Finally it is here! NTNUI Klubbavisa is out with it’s newest edition – full of exciting stories, hilarious interviews, and countless highlights from 2024. Sit down, read it, do the crosswords – either alone or with someone. Enjoy the articles about our groups, or explore the fun pages at the end of the paper.
From today you can find Klubbavisa at the different campuses across Trondheim.
NTNUI is so much more than just sports. There is excitement, community, and countless opportunities to experience something new. During 2024 we have seen athletes delivering impressive results, as well as volunteers creating fantastic arenas for unity and joy – either through organized sports, joint training sessions, or spontaneous social initiatives. This is what makes NTNUI so special, and what is shown in this edition of Klubbavisa.
Get ready for a large dose of NTNUI spirit – read Klubbavisa here!
Today marks exactly one month until this spring´s Ordinary General Assembly of NTNUI , and the time has come to welcome you to participate. The General Assembly is NTNUI’s highest authority, and all members have the right to vote. This is your chance to influence the direction you believe is best for the world’s greatest club – NTNUI.
Photo: Andreas Flo/NTNUI Blits
Date: Saturday, 22nd of March 2025 Time: Doors open at 10:00, start at 11:00. We recommend setting aside the entire afternoon. Venue: R1 at Campus Gløshaugen. Food: There will be food served during the General Assembly. For whom: The General Assembly is open to all NTNUI members. If you have paid for an NTNUI membership and have held a valid membership for at least one month, you have the right to vote at the General Assembly. All NTNUI groups are required to attend, meaning each group must be represented by at least one delegate. To use the voting system, you must verify that you have a valid account at medlem.ntnui.no.
Submission of matters: Do you have any matters you wish to bring up at the General Assembly? Send them to hovedstyret@ntnui.no by March 8.
Gathering at Studenterhytta and Staup: After the General Assembly, it is tradition to go up to Studenterhytta for a social evening. Free transportation will be provided, but you can also take part in the traditional run up to the cabin – known as Staup. Free food will also be served at the cabin. Registration can be done here. The deadline for registration is March 16.
Complete agenda: The agenda will be sent by email to all elected representatives and published on our website ntnui.no by March 15.
Raymond Toft after receiving the Commander Medal, during NTNUI Dance’ 40th Anniversary celebration. Photo: Eirik Halvard Norseth/NTNUI Blits
Looking back at the past year, there are certain events that deserve to be highlighted once again. One of these is the appointment of Raymond Toft as a Commander of NTNUI’s Order.
During NTNUI Dance’ 40th Anniversary celebration in April last year, Raymond Toft was promoted to Commander of NTNUI’s Order. NTNUI’s Order was established in 1920 and has three grades: Grand Cross, Commander, and Knight. The Grand Cross is the highest rank, and Knight is the lowest. NTNUI’s Order is awarded to members and others for meritorious contributions to NTNUI. The Order holds significant prestige within the association and serves as a way to thank members for their efforts beyond their assigned roles.
Raymond has held several central roles in NTNUI over 15 years, including being an athlete, instructor, and board member. In 2017 and 2018, Raymond won the Norwegian Championship in acrobatic rock’n’roll. He also reached the quarterfinals of the European Championship in the same years, capping it off with a World Championship participation in 2018 representing NTNUI.
In addition to his roles as an instructor and his own sporting achievements, Raymond has held various positions on the NTNUI Dance board for over 10 years, including competition and licensing officer, deputy leader, leader, board member, and IT officer. As a board member in recent years, Raymond has focused on improving internal communication within NTNUI Dance and has been involved in developing a new website and registration system. He actively participates in volunteering activities for Dance, dance shows each semester, and maintaining technical systems.
Many group leaders also remember Raymond as someone who often led the famous dance courses during group leader gatherings at the Student Cabin.
Raymond honored during NTNUI Dance’ 40th Anniversary celebration. Photo: Eirik Halvard Norseth/NTNUI Blits
Beyond NTNUI Dance, Raymond has also contributed to the entire NTNUI organization. He has served on the election committee, the control committee, and is now part of NTNUI’s council. He made significant contributions to the statutes committee, which was tasked by the general assembly to review and revise NTNUI’s laws. This work ensured that NTNUI’s laws align with the Norwegian Sports Federation’s legal framework, and it was completed and adopted at NTNUI’s general assembly in March 2024. Raymond has also been a part of NTNUI Moment in recent years, contributing significantly to the efforts for a new sports facility.
