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Welcome!
Welcome to Freshers' Week
2006!
The Guardian call us 'the best
Freshers' week in the country you've heard the hype, now
experience it for yourselves!
From Saturday to Thursday
we've got a whole host of fun
laid on just for all you lucky
people.
Once you've set up camp head
on down to the Umon and start
enjoying Uni life. Grab a bite to
eat from the BBQ, sit back and
soak up the atmosphere.
During the day we've got a
long list of activities to keep you
You've probably
heard the hype now experience it
for yourselves!
entertained, from paintballing
to pole dancing, to bowling ana
surfing. There s even a trip to
Ikea for any last minute
bedroom purchases.
In the evenings we've got live
bands like Karl Barars new
outfit the Dirty Pretty Things
and local sensation Kubichek!
Judge Jules is sure to get you
bopping at Pandamonium, this
week's 'dance extravaganza,
and don't forget your grass skirt
for the beach party.
If you're feeling tired there's
always the free tea tent or
maybe you'd like to try a grub
crawl?
Just make sure you're perky
for Thursday night's blow out
pubcrawl!
Want to know more? Check
out The Courier's entertainments
guide Pulp inside!
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Top Tips
1.Get involved: you have paid £45, you
can do as much as you want, make
sure you do! There are no second
chances.
2.
Sign-up: its an ideal time to join
a University club or society, make sure
you join at least one, just for fun. It will
help to fill up your Wednesday
afternoons.
3.
So much for the city: you have
moved to one of the best places in
England, explore... our range of
activities are a good place to start!
4.
Pace yourself: take it from me,
your loan might not last as long as you
think!
5.
Forever friends?: Friendships
take time to become developed and
secure, this is the way it is, don't stress,
it will happen. Just be yourself, it will
turn out ok.
DO...Ask straight away if you have
any questions. Just grab one of the
Crew, or make your way to the
Welfare tent directly opposite the
Union, where Officers wilrbe
to help you out.
DO...Take advantage of the free
transport home. Providing you live
within 20 miles, every fresher is
guaranteed a lift home. The last thing
we want is you walking alone.
DO...Remember that you can go on
more than one trip. Hey, go on them
all!
DO...Get to the Union EARLY’if you
want to sign up for this more popular
trips. Queues for activities such as
paintball can be pretty long!.,.
DONT...Lose your wristband. You
could end up having to pay for a new
one!
DONT-.Get so pissed that you end
up worshipping the porcelain God and
forgettingyour room number!
DON'T...On the same topic, don't lose
your room key! You don't want the
porters having to bust into your room
on the very first night!
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Hey Guys,
Newcastle.
Welcome
to
We are your Freshers' Week
Organisers and have been slaving
away all summer to try and make
this week memorable and fun for
you guys. Now that. you have
finally got to University, its time to
kick aack, relax, do some fun stuff
that you wouldn't normally get the
chance to do and maybe even have
a drink or two.
Once you put on your hot pink
wristband, you can do as much as
you can physically take. We have 5
nights jam packed of live
entertainment, and a diverse mix of
activities to fill in your daytime.
Even though you may have to make
a few token appearances at a few
lectures so your tutor is satisfied
that you are here; we are going to
dedicate the next week of our lives
to ensure that once that's over you
can have an awesome time. Come
straight down to the Union after
you have been at your new
University department (get you!)
and maiyD
ybe
i go canoeing, surfing,
paintbalung, or on a pub crawl. (We
will stop now, the full list is on the
middle pages)!
Photo Op...
Everyone likes having their
photo taken, right?
Well this week you might not have
a choice!
Everyday Student Night Out and
their trusty team of snappers will be
out in force, capturing you in all
your drunken Fresher glory.
Student Night Out is a locally
based company started by Sam
Delgreco, wno only just graduated
this year so he knows exactly what
it's like to be a student who parties
hard.
Del (as he's known) and his team
will be asking you to pose as well as
snapping ad hoc.
At the end of the week you'll be
able to find all the photos on their
website,
studentnightout.co.uk,
which is completely free to access.
You'll also find a couple of pics in
next week's Courier Freshers Week
photo special!
Don't worry if you don't look your
best, impromptu photos are always
fun to laugh at, and who knows,
they may just have caught your best
angle!
What's more, you have found
yourself some notoriety; not
everyone gets to be in The Courier
during their first week at Uni.
Student Night Out will also be
djing at the Union's new
Wednesday
night
post-sport
shindig Get Your Kit Off. Follow
the winning (or losing) crowds to
Mens Bar for a cocktail of hunky
sports teams, athletic beauties and
alcohol. It7s sure to be an absolute
treat.
You may notice a few of our
volunteers around the place as well,
they are here to help you. We have
trained them in all things Freshers'
Week, therefore if you need
ANYTHING at all this week, just
ask them. Whatever they may tell
you, and whatever state they may
be in, they are happy to help.
If you have any problems
whatsoever, the Students Union
really is more than a place to get
drunk. Come down and you will
find a sympathetic ear, or a new
friend to simply chill out with
which is what me week is all about.
So, don't worry about a thing, all
bases truly are covered. Just read
on, find out exactly what's
happening, we are'excited - you
should be too. Oh, and if you see
one of us red people (there are four
of us, we are a rare breed) then stop
us and say hello, we' cant wait to
meet you all.
Best wishes, and all the luck in the
world at Uni - we have loved our
student years and know you will
too.
Tames, Kara, Ben and Iona.
Your Freshers' Week
Organisers 2006.
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The T-Shirts tell all
Every T-shirt hides a story... what do they all mean?
BRIGHT ORANGE
CREW
DARK GREEN
CREW SUPERVISOR
These are the guys that are entrusted These bad boys are the leaders of the
with making sure that you have the -orange people. They make sure they
best Freshers' week ever! There are get fed so that they are geared up to
over 200 of them so they are help you party in everyway possible.
everywhere and always happy to More importantly they make sure
help! If you have any questions, that everyone gets everywhere on
however random, just grab them and time and everything is running
harrass! They have a sensitive side smoothly for the organisers. They
but they also party hard and will are more likely to be sober and tired
show you how to boogie the Toon but they do have flash shiny radios
way!
and earpieces!
