Sport

AU Executive Committee 2025-26

One of the main responsibilities of the AU executive committee is to ensure the views of all students who are part of the Athletic Union are represented in delivering an exceptional student sports experience, working with the sports management and Student Sport team. They will deliver on student priorities for sport, being accountable to AU Council. They will also promote and bring about change based on changing student needs. 

AU Exec Committee 25/26

The AU Executive Committee are elected every year to support in delivering the best possible student sporting experience! The Exec team act as a bridge between AU clubs and Student Sport staff, working to ensure the continuous improvement of Exeter's sporting offer.

Universal Duties of AU Exec:

  • Exec members are expected to attend both Exec and AU Council meetings. 
  • Each Exec member will be designated a member of the AU Office staff, who will act as their professional liaison, to work together on initiatives, priorities and events where necessary. 
  • Exec members will help with the running of key AU events such as charity events, large spotlight fixtures, Open Days and Student Sport Dinner.  
  • The AU Exec will be responsible for the accountability of the President and will ensure that the President upholds their manifesto promises.  
  • Exec members will be assigned an equal amount of clubs to touch base with.  

In addition to their universal duties, each Exec member has their own remit, from developing the AU’s social media strategy to supporting clubs with their alumni events.

Vice-President : KitKin Thorneycroft

The primary responsibility of the Vice President is to deputise for the President, including carrying out some of their duties, where necessary. The secondary responsibility of the Vice President is to be a team leader for club treasurers, serving as the students' first port of call for enquiries regarding the AU fund and offering assistance with preparing applications.  

AU club point of contact for: American Football, Rugby League, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rugby, Men's Football

General Secretary : Jack Thornton

The role of the AU Exec secretary is to support the AU President in ensuring the smooth functioning of the AU Executive Committee. 

AU club point of contact for: Swimming, Waterpolo, Canoe, Sailing, Surf, Windriders, Sub Aqua, Rowing

Publicity and Media Officer : Maddie Tholakari

A successful Media Exec is someone who upholds the Student Sport brand identity throughout all relevant social media platforms by providing inciteful and innovative contributions to the social media strategy.  

AU club point of contact for: Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Taekwondo, Fencing, Archery, Clay Pigeon, Rifle

Alumni Officer : Lucy Thompson-Stone

Working closely with the Sports Alumni Engagement Officer from the Global Advancement team, the Alumni Officer supports clubs with their alumni-related activities and helps promote fundraising opportunities.  

The engagement of alumni and their cohorts with current university sports clubs has proven to be beneficial to clubs who have developed a strong alumni network. This relationship is maintained through termly sports e-newsletters, alumni/student events, alumni/student mentoring and fundraising opportunities: all with the aim to help develop Exeter University sports clubs. 

AU club point of contact for: Women's Hockey, Netball, Women's Cricket, Men's Cricket, Korfball, Ultimate Frisbee, Dodgeball

Welfare Officer : Shriya Shaw

The Exec Welfare Officer acts as a team leader for all club welfare officers and works collaboratively with the Sports Welfare Consultant to improve welfare training, provide role-specific advice and signpost useful well-being resources. This Exec member should be elected with a speech of innovative policies and ideas to improve and raise awareness of student sport well-being issues.  

AU club point of contact for: Volleyball, Women's Football, Men's Rugby, Men's Hockey, Touch Rugby, Basketball

EDI Officer : Taz Dunne

The EDI Officer is expected to work with relevant stakeholders to improve representation in sport and actively promote participation events to current student body.  

AU club point of contact for: Caving, Climbing, Snowsports, Cycling, Athletics, Polo, Powerlifting, Triathlon

Sustainability Officer : Charlotte Voyce

The Sustainability Officer will work with relevant stakeholders to improve sustainability in sport, actively promote participation events to the current student body, and support clubs in sustainable pursuits.

AU club point of contact for: Snooker & Pool, Riding, Cheerleading & Gymnastics, Trampolining, Badminton, Squash, Tennis, Table Tennis