Raymond has also been active in several groups beyond Dance, and many know him from Calisthenics and Gymnastics. For the groups within NTNUI, he has stepped in wherever needed, whether as a chair or secretary at group meetings or by contributing to volunteer work. He has been an important sparring partner for many over the years, offering knowledge, critical questions, and insight into NTNUI as an organization. Raymond takes on responsibilities and tasks that are time-consuming, sometimes ungratifying, but essential for the future of NTNUI’s volunteer members as well as the future of the organization itself.
NTNUI thanks Raymond for his efforts and is proud that Raymond has been appointed as a Commander of NTNUI’s Order.
Hip hooray for us at NTNUI! Our club is celebrating its 114th birthday today, and we hope you’re celebrating with green buns and yellow cake. Let’s take a little journey back in time and reminisce about NTNUI’s exciting beginnings and how we have grown to become Norway’s largest sports association!
NTHIs (NTNUI) first Main Board
From small to large It all started on October 25th, 1910, when students at the Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH) gathered to establish the Norwegian Institute of Technology’s Sports Association (NTHI). Scientific assistant Olav Holst called a meeting in Auditorium 4 of the Main Building at Gløshaugen, where the first steps toward what we now know as NTNUI were taken. When NTH opened its doors, there were only around 100 students—but that was more than enough to start a sports association.
At the first general assembly on November 7th, 1910, Thorgeir Killingland was elected as the association’s first chairman. He remained in the role until 1914 and is actually the only person to have held the position for four terms.
The first sports In the beginning, the sports offered were divided into three main groups, which included a good mix of summer and winter activities:
Skiing, shooting, and tennis
Gymnastics, athletics, fencing, and boxing
Football, ice hockey, and skating
Creative finances and community Running a sports association with its own cabin was no small financial feat, but the leaders at NTHI were creative. One of the more unusual sources of income was selling so-called “shares” to the students’ parents—shares that did not guarantee any dividends. Although some parents raised an eyebrow, this was a necessary measure to keep things running.
But NTHI wasn’t just about sports. At the time, there were few social offerings for students moving to Trondheim, and for many, NTHI became a social hub. The social aspect was so important that the Student Cabin in Bymarka was already completed by 1913, just three years after the founding. This became a place where students could meet, both to train and to form friendships.
A club for all seasons From the start, NTHI—and later NTNUI—had the goal of “promoting camaraderie and the spread of healthy sports, both summer and winter.” This is something we still stand for today. In winter, skiing, skating, hockey, and sledding became popular activities—with sledding accompanied by “torches and ladies.” Summer brought athletics, football, tennis, swimming, and shooting, and students organized group trips to build camaraderie.
114 years of sports joy NTNUI has truly come a long way since then. From a small group of eager students at Gløshaugen to Norway’s largest sports association with thousands of members. Although times have changed, community, sports joy, and the opportunity to try new activities remain the cornerstones of the club.
So whether you’ve been part of the NTNUI adventure before or you’re thinking of joining, there’s only one thing to say: Happy birthday to all of us—and we look forward to the next 114 years!
In a few days there´s only two weeks until this fall’s second Extraordinary General Assembly, and we welcome you to the General Assembly of NTNUI. The General Assembly is NTNUI’s highest authority, and all members have the right to vote. This is your chance to influence the direction you believe is best for the world’s greatest club – NTNUI.
The Main Board hereby calls for the Extraordinary General Assembly in Fall 2024.
Photo: Andreas Flo/NTNUI Blits
Date: Tuesday, November 05th, 2024. Time: Doors open at 18:30, start at 19:00. Location: R1 at NTNU Gløshaugen (Realfagsbygget). Map here. Food: Cake will be served during the General Assembly. Who: The General Assembly is for all members of NTNUI. If you have paid for an NTNUI membership and have a valid membership in the system, you have the right to vote at the General Assembly. All groups within NTNUI have the right to attend, meaning every group must be represented by at least one person.
