Clubs in DCU
If you fail to get in touch with any of these clubs, please contact scc@redbrick.dcu.ie, or in person via Ian Russell, at the Clubs & Societies office, upstairs in the Hub.
Aikido
Aikido is a modern, non-violent, non-aggressive Japanese martial art that was developed early in the 20th century by Morihei Ueshiba, commonly referred to as O-Sensei meaning "Great teacher". In Japanese, Aikido means "the way of harmony with the force and principle of nature." Attackants are subdued through the use of locks, pins and throws. Techniques are practiced in pairs with partners alternating between the role of attacker and defender. The Aikidoist's goal is for self development and education through the discipline and expression of their art. DCU Aikido club welcomes all students to join the club. With our many year experience you can enjoy the practice with senior students. Our classes are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8pm and you can get more info on our website: www.dcu.dublinaikido.com or else check the federation website: www.dublinaikido.com. We are also part of the French Aikido Federation strong of more than 60.000 students and travel often to France to train.
Contact: aikido@redbrick.dcu.ie
American Football
American Football is becoming more and more popular in this country. At the end of 2004, there were 6 full teams and 2 development teams in the Irish League. Teams from Ireland have played (and beat!) teams from both Europe and America, as well as winning various European Tournaments against top class European teams. The 2004/5 season is the first for the DCU Saints, and we have a lot of plans for the year. We focus on both Full Contact and Flag Football (non-contact) to suit everyone's tastes and we have both men and women playing for us. We also play in Intervarsity games against the other team in the University of Limerick.
Contact: usfball@redbrick.dcu.ie
Archery
Contact: archery@redbrick.dcu.ie
Athletics
Contact: athletic@redbrick.dcu.ie
Badminton
Contact: shuttle@redbrick.dcu.ie
Basketball club, Ladies
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Basketball club, Men
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Climbing
Contact: climbing@redbrick.dcu.ie
Camogie
Contact: camogie@redbrick.dcu.ie
Canoeing
Contact: canoe@redbrick.dcu.ie
Caving
Caving is an unusual and exciting sport that combines a wide spectrum of activities, and will test all aspects of your physical abilities. Caving has something for everyone, maybe you will enjoy the challenge of overcoming the obstacles in your path, maybe you want to learn new skills such as rope climbing and absailing, perhaps you want to enjoy the beautiful formations inside the caves or maybe you just want to come along for an adventure and go where few others have gone before. DCU caving club provides a safe and enjoyable way of getting into this exciting sport. No experience is neccessary and the club will provide all the equipment. The caving club is a very active club so when were not caving were still having fun, come along on one of our caving weekends and find out ! The caving club meets every week in the minor hall from 5:00-7:00 pm.
Contact: caving@redbrick.dcu.ie
Gaelic club, Men
The history of the Gaelic Football Club is along and glorious one with many colourful and charismatic people linked to the club. Our president Fr. John Gilligan is a legend amongst men and our Development officer Tom O'Donnell works tirelessly. One would wonder if it would be easier for him to get a phone implant. Our coaches Niall Moyna, Dermot Morris, Micheal McCafferty and John Horan are there sleet, snow or rain and if you want to play they will help you The Gaelic Football Club fields four teams and may possibly field a 5th team in the near future. These teams are our Senior team which is our first team, our Intermediate team which is our second team and two first year - freshers teams that compete as the "A" and "B" teams. The fifth team we mentioned is a junior team. This means that we will have about 140 active playing members as 150 players will compete for DCU this year 2001-02. Three of our teams have got to the All-Ireland 1/4 finals and we will be running an internal blitz in late spring.
Contact: gaamen@redbrick.dcu.ie
Gaelic club, Women
Contact: gaawomen@redbrick.dcu.ie
Golf
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Gymnastics
Contact: gymnast@redbrick.dcu.ie
Handball
Contact: handball@redbrick.dcu.ie
Hiking
Contact: hiking@redbrick.dcu.ie
Hockey club, Ladies
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Hockey club, Men
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Horse Riding
Contact: hriding@redbrick.dcu.ie
Hurling
Contact: hurling@redbrick.dcu.ie
Judo
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Ju-Jitsu
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Karate
DCU Karate Club is one of the longest running and largest clubs in the college. We have over eight qualified black belt trainers to deliver the best martial arts training in Dublin. We have a good mix of all levels and always welcome new members. We also emphasis the social side of our club by organising weekends away and nights out in the bar or at the dogs.DCU Karate Club aims to take away the fear people have when trying something new by providing our members with a friendly and welcome atmosphere to train and to make new friends.
Contact: karate@redbrick.dcu.ie
Kung Fu
Contact: kungfu@redbrick.dcu.ie
Martial Arts
Contact: dcumac@redbrick.dcu.ie
Olympic Handball
Contact: olympich@redbrick.dcu.ie
Pool & Snooker
Contact: pool@redbrick.dcu.ie
Rock Climbing
Contact: climbing@redbrick.dcu.ie
Rowing
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Rugby club, Ladies
Contact: rugbyw@redbrick.dcu.ie
Rugby Club (Mens)
The Mens Rugby Club is one of the largest and most know clubs in DCU. We field two teams (freshers & senior) every year in the "Irish Colleges competition" we are currently in division two of this league but have ambitions to return to the top division of colleges rugby in this country by 2003-2004 season. The club president and all its officers can be contacted through our club web page. Whether you are a novice or professional turn up to training and our vastly experienced coach (Gearoid "don't give the ball away" Ferrick) will be there to teach you the basics or fine tune your skills. Last year we won the National Student 7s Shield in Longford. See you all down at training. rugby@redbrick.dcu.ie
Sailing
DCU Sailing Club is enjoying a renaissance recently and the year has started promisingly with a number of our introductory sailing sessions. Instruction is provided by a number of the qualified instructors we have as members. Our aim is to introduce as many individuals to the sport as possible and to generally get people out on the water having fun. Even if you've only navigated in the bath we want you on board ! We use both dinghys and larger cruising yachts. Gear is not important; we provide lifejackets and some oilskins. New or old to the membership you'll enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere where everybody knows everybody at the end of the day. If it all sounds too easy, check out our noticeboard in the Henry Grattan building on the ground floor opposite CG 74...there are some photos etc of our first sessions...
Contact: sailing@redbrick.dcu.ie
Sub Aqua
Contact: subaqua@redbrick.dcu.ie
Snowboarding
Contact: chair@dcusnowboarding.com
Soccer, Ladies
Contact: soccerl@redbrick.dcu.ie
Soccer (Mens)
Contact: soccer@redbrick.dcu.ie
As well as competing in all Intervarsity competition, Universities League, Collingwood Cup, Crowley Cup & Harding Cup, DCU Soccer Club also boast two teams competing on a weekly basis in the Leinster Senior League. The Club also caters for the average player, with our four hundred strong membership of the AIB Astro League, this year also sees the inception of the AIB Freshers League. Our main source of Information is currently our own club website, which can be found at the address below.
Squash
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Swimming
Contact: swimming@redbrick.dcu.ie
Table Tennis
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Tennis
Contact: tennis@redbrick.dcu.ie
Ultimate Frisbee
Contact: ultimate@redbrick.dcu.ie
Volleyball
Contact: vball@redbrick.dcu.ie
Windsurfing
Contact: windsurf@redbrick.dcu.ie
Yoga
While not exactly a sport in the competitive sense, yoga has nonetheless a lot to offer to people at all levels of fitness. It improves general health and well-being, helping to relieve and manage stress, while toning and strengthening the body. For more information about yoga and the D.C.U. Yoga club, please go to our website.
Contact: yoga@redbrick.dcu.ie