eusa: first ten years

first 10 yearsEUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION

1999-2009

WelcomeEUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION 1999-2009

EUSAfirst 10 years

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I t’s the year 1981. At the Europa Palace Hotel in Anacapri, from the 29th to the 31st of May a meeting is taking place, called by CUSI -

the Italian University Sport Federation, aimed at creating the CESCU, the University Commission for Sport and Culture of the European Union.

Having a close look at the list of the participants, we find among them countries and persons making the history of the University Sport in our Continent. As a matter of fact, there is Enno Harms from Germany, Jean Talbot from France, Ignazio Lojacono from Italy, Hedwin Huis from the Netherlands, Eduardo Fernandez Molina from Portugal, Laila Iren Helgesen from Norway, Kenneth Erskog from Sweden and Roch Campana from Belgium. The latter, together with the FISU Vice President, Gilbert Schwaar from Switzerland, was present also as International Relations Representative of the World University Sport Federation.

For various reasons, CESCU did not have a sustainable future at the time; however the original idea to unite all the European National Sport Associations into a unique entity still remained. As a matter of fact, until 1999, the international sport activity was represented by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) alone, even though local events among neighbouring countries occasionally occurred.

The same year - in1999, during the Universiade at Palma de Mallorca, a group of National University Sport Associations’ executives from Europe decided to resume talks of Anacapri 1981: EUSA, the European University Sport Association, founded by 25 European countries, was born in Vienna.

In Palma de Mallorca the decision was made to form an association that would not only involve students representing their nation alone but would also include representatives from individual European Universities which, under the aegis of NUSA, were annual winners of their national University Championships.

On the basis and using these core characteristics as a guideline, between 2000 and 2005 EUSA was structurally and technically organised, with the participation and support required to consolidate such a new association under the leadership of President Enno Harms with whom I had the pleasure and the honour to work with at first as Executive Committee Member, then as Treasurer and the Vice President. The associated Members, at present 42, represent university sport nationwide in their countries.

Welcome by the EUSA President

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It was, however, at the General Assembly in Wroclaw in December 2005 where EUSA approved the program presented by the new Executive Committee which will confirm and develop the role of the Association within Europe. At the Wroclaw Assembly the following three main points were considered top priority objectives: to stress and underline the role of Europe, to establish strong ties with European Political and Academic Organisations and to create stronger ties with the NUSAs and their related Universities.

These three fundamental goals have characterised, in these years, the guidelines of the commitment of our Association and of its Executive Committee. Moreover, the attention of EUSA to the cultural and sport changes in our Continent has constituted a constant obligation of the EC Members who have been on duty during these years.

We cannot exempt us from expressing our gratefulness to those who actively contributed to the success of EUSA in the world university sport movement. In particular, underlining the recent decision to enact a Commission for gender equality which cooperates with the similar FISU Commission, let us bring to mind, the significant commitment of the ladies who have functioned as EC Members of our Association: from Charlotte Ahlstrom from Sweden, Alison Odell from Great Britain, currently Member of the FISU Executive Committee, to Therese Salvador from France, former worldwide skilled fencer and Tiina Beljaeva from Estonia. To them a heartfelt thanks and an invitation to our NUSAs to encourage and promote the integration of women’s executives in the governance of our Association.

EUSA has planned for the near future, beyond all its current tasks, to focus on some particular aims. First, we would like to encourage and enable activities in those NUSAs which could not be sufficiently involved in the European university sport movement otherwise, for different reasons. Moreover, from Europe to the rest of the world, we are planning organization of International events among Continental Associations, to be realized, possibly, right from the year 2011. At last, we plan to realise growth of the residual number of Country Members.

A commitment which we truly believe would help EUSA to maintain the leadership among the most successful University Sport Association worldwide.

It is with this auspice that we present first ten years’ history of EUSA to those readers who are interested and are curious to go through the pages of this book.

Alberto GualtieriEUSA President


Welcome by the FISU President

I t is a real pleasure for me to have the opportunity to share with each of my colleagues who make up the membership of the European

University Sport Association (EUSA) my thoughts and dreams about the value of a Continental Organization.

FISU, the International University Sports Federation, is an organization representing 153 countries from around the world, of which 46 are European countries. You are all aware and versed in our FISU Universiades and our World Championships program. Rather than reporting to you on these programs, let me switch gears and discuss our FISU Continental program of which you and your colleagues in EUSA have played a major role.

Some years ago we in FISU became very concerned and aware that we needed to find a better way, a more direct way to reach out to each of our member countries around the world. We had been very successful in conducting both our Winter and Summer Universiades as well as in our growing World University Championship program. With all of this success, some instantaneously, we still had not been able to carry this success to the far corners of our global membership.

While we were searching for new ways to have our FISU programs reach our global membership, a new organization composed of those European countries who had a very solid and strong university student sport program appeared. Little did we realize the impact and value of EUSA at the time, but their founding set the stage for our current, FISU Continental Organizations. Some eight years ago, FISU took the first steps in establishing what we now refer to as our Continental Organizations. A special FISU Commission was appointed, made up primarily of our Senior FISU Executive Committee members to begin to study how a Continental Organization could and would aid FISU and its global membership. The Commission labelled its project “Challenge 21”.

It has long been my belief that the Challenge 21 Commission was extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to study and analyze the European program and the progress that was being made by them in the organization called EUSA.

What we learned from the Challenge 21 Commission and from monitoring the prospering EUSA program during these four years allowed us the opportunity of witnessing the birth of our Continental Organization program.

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As we approach the end of the second four year period of our Continental Organization program, which was under the direction of the FISU Committee for the Development of University Sport, I can honestly state that the Commission has done a tremendous job in helping FISU continue to grow and develop in each Continent. It has been a period of four years that can be called positive and productive as we continue to use our Continental Organization program to answer our concerns and questions of eight years ago.

During these past years I have had the good fortune to visit with the leadership of all five continental organizations. In addition I have spoken with literally hundreds of individuals from the various countries within these continents, not only about FISU and Continental Organizations, but to speak to them about their own National Federations and the role they play (no matter how small or large) with these students is paramount as we all strive to make university sport more meaningful as they approach their future role in life.

I would like to thank the President of EUSA, Mr. Alberto Gualtieri and his entire membership for the role that they have all played in the birth of our FISU “Continental Organization” program. In addition, I would like also to thank the President of each of our Continental Organizations, Dr. Xinsheng Zhang President of the Asian University Sport Federation (AUSF), Mr. Julio Jakob of the Pan-American University Sports Organization (ODUPA), Mrs. Karen Nelson of the Oceania University Sport Association (OUSA) and Hassan Chikh of the African University Sport Federation (FASU) for their leadership in helping FISU become real partners, with each of their members worldwide. With the continental spirit that has been generated by the entire FISU Family we shall in the years ahead continue to leave our mark on the future of our students and university sport in general.

George E. KillianFISU President


Foreword by the Editor

It seems to me like it was yesterday, when Mr. Balent, in 1999 the President of the Slovenian University Sports Association (SUSA), returned from Vienna

and announced that European University Sports Association was born. At that time, being the Secretary General of SUSA I was not aware of the changes this news will bring not only to me, but also to the federation I was involved in.

The idea and goals of the newly born association inspired us all a lot and we started to work actively to realise the new mission that EUSA brought also to the National University Sports Associations in Europe.

I had luck and privilege to be present at the fi rst European University Championships organised in 2001 and 2002, and many editions after. The same goes also for my involvement in the work of the EUSA Executive Committee from 2003 on.

When I presented the idea to write a book on the occasion of association’s 10th Anniversary I could not imagine the number of pleasant memories this travel in the past will bring back to me.

Although this book describes the main EUSA milestones of and reports from our events, the EUSA history is much more.

It is also each individual story of the persons involved in the work of the association or the participants in our events. It is the committed work of our delegates and the enthusiasm of championships´ organisers. It is also the pride of the student athletes marching on the opening ceremonies and rectors receiving the awards. It is the joy of student volunteers working on our events and new friendships born during these events. It is also happiness of the editor of this book meeting his future wife on the European University Volleyball Championship in 2001.

Yes, EUSA is a story that unites people from all over the Europe and worldwide. I hope you will enjoy reading this book that describes the growth of the association in its fi rst ten years. If you are not a part of our story yet, I hope it will inspire you to join us.

On the occasion of publishing the book, I would like to thank both of our Presidents, Alberto and Enno, with whom I had a great privilege and honour to work with, for their support and trust. The same goes also for all the board members, delegates and other friends from our EUSA Family. Special thanks to Otmar, President of SUSA, for his encouragement and help. I am grateful also to Andrej, Adam, Sara and Danijela, my co-workers in the EUSA offi ce, for their contribution in preparation of this project.

Last, but certainly not least, I would like to thank my wife Slavica for her support during all the past years.

I wish you pleasant reading!

Matjaž Pecovnikˇ

ContentsEUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION 1999-2009

EUSAfirst 10 years


1. Welcome

Welcome by the EUSA President 4

Welcome by the FISU President 6

Foreword by the Editor 8

2. Contents 10

3. History Overview From Foundation on 12

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary 34

4. European Universities Championships Introduction 42

Sports 44

Badminton 45

Basketball 52

Beach Volleyball 62

Bridge 69

Football 71

Futsal 79

Golf 86

Handball 88

Karate 93

Rowing 98

Rugby 7’s 104

Table Tennis 108

Taekwondo 112

Tennis 114

Volleyball 121

5. Organisation

Structure 132

People through EUSA History 136

6. International University Sports

FISU 142

Continental Federations 146

7. Postcards From The Future 155

Contents

History OverviewEUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION 1999-2009

EUSAfirst 10 years


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION From foundation on

The European University Sports Association (EUSA) was founded on November 13, 1999 in Vienna, Austria. Del-

egates from 25 National University Sports Associations from Europe gathered in the Austrian Capital City and signed the declaration on foundation. The fi rst General Assembly, chaired by Mr. Stefan Bergh from Sweden adopted the Stat-utes and elected the fi rst board of the Association for the next two year period. Mr. Enno Harms was elected as the fi rst EUSA President. Altogether nine candidates were elected in the board. Mrs. Roos Zwetslot from The Netherlands and Mr. Michael Karayannis from Greece were elected as the EUSA auditors.

EUSA Executive Committee 1999-2001

President: Mr. Enno Harms, Germany

Vice-President: Mr. Drago Balent, Slovenia

Members: Mr. Wolf Frühauf, AustriaMr. Alberto Gualtieri, ItalyMr. Dinos Pavlou, CyprusMrs. Therese Salvador, FranceMrs. Alison Odell, United KingdomMrs. Charlotte Ahlström, SwedenMr. Filipe Santos, Portugal

Participants of the 1st General Assembly

From foundation on

1999

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EUSA founders

1. Austria2. Belgium3. Cyprus4. Czech Republic5. Denmark 6. Estonia7. France8. Germany9. Greece 10. Hungary11. Ireland12. Israel13. Italy

14. Lithuania15. Malta16. Netherlands17. Norway18. Poland19. Portugal20. Yugoslavia21. Slovakia22. Slovenia23. Sweden24. Switzerland25. United Kingdom

Map with first EUSA member countries

Mr. Česlovas Garbaliauskas signs the Accession Declaration of Lithuania Mr. Leonz Eder confirms Switzerland as the founding member

The Assembly also approved the Activity Plan for the upcom-ing year. This plan foresaw the main goals to be achieved on the field of information with the continuous exchange of information about the events in the member countries and establishment of the calendar of European University Sports Activities. Another important task was to determine the reg-ulations, to establish a system of classification and to nomi-nate the host of the European competitions on the university level. Furthermore the Assembly agreed that conferences on different levels where subjects of European University Sport can be discussed are to be organised by EUSA. In order to ap-proach the above mentioned and other issues, the Executive Committee should establish working groups.



In the year 2000, the activities of the newly elected Execu-tive Committee were, following the activity programme

approved by the previous General Assembly, mostly dominat-ed by the creation of suitable working structures and means of effective communication, as well as the preparation of future activities.

The Executive Committee held four meetings in the cities of Frankfurt, Ljubljana, Nicosia and Paris. The establishment of a successful system of European University Championships was without any doubt one of the most important projects for EUSA as well as for its members. Among others, the or-ganisation of the fi rst two European University Champion-ships to be held in 2001 was appointed. The City of Aveiro, Portugal was chosen among three candidates as the fi rst or-ganiser of the European University Basketball Championship, while the organisation of the fi rst edition of the European University Volleyball Championship was attributed to the cit-ies of Užice and Vrbas, Serbia and Montenegro.

Mr. Enno Harms, first EUSA President

The first EUSA Executive Committee

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Minutes of the 2nd General Assembly

In order to improve the communication with their mem-bers and universities, EUSA purchased the Internet-domain www.eusa-unisport.org. The Association also chose its logo-type among the 18 proposals received to improve its visibility.

A calendar of International University Sport Events was es-tablished with an aim to be used by the EUSA member fed-erations, individual universities as well as by each individual student. The Executive Committee also agreed on the basis of the Student Exchange Program.

The 2nd General Assembly was organised in Paris by the French University Sports Federation and was chaired by Mr. Michel Bonfi ls from France. The delegates approved the ap-plication of Bulgaria, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedo-nia, Latvia and Romania as new member countries bringing the membership to 29 federations. The Assembly approved the Executive Committee Annual Report and Financial State-ment and agreed on the Activity Plan and Budget for the next year. The General Regulations for the European Univer-sity Championships based on the participation of University Teams were approved. The Sports Commission was founded to be composed with the Technical Delegates for the sports on the European University Championships program.

The first EUSA logo



I f the fi rst year of EUSA was a year of developing structures and communication networks, then 2001 was a year of

putting those ideas and structures in action.

The EUSA Executive Committee met four times, with Za-kopane, Rome, Faro and Amsterdam being the host cities. Among others the Executive Committee announced the EUSA Cup as a new category of event. In comparison to the European University Championship this event does not require a strict process of qualifi cation and nomination, but should anyway guarantee a solid organisation of the compe-titions in sports not on the EUC program. The EUSA Execu-tive Committee also granted the titles of the EUSA Patronage to various university sport events in Europe. The fi rst Techni-cal Delegates were appointed for Volleyball and Basketball.

In September 2001, the fi rst two European University Cham-pionships were organised with participation of 250 students and offi cials from nine European countries. The 1st European University Volleyball Championship organised in Serbia and Montenegro attracted six men and eight women university teams. A week after, fi ve men and three women university teams participated in the 1st European University Basketball Championships held in Portugal.

EUSA Executive Committee Member Mr. Dinos Pavlou from Cyprus had spent much time and effort designing and or-ganising the fi rst EUSA Symposium. However, world events overtook the organisers with the tragedy in the United States of America on September 11, 2001 since it was considered expedient in terms of delegate safety to postpone the event.

Awarding Ceremony on the EUC Basketball

Diploma of participation EUC Basketball 2001

First medallists on the EUC Volleyball

2001



EUSA members gathered again for the 3rd General Assembly that was held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The Assem-bly chaired by Mr. Pieter Tilstra from The Netherlands ac-cepted Croatia, Finland, Iceland, Moldavia and Ukraine as the new EUSA members totalling the membership to 34. Zürich, Switzerland was agreed as the legal seat of the Association. The delegates among others also elected the new Executive Committee. Mrs. Roos Zwetslot from The Netherlands was re-elected as the EUSA Auditor, together with Mr. Theodore Mallias from Greece as a newly elected auditor.



Vice-President: Mr. Dinos Pavlou, Cyprus

Members: Mr. Wolf Frühauf, AustriaMr. Alberto Gualtieri, ItalyMrs. Therese Salvador, FranceMrs. Alison Odell, United KingdomMrs. Charlotte Ahlström, SwedenMr. Filipe Santos, PortugalMr. Siniša Jasnić, Serbia and Montenegro

General Assembly 2001 in Amsterdam

New EUSA Executive Committee

Zürich - the legal seat of EUSA



The postponed fi rst EUSA Symposium was organised in April 2002 in Paralimni, Cyprus. The main theme of the Sympo-sium was “Modern trends in European University Sports”. 30 participants from 12 universities participated at this fi rst edi-tion of the event to discuss the main topics and at the same time do some sport, social and cultural activities.

EUSA celebrated its third birthday in 2002. As a young organisation it was growing up rapidly. In its brief exist-

ence it has expanded its membership by a third, had Eu-ropean University Championships fi rmly established in two team sports and had the potential to develop its program even more.

In 2002, the 2nd European University Basketball Champion-ship was held in Koper, Slovenia. Athens, Greece hosted the 2nd European University Volleyball Championship together with the fi rst EUSA Cup in Tennis. The number of partici-pants on the European University Championships increased for almost one hundred percents compared to the year be-fore. Seven new countries participated in the events that re-corded the numbers of 440 participants and 43 university teams. Promotion of the EUC Basketball

Great support from the tribunes

Participants of the Symposium

2002



The Executive Committee met on four meetings held in Ed-inburgh, Tartu, Pontresina and Athens. The board members among others decided to add two new sports to the program of the European University Championships for the upcoming year. ‘Gaudeamus Igitur’ was agreed to be adopted as the an-them for EUSA events. The board also agreed to form a sys-tem of ranking countries to recognise the participation and results of participants to the EUSA Championships. Technical Delegates for Football and Tennis were appointed.

The Executive Committee decided to organise a one day con-ference to be held annually before the General Assembly. This seminar would be intended for all the participants, but in time to offer parallel sessions targeted at the political del-egates and the senior officers of the national administration.

First such seminar with the topics Voluntarism in Sport was held on December 5, 2002 in Nafplion, Greece. Several prac-tices of voluntarism in major sport events and organisations were presented to the participants.

A day after, the 4th General Assembly was organised in this coastal city by the Greek University Sports Federation. Spain joined EUSA as the 35th member federation. The Assembly chaired by Mr. Ulf Öhrman from Sweden approved the an-nual report and activity plan and among other decided also to establish a Student Commission in order to enhance the participation of students.

Nafplion, the host city of the General Assembly

4th EUSA General Assembly

Official poster of the Seminar



In its fourth year EUSA put a clear mark in the sand in terms of establishing a continental federation with 35 out

of a possible 48 member countries, a growing championship and cups programme, a fi rst permanent member of staff, its second symposium and above all an increasing enthusiasm amongst the players and volunteers.

With organisation of European University Championships in Football in Rome, Italy and Karate in Podgorica, Serbia and Montenegro, the number of championships organised in 2003 reached four. The third editions of the European University Championships in Basketball and Volleyball were successfully organised in Novi Sad, Serbia and Montenegro and Maribor, Slovenia. Together 720 students and offi cials from 64 university teams participated in the championships.

The organisation of educational activities also successfully paved the road, as the 2nd EUSA Symposium was held in Crete, Greece. With 15 countries and 43 delegates present the Symposium marked an important step forward for this EUSA event. The four days spent in Crete allowed the par-ticipants to study some key areas of student sports as well as soak up the rich culture of the birthplace of Socrates, the founder of the ancient Symposiums. The discussions fo-cussed on the relevance of the Olympic Ideology in today’s society, particularly student sports, so the theme was “Uni-versities and Olympic Idea”.

In 2003 the Executive Committee met on four regular meet-ings in Belgrade, Stockholm, Innsbruck and Ljubljana. One extraordinary meeting was held during Winter Universiade in Tarvisio. The main part of its activities the Executive Com-mittee attributed to all the aspects of the successful running of the EUSA Events. The Committee adjusted the Regulations and hosting guidelines for the European University Champi-onships. It also put four new sports on the European Univer-sity Championships Program. As the activities increased a lot, it was decided to hire Ms. Britt Dahmen from Germany as the fi rst EUSA employee in the offi ce in Hannover.

