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A group of York students has won the opportunity to have their very own I-phone application developed after winning The App Challenge final, held at the Ron Cooke Hub on Wednesday, January 18.
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Sam Asfahani: My experience as York Sport Development officer is key to understanding the inner workings of York Sport and YUSU. This is further supported by presidency of the American Football club and my year as JCRC Chair of Langwith which improves my knowledge in both sport and student politics. Finally I’m a Great Britain Youth Coach and so have represented at every level of my sport.
Rob Newton: I have been the Male President of the Hockey Club for the last year so I am familiar with the workings of YorkSport. I have overseen the biggest charity event for years, established an umpiring course and seen growth in a variety of areas.
SA: I am very passionate about sport at York and want to make a real difference to the sporting experience at the university. Having been involved in the system I want to break the cyclical feel of student politics to increase long term development on campus. I feel this desire is highlighted by my rejecting a coaching job offer in the US.
RN: I never intended to be Hockey President, and never envisaged running for YorkSport. However, I have seen many areas of the job that suit my interests and talents. Sport is my passion, in particular delivering change through it. I see much potential for this at York and want to go some way to see this happen.
SA: Students should vote for me to bring in a change in sporting politics. I promise ambitious and progressive thinking, as well as the small term goals that are so important.
RN: I am experienced, enthusiastic and a good leader. My policies are realistic and progressive. They are the most achievable goals amongst the sports policies so voting for me will see genuine, long-lasting and impacting change to sport at York. For growth, particularly financially, my insightful policies are the best way to attract this, I believe.
SA: Facility space is a huge issue which i feel my proposal for a 3G pitch will solve. Furthermore apathy from the university and YUSU itself towards sport often leaves it low on the political agenda. I feel I am the candidate to bring sporting campaigns back to the forefront and lead YorkSport on active policies such as the Sporting Excellence Fund and Academic Sporting Department appeal.
RN: In sports, there is not enough money to expand and there are growing student frustrations with a representative body who have their hands tied behind their backs. The university does not see that sport is something that truly enhances the student experience, and it is up to us to do something about it.
SA: I have founded a club, and been its president for two years, being accepted into the national league in my second. This, alongside my huge experience in college sport, means I understand nearly all levels of sport at York.
RN: Wow, this is an opportunity to get the ego on. Two weeks ago I made a prawn curry for my girlfriend. It was well nice.
SA: I am enthusiastic about sport and get such a rush from playing. This is on both levels, from trying something new in college such as handball, to competing for the university and also internationally in American football. I have a competitive edge but also love trying something new and getting involved in new sports.
RN: Sport is one of my main passions. I have played competitive hockey, rugby and cricket growing up, I did a gap year playing football and basketball and have always played badminton, squash, tennis etc etc. I love sport and aim to be a President who understands sports and gets alongside clubs.
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