sports & recreation at wit

Welcome to WIT from everyone involved in sport and a very special welcome if you are a new student, staff or

graduate.

Sport and recreation play an important part in the life of the Institute and with the start of a new academic year, now

is the time to get involved.

You have the opportunity to join one of our many sports clubs or societies offering a wide range of indoor and outdoor

activities.

The first and second phases of our new sports centre on our West Campus at Carriganore are complete; with the

pitches and dressing rooms open since March of 2010.

Best wishes to you all for the coming year.

Michael Evans

Sport and Recreation Manager

Welcome to Sport & Recreation at WIT

Introduction . . . . 3

WIT Sports Clubs . 4

Hurling Club . . 4

Camogie Club . . 5

Ladies’ Football Club . . . . . . 6

Men’s Football Club . . . . . . 6

Handball Club . . 7

Basketball Club . 7

Men’s Rugby Club . . . . . . 8

Ladies Rugby Club . . . . . . 8

Badminton Club . 9

Table Tennis Club . . . . . . 9

Cricket Club . . 9

Kickboxing Club . 9

Karate Club . . . 9

Athletics’ Club . 10

Equestrian Club 11

Hockey Club . . 11

Golf Club . . . . 12

Motor Sport Club . . . . . . 12

Skiing Club . . . 13

Kayaking Club . 13

Sailing Club. . . 14

Surf Club . . . . 15

Swimming Club . 15

Men’s Soccer . . 16

Ladies’ Soccer . 16

Ultimate Frisbee . . . . . 17

Societies in WIT . . 18

Joining a Club or Society . . . . . . 19

Sports’ Facilities . . 20

WIT Sports’ Campus . . . . . . 21

Others Facilities . . 23

WIT Sports’ Scholarships. . . . 24

Clubs & Societies Recognition Awards . . . . . . 26

Quick Guide to Courses at WIT . . . . . . 27

WIT Sport & Recreation Roll of Honour 1998 to 2010 . . . . . . . 31

Contact Details:

Michael Evans,Sport & Recreation Manager

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (051) 302238

Robin Croke,Clubs & Societies Officer


Phone: (051) 302238

Conor Phelan,GAA Development Officer


Phone: (051) 302239

Michelle Mullally/Donna DrohanFitness Suite


Phone: (051) 302484

Sports Scholarship Office


Phone: (051) 834132

Contents

Sport and Recreation play an important part in college

life. In Waterford Institute of Technology a diverse range

of sports clubs and recreational activities are available

to all students regardless of ability or commitment.

The opportunity is there to join one or more of over

thirty clubs registered each year. The Institute has a

tremendous history in sport. The GAA Club is the best

known and most successful and while Camogie and

Football, Men’s and Ladies, are very strong, Hurling

is the major success story. Having won the Fitzgibbon

Cup for the fi rst time in 1992 the club has gone on to

win it on seven more occasions including 2008.

While GAA has been the major sport in the Institute,

since the clubs foundation over twenty-fi ve years ago,

a lot of work has gone into all of the Institute’s other

major sports such as Soccer, Rugby, Athletics and

Basketball over the past number of years. There is also

a lot of support for all of the other sports, and in some

cases these clubs have very strong membership bases

and represent the Institute in Intervarsity competitions

very successfully. Examples of such sports include

Kayaking, Swimming, Sailing and Badminton. There

are also a large number of Societies in the Institute

covering the three main areas Academic, Cultural

and Political. The largest and most active society

in the Institute is the Business Society followed by

the Engineering Society, there are also a number of

Cultural Societies such as the Chinese Society and

Irish Traditional Music Society. Most of the Country’s

Political Parties have a Society in the Institute.

All of the Sport and Recreational Clubs and Societies

in WIT are run through the Clubs and Societies Offi ce.

The clubs and societies offi ce plays a key role in the life

of the Institute, assisting students in the organisation

and running of these clubs and societies. If you need

help or advice on any particular activity please do not

hesitate to call into the offi ce to discuss it. We have a

full time co-ordinator to assist you with any help you

may need to organise your particular activity. Whatever

club or society you join, the enjoyment, friendship and

comraderie of being involved is an experience which

cannot be repeated and shouldn’t be missed, so get

involved in some of the sporting and social activities

of the Institute and see college life from a different

angle.

The environment of WIT strives to provide our students

with an opportunity to develop all of their talents in

an effort to produce well-rounded graduates that can

succeed in all walks of life. With a selection of clubs

catering for outdoor fi eld sports, indoor, water sports

and martial arts, there will be something to interest

everyone and at every level.

Contact Details:

Telephone: (051) 302238

E-mail: [email protected]

Offi ce Hours: 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Monday to Friday.

Introduction

Hurling

WIT Hurling club has had great

success in recent times winning 8

Fitzgibbon titles since 1992. The club

also has very active intermediate

and juniors team as well as two

fresher teams. It is a great club to

be involved in as all the members

are friendly and welcoming. The

hurling club puts great emphasis

on all players enjoying themselves

win or lose. A number of top inter-

county stars today first came to

prominence representing WIT

in the Fitzgibbon Cup including,

Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh, JJ Delaney

and Henry Shefflin.

“The Hurling Club is an excellent

club. Everybody gets on so well

across the all GAA codes, it’s like

one big family. Playing colleges

hurling with WIT is definitely a step

up in intensity from county minor

and under 21 and a great stepping

stone to the inter-county senior

panels”

-Noel Connors, Waterford

Hurler and 2010 All-Star.

Contact: [email protected]: 051-302239

WIT Sports Clubs

CamogieWIT Camogie club is a vibrant and

progressive club that caters for both

the elite and recreational athlete.

The club has two fresher teams,

a division 2 team and a division 1

team that enters the prestigious

Ashbourne Cup every year. The

club has won the Ashbourne Cup in

2009, 2010 and 2011. The club is

continuously open to new members

who are looking to develop their

camogie skills or simply keep fit

and have fun.

