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CANDIDATE MANIFESTO’S Please take a moment to read through candidate manifestos for 2019-20 Sports Executive Committee.
Please take a moment to read through candidate manifestos for 2019-20 Sports Executive Committee.
Candidates: 1
Alex Brock
I have loved getting to know everybody outside of my own club and enjoyed every single moment of my time over this academic year!
I know full-well the challenges to the role of Sports President, and no matter who is elected as Sports President 2019/2020, I hope to support them with all the knowledge and experience I have gained to ensure they have the best year possible and achieve everything they hope to.
Candidates: 3
Jamie McLaren
I have been on the Harriers committee for 2 years now and have made an impact with increased numbers attending social events and inclusion of all members. I have also been an elected representative on the Awards Committee in my second year at Strathclyde and was fascinated at the amount of talent that the University had; I want to be a part of that again.
Eilidh Sneddon
My relevant experience:
Sarah Dunsmore
Why am I suitable for the role?
Euan Birse
I have been a loyal member of the badminton club from the second I joined Strathclyde in 2015. I have been in the badminton committee for 3 years in the roles Men’s 2nd Team Captain (16/17) and Club President (17/18, 18/19). Through these roles I have dedicated hours of my time to improve the club and help with our overall success. This included leading the team to the semi-finals of the BUCS Trophy and to winning the Scottish 1A League twice. In the role of Club Sport Officer, I would use this experience to try and benefit all clubs within the Sports Union, focusing on finding high quality coaches and ensuring athletes get as much support as possible.
Using my experience with the Club Management Portal and Club Mark documents, I will also continue the good work that has been undertaken this year in developing the Club Mark system and making it as easy as possible for committees to work with. I’d really love to get involved with the Sports Exec, as sport is something I feel passionately about. Overall, I’m a well-rounded sportsperson, having also participated in sports such as rowing, swimming, tennis and trampolining. I can also cut some mad shapes on the dance floor.
Kirsty Harkness
Last year I was the social captain of Strath Cheer. I thoroughly enjoyed this role, organising dinners and weekly socials for the club. I would like to use the skills I gained through this experience as Events Officer on the Sports Executive. I particularly enjoyed organising socials with other clubs and so I would love to work with all the clubs who are part of the Sports Union. I’d like to organise events where clubs can get involved with one another on a more regular basis and bring back Strathclyde’s Take Me Out and Blind Dates.
Candidates: 2
Kirsty Johnson
Hi, my name is Kirsty and I’ve been involved in sports throughout my entire time at Strathclyde. I’m part of the netball club and have been Secretary, 2s Captain and this year, Club Captain. I wish to be your executive officer so that I can help to promote sport at Strathclyde and help you to develop each and every club!
I believe that I am a good fit for this role because:
Ewan McDonald
I am very supportive and will be able to assist all of the Sports Executive Committee to make sure that we are the best organisation we can be. I will be able to represent and support the needs of all of the clubs and make sure that there is an emphasis on inclusion in sport. Break down the barriers between recreational and competitive side of sport, making everyone feel welcome.
I am a hardworking, dedicated and organised person who would give everything I have into this role.
John McIntyre
As Finance officer I would like to…
My experience I think is relevant to the role…
Jonathan Lamont
Studying Maths, stats and finance has provided a strong knowledge of financial procedures furthered by currently organising the 39th annual grads day for Strathclyde hockey and other formal socials has provided me experience dealing with appropriate allocation of large sums of money, communication of large groups of people with different needs and organisation skills. Currently on my second year of Men’s Hockey committee and prior experience with being charity head at school has helped me value the need to be opinionated but not intimidating so that difficult decisions can be properly discussed from all angles for the better.
Ideas for change:
Mollie Miller-Smith
Current Inclusion & Wellbeing Officer on the Sports Executive and Vice Captain of Strath Equestrian.
Iona Macintyre-Beon
Ideas to implement:
Personal skills and experience relevant to the role:
Anna Aasund
I’m a 4th year Electrical and Mechanical Engineering student and President of the Handball Club since 2017. This past year I have also been coaching the team, so I have a lot of experience in motivating students to play and enjoy sports. Having had personal experience with mental health problems, both with myself and others close to me, I know how important sports can be to support mental health and general wellbeing, especially in students. I already have a good insight in Strathclyde’s Counselling, and Disability and Wellbeing Services, and the past year I’ve completed both the “Look After Your Mate” and “Concussion Awareness” workshops.
With over 200 hours of volunteering since September, I know that I am both willing and able to put the work in the make a difference in the Sports Union. For the next year I would like to improve awareness among Sports Club Committees on how to support their members’ mental health. I believe that courses such as “Look After Your Mate”, and Mental Health First Aid, should be prioritised among USSU members, and especially those of us on committees. I would also like for the Sports Union to take an active part in mental health events held by the Disability and Wellbeing Services, such as the University Mental Health day.
Kirsty MacIver
Mental health is a cause close to my heart and I am exceptionally passionate about it. I lead and promoted the mental health charity SAMH within netball, raising around £800 individually, the most in the club and just over £8,000 with the club. I was secretary for my previous Volleyball club allowing me to develop my organisational skills which I am ready to bring to the role of Wellbeing Officer. I play a large role in Strathclyde Netball,always willing and eager to help out at every opportunity, whether it be helping with our sponsors or organising fundraisers. I have experienced and enjoyed the benefits of sport on my personal wellbeing by participating in two BUCS teams- BUCS 1s in Volleyball and BUCS 3s for netball. I want to work closer with Strathclyde Union to implement better mental health support and information for individuals.
Additionally, I want to promote recreational sport as an opportunity to build and maintain social relationships to improve the overall wellbeing and mental health of students at Strathclyde. Run additional come and try sessions throughout the year, such as in refreshers week to reduce anxiety when first attending a sport session and increase participation. Improve access to Recreational Sport by incorporating more sports into the StrathActive regime. Promote Equality within the Sports Union by extending FOCUSports clubs to provide support services to student teams competing at the highest level of BUCS, including smaller clubs such volleyball and handball and possibly non-BUCs Clubs. Promote inclusion within the Sports Union by reducing economic barriers to sport such as Strathclyde Sport costs for training sessions and transport costs for outdoor sports who train at facilities such as Stepps. Offer workshops to improve overall wellbeing of athletes such as First Aid courses and mental health workshops such as the mindfulness workshop. Improve wellbeing of athletes by extending physiotherapy opportunities for Sports Clubs.
I am approachable and open to suggestions and new ideas from clubs and individuals in order to best improve wellbeing at Strathclyde.
Robyn Scott
Being a captain of the Strathclyde Warriors this year has highlighted an issue that I would like to address by being your Well-being Officer. Mental health and well-being is as important as physical health and if I was elected into this role I would start a programme which can support students suffering any illnesses, family problems or other issue that can limit their ability to be involved in university sport. Having restrictive health conditions can often leave students feeling isolated and unable to participate but I would like to give them the opportunity to get involved in sport at Strathclyde. I feel I would be able to successfully execute an effective plan with enthusiasm by using my own experience as the driving force.