Malta university sports club

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The Malta University Sports Club (MUSC) is one of the longest standing student organisations in Malta, since 1925. The aim of the sports club includes the promotion of sport for all tertiary and college students, irrespective of cultural, gender, ethnic, religious or other differences. The MUSC is affiliated to FISU and EUSA internationally and with the National Youth Council (Malta).

There are a number of sports clubs affiliated to the MUSC> These include the Mdina Knights Football Club which cirrently plays in the Malta Football Association's third division, the Malta University Kendo Club, the Malta University Table Tennis Club and the Malta University Rugby Club.

Tme current president of the MUSC is Mr. Eman Pulis.

There are a number of annual events organized by the MUSC on a voluntary basis.

Contents 1 MUSC Sports Festival 2 MUSC Weekend in Gozo 3 MUSC Interfaculty Soccer Tournament 4 MUSC Aquatic and Fitness Centre Scheme

[edit] MUSC Sports Festival

The Annual Sports Festival is one the largest calendar events of the year in which most sports federations and clubs in Malta are invited to promote their sport/discipline on campus. The aim of this three-day long sports festival is to promote awareness among the student population and create a culture of sport on campus. The aim of the festival goes beyond mere competition.

[edit] MUSC Weekend in Gozo

The MUSC also organizes a weekend of outdoor pursuits in Gozo to cater for the more adventorous students. A winter event in which sports such as abseiling, scuba diving, orienteering and hiking are included.

[edit] MUSC Interfaculty Soccer Tournament

Throughout the second term the MUSC organizes an interfaculty football/soccer tournament, 5-a-side. Matches are are held on a weekly basis on university campus.

[edit] MUSC Aquatic and Fitness Centre Scheme

The MUSC Aquatic and Fitness Centre Scheme is also administered by the MUSC. Following an initiative by Eman Pulis, the Minister for Education and Sport provided students with a reduced rate to make use of the pool and gym situated near university. The offer allows students to make use of the University Gym as well as the National Swimming pool at a heavily subsidized fees. Furthermore, the MUSC provides quality personal training during opening hours.

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