Frequently Asked Questions

Joining a Club Development sports club

· What does my Club Development fee pay for?
Your £10 membership covers a host of essential aspects for competitive sport, including your Insurance, First Aid, BUCS affiliation, two members of Club Development staff, training and development, Performance Sport services, Marketing and PR support and more!

· What does the Club Fee pay for?
Each Club has its own fee from £50 upwards, and goes towards the fundamental costs your sport incurs ~ from coaching and facility hire to transport and equipment.

You will pay your Club Development and Club fee at the same time at the Munrow Sports Centre. You have to pay both fees to be able to take part in any sports club training session or competition.

· I am not a University of Birmingham Student, can I compete for a club?
No.

· Can I join more than one club?
Yes. You will only pay the Club Development fee once, but you have to pay the club fee for every sport that you wish to join.

· What if I join after Christmas?
There is no reduction in fees if you join later on in the year. Membership runs from 1st August ~ 31st July each year.

· Does my membership cover the gym and pool at the Munrow Sports Centre?
No.

Associated Costs

· Do I get any money towards Physiotherapy?
Yes. You may be entitled to subsidy towards two sessions; there is a set budget so you must come to the Sports Development office before you book an appointment. See Policies, Procedures and Documents for further details on the claim form.

· Can I claim back other expenses for competing, i.e. petrol, food, equipment?
You need to ask your Club Captain or Treasurer if there is money in the budget for these claims.

· I have represented my Country this year – will I receive any expenses back?
Yes. You may be eligible to receive money from the AU for international representation. Refer to Policies, Procedures and Documents for a claim form.

General

· Who is the Student Representative for Sport?
Each year a Vice President for Sport is elected by students, and is your voice on any sporting issues. The Vice President can be found in the Guild of Students or the Sport Development Office (top corridor, Munrow Sports Centre), or contact them on 0121 251 2339, vps@guild.bham.ac.uk.

· How do I find out where fixtures are being played?
Visit the Sports Development Office on the top corridor, Munrow Sports Centre and ask for Adrian Scriven. He has all BUCS fixture details.

· If I want to become a volunteer what do I do?
Whether you want to volunteer time for your own club, another sport or for a completely different project, contact the Volunteer Development Manager, Gary Yates on 0121 414 2274, g.p.yates@bham.ac.uk.

· I think I am eligible for a Sports Scholarship. What should I do?
You need to contact the Sports Scholarship Manager, Luke Gunn on 0121 414 4519 or l.s.gunn@bham.ac.uk. You can also visit the Scholarships web pages.

· How do I get involved in a Committee?
All the information you need on each committee and how to apply for a position can be found on the Club committees web page.

Contacts

If you have any further questions, please contact:

Adrian Scriven (Club Development Officer) on 0121 414 3870, a.r.scriven@bham.ac.uk.

Chris Anthony (Club Development Manager) on 0121 414 6712, c.j.anthony.1@bham.ac.uk.