Staup: After the General Assembly, it is tradition to head up to Studenterhytta – also known as Staup. This time there sadly won´t be a trip up to the Cabin, BUT we are planning on heading to the NTNUI Clubhouse and be social together after and everyone is welcome!
Today marks exactly one month until this fall’s Extraordinary General Assembly, and the time has come to welcome you to the General Assembly of NTNUI. The General Assembly is NTNUI’s highest authority, and all members have the right to vote. This is your chance to influence the direction you believe is best for the world’s greatest club – NTNUI.
Photo: Andreas Flo/NTNUI Blits
The Main Board hereby calls for the Extraordinary General Assembly in Fall 2024.
Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Time: Doors open at 16:30, start at 17:00. We recommend setting aside the entire evening. Location: A1 at NTNU School of Economics (Adolf Øien Building). [Map here]. Food: Food will be served during the General Assembly. Who: The General Assembly is for all members of NTNUI. If you have paid for an NTNUI membership and have a valid membership in the system, you have the right to vote at the General Assembly. All groups within NTNUI have the right to attend, meaning every group must be represented by at least one person.
Got something on your mind? Do you have topics you wish to bring up at the General Assembly? Send them to hovedstyret@ntnui.no by September 10.
Staup: After the General Assembly, it is tradition to head up to Studenterhytta – also known as Staup. Free transportation will be organized, but you can also participate in the traditional run up to the cabin. Free food will also be served there. Registration for Staup can be done [here]. The registration deadline is September 18.
Agenda: The agenda will be sent by email to all representatives and will be posted on our website ntnui.no by September 17.
Text: Nora Hveding-Kullerud & Pernille S. Osmundsen Photo: Andreas Flo/NTNUI Blits
Photo: Andreas Flo/NTNUI Blits(CC BY 4.0)
Our new board came into place on March 16 after an efficient general assembly. In this exclusive interview, we get to know the team that will steer the ship of NTNUI and guide us through another year of Hu and Hei!”
Photo: Andreas Flo/NTNUI Blits(CC BY 4.0)
Leader: Eirik Skagestad Størdal
Age: 25 years Study: Product Development and Production Group: A not very active member in the Tinde group, previously involved in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Other positions: This is actually my first proper position in NTNUI! Besides the main board, I also serve as the “Meeting and Representation Manager” in Moment, which is the political committee of NTNUI.
As the leader, Eirik is responsible for organizing the work within the Main Board and ensuring that they work towards their goals. He also represents NTNUI externally and participates in meetings with volunteer groups and other stakeholders NTNUI collaborates with.
Eirik enjoys having a lot of responsibility and working together with others towards common goals. He describes NTNUI as one of the best things about being a student in Trondheim and therefore felt compelled to seize the opportunity to become a leader. Eirik believes the position will be both educational and demanding, and he is particularly looking forward to working on major projects such as the upgrade of Dødens Dal and the new sports building.
A good memory from the time in NTNUI: I think this year’s group gathering was a lot of fun, so that has to be it.
Photo: Andreas Flo/NTNUI Blits(CC BY 4.0)
Deputy Leader: Ronja Pavall
Age: 21 years Study: Psychology (Bachelor) Group: Roundnet Other positions: Deaputy Leader Material, Board Member Moment, aktivCampus (promotion and activity team), and Board Member Blits, Board Member Roundnet. Former: Leader Blits, Event Manager for Veldedighetshelg (Charity Weekend), Para-sport Board Member.
The role of the Deputy Leader involves assisting both the leader and the rest of the board wherever needed. Ronja is responsible for managing the documents in NTNUI and primarily handles exemption applications, often in consultation with the rest of the Main Board.
Ronja enjoyed her work in the administration, but she wanted to be more involved in the association and contribute even more on an organizational level. Additionally, she believes this experience will be beneficial in her future career. Ronja thinks the position will be fun and educational, but also challenging, which she believes will work out fine in collaboration with “the great team” – the rest of the board. She is most excited about getting to know the rest of the Main Board better and meeting more people from the various groups.
A good memory from the time in NTNUI: Having vors with the current and previous Main Board members from Trondheim, Gjøvik, and Ålesund before Gudenes Natteliv this spring was a lot of fun! Or the spontaneous trip to Ålesund with others from the administration to play a football match at the Color Line Stadium against NTNUI Ålesund.
