stars for their performances with Cork in 2018Eimear Meaney, was an All Star nominee 2018, and was a 2018 Cork County Senior Championship winner as well as Munster Senior Club & All Ireland Club winner with Mourneabbey in 2019
LADIES HOCKEY:
UCC were runners up in the Munster Senior League Division 1UCC were beaten Munster Senior Cup finalists UCC were beaten semi-finalists of the intervarsity championship (Chilean Cup) EYHL 2: UCC finished tied 3rd in the league. UCC were beaten finalists in the Division 2 Munster
Senior Cup: UCC won Munster Division 6 Cup UCC’s Hannah Humphries was selected on the Irish U21 team for the Women’s Four Nations Tournament
MEN’S HOCKEY:
Peard Cup UCC 1sts were beaten semi-finalists Munster Junior Cup:UCC 2nds were beaten semi-finalists. UCC 2nds won the West and South Colleges Cup Cork Cup: UCC 2nds were beaten semi-finalists Intervarsity Cup, 28th Oct 2018: (Mauritius Cup): UCC were beaten semi-finalists Sam Grace (Quercus Sports Scholar) was a member of the Irish U21 squad
KARATE:
Dublin intervarsities:1st - Intermediate single kata - Monisha Chakravarty3rd - Senior team kata - Monisha Chakravarty, Jennifer Halpin, Ekanki Chawla2nd - Junior kumite (sparring) - Orla McCarthy1st - Intermediate kumite (sparring) - Monisha Chakravarty3rd - Intermediate team Kumite (sparring) - Orla McCarthy, Monisha Chakravarty, Jennifer Halpin
Sorcha Doyle-McKevitt was selected by Karate Ireland for the International Karate Union European Championships held in Russia
KICKBOXING:
West Cork Annual Sports Star Awards, Jan 2019:UCC Graduate and former sports scholarship holder Lily De La Cour received a Special Achievement Award at the West Cork Annual Sports Star Awards for recognition of her achievements in kickboxing and winning the WAKO European Senior Championship in 2018.
KUNG FU:
Mixed Martial Arts Intervarsity: 2nd – Michael Collins, male novice kata. 2nd – Conor McKeown, male novice board breaking section. 3rd – Conor McKeown, male novice kata
OLYMPIC HANDBALL:
Competed in the national League
OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING:
Cork Open:1st – Jack Murphy, men’s 81kg class.1st – Michael O Dwyer, men’s 109+kg class.
Weightlifting Ireland National Championships:1st – Freya Hammer, female 81kg, new national record in the Clean and Jerk (100kg). National Intervarsity Championship:“Best Female Lifter”: Freya Hammer1st – Freya Hammer, women’s 81kg. 1st – Michael O Dwyer, men’s 109+kg.1st – Ellen Clancy, women’s 76kg.2nd – Isobel Kenny - silver in the women’s 81kg class2nd – Ian Byrne, men’s 102kg. 3rd – Holly Hayes, women’s 87+kg
POWERLIFTING:
International Powerlifting Federation University World Championship: 4th - Samuel Smith, men’s 59kg category, 8/9 lifts, 12.5kg PB.
Junior and Masters National Championships:1st – Female 84kg, Freya Hammer, 378.5kg total, junior national record bench press (85.5kg) and a junior national record deadlift (155.5kg).2nd – Female 57kg, Chere Duffy, 319.kg total, junior national record squat (113kg) and a junior national record deadlift (143.5kg).3rd – Men’s 74kg, Andrew McEllistrim, 537.5kg total. Irish Federation National Powerlifting Championship:3rd – Men’s 105kg, Kenneth Nwaezrigwe. Irish Powerlifting Intervarsities:UCC awarded “Best Club.”“Best Male Lifter”: Kenneth Nwaezeigwe.“Best Female Lifter”: Freya Hammer (UCC graduate). 1st – Male 74kg, Andrew McEllistrim.1st – Male 93kg, Dan Kashoranti.1st – Male 105kg Kenneth Nwaezeigwe.1st – Male 120kg, Keifer O Sullivan.1st – Female 84kg, Freya Hammer.1st – Female 84+ Kg, Tracey Kelly.3rd – Male 84kg, Connor Logue.3rd – Male 66kg, Sam Smith.3rd – Female 57kg, Siobhan Hynes.3rd – Female 84kg, Angela O Connor. Jennifer Harrington competed at the IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships & sett a new junior Irish squat record of 127.5kg, less than 40kg shy of the world record, along with a 332.5kg total.
Freya Hammer was selected to compete in the World University Powerlifting Cup in Estonia in July 2019.
ROWING:
National Rowing Championships, Jul 2018: 1st – Men’s Intermediate 1x, Ronan Byrne (Quercus Sport Scholar). 1st – Men’s club 2 4x+, Darragh Larkin, Peter O’Callaghan, Shaun O’Connell, Patrick Kennelly, Rachel O’Leary (cox).1st – Men’s club 2 8+, Killian Burke, Peter O’Callaghan, Steven Murphy, Hugh Sutton, Shaun O’Connell, Patrick Kennelly, Darragh Larkin, Kieran White, Rachel O’Leary (cox).1st – Men’s intermediate 2x, Hugh Sutton and Ronan Byrne. Home International Regatta, Jul 2018: 1st – Men’s Senior 4x- ft. UCC’s Darragh Larkin. 1st – Men’s Senior 8+ ft. UCC’s Cormac O’Connell (Cox).1st – Men’s Senior 4+ ft. UCC’s Cormac O’Connell (Cox).1st – Women’s Senior 4x- ft. UCC’s Selma Bournane. 1st – Women’s Senior 2- ft. Niamh Casey (Skibbereen Athlete, represents UCC at varsities) and Áine McCarthy (Skibbereen Athlete, ex UCC staff). Muckross HOR, 1st-2ndDec 2018:Four UCC crews placed in the top ten out of 430 entries: 1st – Men’s Senior 4- 1st – Men’s Senior 4x-1st – Men’s Intermediate 1x, Hugh Sutton. 1st – Women’s Senior 1x, Margaret Cremen. 1st – Women’s Club 8+2nd – Men’s Senior 1x, Ronan Byrne. 2nd – Men’s Club 8+. 3rd – Men’s Intermediate 8+3rd – Men’s Intermediate 1x, Darragh Larkin. National Indoor Rowing Championship, 21st Jan 2019:UCC were awarded “Best Club Overall.”1st – Men’s Open lightweight, Paul O’Donovan (Quercus Scholar). 1st – Men’s U23 lightweight, Hugh Sutton (UCC Sports Scholar).1st – Women’s U23 lightweight, Aoife Casey (Quercus Scholar).1st – Women’s U23, Emily Hegarty (UCC Sports Scholar).2nd – Women’s Open, Aifric Keogh (UCC Graduate).3rd – Women’s U23, Tara Hanlon (UCC Sports Scholar).3rd – Men’s U23, David Breen. Rowing Intervarsity, 13th Apr 2019 :1st – Women’s Senior 4-, Niamh Casey, Aoife Casey, Selma Bouanane and Margaret Cremin.
In the rearranged intervarsities, where UCC competed with a reduced squad: Hugh Sutton won the Men’s Intermediate 1x and Ronan Byrne won the Men’s Senior 1x.
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Skibbereen Regatta at the National Rowing Centre winning the following categories:Mens Division 2 4+Mens division 2 8+Mens division 1 2xMens novice 4x+Women’s division 1 4-Women’s Division 1 8+Women’s division 2 8+Women’s division 1 2-Women’s division 1 1x Piediluco International Regatta, Italy, 13th-14th Apr 2019 : 3rd – Men’s 2x ft. Ronan Byrne (Quercus Scholar).4th –Women’s 4x, ft. Aifric Keogh and Tara Hanlon.5th – Women’s 4x, ft. Emily Hegarty.5th – Women’s Senior Pair, ft. Aifric Keogh (UCC Graduate). 7th – Women’s Senior Pair, ft. Emily Hegarty (Sports Scholar). London Met, 2nd-3rd Jun 2019: 2nd - Men’s Open Academic 8+.3rd - Women’s Open Academic 8.2nd - Women’s Championship 8+.2nd and 3rd - Women’s 1x.3rd - Men’s Open 4-.2nd - Men’s Open 4+.Composite crews: 1st - Men’s tier 2 4x-.1st - Women’s 4+.6th in C final - Men’s Challenge 8s.5th in A final - Women’s challenge 8s.1st - Open Academic 4+.3rd - Men’s open 4x-. Emily Hegarty & Tara Hanlon were selected for the World Cup II in Poznan in the W4- Ronan Byrne finished 4th in the “B” final at the European Rowing Championships in the Men’s 2x. UCC Rowing Club has 11 rowers selected for the June High Performance Irish Rowing Trials:Paul O Donovan – Lightweight MenAoife Casey - Lightweight WomenRonan Byrne – SA MenAifric Keogh – SA WomenEmily Hegarty - SA Women & U23 Heavyweight WomenTara Hanlon - SA Women & U23 Heavyweight WomenNiamh Casey - U23 Heavyweight WomenCormac O Connell – U23 Men - CoxAisling Humphries-Griffiths – U23 women – CoxHugh Sutton – U23 Lightweight MenDavid Breen – Heavyweight U23 me
Tara Hanlon was selected for the World Cup lll in July 2019Tara Hanlon was selected for the World U23 Championships in 2018
Ronan Byrne & Ronan Byrne were selected for the World U23 Championships in 2018
Paul O Donovan became World Champion in Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls at World Championships in Sept 2018. He was European Silver medallist 2018 & came 1st at the indoor national championships at lightweight division
Emily Hegarty came 3rd in Women’s Scull at the Paolo d’Aloja memorial International Regatta in Piediluco in Italy in 2018
She represented Ireland in the Women’s Pair in the World Cup 1 in Belgrade placing 3rd in the “B” Final, 9th overall
She came 2nd in the Women’s Senior Sculls at the National Rowing Championships in 2018She represented Ireland in the Women’s Pair at the World Senior Championships in Bulgaria and finished 6th in the “A” Final. This was the first ever Irish Women’s pair to qualify for a World Senior Championship “A” FinalShe represented Ireland in the Women’s Heavyweight Pair at the World U23 Championships in Poland, finishing 6th in the “B” Final, 12th overall
RUGBY:
UCC seniors retained their AIL Division 1A status for 2019/20 following the Play-Off’s.
UCC U20’s retained the Donal Walsh Trophy in Tralee following a hard-fought victory over Garryowen. This was a repeat of last year’s final and UCC came out on top again on a scoreline on UCC 24 – 22 Garryowen. UCC were beaten Frazer McMullen Cup finalists James Taylor won “The Rising Star for Division 1A” at the IRFU AIL Awards. James scored 150 points during the regular season. UCC Quercus Scholar & UCC RFC member John Hodnett was a member of the Irish U20 squad who won the Grand Slam & represented Ireland at the U20 World Cup .
John Hodnett on being awarded the Celtic Ross West Cork Sports Star Monthly award in recognition of his performances with the Irish U20’s in winning the Grand Slam earlier this year & being selected on the Irish U20 squad for the World Cup in Argentina John Poland was selected for the Irish Club team for the Dalriada Cup Shane O Hanlon, James Taylor, Peter Sylvester & Cain Bohane (Captain) were selected on the Irish Students Rugby team
SAILING:
UCC competed at the Sailing Intervarsities and performed very well considering the weather conditions:UCC 1 came 2nd in GOLD, defeated only in the finals against UCD1.UCC 2 came 3rd in SILVER. UCC finished 2nd at the IUSA Student yachting Championships held in Howth.
UCC1 placed first in the inaugural UCC & CIT on the Lee Event in finals against CIT1
LADIES SOCCER:
UCC won the Kelly Cup – Intervarsity - following their penalty shootout win against Maynooth in Coleraine. Ciara McNamara was awarded the Cork & Northside District Sports Star of the Month for March in recognition of her performances for UCC in winning the intervarsities (Kelly Cup) Ciara McNamara was selected on the Irish team for the World Student Games which were held in Naples
SOCCER:
UCC Soccer Club won the Collingwood Cup defeating UL 2-1 after extra-time.
UCC Soccer Club were crowned Munster Senior League Winners.
UCC seniors were crowned O Connell Cup winnersUCC seniors were beaten Beamish Cup finalists.
UCC Junior 2 won the City Challenge Cup Final. UCC’s Pablo Mato was awarded “Player of the Final”
UCC’s Rob Slevin was awarded the Munster Senior League “Player of the Year” award and signed for Waterford Utd at the end of the season UCC students: Rob Slevin, David Coffey, Gordon Walker, Simon Falvey, John Kavanagh, David Philips, & Pierce Philips and Shane Daly Butz – UCC graduate (2018) were selected on the Irish Universities squad for the World University Games in Naples, Italy. Rob Slevin, Garan Manley & Simon Falvey were part of the Munster Senior League representative squad who won the FAI Michael Ward Inter Pro tournament in Oct 2018. UCC’s Rob Slavin was awarded “Player of the Tournament”
SQUASH:
Squash Intervarsities:UCC won the following categories:-Ladies A - Elena Khoo, Frances O’Connell, Constance Young, Anne Marie O’Connor, Annemarie Ryan.-Men’s C.-Men’s D.
SURF:
Irish Surf Intervarsity, 31st Mar 2019: 1st – Colm Doyle, men’s longboard. 3rd – Cian O’Mahony, men’s shortboard. Colm Ó Dubhghaill was selected for the Irish senior surfing team and represented Ireland at the World Longboard Surfing Championships in Biarritz on May 26th – June 2nd and also participated in the European Championships in Santa Cruz, Portugal 20th - 28th July.