“Winning the Ashbourne Cup was

amazing, all of the hard work that

was put in throughout the year

paid off. Playing and training with

top class camogie players in WIT

from other counties brings the best

out of you”

-Katrina Parrock, Wexford

Camogie Player and 2010

All-Star.


Men’s FootballThe men’s football club is a great club that provides

opportunities for players of all standards to play the game.

It currently has 2 fresher teams, an intermediate team and

a senior team. The club welcomes all new members and the

emphasises is placed on the enjoyment element of playing.

“The football club has made big strides in the last few years

and it is getting closer to silverware. There is a great buzz

within the club and its great to be a part of it”

-Chris O’Connor, Meath Senior Footballer.

Contact: [email protected] Phone: 051-302239

Ladies FootballLadies football in WIT is on the rise

and the club is well established in

3rd level competitions. The club

has gone from strength to strength

in the last number of years, with

fresher, junior and senior teams.

Players from all corners of Ireland

compete for the college and with

players of all levels of ability from

junior to senior inter county, the

club has fostered a great spirit in

the past few seasons. In 2011 the

club achieved success by winning

the Giles Cup for the first time in

its history. All are welcome to get

involved, be it playing or even in

club administration.

Contact: [email protected]

Phone: 051-302239

Handball The WIT Handball club is a club

going from strength to strength

after successful competitions over

the last few years. It is a fast and

traditional sport that requires good

hand eye coordination and fitness.

There are lots of different grades so

there are options for all. Beginners

are most certainly welcome.


BasketballThe club has both male and

female teams competing in the

Basketball Ireland College Leagues

and the Intervarsity’s tournament

every year. The club has a strong

history of achievement in 3rd

level competitions and has had a

number of top class players and

teams in the recent past. The club

is still developing and its aim is to

compete at the highest level in all

competitions within the next few

years.

Contact:

[email protected]

Phone: 051-302238

Ladies RugbyWIT Ladies Rugby club is a club

with a strong tradition and two of

our recent graduates have gone

on to represent Ireland. Our club

welcomes those who have never

played before and our main aim is

to work hard and enjoy playing the

sport. Come and talk to any of us

at the Ladies Rugby Club stand on

Clubs and Societies Open Day or

get in touch with the club, contact

details are below.

Contact:

[email protected] Phone: 051-302238

Men’s RugbyRugby in WIT has been a huge

success story over the past few

years, the club being crowned

both senior and fresher All Ireland

Colleges champions on a number

of occasions recently. We are

always looking for new players so

sign up for Men’s Rugby Club this

year and be part of a progressive

and successful club here in the

Institute.

Contact:

[email protected]

Phone: 051-302238

Table TennisAn established and successful club within the college, table tennis has proved to be quite a success. It aims to establish a club which people can compete, socialise and improve or develop their table tennis skills. With training in the sports hall every week there is a room to develop all these skills, and with an intervarsity tournament every year and yearly competitions it will surely prove an enjoyable and

challenging club to take part in.

Contact:

[email protected]

Phone: 051-302238

Cricket WIT Cricket club is a relatively

new club, which caters for both

the beginner and the elite level

cricketer. With the new Cricket pitch

opened in the WIT West Campus,

this is a club that is sure to thrive

and grow in the coming years.

For further information about this

club, call into Clubs and Societies

or contact us on clubs and societies

registration day.

Contact:

[email protected]

Phone: 051-302238

BadmintonThe club competes in the inter

college’s league and intervarsity’s

competition every year. The club

caters for both the serious and

recreational player, irrespective

of your ability. WIT Badminton

club has a strong social side

and is extremely welcoming of

newcomers with tailored training

sessions provided for new comers

throughout the year.

Contact:

[email protected]: 051-302238

KickboxingThe club gives male and female students access to kickboxing and self defence classes. Students who are successful will have the opportunity to travel and represent the WIT kickboxing club in open tournaments. With a strong emphasis on fitness and enjoyment this club always attracts a large number of members, both male and female, and hopes to continue its growth this year once again.

Contact:


KarateA club that is now well established here in WIT, the club has tasted success on the 3rd level scene in the past number of years. The aims of the club include: Teaching the traditional methods of karate, fostering the character development of its members through training, compete in intervarsity competitions, fitness training and encouraging a strong friendly atmosphere among all its members. As well as basic training we also cover self-defence, fitness training and competition style sparring for intervarsity throughout the country. Another part of the club tradition is that all our members get together regularly and socialise outside of club hours!

Contact:

[email protected]

Phone: 051-302238

Athletics

We cater for all types of athlete – from the experienced

and highly ambitious to the new and untested individual.

We believe that whether an athlete is successful or not

he/she should enjoy their experiences within the club.

The WIT Athletic Club is based on a three-point ethic:

run, enjoyment and success. WIT Athletic Club has

been extremely successful in recent years, establishing

itself as one of the strongest sporting clubs within the

institute and as one of the country’s leading third level

athletic clubs.


EquestrianThe equestrian club has a good membership base of both experienced and novice riders, the club caters for all categories of riders; from beginners to those competing on the international stage. There is a great team spirit among the group and all members’ work together to make the club a success. There is a strong desire in all our riders to improve their level of skill and the level of self-motivation and encouragement can be felt on all our outings. The club aims to teach people how to ride competently and safely while also gaining the added benefit of the pleasure and enjoyment of riding.

Contact:

[email protected]

Phone: 051-302238

Hockey

Seen as one of the developing clubs in the Institute, the WIT Hockey Club

hope to build its membership base in the coming season. Being a mixed club,

it caters for both beginners and competitive players. This is an excellent

chance to keep fit and also to have a great time at many of our social

nights.

Contact:


GolfWIT Golf club plays out of a

number of student friendly golf

courses within the Waterford area.

