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Sept 2009 - UUJMC still rocks

Welcome along to the 2009/10 student year. Looking to try out a new sport or want to brush up on your climbing technique, then UUJMC is the club for you.
We enjoy all aspects of mountaineering and members of the club climbing regularly around the country and abroad.

First activity on the calendar is the introductory talk on Tuesday night (29th) at 5pm in 2F06. We'll enlighten you on the activities we get up to and introduce you to some of the members of the club.

The first climbing wall session will be on Wednesday 30th September in the Ozone Arena. A bus will be leaving Jordanstown (meeting at sports centre reception) around 2pm and will bring you back out to Jordanstown for about 5.30

Dont forget to register on the forum. That's were most of our events get organised and announced. Or for any other questions e-mail for info

-Mark - 25th September

(News from 2008) New Year - Same Great UUJMC

Welcome along to the 2008/09 student year. Looking to try out a new sport or want to brush up on your climbing technique, then UUJMC is the club for you.
We enjoy all aspects of mountaineering and members of the club climbing regularly around the country and abroad.

First activity on the calendar is the introductory talk on Monday night (29th) at 6pm in 16G29. We'll enlighten you on the activities we get up to and introduce you to some of the members of the club. The first climbing wall session will be on Wednesday 1st October in the Ozone Arena. A bus will be leaving Jordanstown (meeting at sports centre reception) around 2pm. A bit of socialising will happen later that evening in the Eg bar in Belfast and a bus will run back out to Jordanstown.

Dont forget to sign up to the mailing list and register on the forum. That's were most of our events get organised and announced. Or for any other questions e-mail for info

-Mark - 24th September

And now a word from our new esteemed leader

-5th August

Gola Trip - This weekend & AGM

Hope everyone's having a great Summer.

Next item on the calendar for 2008 is:

UUJMC Annual trip to Gola Island, Donegal. Heading down Friday night to camp at Bunbeg pier, getting the boat over to the island on Saturday at 11am. Gola has it's own weather system so be prepared for all evantualities. Check out the forum here for more details. Remember the only amenity on the island is a water tap so you must bring all your own food etc.

14th August is the UUJMC AGM @ 8PM in Joan, Mark, Mark & Dougs house - AGM

If anyone has any climby related stories write them up and load it onto the journal page e.g. Alpine trip.   (if you dont know how send me an email or post on the message board).

-Mark

-24th November

Only 30 UUJMC days til christmas

Hi everyone, hope ur all keeping well.

The club is still climbing mondays (7-10PM) and wednesdays (2.30-7PM) at the ozone, get down if you can.

Few things coming up in the next few weeks that you should know about.

MCI Winter lecture series - Tues 27th Nov @ 8PM - 'She Drives Me Up the Walls' - with Twid Turner

MCI Winter lecture series - Wed 5th Dec @ 8PM - 'Everest- with lots and lots of oxygen' - with Nigel Hart

UUJMC Christmas Dinner - Fri 7th Dec @ ?PM - stick your name down on the message board if you can make it.

McCormick Black Memorial Slideshow Weekend - Sat & Sun 8-9th Dec - Post turkey hangover done in style

Also one big update to the website is our new wiki - click on the info button the sidebar, see here in the forum for further details

If anyone has any climby related stories write them up and load it onto the journal page e.g. freshers trip, IBL's.   (if you dont know how send me an email or post on the message board).

-Mark

-3rd October

UPDATE, UPDATE, UPDATE

Join UUJMC: Make Chuck Norris proud

The time is almost upon us.  The First practical session of the year is today at 2PM(see below) (3rd Oct).

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Few key things you've got to do

1. Visit the stand at Fresher's Fayre and say hi - Done

2. Join the mailing list - This way you'll get the most import messages direct to your inbox so you know the biz before we do. (see the link on the right hand side of the home page

3. Go to the forum by clicking on the messages button on the menu bar.  This is were the majority of the banter and virtual organising takes place.  Sign up on the forum and post a introductory message in the "introduce yourself " thread in the climbing chat section.  Just say who you are and what your studying etc, the funnier you are the better.

4. Come back regularly (every day if possible - ur at uni, you have nothing better to do) and check on the details of the first trip.