SWIMMING:
Mallow Open Masters, 15th Dec 2018: 25-29 age group1st – Andrew Namespetra, 50m freestyle.2nd – Andrew Namespetra, 200m freestyle. 2nd – Andrew Namespetra, 50m butterfly. 3rd – Andrew Namespetra, 100m freestyle.1st – Seth Coccia, 50m freestyle.1st – Seth Coccia, 50m breaststroke.3rd – Seth Coccia, 50m butterfly. Sunday’s Well SC Open Masters, 9th Feb 2019:19-24 age group 1st – Ross McAuliffe, 50m freestyle. 1st – Ross McAuliffe, 50m butterfly. 1st – Ross McAuliffe, 50m backstroke. 1st – Roisín O’Donovan, 50m freestyle.2nd – Colm Doyle, 50m freestyle. 2nd – Colm Doyle, 100m freestyle. 3rd – Roisín O’Donovan, 50m breaststroke.25-29 age group1st – Andrew Namespetra, 100m freestyle.1st – Andrew Namespetra, 200m freestyle. 2nd – Natalie Krakowsk, 50m breaststroke. 2nd – Natalie Krakowsk, 50m backstroke. 3rd –Seth Coccia, 50m breaststroke.
Swimming Intervarsity, 9th-10th Mar 2019: 4th – Overall.1st – Ross McAuliffe, 100m backstroke.2nd – Ross McAuliffe, 50m backstroke.2nd – Aobhna Buckley, 100m backstroke. 2nd – Georgia Mellote, 100m breaststroke. 3rd – Adam O’Ceallaigh, 100m backstroke. 3rd – Aoife McMahon, 200m breaststroke.
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Irish Open Swimming Championships, 30th Mar 2019: Sean O’Riordan, Para-athlete and UCC Sports Scholarship holder, broke the consideration time for this year’s Para World Championships for the 400m Freestyle at a time of 4:44 down from 4:52 two prior and four seconds inside the consideration time.
Celtic Nations International, 13th Apr 2019: 1st – Ross McAuliffe, 50m backstroke. 1st – Ross McAuliffe, 100m backstroke. 2nd – Georgi Mellotte, 100m breaststroke2nd – Georgia Mellotte as part of the winning Medley Relay. 3rd – Aobhna Buckley, 100m backstroke. Cork Rebel Plunge:UCC student Filip Kolodziej won the annual Cork Rebel Plunge swim race (skins category) with James Mintern taking 2nd place in the wetsuit category and Therese Corry (Physiotherapy masters student) won the ladies skins category
TABLE TENNIS:
Table Tennis Intervarsity, 16th Feb 2019:UCC came 1st in the Plate UCC women’s team came 3rd Maire Kelly came 3rd in the women’s singles. In the colleges leagues: UCC 1, were crowned Division 1 Champions (Brian Kelleher, Mair Kelly, John Mansfield, Nick Chin and Benedikt Hernier).In Division 2, UCC 2, were crowned champions (Nora O’Sullivan, Harish Sundaresan and Damien Chui).
TAE KWON DO:
Mixed Martial Arts Intervarsity, 2nd Feb 2019: 1st – Anya Curran, Female black belt point sparring.2nd – Emer Varley, Female black belt point sparring.3rd – Siobhan Ladden, Female black belt point sparring.1st – Rhiannon Hurley, Female novice/intermediate point sparring LW.2nd – Emily Cremin, Female novice/intermediate point sparring LW.1st – Amy Sexton, Female novice/intermediate point sparring HW. 1st – Anya Curran, Female black belt continuous sparring.3rd – Emer Varley, Female black belt continuous sparring.2nd – Rhiannon Hurley, Female novice/intermediate continuous sparring LW. 3rd – Emily Cremin, Female novice/intermediate continuous sparring LW. 3rd – Chloe Cassells, Female novice/intermediate continuous sparring HW.2nd – Kelvin Lynch, Male black belt patterns. 3rd – Alex Walsh, Male black belt patterns. 3rd – Conor Long, Male black belt patterns. 1st – Anya Curran, Female black belt patterns.
2nd – Emer Varley, Female black belt patterns.3rd – Siobhan Ladden, Female black belt patterns.1st – Emily Cremin, Female senior colour belt patterns. 2nd – Amy Sexton, Female senior colour belt patterns. 3rd – Rhiannon Hurley, Female senior colour belt patterns. 2nd – Chloe Cassels, Female junior colour belt patterns. 3rd – Rodrigo Garduno, Male black belt point sparring LW. 3rd –Conor Long, Male Black Belt continuous sparring HW. 3rd – Rodrigo Garduno, Male Black Belt continuous sparring LW.1st – Rodrigo Garduno, Male black belt breaking. 1st – Anya Curran, Female black belt breaking.1st – Chloe Cassels, Female breaking side kick. 1st – Team Event. Tae kwon Do Intervarsity Championship, 25th Feb 2019:1st – Team sparring = 5 x gold.2nd – Team pattern = 3 x silver.1st – Amy Sexton, female white/yellow destruction.1st – Rodrigo Garduno, male black belt destruction.1st – May Weber, female black belt destruction.1st – Anya Curran, female black belt sparring.1st – Rodrigo Garduno, male black belt sparring 2nd to 4th degree.2nd – Joshua Byrne, male black belt sparring 2nd to 4th degree.3rd – Alex Walsh, male black belt sparring 2nd to 4th degree.2nd – Conor Long, male black belt sparring 1st degree.1st – Emily Cremin, female green/blue/red female patterns.1st – Conor Long, male black belt patterns 1st degree.3rd – Greg Sheehan, male black belt patterns 1st degree.1st – Anya Curran, female black belt patterns.3rd – May Weber, female black belt patterns.2nd – Rodrigo Garduno, male black belt patterns 2nd to 4th.3rd – Joshua Byrne, male black belt patterns 2nd to 4th.3rd – Alex Walsh, male black belt patterns 2nd to 4th.1st – Chloe Cassells, female white/yellow patterns.1st – Emily Cremin, female green/blue/red light weight sparring.2nd – Amy Sexton, female white/yellow heavy weight sparring.3rd – Chloe Cassells, female white/yellow heavy weight sparring.2nd – Rhiannon Hurley, female white/yellow light weight sparring.2nd – Amy Sexton, female white/yellow patterns.
Greg Sheehan was selected to represent Ireland at the World TWD Championships in April 2019
Ayna Curran & Rodrigo Garduno were selected to represent Ireland at the European Championships in July 2019
TENNIS:
National College Tennis Championship, 26th-27th Oct 2018: 1st – Daniel Moloney, men’s single event. 1st – Daniel Moloney and Sean O’Callaghan, men’s doubles.2nd – Eimear O’Neill, ladies single event. Irish Intervarsity Championship, Feb. 13-16th 2019: Plate winners – UCC women’s team.
Daniel Moloney was selected by Tennis Ireland to compete in the BNP Paripas Master U Tennis Championships in France. Daniel was the first UCC player to be selected on the Irish universities team
TRAMPOLINE:
Trampoline intervarsity Championship, 17th-18th Nov 2018: OVERALL WINNERS1st – Shield Winners (309.15 points) 1st – Form Cup (8.115)Team event1st – UCC A team: Jack Davis, Katharina Poller, Zoe, Littlejohns, Ciara Judge.2nd – UCC B team: Hugh Brien, Jill Buckley, Caoimhe Egan, Aoife Collins. 3rd – UCC C team: Ella Cooper, Olivia Tiernan, Fiona Sheppard, Seán Higgins. Novice Men2nd – Donnacha Kavanagh.Novice Ladies1st – Ella Cooper.2nd – Caoimhe Egan. 3rd – Chloe Mullen.Intermediate men 1st – Darragh Roberts. Intermediate ladies1st – Katarina Poller.2nd – Zoe Littlejohns. Intervanced men1st – Hugh Brien.Intervanced ladies 2nd Olivia Tiernan. Advanced ladies 1st – Ciara Judge.3rd – Jess Farrelly.Elite Men1st – Shane Roberts. 2nd – Seán Higgins. Elite Pro Men1st – Jack Davis.2nd – Dylan Boon.Elite Pro Ladies 1st – Nicole Geaney.Lower Synchro1st – Jess Farrelly and Fiona Sheppard. 2nd – Zoe Littlejohn and Jill Buckley. Higher Synchro 1st – Jack Davis and Nicole Geaney.
2nd – Jack Davis and Cian Scully. 3rd – Jack Davis and Seán Higgins. TumblingLevel 1 Men2nd – Hugh Brien.3rd – Seán Horgan.Level 2 Ladies 1st joint – Jennifer Murray and Zoe Littlejohns.2nd – Jess FarrellyLevel 3 Men1st –Jack Davis Level 3 ladies 2nd – Nicole Geaney Irish Student Trampoline Open, 6th-7th Apr 2019:UCC were crowned overall champions for the first time in the club’s history.1st – Donnacha Kavanagh, intermediate men’s. 1st – Jack Davis, Elite Pro Men’s. 1st – Jack Davis, Men’s tumbling level 3. 1st – Nicole Geaney, Elite Pro Ladies. 1st – Nicole Geaney and Jack Davis, Synchro level 3. 1st – Nicole Geaney, DMT level 2. 2nd – Eoin Shortiss, novice mens.2nd – Darragh Roberts, Intervanced mens. 3rd – Nicole Geaney, tumbling level 3. Highest male form winner – Donnacha Kavanagh. Ciara Judge was awarded the Student Sport Ireland (SSI) “Leadership Award” for her work with UCC Trampoline Club at the SSI Networking Event.The Trampoline Club were awarded “Event of the Year” for their hosting of the Trampoline Intervarsities at the SSI Awards – 2 national awards for the club.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE:
Trinity Tea Party, 10th Oct 2018: 3rd – Women’s team.Spirit winners, women’s team. 2nd – overall club.Intervarsity Competitions. Women’s indoor intervarsity, 10th Nov 2018: 1st – UCC first team, overall winners, UCC’s 6th victory in 7 years in this competition.Men’s indoor intervarsity, 17th Nov 2018:3rd – overall. Outdoor mixed intervarsity, 8th Mar 2019: 2nd – overall. Siege of Ennis, 9th Mar 2019: 2nd – women’s event. Women’s outdoor intervarsity championship, 31st Mar 2019: 1st – Overall. Men’s outdoor intervarsity championship, 6th Apr 2019: 2nd – Overall.
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Each year a variety of scholarships are awarded to talented students who show potential across a variety of sports. These scholarships aid students in achieving success in both their academia and sporting lives. There are a variety of scholarships that can be applied for, from the high performance Quercus scholarships to a number of different scholarships provided for our four core sports; Rugby, Soccer, GAA and Hockey. As well as the specific core sports there are the general sports scholarships that can be applied for by anybody with a talent in any recognised sport.
In 2018/19, UCC awarded the following sports scholarships:
• 9 Quercus Sports Scholarships
• 48 UCC Sports Scholarships
• 3 Roy Keane Soccer Scholarships
• 4 MJ Dowling Hurling Scholarships
• 1 Jonathan Herlihy Memorial Scholarship
• 1 Jason Foley Memorial Scholarship
• 3 Greenstar Scholarships
• 3 Bank of Ireland Scholarships
• 2 Mycro Scholarships
• 19 GAA Munster Council Bursaries
UCC has revamped its sports scholarship scheme for 2019/20. The scholarships provided will now be divided up into bronze, silver and gold levels with different benefits and requirements at each level. This allows for more diversity in the scholarships provided and can allow those who may not play at a national level but do have potential, to access assistance upon starting in UCC. For full details on all scholarships including application dates and criteria go to the scholarships page on the UCC Sport website at sport.ucc.ie/scholarships/. Successful applicants will be expected to take part in UCC club activities of their chosen sport.
Sports Scholarships
UCC was well represented on Irish teams for championships to be held throughout the summer of 2019. Over 20 students were selected on Irish U20 Women, Irish U24 Mixed, Irish U24 Open, Irish U24 Women, Irish Senior Women & Irish Senior Mixed squads.
VOLLEYBALL:
Irish Volleyball Intervarsity Cup, 17th-18th Nov 2018: 1st place, men’s team event.1st place, women’s team event. In addition to the team victories UCC players won the following awards:Women’sMVP: Kelsey Robinson Best setter: Julia Avoletta Best middle: Kelsey Robinson Best opposite: Fernanda Barraza Men: MVP: Nick McCaughan Best setter: Nick McCaughanBest middle: James Meeke Best opposite: Soumya Shah British Universities and College Volleyball Intervarsity 2nd-3rd Feb 2019: 3rd, women’s team event. Munster Volleyball Cup, 5th-7th Apr 2019:1st place, men’s team event.1st place, women’s team event. Irish Beach Volleyball Intervarsity, 23rd Apr 2019:1st place, men’s team event.1st place, women’s team event.
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AWARDS AWARDSClub Awards Sport AwardsThe annual Club Awards ceremony was held on the 28th March 2019 at the Clubs and Societies Ball in the Rochestown Park Hotel. These awards are given out every year to recognise the work and dedication seen across all clubs and by club persons throughout the year. These awards are given out for a variety of different events and categories and recognise clubs more so for their participation and management than their achievements in competition. The winners of the club awards for 2019 are as follows:
Best Photo: Surf
Best Social Media Content: Fencing
Charity Champion: Dance
Best Financial Management: Mountaineering
Green Initiative - Canoe: River Clean Up
Non-Competitive Event of the Year: Canoe - 50km Raise and Give charity paddle
Competitive Event of the Year - Trampoline: Irish Trampoline Intervarsity
Most Improved Club: Tennis
Fresher of the Year: Conor Beck (Hockey)
Bene Merenti: Ciara Judge (Trampoline and Tumbling) David O’Shea (Ultimate Frisbee) James Meeke (Volleyball) Lillias Healy (Fencing) Sean Cahill (Canoe) Thomas Stafford (Soccer) Thomas Harty (Equestrian)
Club Person of the Year: Ciara Judge
Club of the Year: Rowing
The annual Sport Star Awards are sponsored and hosted each year by The River Lee Hotel. This year saw the 36th gathering of staff, students and guests from across UCC to witness the recognition of exceptional sporting talent within UCC’s clubs. The Sport Star Awards are used to recognise athletes who have made significant contributions on the field of play and through competition. This year the awards were presented by the Guest of Honour, Mary O’Connor, CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport.
