Tandem jumps and front flips
Try something different this term with the Nouse guide to the most original societies offering membership to students at York
OCTOPUSH
Mixed: Yes
Cost: £5 per term + £3-50 per session
Email: socs599@york.ac.uk / www.yusu.org/octopush
Imagine the hustle and bustle of hockey, and then imagine it played underwater! That’s octopush - a vibrant and quirky game where the emphasis is on having fun - as mixed teams of six, sporting snorkels and flippers, attempt to score with a weighted puck (or squid). Octopush certainly rates as a unique experience, surely a must for all adrenaline-junkies. York offers a flourishing and welcoming club, where no previous experience or equipment is required. Participation in octopush also allows the chance to compete for the university in regional and national competitions at the forefront of the sport. The club is staging a ‘Bring a friend’ social on Thursday of this week (January 24th - meet 7.30pm Vanbrugh bar) to encourage new members, featuring curry and copious alcohol.
Training: Bootham School Pool, Sundays, 7.00-9.00pm – meet Information Centre 6.15pm
SKYDIVING
Mixed: Yes
Cost: £175 for training, including three jumps
Email: parachute@yusu.org
For the more adventurous, Skydiving is the sport of choice. It is an incredible experience, the everyday world behind and entering a completely different environment. The sport which people probably have the most misconceptions about, it is much safer than you’d think and anyone can have a go. The University club and team have been making a mark recently with some incredible achievements: Student Skydiver of the Year; Winning the UK National League (Rookie Class); Winning the European Championships (Rookie Class); and Team of the Year. The club will also be running a charity tandem skydiving campaign for RAG, with jumps taking place on weekend of RAG week (23/24th Feb).
Training: Introductory course on the weekend of 2nd/3rd February
CAPOEIRA
Mixed: Yes
Cost: £5 per term
Email: info@capoeirayork.com / www.capoeirayork.com
Capoeira is a unique and colourful fusion of Brazilian dance rhythms and acrobatic martial arts, which develops agility, flexibility, strength, speed and co-ordination. York’s Capoeira club, which has links with the local community, welcomes everyone to improve their fitness and self-confidence to the accompaniment of traditional and uplifting South American music and song. With so many benefits, what better way to fulfil those New Year’s resolutions, while having a tremendous amount of fun. As well as Wednesday classes at the University, instructors Edy Alves and and Cris Gonsalves run classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings on Priory Street and on Friday evening at Next Generation Gym.
Training: Wednesdays, 5.00-7.00pm, Langwith or Goodricke Dining Room
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Mixed: Yes
Cost: £5 per year
Email: socs311@york.ac.uk / www.yusu.org/ultimatefrisbee
Requiring lightning speed of thought and sleight of hand, Ultimate Frisbee is an exhilarating and hugely enjoyable team sport. Teams of five compete in intense match-ups, played at high tempo, where movement and vision are all-important. York boasts one of the longest-established Ultimate Frisbee clubs in the country, welcoming all newcomers to compete in its indoor and outdoor training at any level. The club’s range of teams also allows the possibility to compete in regional and national tournaments, including the annual Roses contest and bi-annual BUSA competitions. The club will host the prestigious National Ultimate Frisbee tournament on the first weekend of May this year, so there’s never been a better time to check the sport out.
Training: Indoors – Fridays 6.30-9.30pm / Sunday 7.30-9.30pm and Outdoors – Wednesday 1.30-3.30pm / Sunday 1.30-3.30pm.