This is a club which has seen its

membership grow rapidly in recent

years and caters for golfers of all

handicaps, with team practices

organised in preparation for all

intervarsity competitions. WIT

Golf Club compete in the 3rd level

Munster League and hopes to place

a greater importance on developing

the skills of both the golfer of high

and low handicaps in the coming

seasons.


Motor SportWIT Motor Sport Club is one of the

best run clubs in the Institute and

has grown in strength each year

of its existence. The main event

each year is the “WIT Drivers

Championship”, there are seven

rounds in the championship and

drivers score points based on their

placing at the outings organised

by the club at Kiltorcan and

Tipperary Raceways. Many exciting

and fiercely contested races were

had by all with some season long

rivalries being decided at the last

race of the season for a share of

the prizes.

Contact:


SkiingThe WIT Ski Club’s main aim

is to provide students with an

opportunity to learn how to ski.

Over the last number of years the

club have travelled Andorra, France

and Austria for an enjoyable week

on the slopes. Plans are already

underway for next year’s events,

which should prove to be just as

exciting as last years. Joining is

easy! Just come along on clubs and

societies day.

Contact:


Kayaking

Over the past few years the aim of the Kayak Club was to bring one of the

fastest growing adventure sports in Ireland today to Waterford. We have

increased our membership year on year and into the future we aim to gain

National and International recognition for Waterford Institute of Technology

Kayak Club as a force to be reckoned with. Competing against some of

the best-funded and facilitated Colleges and Universities in the country,

W.I.T.K.C. has risen through the ranks of the kayaking scene here in Ireland.

Its main aim is to increase competitiveness by investing in competition

standard kayaks and gear as well as investing in our members by increasing

the amount of sessions, training and most importantly enjoyment of the

sport. Every year a number of National ranking events take place as well

as fun events, like the Big Boat Bonanza, Flesk Jam and the Wet West Wild

Weekend.

Contact: [email protected] Phone: (051) 302238

SailingThe club was established in

September 1996 and has competed

in various colleges’ intervarsities

over this period, in which it has

performed admirably. If you are an

avid sailor or just a fan and willing

to take on a little responsibility

why not get involved. We are

always looking for new members,

so why not check us out on clubs

and societies day or at the clubs

and societies and sign up for what

promises to be an exciting year

ahead.

Contact:


SurfWith one of the best beaches in

the country just 5 kilometres from

the college, the WIT Surf Club

hopes to grow in terms of numbers

and activities this year. If you are

interested in having good fun and

trying something different this

year why not join on the clubs &

societies open day.

Contact:

[email protected]

Phone: 051-302238

SwimmingThe swimming club recently added a new strand to their activities with the

introduction of a lifesaving section in the club. This has turned out to be a

great success and the club now runs lifesaving classes each week during

the year. The club caters for competitive and leisure swimmers as well as

non-swimmers. The club had another good year with several successes

through the year. The club trains in Waterford Crystal pool on a weekly

basis, and a free hour will be set aside each week for the members of WIT

swimming club. You can join the club at the clubs and societies office at any

time. So whether you prefer to swim, life safe or just have a good time, the

swimming club is most definitely for you, go on you’ll love it.

Contact:


Men’s SoccerThe WIT Men’s Soccer club currently has 2 teams that compete in the College & University Football Leagues, in the Premier South Division and the Division 1 South A League respectively. The club is always looking for new players to bolster our playing panels or new members to become involved in the administration and coaching side of the club. For further information contact any existing club member at our stand on the Open Days, check the club notice board or call to the Clubs & Societies Office at

any time throughout the year.


Ladies’ SoccerThe WIT ladies soccer club currently play in Division 1 of the College league and are looking to regain their place in the Premier League once again. The club is currently in a rebuilding stage with a number of long serving and experienced players lost from previous years teams. The club have traditionally been one of WIT’s best run both on and off the field and this coming year will be a big test for the club. New players are always welcome and under the current coaching structure, the team are playing some good football and are building a new team that will challenge for the highest honours once again in the very near future.

Contact:


Ultimate FrisbeeA newly established successful club

within the college, ultimate Frisbee

has proved to be quite a success

in its short time of existence. It

aims to establish a club which

people can compete, socialise and

improve or develop their ultimate

Frisbee skills. With training in the

sports hall every week there is a

room to develop all these skills,

and with various intervarsity

tournaments each year it hopes to

provide students with an exciting

alternative sport to participate in

throughout their time in WIT.

Contact:


Your opportunity to join a clubOther sports clubs that are

established in WIT and will be

looking for members once again

this year include the following:

l Boxing Club

l Cycling Club

l Darts Club

l Judo Club

l Mountaineering Club

l Orienteering Club

l Outdoor Activity Club

l Poker Club

l Rowing Club

l Sky Dive Club

l Softball Club

l Tennis Club

l Volleyball Club

Contact:

[email protected]

Societies in WITThe diversity of societies in Waterford Institute of Technology means

that every taste is catered for. Aside from academic learning, interacting

and socialising with other students can relieve the undue stress which

college can bring. Get involved with a society in WIT and broaden your

horizons, take time to experience new activities and have the opportunity

to confine your extra time to meet new people and enjoy a new learning

experience.

With a host of societies from academic, cultural and political areas, there

will be something to suit and interest all those seeking new challenges.

Throughout the year there are a number of society balls, which take

place including Social Care, Architecture, Law, Engineering and the

famous Business ball. Becoming an active member of a society will for

the duration of your time in WIT, ensure a fun and eventful break from

your academic stresses and meet other students outside the academic

environment.

