European University Sports Association
Encyclopedia
European University Sports Association (EUSA) is an umbrella non-governmental (NGO) non-profit organisation
, working in the field of university sport in Europe
.
It links national university sport federations, universities, teams, individual competitors, volunteers and other partners in over 40 countries throughout Europe.
, Austria
by 25 founding member organisation as a federation and network of national university sports organisations from Europe.
In 2000, the first General Assembly of EUSA was held in Paris
, France
. Four more countries became members and the Assembly approved the introduction of European Championships based on University teams for 2001. In 2001, the first European University Championships were organised - in basketball and volleyball.
In 2002, the First EUSA Symposium took place in Nicosia
, Cyprus
. The General Assembly established the EUSA Student Commission in order to enhance the participation of students in European university sports.
The federation constantly grew - both in membership, as well as activities. In 2004, there were 9 sports in the programme of the European University Championships. The 3rd EUSA Symposium was held in Falun
, Sweden
and at the end of the year, EUSA published the 1st EUSA Magazine. At the General Assembly in Nottingham, the United Kingdom, the Assembly passed several amendments of the statutes. Among others, the new position of a Treasurer and a non-voting, paid Secretary General was installed.
In 2006, the sports events were renamed European Universities Championships
, to stress the universities being the participants in the events. The first edition of the EUSA Convention for the Organisers of the European Universities Championships was organised in Eindhoven, the Netherlands
where also the first EUSA multi-sport event was held, hosting championships in volleyball, football and tennis as well as EUSA Cup in Water Polo.
EUSA celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2009, the main celebration was held at the General Assembly in Vienna
, Austria
. Special recognitions were awarded at the occasion of 10th anniversary for achievements 1999-2009. 15 European Universities Championships were organised, participation number reached 3000 student athletes, representing 417 universities from 32 countries. 2009 was also marked by the death of one of the initiators and the first President of the European University Sports Association, Mr Enno Harms.
In 2010, EUSA opened its new office in Ljubljana
, Slovenia
, where the secretariat is located. The 1st European Universities Games to be held in 2012 were attributed to the city of Cordoba, Spain
.
In 2011, 16 European Universities Championships were organised, participation number exceeded 3500 student athletes which sets a new record for participation in EUSA's events. In November 2011, the 2014 European Universities Games will be attributed; two cities are competing to host the second edition of the Games: Rotterdam
, Netherlands
and Wroclaw
, Poland
.
(FISU) and other European organisations.
, European Universities Games and EUSA Cups. EUSA may also award the title of EUSA Patronage to university sport events in Europe.
There are currently 16 sports on the programme of European Universities Championships
, including individual and team sports: badminton
, basketball
, beach volleyball
, bridge
, football
, futsal, golf
, handball
, judo
, karate
, rowing
, rugby sevens
, table tennis
, taekwondo
, tennis
and volleyball
.
European Universities Games (EUG) is a multi-sport event, encompassing 10 sports - 8 compulsory sports: basketball
, football
, futsal, handball
, volleyball
, badminton
, tennis
, table tennis
and two optional sports (out of 4): beach volleyball
, golf
, rowing
or rugby sevens
.
The first edition of the EUG will be held in Cordoba, Spain
between July 13 and 24, 2012.
The second edition of the EUG will be held in 2014. Two cities are competing for the organisation of the Games: Rotterdam
, Netherlands
and Wroclaw
, Poland
.
The title of EUSA Cup is awarded to those sport events that are yet to be considered to be put on the list of European Universities Championships.
EUSA also grants its patronage to already established university sport events in Europe, helping to promote them through its networks.
EUSA Seminars are organised biannually, and usually accompany the General Assemblies and focus on subjects which are of interest for the member organisations.
EUSA Symposiums are also organised biannually, and focus in active inclusion of students and cooperation with the universities.
EUSA Conventions are organised annually as a training programme for the organisers of the European Universities Championships and European Universities Games.
Since 2005, through its Student Commission, EUSA has implemented a Volunteer Program. It allows student from all over Europe to take part in the different European Universities Championships as volunteers via a network connecting them to the organisers.