The Team of the Year Award was given as a historic treble award this year with the unprecedented success of the three senior teams across Hurling, Football and Soccer. With these three teams winning the Fitzgibbon, Sigerson and Collingwood cups it was only right to recognise all three teams for their outstanding performance. The individual awards are as follows:
• Chloe Sigerson, Camogie (2nd year Biological Sciences).
• Sean O Shea, Gaelic Football (3rd year Arts).
• Cian Kiely, Gaelic Football (4th year Sports Studies & Physical Education).
• Shane Conway, Hurling (2nd year Arts).
• Chris O Leary, Hurling (Masters in Food Busines).
• Eimear Meaney, Ladies Gaelic Football (4th year Speech & Language Therapy).
• Hannah Humphreys, Ladies Hockey (2nd year Chemical Sciences).
• Mary Fitzgerald, Athletics (1st year Occupational Therapy).
• Emily Hegarty, Rowing (2nd year Biological Sciences).
• Paul O Donovan, Rowing (1st year GEM).
• James Taylor, Rugby (2nd year Finance).
• John Hodnett, Rugby (1st year Sports Studies & Physical Education).
• Rob Slevin, Soccer (2nd year Commerce).
• The ‘’Kieran Dowd Special Achievement Award’’ was received by Kevin Quinlan, UCC Squash Club’s coach for years of dedication and service.
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AWARDSStudent Sport Ireland Awards
Volunteer recruitment
After achieving success with both the Club Person of the Year award and the Competitive Event of the Year award at the annual UCC Club’s awards, UCC Trampolining were nominated for two further awards at the annual Student Sport Ireland networking event.
Ciara Judge, captain of UCC Trampoline and Tumbling and Quercus Scholar, was nominated for the Student Leadership Award in recognition of her time and effort spent ensuring the success and efficient running of her club. As well as her individual nomination, the Trampoline Club were also nominated for the SSI’s Event of the Year Award for the Irish Trampoline Intervarsity held in the Mardyke Arena in 2019.
Deputy Director of Sport, Christine O’Donovan, presented for the Student Leadership Award on behalf of Ciara and both Ciara and her vice-captain, Aoife Collins, presented on behalf of the Trampoline Club for Event of the Year. At the conference dinner later that evening the winners were announced and in a great turn of events, UCC were the recipients of both awards. Both Ciara Judge and UCC Trampoline made all those involved in UCC Sport very proud for showing those in other colleges and institutions how sport makes up a cornerstone of life for UCC students.
If joining a club sounds interesting but you don’t feel like you are suited to the physical demands it might take, there are other ways that you can help. If you would like to get involved and spend some time getting to know new people and help out then there are plenty of clubs who would benefit from you working with them off the pitch. So no matter what your strength is, from social media to finances and figures to coaching to organising events, there’s a role for you.
Joining a club committee is a great way to get involved in college activities outside the lab or classroom. It will also look very good on your CV, while potential employers do check how people’s grades were they
also look at the person’s willingness to branch out and try different things. Why not link it with the UCC Works programme and have your work with a UCC club recognised. As seen on the next page, the UCC Works programme is a highly beneficial extra-curricular award that can help you stand out from the crowd and give you a little something extra on your final university transcript.
If you would be willing and interested to give an hour or two of your time a week to help ensure one of our clubs has an extra pair of hands and can work even more efficiently please contact Daniel at [email protected] for more information. “Many hands make light work“.
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UCC Works Award Sporting VenuesThe UCC Works Award enables students to receive formal recognition for the learning gained from their involvement in extra-curricular activities inside and outside of UCC. The activities are categorised into four pathways.
• Internship Pathway - Unpaid working Internships with a campus organisation (minimum of 40 hours)
• Student Life Pathway - Contribution to enhancing student life in UCC by involvement in a variety of clubs, societies and groups (minimum of 40 hours)
• Volunteering Pathway - Volunteering in organisations external to UCC (minimum of 40 hours)
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Pathway – The
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Pathway (inpartnership with Blackstone Launchpad UCC) gives participants that entrepreneurial and innovativeedge for which employers increasingly search.
Who can apply? The award is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students of UCC. See www.ucc.ie/careers/uccworks for further details on the FOUR award pathways.
Why you should 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.*
• Receive a Digital Badge which is a formal recognition of your accomplishment and can be displayed on your ePortfolios, LinkedIn and other online platforms.
Employability Star Award, Global Citizen Award, and Leadership Award The UCC Works Employability Star award, Global Citizen Award, and Leadership Award may be awarded to students who have received three or more UCC Works Awards by their final year in UCC. The awards must be spread over two academic years, and must include awards from three of the four pathways. One Employability Star Award, Global Citizen Award, and Leadership Award are given per year. More details on these awards are at www.ucc.ie/careers/uccworksIf you would like to find out more, please visit the Volunteering Fair on September 18th in Devere Hall, where UCC Works will have a stand, or go to www.ucc.ie/careers/uccworks
*The Diploma Supplement is a newer standardised document that is used across Europe. Its purpose is to give context to both academic and institutional information should you be applying to a European University or Employer. The Diploma Supplement is not to be mistaken for the University Transcript and is received after you graduate.
Mardyke Sports GroundsJust a five-minute walk from the quadrangle, the historical sports grounds has benefitted recently from modern developments.
The Prunty PitchSteeped in history, this playing field has been the home of UCC sport since 1911. Home to UCC Rugby and UCC AFC, this venue features modern floodlights, can accommodate over 800 spectators in the covered stands and offers close-up views of the matches from all angles.
The Synthetic PitchHeadquarters for the UCC Ladies and Men’s Hockey Clubs, this water-based pitch offers a top-class playing facility which has been home to multiple international hockey games. It is ideal for casual soccer bookings for students, and hosts the annual UCC AFC Quarry Cup, the top intramural competition during the college year.
The Sonia O’Sullivan Athletics TrackThis track provides top-class surroundings for athletes. It is used by the UCC Athletics club, the UCC staff Athletics club, several local athletics clubs and recreational runners alike.
The GAA PitchHome of the UCC Men’s and Ladies Gaelic 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 ArenaHome to our indoor club activities & a host of organised recreational activities. This beautiful, state-of-the-art facility features three multi purpose sports halls, a 25m swimming pool, two fully equipped fitness gyms, two squash courts, aerobics/dance studios, a climbing wall and the UCC Human Performance Laboratory, the arena is certainly one of the finest sports complexes in Ireland. It is located in the Mardyke Sports Grounds; five minutes’ walk from Main Campus.
UCC Human Performance LaboratoryA special feature of the UCC sports facilities is the Human Performance Laboratory directed by Trevor Woods, UCC Sport 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].
Curraheen Road Sports GroundsOver 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.
Awardees from the Homework Club, UCC Works Award Ceremony 2019
Carla Reinhardt, Winner of the Employability Star Award 2019, Eoin O’Driscoll, Winner of the Leadership Award 2019, Rían Browne O’Neill, Winner of the Global Citizen Award 2019
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Aikido Athletics
ArcheryAussie Rules
Aikido is a sport that embraces the philosophy of non-violence by providing practitioners with techniques which focus on neutralising the force and aggression behind any attack, without resorting to brute force or highly injurious tactics. Aikido focuses on detecting the direction and force behind an attack and how this can be redirected. The UCC Aikido Club has been running since October 1991, operating under the simple philosophy of providing a responsible source of Aikido, committed to the development of its students in an atmosphere of mutual respect, friendship, and learning.
‘Since starting Aikido with the UCC club, I have gained so much; everyone is very friendly and good humoured! I have come away with skills that make me more confident and aware. It is a great workout and great for body awareness and there is always a nice stretch involved. I would recommend the UCC Aikido club to anyone, it ticks so many boxes and the expertise of the trainers are amazing’ Our captain Eric Kavanagh.
UCC Aikido train in the Mardyke Arena where beginners are welcome all year around. If you have any questions about the club, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Email: [email protected]: uccaikido
A big hello from the Athletics Club! As one of the biggest clubs in UCC, we take part in a wide range of events throughout the year - indoor and outdoor track competitions, cross country and road relays are the main events we have each year. The club caters for all experience and levels and has a number of qualified coaches who will help you with whatever your personal goals might be. We have members that have won national titles and represented their country internationally, and also lots of members who are involved purely for the social aspect. Rest assured, no matter what your level of experience or your degree of fitness, you will find a group that works for you.
The club trains on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm at the Mardyke track and newcomers are always welcome. If you have no experience with athletics but would like to get started, we recommend you come down, have a chat, try a few different groups and just see what clicks for you. There are plenty of opportunities to represent UCC throughout the year and you will get to travel all around the country for races and training events if you decide to join. There will also be no shortage of social events where you can get to know the members a bit better off the track. We have plenty of weekends away throughout the year where we always manage to find the right balance between hard work and good craic.
If you want to meet new people in a relaxed environment while keeping fit, this club is the one for you. Similarly, if you are a serious runner who wants to improve performance over the next few years, there are plenty of resources available to help you achieve this goal. Just pop down to the Mardyke and on Tuesdays or Thursdays and join the madness, you’ll never look back.
The UCC Archery Club was established in 2010. With the club hosting an annual national competition - National Student Indoor Championships - and participating in intervarsities across the country, it has been hugely successful since its foundation. This past year the club won multiple medals including silver in the Recurve Advance Women category through the countrywide intervarsities and bronze in the same category at Nationals.
Archery is open to students of all levels with both beginner and intermediate training sessions. All archers, whether new or experienced, will receive help and advice from our coaches to improve their skills. There is always a great atmosphere at training and it is a good opportunity to meet new people and make friends. Everybody in the club is welcoming and more than willing to help if you are having any difficulties. As well as this, all equipment is provided, so there is no need to worry about any expense.
At beginner training sessions, in a relaxed setting, we host seasonal competitions with prizes for the winners. These competitions usually take place at Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Easter. This is a good way to keep track of your progress and can be gratifying and instill self-confidence. All funds raised from these competitions are donated to the CUH Children’s Charity.
We also run a Beginner’s Course where new archers are invited to intermediate training sessions to further their progress in the sport. It consists of 6 weeks of coaching, resulting in a qualification recognised by Archery Ireland (the national body). This certificate allows you to train and compete with other archery clubs outside of UCC. This is a great opportunity to become more involved with the club and to compete in student competitions.
Overall, the archery club is a great place to hang out, have a good time and try something new!
UCC Australian Football Club (UCC Aussie Rules) was founded in 2012. Starting from a few players just having a kick about, it has expanded rapidly since then into the largest club in the land, with the two teams playing across a variety of national and international competitions.
The Bombers are the men’s team, and have been the most successful club in the relatively brief history of Intervarsity’s Aussie Rules. The Crusaders are the women’s section and since their formation in late 2016 they too have dominated the field.
What is Aussie Rules? The easiest description is that it’s a cross between Gaelic Football and Rugby. With tackling, high-fielding and running, the game is fast and physical. With no goalkeepers, the ball is almost constantly in play.
We take in lots of new players every year so we teach the game from a beginner level at our weekly training sessions. Training has retained the original atmosphere of craic and fun that the club was created with! Running laps is nowhere to be seen here, the focus is on the skills of the game. After refining their skills at training, members regularly meet outside training hours for a kick about.
The club encourages its members to play the game at the highest level. Numerous members have received a
call up to the Irish National Teams, the Warriors and the Banshees, and represented their country across the globe. Notably there was a strong contingent in the inaugural International Varsity match against England.
The club enters teams in a variety of domestic and international tournaments. The Fitzpatrick Cup is the largest and most prestigious competition with both UCC teams being the current champions.
It’s through the trainings, competitions and nights out that friendships are forged and the strong team bond is created.
The contact details for the club are as follows: Email: [email protected]: UCC Australian Rules Football or @uccaussierulesInstagram: @uccaussierules”
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Badminton Boxing
Camogie
Basketball
UCC Badminton Club pride ourselves in being a welcoming, all-inclusive club suitable for members of all levels. We now have 12 teams playing competitively in the Cork Leagues and Cups, as well as the Munster championships, meaning we are now one of Cork’s biggest clubs. We had 60 players affiliated with Badminton Ireland last year, which means these players could play in competitions across Ireland. We had 400 sign-ups for clubs day last year, which we are very proud of, and hope to see again!
Our players have been very successful this year. We have had multiple players competing on the Cork County teams in various divisions, who qualified for the All-Ireland Finals. UCC’s Nguyen Long won the All-Ireland Division E singles, our Division 3 Mixed Team brought home the Handicap Cup, and finally our A team won the 2019 Badminton Intervarsities.
Every year we host a charity tournament which is a great opportunity for all players to get involved with the committee and have some fun. This year we had over 80 entries and raised over €1,250 for the CUH Children’s Charity.
There are four scheduled training times for the Club which take place in the playing halls in the Mardyke Arena;
Beginners: Mondays from 6.00-8.00pmMatch Night/Recreational: Tuesdays from 8.30-10.30pmTeam Training/Match Night: Wednesdays from 8.30-10.30pmRecreational: Saturdays from 12 – 2pm
Since we have a range of playing times for every level, you can choose what you want to get out of the club – a relaxed atmosphere at beginners and recreational training, or maybe some more intensity by trying out for one of the UCC Badminton Club teams. Badminton is a sport that can be played year round so it is a great hobby to pick up if you are on the off season of other sports.
Joining a club at University is not just about the act of playing the sport, it’s about who you meet and the memories you make. UCC Badminton Club is a place where everyone is welcome. We organise various socials and events throughout the year so that our members can get to know each other and make some lifelong friends. All the equipment needed will be provided for you, so what is stopping you from joining?
Looking to get fit, meet new people, or just try something new and exciting? UCC Boxing Club is open to boxers of all levels, whether you’ve been boxing for years or just want to try out a new sport.
We start training with a rigorous cardio session and move onto boxing drills. Sparring takes place nightly, but you won’t box unless you want to! We provide gloves and head gear, just bring along a towel, a water bottle and a gum shield if you intend on sparring. Every year the club competes in Novice Intervarsity Championships which take place in November and the National Intervarsity Championships in March. 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.