5. Sit back relax, chill and know that you've made the best decision ever.

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Today, (Wednesday 3rd October), the first practical session will be held in 4D06 at 2PM as an introduction to Belaying and Equipment, the week after will be at the climbing wall at the Ozone. More details of times etc will be posted here shortly.  Transport is run from the sports centre every week so you will have no trouble getting there.

Provisional details of the first trip are

Location: Most probably the fabulous Mourne Mountains.

Dates: 26-28th October (put it in your diary, book it of work - you have been warned)

Activities: Everything we could possible put in the risk assessment and more

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Any questions drop us a line on the forum or send an email to fresher@uujmc.com and some illerate club member will do their best to give you a sensible answer.

All the best.

-Mark

-20th July

Its wet outside but we're still climbing

Hi everyone, hope ur all keeping well.

Remember if you want to head outside and climb, post up on the board and you can be sure u'll get someone keen to go.

Reminder: If anyone has any climby related stories write them up and load it onto the journal page e.g. the people just back from the Conville Course  (if you dont know how send me an email or post on the message board).

Check out message board for details of a trip to the dolomites in September.  Book your flights soon and let us know so we can sort out accomodation and transport.

-Mark

-1st June

SKCOR ALOG (read it in the mirror)

Last big climbing event of the year before all hell breaks loose and people do there own thing (well sort of) for the summer is happening next weekend.  Its a mad trip to Gola Island, Co. Donegal.  Departing Belfast and Surrounding areas (is fermanagh a surrounding area of belfast?, fla?) on Friday the 8th, returning Sunday night.

Put your name down on the official end of year club trip thread if its not already there so we can hold you to selling your soul.

If anyone has any climby related stories write them up and load it onto the journal page (if you dont know how send me an email or post on the message board).

Congrats to those club members who got a place on the Conville Course for alpine training this summer.  You're gonna love it.

-Mark

-update 13th May

A new Uujmc committee is born (or mutates like a mutant mutating thingy)

The AGM took place last night last week and loads of stuff was said, since alcohol was then consumed I forgot most of it (the minutes of the meeting are available on the message board)

Committee positions for next year are as follows

President - Scott Smith

Vice President - Bernard

Secretary - Claire Flanagan (Fla)

Treasurer - Doug

Health and Safety - Ryan

Child Protection - Me (evil laugh)

Photos from Culdaff Climbfest are in the gallery (more to follow i.e. mine)

End of year trip to Gola Island, Co. Donegal - 8th to 10th June.  If you havent been to the Island of badness before you've gotta go (or else the beast of Gola will come and hunt you down)

-Mark

-25/04/07 (edited 1/5)

Uujmc - In the words of Status Quo "Rocking all over the world!"

******AGM - Tonight - Tuesday - Ryans House - 9PM******

9 4 days til Culdaff Climbfest - Mayday bank holiday weekend (4th-7th May).

End of year trip to Gola Island, Co. Donegal - 8th to 10th June.  If you havent been to the Island of badness before you've gotta go (or else the beast of Gola will come and hunt you down)

-Mark

-16/04/07

Uujmc Rocks!

Hope everyone enjoyed the weekend in the mournes.  Lots of good climbing done at both Spellack on Saturday and Pigeon on Sunday and we heard good reports about the learn to lead course.  With the brilliant weather there's no excuse not to have loads of weekend or one night jaunts away.

Dont forget application forms have to be in by this Friday (20th) for the Conville course.  See the thread in climbing chat for more details.

The next semi-official club trip will be to Culdaff Climbfest for the mayday bank holiday weekend (4th-7th May).

-Mark

-12/04/07

Uujmctastic!

(ok i've been at the random slogan generator again)

This weekend (14-15th April) is one of debauchery and crazy talk.  Camping and climbing in the Mournes.  If your not down to do the Learn to Lead course then you gotta be at the crags with people camping at Meelmore on the Saturday night. Stick your name down here if you plan to be in attendance.

Dont forget next Friday (20th) is the closing date for applications for the Conville course.  See the thread in climbing chat for more details.

-Mark

-03/04/07

The uujmc way of life

As everyone at uni knows semester 2 is well underway, exams are creeping up fast and the weather is getting (slightly) better

Outdoor climbing is now definitely back on the cards!

A few dates for your diary's:

14-15th April: For the weekend after Easter all the action is in the Mournes with the Learn to Lead course taking place while everyone else will be out on the crags with people camping at Meelmore on the Saturday night. Link

20th April: closing date for applications for the Conville course.  See the thread in climbing chat for more details.

