CUSAI is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Neasa Fahy O’Donnell as Assistant Head of Delegation to the Ireland team that will participate at the 2013 World University Games in Kazan, Russia (6th – 13th July).

Having so successfully undertaken the role at the last year’s World University Games in Shenzhen Neasa will bring a depth of knowledge, hands on experience, drive and commitment to the demanding role.

Neasa’s appointment also sees her again link up with Cathy Gallagher who was appointed as Head of Delegation to the Kazan Games last December.

Neasa is Senior Executive Sports Administrator at the University of Limerick.

The Office of Student Life at Dublin City University is seeking to appoint a Rugby Development Officer (part-time).  The post will work with student clubs to increase participation and competitive opportunities within Rugby.  Applications are invited from individuals with experience in coaching and club development and a sound knowledge of delivery at schools or third level education.

Period of Contract:     Aug 2012 –May 2013 (10 months)
Hours: 15 hours per week
Salary: €1,500 per month

Click here to download a detailed job description while full details of the post are available on www.dcusu.ie

Interested applicants are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae and cover letter by e-mail to yvonne.mcgowan@dcu.ie or by post to:

Yvonne McGowan
Senior Sports Development Officer
Sports Development Service
CG73 Henry Grattan Building
Dublin City University
Dublin 9

Tel: 01 700 5811

Closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday the 25th of May 2012

Interviews will take place week commencing the 4th of June 2012

Please note this is not a Dublin City University appointment.

The Canoe Intervarsities hosted by CIT and UCC Canoeing Clubs in February 2011 has been awarded the title of CUSAI Intercollegiate Event of Year for 2011.

The award was made by the Judging Panel of Aidan Kavanagh (RSCI and Chair), Drinda Jones (TCD) and Tony Peoples (DBS) following a thorough review of all applications and supporting documentation submitted, and informed by additional information and clarification received during student presentations in Trinity College yesterday afternoon, 26^thApril.

All at CUSAI would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Stephen Noonan and his colleagues on the 2011 Canoe Intervarsities Organising Committee for hosting an excellent competition. The presentation of the Intercollegiate Event of the Year Cup will be made to Stephen and his colleagues during the CUSAI Networking Event dinner on May 24th.

In awarding the 2011 title the Judging Panel thanked all the students and staff for completing the detailed application form, for collating all the supporting documentation and at a very busy time travelling to Trinity to present to the Judging Panel.

2012 Award

A reminder that Organising Committees of intervarsities held in 2012 can download the application form for the 2012 award by clicking here.

Entitled Increasing Physical Activity and Performance Through Partnership the event will feature presentations addressing the themes of increasing student physical activity levels, elite performance and developing third level centres of sporting excellence.

Speakers at this year’s event include GAA Director of Games, Pat Daly, Leinster Rugby CEO Michael Dawson, Flora Women’s Mini Marathon Race Director Pat Healy and former Irish Olympians Neal Byrne and Gary Ryan.

Delegates to the event will also receive addresses from Waterford IT researcher Annalouise Muldoon, Union of Students in Ireland Welfare Officer Scott Ahearn, Smart Travel Programme Developer Arlene Finn while online graphic designer Glen Quinn will explore the ever increasing importance of having an online presence.

The organisers of the event believe that this year’s programme includes informative, absorbing and exciting topics delivered by experts who will inspire innovative ideas ready for implementation within our colleges, NGBs or LSPs.

Early indications suggest an increased attendance at this year’s event and with limited places delegates wishing to attend are advised to book early.

The full programme and booking form can be downloaded by clicking here.

To request an application form or further information please contact NUIM Rugby Officer Dennis Bowes via email at Dennis.Bowes@nuim.ie or by mobile on 087 623 5753.

Click here to download the event poster.

The very best of luck to all participating teams and the event organisers.

Shane McGrath (DCU) retained his individual driver title but only after successfully holding off DIT’s Graham Higginbotham whose late surge just fell short of catching McGrath.

The DCU racer and 2011 leading driver went into the evening’s final round with what was considered a comfortable 10 pts lead but in the end was thankful to his teammate Jeff Dalton who held off Higginbotham to take the win and in turn hand the title to McGrath who finished down in seventh.

Dalton’s win cemented his third place in the driver’s table and in turn ensured DCU retained the team championship from DIT. CIT’s local knowledge proved a significant advantage with four of their five drivers finishing in the top 16, propelling them from seventh to third in the team standings.

Individual Driver Standing (Overall):

1. Shane McGrath (DCU A)
2. Graham Higginbotham (DIT A)
3. Jeff Dalton (DCU)

Team Standing (Overall):

1. DCU A
2. DIT A
3. CIT A

Overall driver and team points table to follow.

It was a good day for IT Carlow’s Rugby club yesterday (22 March) at the Mardyke, UCC as their senior men’s teams claimed all three CUSAI IRFU Men’s Colleges’ Rugby League division titles.

The day got off to a perfect start for IT Carlow with a hard fought 21 – 10 win over a committed NCI team in the Division 3 final. This victory was quickly followed up with a 20 points to 8 win over ITT Dublin although the final scoreline does not reflect the huge effort put in by the IT Tallaght lads.

IT Carlow’s dominance of this year’s league was complete with a brilliant 23 – 20 win over Athlone IT in the Division 1 final.  The final scoreline of 23 – 20 is a good indicator to how close this match was throughout with Carlow just holding out in what was an excellent game of rugby.

Next up now for IT Carlow Rugby club  in the CUSAI IRFU Men’s Colleges’ Leagues  is the final of the Fresher’s O Boyle Cup where they take on NUI Maynooth.

The Basketball Intervarsities will take place in the University Arena, UL on April 6th – 8th .

The Games will start on Friday @ 10:00 and run all weekend.

For further information click here to view the event web site and the here to view the Facebook page for the intervarsity.

In all forty eight teams will compete in thirteen competitions across seven sports over three days.

The Men’s Colleges’ Rugby Division 1, 2 and 3 Finals will commence proceeding at the Mardyke on Wednesday (21st) afternoon with the final round of the Karting League held in Kartworld, Watergrasshill the following day, Thurday, the 22nd.

Friday promises to be festival of sport with nine finals in all to be played: badminton (divs 2 and 3), hockey (men’s and women), pool, volleyball (men’s and women’s) and women’s rugby (divs 1 & 2).

To view the full schedule of competition over the 3 days click on the following link.

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