LIME GREEN
FLOAT SUPERVISOR
LIGHT BLUE
DRIVER
ROYAL BLUE
CHIEF DRIVERS
Thses guys usually have a few
Freshers' Weeks under their belt
menaing they seen, heard and done
it all. they help coordinate the crew
supervisors, fill in where needs be
and offer general support to the
organisers.
This year they are
sporting lovely lime green t-shirts.
They'll most probably be looking
stressed but they also get radios!
Armed with a trusty fleet of
minbuses these guys are your taxis
for the week. They work in shifts
transporting you to and from your
halls and your homes. They are very
friendly but be aware that they won't
take alcohol fuelled crazy antics so
be nice! Again, they will be sober
and most of the time and working
hard, but they party all the more
harder for it on their nights off!
These guys are the head honchos of
the driving clan. You're unlikely to
see them driving, more likely to see
them pacing around trying to co­
ordinate the buses! Their names are
Conjor, Nick, Helen and Dan. They
are a lovely but fiery bunch so must
not be annoyed! Without them you
wouldn't get to paintballing on time
and would have to wonder home
alone! Not good.
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OFFICERS
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ORGANISERS
Officers are the official Union
representatives. Six sabbaticals and
ten part-timers will be on hand to
offer support and advice directly
from the tent. Throughout the year
they are in charge of the Union itself
and so know the building and its
services inside out! Whatever you
need, advice or just a chat, they are
there to help.
Without these guys you wouldn't be having so milch
fun right now. Ben, Iona, James, and Kara have
devoted their entire summer to making Freshers' Week
amazing for you! It's unlikely that you'll see them
because they will be working so hard, stressing behind
the scenes. They might manage to escape for a sneaky
double vodka in which case feel free to observe their
antics. But on the whole admire these lovelies from
afar, appreciating their talents in having put together
this amazing week for you.
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Activities Guide
Se p te m b e r 2006
W e lco m e to F re sh e rs’ W eek
Freshers’ Week Activity Guide
Once you've finished with lectures
during the day head on down to the
Union and get involved with all of the
following fabulous day time activities!
ASDA:
We will take you to our favourite
supermarket in Newcastle. Get taken there
and then dropped back when you have
enough food and alcohol to sustain you
through an armageddon.
The land people at ASDA are putting on
some quizzes and other such fun activities, as
well as exciting tasters in the foyer for you to
sample some of their finer student classics.
Canoeing:
Bowling:
We are getting the canoe club to run a two
hour session with you guys a little further up
the Tyne from where Newcastle sits.
Hopefully you should develop some
competence in your time there and just have
a laugh. Some crew will be on hand, and the
guys from the canoe club are good craic.
This is a new event this year, and is one that
will give you some additional value for
money on your wristband. Don't worry if
you have never been on the water before, it's
a taster session that they plan to run so you
will be taught the basics.
One of the classics, lets face it, what
programme of daytime activities would be
complete without a few bowling trips. There
isn't much to say, other than the fact that the
venue we use includes a bar, so you can go
on either your classic bowling trip, or mix it
up a little with some cheap Carling.
Skiing:
Always an exciting trip, go down to
Sunderland on our busses and spend the
afternoon dry slope skiing. If you are going
to do this one, then please try and wear long
sleeves and trousers wherever possible.
Empire Cinema:
Situated in The Gate, this cinema should be
your main port of call if you fancy seeing a
flick. Sample it for free this week. Buy lots of
popcorn but don't throw it at each other, as
run as it may seem.
Tyneside Cinema:
The Tyneside is a quaint old cinema, very
small with plush seating. There are several
diffent cinemas, one of which has sofas and a
bar!
It normally shows international and arty
films like City of God and Spirited Away if
you're bored of the latest blockbusters.
Even if you have seen these classic films on
video they cannot be beaten on the big
screen. Soak up the atmosphere, hide behind
your seat or dance in the aisles, perfect for a
lazy post-drinking session
Climbing Wall:
Eldon Leisure Gym holds a climbing wall
so you can feel like Tom Crusie in Mission:
Impossible2.
You can be walked up there easily and just
have a bit of a giggle with the crew climbing
around the wall like Spiderman. Ideal for
hangover blues as its nice and simple.
Sign up for this activity for an easy chilled
afternoon, and get the crew to take you for a
drink afterwards if you can!
Discovery Museum:
Quayside Cultural Trips:
Come along to one of these at some point in
the week if you can manage it. The quayside
is nothing snort of one of the nicest spots in
the whole country.
You may well spend a lot of your time
hammered down there, (we are going on
Thursday infact), however this trip
designed so you can appreciate it first. Y
will get to walk across the amazing Blinking
Eye Footbridge over to Gateshead, visit the
Baltic and see some contempory art, and then
swing up to The Sage for a look around
Tyneside's newest cultural attraction and
maybe grab a coffee.
After your brief stop off in Gateshead, you
will be taken back across the Tyne over to
Newcastle side for a drink in one of the nicer
pubs down there. Have a chill out, and then
get yourself back into halls to get dressed so
you can come down to the Union refreshed
for the evening.
The Blue-Reef Aquarium:
The Blue-Reef is a quaint little aquarium, but
it's a lot of fun. There are lots of fish to look
at, and even a feel pool towards the end so
you can touch some fish yourself.
As you can tell, we are not marine biologists
by any stretch of the imagination - however
we know a fun time when we see one, and
can truly recommend this as a lovely
afternoon trip.
If you are looking for a fun, cultural activity
to do during Freshers' Week, then why not
go down to the Discovery Museum?
This interactive museum will make you feel
like a kid again, and you might even learn
something too!
The museum holds the original FA cup
trophy, so you can have your picture taken
with that, which is nothing short of legendry.
The museum is also set within one of
Newcastle's finer spots, so if there is time
once you have looked around, you can grab a
coffee down in one of the bars or caf£'s near
Central Station. The crew will take a lead on
this and show you a really good time.
Surfing:
This is a new trip this year, and one which we
are very, very excited about. One afternoon,
why not head to Tynemouth beach where
you will be given a two hour surfing lesson.
You will be taught some of the basics on the
beach; nice ana safe on dry land, and then
you can take to the water, under the watchful
eye of a man named Chad (straight out of the
bible and into the sea). Chad and his friends
- with less amusing names, will help you
through the whole experience. You really
cant go far wrong, you will be perfectly safe
and warm in a wet suit and it should be a bit
of a laugh really. It will also be an awesome
way to indoctrinate yourself into the Geordie
way of life, the North Sea can be a painful
experience, and so is an ideal opportunity for
you to prove how hard you really are!
