Nominations: Nominations closed
Voting: Voting open
Election
In order to vote for this position, you must be a member of a Union-affiliated Sports Club for 28 days.
Five positions are available, which will aid the Sports Officer in developing the following areas!
- Sports Night - Being a point of contact for Milkshake promoters/ SU bar managers and passing on student feedback.
- Campaigns - Working closely with TeamUCL staff to lead the way on new and existing campaigns.
- Alumni & Events -Expanding our alumni networks through the Mandy Walker games and supporting fundraising initiatives at a club level, working to increase the engagement of our mass-participation events like the campus run, and the swimathon.
- Volunteering & Workforce Development - Supporting clubs to expand their volunteering initiatives and developing and supporting our student coaching network.
- Facilities - Being a contact for advocating for better facilities for TeamUCL and attending the Somers Town Sports Centre User Group and Bloomsbury Fitness User Group, representing students.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact su.elections@ucl.ac.uk.
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Candidates
This year, I have held the positions of Gymnastics President, Netball Events Secretary, and Netball Captain. I can confidently say that each of these roles has taught me transferable skills such as leadership, organisation, and advocacy which would benefit the position of sports rep. Through both being a member of, and on the committees of these two clubs, I have an insight into how sports clubs run at UCL. I feel that I would be able to adequately advocate for smaller developing clubs, and more established clubs that have such a huge effect on student life at UCL.
I would love to bring even more focus to campaigns at UCL to get students involved in sports. My time at UCL would have been vastly different without the impact of TeamUCL, and through campaigns like Project Active, I believe there is even more scope to get people involved. A huge number of students attend Scala, and the focus of Sports Night could be more closely aligned with members of sports clubs at UCL; an earlier released ticket for sports clubs (as we all know how allusive those £3 tickets are...) would allow TeamUCL sports club easier opportunities for Wednesday night socials.
Sport has shaped my time at UCL, and I want to represent students to ensure TeamUCL is as inclusive and impactful as possible. With experience in two very different clubs, I understand both challenges and successes within TeamUCL. I will advocate for initiatives that enhance participation, accessibility, and club experiences. Whether you’re a dedicated athlete, or looking to make some new friends through sports clubs, I’ll work to make sport at UCL welcoming, rewarding, and fun for everyone.
Every sporting event, from casual grass volleyball to BUCS finals, is filled with energy. I want to share my knowledge of volleyball and my passion for all sports with our entire community. I aim to lead TeamUCL in creating new campaigns that make sports more inclusive and accessible to everyone. Just as sitting volleyball introduced a new aspect of the sport and grass volleyball provided a more casual, safe space for players, I want to bring variations of the sports we love to different places, ensuring everyone feels included in UCL sports.
Throughout my three years at UCL, I’ve developed a strong passion for sports and community. Having led the Volleyball Society as both Higher Education Volleyball Officer in my second year and as Vice President in my third year, I’ve been inspired to increase my involvement in volleyball events. Leading sitting volleyball during Disability History Month and reffing TeamUCL’s social league has extended my outreach beyond the volleyball society. My passion for outreach and involvement is what I'll bring to this role.
I’m excited to run as your sports rep. Over three years at UCL, I’ve met amazing people and experienced phenomenal events organised by UCL students. I’ve also had the chance to lead and organise my own events. Many words describe these events—competitive, intense, fun—but one always stands out: Grit. Along with my organisational skills, I bring a deep sense of pride about being a UCL student—more specifically, a UCL athlete. I’m proud to represent UCL and will bring my grit and abilities to every event I’m involved in.
Having been involved with TeamUCL for two years and serving as the current President for UCL Badminton Club, I've led the club to significant improvement in both team and social aspects. The team achieved outstanding performance in BUCS, while the social side introduced new activities and successfully expanded into UCL East to boost engagement. Having never missed a BUCS match in two years with Badminton Men's 1st, I’ve shown my dedication and my passion for sport. As Sports Rep, I am committed to bridging the gap between clubs and admin, drawing on my experience as an athlete.
If elected, I aim to work closely with TeamUCL staff to lead a variety of new and existing campaigns like This Girl Can, All Jokes Aside etc, making it easier and more accessible for students to participate in hosting and joining events. I will focus on ensuring campaigns are relevant, inclusive, and engaging. I aim to improve the communication between clubs and TeamUCL in delivering the events to ensure better participation and fulfilment. My goal is to increase involvement across UCL's sporting community and create a positive, lasting impact for all students involved.
With over 10 years in sports, especially badminton, I’ve honed my leadership and dedication. Seeing growth through small contributions drives me—helping others and making their day easier brings me true fulfilment. As your Sports Rep, I’m passionate about breaking down barriers and making sports accessible to everyone. I’m committed to building a community where sports are celebrated and feel like a second home. I’m always reachable, open to feedback, and committed to improving your sports experience. You’ve got enough to juggle with studies, so let’s make sports your happy place—together.
I've spent the past 2 years organising and partaking in sports—I've been the 7-a-side secretary for the UCL Red Star FC for both my first and second year and the Sports Secretary for the Law Society this year. I am very familiar with the booking process at both Somers Town and Corams, which would make organising larger games and admin tasks very easy for me. I am also a Sports and Fitness Assistant at the TeamUCL gym which means I bring a lot of insight to this role. Aside from this I am very approachable and social and work well in teams which is important for collaboration in this role.
I hope to boost engagement in sporting events especially in the capacity of the Alumni and Events role. To do this, I would implement regular communications with interested alumni. I would aim to discuss ways to do this in the Activities Zones and work closely with the Sports Officer to understand where I would be able to make the most impact. I have already organised inter-society, faculty and alumni games this year as well as 3 law intervarsities. My goals are backed with experience in this regard and my deep understanding of sports and boosting engagement at UCL are vital to achieving them
As someone who has actively engaged in sports and related activities by working at the TeamUCL gym and representing Red Star FC in games as well as partaking in fundraising for the society as part of Movember, I clearly exhibit a lot of tenacity for the various aspects of this role. If I'm elected, I will be committed to improving the quality and attendance of events and assist the other reps and the Sports Officer wherever possible. I also play a variety of other sports and am a big advocate of the positive impact of engaging in physical activity on one's mental wellbeing.
Having been highly involved in TeamUCL for two years, I'm very familiar with its operations. I served as Badminton Club's Treasurer & Women's Captain this year; under my leadership, we won the Women's Premier and LUSL mixed league and qualified for the European Universities Championships for the first time ever, increased social membership by >20%, expanded to UCL East, increased weekly socials from 2x to 5x a week, introduced social coaching, and organised new events and collaborations. I bring experience and fresh ideas to the table, and am keen to work together to make things even better!
First, as my club's greatest struggle this year has been booking courts, I hope to look into how we can provide better support for clubs regarding facilities. Second, I hope to increase communication between the clubs and staff, ensuring our athletes know the kinds of support available. Third, I hope to increase cohesiveness, creating an atmosphere similar to Varsity (where we see ourselves not as individual teams but one TeamUCL) that starts during and continues throughout the BUCS season. We should bring the captains together, or replicate the Varsity promotional initiatives, earlier on!
I've proven myself as a competent and communicative leader who isn't afraid to go the extra mile for her players. I love my club, but I'm also super invested in our collective success as one TeamUCL — I'm ready to listen to and advocate for you. Specifically, I believe improving access to close facilities will facilitate (haha) team spirit and mutual support amongst our clubs — that's an area in which we lag behind the campus unis that have sports centres.
I play badminton after all — let me be the racket that serves you. For better support, better facilities, and better cohesion, vote for me!