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0117 328 2915
vpsports@uwe.ac.uk
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molly's FULL manifesto objectives

Support LGBTQ+ Sport UK in their ‘Uni Pride Pledge’ by ensuring clubs and societies pledge support for the movement.

Status: Updated 07/02/22

1 July 21

Term of Office started

1 Oct 21

All Sports clubs were asked to sign the petition at the start of the year and share their badge related with the pledge. I would like to continue this with other LGBTQ+ supporting campaigns.

7 Feb 22

Working on another campaign to follow rainbow laces campaign for LGBTQ+ History Month

Every student should be given nutritional and health advice when starting University.

Status: Updated 07/02/22

1 July 21

Term of Office started

1 Oct 21

Feel Good Feburary will help distribute eat well/ live well guides. I want something more concrete in place for next years freshers.

7 Feb 22

Working with feel good Febuary team on eat well week. Also been organising veggie/vegan cook-off's to support students in a competetive and social atmostphere to try new dishes.

Pushing for nutritional support and advice for all sports members to ensure maximum performance and recovery, whilst fitting with realistic student life.

Status: Updated 07/02/22

1 July 21

Term of Office started

1 Oct 21

Working with the CFS to get sessions with a nutritionist for all clubs.

7 Feb 22

still working on this

Encouraging cross-club interaction and support through committee check-ins and feedback sessions.

Status: Updated 07/02/22

1 July 21

Term of Office started

1 Oct 21

The Sports Executive committee will be elected at the Sports Conference 11/11/2021 and they will meet reguarly to help improve inter-TeamUWE communication.

7 Feb 22

Set up Sports Exec, and Sports Conference no.2 happened a few days ago. Also run a very successful sports night on a Wednesday which has the highest club engagement for years, selling out every week!

Improving the celebration of sporting successes and encourage better spectator support.

Status: Updated 07/02/22

1 July 21

Term of Office started

1 Oct 21

Monthly Round ups of achievements on the Instagram page.

7 Feb 22

Set up Sports Exec, and Sports Conference no.2 happened a few days ago. Also run a very successful sports night on a Wednesday which has the highest club engagement for years, selling out every week!

Support any student who wants to try a disability sport.

Status: Updated 07/02/22

1 July 21

Term of Office started

1 Oct 21

DAA Breakfast will conduct a survey to the student population to guage interest as well as Access Sport doing a talk at the Conference.

7 Feb 22

Working with CFS to implement better para provisions in to their Sports strategy.

Raise awareness for inclusivity by supporting campaigns such as Disability History week, International Women’s week and This Girl Can.

Status: Updated 07/02/22

1 July 21

Term of Office started

1 Oct 21

Working with presidents team and community team to plan campaigns through the year.

7 Feb 22

Presidents campaigns calender is packed full of activities and campaigns throughout the year.

Ensure all students know EXACTLY where to seek mental health and wellbeing support.

Status: Updated 07/02/22

1 July 21

Term of Office started

1 Oct 21

Student Minds mental health in sport sessions being rolled out across all clubs. Men's Rugby have attended one session, going to keep ensuring others do too.

7 Feb 22

Encouraging student minds session for all clubs, supporting clubs through extra ventures such as mental health external speakers and charity events.