2003

Volleyball Player in Action during EUC in Maribor

Official poster of the Symposium 2003



The first EUSA Newsletter was published as a new regular means of communication with member federations. Accord-ing to the decision of the previous General Assembly the Student Commission was formed. The Student Commission has identified a number of areas in which it could support the activities of EUSA: networking, online promotion, sym-posium and promotion of EUSA events. Also the Technical Committee increased its number of members as the nomina-tion of the Technical Delegates for Beach Volleyball, Futsal and Badminton was done.

At the end of the year, the 4th General Assembly was organ-ised by the Slovenian University Sports Association in Lju-bljana, Slovenia. The Assembly chaired by Mr. Leonz Eder from Switzerland decided to modify the Statutes and in-crease the number of Executive Committee Members from 9 to 11. The following Executive Committee was elected for the next two year term:



Vice-President: Mr. Alberto Gualtieri, Italy

Members: Mr. Wolf Fruhauf, AustriaMr. Dinos Pavlou, CyprusMrs. Tiina Beljaeva, EstoniaMr. Michel Bonfils, FranceMrs. Alison Odell, United KingdomMr. Adam Roczek, PolandMr. Filipe Santos, PortugalMr. Matjaž Pečovnik, SloveniaMr. Siniša Jasnić, Serbia and Montenegro

Mrs. Roos Zwetslot from The Netherlands was re-elected as the EUSA Auditor, together with Mr. Nick Grivas from Greece as a new elected Auditor.

During the General Assembly the Seminar “University Sport and the European Union” was organised for the delegates. The seminar gave the opportunity to discuss a future in-volvement of EUSA in the sports policy of the European Un-ion. A special focus was given to promising funds of the European Union for University Sports activities.

New Executive Committee

EUSA General Assembly held in the City Hall of Ljubljana

During the Seminar



The European University Championships in Badminton, Tennis, Futsal and Beach Volleyball were successfully or-

ganised for the fi rst time in 2004. France, Cyprus, Austria and Poland signed as new entries on the list of the organis-ing countries. Together with the championships in Volleyball, Basketball and Football the number of participants crossed one thousand. 115 university teams from 21 countries repre-sented a new record number of participants and an increase of almost fi fty percent compared to the year before.

32 participants from eight countries participated in the 3rd EUSA Symposium that was organised by the Swedish Uni-versity Sports Federation in cooperation with Dalarna Univer-sity and City of Falun. The aim of the event was to deliver a balanced mix of short keynote lectures, workshops and sport and cultural activity amongst participants.

Wroclaw, Paralimni, Belgrade and Nottingham were the venues of the Executive Committee Meetings. The Execu-tive Committee spent some time reviewing the administrative support levels, offi ce location, the management of succes-sion planning of the presidency, the composition and term of the board together with a review of the existing regulations. Consequently the proposals to the General Assembly were prepared. The Executive Committee nominated Mr. Matjaž Pečovnik from Slovenia as the new Chief Executive instead of Ms. Dahmen who resigned. The offi ce was moved from Han-nover to Ljubljana. The Committee also approved Rowing as a new sport on the program from 2005 on.

In October, the FISU “Challenge 21 Working Group” invited all continental and regional university sports organisations to a meeting in Brussels to discuss the intentions and expecta-tions both of FISU and the organisations.

2004

Badminton as a new sport on the EUC Program

First EUC Beach - Volleyball

EUSA board during one of the meetings

Continental representatives meeting



The Annual General Assembly was held in Nottingham, Unit-ed Kingdom. The Assembly chaired by Mr. Malcolm Brown from United Kingdom adopted a series of amendments of the Statutes. Among others the new position of a Treasurer and a non-voting, paid Secretary General was installed; the limitation for Executive Committee Members to 3 terms of 2 years was removed. The Assembly also elected Mr. Česlovas Garbaliauskas from Lithuania as the new Executive Commit-tee Member, replacing Mr. Matjaž Pečovnik, who resigned due to his nomination as the new EUSA Chief Executive. Mrs. Jelka Gošnik from Croatia and Mr. Mikka Suikki from Finland were elected as the new EUSA Auditors. Russia and Turkey joined the EUSA membership.

At the end of the year, the first printed edition of the EUSA Magazine was published on the occasion of Association’s 5-year existence. In addition, twelve editions of the newslet-ters informing both about EUSA events and other develop-ments within the organisation were also sent to the e-mail addresses of the subscribers.

Nottingham also hosted the Seminar “The Tracking of Young Sportsmen and Women from School to University”. By means of the Conference representatives from various European Na-tions were afforded the opportunity of learning good prac-tice in different countries. The introduction of such a good practice will develop stable working partnerships between school sport and University sport sectors.

EUSA Newsletters

First EUSA Magazine

During the General Assembly in Nottingham

Participants of the Seminar



In 2005, nine European University Championships were organised, with 1530 students from 200 university teams

from 26 European countries participating. The numbers rep-resented again the new record in terms of participation to these EUSA sport events. Championships were organised for the fi rst time in Estonia, Germany and United Kingdom. The fi rst edition of European University Championship in Rowing was successfully organised in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

The Executive Committee held four meetings, in Cordoba, Rome, Darmstadt and Wroclaw. On its fi rst meeting the board nominated eight new students in the EUSA Student Commission. The Executive Committee Member Ms. Tiina Beljaeva was appointed as the commission chairwoman. The main success of the second Student Commission was the ignition of the volunteer program, which became one of the main tasks of the succeeding commissions. The EUSA Execu-tive also appointed Mr. Matjaž Pečovnik from Slovenia as the EUSA Secretary General. Handball was added as a new sport to the European University Championship program, with the fi rst edition decided to be organised in Besancon, France in 2006.

The 4th EUSA Symposium was held in Funchal, Portugal from September 14 to 19, 2005. The event was organised by the Madeira University in close collaboration with the Portu-guese University Sports Federation. The EUSA Board decided to organise the Symposium biannually in the future.

The Annual General Assembly was held in Wroclaw, Poland. The delegates welcomed Albania as the new, 38th member of EUSA; approved the annual and fi nancial reports of the Ex-ecutive Committee and the activity program and the budget for 2006. The Standing Orders for conducting the General Assembly were also adopted.

2005

Rowing starts

Symposium in Madeira

General Assembly in Wroclaw




President: Mr. Alberto Gualtieri, Italy

Vice-President: Mr. Siniša Jasnić, Serbia and Montenegro

Treasurer:Adam Roczek, Poland

Members: Mr. Wolf Frühauf, AustriaMr. Dinos Pavlou, CyprusMrs. Tiina Beljaeva, EstoniaMr. Raphael Gil Salinas, SpainMr. Phil Attwell, United KingdomMr. Kemal Tamer, TurkeyMr. Oleg V. Matytsin, RussiaMr. Leonz Eder, Switzerland

The delegates elected the new Executive Committee for the period 2005-2007. The General Assembly Chairman Mr. Roch Campana from Belgium announced the voting results. After six years the organisation elected its new President that be-came Mr. Alberto Gualtieri from Italy. The former President Mr. Enno Harms was nominated as the Honorary President.

Mr. Alberto Gualtieri, new EUSA President

New EUSA Executive Committee



On the fi rst meeting of the new Executive Committee that took place in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, it was decided

to change the title of the European University Champion-ships to European Universities Championships to stress the universities as participants on the events.

At the same time the fi rst edition of the EUSA Convention for the Organisers of the European Universities Championships was organised in Eindhoven. 45 participants, the representa-tives of the European Universities Championships Organising Committees, EUSA Technical Delegates and Members of the EUSA Executive Committee were present on the seminar. The aim of the event was to give the general briefi ng on the terms and conditions of organisation and to provide best practice examples. Subsequently the Technical Delegates met with the Organising Committees of their respective sport in order to check all details of the organisation and discuss the progress reports.

The next editions of the Executive Committee Meetings were organised in Moscow, Paris, and Valencia. The board decided to put Table Tennis and Rugby 7’s on the 2007 champion-ships program. With the growth of the sports program, also the Technical Commission increased a lot what demanded a new approach to its management. Therefore the board nominated Mr. Michel Bonfi ls as a Chairman of Technical Commission.

The EUSA website was renovated and got a new outfi t. It was also decided to produce EUSA magazine on a yearly ba-sis with the fi rst EUSA Year Magazine being published in December.

In 2006, nine European University Championships were or-ganised with 255 university teams and 2200 participants from 27 countries present. Again, this was a signifi cant growth of the participation on EUSA events that were becoming more and more popular among universities and students.

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2006

Convention as the new EUSA event

Mr. Fetisov, Minister of Sports of Russia welcomed EUSA representatives during board meeting in Moscow

EUSA Year Magazine Tennis during first multisport event in Eindhoven



In the EUSA Seminar, which took place at the same time, the keynote speakers stressed the important relationship between University, Tourism and Sport.

The second edition of the EUSA Convention for organisers of the European Universities Championships 2007 was organ-ised in Valencia with participation of EUSA representatives, Technical Delegates and the representatives of the Organis-ing Committees.

The year will be remembered for the first EUSA multisport event, hosted in the Netherlands. Championships in Volley-ball, Football and Tennis as well as EUSA Cup in Water Polo were organised in Eindhoven at the same time and place. The event welcomed more than 1000 participants and was a good test for the eventual future events like this.

Following the Activity Plan, the new elected board started to establish ties with European Political and Academic Or-ganisations, National University Sports Associations and their related Universities. The EUSA attendance and its activities were firstly presented at the Danube Rectors Conference in Maribor, in the presence of approximately 70 Rectors and the European Commissioner for Research. EUSA was present also on FISU Forum in Abu Dhabi and at the FASU General Assembly in Pretoria. All these assembly events were followed by other meetings with member federations in the presence of the representatives of the university life and also of the political and sporting deputies.

The 8th General Assembly was held in Valencia, Spain. The General Assembly chaired by Mr. Roch Campana from Bel-gium accepted Montenegro as the new, 39th EUSA member country. The delegates among others approved the modifica-tion of the Statutes and accordingly changed the mandate of the Executive Committee from two to four years. Mrs. Jelka Gošnik from Croatia and Mr. Olaf Tabor from Germany were elected as EUSA Auditors until the next General Assembly.

Mr. Winkler, President of European University Association and EUSA representatives

General Assembly in Valencia

Keynote Speakers of the EUSA Seminar

Official Logo of Eindhoven Championships



The year 2007 will be remembered mainly by the success-ful organisation of twelve European Universities Cham-

pionships, FISU General Assembly in Bangkok that brought recognition to the Continental University Sports Federations and the elective EUSA General Assembly held in Belgrade.

The participation on the European Universities Champion-ships continued to grow as 2800 participants and 361 uni-versity teams from 36 countries took part on the events. All the numbers represented the highest participation up to then. The sports program was enlarged, as for the fi rst time, the European Universities Championships in Rugby 7’s and Table Tennis were organised in Grenoble and Ostrava.

The EUSA Executive Committee met four times in 2007, in Brussels, Magglingen, Lefkosia and Belgrade. One extraor-dinary meeting was held during the Summer Universiade in Bangkok. In the beginning of the year new members were nominated to the Student Commission for the next two year period. Ms. Iris Olberding was nominated as the chairwoman. The third student commission’s main duty has been to con-tribute to the achievement of the volunteer program, and to its development with a constant growth of the applications.

In July, EUSA was a co-organiser of the International Semi-nar on the University Sport that was held in Ljubljana, Slo-venia. The event was organised under the patronage of FISU in cooperation with the University of Ljubljana and the Slo-venian University Sports Association. Around 50 participants discussed the topics “The new FISU – The role of Europe and Continental University Sports Federations”. The FISU General Assembly held just prior to the start of the 24th Summer Uni-versiade in Bangkok, Thailand brought signifi cant changes to the development of the continental federations. The modi-fi cations to the FISU Statute brought Europe and other Con-tinents a place in FISU Executive Committee which was not anymore composed of the elected Members only, but also of the Continental University Sports Federations Delegates. On the proposal of Mr. George E. Killian, the General Assembly also decided to fi nancially support the continental activities and projects.

The Russian Student Sports Union hosted the 5th EUSA Sym-posium organised from September 27 to 30, 2007 in Mos-cow, Russia. More than 30 participants from ten European countries exchanged their experience of the organization of student’s sports in their countries, and had a chance to ex-plore the cultural and social life in the Russian capital.

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EUC Rugby 7’s enters the EUSA Program

Miss Iris Olberding, STC Chairwoman

Participants of the EUSA Symposium



The EUSA Annual General Assembly was held in Belgrade, Serbia. Two new countries, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Be-larus were welcomed in the EUSA Family. Being non-active Denmark was suspended from the membership. After approv-ing the reports the Assembly chaired by Mr. Adam Roczek from Poland also elected the new Executive Committee for the next 4-years term. Mr. Alberto Gualtieri was re-elected as the EUSA President.

During the General Assembly the EUSA Awards were pre-sented for the first time. The Russian State University for Physical Education, Sports and Tourism won the title of the Best University in 2007 after their successful year on the European Universities Championships. The University of Zu-rich, Switzerland – Ladies Eight Crew was awarded with the Fair Play Award for their sports behaviour on the European Universities Rowing Championship. The EUSA Order of Merit was given to Prof. Dr. Lucija Čok from the University of Pri-morska, Slovenia for her contribution to the development of the University Sport.


President:Alberto Gualtieri, Italy

Vice-President:Siniša Jasnić, Serbia

Treasurer:Phil Attwell, United Kingdom

Members:Wolf Frühauf, AustriaLeonz Eder, SwitzerlandKemal Tamer, TurkeyČeslovas Garbaliauskas, LithuaniaOlaf Tabor, GermanyJosé Savoye, FranceDinos Pavlou, CyprusOleg V. Matytsin, Russia

General Assembly in Belgrade

EUSA awarded persons and organisations

New Executive Committee elected



Eleven European Universities Championships were or-ganised with 29 European countries, representing 2738

participants and 275 university teams participating. Ukraine, Turkey and Ireland hosted the championships for the fi rst time. The EUSA Cups were organised in Taekwondo and Box-ing in Moscow, Biathlon in Tyumen, Aesthetic Group Gym-nastics in Tartu and Cross Country in Ilgaz. The Executive Committee assigned the title of the EUSA Patronage to the SELL Games in Finland and the Friendship Games in Israel.

The Executive Committee convened on four occasions in Is-tanbul, London, Belgrade and Paris. In 2008, for the fi rst time, EUSA also got revenues from sponsorship. This allowed the Executive Committee to defi ne the working relations for the settlement of an even more operational offi ce with a full time engagement of the Secretary General and with a part time Sport Manager as well as the collaborations of two Secretariat co-workers. The social and economic diver-sity among the member countries has made necessary to es-tablish a “Development Plan” through a technological and economic support towards those National University Sports Associations which were not yet capable to carry on a full constant activity.

45 representatives from the Organising Committees of the European Universities Championships 2009 and EUSA Tech-nical Delegates participated in the EUSA Convention organ-ised from November 7 to 9, 2008 at the University of Lju-bljana, Slovenia.

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EUSA Cup in Aesthetic Group Gymnastics

EUSA Executive Committee hosted by the Olympic Committee of Turkey

Participants of the EUSA Convention in Ljubljana



Based on the EUSA ranking on participation, results and organisation of the European Universities Championships 2008, the Best University Award was presented to Mr. Al-exander Bleer, the Rector of the Russian State University for Physical Education, Sports and Tourism. Students Peter Baars and Pepijn Lochtenberg from the University of Vrije, The Netherlands received the Fair Play Award for their attitude and admirable sportsmen spirit shown on the 5th European Universities Beach-Volleyball Championship 2008. Mr. Roch Campana, former FISU Secretary General and President of the Belgium University Sports Federation was awarded the EUSA Order of Merit for his life achievement in the field of the International University Sport.

The 10th EUSA General Assembly took place in Paris, France. The Assembly was chaired by Mr. Stefan Bergh from Sweden. The delegates accepted Georgia and Azerbaijan as the new-est EUSA Members, approved the Executive Committee and Student Commission final reports, approved the budgets and the activity plan for 2009 and agreed on the modification to the statutes. Mr. Oleg Matytsin from Russia was elected as the new EUSA Vice-President while Mr. Aitor Canibe Sanchez from Spain and Mr. Otmar Kugovnik from Slovenia were elected as the new EUSA Executive Committee Members.

French National Olympic Committee - venue of EUSA General Assembly

FISU and EUSA Presidents and Secretary Generals

Mr. Gualtieri awards the Rector of the Best University



A record number of 15 European Universities Champion-ships was organised in 2009, a year when EUSA celebrat-

ed its 10th anniversary. Championships in Golf, Taekwondo and Bridge were organised for the fi rst time. The partici-pation number set a new record as 3075 student athletes and offi cials, representing 442 universities from 32 countries, participated in the events. Beside the European Universities Championships, the EUSA Cup in Aesthetic Group Gymnas-tics was organized in Poland and the EUSA Patronage was assigned to the SELL Games in Latvia and Friendship Games in Israel.

The 6th EUSA Symposium was held successfully in October in Zadar, Croatia. More than 50 participants attended the event organised by the Croatian University Sports Federation, the University of Zadar and the Zadar University Sports Associa-tion. The participants discussed the main topics “Origins of Fair Play and its Meanings in Modern Sport and Society”.

During the event, the EUSA Student Commission met on reg-ular meeting and among others awarded Ms. Daria Timoshen-ko from Russia as the winner of the Photo Competition

The EUSA Convention was organised in November in Lju-bljana, Slovenia. After giving all the necessary information and support to the organisers of the European Universities Championships, the new information system that will be in use from 2010 on was presented. The project included the new EUSA Website, Internal Area, EUSA Community, On-line registration to the EUSA Events and to the Volunteer Pro-gram and Event management. The project, supported by the International University Sports Federation, proved to be a big improvement in the management of the association and its events and was positively welcomed by all the 45 participants that attended the event.

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Taekwondo in the EUSA Sports Family

Ms. Čerkez, Organising Committee Chair presenting the gift to Mr. Pečovnik

Awarded Photo of the Year



The Assembly awarded the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia as the Best University in 2009. Mr. Enno Harms Fair Play was given to the University College Cork, Ireland for their remark-able behaviour on the European Universities Golf Champion-ship. The EUSA Order of Merit went to Mr. Dragoljub Bojić from Serbian University Sports Federation for his lifetime contribution to the development of the university sports.

Unfortunately, 2009 was also marked by the death of one of the initiators and the first President of the European Univer-sity Sports Association, Mr. Enno Harms. The Executive Com-mittee decided to name the EUSA Fair Play Award after him.

The Executive Committee met on four meetings, organised in Hamburg, Brussels, Zadar and Vienna. In 2009 EUSA man-aged to tie a relationship with other Continental Associa-tions, non European Countries and Universities to exchange experiences and to collaborate, with EUSA presence, on their activity, their organisation, providing suggestions when re-quested and giving possibility of practical support aimed at a reaching a common growth. This way of working gave the impulse to the creation, even if only initially, of a Continental and World University Sport model which is different from the past. A model that all the Continents, Countries and Univer-sities are slowly but constantly approaching, aimed at having a global university sport where all sort of differences can be progressively reduced in the future.

The main celebration of the 10th Anniversary was held at the General Assembly in Vienna, Austria. Special recognitions were awarded at the occasion of 10th anniversary for achieve-ments 1999-2009. The General Assembly was chaired by Mr. Stefan Bergh, who also led the 1st EUSA Assembly in 1999. The delegates approved the reports of the Executive Com-mittee and Student Commission, annual accounts, modifica-tion of the statutes, activity program and provisional budget for 2010. In order to improve the working conditions of the EUSA Secretariat the decision to invest in the buying of the new premises in Ljubljana was approved.