25th April: next of Tiso's monthly club discount nights

5th-7th May: Culdaff Climbfest

-Mark

-24/01/07

Welcome to UUJMC - What Cant Uujmc Do For You?

Hey peoples regular climbing sessions are starting back on Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 7 in the Ozone (Belfast Indoor Tennis Arena, Ormeau Embankment). FIRST SESSION: 31st January! If you're out at Jordanstown you can meet Ryan at the sports union reception at 2.30 for a free ride to the wall.

If you've just heard of our club or you just want to start climbing or at least try it, come along on the 31st and meet the people and give it a go. All the equipment is provided for you as a new member of our club and absolutely no experience is necessary. You just have to bring a few pounds to pay into the wall and be up for trying new things.

The club will be making a presence at the Re-Freshers Fayre at Jordanstown on the 1st February, so if you cant make the Wednesday climbing speak to one of the club members at the stand on the mall and they'll tell you all about climbing, the club and possibly tie you up and stuff (maybe that was just my experience).

Feel free to ask any questions or leave a comment on the message board. Also browse the rest of the website while you're here. There are loads of photos of club trips and a few videos as well.

If you have any questions drop us an email fresher@uujmc.com and we'll get back to you ASAP. Don't worry if you can't make the climbing on a particular Wednesday because various members of the club climb at the wall most nights of the week and often head outdoors at the weekend. So if you're thinking of heading just put a message up on the forum and people will know to look out for you.

-Mark

-20/11/06

Welcome to UUJMC - There ain't no party like a UUJMC party

Our climbing sessions are currently every Monday evening from 6 to 8 in the PEC @ Queens. You can alternatively meet us at the sports union reception at 5.30 for a free ride to the wall.

All the equipment is provided for you as a new member of our club and absolutely no experience is necessary. You just have to bring a few pounds to pay into the wall and be up for trying new things. Feel free to ask any questions or leave a comment on the message board. Also browse the rest of the website while you're here. There's loads of photos of club trips and a few videos as well.

If you have any questions drop us an email: fresher@uujmc.com and we'll get back to you ASAP. Don't worry if you can't make the climbing on a particular monday because various members of the club climb at the wall most nights of the week and often head outdoors at the weekend So if you're thinking of heading just put a message up on the forum and people will know to look out for you.

-Mark

-10/10/06

Welcome to UUJMC - your local friendly climbing club

Our usual climbing sessions are every Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 7 in the Ozone (Belfast Indoor Tennis Arena, Ormeau Embankment) and we usually organise a socialable get together afterwards. You can alternatively meet us at the sports union reception at 1.30 for a free ride to the wall.

All the equipment is provided for you as a new member of our club and absolutely no experience is necessary. You just have to bring a few pounds to pay into the wall and be up for trying new things.

Feel free to ask any questions or leave a comment on the message board. Also browse the rest of the website while you're here. Theres loads of photos of club trips and a few videos as well.

If you have any questions drop us an email fresher@uujmc.com and we'll get back to you ASAP. Don't worry if you can't make the climbing on a particular wednesday because various members of the club climb at the wall most nights of the week and often head outdoors at the weekend So if you're thinking of heading just put a message up on the forum and people will know to look out for you.

-Ryan

-19/09/06

Updates!, club videos are uploaded here. Also some more photos for 05/06 can be found here.

-Ted

-06/02/06

Welcome back, climbing has restarted on Wednesday afternoons with a bus leaving the sports union reception at 1:30pm. Also some photos have been updated.

-Ted

-27/09/05

Welcome new Freshers! Your first port of call should be to sign up to the email list so we can tell you whats happening. Click Here

Check out the new stories page by clicking the link on the left.

-Rick

-21/02/05

Muckross pics are up, more coming soon!

-Rick

-21/02/05

Message Board is back!!! unfortunatly we lost all information so if you can remember any of it please post it all back up

-Rick

-15/02/05

Sorry, our message board is currently down, if you need urgent information on events please check the events page, the forum will be back up ASAP

Please use the Old message board for urgent messages

-Rick

-01/02/05

It's finally landed, www.uujmc.com

There is also a new Forum, if you wish to see the old one there is a link on the left.

If you find any broken links or missing pictures please post a message in the relevant section of the Forum

-Rick

-11/01/05

Welcome Back!