Photo: Andreas Flo/NTNUI Blits(CC BY 4.0)
Main Treasurer: Mads Fuglesang Øhra
Age: 20 years Study: Industrial Economics and Technology Management Group: Volleyball Other positions: Finance Committee, Board Memeber Moment, Volleyball team manager Former: Intro committee
The role of the Main Treasurer involves having control over and responsibility for the association’s funds. Mads follows up with and supports the treasurers of the various groups within the association, as well as managing the central accounting for NTNUI. Additionally, he serves as a sounding board for the Finance Manager.
Mads took on the position because he wants to contribute to the operation of “Norway’s best sports club”, work towards the best possible NTNUI, and get to know all of those who do important work for the association. He believes the time will be educational and hectic, with rewarding and meaningful tasks. He looks forward to long days at the Clubhouse with different people and Group Gatherings.
A good memory from the time in NTNUI: Training camp in Røros, and “blåtur” to Athens with the Finance Committee.
Photo: Andreas Flo/NTNUI Blits(CC BY 4.0)
Head of Economics: Julie Hansen Gleinsvåg
Age: 21 years Study: Economics and Administration Group: Swimming Group Other positions: Finance Committee, Treasurer Track Committee, and Board Member Blits Former: activeCampus promotion group, Intro Committee, Finance Manager Veldedighetshelg (Charity Weekend)
As the Head of Economics, Julie is responsible for ensuring a healthy financial operation within the club. She oversees budget allocations, follows up on support schemes, and manages financial collaborations and sponsorship agreements. She supports the treasurers of the groups and ensures, in general, that the groups have the conditions to conduct as much activity as possible with NTNUI’s financial resources.
Julie wanted new challenges and was eager to learn more about how the association operates both externally and internally. She believes the position will be very rewarding both socially and professionally. At times, it may be comprehensive and time-consuming, but she looks forward to challenging herself professionally and getting to know more wonderful and talented people in NTNUI.
A good memory from the time in NTNUI: It has to be either the spontaneous trip to Ålesund where we played a football match against NTNUI Ålesund at the Color Line Stadium, or the “blåtur” with the Finance Committee <3
Photo: Andreas Flo/NTNUI Blits(CC BY 4.0)
External Relations Manager: Mia Olden Larsen
Age: 26 years Study: Master’s in Exercise Physiology Other positions: Leader of Moment. Former: Deputy Leader of NTNUI, Deputy Leader Swimming, and Board Member Swimming.
As the External Relations Manager, Mia is responsible for ensuring NTNUI’s relationships with external stakeholders. She attends external meetings and advocates for NTNUI’s needs and desires.
Mia enjoyed her time as Deputy Leader of the Main Board last year and wanted to delve even deeper into external affairs. During the previous term, she discovered an interest in politics, especially sports politics, and therefore felt that this role “fit extremely well”.
Photo: Andreas Flo/NTNUI Blits(CC BY 4.0)
Material Manager: Taran Five
Age: 26 years Study: Ocean Resources (Master’s in Marine Biology) Group: Dance (Poledance and Hoop) and Calisthenics Other positions: Leader Material Committee and Leader of Active Campus. Former: Material Manager Main Board, Deputy Leader and activity Leader in activeCampus, Deputy Leader Event, and Board Member Veldedighetshelgen (Charity Weekend)
As the Material Manager in the Main Board, Taran is responsible for approving group/committee logos, clothing designs, and merchandise orders. She also oversees Shoppen, NTNUI’s online store, and all inventory and storage space.
Taran enjoyed her role as Material Manager so much last year that she wanted to continue this year as well. She finds it to be an exciting and challenging position where she can indulge her joy for organization and order. With experience in the role, Taran believes that this year she can “enjoy the chaos” in a whole different way and expects the position to be both cozy and hectic. She looks forward to all the little moments they will share at the Clubhouse and to celebrating May 17th together. Perhaps there will even be a Main Board vacation this summer!
