Passed by: Senedd
Passed on: 28/10/2024
Policy lapses: 28/10/2027
Status: We are Working on it.
Officer Responsible: Opportunities Officer
This Policy Lapsed and was brought back again.
Details
Often at university, sport is not seen as a priority. Especially considering that large parts of the campus are in need of renovation. With the new Vice-Chancellor, and the latest executive team, now is the opportunity to emphasize the importance of having our sports and facilities on an equal standard with other competing universities. The university has invested some money in the Arts Centre, and was able to build the Sports Dome. However, investment in the gym does not make up for a lack of investment in sports facilities.
• We still don't have a hockey field.
• The swimming pool has been the same for 80 years and is not big enough for BUCS.
• There are holes in the walls of the squash court.
• Mold is a big problem in the Sports Cage
• The tennis courts are in dire need of repair
• The running route only has two lanes, far from being sufficient for people to compete
• We do not have facilities for athletic field activity.
• The 3G is not big enough either with the extras needed for BUCS (eg a stage).
The University has an impossible plan for the sports facilities and the Opportunities Officer must start working on this now and for the foreseeable future to ensure that the facilities are available to meet the training and competition needs of our incredible and diverse number. of sports clubs.
View the original Termination Policy
Submitted by: Tiff McWilliams
Original Policy
Summary
Priority Number One: Redevelop our sporting facilities
Details
The Students' Union should support any redevelopments of sporting facilities in the upcoming years. As a number one priority.
In the past, we have seen redevelopment of Accommodation blocks, Lecture halls and research campuses. (Fferm Penglais 2015, Pantycelyn 2020; HO C22 2019; AIEC 2020 ongoing).
The one thing Aberystwyth University is lacking is adequate sporting facilities for all of our Union Sports Clubs and students. Whether this be for a team sport or for individual use.
The sports centre and hall are not fit for purpose for our current student body, the impact of covid has made this apparent. The sports centre building is 2nd building that was ever built here on Penglais and is incredibly outdated for its purpose. Credit is due to the Sports Centre staff team for maximising the output they get from their facilities. But we believe now the time has come to invest money in to developing sports facilities that are fit for our ever active student body.
Submitted by: Bruce Fraser Wight
Updates
| Action Taken |
Name and Role |
Date |
| Worked with sports centre and University to agree funding to redevelop changing rooms Sports dome is currently being built to free up the sports hall again Taken part in County wide feasibility study exploring combined enhanced facilities, Our Opportunities Officer has met with the Head of Estates and key sports staff to explore this. |
Tiff (Opportunities Officer 2023-25) |
November 2023 |
| A new dome equipped with lots of gym facilities has been constructed for use by students and the community. Please note that some hours are reserved for members only, but students residing in university accommodation can enjoy free access to the gym. |
Tiff (Opportunities Officer 2023-25) |
June 2024 |
| The Opportunities Officer serves on the Space Management Committee, which oversees facilities, including sports venues. |
Tiff (Opportunities Officer 2023-25) |
June 2024 |
| The opportunities Officer will be having a conversation with the VC about the importance of Sport |
Tiff (Opportunities Officer 2023-25) |
June 2024 |
| This policy lapsed and was brought back again |
Tiff (Opportunities Officer 2023-25) |
November 2024 |
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