Our club provides a safe environment for students of UCC to learn and train the sweet science, whether your aim is to fight and compete for our team or simply for fitness and to learn about the sport. In the past academic year we had several gold medal wins in both Irish Third Level Competition as well as in the Birmingham University Box-Cup.
Email: [email protected]: UCC BoxingTwitter: UCCBoxing
UCC Camogie Club is one of the oldest clubs in the existence of the Camogie Association, and have the proud record of taking part in the first ever intercollegiate camogie match against UCD on 18th April 1915. Since then, UCC has won 32 Ashbourne Cup Titles with their first success in 1919, and the most recent in 2003. The club has also won Purcell Cup titles (the second tier of the third level camogie competition) as recently as 2014. Impressively, UCC Camogie won six in-a-row in both the 1920s and the 1970s, the record for the longest reign in the history of the Ashbourne Cup competition. UCC also has the second highest amount of Ashbourne Cup titles out of all the colleges. Unfortunately in their pursuit of the Ashbourne Cup in 2019, UCC reached the final to be defeated by UL. They will be coming back stronger than ever this year with their eyes firmly set on Ashbourne glory.
Over the years, countless well-known names have donned the UCC skull and crossbones, with the senior team including many All-Star players. Bringing this element of skill to the team has undoubtedly helped UCC Camogie succeed, but it is the hard work and dedication of every player within the club that has really pushed them to new heights.
UCC Camogie is looking onwards and upwards to another year of training and competition. However it’s not just about sport, as the club also offers a great opportunity to meet new friends while practicing skills, keeping fit and just having fun. For more information, follow us on Facebook and Twitter or come visit us at Clubs Day on the 10th September.
Email: [email protected]: camogieuccTwitter: ucc_gaa
Welcome back everyone! Hope you all had an amazing summer. After another amazing year of UCC Basketball we are all really looking forward to jumping straight back into it. This year we hope to have enough time slots and numbers to allow for some recreational basketball. Fear not though if this isn’t a possibility we still have teams suitable for everyone. For those more invested in Basketball there will be ‘A’ teams for both our lads and lassies. There definitely will be a “B” team for our girls but hopefully there will be enough for a lads one too! All teams train once a week in the Mardyke with matches starting off both home and away for our league teams in November. Any incoming freshers wanting to join there will be a girls and boys team set up in early September with a weekend tournament being held somewhere up the country in late November. Always a wild weekend make sure you do not miss out! You can then choose to join one of our league teams if you wish, I have no doubt you will all love it so much you won’t want to finish this early. All details on our try out times/training details will be posted on our Facebook page and sent out to our mailing list which you can sign up for online or at the club/socs day on Freshers week. The more of you reach out the better as we can set up more teams or look into other possible events etc. Looking forward to seeing you all soon for another fun year of basketball. Need any other information bounce over to our Facebook page or send us an email. Happy to help.30 31
Canoe Chess
Cricket Capoeira
What better way to break up a busy college week than heading out for a paddle on the river Lee? UCC Canoe Club is one of many jewels in the crown of UCC Sport. Our club caters for complete beginners as well as experienced kayakers, so even if you’ve never sat in a boat before, this club is a great way to try something different and meet a bunch of great people who are more than willing to teach and have a great time on and off the water.
We are proud to have placed third at the kayaking intervarsities 2019 and to have seen many successes at last year’s Galway Fest. We are eager to keep improving and keep adding to our list of accomplishments. With between 50 and 70 active members each year, we have a mix of tireless athletes training hard as well as our more relaxed paddlers whose main interest is the warm cup of tea after the river! In addition to Galway Fest and the Kayaking Intervarsities, we also take part in other competitive events, including the Munster Polo League and a Cork Race League which allows us to get to know students from other Universities and improve our kayaking skills.
However, it’s not all about competitions! With many long-standing traditions, events and weekend trips away, there’s never a dull moment in the club. Starting off with the annual JACKS weekend to Lahinch in October, many of us will admit we only ever intended to suss out one training session, but accidentally got hooked to the club and here we are now. Each of our socials helps to integrate and socialise new members with the older ones, and many people find true, lifelong friends from being a member of this club.
So why not come down to visit us? We are always accepting new members, but we do recommend joining in September to get a more immersive experience. We train twice weekly in the pool in the Mardyke Arena on Wednesdays at 10.15pm and on the river on Fridays, meeting at the Mardyke sheds at 2.15pm. Just come down, say Hi, and join in! Keep and eye on our social medias such as Facebook and Instagram (@ucccanoeclub) too for more information and if you have any questions, please feel free to send us a message!
UCC Chess club is a relaxed club environment that helps train skills such as concentration, patience, hand eye coordination, reaction times and other skills useful for any degree program and life ventures.
We like to involve everyone in committee activities and it is a good experience to learn how committees work with senior officers who will aid and teach necessary skills in a risk free environment.
We attend several tournaments in a year and provide funding for the annual mulcahy cup in Cork City, as a result we get free and discounted entries for anyone in the club. Tournaments are not mandatory, nor is prior knowledge of the sport, we welcome all who wish to attend and will help teach anyone who wishes to learn.
We meet weekly in the western gateway building however we do not expect that everyone will be able to attend every week and we are not strict on attendance, if you wish to play a game every now and then then feel free to attend, as UCC students the club is as much yours as it is anyone else’s.
Club membership is completely free, we often host our own events within the university which are completely free to attend as well. Our e-mail is [email protected] if you have any inquiries. With respect to tournaments our members have competed in events across the country such as the bunratty chess festival. Chess is a rewarding sport and well worth any time invested in it. We hope to see lots of new faces for the 2019/20 academic year.
UCC Cricket 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 ideally starting from April. We compete in both the Indoor and Outdoor Intervarsity Championships. Additionally, the club actively competes in both the longer format (50 overs) and the shorter format (T20 cricket) of the outdoor tournaments. We have had great success in recent years in fielding a team in Munster Division 2 and the Cork T20 Cup. The club even hosted an internal T10 Indoor cricket tournament in March 2019 with approximately 30 people participating.
With the first record of a cricket match being played in the university dating back to 1866, cricket is steeped in the history of University College Cork. UCC Cricket Club in its current form was established in 1978/79 and there has been a cricket club at UCC since that year. As a club we are well-structured, well-organised and we ensure that all our members enjoy their time both on and off the field. We cater for both beginners and seasoned cricketers and one of our indoor sessions in Presentation Brothers School each week is dedicated to learning the basics of the game. The 2018-2019 session has been great for the club as almost 50 people joined the club that includes students, researchers as well as UCC staff. The club is always looking forward to welcome new members who can take the legacy of UCC cricket club forward. The club plans to expand its wings by procuring new equipment that will be beneficial for the members and elevate the overall level of the sport within the club.
As those who are acquainted with the sport will know, there is also a social element to cricket and that is certainly something we at UCC Cricket Club do not neglect.
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines elements Martial Arts, Acrobatics, movement and Music. Initially developed as a method of resistance against oppression by slaves in Brazil, it has now grown and branched to the many different styles practiced around the globe, from the slow paced Angola to the more heavily acrobatic Regional.
Classes usually have a general structure but with Capoeira being such a loosely defined sport, those who join have absolute freedom to decide on any targets they want to achieve, be it gain strength, mobility or musical skill. What is taught here at UCC largely depends on student suggestions!
UCC Capoeira Club brings together all sorts of people in to a fun and supportive environment where they can develop their skills and physical abilities, all through creative movement! This club provides a space to work out as casually or as intensively as you want. We are always a mix of new beginners along with more experienced Capoeiristas. Capoeira by its design is a very social art form and so puts great emphasis on everyone helping and benefiting from each others presence!
https://www.facebook.com/UCCCapoeira/@UCCCapeoira
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Dance
Darts
Equestrian
Fencing
UCC Dance Club is dedicated to providing the best college dance experience for all of its members. Our club prides itself with being one which is open to all levels of dancers whether you are just looking to try something new, make friends, shake off a long day at college or if you want to improve your dance technique and dance competitively at a high standard in one of our teams.
UCC Dance Club provides both advanced and open classes in a range of styles including Irish Dance, Hip-hop, Jazz, and Contemporary and ballet as well as various other styles such as tango, heels, etc. for one-night workshops.
Along with our weekly classes we are a club that likes to get involved with College Events and performed routines at many college balls and fundraisers over the year. We enjoy collaborating with other clubs and societies such as on campus entertainment with An Chullacht and UCC STAR Society.
We love to use dance as a way to add some purpose to our college experience, one way is by getting involved with raising money for charity. Last year UCC Dance were crowned UCC Club Charity Champions due to our never-ending resilient efforts to raise as much money as possible for charities. Our biggest charity event ‘So UCC Thinks it can Dance’ is now in its third year of running and this year raised 1500 euro for the CUH Children’s Ward. This event saw a variety of different clubs and societies, from the Pharm Soc to The Tennis Club, go head to head performing to be in with a chance of becoming crowned champions.
Like many other clubs in UCC, UCC Dance has a competitive element to it also in the form of the annual intervarsities. Last year this event was held in the national boxing stadium in Dublin hosted by TUD and was UCC Dance’s most successful year to date. We were lucky enough to come away with a first place in Contemporary, two second places in Jazz and Mixed piece, which is a combination of all styles of dance dancing together in one piece, and third place in the Irish dancing category. This success was due to the hard work put in by all our members but especially the relentless efforts put in by all our teachers.
Our End of Year showcase ‘UCC Goes Dancing’ in addition to raising money for our chosen charity – The CUH Children’s Ward, showcases not only our advanced teams but all of our open classes and features all of our styles.
We are a friendly, welcoming club where participation is key no matter your level or experience of dance! New faces are always welcomed!
UCC Darts Club was founded 11 years ago and has gone from strength to strength ever since. The club has grown in numbers over the last few years and is open to all players, beginners or otherwise! The club meets every Monday at 7pm in the New Bar and is set up for all standards of play.
We run an in-house league every week, culminating in a big finals night at the end of the year where we crown the UCC Darts Championship winner as well as giving out many other awards. The club also has its own team which competes in Division 2 of the CDPA league where we finished runners up last year. Given the increase in members we will also be entering a team in Division 4 of the CDPA league. This gives all members a chance in playing in a slightly more competitive manner in a sociable setting. The league games take place every Monday after the in-house league, either at home in the New Bar or away in a rival bar. With our membership in the CDPA we are also offered the opportunity to compete in a number of other singles, doubles, 3-a-side and team events that take place throughout the year.
New members don’t need to bring their own darts. If you want to come up and see what we have to offer or if you want more information or have any questions, don’t hesitate to check out our Facebook page, drop us a message or email us at [email protected]! We hope to see you in September!
UCC Equestrian Club is dedicated to all things equestrian and aims to promote and establish a network in UCC for all equestrian and riding enthusiasts. We compete in Tetrathlon every year, which compromises of running, swimming, shooting and riding and train for this in the first semester. In this years Tetrathlon we had two of our members take the first and third place medals in the women’s event while we also had another member take third place in the men’s event.
We also take part in Intervarsities in the second semester, where members choose to compete in showjumping, dressage or prix caprilli. This year we also expanded our competitive ability and sent two teams to compete in the polocrosse intervarsity cup where we came away with the first and third place medals on the day.
We do also like to have a bit of fun and organise various activities during the year such as pony club games, club social nights and trips to encourage everyone to get to know each other and hopefully make lifelong friends. We are proud to say that we have a great bond in the group and we love welcoming new members to the team! So don’t be shy - whether you’re a happy hacker or a pro, everyone is welcome to join the club. If you have any questions or would like to find out more about the club come and find us on Clubs Day in Devere Hall on the 10th of September or else just send us an email at [email protected].
UCC Fencing Club is one of the best fencing clubs in the country, currently placed 7th in the competitive national circuit. We provide a great environment for novices to discover the sport, priding ourselves on the warm and welcoming environment we have in training and at social events. Our club members vary from novices to more experienced fencers, with members given the opportunity to be as competitive or non-competitive as they like, with many just attending for the exercise and social aspect of the club. The club caters to people of all abilities and interests, providing students the opportunity to learn a new and exciting sport and make a lot of new friends along the way. As a club we put as much emphasis on enjoyment and the fun there is to be had in fencing as we do on competition and winning.
UCC Fencing club is one of the few clubs in Cork that gives people the opportunity to discover the wonderful sport that is fencing. One of the original Olympic sports, fencing is an exhilarating sport using bladed weapons. Modern Fencing is fast, athletic, and exciting.
The objective is to score as many points on your opponent as possible by touching them with the point of your blade. Score is kept using electronic scoring equipment with the help of a referee. There are 3 weapons used in the sport of Fencing: foil, épée and sabre. Each has their own unique set of rules and style, ensuring that there is a type of fencing for everyone to enjoy.
Since we are a UCC club we cater to UCC and Erasmus students and UCC staff members, providing a fun and safe atmosphere for people to participate. There are no
real costs involved in joining the club, since we provide all gear and equipment, and there are many opportunities throughout the year to travel and compete against many other fencers. UCC fencing club hosts the Schull Novice competition in November which allows new members to get a feel for the sport and the competitive side of it in a relaxed and fun environment.
Ask any of our members and I’m sure they’d recommend fencing as the club provides a great start into college life and it’s a brilliant opportunity to make friends and meet people you might not meet on your course. We pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming to all, so definitely take the opportunity to drop in and give it a try. It could be the best decision you make all year.
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Flag Football Gaelic Football
FutsalGolf
Flag Football returns to UCC for a third year! The sport has become increasingly popular and fast growing over the last few years. Flag Football is a non-contact variation of American football, played with 5 players on each team and replacing the tackle with the removal of a flag, similar to tag rugby.
Both male and female members are encouraged to join and no prior experience of any form is necessary as we will teach all the basics. This year the club will take part in the sixth season of the much expanded Emerald bowl competition, which includes teams from all over Ireland and runs from September to December. The club will also compete in many intervarsity and charity tournaments across the academic year. This year we are glad to announce that we have added a second team to compete in the Glas Bowl conference which is the second division of Irish Flag Football
We enjoyed much success in these tournaments last year and we are looking to build on that this year with a strong team. Members who do not wish to play in competitive games are equally welcome to those who are looking to compete for a national title this year.
