Candidate for the position of Vice President Sports and Health
Vote Smart, Vote Sports, Vote Simmo!
Vote Smart, Vote Simmo for VP Sports & Health
Hey there, I’m Simmo and I’m running to be your VP Sports & Health!
Over the last year I have been President of UWE Athletics; Department rep for Nursing & Midwifery, all the while being a third year student nurse and competing for my club.
I’m passionate about sports & health!
During my time as President of UWE Athletics;
Why is Simmo running for VP Sports & Health?
As a student, money is and will always be an issue. The sports fee has increased each year I’ve been a student without an explanation as to why this has happened, what it is and who it has benefited.
The edge programme has assisted athletics and needs to be more publicised and utilised; our club members have completed courses and subsequently led training sessions. This allowed the club to split groups and make the sessions more athlete centred.
Employers never fully appreciate what being the treasurer or president of a University club means and its relevance to the workplace. I feel a professional qualification (if wanted) would enhance the meaning of the role.
This year, due to my own tenacity to make it happen, athletics will be hosting its’ first Varsity as part of the Varsity series. More support (not just financial) is needed to make Varsity bigger and better. More clubs need to be involved and keeping Ashton Gate is important for the future of Varsity.
Numbers in sports are down, I don’t have the answer right now but I feel recreational membership prices need to be monitored and assessed.
What will Simmo do when he becomes VP Sports & Health?
Vote Smart, Vote Simmo!