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Life & Anxiety, an ACT approach workshop

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We know it can be tough to experience anxiety while at University. UC Health is hosting an anxiety workshop series to provide students with the opportunity to explore new ways to experience life so that anxiety doesn’t run the show. You will be with a small group of likeminded students – a safe and supportive environment.

For enrolment or info reach out to Anna Dalzell, Counsellor at the UC Health Centre.

 

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Social Yarns

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‘Social Yarns’ is a UC Student Wellbeing navigator led knitting and crocheting group for students to be able to learn different yarn arts and find a community. It will take place in Te Rua Makerspace on fortnight Mondays from 12:15pm to 2:00pm, starting from week 2 (24th February). You are welcome to bring your own projects! All materials and free snacks are provided! 

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Coach or Manage a UC Sport team in 2025!

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Are you a seasoned coach looking for a new challenge?  How about an emerging coach looking for some experience?  Do you have what it takes to guide aspiring university students to reach their full potential?  Or maybe you know someone (they don’t have to be a student) who might fit the bill and would be keen to join our community?

Our UC sport clubs are looking for coaches for the 2025 winter season, across all levels (including premiere) and across all codes.

Why become a coach or manager?
  • Work with top level student athletes, helping them achieve their potential
  • Work and network with the UCRS team and interns, integrating modern sport science (like Performance Analysis, Strength & Conditioning and testing) into your coaching programme
  •  Reap the benefits of giving back to your community – whether you’re helping a more social but competitive team, or leading the top team to premierships, the sense of reward is strong for everyone.
  • Great for your CV once you graduate, demonstrating leadership, communication, organisation and management skills.
  • Coach solo or maybe grab a friend and co-coach?
Want to know more?

To get involved and get more information on seasons, training and game days, please contact the amazing and dedicated club contacts below:

UC Netball: Hannah Williams (President)  ucnetballpresident@gmail.com
Looking for coaches at all levels, including premier

UC Basketball:  Piet van Hasselt  (President)  piet.vanhasselt@canterbury.ac.nz   
Looking for a coach for the U23 B Men’s Team

UC Rugby:  Jarred Brixton
ucrfc.chair@gmail.com   
Looking for 8 managers for social teams.   Just need to be a little organised able to communicate with a team of up to 25.

UC Football:  Anthony O’Connor
president.ucafc@gmail.com
Looking for coaches and assistants for both Men’s and Women’s teams, ideally with A, B or C Licenses.

UC Hockey:  Paul Horrocks president@uchockey.co.nz  or
Olly Snape  elite@uchockey.co.nz
Looking for coaches and managers, all levels.

So, just reach out to the excellent people in our sport clubs and see what opportunities they may have for you and get involved!

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