City Sightseeing:
Wet 'n' Wild:
Whatever you think you have done with
your life, however scared you think you have
been, however thrilled you might nave felt
on various rides in numerous amusement
parks around the globe, you still have to try
the Kamikaze at Wet 'n' Wild. Its basically a
massive vertical drop, but you are in a tube
and have some water behind you. Its quite
simply, amazing.
Aside from this there are many other
exciting slides for you to delight yourself on
in a fun afternoon of twirling around and
shooting quite fast into whirlpools and deep
baths. Tnere is also a lazy river and one of the
best wave machines you will experience for
those of you who fancy relaxing at the
swimming baths, however - primarily this is
for the dare devils amongst you who fancy
testing out the flumes which North Shields
has to offer.
Beneficial for all Freshers, get to know your
new city by getting on the city sightseeing
bus while its free with your wristband.
Sit back, relax and take in the sights, sounds
and smells of Newcastle while listening to a
lot of useless information at the same time.
You will come out knowing lots of very cool
things that you can make your new friends
be embarrassed that they don't yet know,
such as why you cant see any guttering on
Grey Street, now much it costs to tip the
Millennium Bridge and what Queen Victoria
really used to think of our lovely city.
They will also tell you how many students
reside in Newcastle, and you can sit back and
realise that you, are in fact one of them.
It's a brilliant way to get to grips with your
new place of residence. The crew will go
along with you, because they are secretly all
geeks and want to know the answers to the
interesting topics which have been raised
within this blurb. Enjoy, as you can tell - I
did!
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A ctivities Guide
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W e lco m e to F re sh e rs’ W eek
Freshers’ Week Activity Guide
CENTRAL STATION
Go-Karting:
Don your overalls and helmet and get
yourself to the Team Valley for a spin
around the track. Introduce the competition
element early in Univeristy life and
demonstrate your driving prowess. Or if,
like me, you've not yet passed your test, feel
the freedom of the wheel between your
finger tips.
Pole Dancing:
This is new for this year and should prove
to be a treat! An expert pole dancer will
teach a lucky few of you now to shimmy
your way around a pole. Not just good for
impressing your other half, all the celebs
now do it to keep fit!
Wear shorts or feel free to glam it up with
heels, but get down early as this is likely to
fill up fairly quickly.
Pub Crawls:
Quasar:
There is very little more appealing than
running around in the dark and shooting
your new friends. Why not go to Quasar ana
do just this?
We will take you to the Metro-centre so you
can spend your afternoon getting all of your
anger out, beating people in a good old
fashioned game of Quasar, and then, as your
in the heart of a big shopping centre, maybe
even do a little bit of shopping before coming
back from Gateshead ana domg yet another
daytime activity.
Metro-centre:
Billed as the biggest shopping centre in
Europe (but this is just a bit of a chat), there
is something for everybody at the MetroCentre, ana its certainly somewhere you
should go whilst in Newcastle.
The main shopping centre is separated into
quadrants of different colours, with all the
shops you could really want. There is also a
theme park there called Metro-Land, with a
rollercoaster, high swings, a Viking ship and
lots of dodgems and Waltzes. There is also a
bowling ally and the Quasar trip we run goes
to the metro-centre.
We know of a really good all-you-can-eat
Mexican and a Wetherspoons, but there are
far more food and drink outlets than this to
satisfy your hunger and thirst.
You should have a really fun afternoon
over at the metro centre, just don't spend all
of your loan in the shops!
Paintballing:
Like quasar paintballing gives you the
chance to shoot your new friends and take
out all the anger you're feeling. Hopefully
that7s not too much as you should be having
a lovely time but either way paintballing is
lots of fun.
The pretty colours will
mesmerise you, the overalls will be
superduper flattering and the bruises will
give you a strange sort of satisfaction. And
of course, you get to utter the immortal
words of PJ in Byker Grove, 'My eyes, ahh
my eyes!' Just don't take your mask off like
he did!
Speaking of, please take a moment to
honour the mighty Byker Grove and the
similarly legendary Ant&Dec whilst you
queue for this activity. Make sure you sign
up earlier as this is always the most popular
activity.
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While the
majority
of University
Accommodation is fully furnished, you can t
beat some Swedish mck-knacks, so let us
take you to Ikea so you can stock up on some
ridiculously named, however very exciting
and innovative furniture, wall nangings,
posters, plants and even Dime Bars. It's kind
sad but everyone loves Ikea. Go on, admit it...
Welcome to the leafy suburb of Jesmond!
You'll be getting the metro here but it's well
worth it to see the upmarket Osbourne
Road, a strip of fears which will
undoubtedly become the local for some of
you in second year!
DURHAM
Quite odd that we should be going to see
our neighbours at Durham as it is more
often they come here, but going we are!
Durham is beautiful and just a short
minibus ride away, this pubcrawl always
proves really popular and is a fab afternoon
out.
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Do we have any budding Nick Faldos out
there? If so, head over to Gosforth to have a
swinging time, or if your golfing skills are so
bad mat Tiger Woods would hide in shame,
just go for a bit of a giggle.
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All Y O U need to do is head to the big white tent outside the Union
which will be manned by the orange t-shirted crew. Head fo&e
sign-up tables, jot down your name on the relevant sheet and voil
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Ice Skating:
Still walking distance (I promise!) but very
swanky with a great view. Lots of bars
which are great for pre-dub drinks and you
may even sneak a glimpse of Baja and The
Boat, Thursday's final destinations!
If you're feeling lazy this is probably the
Dadger for you. It s all within walking
distance of the Union and will give you a
chance to samlpe all your locals. Watch out
for The Hancock, Bar Oz and The Trent
House which are always packed with
students.
FiirtHcr th ^ Haymarket but not quite
Central Station, this is perfect if you're still
feeling lazy but feel l&e your legs might
take a little bit more. This tour might take
you through the infamous Bigg Market
packed wi& lots of big bars su li as Sam
Jacks, City Vaults and the ever classic Boom
90s bar. there s a pole and everything!