If you are interested in being the Irish Tom Brady or Antonio Brown, please feel free to contact us by email or on any of our social media pages listed below and we would be more than happy to provide any further information on the club or answer any queries that you may have.
Raiders abú!
Facebook: UCCflagfootballTwitter: @UCCflagfootballInstagram: UCC_flagfootballEmail: [email protected]
Gaelic Football is one of the most popular sports in Ireland and, here in UCC, that is no different. There are five teams in the college which consist of two fresher’s teams as well as a Senior, Intermediate and Junior team. All levels are catered for so whether you want to play at the highest level and compete for the Sigerson Cup or just want to get a bit of extra training in, come along and try out.
UCC Gaelic Football has a rich tradition in third level competitions. Having won the Sigerson Cup 21 times since the competition started, UCC can certainly hold its own at the highest level in third-level football. In 2016, UCC Gaelic Football reached the semi-final stage of the Sigerson Cup, losing out by the narrowest margins to St. Mary’s College Belfast who were the eventual winners. UCC Gaelic Football also compete in the Cork Senior Football Championship and have won the title ten times, most recently in 2011. The UCC Gaelic Football team achieved a huge victory this year when they defeated St Mary’s, Belfast in the Sigerson Cup final. This led to them achieving half of the historic double win of Sigerson and Fitzgerald. This unique double was last won in 1988 when UCC won out in both cups.
UCC Gaelic Football is looking forward to another great year in 2019/20, where we hope you will join us. For more information and to keep up to date with training and fixtures, follow us on Facebook and Twitter and don’t forget to come visit us at Clubs Day on the 11th September!
Email: [email protected]: uccfootball.uccTwitter: ucc_gaa
UCC Futsal club is a small club which was created 2 years ago. This year will be our third year together and during our short reign our club has enjoyed some success while competing against the best futsal universities in Ireland. During the college year there are two main competitions in which we strive to compete in (Regionals and Nationals). Our club is guaranteed to play in at least one competition with this being the Regionals. In order for our club to reach Nationals, which is the biggest futsal competition of the year, we must win Regionals in order to progress to Nationals. In the past 2 years since our club came together, in our first year together we won regionals and progressed to Nationals in which we came 4th. Last year, we reached the Regional Finals against a very tough opposition in IT Carlow who beat us 4-2 in the final and ended up winning Nationals.
Our aim for the upcoming year remains the same for our ever growing club. As we look to rebuild our team in what we hope will be our most successful year as a club, we are excited for what lies ahead. Our club trains twice a week for 2 hours each session. Each training consists of high paced workouts in which we try our very best to prepare each individual for tournament level. We set our standards very high and our club requires commitment from every individual. Whilst we are serious in our preparation for tournaments and glory, our club is also a club in which you are guaranteed to have fun. Our committee members are
easy going, friendly and just normal students like yourselves so if you are looking for somewhere to go for 2 hours to clear your head, play ball, have a laugh and have a good time, UCC Futsal is the club for you regardless of what level you are at. Everybody is welcome at our club and we would be pleased to have you come play and train with us. We also have a number of exciting events this year in which we cannot wait to share with you guys throughout the year including the possibility of going on a trip outside of Ireland to play some futsal matches. All is to be discussed and confirmed within the coming months, so we hope to see as many of you as possible in September to become part of what we believe is going to be a very successful year for us!
UCC Golf Club caters for all levels of golfers ranging from beginners to Irish Internationals and our aim is to get as many people playing golf as we can! Whether you’re new to the game or are looking to take your game to the next level UCC Golf offers a great range of activities that help you improve and meet new friends.
We compete at national level in Intervarsity and student championships in both matchplay and Strokeplay. These events take place at some of Ireland’s best courses which give you a chance to test all facets of your game. In recent years we have had great success in these events highlighted by Sean Desmond winning this year’s Munster Students competition and Ben Murray coming second at the Irish Intervarsity’s in 2017.
We also organise the annual Winter League matchplay series which is played against our neighbours CIT at various golf clubs around Cork. This is a great event that gives golfers a chance to play competitively throughout the winter months while also meeting new people from around Cork. We also run internal competitions and social events for golfers without registered playing handicaps, such as the Internal stableford competition and our 9-hole social tournament. There were great prizes available and great fun was had by all.
Last year we also went on a warm weather training trip to Spain for 4 days where we prepared for the upcoming season and played the European champions UGPM (University Golf Program Malaga), narrowly losing to them 4.5-3.5.
Come see us at Clubs Day during fresher’s week and sign up for an action-packed year with our great club! We cater for all levels and If you have any interest in golf at all come and get involved in all these great events where you can meet fellow college golfers!
Instagram: uccgolfclubFacebook: UCC Golf Club
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Handball Hurling
Inline Hockey Hockey
Handball is perhaps one of the lesser known sports within the GAA and yet is arguably the most skillful. Handball can be played as singles or doubles, and is played on a court similar to squash called an “alley”. Here in UCC Handball Club, we welcome both complete beginners and 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 players who play at top intervarsity, inter-county and provincial levels. 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 three different intervarsities during the academic year whilst also getting the chance to learn a new sport and partake in the many social outings the club organises during the year. UCC Handball believes it is never too late to start a new sport, so come along and give it a try! The unique thing
about handball is that there’s always someone at your level and all players get to play at least three games at the big tournaments across the year.
For more info on getting involved or for info on training, follow us on social media or email us at the address below.Email: [email protected]: uccgaahandballTwitter: ucc_gaa
UCC Hurling is one of the oldest clubs in UCC, proudly wearing the famous Skull and Crossbones when we represent the college on the playing field. The UCC Hurling Club plays for one of the most famous trophies in GAA, the Fitzgibbon Cup, which is the premier competition in hurling between Higher Education Institutions. UCC are currently top of the roll of honour with 42 titles. The Fitzgibbon Cup is named after Edwin Fitzgibbon who was a former lecturer in philosophy in UCC. This year UCC hurlers achieved a remarkable joint double with UCC Gaelic footballers by securing the Fitzgibbon cup. UCC defeated Mary I in the cup final to bring home the Fitzgibbon for the 42nd time. This means UCC have achieved the unique Sigerson and Fitzgibbon double, last seen in 1988 when UCC last brought home both cups.
UCC Hurling caters for all grades so everyone is welcome and there is a role for whoever is interested, whether you’re looking to touch up on your hurling skills or are playing at an elite intercounty level. There are currently six teams in the college; a senior, intermediate and junior team, as well as three fresher teams.
UCC has always been very competitive across the board and also competes in the Cork Senior Hurling Championship, winning the title twice.
For more information about hurling in UCC, follow us on social media and email any questions you may have to the address below.
Email: [email protected]: ucc.hurlingTwitter: ucc_gaa
Having been set up in the 1990s, the UCC Inline Hockey club offers students a unique sporting experience. Inline Hockey 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 volleyball on skates.
For those who like fast paced and intense play, or slow and well thought out decisions, inline hockey is a sport open to all, catering to all levels of interest in sport. While being able to roller-skate is a great benefit, our experienced members are happy to help all new club members learn the ropes of the game and skating.
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.
We train twice a week on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Pres Hall, on Dyke Parade, just off Western Road. We look forward to meeting all new members this semester. Feel free to contact the club with any questions you may have by email at [email protected]. Just remember, keep calm and play hockey.
UCC Men’s Hockey Club is made up of three teams catering for all levels and abilities, from the elite athlete with international caps, to the social player looking to have some fun and
keep active including those new to the sport. The club competes in Munster Divisions 1, 2 and 3 as well as competing nationally in the Irish Senior and Junior Cups, and the Irish Hockey Trophy. UCC MHC was one of the clubs in the newly formed EY Hockey League Division 2 having qualified the season previous to represent Munster. We were one of only three Munster clubs to compete in the national leagues last season.
The flagship weekend in the college hockey calendar is the Annual Irish Inter-Varsity Cup which takes place over the October Bank Holiday weekend and is hosted by a different college each year. The weekend offers students the opportunity to get to know players from other colleges and in 2018 UCC MHC just missed out on a Cup Final spot after a narrow loss in the semis.
Each team has on pitch training twice a week with squad gym sessions running every other week day. Most matches usually take place at the weekend with a break over the Christmas period. All training and home matches take place in the Mardyke Sports Grounds, a world-class facility that has hosted numerous international matches and competitions in the last few years. It is one of only two water based pitches in Munster and is used by the Irish Senior Men and Women’s teams in the lead up to major competitions as well as the Irish Underage Regional Squads.
Off the field, we host a wide range of social events, with club nights out held frequently throughout the year. The annual Christmas Party and Hockey Ball are held in conjunction with the Ladies Hockey Club and are eagerly anticipated by all! We are constantly looking to recruit new players and pride ourselves in being extremely inclusive and welcoming to all. Currently we have a vast range of members of different nationalities, both young and old.
We would encourage anyone interested to contact us at [email protected], or on any of our social media accounts. We will also be present at Clubs Day with a sign-up sheet and will be happy to answer any questions.
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Judo Karate
Jujutsu
Kickboxing
Judo is a grappling martial art and Olympic sport, the aim of which is to throw your opponent onto their back, pin them for twenty seconds or submit them by either applying a joint lock or choke. Judo greatly improves physical fitness, strength, flexibility and coordination, as well as teaching discipline and relieving stress. Judo is great for anyone looking to get fit, learn self defense or just have fun.
UCC Judo club provides a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere to safely learn and practice Judo, under the guidance of 4th Dan Black belt and sports Ireland level 2 coach, David Holmes. Since being re-founded in 2012, UCC Judo club has gone from strength to strength, regularly winning medals in competitions. We take part in a variety of competitions throughout the year including the Munster and Galway Open. The highlight of the year, however, is the intervarsities, which is a competition between collegiate Judo clubs for all levels and grades. It is hosted by a different college every year and is a great opportunity for members to socialise with each other and members of other colleges. Our most notable success in competition in recent years is our Women’s Team who have won gold in intervarsities for the last four years in a row with our other members also winning medals in a range of other categories. We hope to continue this successful streak into the new year and the years to come.
During the past few years, international students have played an enormous role in developing the club, both on and
off the mat. International students are always welcome to join and testimonies from previous Erasmus students are available to read on the club’s website.
For those who would like to get more involved with the club there are still a few committee positions left to be filled. If you want to run for a position you can come along to our EGM, the details of which can be found on our Facebook page. Details of each available position will be posted, but if you have any questions, feel free to message the page or ask any of our current committee members at training.
Beginners and new students are always welcome. We train on Mondays from 8:30 to 10:00 and Wednesday 9:00 to 10:30 in Hall 1. All that’s needed to start is tracksuit pants and a t-shirt. We also hold self defense classes throughout the year. These classes require no experience of martial arts and are open to all UCC students and details will be posted on our Facebook page.
Karate Club is one of UCC’s martial arts clubs. Here, we practice Shotokan karate under a skilled sensei. Our club is a lot more relaxed than a traditional dojo, and we’re sure to have fun as well as train to move up in our karate gradings (where we get our next coloured belt). We aim to have gradings every year. We also have a beginners’ class every year to go through the basic moves, and hopefully to get them their first belts!
Everyone learns at their own pace in this club, and we encourage anyone who’s curious about the traditional martial arts to join, and develop their own interests within the club. Whether you’re interested in sparring and competitions, or you’d prefer to just focus on learning technique, there’s a place for everyone. We usually train twice a week. As well as all the training, we also like to have some socials throughout the year, so that we can get to know one another.
Last year we entered two competitions, the Mixed Martial Arts competition in CIT and the Intervarsities in Dublin (DCU). We had medal winners in multiple categories in both competitions. The competitions consist of kata (movement and technique) and kumite (sparring). As well as this, many of our members received new belts through the year, which are officially registered with the Karate Federation.
UCC Karate club is the perfect club to relieve exam stress and to learn how to defend yourself, giving both mental and physical benefits. All student
“Jū Jutsu” can be translated to “gentle art” and represents manipulating the opponent’s force against them rather than resisting it with one’s own force. Jujutsu, westernized as jiu-jitsu, was developed as a method for defeating an armed and armored opponent without a weapon, or only with the use of a short weapon, to combat the samurai of feudal Japan. Because striking against an armored opponent proved ineffective, practitioners learned that the most efficient methods for neutralizing an enemy took the form of pins, joint locks, and throws.
There are many forms and derivatives of jujutsu, including traditional and Brazilian; the one practiced in UCC is German jujutsu. Developed in Germany in the 1960s using techniques from jujutsu, judo, karate and various other traditional and modern martial arts, German jujutsu includes atemi, elbow techniques, kicks, knee strikes, throws, ground techniques (taken from judo), various locks, pressure points, and armed techniques, among others, covering all distances. Training includes defense against multiple opponents.
German jujutsu is a bit of an all-rounder when it comes to martial arts and is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to defend themselves, while keeping active as well as make a few friends. Whether you’re a master or a complete beginner, you are more than welcome to come on down to our dojo and say hi!Email: [email protected]: UCC Jujutsu Club
UCC Kickboxing Club is the largest martial arts club in UCC. The club operates under the KBI (Kickboxing Ireland) and our members have gone on to represent the university at both national and international levels. At our training sessions you can get the opportunity to try continuous and point sparring and also learn useful self-defence techniques.
2018 has been a brilliant year for the club. We took home over 25 medals from the Intervarsities held at CIT and several of our fighters went on to take part in the Irish Open in Dublin. Whilst it’s always amazing to see our club members take part in competitions, UCC Kickboxing Club is first and foremost a place where you get the opportunity to push yourself and do whatever makes you feel comfortable, whether that involves sparring or just taking part to improve your mental and physical health.
Here at UCC Kickboxing Club, we believe that kickboxing is for everyone, regardless of experience. Our training sessions are open to everyone, from absolute beginners to seasoned fighters. Here you can learn new techniques, improve your fitness and most importantly make new friends. We try our best to make sure that everyone feels welcome at our club and our social events outside of training and competitions are a great way to get to know the committee as well as meet fellow club members.
