Committee
Senior Committee
Life Vice President
Life Vice-Presidents are elected at a General Meeting and will have made a major contribution to the Club over a period of at least ten years in an administrative or coaching capacity. Being elected as a Life Vice-President is a great honour and they shall receive newsletters, invitations to Varsity Matches, and may attend Annual General Meetings but may not vote.
Lesley Bryant
Lesley has been involved with the Club for many years as an athlete, teacher, technical advisor and soft tissue therapist. She has a huge amount of throwing experience and pedigree.
As an ex-international discus thrower she held the English record and was National Champion in 1980 after winning the AAA Championship in the discus throwing 55.42m!
Lesley was Athletics GB Team Manager at the Sydney and Athens Olympics as well as a competitor at four World Championships, two European Championships and a Commonwealth Games.
Lesley started working with OUAC in 2007 as a Soft Tissue Therapist and as a throws coach in 2013. Her passion and dedication have had a big impact on our throws squad who have been crucial in many Varsity victories. As well as honing the skills of our experienced throwers, she always has time for beginners, bringing athletes through the ranks to compete in our Seconds and even Blues teams.
Lesley left OUAC in 2023 after 17 years. As recognition to her long-term service to the Club and many athletes in Oxford she was voted in as a Life Vice-President, an immense honour. Lesley continues to provide advice to our athletes and the Club and will always be welcome at OUAC.
Thank you Lesley for your service!
Senior Member
The Senior Member is appointed by the Executive Committees of OUAC and OUCCC, in consultation with the Trustees. The Senior Member is a member of Congregation and will provide adequate advice and assistance to the Clubs, be the Senior Treasurer of all account or appoint a Senior Treasurer and represent or speak for the Club before the University authorities.
Chris Martin
Junior Committee
President
Name: Laura Anene
College: St Catz
Events: triple jump
My role: As President, I'm here to lead the Committee and ensure OUAC reaches its short-term goals for the season while also building on many years of work to strengthen the club's long-term position.
Men's Captain
Name: Luke Skates
College: New College
Events: 400m
My role: As Men's Captain I ensure that our Men's team has every chance of success at the Varsity matches and at BUCS. Aside from team selection, it is also my job to make sure that everyone in the team is happy and healthy to perform at their best.
Women's Captain
Name: Alicia Wells
College: St Anne's
Events: heptathlon
My role: I look after our women's team to ensure everyone is training hard in a welcoming environment all year round, fostering a cohesive and competitive team. An important part of my role also involves selection for key competitions in the year, e.g. BUCS and Varsity.
Treasurer
Name: Alex Gruen
College: Keble
Events: Long distance
My role: As Treasurer, I oversee the financial management and upkeep of the club. If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to drop me a line.
Secretary
Name: Charlotte Morton
College: Wadham
Event: Sprints
My role: As secretary, I'm responsible for organising your club and England Athletics membership and transport and accommodation for events. Any queries please get in contact, especially if you want to drive a car or minibus.
Fixtures Rep
Name: Julia Johnson
College: Univ
Events: 400 hurdles
My role: As Fixtures Rep, I organise the fixtures arranged by OUAC including Michaelmas and Trinity Cuppers, Iffley Festival of Miles and Varsity. Watch this space for even more exciting fixtures coming this year!
Women's Vice Captain
Name: Alyssa Firla
College: St John's
Events: 200m/400m
My role: To select the women's seconds team for varsity, and organise the warm weather training trip to Portugal, along with the men's Vice Captain FFredde. I also help to foster a welcoming environment always trying to grow the team as well as the team spirit!
Men's Vice Captain
Name: Freddie Cushing
College: St Catz
Event: Middle distance
My role: As the men's Vice Captain, I'll be responsible for organising warm weather training alongside Alyssa and also selecting the Seconds team. Feel free to get in touch if there's anything I can help with.
Access Rep
Name: Phoebe Clayton
College: Wadham
Events: Sprints
My role: As Access Rep, my main job is to make sure that all amazing athletes who would like to come to Oxford, have as much support from the club as possible. This also includes supporting offer holders make an informed decision about coming to Oxford and joining OUAC.
Men's Social Sec
Name: Tomisin Awolowo
College: LMH
Events: 400 hurdles
My role: As Men's Social Sec, I work alongside the Female Social Sec to organise events such as crew dates and dinners to help you get to know people outside your training group.
Women's Social Sec
Name: Alina Olton
College: New college
Events: Sprints
My role: my role involves planning fun social activities within the team and with other uni sport teams.
Kit Rep
Name: Chris Parker
College: Corpus Christi
Events: 5000m
My role: As kit rep, my role is to organise the Varsity and FEAR kit for the athletes. I also make sure a variety of niche stash is on offer for club members.
Web Master
Name: Thomas Wassermann
College: Somerville
Events: Decathlon
My role: As Web Master, I'm responsible for the upkeep of the OUAC website. I'm always keen to hear new ideas for content so please don't hesitate to get in touch!
Social Media Rep
Name: Sebastian Kohncke
College: Christ Church
Events: 110 hurdles
My role: As Social Media Rep I oversee all our social media accounts. I post on the accounts to keep members and alumni update, and also respond to any messages we receive on the accounts.
Sponsorship and Alumni Rep
Name: Charlie White
College: Christ Church
Events: 400 hurdles
My role: As Sponsorship and Alumni Rep I negotiate sponsorship contracts with companies and organise events for alumni.
Women's Welfare Rep
Name: Em Thompson
College: New College
Events: 100m/200m
Role: As women's welfare rep, I'm here for all things well-being! I'm a friendly face around the track, and the first point of contact for support for the women's team. I also work closely with the men's welfare rep to put on events like welfare teas for OUAC/ OUCCC to bond, get to know different squad members, and look out for each other too. Please don't hesitate to get in touch!
Men's Welfare Rep
Name: Zaheer Sidik
College: Wolfson
Events: 110m/400m hurdles
Role: As men's welfare rep, I'm here for all things well-being! I'm a friendly face around the track, and the first point of contact for support for the men's team. I also work closely with the women's welfare rep to organise welfare events for members from different squads to get to know each other. I also ensure members remain integrated during a period of injury. Please don't hesitate to get in touch!