I would like to bring to your attention the developments in the hurling club in Dublin City University (DCU). Hurling in DCU has been developing each year for the past number of years culminating in promotion to Fresher Division 1 in 2009 and to the Fitzgibbon Cup competitions in 2010. Promotion to the Fitzgibbon Cup has given the club the opportunity to establish itself as a serious contender in Third Level hurling in Ireland. We are currently at the beginning of what promises to be a very exciting period for DCU Hurling Club and there has never been a better time to get involved.
The aim of this Information package is to promote the Sport Scholarship Programme in DCU. I would be delighted if you could pass this information on to prospective students who might be interested in attending an academic course in DCU and would be interested in joining the DCU Hurling team. Additional information can be found on the club website; www.dcugaa.ie/node/2.
Please find enclosed an Elite Sport leaflet, a DCU Hurling Club Information leaflet and a Sport Scholarship Application Form.
The DCU Sports Scholarship Programme supports the holistic development of talented athletes and recognises their increasing need to successfully balance both academic and sporting commitments. DCU facilitates this vision through the Sport Scholarship Programme. The Sport Scholarship Programme is an athlete led programme whereby a network of support services and expertise are tailored to the individual needs of the athlete. The programme grades support depending on the athlete’s achievement, potential and need, with the objective of remaining flexible to support the diverse needs of athletes. Support services include:
- Guaranteed campus accommodation
- Financial support for academic fees, equipment, books, travel to competition etc
- High Performance Education Talks and Workshops
- Goal Setting and Performance Planning
- Career Guidance Support
- Personal tuition (where necessary)
- Access to elite competition
- Fitness Testing and Sports Injury Management
- Strength & Conditioning and Biomechanical Analysis
- Sports Psychology and Sports Nutrition
The closing date for receipt of application forms for the 2011-2012 academic year is the 1st of July 2011. Further information and application forms are available from www.dcu.ie/sportscholarships.
If you have any further queries about Elite Sport opportunities please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yvonne McGowan
Senior Sports Development Officer
T: 01 700 5811
