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And lo, it was written that Ze of Northen Lights would
write:

> 
> It strikes me that the ongoing battle to gain
> recognition from BUSA may be a crucial issue.  Is
> there any news on this?  Once the Universities are
> forced to recognise us for a sport (unlike that
> Fire-Run thing sent out the other day), it will open
> up a wide range of extra venues, plus give the Unis
> extra funding which would also aid any intention of
> hosting an event, Tour or Student based.
> 
> Zé, Northern Lights
> AKA- Socks, TFC
> 
>

Personally I'm not sure that recognicion by  BUSA will do us any 
favours.  I've been deeply involved with the Athletic Union at 
Manchester Met for the past couple of years & from what I've seen, 
BUSA seems to cause more headaches than it solves.

Grae.
Fingers 6.
See ya,
 
Grae.

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