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Stan Calvert Champions 2010

Ranked 10th in BUCS 08/09

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Welcome the Newcastle Athletic Union (AU) - the following web pages are designed to give you all the information you will need about sport at Newcastle.

Our Athletic Union currently boasts one of the most diverse ranges of sporting options in the Country, providing facilities on a broad range of levels; from outstanding athletes who compete at an international standard, to those who simply wish to get fit and have fun. In recent years, a dramatic improvement has been seen, not only in national recognition (we are currently 10th in the BUCS rankings), but also in terms of the opportunities available to all of our students.

Moreover, the Athletic Union is continually expanding with the number of clubs and members increasing year on year. At present, you can choose to compete for over 57 different sports clubs, from traditional sports such as Rugby, Football, Hockey and Netball, to more diverse alternatives such as Ultimate Frisbee and Skydiving. Nevertheless, regardless of discipline, all proudly represent the University under the collective term of 'Team Newcastle'.

The annual varsity competition was held on Sunday February 28th 2010 and was the most widely anticipated clash of the year. The Stan Calvert Cup saw Team Newcastle take on local rivals Northumbria University in 22 different sports in an attempt to secure what is deemed the biggest and most contested victory in the sporting calendar.

The one day event sees over 1500 athletes battling at venues all over the city, culminating in the final rugby match at Gateshead International Stadium where both teams dream of lifting the coveted trophy. Unfortunately the weather prevented the final rugby match from taking place but this did not stop Team Newcastle from storming to a comprehensive Victory, winning the competition 83.25-32.25, the largest margin in the history of the trophy!

After having held the the trophy for the last two years the result allowed Team Newcastle to become the first side to win for a record breaking three years in a row- a remarkable achievement!

The Athletic Union's biggest strength is without a doubt the fact that it is student led. This allows students the opportunity to not only get involved in, but feel ownership over the mechanisms and driving forces that push the Athletic Union onwards and upwards. I am sure that with the continued positive working relationship with, and backing of the Sports Centre, Team Newcastle will continue to raise our standards even higher over the coming year.

How do I get involved with the AU?

For information on any of the Athletic Union club or sport in general, you can contact me directly on the links below, or go direct to the sport of choice, all details are on this site in the 'list of clubs':

E: au.union@ncl.ac.uk

T: 0191 239 3923
M: 07803 024156

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Vicky