NAME OF ASSOCIATION

International Students’ Sports Association (ISSA)

YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT

Founding Year: 2014

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

· Promote interest and participation in sport and physical recreation of all levels of competence in Jiangsu University (hereinafter referred to as the "University").

· Canvass and represent the views of students on all matters relating to sport at the University both within and out with the University and external committees;

· Approve, co-ordinate and develop the general policies and activities of all sports teams that are affiliated to the Association as hereinafter.

· The Association will apply for an annual grant from the University to provide for the maintenance and need of all affiliated teams. It will also seek additional funding, as appropriate.

· To raise awareness of sporting events and competitions.

· To encourage students to join clubs and take regular exercise.

· To lobby for improved facilities for sports for OEC students.

Primary Focus for Membership

1) Members of this association shall be all students of the Overseas Education College of Jiangsu University who intend to be a part of any sports team or event, where the sport can be an individual/team/mixed.

2) Shall adhere to all rules and regulations of the association.

3) A member shall be considered fruitful to the association provided:

4) Adhere to all rules and regulations of the association

Major Events

May Mixed Sports: this event is usually held during the 1 week May Holiday and comprises of a variety of sports

Fun Games: this event can be held either during the summer or winter vacation

Campus Wide Scrabble: this events helps students especially freshmen get to know certain places around the campus

Other Major Events include: Football, Basketball, Table Tennis, Badminton Tournaments

Executive Members

Head of Association

He shall:

1. Preside over all Executive and General Meetings of the association.

2. Direct the day to day running of the association

3. Represent the association at all meetings.

4. Under no circumstance, negotiate unilaterally on behalf of International Sports Association without the knowledge of the Executive or use association resources for personal purposes.

5. Vote as tie-breaker in all meetings.

6. Also delegate other executive officers and members to carry out other duties/tasks as deemed fit.

Deputy Head of Association

He shall:

1. In the absence of the Head of Association, preside over all the meetings.

2. He or she may assist with the carrying out of responsibilities and functions of both the Head of Association and the General Secretary.

Officer For Recruitment and Training

He shall:

1. Recruit new athletes from different sports.

2.Advertise for the tryouts especially when there is a provincial or national competition..

3. Help arrange for any training programs available such as the female basketball training program.

4. Monitor for any upcoming athletes

PUBLICITY OFFICER

He shall:

1. Be in charge of publicizing the activities of the Association to all members.

2. Manage all information posted on the notice boards.

3. Perform any additional activities as may be assigned by the executive.

ON-FIELD OFFICER 1

He shall:

1. Arrange for the venue of all activities of the association.

2. Organize meetings, training sessions. Seminars, symposia, press conferences, get-togethers, trips etc. of the association.

3. Perform any additional duties as may be assigned by the executive.

ON-FIELD OFFICER 2

HE shall:

1. Be entrusted with collating complaints and reports of members and bringing them to the knowledge of the Executive for appropriate actions.

2. Perform any additional duties as may be assigned by the Executives.

3. Mediate on matters that affect members’ unity.

CURRENT LEADERSHIP

1. Head - Onyekwere-Dike Ikechukwu Ugochukwu

2.Deputy Head - Mohit Kumar

3. Officer for recruitment and training - Nkulu David

4. On field secretary (athletics) – Fodio Isaac

5. On field secretary (Ball games) - Tayebeh Yasemi

6. Publicity Officer - Zailam Khan