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The University of York Octopush Club saw growth over the past year, with membership up 38% and midweek session attendance rising 53%. The club fulfilled Sportivate funding requirements exceeding goals and had its best results in five years at the national competition. Members enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere and social aspect of the sport. The club aims to continue attracting new members and providing development opportunities through additional training sessions and competitions.
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- 1. University ofYork Octopush Club
- 2. The most fun you can have at the bottom of a pool Six-a-side Anaerobic Mixed teams Non-contact Few injuries Invented in the UK in the 50’s
- 4. Most recently re-founded in 2006 Have been told of clubs at the university as early as the 1990’s Helped set up the current junior club Close co-operation with the juniors
- 6. 33 members – up by 38% yoy New, own-financed fitness session Midweek session attendance up 53% Saturday attendance down 14% Fulfilled Sportivate requirements by 180% First time at national Nautilus competition – won the hearts Best results at student nationals in five years
- 8. 89% find us welcoming or very welcoming 100% of new members found the experience good or very good 100% of those going to the student nationals found it a very good experience
- 9. 30-40% of our student membership are EU or international students The two most important factors for those buying membership were the sport itself and the atmosphere of the club The £15 package that Sportivate allowed us to offer new members was important or very important to 82%
- 11. ‘Very friendly, welcoming and supportive committee. Made to feel welcome despite not playing before. Encouraged to improve and have fun at all times’ ‘I think the 15 pounds for t-shirt, membership and five sessions gives a nice attraction for many people as it doesn’t sound expensive and those worried about money will most likely try it. After five sessions all people probably get into the octopush and cant leave it because its too fun :D’
- 12. ‘Have absolutely loved my experience this year and never expected a casual search through YUSU sports to finish up like this. Octopush was the only sport I felt would be welcoming enough to turn up to alone. It has also got me through a very stressful year at university as it was the only place I could escape ongoing problems at home and university.Thank you so much for all of your support and I can't wait until the end of the Easter holidays to play again!’
- 13. Members would prefer a longer, more meaningful Saturday session Another session More competitions More focus on skills and strategy
- 15. We help previously less active students become involved in sports Why students decide to play Octopush at York: - the laid-back atmosphere of the club. - the nature of the sport. - catering for all levels of ability.
- 16. Sportivate played a key role in attracting new members. Curiosity and the free sessions are the main reasons for people to try Octopush for the first time. The two main reasons why new members decide to buy membership is because of the sport itself and the atmosphere of the club.
- 18. Improving performance in the past year: - Introduction of fitness sessions - Collaboration with external clubs and players - Competition
- 19. Many top class Octopush players play every day by attending sessions in different clubs. Students often do not have the time or money to do so. The introduction of an extra fitness session played a key role in achieving the results we obtained at Nationals.
- 20. Midweek session attendance has increased by 53% in the last year. Saturday attendance has decreased by 14% in the past academic year. Main reasons why people do not go to Saturday sessions: - the session is too short - session is hard to get to
- 22. Our aims: - increase membership within the club and the sport - provide more opportunities for members to improve. - continue to make Octopush a fun and enjoyable experience.
- 24. Focus on: 1. Sport development 2. Club development 3. Individual development
- 25. Our aims to develop the sport as a whole: - to better integrate student clubs in the BOA. - BUCS. - Encourage and help alumni join or set up local/student clubs where they work or continue their studies
- 26. What can be done to help the University of York Octopush Club develop: - Outreach within the student community. - Involvement with local junior club. - Outreach through Roses and/or other varsity events. - Investigate the possibility of setting up an alumni fund. - Continue Sportivate involvement. - More BOA referee and coaching courses.
- 27. How to help individual players to improve and develop new skills: - longer and/or additional sessions. - providing a coach on Saturday sessions. - more competitions with external clubs.