The associations

24 hour challenge

Ever since 1984, ESIGELEC has taken part in the 24 hour Rouen Powerboat Race. This inshore competition takes place on the river Seine around the Ile Lacroix and brings teams together from lots of different nationalities. The association ended 2008 as world endurance champions in class 1 after events in Poland in July and Egypt in October.

During the 46th edition, on 2 and 3 May 2009, the students steered ESIGELEC to victory in the S850 class 1 category. Every year the results prove that a team of student engineers (drivers, mechanics, on supply vessels) is capable of competing at the highest level of competition.
For more information go to : http://www.defi24h.fr/

"Captive" video club

Captive, the ESIGELEC video club, films or photographs events which take place at the school. This can mean sporting events (TEIN tournament, 24 hour Challenge, EDHEC Cup), parties or annual get togethers (the Gala). Captive also make short films where members of the club become director, screenwriter, actor and stunt person all at the same time, as well as a monthly video magazine which is shown in the amphitheatre. From a technical point of view, you will learn how to master editing software (video and photo) and special effects.

See the video magazine at : http://esigcaptive.free.fr

4L Trophy

Race from Paris to Marrakech in a Renault 4L on a 6000 km journey. Your mission - the distribution of school equipment to Moroccan children.

The rules are simple, race in stages, covering as few kilometres as possible – this is not about speed. It’s an extraordinary human adventure where endurance, helping each other and generosity are de rigueur.

See some great photos at :http://esig4l.esigelec.fr

The Sports Club (BDS)

Rugby, football, volleyball, basketball… the Binouzours offer dozens of activities throughout the year. Either competitively or just for fun, Thursday afternoons are when it all happens. We are also heavily involved in student events such as the TEIN or the EDHEC Cup. The club also offers trips (tree climbing, roller skating tours) and attends matches in support of local sports teams (basketball, hockey, rugby). Our team is made up of many motivated members who will show you the true value of sport.

More information at : http://binouzours.esigelec.free.fr/

The Africa Club

The CLUB AFRIQUE at ESIGELEC is a way to welcome new students from Africa and help them to integrate into French life and organise the different things they need to do related with the school.

It is also a dynamic environment open to people of all nationalities that have an interest in Africa. Different events throughout the year such as meals, conferences, performances by African artists and of course the traditional African Cultural Week, enable its members to discover and share their love for the continent.

ESIGELECTRONIX

The association is split into two parts – the electronics club, which enables students to assemble projects using the club’s equipment; and the E=M6 club whose objective is to participate in the French Eurobot Cup. Students from ESIGELEC were competing for the 15th year in 2009 and the team came a respectable 42nd out of 192 teams in the competition, which took place 20 to 23 May at La Ferté-Bernard

Sailing Club – EDHEC Cup

The ESIGELEC Sailing Club acquitted themselves well during the 41st EDHEC Cup in La Rochelle and the team managed to grab 7th place in the Grand Surprise event.

The ESIGELEC boat finished 7th out of 45 participants in the general rankings at the end of the week’s racing.

S.T.O.P.

Prevention & solidarity

The STOP Association at ESIGELEC has been in existence since 2000. Its main objective is to raise awareness among young people about the dangers of alcohol. During student parties, STOP carries out prevention activities initially and at the end of the evening, provides blood alcohol content tests. However, STOP doesn’t limit itself to prevention. The association is also focusing on people with disabilities. In partnership with an association from Rouen, STOP collects plastic bottle caps (from water bottles, milk bottles, etc). This year, the collection has been forwarded to the ‘One cap, one smile’ association which helps with the purchase of wheelchairs.

The BDA

The BDA organises events for ESIGELEC and runs the school common room where you will always be welcome.

CLUB FREE DOM – CARRIBEAN CLUB

This club brings students from the overseas French territories together. Their aim is to help other students and staff members discover their cultures through traditional dishes, cakes, and sharing the warmth of traditional song.

This year, the students have set up a newspaper called ‘Islands in the sun’, which is published each month. It highlights and shares Caribbean culture and information.

The music club

A totally reorganised space with a refurbished piano, working drum kit and sound system – the music club is looking forward to seeing you.

ESIG’KARTING

The aim of this association is to represent ESIGELEC at the different student Karting competitions. It also enables lovers of the sport to get together in the evening or afternoon on tracks throughout the region.

The main objective this year was taking part in the ESSEC 24 hour karting race on 16 and 17 May. ESIG’KARTING finished in 16th position out of 31 participants.

ESIG’GALA

28 March saw the organisation of the Annual ESIGELEC Gala in the schools grounds. There was a fantastic, festive atmosphere and sophisticated decor which the thousand or so visitors obviously enjoyed. The organisers kept their promise and stepped up to the challenge admirably