Hope you all had a fun Chrimbo- we got lots of updates!

The new guide to surviving a club trip to Scotland is available on the INFO page

Some photos uploaded from the Freshers Tip

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Some photos from the Dublin Trip

If you have any more pics that you think would look good on the side please contact me!

-Rick

On Sunday the 21st of November David Black passed away following a tragic motorcycle accident the previous weekend.

He will be missed by all and our thoughts are with his Family.

-Rick

-07/09/04

All new FRESHERS SECTION has been created, its just being tested at the minuite but go along and check it out, particularly if you know a foreign language!!!.

-Rick

-26/05/04

I just uploaded Marcos (from Augsburg) pictures, they have to be the funniest set of fresher pics I have seen in a while. They were taken from his site HERE.

-JP

-25/05/04

There is a new Log Book for you to read, it is in the "Stories" section of the site, this will be updated from the Trip Report thread in the notice board every few months. ALSO, I stuck a whack of new pictures from Weel, Colm, Frank and Julie on the web. Dont worry Paul I will put up your freshers pics.

-JP

After several years of trying UUJ finally prove you can enjoy yourself and win at the same time!

INTERVARSITY WIN-NERS 2003-4

-30/04/04

updated the rest of the Risk Assessment, all the popular generic trips are up.

-JP

-26/04/04

updated some of the risk assessment for this year.

-JP

-07/04/04

Another Profile added. Everyone should give it a go, you dont need to be in the club for years, its really just a intro profile (or your entry form to an asylum :).

-JP

-02/04/04

First Call for Journal Articles, please email them to Jp or Johnny

Added New member Profile thingy

-JP

-29/04/04

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS,

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS

No time for Queens Scum cos WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS.....

....OF THE WORLD

-Rick

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-13/02/04

Ooooooooooooooou look at the new toolbar, now you can use the power of Google to search the site!

Also added was a new calander on the events page, check it out for new events or add your own.

-Rick

-24/09/03

Welcome new freshers! Hope you enjoy the site, I would recomend adding yourself to our mailing list HERE, Simply type 'uujmc' as the List ID, You should also head along to the message board and introduce yourself, don't be shy!

-Rick

-19/05/03

Some new videos are on the site, Click here

-Jp

-25/04/03

Members section has been overhauled, click on the sidebar and check it out!

-Rick

-08/04/03

Photos section is back! so check it out, not all the pictures are up yet but the most recent ones are, if anyone has any new pictures send them to me or JP!!!!!!!!

-Rick

-22/03/03

Hey all, sites back up! unfortunately the photograph section is being renovated at the minute so wont be accessible until further notice.

If you want to see whats in store head over to go.to/uujcc and check out the photos section there!

-Rick

-04/12/02

A report of the Cork IBL has been put on www.climbing.ie.... even that scut Johnny got a mention, and theres some pics to!

Click here to see!

-Rick

-10/11/02

A book of condolence has been created here following the death of Catherine McCormick on wednesday evening. She was a club member for four years up until her death and will be remembered fondly by us all.

View Memorial

-Rick

-24/10/02

Interested in joining? Of Course you are, well this what you can do, send an email to uujmc@talk21.com or meet us down at the Ozone (map below) every Wednesday. A club "presence" is maintained between the hrs of 2.30pm till around 9.00pm

-Ted

-18/10/02

The Bouldering League starts on the 9th of November and if you click here you will find a wee map to the Larkin Wall, courtesy of Mark.

-Ted

-07/10/02

Please click HERE to sign up for the UUJMC mailing list. Type uujmc as the List ID. This sends a message to your email address. Just reply to that message to sign up. The List is the best way to keep in contact with UUJMC events.

-Ted

-03/10/02

Click HERE for a PDF Map of Belfast. The Ozone is located on Ormeau Embankment, under the Key on the map, roughly under the word "City" in "Belfast City Centre"

-Ted

-20/09/02

More Photos uploaded for 2002 : Fairhead June, Alps, Donegal, Scotland, Freshers and Chrimbo Dinner. Updated Profiles for 2002. Stories 2002 and History Page updated. Hopefully this should be the last update till after Freshers weekend in November.

-Ted

-11/09/02

Just put up Steve's meeting minutes from last term in the Members Access Area - they make some funny reading

-Ted