A good memory from the time in NTNUI: It must be the Main Board vacation we had last year. We traveled around and visited each other from Molde to Tjøme. It was the best vacation ever. And of course, activeCampus is my little baby, so all the activeWeeks I’ve helped organize are very fond memories too.
Photo: Andreas Flo/NTNUI Blits(CC BY 4.0)
IT Manager: Andreas Flo
Age: 21 years Study: Computer Science Group: Fencing Other positions: Photographer and Deputy Leader Blits. Former: Intro Committee
Andreas’s task as IT Manager is to maintain order in all IT systems. He collaborates closely with NTNUI Sprint, Sit, and the rest of the Main Board to keep the systems organized and efficient.
Andreas was recommended to join the Intro Committee, and after shadowing the former IT Manager, Ole Marius, it felt natural to take over this role in the new Main Board. He is looking forward to meeting even more fantastic NTNUI members and collaborating with Sprint.
A good memory from the time in NTNUI: I’ve experienced a lot of fun with NTNUI, but I especially want to highlight all the exciting assignments I’ve had as a photographer in NTNUI Blits. I’ve had the opportunity to join Topptur and Frikjøring to Vassfjellet, taken pictures of Sailing from a RIB outside Skansen, captured many cool moments of various sports during SL23, and much much more. Additionally, I can’t forget to mention Group Gatherings and Gudenes Natteliv. These events are always incredibly fun!
Photo: Andreas Flo/NTNUI Blits(CC BY 4.0)
HR and Administration Manager: Emilie Sofie Eilertsen
Age: 21 years Study: Psychology (Bachelor) Group: Roundnet Other positions: Board Member Blits and Board Memeber Roundnet. Former: activeCampus promotion group and Promotion Leader Veldedighetshelgen (Charity Weekend).
The HR and Administration Manager is responsible for the follow-up of Admin and serves as their liaison between Admin and the Main Board. Her tasks include follow-up and work with the HSK groups and coach responsibilities.
Emilie wanted to join the Main Board because she is interested in working on the operation of NTNUI and wants to facilitate as much activity and good moments as possible. She looks forward to collaborating with all the wonderful people in NTNUI and working together with the rest of the Main Board.
A good memory from the time in NTNUI: One of my best memories must be the somewhat spontaneous football match trip to Ålesund and the many fun Admin gatherings and Group Gatherings we’ve had.
A good memory from the time in NTNUI: I have many fond memories from my time in NTNUI, but the very best ones are from Gudenes natteliv and Group Gatherings! It’s always nice to meet so many happy NTNUI members at once.
Photo: Andreas Flo/NTNUI Blits(CC BY 4.0)
Facilities Manager: Håkon Håve Smørvik
Age: 26 years Study: Teacher Education in English Group: Basketball Other positions: Board Member Basketball, team leader for NTNUI Geezez, and referee in Basketball.
Håkon has primary responsibility for NTNUI’s facilities, primarily focusing on Dødens Dal and its operations, as well as working on potential future facilities.
Håkon says he has gained a lot from NTNUI, and this position is a way to give a little back. He says it’s pretty cool to be part of leading Norway’s largest sports club and is especially looking forward to the opening of Helgasetr and NTNUI making its mark in this building.
A good memory from the time in NTNUI: First and foremost, all the people I’ve gotten to know through participating in sports at NTNUI. The best memory I have is from the SL (Sports Week) in autumn 2022 in Bergen after a long break without SL.
Summarized: Date: Saturday 16th of March 2024 Time: Admission from 10:00, start 11:00. Recommend setting aside the whole day. Location: A1 at the NTNU Business School (Adolf Øien building).Map here. Catering: Food will be served during the general assembly. For whom: The general assembly is for all members of NTNUI. If you have paid NTNUI membership and have valid membership in the membership system, you have the right to vote at the general assembly. All groups in NTNUI are required to attend, which means that all groups must present at least one representative.
The joy when you finally find the cabin. Photo: Asle Heide Vaskinn
In NTNUI’s column “Volunteer of the Month,” you get to meet some of the dedicated volunteers in NTNUI who contribute invaluable efforts. In February, you will meet the project manager in NTNUI Koiene, Ingunn Egeberg Vári.