Participants of the EUSA General Assembly

Mr. Bergh addressing the delegates on the General Assembly

Awarded individuals and organisations



The celebration of the 10th EUSA Anniversary took place at the General Assembly in Vienna, Austria on December

5, 2009. The Assembly was held at the University of Vienna with a presence of the delegates of almost all EUSA member federations and many invited guests from the international university sports world. The delegates and guests were wel-comed by Mr. Alberto Gualtieri, EUSA President and Mr. Wolf Fruhauf, Unisport Austria President.

Welcome addresses and congratulations letters from the presidents of the international and continental university sport federations were read first. In his speech the President of EUSA thanked the previous EUSA Executive Committee Members and Technical Delegates for their contribution to the development of EUSA during the last 10 years.

After a minute of silence in the memory of the late Mr. Enno Harms, the Assembly was carried out reflecting the achieve-ments and development of EUSA from 1999 to 2009, also thinking about the future direction of the organisation, the importance of cooperation with the EU, and the topic of gender equality.

After the formal conclusion of the Assembly itself, a Gala Dinner was organised in the Ballroom of the Parkhotel Schönbrunn. At the Gala Dinner, reflections were given to the 10 amazing years of EUSA, emphasising the importance of the initiatives of individuals on one hand and all member federations on the other hand.

Celebrating the 10 thAnniversary

Participants of the ceremony

Mr. Frühauf giving welcome address


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION Celebrating the 10th Anniversary 1999-2009

In the light of the 10th anniversary, special recognitions were given to the people and institutions which marked EUSA in the past 10 years:

• Best University 1999-2009: University of Ljubljana, Slovenia• Most Active NUSA: University Sport Federation of Poland • Order of Merit: Mr. George E. Killian• Lifetime Achievement Award: Mr. Enno Harms

Gala Dinner

Pleasant atmosphere in the Parkhotel Schönbrunn

Awarded individuals and representatives of the awarded organisations


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION Celebrating the 10th Anniversary

The Gala Dinner was accompanied by interesting cultural programme, carried out by several Austrian student groups and performers. In the end, special recognition and thanks was given by Mr. Alberto Gualtieri and Mr. Matjaž Pečovnik on behalf of EUSA to the host of the Assembly, represented by Mr. Wolf Frühauf.

Cultural Program

Mr. Gualtieri addressing the participants

EUSA Executive Committee



The University Sports Centre programmes are intended for all students at the University. On the other hand, regular sports courses are offered by individual faculties at the University as well. Through its programs, the University Sports Centre provides students recreational training and the opportunity to improve their sport skills under the guidance of top physi-cal educators. Their primary mission is to provide conditions for development of sports activities for students at the Uni-versity, and particularly those segments of sports activities that allow the widest possible involvement of students. The University Sports Centre also, along with the Sports Associa-tion of the University of Ljubljana, plays an important role in creating better conditions for student athletes in the in-ternational arena.

Cherishing student sport at the University of Ljubljana re-sulted in obtaining the prestigious EUSA award of the

best university according to the sports achievements in the period 1999-2009 and also in the year 2009. The titles re-flected the efforts and participation of university teams and individual students of the University of Ljubljana. Within the 10-year period, University of Ljubljana participated in 34 Eu-ropean Universities Championships, organised one European Universities Championship (Handball 2009), and its students won 30 medals.

University of Ljubljana is an institution with a very rich tra-dition. It was established in 1919 on the foundations of a long-established pedagogical tradition and is the central and largest educational institution in Slovenia. It is a large univer-sity, with 50,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, offering over 300 different undergraduate and postgraduate study programmes. It employs approximately 6,000 higher education teachers, researchers, assistants and administrative staff in 23 faculties and 3 arts academies.

The University of Ljubljana is renowned for its quality social and natural sciences and technical study programmes, struc-tured in accordance with the Bologna Declaration. Univer-sity’s projects keep pace with the latest developments in the area of arts, sciences and technology at home and abroad. The University of Ljubljana is listed amongst the top 500 universities in the world according to the ARWU Shanghai, Times THES-QS and Webometrics rankings.

The University of Ljubljana offers all students a diverse selec-tion of sports programs, both in annual and winter semester. Sport at the University of Ljubljana is organised as a supple-mentary activity, conducted by the University Sports Centre.

University of Ljubljana, Main Building

University of Ljubljana Handball Women Team 2009

Introducing the Best University



University of Vienna, State Physical Culture and Sport Academy of Baku, University of Liege, Strossmayer University of Osijek, University of Rijeka, University of Zagreb, Frederic University, Halic University, Istanbul Bilgi University, Istanbul University, Kastamonu University, University of Cy-prus, Charles University of Prague, Czech, University of Basque Country, University of Castilla la Mancha, University of Granada, University of La Laguna, University of La Rioja, University of Linz, University of Salzburg, University of Malaga, University of Murcia, University of Seville, Univer-sity of the Basque Country, Estonian Business School Tallinn, University of Tartu, Tampere University of Technology, University of Jyvaskala, Caen University, Léonard de Vinci University, Lyon 1 University, University of Montpellier, University of Savoie, Birmingham University, Exeter University, ETH Zurich, University of Bern, University of Geneva, University of Laus-anne, London South Bank University, Loughborough University, Newcastle University, Nottingham University, Swansea University, Teeside University, Middlesbrough, University of Aberdeen, Technical University in Prague, Jan Evangelista Purkyne University, Technical University of Liberec, University of Ostrava, University of Barcelona, University of Madrid, Catholic Univer-sity of San Antonio, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spanish National University for Distance Education, Technical University of Madrid, University Jaume I de Castellon, University of Ljubljana, University of Alicante, Uni-versity of Barcelona, University of Bath, University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, University of Maribor, University of Primorska, University of St. Gallen, University of Kent, University of Valencia, University of Vall-adolid, University of Leicester, University of London, Bielefeld University, Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Mediterranean University, Univer-sity of Paris, University of Reims, University of Rouen, Kaiserslautern Uni-versity, Karlsruhe University, Muenster University, Saarbrücken University, Saarland University, Technical University Dresden, Technical University of Darmstadt, Technical University of München, University of Mainz, University of Mannheim, University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Co-logne, University of Darmstadt, University of Dresden, University of Educa-tion Weingarten, University of Gottingen, University of Hamburg, University of Karlsruhe, University of Koln, University of Regensburg, University of Stuttgart, University of Tübingen, University of Erlangen – Nurnberg, Aris-totle University of Thessaloniki, Technical University of Vincent Pol Lublin, University of Warsaw, University of Wroclaw, University of Athens, University of Crete, Corvinus University of Budapest, University of Szeged, National

The Sports Association of the University of Ljubljana is an independent and non-profi t sports organization that oper-ates on the principles of voluntary, non-profi t, equality of its faculties, public works and fair-play. It has over 20 years of history, with a long tradition in competitive sports and is a member of the Slovenian University Sports Association (SUSA). The principal activity of Sports Association of the University of Ljubljana is the organization of competitive sports programs for the students of the University of Lju-bljana. Its role is also the preparation and execution of the selection, preparation and participation of student athletes and student sports teams at national, European and other international championships and other student sports com-petitions. The Associations goal is to help create an academic environment in which the sports activity is one of the im-portant mechanisms that will maintain and strengthen the health of everyone involved, encourage the development of social skills of individuals and contribute to strengthening the academic, cultural and social environment.

According to the EUSA ranking, based on the participation and success on the events, the University of Ljubljana was awarded as the Best University in the short EUSA history.

Mr. Kugovnik, SUSA President, Mrs. Kocijančič, University of Ljubljana Rector and Mr. Gualtieri, EUSA President

University of Ljubljana - EUC Handball 2008 Champions



The University Sports Association of Poland (AZS) was awarded as the most active National University Sports

Association during the last 10 years in terms of participation and organisation of the EUSA Events. Since the European Universities Championships were first introduced by EUSA, athletes and AZS teams from many Polish universities have continually participated in them; being one of the most suc-cessful ones. With lots of satisfaction they have also organ-ized many such competitions all across Poland.

The federation is one of the EUSA founding members. Dur-ing the last ten years it organised 11 European Universities Championships, one EUSA General Assembly and Executive Committee Meeting. With over 70 European Universities Championships organised by the end of 2009, Poland was present on 58 editions and Polish university teams won over 120 medals altogether.

In 2009, University Sports Association of Poland (AZS) cel-ebrated its 100th Anniversary. The federation was, from the very beginning, very successful as a part of international uni-versity movement. The First World University Summer Sports Championship was held in Warsaw in 1924. It eventually be-came Universiade in 1959 and is taking place under the FISU auspices regularly to this day.

AZS takes pride in making major contributions to the devel-opment of Polish sports. These contributions should not be measured only by the amount of medals won in Olympics, World and European Championships, Universiades, World and European Universities Championships or records set dur-ing these events.

Mr. Roczek, Mr. Dymalski and Mr. Marszal with EUSA Award for AZS

100 Years of AZS Poland

Introducing the Most Active Member Federation



Currently, AZS is the biggest association working in academic society in Poland, with a total of 55,000 members registered in 325 university clubs and intercollegiate system. For them, AZS has been organizing university championships for over 50 years. Only last year, 260 universities and colleges en-tered in such championships and competed in 42 different sports disciplines. Members of AZS also participate in an in-ternational ISIC program, which is manifested by a common identity card.

AZS is supported by Polish state and local authorities. The organization also gathers necessary assets from membership fees and business activity. All of these are used in implemen-tation of statutory objectives.

Since the early 1990s AZS has been actively involved in build-ing European structures of university sports. First it was done with close cooperation with partners from Germany, Belarus and Ukraine through joint organization of international stu-dents meetings and later in the framework of EUSA activities, an organization of which Poland was one of the founders.

Taking into account 100 fruitful years of AZS history, it must be said that its aims have remained the same. The most important aims are still promoting physical activity among students, creating necessary conditions for talented students to develop their skills in sports, encouraging students to be responsible for a club, university and association and pro-moting sports as a good opportunity for youth integration.

Polish University Team

Polish medallists on EUC Rowing 2009

University of Vincent Pol Lublin - EUC Handball 2009 Champions

European Universities ChampionshipsEUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION 1999-2009

EUSAfirst 10 years


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION Introduction

The program of the European University Championships started in 2001, when the first two championships in Bas-ketball and Volleyball were organised in Serbia and Mon-tenegro and Portugal. Since then the events were renamed European Universities Championships and their number has been growing year by year and reached 15 sports in 2009.

Some of these sports, namely Bridge, Golf, Karate and Taek-wondo are organised biannually, while the rest of the sports take place every year.

The most popular sports on the program are Basketball, Vol-leyball, Rowing and Football which currently attract over 400 participants per championship.

Together with the increase of sports also the number of countries, university teams and participants present at the events has risen significantly.

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EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION Introduction 1999-2009

Poland was the country which organised the most of the Eu-ropean Universities Championships from 2001 on. Altogether, 22 European countries hosted one or more EUSA events

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1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION Introduction Sports

Badminton

Basketball

Beach Volleyball

Bridge

Football

Futsal

Golf

Handball

Karate

Rowing

Rugby 7’s

Table Tennis

Taekwondo

Tennis

Volleyball


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Badminton

Finals Doubles Women

Organising Committee and EUSA Delegates

Krakow 20041st EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP

45 competitors from nine European countries participated in the 1st European University Badminton Championship, which was organised in Krakow, Poland between September 23 and 26, 2004. The competition was held in the Bronowianka Sports Hall and was organised by the AZS Poland and AZS Krakow. The tournament was marked by the domination of the players from the University of Ljubljana, who won gold medals in all categories. Beside the sports program, all the participants could enjoy the rich social program as well as sightseeing of the city of Krakow and its surroundings. The European University Champions became:

Team Event:1. University of Ljubljana (SLO)2. University of Mainz (GER)3. Estonian Academic Sports Federation (EST) 3. Akademcki Zwiazek Sportow (POL)

Individual Event:

Singles Men: Luka Petrič, University of Ljubljana (SLO)

Singles Women:Maja Tvrdy, University of Ljubljana (SLO)

Doubles Men:Murn / Petrič, University of Ljubljana (SLO)

Doubles Women:Tvrdy / Kersnik, University of Ljubljana (SLO)

Mixed Doubles:Petrič / Kersnik, University of Ljubljana (SLO)

University of Ljubljana - Team Event Winners


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Badminton 1999-2009

Finals Mixed Doubles

Finals Women Doubles

Mainz 20052nd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP

The second edition of the European University Badminton Championship was marked by a big increase of the number of participants. 80 students from ten universities from nine European countries came from October 27 to 30, 2005 in Mainz, Germany to participate at the championship organ-ised by the German University Sport Federation (ADH) and the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz. The competi-tion was stiff, as the quality of the matches played was very high.

Team Event: 1. AZS Warsaw (POL)2. University of Kharkov (UKR)3. University of Loughborough (GBR)3. University of Munich (GER)

Individual Event:

Singles Men:Marcel Reuter, University of Saarbrucken (GER)

Singles Women:Mariya Martynenko, University of Kharkov (UKR)

Doubles Men:Fuchs / Spitko, University of Saarbrucken (GER)

Doubles Women:Matusewicz / Kurdelska, AZS Warsaw (POL)

Mixed Double:Szkudlarczyk / Matusewicz, AZS Warsaw (POL)



University of Lisbon Sports Centre

Volunteers

3rd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP

The City of Lisbon, Portugal was from July 12 and 16, 2006 the venue of the 3rd European University Badminton Champi-onship. The number of participants increased a lot compared to the previous year, as more than 150 students from 13 countries responded to the invitation of the University of Lis-bon and Portuguese University Sports Federation to play at the championship. The tournament took place at the Univer-sity of Lisbon Sports Centre. The organisation was on a high quality level, with a great impact of the work of volunteers.

Team Event: 1. University of Vladivostok (RUS)2. Akademicki Zwiazek Sportowy (POL)3. University of Loughborough (GBR)

Individual Event:

Singles Men: Jan Frohlich, Charles University (CZE)

Singles Women: Evgenya Dimova, University of Vladivostok (RUS)

Doubles Men:Dramin / Vasiliev, University of Vladivostok (RUS)

Doubles Women:Wegrzyn / Kurdelska, ATZ (POL)

Mixed Doubles: Dremin / Dimova, University of Vladivostok (RUS)

Lisbon 2006



Opening Ceremony

Official Poster

4th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP

The 4th European Universities Badminton Championship 2007 was held from November 12 to 17, 2007 in St. Peters-burg, Russia. 18 university teams with over 150 participants from 12 European countries took part in the event which was organised by the Russian Student Sports Union and the St. Petersburg Organising Committee. The event was the first European Universities Championship organised in Russia up to that time.

Team Event:1. University of Hamburg (GER) 2. University of Vladivostok (RUS)3. NTU KHPI (UKR)

Individual Event:

Singles Men: Jens Roch, Saarland University (GER)

Singles Women: Olena Prus, NTU KHPI (UKR)

Doubles Men:Malutin / Ukk; FINEC St. Petersburg (RUS)

Doubles Women:Rojdestvenskaya / Polikarpova, FINEC of St. Petersburg (RUS)

Mixed Doubles:Vasilev / Dimova, University of Vladivostok (RUS)

St.Petersburg 2007



Mixed Doubles Winners

Team Event Winners

Krakow 20085th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP

The 5th EUSA Badminton Championship was held in Krakow, Poland in 2008. 110 participants from 14 Universities and 10 countries enjoyed the playing facilities of a very high stand-ard, as well as a cultural programme which enabled competi-tors to visit the world heritage sites of Poland. The champi-onship was of a very high standard with a number of athletes taking part fresh from the Beijing Olympics. The Academy of Humanities and Economics Lodz was represented by world class players, of whom four were Olympians, and one had a world ranking of 12 in men’s singles. In the domination of the students from the host country the European Universities Champions became:

Team Event: 1. Academy of Humanities and Economics Lodz (POL) 2. University of Hamburg (GER) 3. University of Vladivostok (RUS)

Individual Event:

Singles Men: Przemysław Wacha, Academy of Humanities and Economics Lodz (POL)

Singles Women: Kamila Augustyn, Academy of Humanities and Economics

Lodz (POL)

Doubles Men: Hawel / Wacha, Academy of Humanities and Economics

Lodz (POL)

Doubles Women: Kurdelska / Pocztowiak, AWF Wroclaw (POL)

Mixed Doubles: Cwalina / Kurdelska, AWF Wroclaw (POL)



Championship’s Sports Hall

Doubles Women

Geneva 20096th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP

In 2009, the University of Geneva celebrated its 450-year-anniversary. A part of this remarkable anniversary was also the 6th European Universities Badminton Championship which the university organised together with the Swiss Uni-versity Sports Federation. The event took place from June 21 to 24, 2009 with participation of 18 university teams with 173 athletes and officials. In the Team Event, the finals were held in the fantastic atmosphere and the Academy of Hu-manities and Economics Lodz from Poland won against the Loughborough University from the United Kingdom 3:1 and defended the title won in the previous year.

Team Event:1. Academy of Humanities and Economics Lodz (POL) 2. Loughborough University (GBR)3. Kharkov Polytechnic Institute (UKR)3. University of Hamburg (GER)

Individual Event:

Singles Women:Olga Konon, Academy of Humanities and Economics Lodz (POL)

Singles Men:Przemyslaw Wacha, Academy of Humanities and Economics Lodz (POL)

Doubles Women:Konon / Wojtkowska, Academy of Humanities and Economics Lodz (POL)

Doubles Men:Roth / Käsbauer, Saarbrücken University (GER)

Mixed Doubles:Armstrong / Day, University of Loughborough (GBR)


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Basketball 1999-2009

1st EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The first European University Basketball Championship was organised by the Portuguese University Sports Federation (FADU) in Aveiro, Portugal in 2001. The event was unfortu-nately affected by the terrorist attack in the United States of America, due to which many teams cancelled their participa-tion the very last moment. In the end, the participation of 8 university teams from 6 European countries was recorded. The first title of European University Champions went to the men’s team of the University of Maribor which won all the matches and thus defeated their colleagues from Athens (75:65), Aveiro (78:69), Oxford (73:50) and Lisbon (85:62) and to women’s team from the University of Novi Sad, which won against the University of Lille in the finals with 83:53.

Medallists

Men1. University of Maribor (SLO)2. Technical University of Lisbon (POR) 3. University of Oxford (GBR)

Women1. University of Novi Sad (SCG) 2. Lille 2 University (FRA) 3. Aveiro University (POR)

Champions Men

Champions Women

Opening Ceremony

Aveiro 2001


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Basketball

2nd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The participation increased tremendously already next year when the second edition of the European University Basket-ball Championship was organised in the City of Koper, Slove-nia. 12 men and 10 women teams from 12 European coun-tries were present in the event, organised by the Slovenian University Sports Association together with a great support of the State, the City of Koper and the new University of Pri-morska. The championship was held on a high quality level. The games were played in the sports centre Bonifi ka, with a good atmosphere created during the competitions; especially in the fi nals, where the men team of the University of Athens defeated the hosts 75:72. In the women’s competition the students from Novi Sad managed to reach for their second title defeating the University of Ljubljana 71:61.