Academic Societiesl Architectural Societyl Art & Design Societyl Business Societyl Computer Societyl Construction Management Societyl Early Childhood Studies Societyl Engineering Societyl Forestry Societyl Hospitality Societyl Law Societyl Music Societyl Psychology Societyl Science Societyl Social Care Society l Visual Arts Society

Cultural Societiesl African Societyl Chinese Students Society l Christian Union Societyl Dance Society

l DJ & Dance Music Societyl Hackers Societyl International Students Societyl Irish Traditional Music Societyl Dance Societyl Journalism Societyl LGBT Societyl Mature Students’ Societyl Poetry & Prose Society l WITless Gamers Society

Political Societiesl Labour Youth Societyl Ógra Sinn Féin Societyl Political Societyl Young Fianna Fail Societyl Young Fine Gael Society

Contact:

[email protected]: (051) 302238

You can join any club or society

on the open days, these are days

in the first weeks of college when

all clubs and societies set up their

stands, to which you can visit, ask

question and join if you so wish.

If you didn’t join during the clubs

and societies open days, it’s not

too late!

The clubs and societies office

will assist you to join any club or

society during the year. The office

is open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to

5.30 p.m.

If you notice that there is no club or

society offering a particular activity,

call to the clubs and societies office

to discuss it. If you feel you are

interested in setting up and running

a club or society, you will be given

a registration form and as much

help as you require establishing

your particular club or society.

Joining a club or society

WIT has a number of on site facilities, which help cater for the extensive range of sports offered in the college, to

supplement these it has agreements with a number of local facility providers. Two of the major centres it uses are

the Waterford Crystal Sports Centre pool, sports hall and astro pitch, and the Waterford Regional Sports Centre.

The college is currently developing its own sports centre on its West Campus at Carriganore.

Sports Facilities Available

WIT Sports CampusThe first phase of the WIT Sports

Campus project is now completed.

The 50-acre development close

to the Waterford city by-pass and

outer ring road will provide a central

and cohesive complex of sporting

and recreational facilities for teams

and individuals in the South East

Region.

Its location means that it is readily

accessible from both the City and

County and from the neighbouring

counties of Kilkenny, Tipperary

and Wexford. WIT Sports Campus

amenity is strategically placed on

the new bypass around Waterford

City and this will mean that the

site will be readily accessible to all

users.

This facility at Carriganore has

the potential to implement

three strategies; participation,

performance and excellence by

pursuing excellence in academic

programmes and research and by

providing inclusive facilities for the

wider community.

Third level Institutions have to be

pioneers in changing Irish society

for the better. WIT already has

been to the forefront in providing

personnel to help with the

development of sport in Ireland.

WIT has now advanced this trend by

providing sporting facilities that the

South-East can be proud of. These

facilities will be widely used by all

groups in the region and nationally.

WIT can now become leaders and

pioneers in sporting provision and

health promotion for the benefit

of the South-East region and to

ensure that the region and institute

maintains parity with other parts of

the country.

The two main strategies for the

future of Irish sport are; Participation

(to break down barriers and to

increase/maintain participation

throughout life) and Performance

(to create an environment that will

facilitate the development of the

individual’s sporting ability). By

providing a facility that is inclusive

and accessible to all within the

college and the community we

can deliver for the Institute, the

southeast and the nation on these

strategies. The uniqueness of this

facility will allow the Institute to be

a leader in the provision of sport

and recreation in the 21st century.

One of the main attractions will be

the full size GAA floodlit all-weather

pitch. The first in Ireland to pass the

new GAA Standard for GAA Pitches.

Waterford city has no all-weather

pitch of a size that would cater for

a GAA game and only two that are

standard size for Soccer. It would

serve the needs of WIT teams and

also a variety of local juvenile,

junior and senior teams.

Phase one is completed and includes:

l Three full sized floodlight grass pitches

l One top class GAA approved all weather pitch (full sized GAA or two soccer pitches)

l Cricket pitch

l 2 km undulating outdoor run

l 8 first class changing facilities

l Physiotherapy rooms

l Officials rooms

l Team meeting rooms

l Pavilion and viewing gallery.

The next phases will include:

l Large multi purpose Sports Hall

l Free weights room

l Machine weights room

l Cardiovascular room

l First Aid Facility

l Conference room(s)

l Offices

l Changing room

l Fixed orienteering course

l Water Sports Marina / Pontoon

l Studios

To follow developments, go to

www.witsportscampus.ie

Directions to WIT Sports Campus:From Dublin or Limerick:

Take the N25 signposted Cork across the new Suir • Bridge.

Take the first left after the toll plaza, signposted • Waterford South / Tramore.

Stay left onto the outer ring road. At the WIT West • Campus roundabout, take the second exit, the Sports Campus is on your left.

From Cork:

Take the N25, signposted Dublin / Rosslare, at the • Kilmeaden roundabout (second exit).

On that road take the first exit left, signposted • Waterford South / Tramore.

Cross the flyover onto the outer ring road.•

At the WIT West Campus Roundabout take the second • exit. The Sports Campus is on your left.

From Waterford:

Take the old N25, Cork Road, to the roundabout at • B&Q.

Take third exit, travelling towards the roundabout on • the old Kilmeaden Road.

Take the second exit which will bring you to the WIT • Sports Campus roundabout.

Take the first exit: WIT Sports Campus is on the left. •

Kilkenny, Dublin, Wexford.

Cork, Dungarvan, Limerick. N25

W.I.T Cork Road Campus

Directions to WIT Sports Campus: From Dublin or Limerick,

Take the N25 signposted Cork across the new Suir Bridge. Take the first left after the toll plaza, signposted Waterford South,

Tramore. Stay left onto the outer ring road. At the WIT West Campus roundabout,

take the second exit, the Sports Campus is on your left. From Cork,

Take the N25, signposted Dublin, Rosslare, at the Kilmeaden roundabout take the second exit.

On that road take the first exit left, signposted Waterford South, Tramore.

Come across the flyover onto the outer ring road. At the WIT West Campus roundabout take the second exit. The Sports

Campus is on your left. From Waterford,

Take the old N25 Cork Road to the roundabout at B&Q. Take third exit, travelling towards the roundabout on the old Kilkmeaden

Road. Take the second exit which will bring you to the WIT Sports Campus

roundabout.