Ingunn is Koienes’ great optimist. In no way is Ingunn lazy, neither in administrative matters nor physically. Ingunn is not afraid to take charge and sort things out. She also has great enthusiasm and curiosity for Koienes’ history, and is currently responsible for the jubilee book for Koiene’s 75th anniversary. Ingunn also chose to continue being part of the cabin committee last autumn, even though she knew she would be going on exchange to France this semester. Even though she has been in France, she participated digitally in most meetings.
– Runhild Aakre, board member Koiene
Facts about Ingunn
Age: 27 years old Study: Medicine Years in NTNUI: Since 2017 Group: Koiene and orienteering Voluntary position: Project Manager
How did you end up in NTNUI? I’ve been involved in orienteering since I was little, and as a student, you know that if you want to run, NTNUI has the largest community. When I first came to Trondheim, I found so many other things I wanted to do that orienteering wasn’t my top priority anymore, but after a little over a year, I wanted to come back and joined then!
How did you find your way to Koiene? I lived in the O-kitchens at Moholt, and I had been on some cabin trips that were fun. Additionally, I lived with some people in the cabin committee. I became curious about how things worked behind the scenes and eventually joined the committee.
Have you been studying since 2017? Actually, I started studying in 2015, initially focusing on physics and mathematics. I switched my studies around a bit, and now I’m in my fifth year of medical school. It’s been quite a journey!
Mandatory selfie at the top of Blåhøa, one of the many beautiful hikes from Kamtjønnkoia.
Wow, impressive! What position do you hold now? I’m the Project Manager. I started as the Information Officer, but I wanted to work more on the history I discovered about the Cabins, so I began with the jubilee narrative. It became so much work that I couldn’t juggle both roles as Information Officer and Project Manager. It was perfectly fine to make the change since roles in the cabin committee shift a bit according to needs.
How is it to combine responsibilities with studies, both in medical school and with the cabin committee? I actually find it manageable. Fortunately, a lot of the cabin committee work falls outside of the semester, which makes it easier to participate! That’s good to hear, it makes sense! It really comes down to priorities. If I’m not enthusiastic about something, I won’t perform well regardless. So, I think it’s better to invest time in responsibilities and focus on studies when I’m feeling motivated. There are periods when I’m really enthusiastic and just think about the project for weeks, but then I need to switch to something else, which could be studying.
Which cabin is your favorite then? Hmm, I think that’s a bit of a personal question. Is it appropriate to ask someone on the cabin committee that? Maybe not, but I had to try. Are there any cabins you’ve been to more than others? I’ve visited them all, and there’s one I haven’t stayed overnight at, just a day trip to set up mouse traps. They really just have to be experienced firsthand.
As on all cabin trips, entries are made in the cabin logbook, here at Kråklikåten. Photo: Asle Heide Vaskinn
What do you think about the label “Volunteer of the Month” or “Ildsjel” that has now been attached to you? Well, you know, in the context of cabins, we’ve had a couple of fire incidents, so I don’t want it to catch any more fire than it already has. Just kidding, but there are incredibly passionate individuals in various ways, so I feel that in cabin meetings, everyone is enthusiastic together, which fuels an even bigger fire! It also gives us the opportunity to showcase what we do in the cabins and try to spread the good message.
Do you have any recommendations for people who want to go on a cabin trip but are unsure which one to choose? The cabins are divided into different difficulty levels; some are easily accessible, while others may require more experience in hiking and camping. It’s also nice to visit a cabin that is suitable for the number of people you are traveling with. One that might be a good start, easy to find with good bus connections, but still gives you the feeling of being in the woods, is Rindalsløa. It could be a great start to an adventure!
You mentioned that you’re working on a 75th anniversary book, could you tell us a bit about it? It all started when I was new to the committee and went on a cabin trip, where I found some older booklets with stories and pictures. Reading through them, I was fascinated by the events that had taken place over the years, the different cabins that had existed, and the new ones that had been built. The more I read, the more I felt it would be a shame not to share this with people who are interested. Yes, there must have been a lot that has happened and changed over the years. I can choose how big the book should be and what limitations there might be; there are so many stories that you can’t tell them all anyway. All those books that are at the cabins, where people write every time they go on a trip, shouldn’t be replaced, so you almost have to go on a cabin trip and read the book there. Read it where it belongs.