University of Athens - Champions Men

Men’s FinalsMedallists

Men1. University of Athens (GRE) 2. University of Primorska (SLO) 3. University of Maribor (SLO)

Women1. University of Novi Sad (SCG)2. University of Ljubljana (SLO)3. Zaporizhja Institute of State and Municipal (UKR)

Koper 2002



Interesting matches

Men’s Tournament

3rd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The championship moved in 2003 to the home city of the two time winners in women competition – University of Novi Sad, Serbia and Montenegro. The third edition of European University Basketball Championship attracted 19 teams from 13 European countries. The event organised by the University Sports Federation of Serbia and Montenegro was held in the Sports Centre Spens. The favourites of the tournament justi-fied the expectations. The women team of the University of Novi Sad won the title for the third time in the row, winning in the finals against the Zaporizhja Institute of State and Municipal with 79:74. Also, the title of the Champions in men’s category remained in the host county after the Uni-versity of Belgrade defeated the University of Zagreb 107:80.

Medallists

Men1. University of Belgrade (SCG) 2. University of Zagreb (CRO)3. University of Athens (GRE)

Women1. University of Novi Sad (SCG) 2. Zaporizhja Institute of State and Municipal (UKR) 3. University of Athens (GRE)

Novi Sad 2003



4th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

12 men and 7 women university teams from 11 European countries participated in the 4th European University Basket-ball Championship, which was organised by the French Uni-versity Sports Association and the University of Haute Alsace in Mulhouse, France. After three years, a new winner was an-nounced in women’s competition. The University of Ljublja-na defeated in the finals the team from Gorzow Wielkopolski with a very tight score 68:66. Also the champion’s title in the men’s competition went to Slovenia, after the University of Ljubljana won against the Frederick Institute of Technology from Nicosia 89:79.

Medallists

Men 1. University of Ljubljana (SLO)2. Frederick Institute of Technology (CYP)3. University of Haute Alsace Mulhouse (FRA)

Women1. University of Ljubljana (SLO) 2. State Vocational School of Higher Education Gorzow Wielkopolski (POL)3. University of Cologne (GER)

Mulhouse 2004

Men’s Finals

Medal Ceremony




Yet another champion hosted the next edition of the Eu-ropean University Basketball Championship. It was the City of Gorzow Wielkopolski who organised the 5th European University Basketball Championship from June 28 to July 2, 2005. 8 women and 12 men university teams came to Po-land to fight for the titles of the champions, amongst them for the first time in the history also students from Turkey. There were a lot of young people involved in the organisa-tion of the event; the social programme that was organised in the evenings was especially appreciated by the students. The matches were played on a very good level. The women’s finals between the University of Ljubljana and the host team from State Vocational School of Higher Education Gorzow Wielkopolski was the remake of the previous year. Slovenians successfully defended the title, winning 61:52. In the men’s finals the debutant team from Turkey; the Bahcesehir Uni-versity won against University of Niš 70:51.

Medallists

Women finalists

Women’s Finals

Official Poster

Gorzow Wielkopolski 2005

Medallists

Men 1. Bahcesehir University (TUR)2 University of Niš (SRB)3. Technical University of Czestochowa (POL)

Women1. University of Ljubljana (SLO) 2. State Vocational School of Higher Education Gorzow Weilkopolski (POL) 3. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (GRE)




12 women and 16 men teams participated at the 6th Euro-pean University Basketball Championship, which was organ-ised in the Portuguese city of Guimaraes from July 11 to 16, 2006. The University of Minho and the Portuguese University Sports Federation prepared a great event, which started with the opening ceremony in the city plaza. In the big sport complex “Multiusos” with the highest technical standards, the conditions for all players were excellent. They were best used by the State Vocational School of Higher Education Gorzow Weilkopolski that after two silver medals finally reached for gold in women’s tournament and the University of Vytatutas Magnus, a newcomer on the EUSA events, who won in men’s competition.

Medallists

Men1. University of Vytatutas Magnus (LTU) 2. University of Ljubljana (SLO) 3. University of Siauhai (LTU)

Women1. State Vocational School of Higher Education Gorzow Weilkopolski (POL) 2. University of Cordoba (ESP)3. University of Ljubljana (SLO)

Guimaraes 2006

Cultural Program

Opening Ceremony



7th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The City of Geneva, Switzerland was the host of the 7th European Universities Basketball Championship. The event was organised by the University of Geneva and the Swiss University Sports Federation and was the first EUSA cham-pionship organised by then in Switzerland. 16 men and 8 women teams from 15 European countries participated on the event. In the men’s final the Vytautas Magnus University from Lithuania won the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki from Greece 86:82 and thus defended the title of Champi-ons. In a similar venture in women’s finals, the State Voca-tional School of Higher Education Gorzow Weilkopolski from Poland won against their old rival, the University of Ljubljana from Slovenia 71:62.

Medallists

Men1. Vytautas Magnus University (LTU) 2. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GRE) 3. University of Kragujevac (SRB)

Women1. State Vocational School of Higher Education Gorzow Weilkopolski (POL) 2. University of Ljubljana (SLO) 3. University of Amsterdam (NED)

Champions Celebrating

Awarding Ceremony

Geneva 2007




The 8th European Universities Basketball Championship was organised from July 21 to 27, 2008 in Novi Sad, Serbia. The experienced Organising Committee, which has already host-ed two EUSA championships in the past, welcomed 18 men and 13 women teams from 16 European countries. In men’s competition the gold medals went to students from the Vytautas Magnus University who won in the finals against the University of Belgrade 97:70. The team from Lithuania was a winner also in the previous two years. In the women’s competition, the teams from Gorzow Wielkopolski and Lju-bljana who have dominated the championship for the last four years, were far away from the finals in Novi Sad. The Russian State Agricultural University became the new winner after defeating the Adam Mickiewicz University of Poznan 67:57 in the finals.

Medallists

Men 1. Vytautas Magnus University (LTU) 2. University of Belgrade (SRB)3. Frederick University (CYP)

Women1. Russian State Agricultural University (RUS) 2. Adam Mickiewicz University of Poznan (POL)3. University of Belgrade (SRB)

Medallists

Finals Men

Novi Sad 2008




15 men and 12 women teams from 16 European coun-tries participated in the 9th European Universities Basketball Championship that took place between June 15 and 21, 2009 in Heraklion, Greece. The event was organised on a very high level by the University of Crete, the Municipality of Her-aklion and Hellenic Committee for University Sports. More than 370 participants were able to compete against their colleagues from all over Europe and enjoy their stay in the beautiful Island of Crete. The winners became the students from the University of Ljubljana, who won in the men’s final their colleagues from ENGECON Cherepovets 100:94 and the Russian State Agricultural University became the women’s champions with a victory in the finals against the University of Amsterdam with 59:48.

Medallists

Men1. University of Ljubljana (SLO)2. ENGECON Cherepovets (RUS)3. Bahcesehir University (TUR)

Women1. Russian State Agricultural University (RUS)2. University of Amsterdam (NED)3. Cologne University (GER)

Heraklion 2009

Opening Ceremony

Action

Winners


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Beach Volleyball 1999-2009

1st EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

16 men and 11 women university teams from 11 European countries took part at the 1st European University Beach Vol-leyball Championship, which was organised by the Austrian University Sports Association and the University Sports In-stitute in Klagenfurt, Austria during June 16 and 19, 2004. The tournament took place on four beach volleyball courts of Klagenfurt’s public beach front by the lake Worthersee; and was integrated into a popular sports festival of the area as its athletic highlight. The weather was perfect, the or-ganisation was on a very high level, and both, the players and the spectators enjoyed the good atmosphere beside the sports programme. The students could also enjoy cruising the lake and other social activities. The first title of European University Beach Volleyball Champions went to the University of Bayreuth and University of Physical Education and Sports Gdansk.

Medallists

Men1. Wenning / Schiewe, University of Bayreuth (GER)2. Šabec / Makovec, University of Ljubljana (SLO)3. Breuss / Gressl, University of Klagenfurt (AUT)

Women1. Wrzochol / Slodnik, Academy of Physical Education

and Sport Gdansk (POL)2. Pichler / Gschweidl, University of Vienna (AUT)3. Andreas / Winkler, University of Jena (GER)

Klagenfurt 2004

Medallists

Men’s Finals

Invitation to the Party


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Beach Voll eyball

2nd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The 2nd European University Beach Volleyball Championship took place from June 23 to 26, 2005 in Portorož, Slovenia. 21 men and 18 women university teams from 14 European countries took part at the championship. The event, which was organised by the Slovenian University Sports Association together with the University Sports Association of Primorska, took place at the main beach courts of this Slovenian most popular tourist coast city so the tribunes were often full. In the women’s fi nal, the team from University of J.E. Purkyne from Usti nad Labem won against the team from the Tech-nical University Munich 2:0. The students of the University of Primorska defeated their Slovenian colleagues from the University of Ljubljana 2:0 in the men’s fi nals.

Medallists

Men1. Štubelj / Lah, University of Primorska (SLO) 2. Perhaj / Rop, University of Ljubljana (SLO) 3. Šabec / Makovec, University of Ljubljana (SLO)

Women1. Pokorna / Markgrafova, University of J.E. Purkyne (CZE) 2. Aures / Eckl, University of Munich (GER) 3. Richter / Nitzche, Technical University of Dresden (GER)

Portorož 2005

Medallists Women

Splendid Atmosphere on Finals

Participants on the Sightseeing Tour


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Beach Voll eyball 1999-2009

Latina 20063rd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The 3rd European University Beach Volleyball Championship took place from June 23 to 26, 2006 in Latina, Italy. 22 men and 17 women university teams from 17 European countries took part in the championship, and this represented a new record according to the number of participating countries on the European Universities Championships. The event was or-ganised by the Italian University Sports Association together with the CUS Roma. The participant’s level was very good. Present were some experienced players from FIVB World Tour Qualifi cation events and some competitors who played in the World University Championship in Protaras the week before. Many spectators and honourable guests from the Province Latina, the City of Latina and universities followed the event that fi nished with exciting fi nal matches. The gold went for the fi rst time to Spain in men, and Germany in women competition.

Medallists

Men1. Correa / Hernan, University of Grenada (ESP)2. Goetz / Karl, Humboldt University of Berlin (GER)3. Schmeckenbecher / Ziethe, University of Tubingen (GER)

Women1. Romberg / Fleming, Humbold University of Berlin (GER)2. Strel / Veber, University of Ljubljana (SLO)3. Laz / Michon, Technical University of Gliwice (POL)

Men’s tournament

Awarded University Teams


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Beach Volleyball

Valencia 20074th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

A record number of participants was broken again next year, when the event moved to the costal Valencia, Spain. 20 men and 21 women universities teams from 18 European coun-tries competed from July 16 to 19, 2007 for the titles of the European Universities Champions in Beach Volleyball. The event was organised by the Spanish Committee for Univer-sity Sports and the University of Valencia. The Champions became the University of Klagenfurt, Austria in men, and University of Cologne, Germany in women competition.

Medallists

Men1. Blaeuel / Huber, University of Klagenfurt (AUT) 2. Götz / Böckermann, University of Berlin (GER) 3. Ariza / Echevarría, University of Malaga (ESP)

Women1. Fleming / Hüttermann, University of Cologne (GER)2. Jasbar / Rimser, University of Vienna (AUT)3. Ribera / Bonafont, Catholic University of Murcia (ESP)

EUSA Technical Delegates Daniela Erni and Jean Loup Miguet

Where have all the medals gone?

Happiness


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Beach Volleyball 1999-2009

Antalya 20085th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

In 2008, the European Universities Beach Volleyball Cham-pionship was organised in Antalya, Turkey. The hosts, the Turkish University Sports Federation in cooperation with the Akdeniz University of Antalya and the Municipality of Co-lakli, welcomed from June 18 to 21, 18 men and 16 women universities teams from 15 European countries. The Cham-pion’s Title went for the first time to Ukraine and Estonia, after the Transcarpathian University of Uzhorod won in men and Estonian Business School in women competition. Four days of perfectly organised championship were a fantastic example how huge vitality and potential the university sport has. Beside the medals, cups and flowers, the medallists were given by the Mayor of Colakli a special prize of 7-day holi-days in Antalya. Medallists

Men1. Kutsmus / Klyamar, Transcarpathian University (UKR)2. Weiss / Tichy, University of Brno (CZE)3. Huber / Streitfellner, University of Klagenfurt (AUT)

Women1. Graumann / N. Bratuhhina, Estonian Business School (EST) 2. Puri / P. Bratuhhlina, Estonian Business School (EST)3. Vodeb / Kocijančič, University of Ljubljana (SLO)

Joy of the winners

Opening Ceremony


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Beach Volleyball

Gdynia 20096th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The 6th European Universities Beach Volleyball Championship was organised in Gdynia, Poland from July 29 to August 2, 2009. 76 participants were representing 26 university teams from 13 European countries. The event was organised by the Gdynia Maritime University and University Sport Association of Poland. For the first time in history there was also a mixed tournament of consolation played for teams which did not qualify in the main tournament. The title of the champions finally went to the University of Lodz in men and the Esto-nian Business School, Estonia in women competition.

Medallists

Men1. Orman / Szternel, University of Lodz (POL)2. Moellers / Jagusch, University of Rostock (GER)3. Molina / Echevarria, Malaga University (ESP)

Women1. Puri / P. Bratuhhlina, Estonian Business School (EST)2. Graumann / N. Bratuhhina, Estonian Business School (EST) 3. Merteki / Bouza, Malaga University (ESP)

Official Newsletter

Fight for medals


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Bridge

Opatija 20091st EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES BRIDGE CHAMPIONSHIP

The 1st European Universities Bridge Championship was or-ganised in Opatija, Croatia from October 4 to 10, 2009 by the Croatian Universities Sports Federation and the Sports Association of the Polytechnic of Karlovac. On the first edi-tion of the championship the organisers recorded enviable participation of 22 universities teams with 108 participants from 11 European Countries competing for the titles of the European Universities Champions.

Medallists1. Technical University of Wrocław (POL)2. Paris University (FRA)3. Sor-Trondelag University College (NOR)

The event was organised on a high professionally level that was much appreciated by the participants. The matches were held in the Grand Hotel 4 Opatijska Cvijeta and were fol-lowed by thousands of people by internet through the of-ficial website of the event. The first title of the champion finally went to the Technical University of Wroclaw from Po-land that was also chosen to be the host country of the next edition of the championship in 2011.

Venue in the Grand Hotel

Organising Committee led by Mrs. Protić

Who has the best cards?


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Football

1st EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The 1st European University Football Championship was held in Rome, Italy between August 3 and 10, 2003. Altogether 14 men and women teams from 10 European countries par-ticipated in the event, organised by the CUS Roma and Ital-ian University Sports Federation. The tournament in the Ital-ian capital was organised on a very high level, especially the teams from Germany were very well prepared, which resulted in their winning of titles in both men and women categories. In the men finals, the University of Würzburg defeated the University of Nürnberg 1:0. In the women finals, students from the University of Barcelona lost 3:5 against their Ger-man colleagues from Friedrich-Alexander University.

Medallists

Men1. University of Würzburg (GER) 2. Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (GER)3. University of Belgrade (SCG)

Women1. Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (GER)2. University of Barcelona (ESP)3. Technical University of Eindhoven (NED)

Rome 2003

Shooting to score a goal

CUS Roma facilities

Rome 2003


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Football 1999-2009

2nd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

11 men university teams from 10 countries met in Wroclaw, Poland at the 2nd European University Football Champion-ship in July 2004. The teams were received by the organisers of the event, the Academic Sports Association of Wroclaw and the Academy of Physical Education of Wroclaw. On the pitches of the beautifully situated sports centre of the Acad-emy of Physical Education, the rivalry was very balanced. The final match was played at the GEM Stadium and was viewed by many spectators. After a ravishing game, the University of Besançon won against the Technological Institute of Athens 3:0, proving their ability to reach for their first European University Championship.

Medallists

Men1. University of Besançon (FRA) 2. Technological Institute of Athens (GRE) 3. Charles University Prague (CZE)

Free kick

Happiness of the winners

Wroclaw 2004



Medallists

Men1. University of Caen (FRA) 2. Technological Institute of Athens (GRE) 3. Kiev Inter-Regional Academy of Personnel

Management (UKR)

3rd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The 3rd European University Football Championship took place from July 11 to 17, 2005 in one of the oldest cities in the Balkans - the City of Niš. Eight university teams came to Serbia and Montenegro to play at the tournament organ-ised by the University Sports Federation of Niš in cooperation with the University Sports Federation of Serbia and Monte-negro. The matches were played on four different stadiums and on a very good level. In the interesting finals the Uni-versity of Caen defeated the Aigaleo Athens Technological Institute 3:1; after the extra time had to be played, as in the regular time the match finished 1:1.

Niš 2005

Foul?

Opening Ceremony

Welcome Speech by EUSA Delegate, Mr. Bonfils



4th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The 2006 championship took place from July 2 to 9 in Ein-dhoven, Netherlands and was as a part of a multisport event combined with three other EUSA events: Tennis, Volleyball and Water Polo Cup. The organiser of this major and biggest event this year was the Eindhoven University of Technology. The fourth European University Football Championship was held at the football pitches of sport centre “De Hondsheuv-els” with 14 male and 7 female teams competing. The Open-ing Ceremony was held in the city plaza, featuring a big ball, covered with flag tabs of all participating countries. After a series of interesting matches, the Haliç University from Tur-key became the male champions for the current year in the men’s tournament, and ETH Zürich from Switzerland in the women’s tournament.

Medallists

Men1. Haliç University (TUR) 2. University of Camerino (ITA) 3. University of Niš (SCG)

Women1. ETH Zürich (SUI) 2. Hanze University Groningen (NED) 3. University of Nantes 1 (FRA)

Eindhoven 2006

We are the Champions

Women in action



Rome 20075th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The students returned back to Rome where the 1st edition of championship was held, again in 2007 for the 5th Eu-ropean Universities Football Championship. All together 22 university teams from 15 European countries took part in the event, which was successfully organised by the Italian University Sports Federation and CUS Roma. In the men’s tournament the title of the European Universities Champions went to the University of Orleans which won in the fi nals the Haliç University by penalties 5:3. In the regular playing time the result was 1:1. Also in the women fi nals the winner was known only after the penalties. The champion became the University of Madrid which won the Technical University of Munich with 4:2 (1:1).

Medallists

Men 1. University of Orlèans (FRA) 2. Haliç University (TUR) 3. University of Chieti (ITA)

Women 1. University of Madrid (ESP) 2. Technical University of Munich (GER)3. University of Nantes (FRA)

Opening Ceremony Moderators

Students from University of Chieti celebrating the bronze medal

Winners men



Kiev 20086th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

In 2008, the first EUSA event was organised in Ukraine. It was the Student Sport Union of Ukraine that organised the 6th European Universities Football Championship from July 20 to 26, 2008 in Kiev. The event was held with a great sup-port from of the main partners what was demonstrated on the Opening Ceremony held at the Stadium of National Tax Academy with a presence of the Minister of Education of the Ukrainian Government, deputy Minister of Sports and Youth, Rectors of the Ukrainian Universities, the representatives of the Football Federation of Ukraine and Student Sport Union of Ukraine and the EUSA delegates. The great show with more than 150 artists closed the official part. 15 men and 7 women teams from 13 European countries were present in Kiev. Spectators could enjoy watching high quality tourna-ment that was at the end won by the University of Caen in men and the University of Madrid in women competition.