Take the first exit: WIT Sports Campus is on the left.

Directions to W.I.T Sports Campus

WIT Sports Hall

The sports hall is the main hive of activity

for all of the indoor sports clubs in WIT.

Everything from Basketball, Volleyball,

Badminton, Table Tennis and all of the Martial

Arts takes place there each week. There is

also an opportunity for students wanting to

play five a side to book it on a once off basis,

these bookings can be made through the

Fitness Suite.

Other facilities used by WIT:

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WIT Fitness Suite The fitness suite is situated on

the main campus of WIT; it has a

full range of user friendly aerobic

and strength training equipment.

The staff will provide fitness

programmes to the beginner, the

fitness conscious and the elite

athlete.

Classes in Aerobics and Circuit

Training take place twice each

week and are open to all students

and staff.

Waterford Crystal

Sports & Leisure

Centre

This Sports Centre is just 500

metres from the main Cork Road

Campus; the pitches there are used

by all of the WIT field sports clubs.

The Centre also has a swimming

pool (the home of WIT Swimming

and Lifesaving Club), gym, sauna

and steam room, all of which are

open to WIT students at reduced

rates. Pitches in the Waterford

Crystal Sports & Leisure Centre are

only available to Official WIT Clubs

and must be booked through the

Clubs and Societies Office.

Waterford Regional

Sports Centre The home of the WIT Athletic

Club, the Waterford RSC has one

of the finest athletic tracks in the

Country. The Centre also has an

excellent Pitch & Putt course, which

is open to our students, or if you

prefer the longer game, the nearby

Williamstown Municipal Golf Course

offers a special student rate. The

WIT Premier Men’s Soccer Club

play their home games in the RSC

on the pitch used for Waterford

United FC home games.

Some other outside facilities that

are used by our clubs:

Surf Club:

T-Bay Surf School

Tramore, Co. Waterford.

Equestrian Club:

Stone Haven Stables.

Motor Sport Club:

Kiltorcan Karting Track.

Boxing Club:

St Paul’s Boxing Club.

Rowing Club:

Waterford Boat Club.

Kickboxing Club:

Tycor Kickboxing Club.

Waterford Institute of Technology

offers a very attractive and

extensive scholarship programme.

The main thrust of all scholarships

offered by WIT is in the area of

services and benefits available to

the recipients.

These include:

l Academic Mentoring Support.

l Strength and Conditioning.

l Sports Science Support–access to

nutrition, psychology etc.

l Technical Support.

l Medical Facilities.

Any prospective or current WIT

student can apply for a sport

scholarship and have their

application considered; a condition

of receiving a scholarship is that the

applicant must be on, or accepted

onto, a full-time course in WIT.

Most Sport Scholarships are

awarded at the Bronze level, with

an opportunity for all recipients to

move on to Silver and Gold levels.

In some circumstances scholarships

can be awarded at the Silver or

Gold levels without the applicant

having received the Bronze award.

WIT Sports Scholarship Programme

WIT Munster Council Scholarship Recipients 2010-11

1st Year WIT Bronze Scholarship Recipients 2010-11

GoldStudents can apply for a Gold Scholarship at the start of their fourth year in college. These students will generally have received a Silver level scholarship, but it will also be made available to students who have excelled in their sport in their three years in college, but were not in the scholarship programme.

Students receiving Gold Scholarships will have demon-strated their potential and commitment to their sport and WIT club and should have the potential to compete at an even higher level. The recipient will receive financial support in addition to all of the support services available within the scholarship programme.

Athletic Performance ModuleThe athletic performance module provides the student with the necessary skills to enhance their athletic potential while attending college and pursuing their academic programme. Following the completion of the module, participants will be leaders in WIT within their respective sports and at the forefront of their respective sports on a national level. Provide Student Athletes with the relevant tools to enable them to balance their sporting and academic commitments and achieve excellence in each.

Bronze

Bronze scholarships are open to all

sports and are generally given to

prospective and new students on

entry to WIT. This scholarship is

also available to students who have

completed first year in college and

have demonstrated above average

potential and commitment to a WIT

sport club.

The recipient will receive financial

support in addition to the extensive

support services in year one.

Based on an assessment of their

contribution to their sport/club after

year one, the recipient will again

receive more financial support in

year two along with all the support

services.

Silver

Students can apply for a Silver

Scholarship at the start of their 3rd

year in college. These students will

generally have received a Bronze

Scholarship, but it will also be

made available to students who

have excelled in their sport in their

two years in college, but were not

on the scholarship programme.

Students receiving Silver

Scholarships will have demonstrated

their potential and commitment

to their sport and WIT club and

will be completing at a high level.

The recipient will receive financial

support in addition to all of the

support services available within

the scholarship programme.

GAA Scholarships

Munster Council part-fund a number of GAA scholarship awards. These

awards are available in hurling, men’s and ladies’ Gaelic football and camogie.

Application forms for these are available through the WIT GAA office, Tel:

051-302239 or from the Clubs & Societies Office.

The WIT Clubs and Societies

Recognition Award is

a monetary award for

members of clubs/societies

who have made a positive

contribution to their club/

society during their time

here in Waterford Institute of

Technology. This award will

be given to individuals who

have shown an outstanding

level of commitment and

have represented their club/

society with distinction.

This contribution can be

classifi ed in terms of the

following:

Administration

work

This award is open to students

who have helped with the

effi cient running of their

club/society through their

role on their club/society

committee. Examples of this

would include: assisting in

the fundraising for the club/

society, the organisation

of any events held by your

club/society throughout the

year, or helping in the day

to day running of your club/

society

Coaching

This award is open to students who have

helped coach/manage a college team

during their time here as a student. This

culture of student coaching has been

invaluable over a sustained period of time

here in WIT and has helped improve the

standard of performance of many of the

Institute’s sports teams.

