EUSA Newsletter 06-2015, ISSN 1855-4571 EUSA a partner of the European Week of Sport The European Commission, represented by the Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Mr Tibor Navracsics, signed the cooperation agreements regarding the European Week of Sport with new partners on June 2, 2015 in Brussels – also with the European University Sports Association (EUSA). The signing was a part of the Launch of the Communication Campaign of the European Week of Sport (EWOS) 2015, which will be promoted through the #BeActive campaign also with the help of 25 partner organisations, EUSA being one among them. EUSA delegation consisting of its President Mr Adam Roczek, Secretary General Mr Matjaz Pecovnik and Communications and Projects Manager Mr Andrej Pisl attended the event in Brussels. The participants were the national coordinators in 31 countries and representatives of 25 partner organisations. The event was moderated by Mr Yves Le Lostecque, Head of Sport Unit, and it started with the general introduction and updates about the European Week of Sport. Presentations were done by Mr Antonio Silva Mendes, Director Youth and Sport and Mrs Susanne Hollmann, Deputy Head of Sport Unit. A more detailed presentation of the #BeActive campaign followed, first in plenary session and also with workshops on media and social media outreach. Commissioner Navracsics welcomed the participants and thanked them for their engagement. He also announced the special ambassadors for the upcoming first European Week of Sport. Footballers Clarence Seedorf and Steven Gerrard, skeet shooter Danka Bartekova and Paralympic alpine skier Marie Bochet will be the first four ambassadors promoting the Europe-wide event aimed at encouraging people to engage in sport and physical activity. The ceremonial signing with the new partners in the European Week of sport followed. On behalf of EUSA, its President Mr Roczek signed the cooperation agreement, pledging to promote the initiative, take active part in the campaign, also through EUSA events and activities. More information European Universities Games 2020 Bidding opened - 01 June 2015 01-06 The European University Sports Association (EUSA) announces the start of the bidding procedure for the 2020 European Universities Games. European Universities Games (EUG) is a multi-sport university sports competition governed by the European University Sports Association (EUSA). Order of Merit in Swedish Sport Awarded to University Sport Leader - 02 June 2015 02-06 At the Congress of the Swedish Sports Confederation, Mr Stefan Bergh, Honorary President of the Swedish University Sports Federation (SAIF) and the Vice President of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), was awarded the Highest Order of Merit in Swedish Sports. Hannover ready to host the EUC Rowing 2015 - 04 June 2015 03-06 The 9th edition of European Universities Championships Rowing will take place in Germany, in the City of Hannover from 9-12 September 2015. EUSA Technical Delegate for Rowing, Mr Josip Kostelic, travelled to there for the inspection visit on May 29 and 30. He visited the venue and checked on the services and facilities which will be provided for all participants. The inspection proved that everything is looking very good for this year’s EUC Rowing. EUSA University Sport Exhibition in Lithuania - 09 June 2015 04-06 In May 2015, the EUSA travelling exhibition on university sport was hosted in Kaunas, Lithuania. First, the participants and supporters of the XXXI SELL Student Games were able to see EUSA exhibition between May 15 and 17, 2015. After the SELL Games the Exhibition was moved to Lithuanian Sports University where it was dispayed and was accessible to the professors, teachers, lecturers, students and guests. Swiss University Sports days 2015 in Magglingen - 10 June 2015 05-06 The sport teachers and trainers of the university sports organisations in Switzerland were invited to the Federal Institute of Sports in Magglingen for their annual three-day conference. Mr Marcel Meier, Head of sports at Bern University of Applied Sciences offered a wide variety of themes in continuing education such as... Take the 2015 #MyWeek #BeActive Challenge! - 15 June 2015 06-06 European Commission opened the #MyWeek #BeActive Challenge today. This year between June and August 14, it will be possible for individuals around Europe to take part in the photo/video competition, promoting the European Week of Sport and engagement in physical activity. Scholarship opportunities for students with disabilities - 16 June 2015 07-06 Last week, on June 9th in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Cotrugli Business School (CBS), together with the European Universities Games 2016 (EUG), European University Sports Association (EUSA) and European Paralympic Committee (EPC) signed a partnership agreement, with which they launched an Online MBA scholarship project for students with disabilities in Europe. EUG2016 meeting on inclusion of students with disabilities - 16 June 2015 08-06 On June 10, 