Associate Member Societies & Sports Club Application
If you are not a current registered student of Cardiff University, you must complete and submit this form in order to apply to join a Sports Club or Society.
All applications are reviewed by the Students’ Union and applicants will be informed of the success of their application via email to the address given above.
This application, if successful, will grant you Associate Membership to Cardiff University Students’ Union, the Athletic Union and/or Guild of Societies, and the individual Sports Clubs and Societies you have listed for the current academic session.
If you have a query about your application, please email Societies@cardiff.ac.uk or AthleticUnion@cardiff.ac.uk for queries related to societies/clubs and SUFinance@cardiff.ac.uk for queries related to finance. You can also contact individual clubs/societies through their webpages on cardiffstudents.com.
Additional Information
Personal data retention
In order to process and activate your membership, your details will need to be made available to the Students’ Union and committee members of the groups you wish to join. Your details will be used to effectively manage your membership and communicate with you regarding events, activities and relevant information. A record of your membership will be retained after it has lapsed. Should you wish to have your details removed, please contact the Students' Union at StudentsUnion@cardiff.ac.uk.
Terms & Conditions
Associate Membership is subject to the terms and conditions of membership, as detailed in the Students’ Union Constitution, and the Activities Laws. These are available to view at cardiffstudents.com. In submitting this application, you are accepting these and agreeing to abide by them, along with all other relevant policies.
When taking part in any activity, you should ensure that you make the group leader aware of any medical conditions that might affect your participation. You should also ensure you carry with you any medication you are required to take on a regular basis.
Elections
Please note that associate members are not entitled to hold a committee position in any Club or Society.
Why Do I Need to Join?
Membership of Sports Clubs and Societies at Cardiff University is open solely to members of the Students’ Union. Membership of the Students’ Union is automatic for all registered students studying at Cardiff University. However, we do welcome non-Cardiff University students who are able to demonstrate that they may bring skills, experience and knowledge to the groups they wish to join. Sports Clubs and Societies have a limited capacity for non-students: they are able to decline your membership application and as a member you may not be eligible to take part in all activities. You should contact your chosen Sports Club or Society in advance of this application to check your eligibility to join and take part. This application will include your Associate Membership to Cardiff University Students’ Union.
What are the “Athletic Union” and “Guild of Societies”?
These are the governing bodies for our student activities groups at the Students’ Union. All students and non-students alike must join these to be eligible to join any of the sports clubs or societies affiliated to them.
Why Does It Cost to Join?
The Students’ Union provides access to funding and resources for Sports Clubs and Societies, with a specific aim to enhance the student experience of our students. We do recognise that non-students can bring skills, knowledge and expertise to a group that are beneficial to all students. However, we will ensure that our Sports Clubs and Societies are student led, run for the benefit of their members, and that our resources are utilised as effectively as possible in supporting these individuals. To support their own activity, each Sports Club or Society will also levy a charge for your membership.