Sports Performance

This award is open to students who

have/are performing at a consistent and

outstanding level on the fi eld of play for

their club during their time in the Institute.

This will include prominent players

who have given outstanding service

on the fi eld of play for their college

team during their time studying at

WIT.

The Clubs And Societies Recognition

Awards are presented at the Annual

WIT Awards Ceremony in April each

year.

How To Apply:

The Clubs and Societies Recognition

Award Application Form can be

obtained from either the Clubs &

Societies Offi ce or the WIT GAA

Offi ce.

Clubs and Societies Recognition Awards

Clubs & Societies Recognition Award Winners, 2011

A quick guide to all courses at WITBusiness:

Course Name Code Level Department Years

BA (Hons) in Accounting WD084 8 Business Accountancy & Economics 3

BA (Hons) in Business Management with Law WD079 8 Business Accountancy & Economics 3

BA (Hons) in Finance & Investment WD160 8 Business Accountancy & Economics 3

Higher Certificate in Business Studies WD003 6 Business Accountancy & Economics 2

Bachelor of Business WD159 7 Business Accountancy & Economics 3

BA (Hons) in Financial Services WD136 8 Business Accountancy & Economics 2 add-on

BA (Hons) in Business Information Systems WD122 8 Business Accountancy & Economics 2 add-on

Bachelor of Business (Hons) WD048 8 Business Management & Organisation 4

Bachelor of Business (Hons) (French Option) WD049 8 Business Management & Organisation 4

Bachelor of Business (Hons) (German Option) WD080 8 Business Management & Organisation 4

BA (Hons) in International Business WD134 8 Business Management & Organisation 3

BA (Hons) in Marketing WD095 8 Business Management & Organisation 4

BSc (Hons) in Retail Management WD127 8 Business Management & Organisation 4

Health Sciences:Course Name Code Level Department Years

BSc (Hons) in General Nursing WD116 8 Health Sciences Nursing 4

BSc (Hons) in Psychiatric Nursing WD117 8 Health Sciences Nursing 4

BSc (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing WD120 8 Health Sciences Nursing 4

Bachelor of Business in Recreation & Sport Management WD019 7 Health Sciences Health, Sport & Exercise Science

3

Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Recreation & Sport Management

WD051 8 Health Sciences Health, Sport & Exercise Science

1 add-on

BA (Hons) in Health Promotion WD124 8 Health Sciences Health, Sport & Exercise Science

4

BA (Hons) in Exercise & Health Studies WD125 8 Health Sciences Health, Sport & Exercise Science

4

Humanities:

Course Name Code Level Department Years

BA (Hons) in Psychology WD163 8 Humanities Applied Arts 3

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) WD200 8 Humanities Applied Arts 3

Higher Certificate in Arts in Legal Studies WD013 6 Humanities Applied Arts 2

BA in Legal Studies in International Trade WD033 7 Humanities Applied Arts 1 add-on

BA in Legal Studies WD073 7 Humanities Applied Arts 1 add-on

BA (Hons) in Legal Studies with Business WD053 8 Humanities Applied Arts 1 add-on

BA (Hons) in Legal Studies WD140 8 Humanities Applied Arts 3

BA (Hons) in Criminal Justice Studies WD150 8 Humanities Applied Arts 3

BA in Applied Social Studies in Social Care WD018 7 Humanities Applied Arts 3

BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care WD135 8 Humanities Applied Arts 3

BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care WD052 8 Humanities Applied Arts 1 add-on

BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies WD149 8 Humanities Applied Arts 3

Higher Certificate in Business in Hospitality Operations WD039 6 Humanities Languages, Tourism & Hospitality Studies 2

BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management WD091 8 Humanities Languages, Tourism & Hospitality Studies 4

BA (Hons) in Tourism Marketing WD148 8 Humanities Languages, Tourism & Hospitality Studies 3

Advanced Certificate in Hospitality Studies 6 Humanities Languages, Tourism & Hospitality Studies 2

National Certificate in Professional Cookery 6 Humanities Languages, Tourism & Hospitality Studies 2

National Certificate in Tourism with Business 6 Humanities Languages, Tourism & Hospitality Studies 2

BA (Hons) in Music WD027 8 Humanities Creative & Performing Arts 4

BA (Hons) in Visual Art WD152 8 Humanities Creative & Performing Arts 4

BA (Hons) in Design (Visual Communications) WD137 8 Humanities Creative & Performing Arts 4

Education:Course Name Code Level Department Years

BSc (Hons) in Airline Transport Operations 8 Education Adult & Continuing Education 3

Science:Course Name Code Level Department Years

Higher Certificate in Science in Agricultural Science WD009 6 Science Chemical & Life Sciences 2

BSc in Agricultural Science WD078 7 Science Chemical & Life Sciences 1 add-on

BSc in Food Science with Business WD164 7 Science Chemical & Life Sciences 3

Higher Certificate in Science in Agriculture WD098 6 Science Chemical & Life Sciences 2

BSc in Agriculture WD126 7 Science Chemical & Life Sciences 1 add-on

BSc in Horticulture WD096 7 Science Chemical & Life Sciences 3

BSc in Forestry WD076 7 Science Chemical & Life Sciences 3

BSc (Hons) in Land Management in Agriculture WD156 8 Science Chemical & Life Sciences 1 add-on

BSc (Hons) in Land Management in Forestry WD157 8 Science Chemical & Life Sciences 1 add-on

BSc (Hons) in Land Management in Horticulture WD158 8 Science Chemical & Life Sciences 1 add-on

Higher Certificate in Science (Pharmaceutical Science & Applied Biology Options) WD008 6 Science Chemical & Life Sciences 2

BSc in Applied Chemistry WD029 7 Science Chemical & Life Sciences 1 add-on

BSc (Hons) in Applied Chemistry with Quality Management WD042 8 Science Chemical & Life Sciences 1 add-on