In 2011, EUSA became partner of a EU-funded project (funded by the European Commission in the preparatory Action in the field of Sport 2011-2012): the European Anti-Doping Initiative. This project has for chief goal to establish a European-wide "Anti-Doping Mentality" in the youth sector.
The EUSA flag includes the EUSA emblem centred on a flag made out of white material.
EUSA adopted the international university anthem Gaudeamus Igitur as its own anthem.
EUSA is a member of the International University Sports Federation
(FISU).
The current EUSA president is Mr. Alberto Gualtieri from Italy.
Nonprofit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
, working in the field of university sport in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
.
It links national university sport federations, universities, teams, individual competitors, volunteers and other partners in over 40 countries throughout Europe.
History
EUSA was founded in November 1999 in ViennaVienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
by 25 founding member organisation as a federation and network of national university sports organisations from Europe.
In 2000, the first General Assembly of EUSA was held in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, France
France
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. Four more countries became members and the Assembly approved the introduction of European Championships based on University teams for 2001. In 2001, the first European University Championships were organised - in basketball and volleyball.
In 2002, the First EUSA Symposium took place in Nicosia
Nicosia
Nicosia from , known locally as Lefkosia , is the capital and largest city in Cyprus, as well as its main business center. Nicosia is the only divided capital in the world, with the southern and the northern portions divided by a Green Line...
, Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
. The General Assembly established the EUSA Student Commission in order to enhance the participation of students in European university sports.
The federation constantly grew - both in membership, as well as activities. In 2004, there were 9 sports in the programme of the European University Championships. The 3rd EUSA Symposium was held in Falun
Falun
Falun is a city and the seat of Falun Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 36,447 inhabitants in 2005. It is also the capital of Dalarna County...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
and at the end of the year, EUSA published the 1st EUSA Magazine. At the General Assembly in Nottingham, the United Kingdom, the Assembly passed several amendments of the statutes. Among others, the new position of a Treasurer and a non-voting, paid Secretary General was installed.
In 2006, the sports events were renamed European Universities Championships
European universities championships
European Universities Championships are university sports competitions governed by the European University Sports Association . There are currently 16 sports in which the championships are organised...
, to stress the universities being the participants in the events. The first edition of the EUSA Convention for the Organisers of the European Universities Championships was organised in Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
where also the first EUSA multi-sport event was held, hosting championships in volleyball, football and tennis as well as EUSA Cup in Water Polo.
EUSA celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2009, the main celebration was held at the General Assembly in Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
. Special recognitions were awarded at the occasion of 10th anniversary for achievements 1999-2009. 15 European Universities Championships were organised, participation number reached 3000 student athletes, representing 417 universities from 32 countries. 2009 was also marked by the death of one of the initiators and the first President of the European University Sports Association, Mr Enno Harms.
In 2010, EUSA opened its new office in Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and its largest city. It is the centre of the City Municipality of Ljubljana. It is located in the centre of the country in the Ljubljana Basin, and is a mid-sized city of some 270,000 inhabitants...
, Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
, where the secretariat is located. The 1st European Universities Games to be held in 2012 were attributed to the city of Cordoba, Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.
In 2011, 16 European Universities Championships were organised, participation number exceeded 3500 student athletes which sets a new record for participation in EUSA's events. In November 2011, the 2014 European Universities Games will be attributed; two cities are competing to host the second edition of the Games: Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
, Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
and Wroclaw
Wroclaw
Wrocław , situated on the River Oder , is the main city of southwestern Poland.Wrocław was the historical capital of Silesia and is today the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. Over the centuries, the city has been part of either Poland, Bohemia, Austria, Prussia, or Germany, but since 1945...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
.
Mission
EUSA mission is to maintain and develop regular communication between the national federations; to co-ordinate competitions, conferences, mass-sport-events and other activities both at university and national level; to represent university sport in general and the member federations in particular in relation to European organisations; to disseminate throughout Europe the ideals of university sport in close collaboration with the International University Sports FederationInternational University Sports Federation
The Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire , based in Brussels, Belgium is responsible for the organisation and governance of worldwide competitions for student-athletes between the ages of 17 and 28...