Medallists

Men1. University of Caen (FRA) 2. IADP University of Kiev (UKR) 3. National Technical University of Oil and Gas (UKR)

Women 1. University of Madrid (ESP) 2. Technical University of Munich (GER) 3. University of Wroclaw (POL)

Golden Kiss

Men’s Finals

Medal Ceremony



Wroclaw 20097th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

After five years the European Universities Football Champi-onship returned to Wroclaw, Poland as AZS Wroclaw and AZS Poland organised the 7th European Universities Football Championship. 14 men and 7 women university teams from 13 countries took part on the event organised from July 20 to 26, 2009. In the men competition the title of the cham-pion went to the Pedagogical Academy from Ternopil after winning in the finals with 1:0 the Ivano-Frankivsk University of Oil and Gas. In women event the winners became the students from the Autonomus University of Madrid which defeated in exciting final match the University of Montpellier with 4:3. At the closing ceremony the EUSA flag was passed to Warszaw, Poland which was attributed to be the host of the next Championship in 2010.

Medallists

Men1. Ternopil Pedagogical Academy (UKR) 2. Ivano-Frankivsk University of Oil and Gas (UKR)3. Karlsruhe University (GER)

Women 1. Autonomus University of Madrid (ESP) 2. University of Montpellier (FRA)3. University School of Physical Education (POL)

Champions Women

Official PosterEUSA Technical Delegates Antonis Petrou and Andreas Demetriou


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Futsal

1st EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY FUTSAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The 1st European University Futsal Championship took place in the coastal City of Paralimni, Cyprus between September 19 and 24, 2004. 12 university teams from ten European countries participated in the event, which was hosted by the Cyprus University Sports Federation. The first edition will be reminded not only by attractive location, but also by very high level of the event. In the first finals the University Teams from Novi Sad and Zagreb met. In a very attractive match the students from Novi Sad won 6:1. The bronze medal went to the University of Poznan, who won the match for the third place against the University of Eindhoven with 3:1.

Medallists

Men1. University of Novi Sad (SCG)2. University of Zagreb (CRO) 3. Adam Mickiwicz University Poznan (POL)

Paralimni 2004

Champion’s Hug

Opening Ceremony


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Futsal 1999-2009

2nd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY FUTSAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The number of participants increased in 2005, when Latina, the youngest Italian City, hosted the 2nd European University Futsal Championship. 15 university teams, national univer-sity champions from 13 European countries came to Italy. Although the weather was not so hot as the year before on Cyprus, the heat on the playgrounds remained high, espe-cially when teams entered the matches for the medals. In the finals, the same countries as the previous year were repre-sented. The University of Split got a chance to bring the title of the European University Champions for the first time to Croatia. Six minutes before the end of the match, it looked they would succeed, since they were leading with 3:1. But then the students from Novi Sad made a sudden turn and defended the title of the best university team in Europe by winning 4:3.

Medallists

Men1. University of Novi Sad (SCG) 2. University of Split (CRO) 3. Adam Mickiewicz University of Poznan (POL)

Latina 2005

Venue

Opening Ceremony



3rd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY FUTSAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Students from Novi Sad won the first two editions of the European University Futsal Championship. In 2006, they got a chance to repeat their success in front of the home specta-tors, as the 3rd edition of the event was held in Novi Sad, Ser-bia. 14 male university teams from 12 countries participated at the championship that was organised by the University Sports Federation of Serbia and University Sports Federation of Novi Sad from July 16 to 24, 2006. Competition took place at Sports and Business Centre Vojvodina. The Organis-ing Committee took a large number of activities in order to promote the championship in the best possible manner. The well visited tribunes were a proof that they succeeded, espe-cially in the finals where the University of Ljubljana managed to defeat the University of Zagreb.

Medallists

Men1. University of Ljubljana (SLO) 2. University of Zagreb (CRO) 3. Dnipropetrovsk State Financial Academy (UKR)

Novi Sad 2006

Opening Ceremony

Champions

Medal Ceremony



4th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES FUTSAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Slovenian University Sports Association together with the University of Primorska organised the 4th European Universi-ties Championship held from July 23 to 30, 2007 in Izola. A record number of 20 men university teams from 16 European countries participated in the event. The Opening Ceremony was held on the open air in the City Centre in the presence of more than 1000 spectators. The title of the Champions went for the first time to Ukraine, after the Dniepropetrovsk State Finance Academy won in the finals by 3:1 the University of Zagreb which therefore finished for the third time on the second place.

Medallists

Men1. Dniepropetrovsk State Finance Academy (UKR) 2. University of Zagreb (CRO) 3. University of Novi Sad (SRB)

Izola 2007

Men’s Finals

EUSA Technical Delegates Patrik Peroša and Tomasz Aftanski

Awarding Ceremony




The 5th European Universities Futsal Championship was held from July 14 to 19, 2008 in Wroclaw, Poland. On the Open-ing Ceremony held in the University School of Physical Edu-cation Sports Hall the spectators could welcome 16 Univer-sity teams from 13 European countries that participated in the event. The organisers of the event were AZS Poland and AZS Wroclaw. The title of the champions moved to the west-ern part of Europe, to Spain. It was the University of Malaga who won in the finals the actual champions from the Dnipro-petrovsk State Finance Academy 5:0. The third place went to Academy of Health Education in Lodz who defeated in the match for the bronze the University of Montenegro 7:4.

Medallists

Men1. University of Malaga (ESP)2. Dnipropetrovsk State Finance Academy (UKR)3. Academy of Health Education in Lodz (POL)

Wroclaw 2008

Getting the Cup

Winners - University of Malaga

Towards the goal




The 6th European Universities Futsal Championship Futsal 2009 was organised in Podgorica, Montenegro from July 20 to 26, 2009. 210 participants present were representing 16 men university teams from 15 European countries. From the statistics part of view this event will be remembered on the Fair Play, as there was only one red card shown through-out the tournament. The organizers from University Sport Association from Montenegro provided also a great trip to the Montenegrin beach for all participants and presented a regional cultural programme. After a magnificent final match against Sumy State University, the team from University of Malaga defended the title of Champions by winning 4:3.

Medallists

Men1. University of Malaga (ESP)2. Sumy State University (UKR)3. University of Zagreb (CRO)

Podgorica 2009

Presentation of the Teams

Shaking hands


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Golf 1999-2009

Algarve 20091st EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

The first edition of the European Universities Golf Champi-onships was held in Algarve, Portugal from September 2 to 6, 2009. The event was organised by the Portuguese University Sport Federation and the University of Algarve Student As-sociation with the support of the University of the Algarve, Portuguese Golf Federation and local municipalities. 69 par-ticipants from 14 European University Teams participated in the championship played at the Algarve Golf Course. The tournament was dominated by the universities and students from Ireland, who won after four competition days all the medals in the Team Event. EUSA decided that the European Universities Golf Championships will be held every two years with the next edition in Otočec, Slovenia in 2011.

Medallists

Team Event (Gross) 1. University of Maynooth (IRL)2. University of Ulster (IRL)3. University of Cork (IRL)

Team Net Award University of Ulster (IRL)

Singles MenJames Conaghan, University of Maynooth (IRL)

Singles LadiesTatiana Beltran, University of Malaga (ESP)

First Shot

Let’s start


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Handball 1999-2009

Besançon 20061st EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The 1st European University Handball Championship was held in Besançon, France from June 26 to July 1, 2006. The French University Sports Federation welcomed 11 men and 7 women university teams from 11 European countries to participate in the event. The first titles of the European Uni-versities Champions went to the host team of Besançon in men’s, and the University of Piotrkow Trybunalski in wom-en’s competition.

Medallists

Men1. University of Besançon (FRA)2. University of Braga (POR) 3. University of Lyon (FRA)

Women 1. University of Piotrkow Trybunalski (POL) 2. University of Besançon (FRA) 3. University of Valence (FRA)

Official Poster

Drinking from the Cup


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Handball

Lodz 20072nd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

14 men and 6 women university teams from 13 European countries participated in the 2nd European Universities Hand-ball Championship. The event was held in Lodz, Poland and was organised by the AZS Poland and the Lodz Organising Committee. Among the participating teams there were also for the first time the university teams from Belarus, the coun-try which joined the EUSA membership that year. The Eu-ropean Universities Champions 2007 became the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen Nurnberg in women and the Belarusian State University in men competition. The girls from Germany won against all the teams in the women com-petition, while in the men’s final the result between Belaru-sian State University and the University of Minho was 38:34.

Medallists

Men 1. Belarusian State University (BLR) 2. University of Minho (POR) 3. Gazi University (TUR)

Women 1. Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (GER) 2. Koszalin University of Technology (POL) 3. Belarusian State University of Physical Culture (BLR)

Women in the air

Men in the air


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Handball 1999-2009

3rd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The 3rd European Universities Handball Championship was organised in the City of Niš, Serbia in July 2008. 15 men and 6 women teams from 13 European countries participated in the championship, organised by the University Sports Federa-tion of Serbia and the University Sports Federation of Niš. In women’s competition the title of the Champion went to the University of Vincent Pol Lubin, while the University of Ljubljana won in men’s competition.

Niš 2008

Medallists

Men1. University of Ljubljana (SLO) 2. Gazi University (TUR) 3. German Sport University Cologne (GER)

Women1. University of Vincent Pol Lublin (POL)2. University of Niš (SRB)3. University of Almeria (ESP)

Flowers and Medals

Champions Men

Champions Women


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Handball

4th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The 4th European Universities Handball Championship was organised in Ljubljana, Slovenia from June 15 to 21, 2009. 12 men and 7 women university teams from 10 European countries participated in the event organised in co-operation of the University of Ljubljana, City of Ljubljana, Slovenian University Sports Association and other partners. The event started with a wonderful opening ceremony. Around 300 participants were welcomed by the Rector of the Univer-sity of Ljubljana, the Mayor of Ljubljana and EUSA Repre-sentatives. The sports program showed quality matches that ended with exciting finals. The women team from Lublin was successful also this year, after beating the University of Ljubljana in the finals 29:27. In the men’s competition the title of the champions went to Moscow, as the Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism won against the University of Minho 39:26.

Ljubljana 2009

Medallists

Men:1. Russian State University of Physical Education,

Sport and Tourism (RUS) 2. University of Minho (POR) 3. University of Ljubljana (SLO)

Women 1. University of Vincent Pol Lublin (POL) 2. University of Ljubljana (SLO) 3. Erlangen-Nürnberg University (GER)

Winners Women

Winners Men

Finals Men


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Karate

Podgorica 20031st EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP

The 1st European University Karate Championship was held in Podgorica, Serbia and Montenegro and was organised by the University Sports Federation of Serbia and Montenegro from September 4 and 7, 2003. The first edition of the champion-ship had a relatively modest attendance of little over 50 par-ticipants from seven European Countries. The championship is organised biannually, so the next event took place in 2005.

Male Kumite–60kg: P. Bajić, Sports Academy of Belgrade (SCG)–65kg: S. Glišić, Sports Academy of Belgrade (SCG)–70kg: B. Sekulić, University of Podgorica (SCG)–75kg: V. Miljanić, University of Belgrade (SCG)–80kg: M. Živković, Sports Academy of Belgrade (SCG)+80 kg: O. Mandarić, University of Mostar (BiH)open: M. Živković, Sports Academy of Belgrade (SCG)

Male Kumite TeamUniversity of Sarajevo (BIH)

Female Kumite–53kg: T. Suica, University of Podgorica (SCG)–60kg: K. Štrika, University of Podgorica (SCG)+60kg: V. Vrhovac, University of Belgrade (SCG)open: S. Perić, University of Podgorica (SCG)

Female Kumite TeamUniversity of Podgorica (SCG)

Male Kata IndividualT. Kiziltoprak, University of Oldenburg (GER)

Female Kata IndividualI. Djuričkov, Sports Academy of Belgrade (SCG)

Male Kata TeamUniversity of Podgorica (SCG)

Female Kata TeamUniversity of Podgorica (SCG)

Medallists Women

Medallists Men


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Karate 1999-2009

Wroclaw 20052nd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP

The 2nd European University Karate Championship was held between June 29 and July 2, 2005 in Wroclaw, Poland. Par-ticipants from 9 European Countries coming from 58 Eu-ropean Universities were present at the event, organised by AZS Poland and AZS Wroclaw. At the closing ceremony, the Rector of the Agricultural University of Wroclaw and the EUSA Executive Committee Representative awarded the best athletes. The EUSA flag was given to the representatives of the Organising Committee of the next edition of the cham-pionship to be held in Podgorica, Montenegro.

Male Kumite TeamPoland Composed University Team

Female Kumite Team Germany Composed University Team

Male Kumite Individual-60 kg: R. Glavas, Vienna University of Economics and

Business Administration (AUT)-65 kg: M. Burget, University Palackeho Olomouk (CZE)-70 kg: M. Salih Kurnaz, Balikesir Univeristy (TUR)-75 kg: M. Basturk, School of Physical Education and

Sports (TUR)-80 kg: B. Sołtysiak, University of Physical Education

Wroclaw (POL)+80 kg: T. Rajčević, Univeristy Montenegro (SCG)open: M. Basturk, School of Physical Education and Sports (TUR)

Female Kumite Individual-53 kg: M. Szymczak, University of Physical Education

Wroclaw (POL)-60 kg: I. Brutscher, Fachhochschule Wurzburg-

Schweinfurt (GER)+60 kg: R. Krejčová, Univeristy of Hradec Kralove (CZE)open: P. Peceková, University Ceske Budejovice (CZE)

Male Kata TeamAustria Composed University Team

Male Kata IndividualM. Uludag, School of Physical Education and Sports (TUR)

Female Kata TeamSerbia and Montenegro Composed University Team

Female Kata IndividualM. Vasekova, Technical University Zvolen (CZE)

Opening Ceremony

Exciting matches

Kata Competiton


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Karate

Podgorica 20073rd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP

The City of Podgorica, Montenegro which has already hosted the 1st European Universities Karate Championship in 2003, organized also the third edition of the championship from July 6 to 8, 2007. More than 200 students from 17 European countries participated in the event that was organised by the University Sports Federation of Montenegro. The European Universities Champions became:

Male Kumite TeamDieburg University (GER)

Male Kumite Individual-60kg: J. Radulović, Mediterranean University (MNE)-65kg: P. Macko, Comenuis University Bratislava (SVK)-70kg: A. Beck, Friedrich Schiller University Jena (GER)-75kg: M. Jovanović, University of Novi Sad (SRB)-80kg: A. Brown, South Bank University London (GBR)+80kg: A. Cecunjanin, Mediterranean University (MNE)open: D. Umičević, University of Novi Sad (SRB)

Female Kumite TeamUniversity of Belgrade (SRB)

Female Kumite Individual-53kg: B. Stojović, University of Belgrade (SRB)-60kg: S. Steland, University of Luxemburg (LUX)+60kg: T. Filipović, University of Belgrade (SRB) open: S. Borou, TEI of Pireaus (GRE)

Male Kata TeamUniversity of Belgrade (SRB)

Male Kata IndividualD. M. D. Vu, Pole University Leonardo De Vinci (FRA)

Female Kata TeamUniversity of Montenegro (MNE)

Female Kata IndividualM. Milačić, University of Montenegro (MNE)

Diplomas, medals and trophies

Medallists


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Karate 1999-2009

Cordoba 20094th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Cordoba hosted the 4th European Universities Karate Champi-onship between July 16 and 19, 2009. 122 male and 71 fe-male students from 13 countries participated, with 64 men’s teams and 45 women’s teams. Open and closing ceremonies were held at Vista Alegre Stadium. The championship was organised on high level and the most successful university at this championship was the Spanish University of Las Pal-mas de Gran Canaria, winning three gold medals and one silver. Apart from the competitions, participants also enjoyed sightseeing, special dinner and parties. European Universities Champions became:

Male Kumite TeamSs. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje (MKD)

Female Kumite TeamUniversity of Las Palmas Gran Canaria (ESP)

Male Kumite Individual–60kg: J. R. Fernandez, University of La Laguna (ESP)–67kg: A. Jiménez, University of Castilla La Mancha (ESP)–75kg: K. Grillon, Leonard De Vinci University (FRA) –84kg: H. Leisterschneider, University of Regensburg (GER)+84kg: Ž. Arsovski, Goce Delcev University of Štip (MKD)

Female Kumite Individual –50kg: M. J. González, University of Las Palmas De Gran Canaria (ESP)–55kg: N. Illievska, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje (MKD) –61kg: C. Ferrer, University of Barcelona (ESP)–68kg: C. Vizcaíno, Technical University of Madrid (ESP)+68kg: L. Rodríguez, University of Las Palmas De Gran Canaria (ESP)

Male Kata TeamUnisport Austria (AUT)

Male Kata Individual Damián Quintero, Technical University of Madrid (ESP)

Female Kata TeamMontenegrian University Sport Federation (MNE)

Female Kata Individual Yaiza Martín, San Antonio Catholic University (ESP)

Female Kata Team

Female Kata Individual


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Rowing 1999-2009

Cardiff 20051st EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP

The inaugural edition of the European University Rowing Championship was held in Cardiff, Wales, the United King-dom between July 22 and 24, 2005. The event was held in conjunction with the British Home Nations event, making for three days of rowing. 287 athletes in 63 crews from 11 countries formed the core activity base, supported by anoth-er 50 coaches, trainers and support technicians. Event was staged at the Cardiff Bay Rowing Course, utilising a brand new 1500m six lane course.

Champions

MenLM2x: University of Maastricht (NED)M2x: University of Zagreb (CRO)M2-: University of Belgrade (SCG)LM4-: University of Utrecht (NED)M4x: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (GER)M4-: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (GER)M8: Charles University in Prague (CZE)

WomenLW2x: University of Amsterdam (NED)W2x: University of Freiburg (GER)W2-: University of Oxford (GBR)W4x: University of Hannover (GER)W4-: University of Nottingham (GBR)W8: University of Oxford (GBR)

Women Eights Medallists

Volunteers

Eights Finals


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Rowing

Brive La Gaillarde 20062nd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP

The record number of 350 participants, representing 52 Universities from 13 countries took part at the second edi-tion of the European University Rowing Championship. The championship took place in Brive La Gaillarde, France, from September 1 to 2, 2006. The championship took place at the CSN Brive facilities on the Albano-Bouyed racing course. The overall standard in most events was high and competition for medals was excellent. Universities from twelve nations won medals, with eight nations winning gold. The overall medals table placed the United Kingdom on the top with 13 medals from 20 university boats entering, winning four gold, five silver and four bronze medals. Champions became:

MenLM2x: Russian State University of Physical Education (RUS)LM4: University of Tilburg (NED)M2: Imperial College (GBR)M2x: University of Vienna (AUT) M4: University of Hamburg (GER) M4x: University of Newcastle (GBR)M8+: Technical University of Prague (CZE)

WomenW2: Imperial London University (GBR)LW2x: University of Poznan (POL)W2x: University of Zurich (SUI)W4: University of Southampton (GBR)W4x: University of Utrecht (NED)W8+: University of Amsterdam (NED)

Golden Ladies

Official Poster



Girona 20073rd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP

The 3rd European Universities Rowing Championship 2007 was successfully organised from September 6 to 8, 2007 in Girona, Spain. 60 Universities from 13 countries took part in the event, entering a total of 336 athletes in 125 crews. The standard of participants was very high, and included several athletes coming directly from the FISA World Rowing Cham-pionships and also many World U23 and World University medallists.

Champions

MenM 1x: Stuttgart University (GER)LM 1x: University of Darmstadt (GER)LM 2x: University of Karlsruhe (GER)M 2x: University of Vienna (AUT)M 2-: University of Girona (ESP)M 4-: Bristol University (GBR)M 4x: University of Vienna (AUT)LM 4-: Durham University (GBR)LM 4x: University of Linz (AUT)M 8+: Czech University of Technology (CZE)

WomenLW 1x: Glessen University S.F. (GER)W 1x: University of Köln (GER)LW 2x: University of Girona (ESP) W 2x: CUS Milano (ITA) W 2: Durham University (GBR)LW 4x: Durham University (GBR)W 4x: Berlin University (GER)W 4-: Heidelberg University (GER)W 8+: Groningen University (NED)

Tastes like... victory!

