My Manifesto
Take a look at my orginal manifesto that was written when running for SU Sports officer.
Manifesto
Completed
- Develop and renew the Strength & Conditioning programs offered by Team Bath.
- Worked with the Department of Sports Development and Recreation (DSDR) to develop an S&C offer for student clubs. This offer is now live, however has experienced issues with capacity due to high demand.
- Encourage and support the development of an inclusive and diverse sporting environment.
- This is a very broad and ongoing piece of work, but some developments include:
- Bath Active launched the Daily Mile: an initiative based on promoting physical activity and wellbeing, that is zero cost, zero commitment and accessible to all students, including distanced learners.
- Varsity had a quiet zone, for any students who needed a break from the crowds.
- Launch a showcase initiative aimed at increasing spectator support at home games.
- Launched a pilot ‘showcase game’ during fresher’s week, which has paved the way for other events.
- Offer gameday experience packages (inc. pyrotechnics, DJs and half-time entertainment), using in-house production.
- There are now pathways for various student groups to be involved in the gameday experience.
- Provide committees with opportunities for networking and support.
- Ran a Committee Workshop focussing on finance management and the SU finance structure.
In Progress
- Maintain fair financial management and support clubs throughout the year.
- This work included making improvements and streamlining the club finance process, ensuring clear communication with the SU and Clubs.
- The club budget process has been reworked to improve clarity. Work is continuing into the next year with the implementation of a new finance system, which will eradicate the paper forms.
- On top of that I have been supporting clubs with managing their finances throughout the year.
- Host regular one-to-one meetings with committees and student leaders.
- Have offered and provided 1:1 support to all SU clubs. SU clubs can book meetings through calendar invites as they see fit. Typically, this support has focussed on finances and club management, however these sessions are for the clubs to set the agenda.
- Lobby for expanded and improved storage facilities.
- Kickstarted an evaluation and clear-out of the Founder’s Hall storage facilities. The aim is to create additional space for club equipment as well as increasing accessibility. This process has now been built into the Top 10 and the expectation is to apply this process to all student group storage facilities.
- Work is continuing as part of the top 10.
Progress Halted
- Develop clear guidelines for gender eligibility across all sports.
- The Supreme Court ruling has caused complications for this manifesto point. The original plan was to create a charter to support all students in understanding their options for integrating into sports at the SU. This work is on hold until comprehensive guidance is provided.
- There have however been discussions with BUCS, who are monitoring gender eligibility across all BUCS sports, about making this information more readily available.
- Run athlete forums, to ensure the student voice is heard.
- Project never took off due to low interest.
- Launch a series of inter-club sporting challenges and tournaments; aimed at raising community spirit at Bath.
- Project never took off due to low interest.