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    The Athletic Union Council      

    Established in 1909/10 the Athletic Union Council, is the governing body for UCD sports clubs, functioning as a funding, regulatory, arbitration and Colours awarding body. It consists of two representatives from all clubs, one graduate and one student.

    Current President of the Athletic Union Council (known popularly as the ‘AUC’) is Mr. Gerry Horkan, Vice-President is Prof. Peter Clarke. The Hon. Treasurer is Mr. Richard Shakespeare and the Hon. Secretary is Mr. Maoiliosa O’Dubhthaigh.  These officers are joined by 13 elected representatives of the UCD sports clubs, the Executive Secretary, Ms. Suzanne Bailey and the Director of Sport, Mr. Brian Mullins (Ex-Officio), on the Executive Committee.

    The 2011/2012 Sports Clubs Representatives are:

     1   Mr. David Billings (Gaelic Games):  7162402   David.Billings@ucd.ie   
      2   Mr. Jonathan Ruddy (Badminton): 086 4041099   Jruddy90@gmail.com   
      3   Ms. Daisy Grehan (Equestrian): 087 2892378   Daisy.grehan@gmail.com   
      4   Ms. Rachel Heath (Aikido): 086 0343380   Rachel.heath@ucdconnect.ie   
      5   Ms. Lucy Matthews (Tennis):  086 2070005   Lucy.mathews@ucdconnect.ie   
      6   Mr. Oisin O’Coigligh (Tai Chi Chuan): 087 2285420   ucdtaichi@gmail.com  
      7   Mr. Patrick Gallagher (Boxing):  085 2899929   Pgallagher2005@hotmail.com   
      8   Mr. Diarmuid McNally (Soccer):  087 6951564   Diarmuid.mcnally@ucd.ie   
      9   Mr. Nicholas Hopper (Olympic Handball):   0862509328 ucdolympichandball@gmail.com                
      10   Ms. Mary Anne Doyle (Canoe):  087 1345181   Md1doyle@gmail.com   
      11   Mr. Simon Doran (Sailing): 087 6575032   Simon.doran@ucdconnect.ie   
      12   Mr. Andy Molloy (Softball): 087 9407003   Andrewmolloy1@hotmail.com   
      13   Ms. Kristina Gegenbauer  (Kite):  085 8338419   Kristina.gegenbauer@ucd.ie  

    The main functions of the AUC are:

    • The allocation of capitation funds received annually from the University to UCD clubs.
    • The provision of a support function to clubs committees, in terms of management training, advice on organizational matters, event management, sponsorship, finance, safety etc.
    • The management and organization of promotional / recruitment activities and events for UCD clubs e.g. publications, website, Sports Expo, Refreshers Day etc.
    • The provision of a point of contact for all interested parties.
    • The awarding of Colours according to specified standards laid down.
    • Arbitration where necessary between clubs.

    In addition, the AUC acts as a regulatory body ensuring that all clubs operate in accordance with the policies and procedures of the AUC, the University, National Governing Bodies of sport and the statutory agencies. 

    All clubs affiliated to the AUC have public liability cover.  The AUC also has in place personal accident cover for sports club members engaged in sporting activities with their UCD clubs. Club members should be aware that this policy is designed to provide a basic limited cover for medical expenses in the event that they are injured whilst engaged in sporting activities with their UCD club and an excess applies. It is not a health insurance programme and it does not cover any loss of earnings or surgery costs that may be incurred following any injury. Students are strongly advised to consult the terms and conditions of the cover to ensure that it is adequate for their needs.  Details of the insurance cover and claim forms are available from the Executive Secretary. UCD Rugby players should note that they are covered under a separate policy arranged by the UCD Rugby Club.

    Any queries relating to current clubs or establishing new clubs should be sent to Suzanne.bailey@ucd.ie or tel. 7162208.

    More information on the AUC..... 

    The Students Consultative Forum
    The Athletic Union Council joins the Students Union, the University Societies and the UCD Students Club to make up the Students Consultative Forum, which is chaired by the Vice President for Students Dr. Martin Butler. This is the "umbrella body" which oversees the allocation of capitation funds to the various areas of student activities, including sport and it also provides an opportunity for clubs and societies, as well as the Union and Student Club to air their views on matters relevant to student life. 

    UCD AUC Sports Awards  
    The UCD AUC Sports  Awards ceremony is held every summer to honour the sportsmen and women who bring honour and prestige to the University by their achievements on the sporting fields and arenas of Ireland and abroad. Teams or individuals winning nationally recognised titles or intervarsity trophies are honoured at the function as well as students who receive national or representative honours. This year more than three hundred students will be honoured at the UCD Sports Awards Ceremony organised by the AUC. 

    The Colours of the University   
    The official UCD playing colours are St. Patrick's Blue and Saffron (commonly interpreted as 'light' or 'Dublin' blue and amber). These colours were first adopted by the AUC in 1910, and replaced the brown, green and yellow of the Catholic University. Strangely in the early years, the Soccer Club continued to wear black and white. The Hurling Club wore saffron and green while only the Rugby Club complied with the new colours sporting blue and saffron hoops. Nowadays, modern sportswear design incorporates the St. Patrick's Blue and Saffron with more fashionable effect. A number of clubs prefer to choose their own distinctive colour combinations, together with the official UCD logo, rather than stick to the traditional colours.



    UCD Leisure Wear
    An exciting new range of UCD leisure wear has recently been launched by the University incorporating the new University brandmark. The UCD range includes t-shirts, polo-shirts, 
    polar-fleece tops, sweatshirts, rugby shirts and hoodies. It is anticipated that new designs and colours will added to the range on a regular basis. Items can be purchased from the Students Union Shop beneath the Library. 

    Be proud of your University .... wear the logo and don't forget that UCD leisure wear makes a very nice gift!