Ikea:
QUAYSIDE
HAYMARKET
CITY CENTRE
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I'm not one for ice skating, having fallen
over one too many times but if gliding over
ice like Torvill and Dean is your thang, get
yourself to ice skating!
Be sure to dress approriately and take a
|snack for the bus ride! I tend to favour nicnaks and Ribena.
The piece-de-resistance! The Fresher's
Week pubcrawls are legendary!
Let tne orange shirted crew escort you
around the Toon, feel tipsy during the day,
hell, feel hammered!
Discover why
Newcastle's reputation for being a party city
is extremely well-deserved.
Pubcrawls are one of the best ways to get
to know people and the lairy but lovely
crew will make it as easy as possible with
lots of banter and drinking games! If you've
never played I Have Never or Twenty-Ones
now is the time to leam.
The crawls will be leaving at several times
throughout the day. Just look out for the
crew holding up signs stating their
destination and probably shouting
'pubcrawl' very loudly.
Many of the bars en route will have laid on
drinks promotions so you won't need too
much moolah. Read on to find out where
you might be going!
Slightly further and slightly posher but still
in walking distance. Extremely popular and
very cool bars such as North Bar, Long Bar,
Destination and The Telegraph.
turn up outside the Union AT THE CORRECT TIME. If
vou're not there your place may be given to someone else. Once
there just look out for a sign with your activity on it.
Then,
Remember, before you sign up for anything you need to get your
1 wristband. If you don't have a wristband you will not be permitted
to go on the trips.
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T h e Tent!
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W e lco m e to F re sh e rs’ W eek
It’s Wei-Fair!
Organiser on
TV’s University
Challenge
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ORGANISED A
MAKE YOU CLEVER?
This year's Freshers' Week
Organiser Ben Potter will this week £
appear on University Challenge.
He will be joined by three fellow
students, Ben Womack, Russell
Haswell and Tariq El-Menabaway.
Russell is the Covenor of Debates
Officer and can be seen wondering
around campus this week in a
cinnamon t-snirt whilst Tariq is a
member of the lairy orange t-snirted
crew.
The Team took on Royal Holloway
back in June. The show will be
broadcast this Monday.
There will be a special showing in *
the
Mensbar
with
strong
reccomendations from the Editor J
that you should watch it!
Watch out for the rumoured 'high- 5
five' from two of the contestants, or
will Paxman have cut it?
Either way, there is sure to be
comedy value.
Ben Potter says it was an
experience. "Paxman is like Ron
Burgundy without the mustache."
See it in the Mensbar on Monday at
8.30pm
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THE TENT: The Officers provide a friendly face, ooh and condomns! Don't forget those...
Its fair to say that this is the section
of the paper which is a little more
serious.
Coming to University can be a
troublesome time, there is no shame
in feeling a little strange. If you need
anything, speak to one of our crew.
We have chosen them through a
gruelling interview process and they
really are a great bunch of people.
They were also in your shoes not too
long ago, so they really are a good
port of call for any worries you may
nave. Sit them down and have a chat
at any point you need to.
Outside of the Union we have a
massive white tent, you wont be able
to miss it. There is a section of this
tent which is open from the wee
hours of the morning to when the
last of you are in bed.
Sitting
in
tent
will
be
representatives from all the Welfare
Services which the University has.
They are around from 9-9 everyday,
and after this time, help is available
from volunteers at the Union
Society.
Pop down and speak to the guys
and grab a free cup of tea or coffee
and a biscuit, provided by the
Christian Union.
Help can be found on issues such
as:
finance;
academic;
accommodation;
legal
rights;
employment; disability and a wnole
lot more...
Something which may be worrying
a lot of you may well be getting a
doctor at Uni, but we have this
covered.
On Mon-Wed of Freshers' Week we
have 'The Well-Fayre' in the Kings
Road Centre (near the Union, come
down and ask a crew member). At
this event, we have invited lots of
practices from all around Newcastle,
mainly near your accommodation to
come down and sign you onto their
books, depending which practice
you decide is best for you.
We really want to stress to you
guys that tnere really is nothing that
we don't want to hear from you!
Hopefully everything will go
smoothly, out if not, have a chat to
somebody hanging around and
hopefully all will be well again for
ou as soon as possible. No matter
ow small your question seems to
you, if it is worrying you in Freshers'
Week then there is help available
from the Students' Union.
Transport, The Tent and The
Tyne. Look After Yourself Tonight
At the end of the evening we don't
rest until you are in bed!
It's really important that you don't
wony about getting home, nor that
you leave drunken and/or alone.
This is why we have minibuses to
take you wherever you need to go to
get your beauty sleep!
If
you
have
first
year
accommodation, simply leave the
Union whenever you like, turn left
and you will see the crew on the
steps. Queue up next to the crew
member holding a sign which says
the name of your accommodation on
it, and then when there are enough
people you will end up on a bus.
Simple.
If you are still living at home, you
will also be taken home! If you live
within a 20 mile radius of the
campus, then simply queue up at the
LOCAL STUDENTS sign. You will
be taken home with a minimum of
fuss.
If you live more that 20 miles away,
you too can queue up in this place,
however if you coula let one of our
supervisors know that you are here
as soon as possible on the night, that
would be a great help.
Hopefully getting on the bus will
be a fun experience, but just to help
you along, here are some helpful
hints...
If the crew suggest that you sing, it
really is less hassle just to go along
with it, resistance is futile.
The drivers are lovely, however they
are sober, remember this. Something
you find utterly hilarious in your
drunken stupor may not be
amazingly funny to them.
However they are good craic, so
have some run with them, and
remember, a please and a thank you
goes a long way.
Look after your belongings on the
bus, if you leave them behind, we
can't guarantee you will ever see
them again, so take care.
THE DRIVERS... They are friendly, we promise!
WHEN WILL YOU EVER AGAIN
SPEND SO MUCH MONEY ON
ALCOHOL?
The answer is most likely never,
but that's university life for you!
Being a student is one of the most ■
expensive occupations. Don't let H I
this deter you from having fun, but
by the time you've bought all your •”
books, had one too many cheeky
pints and paid your rent, you may
truly know the definition of poor.
The recent introduction of top-up
fees has not helped the situation.
All of you will be involved in
paying top-up fees of £3000 a year,
whether you pay up front or after
you graduate.
