ELECTION ADDRESS

 

I’m Ailsa, your current Wellbeing Officer on the SU Executive Committee. I’m also the former Female Captain of the athletics club, a final year Physical Education student, and an individual who lives and breathes sport at Edinburgh.

I am running to be your Sports Union President because I would like to empower all members to flourish and thrive in their student lives. I mean this in in every way imaginable: empowering members to become more confident, to become better athletes, better communicators, better friends and better people. Everyone deserves to have a positive relationship with the Sports Union, and I believe I can make this possible through reviewing club culture and strengthening the sense of community we cherish here at Edinburgh. 

I want to ensure sport at Edinburgh is Safe for All. I want to reengage the Intramural community. Finally, I want to raise the profile of Sport at Edinburgh and uphold our reputation as a centre of sporting excellence within Scotland. I believe attention to these areas will allow the Sports Union to evolve and prosper.

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MANIFESTO

SAFE SPORT FOR ALL

 

1. Strengthen the SU Inclusion Committee

• Refresh and rethink the purpose of the Inclusion Committee to deliver improved and lasting support for all SU members.

 

1. A Shared Vision with EUSA

• Work with EUSA to form and execute a coherent plan for supporting students who are members of the LGBTQAI+ community or experiencing marginalisation.

 

1. Club Collaboration

• Establish discussion groups between clubs ahead of Welcome Week to share good and safe practice, which would continue throughout semesters.

 

 

ENHANCE THE INTRAMURAL EXPERIENCE

 

1. Improve Communications

• Rethink ways to better reach the Intramural community and heighten school involvement.

 

1. Greater Support

• Appoint more IM Officers to support the running of fixtures and look to gain the support of schools in reaching their students.

 

1. A Smooth System

• Review system for rescheduling fixtures, improving methods of communication between the SU and the IM community to ensure postponed games go ahead.

 

WELLBEING FIRST AND FOREMOST

This is a topic which is deeply important to me and will remain front and centre of my work as SU President. 

1. Regular Reminders

• Frequently share step-by-step guides which explain how to access the Wellbeing & Reporting page on our website.

 

1. Strengthen Signposting

• Upskill Wellbeing Officers and committee members to signpost with confidence through continued training opportunities.

 

1. Break the Stigma

• Continue to advocate for positive mental wellbeing and support club initiatives aiming to promote a culture of speaking out.

 

 

STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIP WITH MORAY HOUSE

 

1. Support Sport for Sport Students

• Increase sports students’ engagement with the SU – this is mutually beneficial as it will provide valuable experience and CV talking points for students.

 

1. Reach Researchers

• Improving performance development by collaborating with Moray House to encourage researchers to engage with sports clubs.

 

1. Deepen Partnership with St. Leonards

• Establish a lasting development plan with St. Leonards to improve training experiences in the facility.

 

 

RAISE THE PROFILE OF SPORT AT EDINBURGH

 

1. Executive 1-2-1s

• Ensure all clubs benefit from regular 1-2-1 support from the Executive Committee.

 

1. A Place to Achieve

• Promote Edinburgh University as a centre of sporting excellence within Scotland through showcasing the facilities, performance opportunities and coaching expertise available.

 

1. Empower the CVA

• Aim to upskill student coaches and provide stronger support for clubs below performance level.