We as a club are passionate about giving back to the wider community outside of UCC Clubs and Societies and each year UCC Kickboxing Club hosts a fight night to raise money for a chosen charity. This is always an incredibly fun night for everyone involved. Taking place in Devere Hall, the fight night features contestants from both our club as well as the other martial arts clubs in UCC going head to head in continuous sparring. Whether you’ve been training for years or simply for a few weeks, our fight night is a great way to get a taste for sparring, have some fun and help to raise money for charity.
So whether you want to learn how to fight, get active or simply take a break from college work, come to one of our training sessions and see for yourself the benefits of getting involved with UCC Kickboxing Club!
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Kung Fu Ladies Gaelic Football
Ladies Hockey
Lacrosse
Hi! We’re UCC Kung Fu. So, you may have heard of Kung Fu before in movies like the Matrix or maybe any Jackie Chan or Bruce Lee movie. Well we train in the Fu Lung Chuan school of Kung Fu and strive to improve ourselves physically, mentally and spiritually. We use our skills to help us in all aspects of our lives, be it mental sharpness to help with exams or the ability to be able to defend ourselves against an attacker. As a result, the emphasis in our training is on improving our flexibility, strength and endurance. For our advanced classes we have weapons training in bow staff and nunchuks.
In Fu Lung Chuan there is no such thing as a typical class, with each being individually challenging and diverse - one night you could be doing kicks with Gaughan, the next maybe hardening with McSuibhne, followed, maybe on the weekend by a meditation session in the mountains after a nice hill walk, as we believe in diversity and what better place to clear your head then nature surrounded by the elements.We also run numerous social events throughout the year, including a “Movie Night” once a month where we get together and enjoy food and watch a Kung Fu movie. We also go on “Culture Nights” to experience Chinese culture, food and festivals.
Last year was also our first year participating in the Martial Arts Intervaristy! We won the 1st and 3rd place in the Novice Kata demonstrations, and 2nd place in both the Male Intermediate Board Breaking and Female Advanced Board Breaking events! We can’t wait to go back this year and show what we’ve got now that we’ve some experience under our belts!
If any of this has interested you then come along to the Mardyke and you’ll see us in Studio 5 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00pm until 10:30pm!
Located in the centre of a county that has not only been one of the most successful teams in Ladies Gaelic Football, but in any code, in recent times, UCC Ladies Football Club has always been competitive in third level GAA competitions. Having the privilege of being home to All-Star players and inter-county stars, UCC Ladies Football is an extremely hard working club. Outside the competitive aspect of the sport, ladies Gaelic football is a sport that incorporates a huge amount of teamwork into the game, and is a sport that really builds a sense of community and team spirit among a team. So, whether you want to join the senior team or just want a bit of extra practice, UCC Ladies Gaelic Football is the club for you.
During the college year, the main competitive focus of the club is the O’Connor Cup, the premier third level ladies Gaelic football competition. In 2017, UCC Ladies Gaelic Football reached the final stage in the competition where they lost out to UL. UCC’s Doireann O’Sullivan was awarded Player of the Match in the final for her efforts.
If you want to join UCC Ladies Football Club, come and sign up with us in Devere Hall on Clubs Day on Tuesday September 10th. For more information on the club, follow us on social media or email us. at the address below.
Email: [email protected]: UccLadiesFootball
UCC Ladies Hockey Club is a warm and welcoming club which caters for all abilities. We are the largest ladies hockey club in Munster and last year we welcomed over 180 enthusiastic freshers to the club.
The club has 6 competitive teams which compete in Divisions 1 to 6. The teams take part in a variety of competitions throughout the hockey season which include the Munster League and Cup in each team’s respective division, the Irish Junior and Senior Cup and the EYHL 2. Each team trains twice a week on our state-of-the-art based pitch in the Mardyke.
This season has marked significant progress across all divisions for our club with several teams competing for cup and league titles.
Our first team were runners up in the Munster Senior Cup in which they played a fantastic game against Catholic Institute. They also placed second over all in the Munster Senior League, therefore retaining EYHL 2 status for the upcoming season. This is a great achievement for both the girls and the club. Two of our first’s players and Quercus Scholars, Jenny Clein and Hannah Humphreys, are heavily involved in the Irish U21 Women’s Hockey team. We are incredibly proud of them here in UCC LHC.
Our seconds team were runners up in the Munster Junior Cup final against Cork Harlequins in April. The girls trained extremely hard throughout the season in order to get to the final and gave a very experienced and talented Harlequins team a great battle on the day.
Our fifths team were very successful this season as they did the double, winning both the Division 6 League and Cup. The girls and their coaches put in a massive amount of time and effort this season and reaped the rewards, gaining promotion to the Division 5 league for the following season.During the Christmas break, we participated in the annual Southern Fried Hockey U21 Tournament. The team was composed of girls from Division 1 through Division 3 and emerged victorious after an intense sudden death shootout against Cork Harlequins in the final. Not only did the girls take home silverware on the day, but Hannah Humphreys was awarded Goalkeeper of the Tournament and Emma Cripps was awarded Most Valuable Player.
We are really looking forward to welcoming the incoming freshers to the club in the coming season and can’t wait to see new faces down the Mardyke for preseason, which will commence at the beginning of August.
The lacrosse club in UCC is one of the universities newest clubs, being formed only in the past three years. We have enjoyed a very successful second season; we have seen the number of members growing and seen huge improvement among everyone. We’re looking forward to growing our club and seeing what we can achieve over the coming year.
The sport is still new in Ireland so the community is very close knit. We work with and regularly attend match days in other universities including UCD, NUIG and QUB. Our club is great if you want the opportunity to travel around Ireland and maybe in Europe should we be successful competitively.
We currently have one men’s and one ladies team. There is no previous knowledge or experience needed to join our club as we start our training at the basics and work our way up to being match ready! We welcome people of all abilities and talents. There is no need to be worried about fitness levels or natural talent as we all work together to achieve the best for each individual!
Feel free to bring your own gear if you have it, but we do have gear to loan to people if you need it. Ladies will need a gum shield in time for competitive matches and we also have ladies sticks to buy if you decide to keep up the sport.
We hope to see new faces at training this year and can’t wait to see what we can achieve together!Email: [email protected]: UCC Lacrosse
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Ladies Rugby Made2Move
Mountaineering Ladies Soccer
UCC Ladies Rugby is a club that works hard both on and off the field. The club competes at a high level, but also likes to get involved in social events throughout the year. UCC Ladies Rugby always welcome new players, experienced or not. Each year, it is the new members that are key to the club’s success, the majority of which have never played rugby before.
Although not as long-founded as the men’s side of the club, UCC Ladies Rugby has gone from strength to strength, and continues to grow and develop each year. Over the past number of years the club has won Division 1 and 2 titles in the Intervarsity competition and reached the All Ireland Final stage of the SSI League Division 1 in 2016. UCC Ladies Rugby has also competed in international competitions in Europe, as well as competing in Rugby 7s, with plenty of overlap of ladies who play both 7-a-side and 15-a-side rugby for the college.
As always, we are looking for new talent to join our team, so whether you’re an experienced player or just want to try out a new sport, we have a spot for you. For more information, follow us on Facebook, or email us at the address below. And don’t forget to come visit us at our stand on Clubs Day on the 11th September in Devere Hall!
Email: [email protected]: UCCRugbyFootballClubTwitter: UCCWomensRugby
The UCC Made2Move club was established in 2018. The clubs focus is helping physically inactive students become more active in a relaxed and non competitive manner. It is open to all students from those who were active previously or those who would like to start being more active.
It is well proven that being active helps you feel better physically and mentally. It gives you more energy and helps you manage stress. It is recommended that all adults do 150 minutes of physical activity a week and the Made2Move club is based on helping students at UCC achieve this.Many students would like to be active but some may not know how to start or find a suitable routine for themselves. Also, many students find it difficult to manage the workload at university and making time for exercise. The Made2Move club provides the solution.
The club is made up of active students (MoveMentors) who guide, support and motivate inactive students (MoveMentees) to become more active. The MoveMentors are trained students who help MoveMentees create an individual exercise routine for themselves based on their preferred activity. The MoveMentors can exercise by walking or jogging with their MoveMentee and also accompany them to the gym or to fitness classes at the Mardyke.
The premise of the Made2Move club is to help students make physical activity part of their lifestyle and to establish a routine which they can maintain throughout their time at university.
Motivational and educational talks with guest speakers are organised throughout each semester. The subject matter of the talks are based on topics students will find interesting and inspiring.
Social activities where all members of the Made2Move club can meet are organised weekly. Each semester is completed with a charity activity such as a 5km walk/run.Overall the Made2Move club is one where support and guidance is provided for students at UCC to become more active in a non competitive manner with the focus being on being active for their health and wellbeing.
UCC Mountaineering Club is the perfect club to join if you are looking for a new way to explore Ireland. Our club is extremely active, we head out hiking all around Ireland no matter the weather. Rain or shine you will find us somewhere on the hills every Sunday during the semester. We cater for all levels so everyone is welcome to join regardless of experience and fitness levels. The hikes get progressively more difficult throughout the semester.
If you prefer climbing, we also have a very active group of climbers in the club. Every Monday (8.30-10.30pm) and Wednesday (7.30-9.30pm) there are club sessions at the Mardyke Climbing Wall, all levels are welcome, even if you are a beginner, there are always experienced members ready to show you the ropes and welcome you into the club!
Throughout the year we go on several trips, including an overseas climbing and hiking trip to Wales over Easter. Mountain skills courses along with other courses are also provided for those who would like to become more involved on our hikes. Weekly socials give everyone a chance to mingle outside the hiking and climbing, and our bowling night and Christmas party are not to be missed!
If you want to see what we get up to throughout the year follow us on instagram: uccmountaineering, or if you have any questions send us an email on [email protected] of find us on Facebook.
Have you played soccer for as long as you can remember or have you got the urge to suddenly take up soccer, do not panic whatever interest or experience you have we cater for all here in UCC Ladies Soccer. We currently have two teams but as a club we are always on the lookout for new members no matter what your ability may be. In UCC Ladies Soccer we have been lucky enough to experience some great games and tournaments over the last number of seasons. This year we achieved a huge success with a joint double win in senior soccer at the intervarsity level. With the ladies senior team winning the Kelly Cup and the men’s team winning the Collingwood Cup we have made history for the first time UCC have achieved the double in for the Soccer Clubs.
If you don’t like the whole idea of muckiness and cold weather usually associated with outdoor sports we can fix that, as each year we enter the WSCAI futsal competition which takes place in the dry and warm surroundings of a sports hall.
So why not come down and see what this club is all about. You will get some high quality coaching from our dedicated coaches. And along with making some new friends you may even reel back the years with a few familiar faces. If you have any questions or if you want to find out some more info contact us on Facebook, Twitter or email us at [email protected]
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Olympic Handball Pool and Snooker
Olympic WeightliftingPowerlifting
Olympic handball is a fast paced, modern tactical team sport. It is one of the most popular sports in Europe, with millions of active handball players, and it is continuing to grow in Ireland due to the arrival of continental players. It is played by two teams of seven players each (six field players and a goalkeeper) by passing the ball around using only your hands with the aim of throwing it into the other team’s goal.UCC Olympic Handball Club (OHC) is one of the most successful handball clubs in Ireland and consists of a male team and a female team, both teams play the Irish Olympic Handball Association’s Senior League. Moreover, teams also compete in the IOHA cup, with the female team impressively finishing in third place last year.
The UCC OHC has members from all over the world and provides a great opportunity to meet new people, especially if you are new to Ireland. The club also regularly organises a variety of social events, which makes it easier to get to know everyone. We welcome people with all skill levels to join the club, from complete beginners to experienced player!
Feel free to ask any questions through email or social media, or just come along to our training sessions at the Mardyke Arena, Tue 4-6 pm and Fri 5-7 pm.
UCC Pool and Snooker Club was founded in the summer of 2017. Founded by Shane Kenneally, he came up with the idea for the club as he noticed a demand for the club. As students regularly took advantage of the pool services on campus and had no outlet for them to pursue their interests. Being an avid fan of pool and Snooker, Shane began the process in 2017 of setting up the Club within UCC.
While the first two years for our club was challenging we held training sessions every Wednesday in the mardyke entertainment complex where students could come and play games of pool or snooker. Advice on how to play would be offered from members of the committee and other students. During the year we also held our second annual pool tournament for members and non members of the Club and it was very well attended. It was great fun as it brought out the competitive side of people and students were able to show off their skills. We also had prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the tournament. Over the course of the year an AGM will be held where members of the club can run for various positions such as chairperson, PRO and other positions.
During the upcoming college year we hope to run more events and more tournaments, we also hope to enter to pool and snooker tournaments across Ireland and will be selecting members of the Club to represent us.
UCC Pool and Snooker Club is open to everyone whether you have experience playing or if you’ve never played before everyone is welcome. We post regular updates on our Facebook pages and via our email and we encourage club member feedback and participation over the course of the year.
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. The club has seen much success in the intervarsities in previous years, taking home three gold medals in the 2019 Intervarsities and two gold medals in the 2018 Cork Open competitions. We also engage in a number of less competitive and more fun meets such as the Lifting League, where a team from UCC took first place last year.
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 weekly ritual of après training burritos in town.
So, if you’re an expert or a total beginner, come and join the Olympic Weightlifting Club and develop a love for strength training, athleticism and perhaps even Mexican cuisine!
UCC Powerlifting club is now in its seventh year and we’ve grown so much since our conception. It was founded by Abigail Cronin in April of 2013. The club has enjoyed a wealth of success, from winning collegiate intervarsity competitions 4 years in a row, to having past & present members of the club represent Ireland at International competitions.
This year we were once again crowned as overall winners and best club at the intervarsities held in April. Overall the club received six individual first place medals and four third place medals. As well as this two of our members were recognised as the best lifters on the day. Freya Hammer, a UCC graduate and alumni member, was titled the ‘’Best Female Lifter’’. At the same time our PRO, Kenneth Nwaezeigwe was chosen as the ‘’Best Male lifter’’.