In 2010 the government will decide
whether they will lift the cap on this
£3000 so that Universities will be
able to charge as much as they want.
In a bid to stop this happening
NUS (The National Union or
Students)
have organised
a
demonstration in London to protest
against lifting the fee cap in October.
If you'd like to go along see one of
the Officers (cinnamon t-shirts) for
further information.
Not for Profit,
Just for Students
HOW MUCH MONEY DOES THE
UNION MAKE?
The answer is none whatsoever!
The Union Society is a non profit
organisation meaning that any
money we make from commercial
services such as the bars, the food
outlets and gigs, for, is put straight
back into student services such as
the Student Advice Centre, societies
and sport.
More simply, this means that if
you're in a sports team, when you
ouy a pint you cure indirectly
contributing to the cost of your
equipment and training!
It's really important that you use
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where would you go to join the
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Sunday Night
Let's
get this Party
started!
This year for opening night
the
Union
will
be
transformed into a sandy
paradise.. Beautiful girls in
bikinis and toned boys in
speedos will be aplenty for
our " beach themed night*:
Our resident DJs will be
pumping out all of your
favourite party tunes. Get
down and dirty with Jon
upstairs for R&B and urban.
Michela and Steve Officer
will be mixing Indie, Retro
and Rock St Roll sounds
from the underground
downstairs in B:eats. The
Bassment will have our
resident DJ Rafe (and
resident mass of drunk
students) playing chart
classicsr party anthems and
student favourites- sure to
get you making new
friends.
B
own Funhouse Pat
Sharp will not be
present unfortunately!
Munch on some
fairground
treats
including candy floss
lollipops
and
hotdogs. Have a go at
knocking over the
coconuts on the game
trailers?
And keep
those pennies sin your
pockets because this is
all included in your
pink wristband price.
The first night of
Freshers' Week is always a
big one. It’s where you'll
meet people you will see
for the next few years.
Will you be remembered
for hugging the toilet bowl
No day to
at 1 o'clock in the morning?
the beach would be
complete without bucket Or will you be the one who
bnd spades, but forget spews off the fairground?
Sbout buckets of sand our
tars will be serving'you Don't worry about getting
Bucketsiof cocktails till the home, our ever courteous
small hdurs of the morning. drivers will whiz you back
Our lovely Bars Manager to bed. Why not pop into
has been locked up in his the Welfare
special mixing room to
come up with a brand new
drinks menu for FW 06. It
would be rude not to
sample his delights! To
complete the beach we've
booked one of the North's
greatest funfair. If your
stomach can hack it have a
go on the 'Miami' or try the
rfiassive G^orce motion of
the 'Meterorite'.
Relive
your Funhouse watching
days by trying out FW very
tent on the way home for a
late night cup of tea. But
hey the party shouldn't end
there. Stock up on all you
hall party needs at the
Union shop during the day
and the Magic Box stall to
keep the fun going all
night. But do remember
that you’ve got to be up
early in the morning to go
paintballing! ■
During the day stay around
the Union for activity
signup and to get involved
in the Union shenanigans.
We've got a Steel Band and
DJs in the tent after lunch
and a BBQ on the lawn so
there is no excuse not to
feel the Caribbean in your
blood! Union Bars and
Cafes will be open all day
long to keep you fuelled
and there will be a
traditional Union Pub Quiz
at 3pm with beer tokens to
be won!
(downstairs) and indie
tracks in the Green Room
(downstairs as well) so
don't fear there will be volume. Head back to the
plenty to keep you busy!
Union before bed and our
blue knights will whisk you
The night is far from over back home- no matter
as we take you to where you live.
Newcastle's biggest and
newest club. Digital will If music ain't your thing
be opening up for us from don't*stress, we’ve catered
midnight to phgy wee for everyone. A night at
hours
of
Tuesday the flicks has been booked
morning with their at The Tyneside Cinema.
regular student night Check the timetable in
'Supafly'. Bringing you your fresher pack to see
a mixture of indie, what's on. Meet at the
rock, RnB, pop and a Union at 7ish and a crew
little bit of cheese, it’s will take you down and
welcome. sure to be an interesting back.
end
to
The final warm up
are The Bees who are back
after a two year break with
a new album.
Monday Night
Pump up the volume!
This year's organisers have
booked some of the best
bands around to bring you
the best Freshers Week line
up for years.
We kick off with Fresher
Week regulars Kubichek
who have just polished off
their first album and are
getting ready for their
single release later this
year. Other local heroes
The Motorettes will be
joining us as well. Bred in
nearby Tynemouth, these
guys are a mix of The
Ramones, The Beach boys
spun with The Ronnettes
and The Shirelles and are
very excited about playing
FW 06 so make them feel
You'll now be hot and
sweaty and ready for one
of this year’s biggest
breakthrough act.
Dirty
Pretty Things comprise ex
Libertine stars Anthony
Rossomando, Gary Powell
and Carl Barat and Didz
Hammond (The Cooper
Temple Clause) and will be
turning up the bass and
making you head bang till
you can no more. They’ll
be playing new stuff and if
you’re
lucky,
some
Libertines classics.
Throughout the night
we wilt have our DJs
pumping out the best
rock tracks in Breats
These are the departing times, please arrive 15 minutes before the times listed below:
SUNDAY
Asda
Go Karting
IKEA
Paintballing
City Sightseeing Bus
Wet and Wild
Surfing
Pub Quiz in Union
PUB CRAWLS
Free BBQ
Steel Band
MONDAY
Asda
Quayside Cultural
Blue Reef Aquarium
Climbing Wall
Go Karting
Ice Skating
IKEA
Metro Centre
Paintballing
Pitch 'n* Putt
Pole Dancing (Girls only)
PUB CRAWLS
Quasar
City Sightseeing Bus
Skiing
Bowling
Societies Fair
The "Well-Fayre"
TUESDAY
Asda
Bowling
Quayside Cultural
Blue Reef Aquarium
Tyneside Cinema: JAWS
Climbing Wall
Discovery Museum
Go Karting
Ice Skating
IKEA
Metro Centre
Paintballing
10.30am, 2.30pm, 3.30pm
11.30am, 1.30pm
12.00pm
11.30am, 1.30pm
1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm
1.00pm
1.30pm
2.30pm
1.00pm (Quayside) 1.30pm (Jesmond) 2.00pm (Quayside) 2.00pm (Durham)
12.00pm onwards (Outside Union)
12.00pm - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 3.00pm (Marquee)
11.30am, 2.00pm, 3.00pm
11.00am, 2.30pm
12.00pm, 2.00pm
12.30pm, 2.00pm
8.30am, 10.30am, 12.30pm
9.30am, 10.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm
10.30am, 1.00pm, 3.30pm
12.00pm
10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm
1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm
1.45pm
2pm (Central Station) 3pm (Central Station Catch Up)
10.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 3.30pm
1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm
12.30pm, 2.30pm
10.30am, 2.00pm, 3.30pm
10.00am - 4.00pm (Claremont Sports Hall)
9.00am - 6.00pm (Kings Road Centre)
I.30pm. 2.30pm
12.00am, 1.30pm, 3pm
II.00am, 2.00pm
11.30am, 2.00pm
12.30pm, film showing at 1pm
10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm
2.00pm
10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm
9.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm
10.30am, 11.30am, 3.30pm
12.00pm
8.30am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm
TUESDAY CONTINUED...