(FISU) and other European organisations.
Sport events
EUSA is the licence-holder and coordinator of European Universities ChampionshipsEuropean universities championships
European Universities Championships are university sports competitions governed by the European University Sports Association . There are currently 16 sports in which the championships are organised...
, European Universities Games and EUSA Cups. EUSA may also award the title of EUSA Patronage to university sport events in Europe.
There are currently 16 sports on the programme of European Universities Championships
European universities championships
European Universities Championships are university sports competitions governed by the European University Sports Association . There are currently 16 sports in which the championships are organised...
, including individual and team sports: badminton
European Universities Badminton Championships
European Universities Badminton Championships were the first organised in 2004 and have been organised annually since.The European Universities Badminton Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the European...
, basketball
European Universities basketball championships
European Universities Basketball Championships were the first championships, along with Volleyball, to be included on the EUSA Sports Program.They have been organised annually since 2001....
, beach volleyball
European Universities Beach Volleyball Championships
European Universities Beach Volleyball Championships were the first organised in 2004 and have been organised annually since.The European Universities Beach Volleyball Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the...
, bridge
European Universities Bridge Championships
European Universities Bridge Championships were the first organised in 2009 and have been organised on a bi-annual basis since.The European Universities Bridge Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the European...
, football
European Universities Football Championships
European Universities Football Championships were first organised in 2003, they have been organised annually since.The European Universities Football Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the European...
, futsal, golf
European Universities Golf Championships
European Universities Golf Championships were included on the EUSA Sports Program in 2009 and are organised on a bi-annual basis since.The European Universities Golf Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the...
, handball
European Universities Handball Championships
European Universities Handball Championships were included on the EUSA Sports Program in 2006 and have been organised annually since.The European Universities Handball Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the...
, judo
European Universities Judo Championships
European Universities Judo Championships were the first organised in 2011.The European Universities Judo Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the European universities championships.-Summary:- Results 2011 :...
, karate
European Universities Karate Championships
European Universities Karate Championships were the first organised in 2003 and have been organised every two years since.The European Universities Karate Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the European...
, rowing
European Universities Rowing Championships
The European Universities Rowing Championships were first organised in 2005 and have been held annually since.The European Universities Rowing Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the European universities...
, rugby sevens
European Universities Rugby 7s Championships
European Universities Rugby 7s Championships were included in the EUSA Sports Program in 2007 and are organised annually since.The European Universities Rugby 7s Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the European...
, table tennis
European Universities Table Tennis Championships
European Universities Table Tennis Championships were the first organised in 2007 and have been organised annually since.The European Universities Table Tennis Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the European...
, taekwondo
European Universities Taekwondo Championships
European Universities Taekwondo Championships were the first organised in 2009 and are organised every two years.The European Universities Taekwondo Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the European universities...
, tennis
European Universities Tennis Championships
European Universities Tennis Championships were the first organised in 2004 and have been organised annually since.The European Universities Tennis Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the European universities...
and volleyball
European Universities Volleyball Championships
European Universities Volleyball Championships were the first championships, along with Basketball, to be included on the EUSA Sports Program.They have been organised annually since 2001....
.
European Universities Games (EUG) is a multi-sport event, encompassing 10 sports - 8 compulsory sports: basketball
European Universities basketball championships
European Universities Basketball Championships were the first championships, along with Volleyball, to be included on the EUSA Sports Program.They have been organised annually since 2001....
, football
European Universities Football Championships
European Universities Football Championships were first organised in 2003, they have been organised annually since.The European Universities Football Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the European...
, futsal, handball
European Universities Handball Championships
European Universities Handball Championships were included on the EUSA Sports Program in 2006 and have been organised annually since.The European Universities Handball Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the...
, volleyball
European Universities Volleyball Championships
European Universities Volleyball Championships were the first championships, along with Basketball, to be included on the EUSA Sports Program.They have been organised annually since 2001....