The club has no plans of letting up or slowing down anytime soon. UCC Powerlifting club boasts memberships in multiple drug free powerlifting federations including the IrishPF, IDFPA & AIPO.
However, what separates UCCPC from other clubs isn’t the intense, physical nature of the sport we practice. It’s the nature of inclusiveness that we all embody. Whether male or female, young or old, no matter your strength level, Powerlifting welcomes us all. It’s the sense of community that each and every member of the club possesses. It’s the fact that everyone in the club is willing to help his/her teammate, whether it be in the gym or outside. The friendships formed in the club outstretch far beyond the squat racks. We’re a family here at UCC Powerlifting. We hope you’ll enjoy being a part of it.
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Rover Scouts Rugby
Sailing Rowing
UCC Rovers is the perfect club for anyone interested in the outdoors! Rovers is the oldest level of scouting in Ireland and we welcome scout/guide veterans and newcomers alike. Whether you are looking for a new way to enjoy the outdoors, leaving your local troop to go to college or just want to meet new people we are the perfect club for you. We offer a large range of activities from camping in fields and campfires on campus to Barbeques and social nights.Our events are packed with both scouting and non-scouting activities such as backwoods (lighting fires and survival skill) and pioneering (knots and structure building) to tye dying and first aid. Friendships formed sitting around a campfire singing campfire songs will never fade and the friends you make in Rovers will be there for you forever. Scouting is more than just a weekend activity but it can become a way of life, we offer an inclusive community with community service projects and social justice campaigns in the core of our activities. We also follow a strict ‘leave no trace’ mentality to ensure our events allow us to enjoy the outdoors without damaging it. To get involved in UCC Rovers, contact us on one of our social media platforms @UCCRovers or come along to meet us at Clubs Day or one of our Campfires!
UCC Rugby was the college’s very first club. Since the 1870’s, a powerful sense of community has seen tremendous achievements, shaped some world class players and forged priceless friendships. As one of the most popular sports in Ireland, the club is proud to be the biggest in Munster, with 5 men’s teams. Today, the club is as welcoming as ever. We encourage those of you from a social to elite level to head along to a training session, be it with the Seniors, Juniors, the U20’s, the infamous J2 Bulldogs or the 7’s. In the last 2018/19 season, a number of our players represented Ireland at the U20 international stage in various competitions, our seniors competed in the highest level of amateur rugby in the All-Ireland League and the U20’s retained the Donal Walsh cup for the second year running.
The U20 and J2 Bulldogs also compete in both Munster and inter-varsity leagues, giving everyone on the team an opportunity. The season also included many a social evening, and adventures abroad rich in memories! We look forward to another successful season in full swing with many new members. Don’t be shy!
UCCRFC on [email protected]
UCC Sailing Club was founded in 1972, and has been competing at the top Irish intervarsity level since then. The club welcomes members from complete beginners to the highest standard of intercollegiate racing. Based in Kinsale Yacht Club, the club currently trains and competes in six firefly racing dinghies. Training for club members takes place on Saturday and Sunday mornings, depending on weather, from September to March and the top teams compete at three regional events, as well as the Irish Intervarsity Championships, the Irish Team Racing Nationals and a number of invitational events annually.
Always successful in competition, over the past year UCC Sailing has outdone itself, taking second place in the gold category and third place in the silver category at the annual intervarsities. This year UCC Sailing Club IUSA yachting championships, held in Howth, and achieved second place overall in the competition. In November 2016, UCC Sailing Club were also the first University team to ever win ITRA Nationals, which was a huge achievement.
UCC Sailing is looking onwards and upwards and hoping to have an even more successful year next year. For more information on the club, training and competitions, follow us on social media, visit our website or email us at the address below.
Email: [email protected]: UCCSailingTwitter: UCCSailingInstagram: sailingclub1
From novice rowers to elite high performance athletes, UCC Rowing Club is filled with successful and talented sports men and women who dedicate themselves to the pursuit of excellence in this demanding yet hugely rewarding and enjoyable 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 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 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 by competing wherever possible throughout the year, both domestically and abroad, such as at the London Metropolitan Regatta in Eton Dorney, UK, the London 2012 Olympic rowing venue. This year alone UCC Rowing came away with eleven medals from the London Met.
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, visit our website or follow us on social media.
Email: [email protected]: ucc.rowingTwitter: UCCRowingInstagram: uccrowingSnapchat: uccrowing
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Skydiving
Snowsports
Soccer
Squash
Did you know it’s possible to go skydiving without a parachute? And since that one time might be one of the most exciting experiences of your life, the UCC Skydiving Club highly recommends you do it again and again (in which case you will need that parachute!). So come and join us, the most adrenaline-fuelled and thrilling club in UCC!
UCC Skydiving has been growing in the past years, welcoming new students willing to learn and complete their first parachute jump. Working out of the Irish Parachute Club (IPC) in Offaly, about two hours drive from Cork, UCC Skydiving offers discounted jump rates and subsidised travel for students interested in learning to skydiving or who just want to jump for fun.
You can choose between the Static Line or the Accelerated FreeFall courses to get your A-licence, during which time you will be trained by highly experienced instructors to get ready for your first solo jump experience. The training involves around 6 hours ground school followed by a skydive from the IPC’s jump plane.
If a solo skydive seems a bit too much for you don’t worry, we got you covered with the Tandem jump! With this jump you will be paired with an instructor and after a brief one-on-one training with him you will be ready to go. And for crazy people with huge hearts, UCC Skydiving is proud to be the club that raised the most money for charity with its Tandem event for two years in a row now!
UCC Skydiving also features an engaging social aspect both in Cork and on our 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!
We’re back! After a year hiatus UCC Snowsports has returned. UCC Snowsports is a club for those of you out there feeling adventurous and would like to try your hand at skiing or snowboarding. We cater for all levels and no previous experience is needed. The locations where we train will have all the gear you need so you don’t require any gear to sign up and have a go.
We will have monthly sessions in Kilternan Ski Club which will be great for beginners and anyone looking to brush up on their skills. For our more competitive and experienced members we will also be sending off a team to compete in intervarsities for our first time.
Along with all this we will also have we will have weekly wakeboarding sessions in Ballyhass to keep members active. This is a great way to practice freestyle. We will be continuing our tradition of having some of the best socials in UCC which is a great way to meet new friends. With multiple trips and events in the pipeline this year is sure to be a busy and exciting one.
Be sure to keep an eye out for our social media pages for more information and maybe some giveaways. Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing everyone of ye at our events.
UCC Soccer was founded by students of the college in 1955 and continues to go from strength to strength over 60 years later. Our Club caters for all competitive levels; We have teams playing in the Munster Senior League and Cork AUL divisions on weekends, We also compete in the Colleges and University Football League (CUFL) these games are played each semester which see us travel across the country on a regular basis to compete with other colleges who have teams playing Colleges University Football League CUFL, The high point of every UCC Soccer season is the intervarsity competitions, where our teams compete against other Universities in a three-day tournament. The Senior Team compete in the Collingwood Cup, the Fresher’s compete in the Harding Cup, and our Junior Teams compete in the Crowley Cup.
Joining our club is a great way to make lifelong friends and play on a team with your fellow classmates, it is a great opportunity to play in the famous Skull and Crossbones and can only be done while you study here in UCC.
Recent seasons have been extremely successful and positive for the Club with all sides progressing. Recent on-field successes include the 2019 Collingwood Cup, 2018/19 Munster Senior League, 2019 O’Connell Cup and the 2019 Cork AUL City Challenge Cup. We regularly have players called up to Irish squads at Student and Amateur level.
Our home games take place at The Farm and in The Mardyke. Every team trains twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday from 18:30-20:00 in The Farm. If you’re interested in joining one of UCC’s largest clubs and playing any level of soccer just let us know and we would love to have you on board!
Just drop us an email at [email protected] or email Greg Yelverton UCC Soccer Development Officer [email protected] and we’ll be happy to fill you in more!
Howdy from all of us here at the UCC Squash Club! Here at the squash club, we pride ourselves in being an inclusive and close-knit group of people. Whatever your squash ability - whether you’ve never held a racket in your life or if you’re a professional, there’s a place for you in our club! We train in the Mardyke squash courts Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 10:30 and would be delighted to see you there!
From keeping fit to spending time with friends new and old, or even just learning a new skill, it’s hard to find a reason not to take up squash! Even if you’re just interested in getting some weekly exercise in, squash is sure to deliver. In fact, studies have shown that weekly squash playing can dramatically increase your aerobic capacity and cardiovascular fitness, and all you need to play is a racket and ball!
At UCC Squash, we love to compete. However, we make sure to organize plenty of events and socials throughout the year. Last year we travelled to Galway, Killarney, Belfast, Thurles and even Amsterdam, where we got to meet and play against some of the top professional squash players in the world. On our travels competing for UCC we also make sure to leave plenty of time to relax, as these trips can provide a welcome break from college work. This year the Squash intervarsities will be held in NUIG (Galway) in
March and is a mainstay in the Squash calendar that most members aim to represent UCC at. Apart from intervarsities, there is no shortage of competitions to take part in – within the club the squash ladder, club championships, and beginners’ tournament are always sure to host plenty of exciting moments!
So, if you’re ready to try something new, get fit and make memories for life, why not join the UCC Squash club? You can find out more about us across our social media channels, or contact us at [email protected]. We’re also on Facebook at UCC Squash Club and Instagram at @ucc_squash.
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Sub Aqua Swimming and Waterpolo
Table TennisSurf
Here at UCC Subaqua, whether it’s snorkelling or something deeper that peaks your interest, we have you covered! There are many reasons to take up diving in Ireland, from discovering a new world beneath the waves to meeting new people and making friends for life. If it’s for the thrill and adventure, or the serene experience of beauty and discovery, scuba diving is open to everybody.
As part of our club, you will get the experience of a lifetime and the skills and qualifications that are accepted worldwide. Modern scuba diving is very safe and easy to learn; we begin training with lectures and pool sessions leading on to dives as you progress. No expensive gear or prior experience required.
If you are interested in learning to scuba dive or snorkel, we are open to complete beginners as well as the more experienced divers. Here at UCCSAC we will take you on an adventure and train you up to become a qualified diver. We are a branch of CFT, the Irish Underwater Council, which is an affiliate member of CMAS, the international umbrella organisation for recreational diver training organisations.
We are a very active club with some fantastic trips away to be had to explore the coasts around Ireland. We are also very social and like to meet up regularly to chat about past, present and future diving. Make no mistake, the underwater world is the last great wilderness on the planet. For more information, follow us on social media.Email: [email protected]: UCCSACTwitter: uccsubaqua
Based in the Mardyke Arena, UCC Swimming & Waterpolo is at the heart of student life in UCC. We cater for the students of UCC who wish to continue swimming to a high level where our season culminates every year in a weekend away for intervarsities. The season also includes several masters galas and other university invitationals. We are very lucky to be coached by two of Cork’s finest swimming coaches, Head Coach Diarmuid Herlihy is a former open water swimming record holder on the straits of Gibraltar and Emeritus Professor Tom Cross who is perhaps Corks best known swimming coach with over 40 years of coaching experience. We train every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7-8:30am as well as Wednesday evenings from 8-9pm. We are thrilled to be represented internationally by Sean O’Riordan. Sean, who is a para athlete has represented Ireland at the European Para Championships and is currently in training with a goal of attending Tokyo 2020 to compete in the Paralympics.
UCC Water polo is a great avenue for those who wish to play water polo to a competitive level while maintaining a fun and relaxed atmosphere, although you’ll have to be tough and willing to take the occasional kick to the gut! Water polo, like swimming culminates in the inter-varsity competition hosted by another Irish University. Training for water polo is Monday evenings from 9-10pm and Sunday evenings from 6-8pm. All the necessary equipment is provided at our training sessions.
Last year for swimming varsities we travelled to Belfast on Friday morning for heats that afternoon. After the finals session on Saturday we attended a black-tie ball hosted by Queens University and returned to Cork on Sunday evening. Three UCC swimmers qualified through this event for Celtic Nations where they represented Ireland who went on to win the international meet in Cardiff.
As swimming and waterpolo can be restrictive in terms of talking while training we endeavour to have a social evening monthly so everyone can catch up and get to know each-other outside of the pool.
UCC Swimming & Waterpolo is a great club to keep active while at the same making friends and getting the most out of your time in UCC. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us on Facebook (UCC Swimming & Waterpolo) or email us at [email protected]
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 Ireland’s top coaches and there is always a wide variety of players looking to practice or just have fun. Our training times are Wednesday 5-7pm and Thursday 4-6pm and no matter what your skill level table tennis has a spot for you!
The main competition the club focuses on throughout the year is the intervarsity competition and intervarsity league, where the club has done outstandingly well over the last couple of years including winning the interversity league last year. 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 beginners, We also set up a weekly table tennis charity league which helps beginner’s learn the rules of the game and let them get a taste of the competitive side of table tennis. Equipment will be provided for beginners so just show up at any of our training times and we will get you on a table! For regular updates on upcoming events and training times, follow us on facebook at ucctabletennis or email us at [email protected].
Whether you’re a group of thrill-seeking dudes who’ve never stepped on a board or a semi-pro surfer looking for new friends to take on the seas with, look no further than one of UCC’s most popular sporting groups, Surf Club! The club is open to beginner and experienced surfers alike, and surf outings target a wide range of skill levels. Members benefit from our annual organised trips to famous beaches such as Lahinch, Co. Clare and Castlegregory, Co. Kerry where lessons for beginners cover surfing fundamentals and technique. For experienced surfers, there is a great opportunity to charge some of the Atlantic Ocean’s most renowned breaks along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Early in the New Year, UCC Surf Club embark on an International Trip which have taken us to places as far as Taghazout in Morocco and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands! This usually takes place for a week in early January before the second semester begins and, once again, is to open to everyone, no matter what level you’re at. These types of trips allow members to experience new cultures, make new friends and surf in some of the most amazing places on Earth!