Pitch 'n' Putt
Pole Dancing (Girls Only)
PUBCRAWLS
Quasar
City Sightseeing Bus
Skiing
Surfing
Societies Fair
The ’Well-Fayre"
WEDNESDAY
Asda
Quayside Cultural
Blue Reef Aquarium
Canoeing
Tyneside Cinema: GREASE
Climbing Wall
Discovery Museum
Go Karting
Ice Skating
IKEA
Paintballing
Pitch ’n' Putt
Mixed Sex Pole Dancing
PUBCRAWLS
Quasar
City Sightseeing Bus
Skiing
Bowling
Wet and Wild
Surfing
Break Dancing
Karate 8t Kickboxing
Theatre production
The 'Well-Fayre"
Sports Taster Sessions
THURSDAY
Asda
Quayside Cultural
Blue Reef Aquarium
Go Karting
IKEA
Paintballing
Pitch 'n' Putt
Quasar
TEA PARTY
Sports Taster Sessions
11.30am, 12.30pm, 3.30pm
1.45pm
2pm (Haymarket) 2pm (Whitley Bay - Limited Places)
10.30am, 1.15pm, 3.30pm
1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm
12.30pm, 2.30pm
1.30pm
10.00am - 4.00pm (Claremont Sport's Hall)
9.00am - 6.00pm (King's Road Centre)
1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.45pm
11.00am, 2.00pm
11.30am, 2.00pm
9.00am, 1.15pm
11.30am, film showing at 12.00pm
10.30, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm
2.00pm
10.30am, 12.30pm
9.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm
10.30am, 11.30am
8.30am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm
11.30am, 1.00pm, 3.30pm
1.45pm
2pm (Central Station) 3pm (Central Station Catch Up)
10.30am, 1.00pm, 3.00pm
1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm
12.30pm, 2.30pm
12.00pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm
1.30pm
1.30pm
12.00pm - 2.00pm (Marquee)
2.00pm - 4.00pm (Marquee)
4.00pm - 5.45pm (Marquee)
9.00am - 6.00pm (Kings Road Centre)
All day (Claremont Sport's Hall)
1.30pm, 2.30pm
2.00pm
3.00pm
1.30pm
2.30pm, 3.30pm
1.30pm
12.30pm, 2.00pm, 3.30pm
1.30pm, 2.30pm
1pm - 3pm (Free Tea, Coffee and Scones in the Marquee!)
All day (Claremont Sport's Hall)
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Tuesday Night
There is a
Panda
loose!
From 8pm a night of
eclectic music from a
selection of union nights is
organised here for your
delectation and delight.
Every room in the Union
will be serving up a
different selection of
music. With a little bit of
something for everyone.
Upstairs in the Global we
have Break DJ Legends the
'Back Stage Sluts’ firing out
their usual tunes with the
help of Dave Murray and Oli
Patton.
student
favourites
Always remember that the
bar in the Green Room
never has a queue so pop
in, get a pint and enjoy the
tunes in there.
If you
enjoyed Sunday night then
this will be the room for
you.
Next door to the Green
room is the calming Blue
Room which (as tradition
dictates) is Pandamonium
Chill Out room.
Reggae
and Dub will be dished to
you by local act Prince
Wey-I CtThe Rude Boyz and
Galz. With a name like
that you know the're going
to be good!
Downstairs in the Green
Room we've got the
residents from the Union's
regular nights 'Solution'
(Fridays)
and
'999'
(Wednesdays) Phil Broome,
Jon and Rafe who will be B:eats will have Brighton
mixing the usual chart Beach and Very Ape DJs
classics, party anthems and including Steve Officer,
Michela and Mark Taylor.
Described best as funky
soul and indie, there will
be plenty of cult classics on
offer.
The Bassment will be
our main room as
always. Headlining FW
06 this J year will be
Judge Jules of Radio 1
fame. Her has one of the
most listened to radio
shows in the world and
does regular sets at the
world’s biggest clubs. Even
though he supports Arsenal
I'm sure you'll give him a
warm welcome to the Toon
as he literally steps off the
plane from Judgement
Sunday in Ibiza.
also hear him later in the
year at Arcane. If you
haven't heard him before
do not miss him!
If the Judge ain't your cup
of tea, why not join the
Grub Crawl which will be
stewarded this year by the
Chiristian Union. It's a bit
like a pub crawl but
involves food instead of
drinks. Simple really. ; We
generally head into town
about 7ish and get fuelled
up and head back to the
Union for dessert and late
night tea. Keep an eye out
for info on the crawl during
the week.
As with all events we’ll get
you into bed safely with
This year we are very our fleet of speeding
privileged to offer you T. C. transits.
Monckton from Wax On
fame supporting Judge
Jules. Always a favourite
here at Newcastle you
c a n
Audience
participation
is a must- if
you try to
escape Jon
will make
a fool of
you,
so
it's best
to play
along.
I t' s
generally
quite civilised but
the bars will be open so it
may not stay that way for
What's the Craic I long! This is an early start
here you say?
and an early finish (8-12) to
An old favourite of FW keep you refreshed for the
here at Newcastle it's the big finale.
chance to sit down with a
beer and enjoy a bit of Upstairs in the Global we
cabaret.
have
the
Japanese
sensation that is Karaoke.
