Trinity Sport Union

The Trinity Sport Union is the governing body for student sport in Trinity. All sport clubs as well as the Pavilion Bar committee are part of the Sport Union

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 The Trinity Sport Union general meeting took place on Wednesday, 12 April 2023.

The following representatives have been elected to the Trinity Sport Union committee and executive:

Role Representative
Chairperson Fergus O'Brien
Sen. Hon. Treasurer TBC
Junior Treasurer: Evan Rankin
Secretary Michelle O'Dwyer
Vice Chair Jane Prendergast
Pavilion Bar Committee Chair Prof. Cyril Smyth
Club Representatives (8)

Austin Youngren (Squash)

Emily Foy (Ladies' Boat Club)

Ben Hickmott (Hockey)

Trevor Bolger (Sailing)

Beatrice Wharton-Hood (Ladies' Hockey)

Marcus Boggan (Tennis)

Dylan Ryan (Men's Rugby)

Ellen O'Connor (Women's Rugby)

 

The DUCAC Executive Committee is composed of 24 people.

 

 

 

Role

Representative

Executive Officers (5)

Chairman

Fergus O'Brien

 

Vice-chairman

Michelle O'Dwyer

 

Secretary

Jane Prendergast

 

Sen. Hon. Treasurer

TBC

 

Jun. Treasurer

Evan Rankin

Club Representatives (8)

Club Rep.

Austin Youngren (Squash)

 

Club Rep.

Emily Foy (Ladies' Boat Club)

 

Club Rep.

Ben Hickmott (Hockey)

 

Club Rep.

Trevor Bolger (Sailing)

 

Club Rep.

Beatrice Wharton-Hood (Ladies' Hockey)

 

Club Rep.

Marcus Boggan (Tennis)

 

Club Rep.

Dylan Ryan (Men's Rugby)

 

Club Rep.

Ellen O'Connor (Women's Rugby)

Pavilion Members (6)

 

Donncdha Carroll

 

 

PJ McGrane

 

 

Greg Arrowsmith

 

 

Matt Simons

 

 

TBC

 

 

TBC

 

Chairman of Pavilion Members' Committee

Prof. Cyril Smyth

 

Chairman of the Pavilion Bar Committee

Prof. Cyril Smyth

 

Secretary Captains' Committee

TBC

Ex Oficio member (2)

Head of Sport

Michelle Tanner

 

Sport Union Administrator

Niamh Digby Bratton

 

The Trinity Sport Union Executive Committee shall hold not less than five meetings per year and shall hold at least two meetings in each teaching term and each meeting will start at 4pm.

Notice of all matters to be considered at meetings of the Executive Committee shall be given to the Honorary Secretary at least three working days before the meetings, and no subject shall be discussed unless such notice has been given, except by the consent of the Chairman.

Agenda & Minutes will be posted here.

The Captains Committee is comprised of captains from each of the affiliated clubs with the Sport Union. There are 3 meetings a year and primarily they nominate Pinks for the current academic year.

Pinks are awarded for representation at the highest level of your sport as well as for showing dedication and commitment to your club.

The Pavilion Bar Committee oversees the governance of the Pavilion Bar. A percentage of the profits from the bar are given back to the Sport Union to invest in the sports clubs.

The Committee is chaired by Cyril Smyth and other members are;

  • Honorary Secretary Trinity Sport Union
  • 2 Members nominated by the Sport Union Executive
  • 2 Ex officio Members
    • The Head of Sport and Recreation
    • The Pavilion Manager

 

The Pavilion Members Committee is made up of University Staff and Graduates. The committee is chaired by TBC and the other representatives are:

  • Honorary Secretary of the Sport Union
  • 2 - members nominated by the Sport Union Executive
  • Ex officio the Head of Sport and Recreation

For any questions regarding Student Sport Representation please contact trinitysportunion@tcd.ie