It must be so fun to read about what people have experienced at the different cabins! What’s cool is that even when you read about events from many years ago, a lot of the same things come up; people getting lost, having parties, or bringing lady-visitors to the cabin!
Good ergonomic conditions as Holvassgamma is jacked up in connection with the replacement of a rotten bottom log. Photo: Lukas Feldman
What is your own best memory from your time in the cabins? A couple of things stand out. The days when there was a big volunteer effort at Holvassgamma this summer. In both June, there were ten days of volunteering, with 18 people stopping by. The atmosphere was incredible. I was there continuously for ten days, and it felt like I lived there. Another memory was when the most inaccessible cabin needed firewood; there were 15 of us filling sacks with firewood and hiking up to the cabin. Then we went back down to get food and overnight gear before hiking back up. It was over 25km, and it was pouring rain, but everyone remained positive! That’s quite an achievement! But it’s not just about volunteering. Two years ago, during Easter, my partner and I hiked between many different cabins. It’s important that even though you’re in the cabin committee, you still get to go on other trips than just volunteering, so I have many great hiking memories too!
What is your relationship with NTNUI’s colors? Over the years, I’ve become convinced that those are the right colors, and my mother was also in NTNUI. When I was little and we went on trips, she wore her old NTHI jacket. So I’m so used to the colors and that’s what NTNUI is, so it’s hard to imagine anything else. What did your mother participate in at NTNUI? Orienteering! But she also has pictures in photo albums showing that she went on cabin trips. Wow, that’s cool! Following in her footsteps then. Yes, I suppose I am!
The volunteer of the month is a regular column created by the promo team in collaboration with the photographers in NTNUI Blits. Would you like to nominate someone for the firebrand of the month? Send to blits-promo@ntnui.no
Text: Norun Kjerstad Photos: Mare Nyvoll & Norges Dykkerforbund
Photo: Mare Nyvoll
Facts about underwater rubgy
Conducted in a pool: 3.5-5m deep
6 players on each team
Up to 6 substitute players allowed.
Players wear swim caps with ear protection, diving masks with snorkels, and swim fins.
The ball sinks.
The goals are attached to the bottom of the pool
From the 16th to the 18th of February 2024, NTNUI-DG UVR (Underwater Rugby) organized the B-Series Cup in Stjørdal. We had a referee course on Friday, where everything went as planned except that part of it had to be conducted partially over Teams because the course leader was home sick.
The cup day started, in tradition, with the leader of DG jumping into the pool from the highest diving tower wearing a full tuxedo and chains. Several volunteers from DG helped with setup, the kiosk, and cleanup. They were a great help. We also had underwater rugby players with swimming bans in the secretariat to maintain order.
Photo: Mare Nyvoll
There were players from Kristiansund, Sandefjord, Ørlandet, Trondheim, and Tromsø participating, with several never having played in a cup before. This caused a shortage of some swimwear and equipment at the beginning, but the puzzle was eventually solved. As the number of players from each place varied, mixed teams were formed, except for Tromsø, which competed alone as SURK. Kristiansund and Ørlandet were grouped together as K-Ø, and Trondheim joined Sandefjord to form DG-Fjord-ÆN and DG-Fjord-2. There was great effort from all teams, and K-Ø took a commanding victory, while DG-Fjord-ÆN ended up in last place and won the wandering trophy. The trophy was engraved and sent home with the Sandefjord team, as an encouragement for revenge next year.
Photo: Norges Dykkeforbund
The newly trained referees were supposed to officiate entire matches with the help of two experienced referees. This went mostly smoothly, and when individual players were about to complain to the referee and realized the referee was one of their teammates, they kept quiet. Some of the novice referees still didn’t know how to use the signal system and whistle properly, so some confusion and unnecessary pauses occurred.
The award ceremony took place at Dypet (DG’s basement at Moholt) with pizza and leftover cakes from the kiosk. We had managed to make three times as much food for the kiosk as necessary, so it was good that it was all eaten. After a fantastic and slightly exhausting day, it ended perfectly with almost everyone continuing to the party.
Overall, the weekend was a great success, and we hope to repeat it next year. Join and try it!