2015, the relevant partners of the European Universities Games Zagreb-Rijeka 2016 held a special meeting in Zagreb, in order to prepare the sports event for inclusion of students with impairments and disabilities. The participants discussed a wide range of topics, including the cooperation of the relevant partners, including not only the local organising committee (EUG 2016), European University Sports Association (EUSA) and the European Paralympic Committee (EPC)... Successful 10th edition of the Friendship Games - 17 June 2015 11-06 The 10th Friendship Games, an International Basketball Tournament for students, ended in a moving Closing Ceremony on the banks of the Red Sea. The anniversary event took place between May 27 and June 3, 2015 in Eilat, Israel with the cooperation of ASA - Academic Sport Association Israel and Tel Aviv University Sports Club, under the patronage of the European University Sports Association (EUSA). EUC Beach Volleyball 2015 Opened - 18 June 2015 12-06 The Opening Ceremony of the 10th European Universities Beach Volleyball Championship was held on June 17, 2015 in Larnaca, in front of a full stadium, especially arranged for the purposes of the Championship. The ceremony began with the lively entrance of the Cheerleaders, who then created a special passage for the participants to enter. EU Expert Group June meeting in Brussels - 19 June 2015 14-06 European Commission held a meeting of the Expert Group on Human Resources Development in Sport (XG HR), in the topic of volunteering, which took place on June 16, 2015 in Brussels, Belgium. European University Sports Association (EUSA) attended the meeting as an invited observer organisation, represented by its Secretary General Mr Matjaz Pecovnik. EUSA Photo Competition 2015 Opens - 21 June 2015 15-06 All participants and others involved in the European Universities Championships 2015 are invited to take part in this year's EUSA Photo Competition! Take photos during the EUSA sports events, capture the spirit of university sport and share them on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter with the #EUSAPHOTO and #BEACTIVE hashtags or send them by November 1 to stc@eusa.eu. EUC Beach Volleyball 2015 Concluded - 22 June 2015 17-06 The 10th European Universities Beach Volleyball Championship opened the season of EUSA sports events this year and was held in Larnaca, Cyprus, between June 16 and 21, 2015. The event witnessed participation of 32 university representatives from 16 countries. The finals were held on Sunday, June 21 at the main stadium, specifically prepared for the Championship. The awarding and closing ceremony followed the finals. EUC Basketball 2015 Opens - 22 June 2015 18-06 The Tito Square in Koper was flooded with young basketball players from all over Europe for the Opening ceremony of the 13th European Universities Basketball Championship on June 21; the event last until Saturday, June 27, 2015. EUC Table Tennis 2015 in full swing - 23 June 2015 19-06 The 7th European Universities Table Tennis Championship, Geneva 2015, is in full swing. The event opened on Saturday, June 20, at the Les Vernets sports hall in Geneva - the main venue of the event. Participants are composed of 16 men's and 13 women’s university teams, representing 24 universities from 14 countries. EUC Table Tennis 2015 Concludes - 24 June 2015 21-06 The 7th European Universities Table Tennis Championships concluded on Tuesday 23rd of June with the singles finals, medal awarding and closing ceremony in the Les Vernets Sports Hall in Geneva. EUSA Logotype Award 2015 - 25 June 2015 22-06 This year, the European University Sports Association (EUSA), is announcing the EUSA European Universities Championship Logotype Award. Events organisers of the core EUSA sports programme – European Universities Championships in 19 sports submitted their logos. EUSA fans and Facebook friends play an important role in the competition, as they are legible to submit their vote(s), contributing to the final selection. Registrations for EUSA Sports Events 2015 are Closing - 26 June 2015 23-06 We would like to inform you that in special agreement with the local organising committees, the European University Sports Association (EUSA) exceptionally extended the possibilities for registration for the European Universities Championships 2015 (within available capacity); in several cases the latest deadline is July 1 and July 15. EUSA and EHF meet in Vienna - 28 June 2015 24-06 European University Sports Association (EUSA) represented by its President Mr Adam Roczek and Secretary General Mr Matjaz Pecovnik met with the representatives of the European Handball Federation (EHF) on a working meeting at the EHF Headquarters in Vienna on June 26, 2015. EUSA attended anniversary celebrations of the University of Vienna - 28 June 2015 25-06 On the invitation of the University of Vienna and Unisport Austria, EUSA President Mr Adam Roczek and EUSA Secretary General Mr Matjaz Pecovnik visited Vienna from June 25-27, 2015 to attend the International University Rowing