Relaxing after the race

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1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Rowing

Zagreb 20084th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP

The 4th European Universities Rowing Championship was hosted in Zagreb, Croatia. The event was organised by the Croatian University Sports Association, the University of Za-greb and the Zagreb Rowing Federation from August 28 to 30, 2008. More than 400 participants, 126 crews from 49 universities entered the championship, representing 14 coun-tries, making it the largest EUC Rowing held to date with athletes entered to compete in 433 racing seats. The over-all standard was very high with time-records being broken in every racing category. The strongest nations were Poland who sent a strong team of 23 university crews and Croatia with 16 university crews. Three new countries - Israel, Hun-gary and Slovenia were all welcomed to the EUSA rowing family for the first time. Champions became:

MenM 1x: University of Economics (POL)LM 1x: University of Szeged (HUN)LM 2x: University of Bydgoszcz (POL)M 2x: University of Zagreb (CRO)M 2-: University of Karlsruhe (GER) M 4-: University of Zagreb (CRO)M 4x: University of Milano (ITA)LM 4-: University of Bydgoszcz (POL)LM 4x: University of Mainz (GER)M 8+: University of Economics (POL)

WomenLW 1x: University of Vienna (AUT)W 1x: University of Karlsruhe (GER)LW 2x: Adam Mickiewicz University (POL)W 2x: University of Vienna (AUT)W 2-: University of VU Amsterdam (NED)LW 4x: Adam Mickiewicz University (POL)W 4x: University of Mainz (GER)W 4-: University of Economics (POL)W 8+: University of Zurich (SUI)

All for One

Medal Ceremony



Kruszwica 20095th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP

70 Universities from 14 European countries, 353 Athletes and 57 Officials participated on the 5th European Universities Championship held in Kruszwica, Poland. The hard working Organising Committee delivered an outstanding event, in-cluding for the first time at EUSA-Rowing live, multi-camera, national TV coverage of the Finals. Racing was again of the highest standard with several athletes coming to compete at EUSA from the World Championships. Record times were set in nearly half of the events. The overall strength of the Pol-ish university crews, especially the Bydgoszcz crews, was very impressive. Poland won with 211 points the nations’ overall. Belgium, Lithuania and Norway made their first appearances at EUSA Rowing, a sign that the event still continues to grow.

Champions

MenM1x: University of Economy Bydgoszcz (POL) LM1x: University of Economy Bydgoszcz (POL) M2x: Poznan University of Life Science (POL)LM2x: University of Economy Bydgoszcz (POL) M2-: Karlsruhe University (GER)M4x: University of Economy Bydgoszcz (POL) LM4-: University of Bydgoszcz (POL) M4-: University of Economy Bydgoszcz (POL) M8+: University of Economy Bydgoszcz (POL)

WomenW1x: College of Education and Administration Poznan (POL)LW1x: Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan (POL) W2x: University of Basque Country (ESP) LW2x: University of Economy Bydgoszcz (POL) W2-: Edinburgh University (GRB) W4x: University of Basque Country (ESP) LM4x: University of Economy Bydgoszcz (POL) W4-: University of Economy of Bydgoszcz (POL)W8+: University of Bydgoszcz (POL)

Women’s Eights

Men’s Doubles

Medals

Medals are girls best friends


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Rugby 7’s 1999-2009

Grenoble 20071st EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES RUGBY 7’s CHAMPIONSHIP

The first European Universities Rugby 7’s Championship took part from September 28 to 29, 2007 in Grenoble, France. 12 University Teams from seven European countries took part in the championship, which was organised by the French Uni-versity Sports Federation and the University Sports Federa-tion of Grenoble. The first European Universities Champion became the team from the University of Wales Institute Car-diff who won in the finals against the University of Leeds Met Carnegie. The third place went to the University Pierre Mendes France of Grenoble.

Medallists1. University of Wales Institute Cardiff (GBR)2. University of Leeds Met Carnegie (GBR)3. University of Pierre Mendes France of Grenoble (FRA)

Getting ready

Run!

Winner - University of Wales Institute Cardiff


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Rugby 7’s

Rome 20082nd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES RUGBY 7’s CHAMPIONSHIP

In 2008, the European Universities Rugby 7’s Championship was organised by the CUS Roma and Italian University Sports Federation in Rome from July 24 to 27, 2008.Nine university teams from six European countries partici-pated in the men’s competition. After a number of quality matches, the title of the Champions went to the University of Limoges who won in the fi nals the University of Wales In-stitute Cardiff with 31:26. In women’s competition the win-ner was decided after 3 matches between the University of Northumbria, Great Britain and University of Lille, France. In the end, the University of Northumbria won 2:1.

Medallists

Men1. University of Limoges (FRA)2. University of Wales Institute Cardiff (GBR) 3. University of Leeds (GBR)

Women1. University of Northumbria (GBR)2. University of Lille (FRA)

Winners Men - University of Limoges

Action

Winners Women - University of Northumbria


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Rugby 7’s 1999-2009

Bristol 20093rd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES RUGBY 7’s CHAMPIONSHIP

The City of Bristol, United Kingdom was the host of the 3rd European Universities Rugby 7’s Championship. 15 university teams, amongst them also five women teams, fought from June 10 to 12, 2009 for the titles of the European Universi-ties Champions. The organisers of the championship were the University of Bristol and the British Universities Sports As-sociation. The men’s final was won very convincingly by the Russian team, Kuban State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism, beating the University of Coimbra from Portugal. The University of Exeter beat the University of Lille in a very close women’s final. The Home Team, University of Bristol, finished a very credible third, beating University of Limoges in the play-off.

Medallists

Men1. Kuban State University of Physical Education,

Sport and Tourism (RUS) 2. University of Coimbra (POR) 3. Bristol University (GBR)

Women1. Exeter University (GBR) 2. University of Lille (FRA) 3. Brunel University (GBR)

During the match

Excited participants

Catch!


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Table Tennis 1999-2009

Ostrava 20071st EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

The 1st European Universities Table Tennis Championship took place from June 21 to 24, 2007 in Ostrava, Czech Re-public. The Organising Committee and the Czech University Sports Association succeeded to attract 25 university teams with 110 participants from 12 European Countries to take part in the event. The first European Universities Table Ten-nis Champion Titles went to the Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism, which won both in men and women team competition.

Medallists

Team Men 1. Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport

and Tourism (RUS)2. Orenburg State University (RUS)3. University of Cologne (GER)3. University of Ostrava (CZE)

Team Women 1. Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport

and Tourism (RUS)2. Moscow Aviation Institute (RUS)3. University School of Physical Education Wroclaw (POL)3. Technical University of Ostrava (CZE)

Singles MenK. Skachkov, Orenburg State University (RUS)

Doubles MenPetrukhin / Lakeev, Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism (RUS)

Singles WomenT. Mikhailova, Moscow Aviation Institute (RUS)

Doubles WomenMikijaniec / Luczakowska, University School of Physical Education (POL)

Mixed DoublesLakeev / Prokhorova, Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism (RUS)

Singles Ladies Medallists

Formal Speeches

Matches Singles Men


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Table Tennis

Latina 20082nd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

The 2nd European Universities Table Tennis Championship was held in Latina, Italy between June 19 and 22, 2008. 111 participants, representing 22 university teams (15 men and 7 women) from 10 European Countries took part in the event. The European Universities Champion Titles went to the Lon-don Metropolitan University in men’s and the Jan Dlugosz University of Chestochowa in women’s competition.

Champions

Team Men1. London Metropolitan University (GBR)2. Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport

and Tourism (RUS)3. Cologne University (GER)3. Zielona Gora University (POL)

Team Women1. Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa (POL)2. Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport

and Tourism (RUS)3. University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw (POL)3. Saint Petersburg University (RUS)

Singles MenC. Jiang, London Metropolitan University (GBR)

Doubles MenJiang / Ashley, London Metropolitan University (GBR)

Singles WomenJ. Prokhorova, Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism (RUS)

Doubles WomenProkhorova / Fetyukhina, Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism (RUS)

Mixed DoubleBarchatov / Fetyukhina, St. Petersburg University (RUS)

Opening Cermony

Best male player


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Table Tennis 1999-2009

Niš 20093rd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

The Championship was organized by the University Sports Federation of Serbia in cooperation with University of Niš between July 22 and 25, 2009 in Niš. The Championship was well attended, with over 90 participants, representing 21 teams, although the sport was also featured at the Summer Universiade organised in Belgrade earlier in the same month. The participants were also invited to participate in the next year’s championship in Kazan, Russia which will be one of the first steps in preparation for the Summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan. Champions became:

Team Men1. Orenburg State University (RUS)2. Rzeszow University of Technology (POL)3. Stuttgart University (GER)3. Marmara University (TUR)

Team Women1. Jan Dlugosz University, Czestochowa (POL)2. Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport

and Tourism, Moscow (RUS)3. Moscow State University of Railway Engineering (RUS)3. University of Karlsruhe (GER)

Singles MenK. Skachkov, Orenburg State University (RUS)

Doubles MenSkachkov / Gladyshev, Orenburg State University (RUS)

Singles WomenD. Luczakowska, University School of Physical Education, Wroclaw (POL)

Doubles WomenXin / Pastor, Jan Dlugosz University, Czestochowa (POL)

Mixed DoublePastor / Leandowski, Jan Dlugosz University, Czestochowa (POL)

Mixed Doubles Medallists

Team Ladies Medallists


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Taekwondo 1999-2009

Braga 20091st EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP

The 1st European Universities Taekwondo Championship was held in Braga, Portugal. The event was organised by the Por-tuguese University Sports Federation, the University of Min-ho and its Students Union from December 10 to 12, 2009. In this fi rst edition of the championship, 101 participants from 6 European Countries representing 31 universities took part in the event. The next edition will be organised in Sofi a, Bul-garia in October 2011, as the European Universities Champi-onships in Taekwondo are to be held biannually.

Champions

Menunder 54 kg: A. Lukyanov, UFA State Aviation Technical University (RUS)54 - 58 kg: P. Povoa, University of Minho (POR)58 - 63 kg: J. Gonzales, Polytechnic University of Cartagena (ESP)63 - 68 kg: C. M. Puerta, Polytechnic University of Madrid (ESP)68 - 74 kg: C. Jaime, National University of Distance Education (ESP)74 - 80 kg: S. Lehmann, University of Frankfurt (GER)80 - 87 kg: C. Lehman, University of Frankfurt (GER)over 87 kg: P. C. Espinosa, University of Vigo (ESP)

Womenunder 46 kg: E. Torrontegui Tronco, Polytechnic University of Madrid (ESP)46 - 49 kg: S. Igumenova, Voroneg State University of PEST (RUS)49 - 53 kg: S. Mikonen, Polytechnic University of Madrid (ESP)53 - 57 kg: Y. Kochetova, Russian State University of Physical Education, Sports

and Tourism (RUS)57 - 62 kg: L. Oubina Martinez, University of Vigo (ESP)62 - 67 kg: N. Bravo, Complutense University of Madrid (ESP)67 - 73 kg: M. Akcan, University of Ansbach (GER)over 73 kg: V. Saltykova, Russian State University of Physical Education, Sports

and Tourism (RUS)

The best Athletes

Women Competition

Let’s start!


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Tennis 1999-2009

Touques 20041st EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

The 1st European University Tennis Championship took place in Touques near Deauville, France from December 13 to 17, 2004. The French University Sports Federation and the Or-ganising Committee welcomed students from 14 university teams at the championship. In the men’s fi nals, the local Uni-versity of Rouen won against the Joseph Fourier University Grenoble 3:0, while in the women’s fi nals the Russian State University of Physical Education, Sports and Tourism won against the French Metz Paul Verlaine University 2:0.

Medallists

Men1. University of Rouen (FRA)2. Joseph Fourier University Grenoble (FRA)3. University of Cologne (GER)

Women 1. Russian State University of Physical Education,

Sports and Tourism (RUS)2. Paul Verlaine University Metz (FRA)3. Pierre Mendès University Grenoble (FRA)

Russian Competitors

The best men

Poster


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Tennis

Rouen 20052nd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

Also the second edition of the European University Tennis Championship took place in France. This time the event was organised in the City of Rouen from November 28 to Decem-ber 3, 2005. Participation increased as 11 men and 6 women teams from 8 countries participated in the championship. The competition was on a high quality level, there were many players with ATP ranking and WTA ranking present. In the men’s final, the University of Moscow won the University of Cologne 2:1 and in the women’s final the University of Paris won the University of Warsaw 3:0.

Medallists

Men1. University of Moscow (RUS)2. University of Cologne (GER) 3. London Metropolitan University (GBR)

Women1. University of Paris (FRA)2. University of Warsaw (POL)3. University of Grenoble (FRA)

Ready

Serving for match



Eindhoven 20063rd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

This 3rd edition of the European University Tennis Champion-ships was held in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, as a part of the first EUSA multisport event. For the first time the students fought for the titles of the European University Champions on the outside courts as the event was held in the summer time, from July 2 to 9, 2006. There were 27 university teams participating from 13 countries, setting a new participation record. Among 100 players, there were more than 20 players with ATP/WTA points, which clearly indicates the high level of the tournament. The title of the champions was for the first time won by a team from the United Kingdom. It was the London Metropolitan University who defeated in the fi-nals the host team from Eindhoven University of Technology. In women’s tournament the title went to the Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics that won ETH Zürich in the finals.

Medallists

Men1. London Metropolitan University (GBR)2. Eindhoven University of Technology (NED)3. University of Fribourg (SUI

Women1. Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics

and Informatics (RUS) 2. ETH Zürich (SUI)3. Academy of Physical Education of Warsaw (POL)

Intense matches

London Metropolitan University Team - Champions



Moscow 20074th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

The 4th European Universities Tennis Championship was or-ganised by the Russian Students Sport Union from December 3 to 9, 2007 in Moscow. 19 men and 11 women university teams from 13 countries took part in the championship. The host country university teams dominated the event, as both titles of the European Universities Champions were won by the students from the Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism. Besides that, the silver medal in women event also went to the university teams from Mos-cow. The first medal for Sweden on the EUSA Championships was won by the University of Stockholm finishing second in the men’s tournament.

Medallists

Men1. Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport

and Tourism (RUS)2. Stockholm School of Economics (SWE)3. London Metropolitan University (GBR)

Women 1. Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport

and Tourism (RUS)2. Moscow State University of Economics, Statistic and

Informatics (RUS)3. London Metropolitan University (GBR)

Women’s Champions

London Metropolitan University winning two bronze medals



Dublin 20085th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

In 2008, Ireland hosted the first EUSA event in this country. It was the 5th European Universities Tennis Championship 2008 that was organised from December 9 to 14, 2008 in Dublin. The event was organised by the Dublin City University and the Colleges and Universities Sports Association of Ireland and has attracted participation of 16 men’s teams and 11 women’s teams from 11 European countries. After finishing third on the last event in Moscow, the London Metropolitan University succeeded this year to win in both the Men’s and Women’s Championships. Moscow State University were the opponents in the Men’s finals, where the British institution secured both singles rubbers to render the doubles irrelevant and win the tie 2:0. In the Women’s event, the University of Muenster provided the challenge for the London side, with the singles split, the London Metropolitan University held their nerve to collect the title by winning the doubles rubber.

Medallists

Men 1. London Metropolitan University (GBR)2. Moscow State University (RUS)3. Stockholm School of Economics (SWE)

Women 1. London Metropolitan University (GBR)2. University of Muenster (GER)3. Warsaw University of Technology (POL)

EuroSport TV coverage

Champions



Poznan 20096th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

Poznań was the host city of the 6th European University Tennis Championship held from July 26 to August 1, 2009. 10 women and 12 men university teams from 10 European countries took part in it. The level of competition was very high and some matches were really spectacular. In women tournament the Moscow State University of Economics, Sta-tistics and Informatics was surprisingly beaten in the final by the team from the Technical University of Ostrava. Also men’s teams made good impression on the spectators gathered at the Poznań University Sports Association tennis courts. Espe-cially exciting was the final match between Rouen University and Warsaw School of Social Psychology, won by the French team after a superb tie-break.

Medallists

Men 1. University of Rouen II (FRA)2. Warsaw School of Social Psychology (POL)3. University of Rouen I (FRA)

Women1. Technical University of Ostrava (CZE)2. Moscow University of Economics, Statistics and

Informatics (RUS)3. University of Valencia (ESP)

Champions

Men’s Doubles

Participants


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Volleyball

Užice 20011st EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The first European University Championship was organised by the University Sports Federation of Serbia and Montene-gro in the cities of Užice and Vrbas in September 2001. Alto-gether 14 men and women teams from 9 European countries participated in the Championship, held on a high quality level. At the end the gold medals stayed in the host country, after the University of Novi Sad won against the University of Athens in men’s tournament and University of Užice won against Commenius University of Bratislava in women’s tour-nament. Both matches were played in front of full audience and finished with 3:0.

Medallists

Men1. University of Novi Sad (SCG) 2. University of Athens (GRE)3. University of Maribor (SLO)

Women1. Užice University (SCG)2. Commenius University of Bratislava (SVK)3. University Paris VII (FRA)

Opening Ceremony

Press Conference

Photo session with Mascot


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Voll eyball 1999-2009

Athens 20022nd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The championship moved south in 2002, to the city of Ath-ens. The event was organised by the Greek University Sports Federation. The second edition of the European University Volleyball Championship recorded a signifi cant increase in the number of participants, as altogether 24 men and women university teams came to the capital of Greece. The strongest were the teams from Ukraine, winning both champions titles. In the men fi nals, the National Juridicial Academy defeated the University of Montpellier with 3:0. The women fi nals were played by the Ternopil Academy of National Economy and the University of Athens, that had to admit the defeat to their colleagues from Ukraine 3:0. The participants took the opportunity to thoroughly get to know the historical city with all its attractions and sights.

Medallists

Men1. National Juridicial Academy of Ukraine (UKR)2. University of Montpellier I (FRA)3. Moldova State University Chisinau (MDA)

Women1. Ternopil Academy of National Economy (UKR)2. University of Athens (GRE)3. Dresden University of Technology (GER)

Tight match

Sightseeing Tour Happy participants


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Voll eyball

Maribor 20033rd EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

In 2003, the 3rd European University Volleyball Championship was organised by the Slovenian University Sports Association in the City of Maribor. 12 men and 10 women teams took part in the event which took place in the University Sports Centre Leon Štukelj on the Student Campus. Since Lent, the biggest cultural festival in the region took place in Maribor at the same time, all the participants could also enjoy excellent social and cultural programme. Amongst all the participants from 10 European countries, the men’s team of the Univer-sity of Montpellier I and women’s team of the CUS Roma were the best. In the men fi nals, the students from France defeated the Technical University of Eindhoven 3:0; and the women team of the CUS Roma won against the Academy of Physical Education of Warsaw 3:0 as well.

Medallists

Men1. University of Montpellier I (FRA)2. Technical University of Eindhoven (NED)3. University of Ljubljana (SLO)

Women1. CUS Roma (ITA)2. Academy of Physical Education Warsaw (POL)3. University of Osijek (CRO)

University of Montpellier - Winners

Trophy

Winning Women’s Team


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Voll eyball 1999-2009

Braga 20044th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Braga, Portugal was the host city of the 4th European Univer-sity Volleyball Championship organised from 21 to 26 Sep-tember, 2004. 8 men and 9 women university teams from 9 European countries participated on the event organised by the University of Minho and the Portuguese University Sports Federation. The standard of the play was good, especially in the fi nal matches. The men’s fi nals fi nished very tight, after the University of Zagreb defeated the University of Ljubljana 3:2. In the women’s fi nals, the title went to Poland after the students from Gdansk defeated their colleagues from Munich 3:0.