World Famous compere Will you be brave enough
Jon Mayor (he was in (or drunk enough) to stand
Hollyoaks last week) takes up in front of all your new
you through an evening of flatmates and sing 'Eye of
acts in the Bassment.
the Tiger'? Or will the
residents of 15A Ricky Road
The
line-up
includes do a rendition of Bohemian
comedy, singing, rabbits Rhapsody?
coming out of hats,
burlesque
dancing Bear in mind though that
(complete with nipple the images of tonight will
tassels) and apparently a stay with your mates for
rather good Oasis tribute eternity!
band.
The alternative choice .
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Edinburgh
Capitals at We’ll
also
have
Newcastle Arena. It gets demonstrations from the
going on the ice at 7:15pm Union
Break-dancers,
so sign up during today in freestyle karate people
the tent to guarantee your and some kickboxers all of
place- spaces are limited which you can have a go at
so get in quick!
as long as you're sober!
Don't forget to head up to
Why not spend some time the Sports Hall to have a
at the Union before we bus look at some of the
you there and then come remaining sport societies
join us at the cabaret fun at Newcastle and give
when you come back.
them a try.
Night
During the day
the big white
tent out the
front is booked
up
with
a
variety
off
acts. Our very
own
drama
society,
NUTS, will
be putting
on
a
spectacular
afternoon
p[lay for
you (see
posters
during
t h
week).
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Thursday Night
This is it.
The climax of the past few
days of paintball bruises,
IKEA credit card bills, sore
wrists from pool playing The Baja Beach Club, just
and a bloody sore head next door, will be also be
from all that head banging waiting for you as we take
you on a massive Toon
at Dirty Pretty Things.
Pubcrawl. This is the
Your
parents
are only official Freshers'
wondering
why
they Week crawl en-mass so
haven't heard from you in don't miss out. It’s
days... well they will have legendary.
to hang on a little bit
longer as we take you on Orange shirted crew will
you
at
your
the biggest Freshers Finale meet
accommodation
around
ever.
7pm and introduce you to
These guys
We've booked out two of Newcastle.
the Quayside’s biggest have years of experience
clubs entirely for you guys! and are well gifted in
One of the UK's most art of drinking games and
original clubs, The Tuxedo blagging the odd freebie.
Princess,
affectionately
known as The Boat', will Don’t worry if you're not
open its doors or should I big drinker, its more fun to
say hatches to over 3500 of stay sober and waf
mates
you.
themselves.
Once you make it to the
final destination you'll be
wowed by the glories of
The Boat's revolving
dance floor and the
fact that you're
actually on the Tyne
partying!
We can't think of a better
way to round off your first
week in Newcastle than
dancing the night away
under the Tyne bridge (the
green one in all the
pictures) before the reality
of university life hits home.
Can you?
Over at Baja you'll
be wowed by the
scantily clad bikini and
short wearing bar staff
and the 70's style
dancers. Big Brother
fans might even spot
Anthony. Drinks promos
will be available and
there is a rumour that yet
more Karaoke may be
present.
Once more, when you
finally have had enough,
the blue shirts will get you
home for the very last time
and we'll all go home and
sleep for the first time in a
week!
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After you have all had a nice
weekend in bed after Freshers
Week, we have an extra little
surprise in store for you.
On Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd
October the Union will be hosting the
Companies fayre.
We are turning the Bassment of the
Union into a massive fayre of lovely
people who want to introduce themselves
to you. There will be hordes of tables,
eacn with a business or service who
basically want to make themselves
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There'll be the usual free condoms,
bens, keyrings and sweeties, as well as
nie more bizarre items such as smoothies,
lenders, and popcorn machines, all
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gjprell as a whole host of useful people like
urance companies, STA Travel
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The Empire Cinema (formerly ODEON)
will be on hand as well, and the Theatre
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Shem during the year.
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VP Activities Julia Moore introduces you to societies
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WEDNESDAY
27TH SEPTEMBER
11.30-2pm The break dancing
society get their groove on in the
tent.
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There is so much more to your
time at university other than
lust getting a degree!
|Your lecturers might kill me for
saying that but s true!
IHave you got a hobby, interest or
yiewpoint that you would like to
share with other students? Maybe
you are just looking to try new
things and meet new people? Then
a society might just be what you are
looking for.
[Societies are run via the Union
Society and cover just about
anything and everything that you
Aught be interested in, from
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dancing, to politics, to everyone's
favourite TV soap Neighbours.
Societies, like me Union Society,
are organised by students for
students. Here at Newcastle there
are over 120 societies to choose
from so getting involved could not
be easier. They run all kinds of
activities throughout the year and
offer some great opportunities to
learn new skills as well as a vast
array of social events, trips, shows
and performances.
Getting involved is a great way of
getting more out of your time at
University outside of your degree.
You are guaranteed to meet some
great, likeminded people and have
a lot of fun. After trying what
societies have to offer you might
eyen fancy getting involved with its
organisation, giving you an
invaluable opportunity to gain
skills that employers kill for.
It's really easy to get involved, just
keep an eye out tor the Societies
Fayre this week (see below for more
info) or check out the Union Society
website and notice boards for more
information about signing up.
Any questions about societies
email [email protected].
Clubs & Societies Fayre
Monday and Hiesday 10 - 4pm
{Sports Centre
The Freshers' Week Clubs &
Societies Fayre this year takes
place at the centre for Sport and
Physical Recreation, otherwise
known as the sports centre at
Richardson Road
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leisure, deciding ad hoc whether you'd
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AIESEC
Aikido Qub
American Football
. Amnesty International
Archaeology
Athletics and Cross Country
Badminton Qub
Biology
Boat Qub
Break Dancing
Caledonian Society
■Canoe Qub
■Catholic Society
! Caving Qub
i Cheerleading
! Circus Society
|Communications Society
i Conservation Society
. Conservative Future
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Dance Music Society
Dance Society
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WEDNESDAY
27TH SEPTEMBER
4-5.45pm NUTS Newcastle
University Theatre Society put
on two plays in the tent
TUESDAY 10th OCTOBER
4-5pm Society Forum in the
Bass:ment. ALL presidents,
secretaries and treasures must
attend.
