Athletic Union / BUCS Documents

Our Values

  • Sport is run by students for students
  • Sports clubs belong to their members
  • Participative, competitive and performance sport are held in equal regard

The Athletic Union can commit to the following:

  • Transparency and equality on all matters that are conducted for the students and their clubs
  • A direct line of communication, coupled with an open door policy
  • Sufficient and appropriate training will always be available to ALL members

Behavioural Policies

Activities Code of Conduct Policy
AU Members Behaviour in Students Union Licensed Premises

Core Document Templates

Athletic Union Template Constitution
Risk Assessment Template
AU Inventory Template 
Operating Procedures Template

Trip Forms, Trip Packs and Trip Guidance

Trip Form Template (Day trips only) - Please return to the Athletic Union  1 working day before departure
Trip Pack Template (Overnight trips only) - Please return to the Athletic Union  2 working days before departure
Participant Pack - Send to club members attending your trip to be aware of the itinerary, trip information, emergency contacts etc.
Tours and Big Trips Guidance

Health & Safety and Insurance

Accident Report / Near Miss Form
Damage and Lost Form
Health and Safety - Introduction Handout
Duty of Care
Sports Club Elite Personal Accident Policy Summary
Personal Accident Policy Wording
Activities Emergency Procedure

AU-Specific Documents

Athletic Union Mission Statement 
AU Funding Policy
Trials and Temporary Registration Form
Widening Access policy explanation 
Widening Access draft document 
Wellbeing Officer Job Description 
Code of Conduct template 

BUCS

General BUCS Documents

Teamsheets and Participant Lists - Instructions

Documents to take to BUCS Fixtures

Accident Report Form

Team Cardiff Branding Guidelines

Macron is the Athletic Union's chosen kit supplier. 

Please get in contact with Jamie to discuss new or current kit that you may be interested in supplying for your club. 

Please speak to the Athletic Union staff if you have any more queries.

Other Useful Information

Registering with Millennium Volunteers
Accessing Functional Mail Accounts
Main Elections Guidance For Student Groups