Less of an issue since the AU is “just a term”. Sports Socs and AU Clubs have access to same funding pot so the AU do not have access to additional funding.
The committee discussed ways the AU could be defined including
- The definition of Sport from Sport England could be used.
- Asking students what the ‘AU’ is. Why does the AU exit? Professionalism and Traditional ‘student run AU’s’.
- Evan to discuss with other Unions as to their criteria.
- The committee discussed that it could be ‘Athletic’.
- Could be self-defined.
- AU AGM could vote as to whether a group could join the AU. Competitive vs recreational.
It was decided to bring back this agenda point to the next meeting once the committee have had more time to research/get feedback come up with some ideas for a criteria/rules to be an AU Club.
Lucy to ask AU reps and presidents.