Medallists

Men1. University of Zagreb (CRO)2. University of Ljubljana (SLO)3. Technical University of Munich (GER)

Women1. Academy of Physical Education and Sport Gdansk (POL)2. Technical University of Munich (GER)3. University of Reims (FRA)

Award Ceremony

Organising Team



Tallinn 20055th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The 5th European University Volleyball Championship took place from June 30 to July 4, 2005 in Tallinn, Estonia. 11 male and 11 women teams from 13 European countries took part in the competition. Many students were actively in-volved in the organisation and running of the event; among them also volunteers from the EUSA training program. With the professional staff it created a very positive and supportive environment and very successful delivery. The titles of the champions were won by the University of Latvia in men’s and the Academy of Physical Education and Sport Gdansk in women’s category.

Medallists

Men1. University of Latvia (LAT) 2. University of Slovenia (SLO) 3. Lodz University (POL)

Women1. Academy of Physical Education and Sport Gdansk (POL)2. University of Tartu (EST)3. Technical University of Eindhoven (NED)

University of Latvia - Men’s Winner

Poster

Women’s Finals


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Volleyball 1999-2009

Eindhoven 20066th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The 6th European University Volleyball Championship was or-ganised in the City of Eindhoven from July 2 to 9, 2006, as a part of the first major EUSA multi sport event. This year’s women’s championship included 13 teams, with the men’s team increased to 19 teams. This presented a new record participation in the EUSA Volleyball Championships. In the women’s competition the Eindhoven University of Technol-ogy won with La Sapienza University the runners up, and in the men’s competition the host teams became winners after winning against the Surgut State University. The event was not just hard work and no fun, since there were also many interesting social activities organised, like workshops, film evening, Eindhoven sightseeing and student’s parties.

Medallists

Men1. Eindhoven University of Technology (NED)2. Surgut State University (RUS)3. University of Warnia and Mazury (POL)

Women1. Eindhoven University of Technology (NED)2. La Sapienza Roma (ITA)3. Technical University of Munchen (GER)

Group Photo of Winners

Women’s Finals



Rijeka 20077th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The first EUSA event ever organised in Croatia was the 7th Eu-ropean Universities Volleyball Championship that took place from July 16 to 23, 2007 in Rijeka. A new record in participa-tion was set, as 20 men and 15 women university teams from 17 European countries participated on the event, which was organised by the Rijeka Organising Committee and the Croa-tian University Sports Federation. The titles of the European Universities Champions went to the Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism in women’s com-petition and Gazi University in men’s competition.

Medallists

Men1. Gazi University (TUR)2. Sibirian Federal University (RUS)3. State Higher Vocational School Racibórz (POL)

Women 1. Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport

and Tourism (RUS)2. University of Ljubljana (SLO)3. Technical University of Częstochowa (POL)

Women’s tournament

Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism - Winners

Serve


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION EUC Volleyball 1999-2009

Camerino 20088th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

16 men and 16 women teams participated in the 8th Euro-pean Universities Volleyball Championship that was organ-ised from July 21 to 27, 2008 in Camerino, Italy. The event, organised by CUS Camerino, joined together more than 400 students and officials from 16 European countries. The titles of Champions went to Moscow after the Russian State Uni-versity of Physical Education, Sports and Tourism won both in men and women competition. In men’s final match the students from Moscow played against their colleagues from the Russian Aristotle University and won 3:1. In women’s finals the Russian Team won against the team from the Uni-versity of Hamburg 3:0.

Medallists

Men1. Russian State University of Physical Education,

Sports and Tourism (RUS) 2. Aristotle University (GRE) 3. Gazi University (TUR)

Women1. Russian State University of Physical Education,

Sports and Tourism (RUS) 2. Hochschulsport Hamburg (GER) 3. University of Economics Bydgoszcz (POL)

Award Ceremony

Opening Ceremony

March Pass



Hamburg 20099th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The 9th European Universities Volleyball Championship, held between May 18 and 24, 2009 in Hamburg, Germany and or-ganised by the ADH, the University of Hamburg and the City of Hamburg, saw the participation of 19 men and women universities teams. In the women’s final around 600 specta-tors enjoyed the match between the University of Economy Bydgoszcz and the University of Hamburg. The Polish Uni-versity Champions from Bydgoszcz were stronger and won 3:0. In the men final, the Mordovskiy State University played against the Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism, the team which was defending the title of the Champions. After an exciting match, the Mordovskiy State University managed to get the new title, winning 3:0.

Medallists

Men1. Mordovskiy State University (RUS)2. Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport

and Tourism (RUS)3. Gazi University (TUR)

Women1. University of Economy Bydgoszcz (POL)2. University of Hamburg (GER)3. Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport

and Tourism (RUS)

Block

Attack

Medals


OrganisationEUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION 1999-2009

EUSAfirst 10 years


ALB AlbaniaAlbanian Students Sports AssociationRruga e Durresit, p.11, ap.26, AL-TiranaPhone/Fax: +355 4 239 255Email: [email protected]

AUT AustriaAustrian University Sports Organisation - Unisport AustriaAuf der Schmelz 6A, AT-1150 WienPhone: +43 1 427 728 660, Fax: +43 1 427 728 661Email: [email protected]: http://www.unisport.ac.at

AZE AzerbaijanFreewill Student Sport Society of AzerbaijanKhagani street 21, AZ-1000 BakuPhone: +994 12 498 7342, Fax: +994 12 493 7463Email: [email protected]

BLR BelarusThe Republican Center of Physical Education and Sports for Pupils and StudentsPobeditelej ave 2, BY-220004 MinskPhone/Fax: +375 17 203 5712E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.sporteducation.by

BEL BelgiumBelgium University Sports FederationMinderbroedersstraat 12, BE-3000 LeuvenPhone: +32 16 290 375, Fax: +32 16 290 342Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.busf.be

BiH Bosnia and HerzegovinaSports Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Committee for University SportsMarsala Tita 9a, BA-71000 SarajevoPhone/Fax: +387 33 226 417Email: [email protected]

BUL BulgariaAssociation for University Sports “Academic”Student Campus NSA Vasil Levski 1700, BG-1000 SofiaPhone/Fax: +359 2 868 1349Email: [email protected]: http://www.aus.bg

CRO CroatiaCroatian University Sports FederationHorvacanski zavoj 15, HR-10137 ZagrebPhone: +385 1 301 4737, Fax: +385 1 302 5602Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.hsss.hr

CYP CyprusCyprus University Sports FederationOlympic Palace, Amipoleos 21, CY-2025 Strovolos, LefkosiaPhone: +357 22 449 846, Fax: +357 22 449 845Email: [email protected]: http://www.cusf.org.cy

CZE Czech RepublicCzech University Sports AssociationAtleticka 100/2, CZ-160 17 Praha 6Phone/Fax: +420 25 721 0787Email: [email protected]: http//www.caus.cz

EST EstoniaEstonian Academic Sports FederationLai 24, EE-51008 TartuPhone/Fax: +372 7 333 233Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.easl.ee

MEMBERS

FIN FinlandFinnish Student Sports FederationLapinrinne 2, FI-00180 HelsinkiPhone: +358 29 009 0990, Fax: +358 29 009 0999Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.opiskelijaliikunta.fi

FRA FranceFrench University Sport Federation108 Avenue de Fontainebleau, FR-94270 Le Kremlin-BicêtrePhone: +33 1 5868 2275, Fax: +33 1 4658 1273Email: [email protected]: http://www.sport-u.com

GEO GeorgiaUniversity Sports Federation of GeorgiaCholokhashvili ave 9, GE-0162 TbilisiPhone: +995 77 505 565, Fax: +995 32 292 049Email: [email protected]

GER GermanyGerman University Sport FederationMax Planck Strasse 2, DE-64807 DieburgPhone: +49 6071 208 610, Fax: +49 6071 207 578Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.adh.de

GRE GreeceHellenic Committee for University Sport37 Kifisias str., GR-15123 AthensPhone: +30 210 682 7905, Fax: +30 210 682 3509Email: [email protected]

HUN HungaryHungarian University Sports FederationIstvánmezei út 1-3, HU-1146 BudapestPhone: +36 1 4606 915, Fax: +36 1 4606 916Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.husf.iif.hu

ISL IcelandUniversity of Iceland Students´Athletics AssociationSaemundargötu 2, IS-101 ReykjavikPhone: +354 665 6081Email: [email protected]

IRL IrelandColleges and Universities Sports Association of IrelandSport HQ, 13 Joyce Way, Parkwest, IE-12 DublinPhone: +353 1 625 1173, Fax: +353 1 625 1174Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.cusai.ie

ISR IsraelAcademic Sport AssociationUniversity Sports Center, Lebanon st., IL-69978 Tel AvivPhone: +972 3 6486 626, Fax: +972 3 6486 822Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.asa.org.il

ITA ItalyItalian University Sport CentreVia Angelo Brofferio 7; IT-00195 RomePhone: +39 06 372 2206, Fax: +39 06 372 4479Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.cusi.it

LAT LatviaLatvian University Sport FederationBrivibas str 333, LV-1006 RigaPhone/Fax: +371 67 543 419Email: [email protected]: http://www.studentusports.lv

Structure

EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION Structure 1999-2009


LTU LithuaniaLithuanian Students Sports AssociationSporto g. 6, LT-44221 KaunasPhone/Fax: +370 37 302 654Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.lssa.lt

MKD Former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaUniversity Sports Federation of MacedoniaPirinska bb, Baraka 7, PO Box 62, MK-1000 SkopjePhone/Fax: +389 2 321 2652Email: [email protected]: http://www.usfm.mk

MLT MaltaMalta University Sports ClubUniversity of Malta, MT-Msida MSD 06Phone: +356 790 55 328Email: [email protected]: http://www.musc.org.mt

MDA MoldovaUniversity Sports Federation of Moldovastr. Tighina 2, MD-2001 ChisinauPhone: +373 2 226 0122, Fax: +373 2 226 0124Email: [email protected]: http://www.fsum.md

MNE MontenegroUniversity Sports Association of MontenegroCetinjski put bb, ME-81000 PodgoricaPhone/Fax: +382 20 265 942Email: [email protected]: http://www.unisportmne.ac.me

NED The NetherlandsDutch Students Sports AssociationKorte Bergstraat 15, NL-3811 ML AmersfoortPhone: +31 33 4618548, Fax: +31 317 413 537Email: [email protected]: http://www.studentensport.nl

NOR NorwayNorwegian Association of University SportsSognsveien 75 L - Ullevaal Stadion, NO-0840 OsloPhone: +47 2102 9860, Fax: +47 2102 9003Email: [email protected]: http://www.studentidrett.no

POL PolandUniversity Sports Association of PolandKredytowa str 1A, PL-0056 WarsawPhone/Fax: +48 22 849 71 36Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.azs.pl

POR PortugalPortuguese Academic Federation of University SportsAv. Prof. Egas Moniz, Estadio Universitario de Lisboa - Pav.1, PT-1600-190 LisbonPhone: +351 2 1781 8160, Fax: +351 2 1781 8161Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.fadu.pt

ROM RomaniaRomanian University Sports FederationSt Mihail Moxa nr 5, sector 1, RO-010961 BucharestPhone/Fax: +40 21 313 9054Email: [email protected]

RUS RussiaRussian Students Sport UnionLuzhnetskaya naberezhnaya 8, off 331, RU-119991 MoscowPhone/Fax: +7 499 245 17 94Email: [email protected]: http://www.studsport.ru

SRB SerbiaUniversity Sports Federation of SerbiaStrahinjića Bana 73a/I, SR-11000 BelgradePhone/Fax: +381 11 262 8658Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.usss.org.rs

SVK SlovakiaSlovak University Sports AssociationJunácka 6, SK-832 80 BratislavaPhone/Fax: +421 2 4924 9203Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.saus.sk

SLO SloveniaSlovenian University Sports AssociationKongresni trg 12, SI-1000 LjubljanaPhone: +386 1 520 7826, Fax: +386 1 520 7827Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.susa.org

ESP SpainSpanish Committee of University SportSubdireccion General de Promoción Deportiva y DeporteParalimpico, Avenida Martin Fierro s/n, ES-28040 MadridPhone: +34 91 589 6761, Fax: +34 91 589 6760Email: [email protected]: http://www.csd.mec.es

SWE SwedenSwedish University Sports FederationPO Box 2052, SE-750 02 UppsalaPhone: +46 18 653 070, Fax: +46 18 653 079Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.studentidrott.se

SUI SwitzerlandSwiss University Sport FederationDufourstr. 50, CH-9000 St. GallenPhone: +41 71 224 2256, Fax: +41 71 224 2254Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.shsv.ch

TUR TurkeyTurkish University Sports FederationEmek Mah. Kirim Cad. 36/13 Emek, TR-06500 AnkaraPhone: +90 312 310 5043, Fax: +90 312 310 1683Email: [email protected]: http://www.univspor.org.tr

UKR UkraineSport’s Students Union of Ukraine54 Dmitrievskaia, UA-01054 KievPhone: +380 44 216 4450, Fax: +380 44 216 6283Email: [email protected]

GBR United KingdomBritish Universities and Colleges Sport20 - 24 Kings Bench Street, GB-London SE1 0QXPhone: +44 20 7633 5080, Fax: +44 20 3268 2120Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.bucs.org.uk

Inactive:

DEN DenmarkDanish Students Sports AssociationNorre Alle 53, DK-2200 CopenhagenPhone: +45 3537 6198, Fax: +45 3535 2188Email: [email protected]: http://www.usg.dk/dsi/

1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION Structure


EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE(term 2007-2011)

OFFICE

PresidentAlberto Gualtieri (ITA)

Vice-PresidentSiniša Jasnić (SRB)

Oleg V. Matytsin (RUS)

TreasurerPhil Attwell (GBR)

MembersWolf Frühauf (AUT)

Leonz Eder (SUI)

Kemal Tamer (TUR)

Aitor Canibe Sanchez (ESP)

Otmar Kugovnik (SLO)

Česlovas Garbaliauskas (LTU)

Olaf Tabor (GER)

José Savoye (FRA)

Dinos Pavlou (CYP)

Secretary GeneralMatjaž Pečovnik (SLO)

Honorary PresidentEnno Harms (GER) †

AuditorsZrinko Čustonja (CRO)Jakub Kosowski (POL)

Legal AdvisorThomas Loher (SUI)

European University Sports Association

Tomšičeva ulica 4, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Phone: +386 1 256 0056, Fax: +386 1 256 0057

email: [email protected], website: www.eusa.eu

from left to right: Pečovnik, Attwell, Garbaliauskas, Pavlou, Frühauf, Tabor, Jasnić, Gualtieri, Matytsin, Sanchez, Eder, Kugovnik, Tamer, Savoye

Secretary GeneralMatjaž Pečovnik

Sports ManagerAdam Roczek

Communication ManagerAndrej Pišl

Office AssistantDanijela Babič

Assistant to PresidentRoberto Sbaraglia

EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION Structure 1999-2009


COMMISSIONS(term 2008-2010)

Student CommissionIris Olberding (GER), Chairwoman

Antonija Čerkez (CRO)

Kamilla Bagavieva (RUS)

Julien Buhajezuk (FRA)

Zoltan Rakaczki (HUN)

Karolina Rohan (POL)

Annti Afflekt (FIN)

Eleftheria Kallikazarou (GRE)

Technical CommissionAdam Roczek (POL), Chairman

Pascal Denoyer (FRA), Handball

František Taborsky (CZE), Handball

Jean Loup Miguet (FRA), Volleyball

Suleyman Kocasert (TUR), Volleyball

Antonis Petrou (CYP), Football

Andreas Demetriou (CYP), Football

Tomasz Aftanski (POL), Futsal

Patrik Peroša (SLO), Futsal

George Peter (GER), Basketball

Kiritsis Mihalis (GRE), Basketball

Josip Kostelić (CRO), Rowing

Bob Reeves (GBR), Rugby 7s

Andrzej Hrehorowicz (POL), Table Tennis

Rajko Vujošević (MNE), Karate

Bastian Kruse (GER), Badminton

Daniela Erni (SUI), Beach Volleyball

Nick Grivas (GRE), Tennis

Hugo Alberto Pereira Serrão (POR), Taekwondo

Karl Berger (GER), Golf

Geert Magerman (BEL), Bridge

Ewan McEwan (GBR), Sailing

Medical CommissionHaris Pavletić (CRO), Chairman

Timo Hinrichs (GER)

Kati Korjus (EST)

Rules and Regulations CommissionDinos Pavlou (CYP), Chairman

Phil Attwell (GBR)

Thomas Loher (SUI)

from left to right: Kostelić, Peroša, Kruse, Roczek, George, Hrehorowicz, Miguet, Grivas, Epov, Taborsky, Petrou, Vujošević


EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

PRESIDENTSEnno Harms, GER (1999-2005)

Alberto Gualtieri, ITA (2005- )

Siniša Jasnić, SRB •Member(2001-2007) • Vice-President(2007-)

Tiina Beljaeva, EST •Member(2003-2007)

Michel Bonfils, FRA •Member(2003-2005)

Adam Roczek, POL •Member(2003-2005) • Treasurer(2005-2007)

Matjaž Pečovnik, SLO •Member(2003-2004) • SecretaryGeneral(2005-)

Česlovas Garbaliauskas, LTU •Member(2004-2005,2007-)

Leonz Eder, SUI •Member(2005-)

Alberto Gualtieri, ITA •Member(1999-2003) • Vice-President(2003-2005)

Drago Balent, SLO • Vice-President(1999-2001)

Wolf Frühauf, AUT •Member(1999-)

Therese Salvador, FRA •Member(1999-2003)

Alison Odell, GBR •Member(1999-2005)

Charlotte Ahlstrom, SWE •Member(1999-2003)

Filipe Santos, POR •Member(1999-2005)

Dinos Pavlou, CYP •Member(1999-2001,2003-) • Vice-President(2001-2003)

Phil Attwell, GBR •Member(2005-2007) • Treasurer(2007-)

Oleg V. Matytsin, RUS •Member(2005-2008) • Vice-President(2008-)

Kemal Tamer, TUR •Member(2005-)

Rafael Gil Salinas, ESP •Member(2005-2007)

Olaf Tabor, GER •Member(2007-)

José Savoye, FRA •Member(2007-)

Aitor Canibe Sanchez, ESP •Member(2008-)

Otmar Kugovnik, SLO •Member(2008-)

from left to right - upper row: Bonfils, Jasnić, Beljaeva, Roczek, Odell, Frühauf, Santos; - lower row: Pečovnik, Gualtieri, Harms, Pavlou

Enno Harms Alberto Gualtieri

People through EUSA History


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION People 1999-2009

from left to right: Roczek, Tamer, Jasnić, Bonfils, Eder, Harms, Attwell, Pavlou, Matytsin, Gualtieri, Frühauf, Beljaeva, Salinas

Executive Committee Meeting

from left to right: Jasnić, Eder, Tabor, Tamer, Kugovnik, Roczek, Savoye, Gualtieri, Bonfils, Garbaliauskas, Pečovnik, Pavlou, Frühauf, Canibe Sanchez

Working Session


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION People

MEDICAL COMMISSION MEMBERSHaris Pavletić, CRO, Chairman (2008- )

Timo Hinrichs, GER, Member (2008 - )

Kati Korjus, EST, Member (2008 - )

LEGAL ADVISORSHans Bodmer, SUI (2003-2007)

Thomas Loher, SUI (2008- )

HONORARY PRESIDENTEnno Harms, GER (2005-2009)

