Wednesday 16-10-2024 - 09:00

👋 Hey, I’m Sav (Savannah), your Sports Officer, back for my second year!

If you were around last year, you might remember some of the campaigns I launched, like:

• Puppy Yoga

• Sav's Spotlight

• Ask Angela

• Men's Mental Health Campaign

• Sports Careers Fair

But, those are just a few highlights of what an incredibly fulfilling year 2023 was for me. Now, I’m excited to build on that momentum and drive even more positive change in my final year as Sports Officer.

 

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🏅My role as your Student Sports Officer

Whilst sport may be a smaller part of the overall student population at Manchester Met, it plays an enormous role in building community.

The students involved in sport, whether through Active Campus initiatives or at the elite performance level, bring an incredible range of skills, energy, and camaraderie.

It’s my role to make sure their voices are heard. Because sport is about more than just physical activity—it’s about belonging, leadership, and personal development. One of the best parts of being a Sports Officer is seeing how students create a close-knit family through sport💙

 

 

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💡Going into the 24/25 academic year

Being a second-year officer feels like a whole new level—kind of like the jump from being a fresher to running the show as a committee member.

I definitely feel more experienced, almost like the "go-to" person who knows the ins and outs of how everything works. But with that comes a lot of added pressure.

I’ve set high expectations for myself this year. I want to make sure that everyone involved in sport gets the support they deserve. My goal is to make sure every student in sport feels valued, heard, and that sport has a bigger platform here at Manchester Met.

 

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🌞So, what have I been up to over the summer?

I’ve been busy making some internal changes, particularly with our Reward and Recognition Scheme. This year, I’m focusing on refining the system to reduce financial barriers to sport whilst encouraging greater participation.

I want to make it easier for committee members to engage fully and feel appreciated for the time and effort they invest.

I’ve also been working on some larger campaigns to lobby the university for more financial support for sporting students. This is part of a larger push to highlight the link between physical health and overall student wellness.

Sport can be a powerful tool for mental and physical well-being, and I want to ensure that all students can benefit from it, regardless of their background!

Another big focus has been on timetables. I’ve been campaigning for an extended 13:00 policy for postgraduate students, ensuring that their academic commitments don’t clash with their ability to participate in sport on a Wednesday. I’ve also been looking at the scholar offer to make sure there are no negative impacts on students balancing sporting obligations and their studies.

 

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💭Looking Ahead...

Whether it’s improving financial access, increasing the visibility of sporting achievements, or fostering more collaboration between sports teams and academic departments, there’s still so much to achieve.

I’m so ready and committed to expanding access to sport and developing the knowledge around it.

My overall aim is to make sport an even bigger and more inclusive part of student life here at Manchester Met, and to create lasting positive change for the community.