Regatta, held at the occasion of the 650th Anniversary of the University of Vienna. EUC Basketball 2015 Concluded - 29 June 2015 26-06 The 13th European Universities Basketball Championship concluded on 27th June 2015 with an exciting Closing Ceremony at Arena OS Koper in the center of the City of Koper where also the University of Primorska is situated. Over 400 participants from 24 Universities from 14 countries took part in this year’s edition of the event which started on June 20. FISU Section FISU Section ODUPA launched a new website - 16 June 2015 09-06 ODUPA, the Pan-American University Sport Federation has revamped its digital platform, changing also its domain. Similarly to EUSA, their new website has a full responsive design that enables to use digital devices such as smart phones, tablets, e-books and computers. Campus #35 available online - 17 June 2015 10-06 The 35th edition of Campus Sport, TV show produced in cooperation of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and the Eurosport, is now available also online. The latest release was shown mid June. The shows are aired on Eurosport channels in the evenings; please see www.fisu.net, www.eurosport.com or your local TV guide for exact times. FISU Scholarships 2015 - 18 June 2015 13-06 Are you a top sport university student and could use a scholarship? FISU, the International University Sports Federation has announced a scholarship programme for the academic year 2015-2016. FISU launches international volunteers programme - 24 June 2015 20-06 FISU, the International University Sports Federation, launched International FISU Volunteer Programme, open for the participation at the 2016 World University Championships. The programme, similar to the already existing EUSA volunteer programme, is open to students from all around the world who want to gain experience and further their organisational abilities. FISU offers free eplayer for media content - 30 June 2015 27-06 In order to extend the coverage and possibilities to follow the highlights of university sport events, especially in the light of the upcoming Summer Universiade Gwangju 2015, the International University Sport Federation (FISU) enabled embedding of eplayer - a video player on the websites of its members, partners and supporters. The FISU customised player, supported by Perform, also enables live streaming. What's up! Section - Student Column What's up! Section - Student Column Being a student football referee Engagement in sport and university sport in particular can be realised in several ways. You can take part as an athlete, volunteer, official, or even just a fan. This month’s Student Column makes an introduction to refereeing by Kieran Burman, a student from the UK, who is engaged in football (also) in this role. I have refereed at various levels – including Luton Town U21’s, youth football U11- U18 and University of Hertfordshire’s very own Campus Football. But no matter who is playing, it is never easy being a referee. Before the game even starts you can feel the glares from the players, managers and supporters. Everyone is watching you, waiting for the whistle to go and the game to start. Then it begins. Every player appeals for everything. Never in a game of football will every player agree with your decision. “What was that for ref?!” After his team mate kicked (on purpose and with the ball nowhere in sight) someone in the ribs is one of my personal favourite acts of disagreement. As the game goes on, and the end gets near players become desperate – whether they need to hold onto their lead or score that vital winning goal. Tempers flare, passion soars and it feels as though whoever swears the most at the referee gets a prize at the end of the game. The biggest problem that referees face is the incredible lack of respect received from a large majority of players. Even at the top, in the best leagues and competitions in the world referees are not treated with respect. Players can be seen on television swearing, arguing and acting aggressively. This is picked up in grassroots football, players as young as 11 argue, spit and swear. It’s what they see as normal. They see it as ‘a part of football’. It is enjoyable - don’t get me wrong – a lot of referees partake in entertaining and fun games where the players are just playing to have a good time, but as soon as the competition heats up people change and “Sorry ref, I was just caught in the moment” is not a valid excuse. Players, supporters and coaches alike should realise that matches could not go on without the referee and officials. Treat us with respect – we do remember. Kieran Burman is a currently studying History at the University of Hertfordshire. He regularly officiates within the University and county football programmes, as well directs a weekly Campus Football Show; based on the inter-mural football programme at the University. Are you a student with an opinion? We are looking for new contributors for our student column every month. 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