BSc in Biotechnology WD030 7 Science Chemical & Life Sciences 1 add-on

BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology with Quality Management WD055 8 Science Chemical & Life Sciences 1 add-on

BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science WD147 8 Science Chemical & Life Sciences 4

BSc in Software Systems Development WD151 7 Science Computing, Mathematics & Physics 3

BSc (Hons) in Software Systems Development WD068 8 Science Computing, Mathematics & Physics 1 add-on

BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing WD028 8 Science Computing, Mathematics & Physics 4

BSc in Information Technology WD155 7 Science Computing, Mathematics & Physics 3

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology WD131 8 Science Computing, Mathematics & Physics 1 add-on

BSc (Hons) in Physics with Computing WD132 8 Science Computing, Mathematics & Physics 4

BSc in Multimedia Applications Development WD153 7 Science Computing, Mathematics & Physics 3

BSc (Hons) in Multimedia Applications Development WD165 8 Science Computing, Mathematics & Physics 1 add-on

BSc (Hons) in Computer Forensics WD161 8 Science Computing, Mathematics & Physics 3

BSc (Hons) in Entertainment Systems WD168 8 Science Computing, Mathematics & Physics 4

Engineering:Course Name Code Level Department Years

Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electronic Engineering WD010 6 Engineering Engineering Technology 2

BEng in Electronic Engineering WD031 7 Engineering Engineering Technology 1 add-on

BSc (Hons) in Applied Electronics WD026 8 Engineering Engineering Technology 2 add-on

BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering WD086 8 Engineering Engineering Technology 4

Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering WD011 6 Engineering Engineering Technology 2

BEng in Manufacturing Engineering WD032 7 Engineering Engineering Technology 1 add-on

BSc (Hons) in Computer Aided Manufacturing WD036 8 Engineering Engineering Technology 1 add-on

BEng (Hons) in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering WD085 8 Engineering Engineering Technology 4

Higher Certificate in Engineering in Building Services Engineering WD040 6 Engineering Engineering Technology 2

BEng in Building Services Engineering WD059 7 Engineering Engineering Technology 1 add-on

Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) WD144 8 Engineering Architecture 5

BSc in Architectural Technology WD094 7 Engineering Architecture 3

BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology WD092 8 Engineering Architecture 1 add-on

BEng in Civil Engineering WD139 7 Engineering Construction & Civil Engineering 3

BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying WD162 8 Engineering Construction & Civil Engineering 4

BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering WD025 8 Engineering Construction & Civil Engineering 4

Apprenticeships & Trades Engineering Trade Studies

Bachelor of Business in Recreation & Sport Management

Course Code: WD019 Course Level: 7 Duration: 3 years

This is a three year degree course, which prepares students for work in the leisure industry. The course places as much emphasis on business studies as on recreation and sport studies. There are compulsory practical elements on this course which all students must pass in order to progress and eventually graduate.

Reserved Places

A number of places may be allocated to applicants of outstanding achievement and potential in sporting activities that have reached the minimum academic entry requirements but fail to make the entry points required.

To compete for one of these places, applicants must complete and return a supplementary application form before a date specified by the college (marked on the form). The college will issue a copy of this form to everyone who puts this course as one of their choices before February 1st.

Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Recreation and Leisure

Course code: WD051 Course Level: 8 Duration: 1 years

This is a one year add on degree from the Bachelor of Business in Recreation & Sport Management. It allows graduates to specialise in specific areas of the leisure industry.

BA (Hons) in Exercise & Health Studies


The BA (Hons) in Exercise and Health Studies is a four-year honours degree that prepares students for employment as physical activity and fitness professionals.

BA (Hons) in Health Promotion


The BA (Hons) in Health Promotion is a full-time four-year honours degree course, which prepares students for employment in the health or allied health sector. The overall aim of the course is to educate health promotion specialists who have the core skills to work with a wide variety of population groups, and in a wide range of settings.

Summary of WIT Sport-related courses

2010-2011Athletics: Ray O’Dwyer represented

Ireland in the World Paralympic Games in Christchurch, New Zealand and the world junior games in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Athletics: Munster Cross Country winners

Camogie: Ashbourne Cup WinnersCamogie: Katrina Parrock and Anne

Dalton won All Star AwardsLadies Gaelic: Giles Cup WinnersGaelic Football: Munster Junior WinnersCamogie: Stacey Redmond and Katrina

Parrock won an All Ireland Camogie title with Wexford

Hurling: All Ireland Intermediate Winners

Hurling: Noel Connors received an All Star Award

Hurling: Timmy Hammersley won a senior All Ireland medal with Tipperary; Brian O’Meara won a senior and under 21 All Ireland with Tipperary

Karate: Justin Howley and Martin Sheehan won gold at the intervarsities.

Ladies Soccer: Maria Delahunty won a Division 1 colleges soccer All Star and was selected on Irish Colleges’ team.

Ladies Soccer: Clare Conlon was selected for the Irish Colleges’ team.

Men’s Soccer: Kevin Burns represented the Irish Colleges Team

Men’s Rugby: Simon Nelson, Fionn McSwiney, Derek Butler, Shane Roche and Lorcan Smyth represented the Munster Colleges team in the interprovincial colleges final

Swimming: Colm Dowling was Irish Open Champion in the 50m Backstroke

Swimming: WIT won the Men’s 200m SC medley relay in the National Intervarsity’s

Swimming: Cen Breathnach won the Men’s 100m Freestyle in the National Intervarsity’s

Swimming: Colm Dowling won the 50m Backstroke and the 100m Individual Medley in the National Intervarsity’s

Swimming: Cen Breathnach, Eddie Healy, Colm Dowling and Tommy Bergin represented Ireland in the Celtic Nations’ swim team

WIT Sports Star of the Year: Anne Dalton, CamogieWIT Societies Personality of the Year:

Tadhg Casey, ArchitectureWIT Team of the Year: Camogie

WIT Sport & Recreation Roll of Honour 1998 to 2011

Societies Personality of the Year, Tadhg Casey and Sports Star of the Year, Anne Dalton with WIT Registrar, Dr. Derek O’Byrne.

