European University Sports Association - First 10 years: 1999-2009

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first 10 years

1999-2009 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION From foundation on

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f the first year of EUSA was a year of developing structures

and communication networks, then 2001 was a year of

putting those ideas and structures in action.

The EUSA Executive Committee met four times, with Za-

kopane, Rome, Faro and Amsterdam being the host cities.

Among others the Executive Committee announced the

EUSA Cup as a new category of event. In comparison to

the European University Championship this event does not

require a strict process of qualification and nomination, but

should anyway guarantee a solid organisation of the compe-

titions in sports not on the EUC program. The EUSA Execu-

tive Committee also granted the titles of the EUSA Patronage

to various university sport events in Europe. The first Techni-

cal Delegates were appointed for Volleyball and Basketball.

In September 2001, the first two European University Cham-

pionships were organised with participation of 250 students

and officials from nine European countries. The 1st European

University Volleyball Championship organised in Serbia and

Montenegro attracted six men and eight women university

teams. A week after, five men and three women university

teams participated in the 1st European University Basketball

Championships held in Portugal.

EUSA Executive Committee Member Mr. Dinos Pavlou from

Cyprus had spent much time and effort designing and or-

ganising the first EUSA Symposium. However, world events

overtook the organisers with the tragedy in the United States

of America on September 11, 2001 since it was considered

expedient in terms of delegate safety to postpone the event.

Awarding Ceremony on the EUC Basketball

Diploma of participation EUC Basketball 2001

First medallists on the EUC Volleyball

2001