Performance through participation University of York Octopush Club
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Performance through participation
University of York Octopush Club
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
Octopush
Octopush
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
University of York Octopush Club
University of York Octopush Club
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
2012/2013
2012/2013
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
What our members say
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%
What our members say
What our members say
‘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’
What our members say
‘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!’
What our members say
Members would prefer a longer, more meaningful Saturday session
Another session
More competitions
More focus on skills and strategy
What our members say
What our members say
Increasing student participation
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.
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.
Increasing student participation: What attracts new members?
Increasing student participation
Improving performance in the past year:- Introduction of fitness sessions- Collaboration with external clubs and players- Competition
Improving performance
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.
Improving performance
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
Improving performance
Improving performance
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.
Performance through Participation
Performance through Participation
Focus on: 1. Sport development 2. Club development3. Individual development
Performance through Participation
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
Sport development
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.
Club development
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.
Individual development
Thank you!