Stephen Stewart, Director of Sport St Andrews University

Wed, Apr 27th 2022 at 12:50 pm - 2:50 pm

Stephen gave a presentation and then a full tour of the facilities.

Stephen Stewart, Director of the University Sports Centre, gave members an illustrated talk on Saints Sport and then gave them a tour of the centre. He described the huge number of activities that take place in the sports centre and in the surrounding outdoor courts and pitches. He explained that St Andrews took first place the UK universities league table, not least by virtue of its strong performance in student satisfaction, where sport played a strong role. Saints Sport provides opportunities for all students. Whether looking to reach the pinnacle of a sporting career, staying fit and healthy while studying, having fun playing a favourite sport or trying a new sport for the very first time, Saints Sport provides opportunities for every student to make the most of their experience while studying at St Andrews. Students are also given training for volunteering in local schools and clubs and further afield, for example in projects in Zambia. He explained that the centre is not just for students and university staff, but is open to members of the local community of all ages from the Junior Saints for primary school children, secondary sport for older children, adult and senior sport sections. Also on offer are health and fitness classes, personal training, physiotherapy, and wellbeing, with expert help and tuition for all levels of ability. Frank Quinault thanked Stephen for his talk and tour which were much appreciated by members present.