Last night saw the final training session of the 09/10 year, and UoP Octopush is now closed for the summer. Training sessions will resume in late September (date TBC closer to the time).

On behalf of all the club committee, I would like to thank all members for what has been a fantastic year, and we’re proud of the job we did running the club. We gained many new faces and got plenty of new people interested in our weird little sport. As well as the numerous socials which were all brilliantly messy, we also had 2 really good away trips.

We had an extremely successful and enjoyable trip to Plymouth in February, from which we brought back a trophy for our B team as well as the invaluable experience gained by the new members at their first tournament.

Then in March, we had a fantastic day at the British Universities Championship in Oxford which resulted in us placing 4th among 15 other teams from all around the country.

Once again, thanks to everyone, and as we pass on responsibility to the newly elected committee for 2010/11, the very best of luck to you all in both your uni courses (remember them?) and becoming a formidable force in university octopush!

P.S. Not forgetting the end-of-year meal this coming Friday (14th) at Chiquito’s, where we will be presenting some awards and seeing away the year in the way only we can! See you there

At the Annual General Meeting of the UoP Octopush Club on the 18th April, the following were confirmed as the committee for the 2010/11 academic year:

President – Rob Dalford
Vice President – Donné Caswell
Treasurer – Simon Walton
Captain – Ollie Feest
Social Secretary’s – Emma-Rose Allen and Katie Machray
Media &… Publications Secratary – Vacant

Best of luck to them all for what I’m sure will be an awesome year!

Training starts Weds 14th April after the easter break 8.45-10pm

AGM – Sunday 18th April 7.30pm at the Eldon Arms

Last Training session of the academic year will be Sunday 9th May

Training will not be on over easter, first session back will be weds 14th. 

Sunday 18th is our AGM – Make sure you come to the pub to vote in the new committee!

Happy Easter People xx

The AGM will be moved forward to the 18th April now for electing a new committee

New committee to be elected democratically Sunday 18th April at the AGM, Committee members must be STUDENT members.

President

Must be organized and keep on top of upcoming events, issues and meetings. Must communicate well with the rest of the committee, club members and the AU. Must be responsible and ensure safety. Must be approachable and friendly.          

Duties: 

• Main UPSU contact.
• Communication with club and committee members ensuring everyone knows what is going on within the club.
• Overseeing of other jobs delegated to other committee members, ensuring the club runs smoothly.
• Organization or overseeing of trips and activities.
• Ensuring that all club good practice guidelines, codes of practices, risk     assessments are followed.
• Arranging regular meetings of the club including the AGM/EGM.
• Maintaining effective liaison with the Sports Officer & Sports Staff.
• Ensuring that all accidents/incidents are reported as appropriate to the Sports Dev. & Safety Co-coordinator.
• Main responsibility for club kit, ensuring it is safe and clean.
• Ensuring the Clubs Code of Practice & Risk Assessment is strictly adhered to.
• Attending Athletic Union Meetings or sending a nominee in their absence.
• Ensure that the Club manual and important documents within is regularly updated & revised.
• Signatory on account

 Vice President 

Must be helpful and aware of upcoming events, issues and meetings. Must communicate well with the rest of the committee, club members and the AU. Must be responsible and ensure safety. Must be approachable and friendly.

Duties:             

• Secondary UPSU contact
• Ensure Club has BOA membership
• Ensuring the aims and objectives of the club are achieved
• Helping President with their tasks
• Attending meetings alongside president
• Helping organize trips and activities
• Supporting other committee members with tasks
• Should President step down or be elected out of a position, with the agreement of the club shall take on role of president
• Should President be ill or away for a period of time, president duties/role shall be taken on by Vice President.
• Signatory on account

 Treasurer

Must be responsible and have some knowledge of finances and admin. Must communicate well with the rest of the committee, club members and the AU. Must be helpful and organized.

 Duties:             

• Administer the clubs finances.
• Producing the club’s annual budget request. (help from Others)
• Ensure all members have paid membership to the AU
• Assist members with problems regarding money/AU membership
• Make sure the club has a list of all members
• Signatory on Account.
• Be accountable to the Sports Officer and finance dept. regarding Budget.
• Responsible for keeping up funds in the ‘B’ account
• Responsible for fundraising events for the club and charities.
• Collection of monies from members for non au funded events i.e. accommodation at tournaments

Captain

Must be confident in running a session, must have ‘people skills’, patience and understanding of the different abilities within the club. Must be of a decent standard and know the rules themselves. Must be friendly and approachable.

Duties:

• Liaise with Sports staff with everything concerning tournaments, friendlies & transport arrangements.
• Organize tournaments and games to be played (other than nationals and Plymouth tournament.)
• Run all training sessions, Coach members.
• Selection of members to play in tournaments.
• Organization of teams and formations at tournaments
• Keeping up to date with training drills/tips, this may include going to other octopus sessions with other clubs.
• Ensure that all squad members are fully paid up members of the AU & fulfill the eligibility requirements for competitions.
• Keep record of goals scored and games played at tournaments
• Report any accidents to the Sports Dev. & Safety Co-coordinator immediately, specifically if the emergency services have been called.
• Ensure that BOA rules & regs are adhered to.
• Ensure everyone knows Basic rules of the game.

Social Secretary

Must be friendly, fun and approachable with the ability to get everyone involved. Must be outgoing and have ability to organize events well.          

Duties:

• Communication with members and committee regarding any social activities within our club, other clubs that may affect us and the AU.
• To keep members up to date about all club activities.
• Organize activities and social events outside of training. (include different day and evening events, drinking and non drinking events to include everyone)
• Get everyone involved and cater to every ones needs.
• Compile introductory material for new members in conjunction with the other club committee.
• Be approachable to freshers and make them feel welcome.
• Book Christmas and end of year meals.

Media and Publications Secretary

Must communicate well; know what is going on within the club. Be confident in writing and producing articles for the club. Be able to make contacts with in union media.

Duties:

• Promote the club to new members
• Write articles/newsletters on club activities and tournaments
• Send articles to UPSU paper (purple weds) and all members
• Help run website, Facebook and any other media associated with the club.
• Produce posters and flyers when needed.

Here is footage of us playing at Plymouth’s Valentines tournament. If anyone would like a higher quality copy contact me (Gemma)

Plymouth was a lot of fun on the 1st day and hard work having all been out drinking on the second day - but still enjoyable!

The 1st team were up against some tough competition and came 3rd in their league. However the 2nd team won their league with massive goal scoring and help from a few friends from Southsea Jrs!

Burger king on the way home well deserved.

USA UWH promo video from USA UnderwaterHockey on Vimeo.