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The Association works in partnership with the University of Glasgow Sport Service, which maintains the University's sports facilities. The Stevenson Building (or 'Stevie') on the University's main site in Gilmorehill houses a fitness suite, squash courts, sauna and six-lane 25m swimming pool, while
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The Association is managed by the GUSA Council, a body of 12 members elected in the Spring. The Council comprises the Executive (made up by the President, Vice-President, and Secretary), nine Convenors (Club Sport, Events, Health & Fitness, Finance, Publicity, Alumni, Travel, Welfare and
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The highlight of the Association's year is the GUSA Ball (or Annual Awards Dinner and Dance) in February, a black-tie affair at which Blues, Half-Blues and Awards are presented to successful athletes and teams. Previous Blues winners include
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Fundraising & Outreach). The position of President is a sabbatical post, for which the holder takes a year out from their studies and is paid by the University. The current 2022/23 President is Vivek Pandya.
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Members of University Staff are also appointed to the Council to represent the Association to the management of the University. These are the Honorary President, Honorary Treasurer, Honorary Vice-President and
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There are 52 sports clubs at the University affiliated to the Sports Association, which assists them financially and in obtaining transport, equipment and publicity.
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The Association provides financial, administrative and representational support to individuals and groups involved in sport and recreation at University of Glasgow.
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ten days later. Its founding aim was to "promote all forms of Athletic Exercise", an aim which continues to this day. In 1903, a women's section was established at
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In 1996, the Club became the Glasgow University Sports Association, a name intended to encapsulate better the work done by the organisation.
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Representatives. The current Honorary President is Professor Frank Coton, Vice-Principal for Learning and Development.
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The Association's offices are located at 62 Oakfield Avenue on Gilmorehill, opposite the Stevenson Building.
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The Athletic Club provided representation on behalf of all students five years before the foundation of the
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The Glasgow University Athletic Club was founded on 20 April 1881 and its constitution approved by the
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responsible for the promotion of sport and physical activity around campus.
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Glasgow and Aberdeen Universities Parliamentary constituency
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Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities Officer Training Corps
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Combined Scottish Universities Parliamentary Constituency
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Humanities Advanced Technology and Information Institute
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Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron
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in 1885, and the two maintain a close relationship.
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