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who are we?

The Essex Blades is the collective name for all of our Students' Union Sports Clubs at the University of Essex.

With a large range of clubs to chose from, there's something for everyone.

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what do we do? 

Our clubs train together throughout the year, with many competing in a variety of local and national competitions.

We have over 60 teams competing regularly against other institutions in BUCS, as well as opportunities for our members to represent the Blades individually in national BUCS competitions.

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off the field

As well as our Sports Clubs holding regular socials, we offer a wide variety of events for our Blades members.

The Sports Awards, Derby Day and Alumni Weekend are just some of the fantastic events going on throughout the year.

 

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fancy something different?

Then try Just Play! It's our social sport programme based around getting active, making friends and having fun.

We'll be holding a variety of free, mass participation events across the year.

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want to get involved?

You can join a sports club today (or more than one if you wish) by visiting www.essexstudent.com/sport and purchasing your club membership.

If you're not sure on anything, you can drop us an email at blades@essex.ac.uk and we'll be happy to help.

 

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YOUR essex BLADES staff & EXECUTIVE committee - 2023-24
 

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joar blume-robertsson

vice-president student experience
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dominic king

student activities manager - sport (staff)
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hannah mortier

sports coordinator (staff)
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joshua osborne

vice president

 

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ashleigh belson 

communications officer
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silviu-mircea vilagos

WELFARE officer
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bella domenico

club development officer
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kasey murphy

Events  officer
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tbc

community & volunteering
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william proudfoot

TREASURER
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issy lee

general representative

 

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