TECHNICAL DELEGATES

AUDITORSRoos Zwetslot, NED (1999-2004)

Michael Karayannis, GRE (1999-2001)

Theodore Mallias, GRE (2001-2003)

Nick Grivas, GRE (2003-2004)

Jelka Gošnik, CRO (2004-2007)

Mikka Suikki, FIN (2004-2006)

Olaf Tabor, GER (2006-2007)

Zrinko Čustonja, CRO (2007- )

Jakub Kosowski, POL, (2007- )

BADMINTONElliot Stuart, GBR (2004-2005)

Bastian Kruse, GER (2006- )

BASKETBALLUlf Ohrmann, SWE (2001-2005)

Peter George, GER (2002- )

Žarko Varajić, SRB (2003-2007)

Michalis Kiritsis, GRE (2008- )

BEACH VOLLEYBALLJean Loup Miguet, FRA (2006-2008)

Danijela Erni, SUI (2006- )

BRIDGEGeert Magermann, BEL (2007- )

FOOTBALLAlun Evans, GBR (2004-2005)

Antonis Petrou, CYP (2004- )

Sofokles Stylianou, CYP (2006-2007)

Andreas Demetriou, CYP (2008- )

Enno Harms

from left to right: Korjus, Pavletić, Hinrichs

from left to right: Čustonja, Kosowski

from left to right: Loher, Gualtieri, Bodmer

from left to right, first row: Peroša, second row: Kocasert, Miguet

from left to right, first row: Grivas, Kiritsis

from left to right, lower row: Berger, George

from left to right, first row: Denoyer, Taborsky; second row: Millard, Kruse; third row: Hrehorowicz


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION People 1999-2009

SAILINGTibor Skala, CRO (2007-2008)

Ewan McEwan, GBR (2008- )

FUTSALAlun Evans, GBR (2004-2005)

Joao Manuel Simoes da Rocha, POR (2004-2005)

Antonis Petrou, CYP (2004-2007)

Patrik Peroša, SLO (2006- )

Tomasz Aftanski, POL (2008- )

GOLFKarl Berger, GER (2007- )

HANDBALLPascal Denoyer, FRA (2006- )

František Taborsky, CZE (2006- )

KARATEVladimir Jorga, SCG (2003-2005)

Rajko Vujošević, MNE (2006- )

ROWINGNigel Mayglothling, GBR (2006-2008)

Josip Kostelič, CRO (2006- )

RUGBY 7’sBob Reeves, GBR (2006- )

TABLE TENNISAndrzej Hrehorowicz, POL (2006- )

TAEKWONDOHugo Alberto Pereira Serrao, POR (2009- )

TENNIS Nick Grivas, GRE (2002- )

VOLLEYBALLMichalis Krashias, CYP (2001-2002)

Gert Westfal, GER (2001-2005)

Hervé Bayrou, FRA (2002-2005)

Lenny Barry, GBR (2004-2008)

Suleyman Kocasert, TUR (2006- )

Jean Loup Miguet, FRA (2008- )

Elena Starkova, RUS (2006-2007)

Zoltan Rakaczki, HUN (2006- )

Julien Buhajezuk, FRA (2007- )

Iris Olberding, GER (2007- )

Anna Lindbergh, SWE (2003-2005)

Sigrit Altmae, EST (2003-2007)

Meike Henning, GER (2003-2005)

Daan Tel, NED (2003-2005)

Zvijezdan Mikić, SLO (2003-2005)

Tomas Husak, POL (2003-2005)

Tiger de Souza, GBR (2003-2005)

Dirk Hähnel, GER (2005-2007)

Dariusz Dobosiewicz, POL (2005-2007)

Carlos de Souza Santos, POR (2005-2007)

Anne Kettunen, FIN (2005-2006)

Ante Karanušić, CRO (2005-2006)

Maria Tregubova, MDA (2005-2006)

Florence Beuchamps, FRA (2006-2007)

Thomas Gualtieri, ITA (2006-2007)

Carlos Navarro Roncal, ESP (2006-2009)

Nataniel Mário Alves Araújo, POR (2007-2008)

Karolina Rohan, POL (2007- )

Saša Albreht, SLO (2007-2008)

Victoria Sokolova, RUS (2007-2008)

Edward Nicholas, GBR (2007-2008)

Sara Rožman, SLO (2008-2009)

Antonija Čerkez, CRO (2008- )

Kamilla Bagavieva, RUS (2008- )

Annti Afflekt, FIN (2009- )

Eleftheria Kallikazarou, GRE (2009- )

from left to right: Ronchal, Salinas, Rakaczki, Olberding, Roczek, Rohan, Rožman, Gualtieri

from left to right: Altmae, Beljaeva, Gualtieri, Dobosiewicz, Rakacki, Henning

from left to right: Kallikazarou, Rohan, Afflekt, Čerkez

from left to right, upper row: Buhajezuk, Rakaczki, Roncal, Pečovnik; lower row: Olberding, Rohan, Bagavieva, Čerkez


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION People

STUDENT COMMISSION MEMBERS

International University SportsEUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION 1999-2009

EUSAfirst 10 years


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION International University Sports

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) is re-sponsible for the organization and governance of worldwide competitions for student-athletes between the ages of 17 and 28. It was founded in 1949 as the world governing body of national university sports organizations and currently has 153 member associations from 5 continental regions. Being the only international federation with more than 50 sports on its competition program, FISU stages its events every two years. They include two Universiades (Winter & Summer) and over 30 World University Championships. FISU permanently links the academic world with sports by hosting a number of educational events – conferences, forums and seminars. These events closely assist in promoting sport as one of the main components of the educational system.

Universiade

The Universiade is one of the largest international multi-sport and cultural festivals in the world which is staged every odd-numbered year in a different city. Embracing FISU’s motto of “Excellence in Mind and Body” it brings together sport and academia. Much more than a traditional sporting competition, the Universiade incorporates educational and cultural aspects. It allows student athletes worldwide to cel-ebrate with the host city in the true spirit of friendship and sportsmanship.

The Summer Universiade consists of 10 compulsory sports: Athletics - Aquatics (Diving – Swimming – Water-Polo) - Basketball - Fencing - Football – Gymnastics (Artistic & Rhythmic) – Judo – Table Tennis - Tennis – Volleyball and optional sports chosen by the host country. The event brings together some 9,000 participants from 150 countries.

FISU

International University Sports Federation


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION International University Sports 1999-2009

The Winter Universiade consists of 6 compulsory sports: Skiing: Alpine Skiing & Nordic Skiing (ski jumping, cross country & Nordic combined) - Biathlon - Ice Hockey (M & W) – Skating: Short Track Speed Skating, Figure Skating (In-dividual – Pairs – Dancing) & Synchronized Skating - Curling – Snowboarding and optional sports also chosen by the host country. The event gathers some 2,500 participants from 50 countries.

World University Championships The World University Championships are organized every even-numbered year in sports which do not appear on the compulsory Universiade programme: Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Bridge, Canoe Sprint, Chess, Cross-Country, Cycling, Eques-trian, Field Hockey, Floorball, Futsal, Golf, Handball, Kara-te, Match Racing, Orienteering, Rowing, Rugby 7, Sailing, Savate, Softball, Sport Shooting, Squash, Taekwondo, Tri-athlon, Waterskiing, White Water Canoeing, Weightlifting, Woodball and Wrestling. Every championship-year, some 30 different WUCs are staged all over the world.

Educational ActivitiesBesides these sporting events, FISU also organises a number of educational activities, such as the FISU Conference, the FISU Forum and the Rectors’ Forum.

Every two years, the FISU Forum offers an opportunity for the students and officials from the university sports move-ment of the FISU member associations to meet each other. The main objective of the Forum is to offer conditions for meeting and exchange, associating culture and education with physical and sporting activities. By establishing this Forum more than ten years ago, FISU authorities wanted students, teaching staff and sports leaders from different backgrounds to get to know and understand each other in order for all stake-holders to be enriched by all the different aspects of their diversity.


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION International University Sports

FISU PhilosophyFISU was formed within the university sphere in order to promote sporting values and encourage sporting practice in harmony with, and complementary to, the university spirit. To promote sporting values means encouraging friendship, fraternity, fair-play, perseverance, integrity, co-operation and application amongst students who will one day hold respon-sible, and even key positions in politics, the economy, cul-ture and industry. As allies or competitors, perhaps even as antagonists, these young men and women will have learned

how to collaborate and confront every eventuality whilst re-specting the ethical code enshrined in these values. Promot-ing sporting values and sporting practice also means giving a new dimension to the university spirit in study, research, and discipline, through the strong affirmation of the full hu-manist development of the individual and, thus, of society at large. This development is not just intellectual, but also moral and physical.

The university student should be able to practice sport at his own chosen level within his university. Even if he or she reaches a high level of competition in their sport, the student will not look upon these competitions as an end in them-selves, but as an element in the development of his own po-tential, in the same way as he or she prepares for the upcom-ing professional life. With its international dimension, FISU brings together the university community in the wider sense, necessarily transcending the conflicts which divide countries and peoples, to achieve harmony between Academic Ex-cellence and Top-Level Sport, or Competition and Leisure Sports. The World University Sporting Movement also aims to become a powerful channel of communication for bringing together the various communities whose rich diversity is all too often a source of conflict today. This philosophy neces-sarily implies that FISU should be not only international, but also independent and free, regardless of the source of finan-cial and technical support from its institutional, academic, financial or media partners.

The Rector’s Forum reunites during two days the Rectors of the Universities worldwide to discuss the place sport has within the university, to exchange ideas regarding the devel-opment of university sport and to better understand the way how university sport is organized in the different parts of the world. Indeed, every edition of the Rector’s Forum brings together University Rectors of the five continents.

In conjunction with the Universiade, FISU organises the FISU Conference every two years. The themes discussed in this congress relate to the study of University Sports, the differ-ent elements of university sport and physical education. The goal is to create more understanding among the National University Sport Federations, to understand different systems of higher education and cultures of the world. These confer-ences involve keynote speakers, paper presentations work-shops and discussion groups.


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION International University Sports 1999-2009

AddressFISU‘Château de la Solitude’Av. Charles Schaller 54BE-1160 BrusselsTel.: +32 2 640 6873Fax: +32 2 640 1805

FISU Lausanne Office‘Maison du Sport Internationale’Av. de Rhodanie 54CH-1007 LausanneSwitzerlandTel.: +41 21 614 3069

E-mail: [email protected]: www.fisu.net, www.fisu.tv

Next Major Events25th Winter Universiade – Erzurum, Turkey – January 27 to February 6, 201126th Winter Universiade – Maribor, Slovenia – 201327th Winter Universiade – Granada, Spain – 2015

26th Summer Universiade – Shenzhen, China – August 12 to 23, 201127th Summer Universiade – Kazan, Russia – 201328th Summer Universiade – Gwangju, Korea – 2015

2012 World University Championships2014 World University Championships

Educational Events2011 FISU Winter Sport Science Conference – January 24 to 27, 20112011 FISU Conference – Shenzhen, China – August 13 to 16, 20112012 FISU Forum – Taipei City, Chinese Taipei


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION Continental Federations

The Federation of African University Sports (FASU) is the governing body of university sports on the African conti-nent. Established in 1974 in Accra, the capital of Ghana, the intention was to provide a platform for cooperation, mutual friendship, brotherhood and peace through competition and participation in sports between university students.

The fi rst African University Games called the FASU games were held in 1974. The FASU Games became the focal point of University sport in Africa at the time, with the second FASU games being held in Nairobi, Kenya in 1978. It then seemed that the FASU games would be held every four years, however this did not happen due to political and economic turmoil which occurred at the time in various African coun-tries. This resulted in a long lapse of no structured inter-national African competition. In 2004, after 26-years of no international competitions, members of various African countries felt the need to revive FASU and especially the uni-versity games. The third edition of the FASU Games was then held in Bauchi, Nigeria in 2004.

Federation of African University Sports

With new enthusiasm and vigour, the 4th edition of the FASU Games was held in the City of Tshwane, South Africa in 2006, 19 African countries participated in 12 sporting disci-plines. The 5th edition of the FASU Games was held in the City of Kampala, Uganda in 2008.

Continental Federations


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION Continental Federations 1999-2009

It is with persistence and hard work that the ideals of Univer-sity sport grow in the continent and it is with common goal that African countries and governments are encouraged to develop and promote sporting activities in Universities.

Africa as a continental body of universities representing all the countries, have what is known as National University Sport Associations (NUSA) which represent their respective universities. The African counties are then placed in 5 zones depending on their respective location on the continent: East, West, Southern, Central and North African zone. They are encouraged to organise various university championships in various sports. Every two years, FASU also organises the African University Games called the FASU Games.

The current Executive Committee is under the leadership of Mr. Hassan Chikh from Algeria, who is also the President of FASU.

More information can be found on http://www.fasu.za.org



The Asian University Sports Federation (AUSF) was formed in 1992 and it aims at providing a platform for all university students in Asia to exchange and interact through sports. The purpose of Asian University Sports Federation is to promote international friendship, respect and understanding among Asian nations. The national university sports federation in each country/region may apply for membership of AUSF and join all programs and events organized by the Federation. Currently, AUSF has a total of 32 members. When the Fed-eration was established in 1992, there was only 10 founding members; membership of AUSF has grown significantly in the last few years.

Asian University Sports Federation

The milestone of the federation presents a meeting of sports leaders in Duisburg in 1989 and the subsequent Brainstorm-ing session that led to an idea of organizing a Continental Federation to assist each other in development of university sports. In 1992 the Asian University Sports federation was established. The federation opened its permanent Secretariat in Beijing in 2004. With the subvention of the International University Sports Federation starting from late 2008, the Secretariat has secured an office in Beijing, purchased fur-niture and office equipment. With the genuine effort of the Secretariat staff, AUSF is now officially incorporated in China as the Continental Federation in university sports in Asia.



The highest authority of the Federation is the General As-sembly which meets every two years to formulate the major policy and issues. General affairs and decision during the assemblies are handled by the Executive Committee whose members are elected by the General Assembly. The President of the federation is Mr. Zhang from China. When the full Executive Committee is not available, a Steering Commit-tee meets and the Secretariat takes care of the day to day operation.

The future plans of the federation foresee the Development of a Regular Calendar, Inter-Continental Competition and Asian University Games, Training and Educational Program, Working Relationship with other continental federations and national Olympics committees, Liaison with University Au-thorities, Press and Media, etc.

More information can be found on http://www.ausf.org



On June 11, 2007 in Blumenau, Brazil, national university sports institutions affiliates of FISU of the American con-tinent – North, Central and South America – in representa-tion of 16 different countries, created a non-profit conti-nental organization called Pan-American University Sports Organization.

On the basis of the agreement in Blumenau, in August 2007, 23 member countries gathered during the XXIV Universiade at Bangkok, ratified its Statute and held the first General Assembly. ODUPA was thus recognized as the appropriate continental space for permanent interaction and, in turn, as the adequate tool for coordinating efforts on common interests, for the development of sports and society, for and from university students, in the Americas.

Pan-American University Sports Organization

In its spirit, this new supra-regional organization spreads throughout the Pan-American area, the ideals of university sports “Friendship, Respect, Intellectual and Moral Solidar-ity”, in close collaboration with the International University Sport Federation (FISU) and other Pan-American organiza-tions, effectively acting as a much needed hub for debat-ing and agreeing on university sport development policies, advancing the resulting research and promotion of the various sports specialties and the training and education methodologies.



The main predecessors of ODUPA were ODUCC – Organi-zación Deportiva Universitaria de Centroamérica y del Caribe (University Sport Organization of Central America and the Caribbean), COSUD – Confederación Sudamericana Universi-taria de Deporte (South American University Sport Confeder-ation) and the National Federations of the USA and Canada.

ODUPA is based in Montevideo, in the historic Estadio Cen-tenario. The Authorities of ODUPA are appointed every 4 years, on occasion of the General Assembly Meeting. The first Executive Committee was appointed at the time of its foundation in Blumenau and is lead by the President Mr. Julio Jakob from Uruguay.

Currently ODUPA is in the stages of consolidating the organ-ization, which will enable it to be sustainable and effective in its actions, for which a 3-year institutional strengthening program “OIKOS” (2009-2011) aimed at providing a con-tent for its Mission and designing and carrying out strategic guidelines and continental and regional lines of action for its development, on the basis of a functional organization, was launched. However, several activities that confirm that ODUPA already is a reality have been carried out so far and many more are scheduled for the near future.

More information can be found on http://www.odupa.org



The Oceania University Sports Association began as an idea amongst leaders of FISU who felt that the 5th Continental Association needed to be formed to complete the FISU fam-ily. At that time, four Oceania countries were members of FISU – Australia, Federated States of Micronesia, New Zea-land and Papua New Guinea. Several other countries had participated in FISU events over the years, but had not of-ficially formed university sports bodies in their countries.

In 2007, a small group of individuals began work to form the regional university sport body. Members met in Bangkok during 2007 Universiade to discuss future activities to move the organization forward. Efforts began in several countries to form NUSFs, and countries prepared to meet for the first General Assembly of Oceania University Sports Association.

The first official meeting of OUSA took place in February, 2009 in Samoa. FISU and CDSU officials, Stefan Bergh and Kole Gjeloshaj were present to lead an education seminar and assist with the proceedings. The meeting was successful and the organization was formed. Inaugural member coun-tries were then challenged to work on the formation of their NUSFs, and membership with FISU for the 2009 FISU Gen-eral Assembly in Belgrade. Over the 18 months, between the

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OUSA GA and FISU GA, countries throughout the Oceania re-gion were contacted to educate them about FISU and OUSA. The end result was the addition of 6 new FISU members at the 2009 FISU GA, and the adoptions of OUSA as the 5th Continental Association for FISU.

While these administrative activities have been taking place, a good deal of grass roots sporting activity has also occurred. Tertiary sporting events have been created in Fiji and Sa-moa and sub-regional activities have been created in Mi-cronesia. More events are being planned, and through the newly formed network of university sport organizations, FISU and university sport are becoming regular conversations in a number of Oceania countries.

As OUSA moves forward, understanding how to best meet the needs of such a varied region will be key its success. The current President of the federation is Mr Ed Imo.

For more information write on: [email protected]

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1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION Postcards from the future

2010It is our great pleasure to write to you on the successful end of the 2010 European Universities Championships. Quite a few records were broken; both by the results and the participation. You are invited to check our website for more details.

We are happy to inform you that the European University Sports Association has successfully acquired new premises, and moved its office to a new location in the city centre of Ljubljana, Slovenia.

We would like to thank you for your participation on the EUSA Convention organised in Bled, Slovenia. The great interest you have shown is a guarantee of yet

another successful edition of our championships.

It is our great pleasure to inform you that EUSA signed a sponsorship contract with Asiana Airlines for the next three year term period.


EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION Postcards from the future 1999-2009

2011We would like to invite your University Teams to take part on European Universities Championships 2011. This year, students from all over Europe have a chance to compete in 16 different sports. We are looking forward to welcoming the teams from your University.

It is our great pleasure to invite you to the 12th EUSA General Assembly

that will be organised from March 3-5, 2011 in Eilat, Israel.

We are looking forward to meeting you in Israel.

We have the pleasure to announce you the European Commissions’ positive funding decision for the European Anti-Doping Initiative Project that EUSA is a part of.


1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION Postcards from the future

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We would like to inform you that the first European Universities Games will be organised in Cordoba, Spain in July 2012. More than 3000 European students will compete in 10 different sports. You are invited to be a part of this great event.

We have the pleasure to invite you to the 13th EUSA General Assembly to be organised in March 2012 in Maribor. We are looking forward to meeting you in Slovenia.

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