WIT Sports Scholarship Students. Back row (left to right): Joe McSwiney, Ray McLoughney.Front Row (left to right): Luke Harney, Christine O’Gorman, Noel Connors.

2009-2010Camogie: Anne Dalton crowned

Vodafone Player of the YearAthletics: Orla Barry represented

Ireland Equestrian: Gary Flynn and Kevin Veale

made the Irish team for the student nations cup in Canada

Ultimate Frisbee: Martin Kelly represented the Irish team

Men’s Soccer: Kevin Burns represented the Irish Colleges Team

Ladies Soccer:Lynn Marie Grant selected on the Irish Colleges squad

Camogie: Ashbourne and League Cup Winners, Fresher blitz winners

Handball: 60x30 A Team Open Mens A Singles /Mens B Singles

Gaelic Football: Munster Junior WinnersMen’s Rugby: John Clogan represented the

Irish Colleges’ team.Karate: National Intervarsity

ChampionsBadminton: Division 4 College league

winnersSwimming: Colm Dowling was Irish Open

Champion in the 50m and 100m backstroke.

WIT Sports Star of the Year: Ursula Jacob, Camogie

WIT Societies Personality of the Year: Barry Reid, Music Society

WIT Team of the Year: Camogie

2008-2009Athletics: Orla Barry represented

Ireland at the Paralympics in the discus

Camogie: Ashbourne and League Cup Winners

Cycling: Sam Bennett and Philip Lavery both represented Ireland at under 23 level in Belguim

Equestrian: Gary Flynn made the Irish team for the student nations cup in France

Rugby: Senior college cup winnersSwimming: Colm Dowling and Tommy

Bergin both won national senior championship events as well as gold medals in intervarsity competitions

Ladies Soccer: Lynn Marie Grant made the Irish team played in the world university games

WIT Sports Star of the Year: Colm Dowling, Swimming

WIT Societies Personality of the Year: Karen Bolger, Business Society.

WIT Team of the Year: Camogie and Rugby Clubs.

2007-2008Hurling: Fitzgibbon cup winnersRugby: Senior College cup winnersFresher Rugby: Colleges Cup WinnersCamogie: League WinnersFresher Ladies: Football ShieldWIT Sports Star of the Year:

Kevin Moran, HurlingWIT Societies Personality of the Year:

Suzanne Parker, Law SocietyWIT Team of the Year: WIT Senior Hurling

Team

2006-2007Hurling: Fresher Hurling ShieldCamogie: Fresher Camogie ShieldRugby: Fresher Rugby Colleges CupWIT Sports Star of the Year:

Martin O’Leary, SailingWIT Societies Personality of the Year: Pat

Sweeney, Engineering SocietyWIT Team of the Year:

WIT Senior Hurling Team

2005-2006Hurling: Fitzgibbon Cup Winners.

Division 1 Hurling League Winners

Camogie: Fresher Camogie ShieldWIT Sports Star of the Year:

Michael Walsh, HurlingWIT Societies Personality of the Year:

Laura Forsey, Business Society

WIT Team of the Year: Senior Hurling Team

2004-2005Hurling: Intermediate Hurling WinnersCamogie: Fresher Camogie CupMen’s Soccer: Division 2 league championsLadies Basketball: League and Cup ChampionsWIT Sports Star of the Year:

Andrew Bourns, EquestrianWIT Societies Personality of the Year:

Thomas Grant, Business Society.

WIT Team of the Year: Ladies Basketball Team

2003-2004Hurling: Fitzgibbon Cup Winners,

Intermediate Hurling Winners, Division 2 Freshers Hurling

WIT Sports Star of the Year: JJ Delaney, HurlingWIT Societies Personality of the Year:

Aishling Dunne, Business Society

2002-2003Hurling: Fitzgibbon Cup Winners,

Division One fresher hurling winners, Division Two Fresher hurling champions

Ladies Football: Division 3 ladies football champions

Ladies Soccer: Fresher cup championsWIT Sports Star of the Year: Paul Curran, HurlingWIT Societies Personality of the Year:

Gemma Shaughnessy, Business Society

2001-2002Hurling: Division one hurling leagueLadies Football: Fresher Ladies Football

ShieldLadies Soccer: Premier league champions,

division one league champions, Intervarsity club champions, Challenge Cup champions

WIT Sports Star of the Year: Julie Cunningham, Soccer/

FootballWIT Societies Personality of the Year:

Enda Grenham, Business Society

2000-2001Camogie: Ashbourne Cup WinnersMen’s Rugby: Senior All-Ireland ChampionsWIT Sports Star of the Year:

Henry Shefflin, HurlingWIT Societies Personality of the Year:

Niall Crowley, Music Society

1999-2000Hurling: Fitzgibbon cup winners,

division one hurling league, division one fresher hurling league

Soccer: Premier league championsLadies Soccer: Intervarsity Cup ChampionsWIT Sports Star of the Year:

Andy Maloney, HurlingWIT Societies Personality of the Year:

Niall Crowley, Music Society

1998-1999Hurling: Fitzgibbon cup winnersCamogie: Ashbourne cup winners,

division one Camogie league winners

Ladies Football: Division one ladies football league winners, division one fresher ladies football championship, O’Connor Cup Plate

WIT Sports Star of the Year: Annalisa Crotty, Ladies

FootballWIT Societies Personality of the Year:

Gearoid McCauley, Engineering Society

sports & recreation at wit

Documents

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athletics club

swimming club

kayaking club

sailing club

equestrian club

surf club

karate club