The club committee consists of ten people across all standards, and every year a first-year representative is chosen to join the committee at our AGM. This is a great opportunity for first years to put forward any ideas they may have and is a brilliant way to get more involved in extracurricular activities that contribute to the college experience.
So, what are you waiting for? Take the plunge, get barrelled and join us in the ocean to experience the Olympic’s newest sport!
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Taekwon-Do Trampoline and Tumbling
Tennis
UCC Taekwon-Do Club was founded in 1984 and is one of the biggest and most successful martial arts clubs on campus. Taekwon-Do classes are conducted by Grand Master Norman Creedon (9th dan black belt) and Master JB McCarthy (7th dan black belt) and includes free sparring, traditional patterns, one step sparring, as well as self-defence.
Taekwon-Do is suitable for male and female beginners as well as advanced belts. There are separate classes at the same time for beginners and advanced students. The club welcomes practitioners from all Taekwon-Do associations and styles. Whether you are interested in getting fit, losing weight, making new friends, having fun, self-defence or entering competitions, UCC Taekwon-Do Club caters to all requirements.
TaeKwon-Do focuses on both traditional and practical elements. By encouraging students to spar soon after beginning training, it helps promote confidence in one’s ability to defend themselves. Students are trained to be able to react in real self-defence scenarios so they learn basic joint locks, pressure points and releases from grabs.
UCC Taekwon-Do Club has consistently performed at the highest level at the annual Irish Taekwon-Do Intervarsity competition (overall winners 2016-2017). In addition, there is the Open Martial Arts Intervarsity which includes Karate, Kickboxing and other striking arts competing along Taekwon-Do. If you are interested in competition then there are plenty of local, national, and open martial arts competitions. Bring along a friend and try it out on Monday or Wednesday night or Saturday afternoon! Just wear a track suit or shorts and t-shirt, all equipment is provided.
UCC Trampoline & Tumbling Club is an extremely active and welcoming club. We practise Olympic-style trampolining as well as tumbling, both increasingly popular disciplines of gymnastics. The sport of trampolining is fun and easy to learn, and becomes progressively more challenging and exciting as members gain experience and learn more difficult skills. Trampolining involves performing acrobatic skills in the air and landing on the feet, front and back, with different combinations of rotations, twists and shapes. Tumbling involves performing a series of skills on sprung track, with the feet and hands making contact with the ground.All of our club training is held in the Mardyke Arena using our state-of-the-art equipment and is overseen by our experienced coaches and club members.
Our club welcomes members of all levels, whether you have never attempted gymnastics before or if you have years of competition and training experience, in any discipline.
Trampolining is an exhilarating sport to take part in, is very impressive to watch and has a strong community across Ireland. There are seven student clubs in Ireland alone; UCC, UL, UCD, DCU, Trinity, Queen’s and Maynooth, with many more in England, Scotland, Wales and across Europe. There are many opportunities to make friends across the country at the many competitions that our club attends, with a minimum of three in Ireland and one abroad. Student trampoline has an excellent reputation for a vibrant social scene and exciting club trips and events throughout the year.
As well as this, our club has enjoyed an enormous amount of competitive success in the past few years, most recently winning every competition which we were eligible to win in the 18/19 year. UCC Trampoline is also the current back-to-back Munster Open and Intervarsities champions. Many people join our club and win individual medals and awards even in their first year.
Training is on every day of the college week in the Mardyke Arena; Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Tuesday and Friday mornings. We have an open-door training policy where anybody can join at any ability level for however much or little training they want, so if want you can train for over ten hours a week or as little as half an hour. As well as this, new members can join at any stage of the year. We hope to see you all there!
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, play matches, and improve your game 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 the main campus. The tennis clubs features eight outdoor omnicourt surfaced courts, which can be played on all year round, and in most weather conditions.
Our advanced teams compete in college intervarsities tournaments in the second semester, where we compete against other colleges and universities from around the country. This year our women’s team came away from the intervarsities as the plate winners. We were also recognised as the ‘’Most Improved Club of the Year’’ at the awards ceremony held every year at the Clubs and Socs Ball.
But UCC Tennis Club isn’t all about competition! We also 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.
All newcomers are welcome so please come along and join the club! Email: [email protected]: ucc.tennisTwitter: TennisUCCInstagram: ucc_tennisSnapchat: tennisucc
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Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Ultimate Frisbee is a sport that combines the non-stop movement and 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 outdoors and 5 a-side indoors, on a pitch with scoring zones at either end. What makes Ultimate unique is the importance of the Spirit of the Game, which holds each and every player responsible for fair play and mutual respect.
Last year marked UCC Ultimate’s 20th anniversary. Since our founding, we have grown into one of the largest student-run clubs and also one of the most successful. We compete in the Men’s, Women’s and Mixed divisions, with excellent results across all three in the past year - notably our women’s side winning their 7th Outdoor Intervarsities title in a row. Our success stretches back across the years and has given us a reputation as the team to beat in Ireland.
Besides competing at the intervarsity level, our members have the opportunity to play at a national level alongside various clubs all over the country, as well as internationally. Each year members of our club join the ranks of the Irish national teams (Juniors, U24s, Seniors), competing at European and World Championships in places like Germany, Italy and Canada.
This club isn’t all work and no play. 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 are events organised for everyone to participate in. We pride ourselves on being a club where you are not only guaranteed to learn a new and exciting sport, but make new friends for life.
Follow us on social media to keep up with training times and events, and feel free to message the Facebook page or email us if you have any questions. Come join us - we guarantee that it will be the highlight of your time here in college!
Aikido 16:00 - 17:30 Monday Studio 1 21:00 - 22:00 Thursday Studio 1
Archery 19:30 - 22:00 Tuesday Hall 1
Athletics 18:00 – 19:30 Wednesday Indoor track Contact [email protected] for outdoor training time
Aussie Rules 18:30 Wednesday Farm
Boxing 20:30 - 22:00 Monday Studio 7 17:00 - 18:30 Wednesday Studio 7 17:00 - 18:30 Friday Studio 7
Badminton 18:00 - 20:00 Monday Hall 2, 3 20:30 - 22:00 Tuesday Hall 2, 3 20:30 - 22:00 Wednesday Hall 2, 3 13:00 - 16:00 Saturday Hall 3
Basketball 20:30 - 22:00 Monday Hall 2 19:00 - 20:00 Wednesday Hall 2, 3 20:30 - 22:00 Thursday Hall 3
Camogie Contact GAA Development Officer, John Grainger (086) 170 4337 for details
Canoe 22:30 - 23:30 Wednesday Swimming Pool
Capoeira 20:30 - 21:30 Wednesday Studio 4 17:30 - 18:30 Friday Studio 4 17:30 - 18:30 Friday Studio 5
Chess 18:30 - 20:30 Monday TBC
Cricket 18:00 - 20:00 Monday & Wednesday Pres Sports Hall, Mardyke
Dance 19:30 - 20:00 Monday Studio 7 20:00 - 20:30 Monday Studio 5 21:30 - 22:00 Monday Studio 1 21:00 - 22:00 Monday Studio 4 20:00 - 22:00 Tuesday Studio 7 20:30 - 21:00 Tuesday Studio 4 19:00 - 20:30 Wednesday Studio 5 21:00 - 22:00 Wednesday Studio 1 21:00 - 22:00 Wednesday Studio 7 20:00 - 22:00 Thursday Studio 7 See UCC Dance Club Facebook page
Darts 19:00 - 22:30 Monday UCC New Bar
Equestrian TBC TBC Hopp Island Equestrian Club
Fencing 20:00 - 21:30 Tuesday Studio 5 18:00 - 20:00 Friday Studio 1 19:00 - 20:00 Monday Hall 1 19:30 - 20:30 Thursday Hall 1 15:30 - 18:30 Saturday Hall 1
Flag Football 16:00 - 18:00 Monday Synthetic Pitch 15:00 - 16:00 Thursday Synthetic Pitch
Do you want to compete in a fast paced sport where balls can go flying at over 100 kilometres an hour? Do you want to make lifelong friendships with fellow students from all four corners of the globe? Then look no further than UCC volleyball! UCC Volleyball Club is a supportive and welcoming club to individuals of all abilities.
Training happens 3 times per week and is divided into beginners, intermediates and advanced, meaning there is a place for everyone. Along with the fun of making friends, and attending socials, UCC Volleyball club participates in many tournaments giving everyone a chance to test their skills and try their hand in competitive volleyball. Last year both our advanced men’s and women’s teams won the intervarsities , and thus had the honour of representing Irish universities in the English University Championships!
We are looking to build on our many successes last year, so no matter what your level, come on down and join one of UCCs most friendly, ambitious and exciting clubs!
Provisional Clubs Schedule
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Futsal 14:-00 - 15:30 Monday Hall 1, 2, 3 12:00 - 13:00 Wednesday Hall 1, 2, 3
Gaelic Football Contact GAA Development Officer, John Grainger (086) 170 4337 for details
Golf Contact the Sport Department for details
Handball Contact GAA Development Officer, John Grainger (086) 170 4337 for details
Hockey Contact Hockey Development Officer Paudie Hartnett (086) 913 2094 for details or logo onto UCC Hockey Facebook
Hurling Contact GAA Development Officer, John Grainger (086) 170 4337 for details
Inline Hockey 20:00 - 22:00 Monday & Wednesday Pres Sports Hall, Mardyke
Jujutsu 19:30 - 20:30 Tuesday Studio 1 19:30 - 20:30 Thursday Studio 1
Judo 21:00 - 22:00 Tuesday Studio 1 20:30 - 22:00 Monday Hall 1 20:30 - 22:00 Wednesday Hall 1
Karate 12:00 - 13:30 Saturday Studio 1
Kick Boxing 20:30 - 22:00 Monday Hall 3 19:00 - 20:30 Wednesday Hall 1
Kung Fu 21:00 - 22:00 Monday Studio 5 21:00 - 22:00 Wednesday Studio 5
Lacrosse 16:00 - 17:30 Monday Hall 1, 2, 3 16:00 - 17:00 Friday Synthetic Pitch
Ladies Soccer 20:00 - 21:00 Monday Synthetic Pitch 18:30 - 22:00 Tuesday Synthetic Pitch 18:00 - 22:00 Thursday Synthetic Pitch
Made to Move 17:00 - 17:30 Thursday Studio 5
Mountaineering 20:30 - 22:30 Monday Climbing Wall 19:30 - 21:30 Wednesday Climbing Wall
Olympic Handball 16:00 - 17:30 Tuesday Hall 1, 2, 3 17:00 - 18:30 Friday Hall 1, 2, 3
Contact the club at the [email protected] or see Facebook page for details
Olympic Weightlifting Contact the Sports Department for details
Pool and Snooker Contact [email protected] or see Facebook page for details
Powerlifting Contact the club at [email protected] or see Facebook for page details
Rover Scouts Contact the Rovers club at [email protected] or see Facebook page for details
Rowing 8:00 - 9:00 Monday Studio 7 15:00 - 17:00 Monday Studio 7 7:00 - 9:00 Tuesday Studio 7 15:00 - 17:30 Tuesday Studio 7 7:00 - 9:00 Wednesday Studio 7 14:00 - 16:30 Wednesday Studio 7 7:00 - 9:00 Thursday Studio 7 15:00 - 17:30 Thursday Studio 7 8:00 - 9:00 Friday Studio 7 19:00 - 21:30 Friday Studio 7
Rugby (Ladies) Contact Rugby Development Officer Jack Casey (087) 122 3410 or check outRugby (Men) rugby.ucc.ie and Facebook for more details
Sailing Contact Sailing at [email protected]
Skydiving Contact the Skydiving club [email protected] for details
Soccer (Men) Contact Greg Yelverton (086) 795 4506 for more details
Squash 18:30 - 22:30 Monday Squash Courts 18:30 - 22:30 Tuesday Squash Courts 18:30 - 22:30 Wednesday Squash Courts 18:30 - 22:30 Thursday Squash Courts 12:00 - 16:00 Saturday Squash Courts
Sub Aqua 22:30 - 23:30 Tuesday Swimming Pool Contact [email protected] or Facebook page for more details
Surf Contact [email protected] or Facebook page for more details
Swimming 7:00 - 8:30 (2 lanes) Tues & Thurs Swimming Pool Waterpolo 19:00 - 20:00 (2 lanes) Wednesday Swimming Pool 19:00 - 20:30 Sunday Swimming Pool 22:30 - 23:30 Monday Swimming Pool
Table Tennis 17:00 - 18:30 Wednesday Hall 1 16:00 - 17:30 Thursday Hall 1 21:00 - 22:00 Thursday Hall 1
TaeKwon Do 20:00 - 21:00 Monday Studio 1 19:30 - 20:30 Wednesday Studio 1 14:00 - 15:30 Saturday Studio 1
Tennis 19:00 - 22:30 Monday Sundays Well, Mardyke 21:30 - 23:00 Tuesday & wednesday Sundays Well, Mardyke
Trampoline and Tumbling 17:00 - 18:30 Monday Hall 1 7:30 - 8:30 Tuesday Hall 1 17:00 - 18:30 Wednesday Hall 2 16:30 - 18:30 Thursday Hall 2 7:30 - 8:30 Friday Hall 1
Ultimate Frisbee 7:30 - 8:30 Tuesday Hall 2, 3 16:00 - 17:00 Monday Synthetic Pitch 17:00 - 18:30 Tuesday Synthetic Pitch 7:30 - 8:30 Wednesday Hall 2, 3 17:00 - 18:30 Wednesday Synthetic Pitch 16:30 - 18:00 Thursday Hall 3 14:00 - 15:00 Friday Synthetic Pitch 15:00 - 16:30 Friday Hall 1, 2, 3
Volleyball 18:00 - 20:00 Tuesday Hall 2, 3 17:00 - 17:30 Wednesday Hall 3 18:30 - 20:00 Thursday Hall 2, 3 8:00 - 10:30 Friday Hall 3 14:00 - 18:30 Saturday Hall 3
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