Intra Mural Football in Higher Education Matt Holdstock, BUCS Gary McLean, University of Gloucestershire

Areas for Consideration Understanding intra mural sport in all it’s forms Developing a focus on ‘How’ and ‘Why’ universities create intra mural programmes The contribution and impact that intra mural football can make at a university How to add value to an intra mural programme

Considerations - Format The Intra Mural Offer? Competitive Leagues Hall based programme Social Leagues Social Sessions Use of External Providers Community Club Links Casual use of facilities Who is involved? Student Officials Coaches Sports Department Student Volunteers County FA refs Student union University staff

Case Study University of Gloucestershire Football Delivery Model

Discussion Points… How and why is your intra mural programme delivered in the current format and what impact does the programme have in the university and the wider community? What extra resource do you require to develop the intra mural programme further and where can you access this? How can working with a County FA contribute to the development and impact of intra mural football?

Considerations - Impact Healthy campus Student Experience Key skills Increased student activity Leadership and volunteering Fun Community Engagement Links to university strategy Competitive student opportunities Increased player pathway Increased student engagement in sport Employability Facility usage Are these factors used to state the case for further development of IM football?

Considerations - Resources Funding Coaches Facility availability Referees Staff availability Just Play Community Football Club Internal university departments Student volunteers County FA support Marketing / advertising Partnerships – who? Key stakeholders Small Sided Development Fund External football providers

Intra Mural Football in Higher Education Any Questions?