, badminton
European Universities Badminton Championships
European Universities Badminton Championships were the first organised in 2004 and have been organised annually since.The European Universities Badminton Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the European...
, tennis
European Universities Tennis Championships
European Universities Tennis Championships were the first organised in 2004 and have been organised annually since.The European Universities Tennis Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the European universities...
, table tennis
European Universities Table Tennis Championships
European Universities Table Tennis Championships were the first organised in 2007 and have been organised annually since.The European Universities Table Tennis Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the European...
and two optional sports (out of 4): beach volleyball
European Universities Beach Volleyball Championships
European Universities Beach Volleyball Championships were the first organised in 2004 and have been organised annually since.The European Universities Beach Volleyball Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the...
, golf
European Universities Golf Championships
European Universities Golf Championships were included on the EUSA Sports Program in 2009 and are organised on a bi-annual basis since.The European Universities Golf Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the...
, rowing
European Universities Rowing Championships
The European Universities Rowing Championships were first organised in 2005 and have been held annually since.The European Universities Rowing Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the European universities...
or rugby sevens
European Universities Rugby 7s Championships
European Universities Rugby 7s Championships were included in the EUSA Sports Program in 2007 and are organised annually since.The European Universities Rugby 7s Championships are coordinated by the European University Sports Association along with the 15 other sports on the program of the European...
.
The first edition of the EUG will be held in Cordoba, Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
between July 13 and 24, 2012.
The second edition of the EUG will be held in 2014. Two cities are competing for the organisation of the Games: Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
, Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
and Wroclaw
Wroclaw
Wrocław , situated on the River Oder , is the main city of southwestern Poland.Wrocław was the historical capital of Silesia and is today the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. Over the centuries, the city has been part of either Poland, Bohemia, Austria, Prussia, or Germany, but since 1945...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
.
The title of EUSA Cup is awarded to those sport events that are yet to be considered to be put on the list of European Universities Championships.
EUSA also grants its patronage to already established university sport events in Europe, helping to promote them through its networks.
Educational programme
Apart from the sports programme and activities, EUSA also supports and encourages educational activities in the field of student sport. These are mainly realised by the three events organised by EUSA: EUSA Seminars, EUSA Symposiums and EUSA Conventions.EUSA Seminars are organised biannually, and usually accompany the General Assemblies and focus on subjects which are of interest for the member organisations.
EUSA Symposiums are also organised biannually, and focus in active inclusion of students and cooperation with the universities.
EUSA Conventions are organised annually as a training programme for the organisers of the European Universities Championships and European Universities Games.
Other Projects
To support the development of University Sport in Europe, EUSA is also implementing or participating in different programs and projects.Since 2005, through its Student Commission, EUSA has implemented a Volunteer Program. It allows student from all over Europe to take part in the different European Universities Championships as volunteers via a network connecting them to the organisers.
In 2011, EUSA became partner of a EU-funded project (funded by the European Commission in the preparatory Action in the field of Sport 2011-2012): the European Anti-Doping Initiative. This project has for chief goal to establish a European-wide "Anti-Doping Mentality" in the youth sector.
Emblem, flag and anthem
EUSA logo or emblem consists of a blue letter "U" on a white background, with 12 yellow stars surrounding it. Below there is the abbreviation of the organisation - EUSA, in blue letters.The EUSA flag includes the EUSA emblem centred on a flag made out of white material.
EUSA adopted the international university anthem Gaudeamus Igitur as its own anthem.
Structure
Highest governing body of EUSA is the General Assembly which represents the members (currently 43 national university sports associations). The General Assembly elects the Executive Committee (consisting of 13 members) for a period of four years and it takes all the necessary decisions for the smooth running of the organisation. Permanent and ad-hoc commissions advise the Executive Committee in their specialised areas (Technical Commission, Medical Commission, Student Commission, Gender Commission, etc).EUSA is a member of the International University Sports Federation
International University Sports Federation
The Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire , based in Brussels, Belgium is responsible for the organisation and governance of worldwide competitions for student-athletes between the ages of 17 and 28...
(FISU).
The current EUSA president is Mr. Alberto Gualtieri from Italy.