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society to give you as much info as you
need in order to sign up. Below you'll
find a list of who'll be there to show you
the ropes.
Enterprise Centre
Ents
Fencing
Film Society
Freestyle Karate and Kickboxing
Friends of Palestine
Gaming Society
Geography Society
Gilbert and Sullivan
Guinness and Recti Ale Society
Indie Society
Hapkido
International Society
Irish Dance Society
Islamic Society
Jazz Orchestra
Jitsu
Judo Qub
Karate Jutsu
Ladies Cricket
Ladies Hockey
Latin and Ballroom Dancing
LGBT
Liberal Democrats
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Men's Football
Mens Hockey
Mens Lacrosse
Mens Rugby Union
Men's Squash
Meosin
Mountaineering Qub
Neighbours Society
Netball Club
Newcastle Hitch Society
Nightline
NSR
NUTS
Orienteering
Parachute Club
People and Planet
Photographic Society
Poker Society
Politics Society
RAG
Riding Club
Rifle
Rock Society
Rugby League
Sailing and Yachting
Salvation Society
Scout and Guide
Ski and Snowboard
South Asian
STAR
Stop AIDS Society
Student Exchange Programme
Sub Aqua
Surf Club
Swimming and Water Polo
Swing Dance Society
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Tennis
Thai Boxing
The Film Making Society
The Jewish Society
Trampoline Qub
Ultimate Frisbee
UNICEF
Wilderness Medicine Society
Windband Society
Womens / Ladies Squash
Womens and Mens Volleyball
Womens Basketball
Women's Football Club
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Welcome!
top end of the table.
Sport at Newcastle is an integral
part of University life. With over 58
sports clubs to choose from and over
three thousand members, Newcastle
Athletic Union is one of the finest in
the country.
Welcome to Newcastle, the
capital of the North East of
England.
I'm Anthony Keane, your Athletic
Union President, and I'm here to take
care of all things sport.
This vibrant city is home to a wide
range of culture, technology, arts and
nightlife that make it truly a one off.
Newcastle is a very student
orientated city with a huge range of
events and activities that cater for
people from all walks of life.
Our University is no exception to
this rule, catering for over 17,000
students from all over the world, and
providing services that put us at the
S p o rts C entre!
During your time here be sure to
check out our new Sports Centre!
The Centre for Sport and Physical
Recreation moved from its old site
and relaunched last September at
Richardson Road.
The facility boasts 125 health and
fitness stations and 3 multipurpose
areas.
It is also the home of inti-mural
sport and performance sport,
providing expert coaching and
training facilities for both the
university's top athletes and those
who just wnat to have fun.
Prices range from £45 to £160 for full
useage including swimming.
every level of sporting i
For our national and international
level athletes - there is the Elite
Athletes Squad, providing individual
fitness coaching and assessment,
sports; psychology and nutritional
guidance.. Our representative teams
compete irv the British Universities
Sports Association (BUSA) Leagues
and are part of trie ’Performance
Sports program, which through
increased support by the Newcastie
Centre for Sport and Physical
Recreation (CPRS) allows us to
achieve at the highest level.
We are ranked 14th in the country,
and provide training for our students
from the finest coaches the region has
to offer.
This doesn't necessarily mean that
participation is more important than
performance!
Our sporting facilities and services
aren't just geared towards those who
want to acheive the highest scores Newcastle has one of the largest and
most
successful
intra-mural
programs in university sport.
There are over 50 11-aside football
teams, and a high number of teams in
Netball, Hockey and Rugby making
it easy to see that we are at the
forefront of sporting excellence.
When it comes to competition the
BUSA league is probably our top
priority, but in the run up to
Christmas the competition comes a
little closer to home as we once again
prepare for the most anticipated
clasn of the sporting calendar!
Stan Calvert is the inter-varsity
event held with Northumbria This
fourteen year old battle of the titans
will see over 1000 athletes from over
40 teams partaking in a 16 sport face
off to see who will come out on top
and claim what is undoubtedly the
most sought after sporting victory.
I'm very sure that this year will be
no exception as Team Newcastle dig
their heels in, in a bid to retain the top
spot after last year's victory.
If you want to use the best facilities,
play the best sports and enjoy the
best reputation, you good do worse
than getting involved with Team
Newcastle!
Taster Sessions!
Starting from Monday these taster sessions mean you can try any sport
for free! There not all listed here... ask at the Sports &Societies Fair for
more details.
Monday
Fencing
Karate
Tae Kwon Do
Tuesday
Fencing
Wednesday
Trampolirung
Mens Basketball
Tae Kwon Do
Karate
Mens Football
Womens Football
Womens Hockey
Mens Hockey
Thursday
Womens Lacrosse
Womens Basketball
Netball
Mens Volleyball
Womens Squash
Thai Boxing
Hapkido
Judo
Friday
Thai Boxing
Womens Lacrosse
Mens Squash
Netball
Table Tennis
Mens Hockey
Womens Hockey
Saturday
Netball
Badminton
Womens Football
Womens Squash
Cheerleading
Tae Kwon Do
Cheerleading
Fencing
Mens Hockey
Sunday
Cheerleading
Kickboxing
Mens Football
Mens Squash
Womens Basketball
Table Tennis
Mens Volleyball
Womens Hockey
Mens Hockey
ll-5pm
6-8pm
8-10pm
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
ll-5pm
Sports Centre
8-10pm
8-10pm
8-10pm
6-8pm
l-5pm
1-5pm
2-5pm
5-8pm
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Cochrane Park
Cochrane Park
Longbenton Sports Ground
Longbenton Sports Ground
3-5pm
3-5pm
5-8pm
8-10pm
5-7pm
4-6pm
6-8pm
8-10pm
Redhall Drive
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
5-7pm
3-5pm
5-7pm
5-7pm
7-10pm
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Redhall Drive
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
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12-2pm
2-5pm
1-5pm
2-4pm
10-1 pm
1-3pm
3-5pm
2-5pm
2-6pm
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Cochrane Park
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Longbenton Sports Ground
10-12noon
10-2pm
1-5pm
2-4pm
12-2pm
2-5pm
2-5pm
11-2pm
2-6pm
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Cochrane Park
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Longbenton Sports Ground
Longbenton Sports Ground