Welcome Week 2024
Discover a world of sport and fitness opportunities available to students at the University of Birmingham
Welcome to the University of Birmingham
This Welcome Week, discover everything UoB Sport & Fitness offers from classes to Campus League to recreational sport, there’s something for everyone. Get involved, and join the pride.
The power of sport to motivate and inspire goes so much further than sporting ability. From keeping fit and leading healthy balanced lifestyles, to learning a new activity, you will never have a better opportunity to get involved, have fun and make new friends.
With sports clubs, the gym, classes, recreational sports teams and competitive national leagues, sport at University can often seem daunting. We hope that our wide range of events will give you the opportunity to find out everything you need to know to make your decision.
Tiverton Gym Memberships
Sport & Fitness Gym Memberships
Clubs Trials and Tasters
Sport & Fitness Club
The Sport & Fitness Club is home to our amazing, state-of-the-art facilities, and our 62 clubs, and it’s located right here on campus!
Whether you’re looking to purchase a membership to join the gym, swim or play some squash, or are looking to hire some courts, this is the place to be.
Tiverton Gym
Our exclusive student-only gym located on Tiverton Road in Selly Oak, (recently transformed!) bringing you a brand new space focused on strength and functional training.
A range of memberships are available to purchase.
Campus League
Campus League hosts UoB’s internal weekly social sport leagues, held throughout Terms one and two of the academic year.
Enter as part of an existing departmental team, society, halls, or simply just as a group of friends! We will also host Campus League tasters, so you can meet others looking to form a team!
Active Residences
Active Residences is a free sports and exercise programme exclusively for students living in halls!
Join us for yoga, Pilates, tennis, badminton, and much more happening all over campus and accommodation sites.
Get active, socialise, and boost your mental and physical wellbeing.
Sports Clubs
With 63 sports to choose from, there is something for everyone, no matter your current ability level is! From Basketball to Ultimate Frisbee, you’re sure to find a sport you love.
Whether you’re already playing at national level or you’re looking to start a new sport, it’s the perfect opportunity to discover your sporting passion.
Events and Activities
Campus League open for bookings
Monday 16 September 2024, 12.00pm
Bookings for Campus League are open for bookings at 12.00pm! Download the Sport & Fitness app to book.
Pop-Up Games
Saturday 21 September, 1.00pm – 5.00pm
The Vale and Pritchatts Park
Designed specifically for UoB students living in University and partner-owned accommodation.
Sport & Fitness Fair
Tuesday 24 September, 9.00am – 4.00pm
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness Centre
Join us at Sport & Fitness to discover how you can start or continue your sporting journey, socially or competitively. With 62 sports to choose from and a huge range of fitness opportunities, there really is something for everyone.
Our sports fair will give you the opportunity to meet the clubs, sign up for trials and see the vast range of teams that compete for UoB.
Don’t forget, if you are interested in joining one or more sports clubs, please register your interest on their club webpage.
Low Sensory Hour
To ensure our fair is inclusive and accessible, the first hour (9.00am – 10.00am) will be a low sensory hour. No music will be playing, lights in the Munrow Arena will be dimmed, and there will be optional interactions with fair stands.
Explore Sport & Fitness
Students also have the opportunity to explore our state-of-the-art Sport & Fitness centre on the day. Tours will be self-guided. Head over to our memberships stand at Sports Fair to grab yourself a self-guided tour map and chat to the team.
Climbing Taster Sessions
Tuesday 24 September, various times
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness Centre
We have six Welcome Week climbing taster sessions available to book throughout the day.
Learn the basics of safe climbing movements on indoor walls, the correct fitting of a harness and how to tie into the rope. Beginners and experienced climbers welcome.
The taster sessions are 45 minutes long and are available for £1. Adults only (18+)
Follow the link to create an account and enroll in a session.
New Balance Sizing Day
Wednesday 20 September, 10am – 4pm
Sport & Fitness Centre, Slater Hall
New Balance will be here in the Slater Hall. This is your chance to try on New Balance kit and order on site.
Campus League Taster Sessions
Wednesday 25 September – Tuesday 1 October 2024
Head over to the Campus League webpage to find more information on our Campus League Taster Sessions.
Intro to Tennis Session
Wednesday 25 September, 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Tennis Courts, Bournbrook Pitches
Learn beginners’ tennis skills in a relaxed, social & fun session with Jack and friendly student activators! Tennis courts are outdoors, please wear suitable clothes & trainers.
Active Residences is designed specifically for UoB students living in University and partner-owned accommodation.
Sport & Fitness at the Wellbeing Marquee
Various days throughout Welcome Week
Wellbeing Marquee, Green Heart
Join us in the Wellbeing Marquee on the Green Heart for a variety of free activities. You do not need to register, simply show up and get involved!
SESSIONS AVAILABLE
Casual Badminton and Netball – 11am-12.30pm, Wednesday 21 September
Pilates – 4-5pm, Tuesday 20 September
Yoga – 4-5pm, Thursday 22 September
Just Play Badminton
Thursday 26 September, 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness
Just turn up and play badminton! Get active, meet new people, and try something new! Please wear activewear & trainers, everything else is provided. All abilities welcome!
Designed specifically for UoB students living in University and partner-owned accommodation.
Yoga – Active Residences
Thursday 21 September, 6pm – 6.40pm
Hampton Room, Chamberlain Tower, The Vale
40min Yoga with Eniko – De-stress with slow movements & relaxing breathing exercises to improve strength, flexibility & balance. Beginners welcome!
Active Residences is designed specifically for UoB students living in University and partner-owned accommodation.
Pilates – Active Residences
Thursday 21 September, 6.50pm – 7.20pm
Hampton Room, Chamberlain Tower, The Vale
30min Pilates with Eniko – a short class low intensity class to strengthen & tone muscles using slow controlled movements & breath. Beginners welcome!
Active Residences is designed specifically for UoB students living in University and partner-owned accommodation.
Pilates – Active Residences
Friday 22 September, 2pm – 2.40pm
Hampton Room, Chamberlain Tower, The Vale
40min Pilates with Elena – a short class low intensity class to strengthen & tone muscles using slow controlled movements & breath. Beginners welcome!
Active Residences is designed specifically for UoB students living in University and partner-owned accommodation.
Campus League Trials and Tasters
Week commencing 25 September
Join our Campus League representatives for Campus League taster sessions during Week 1 of term. Campus League tasters are a great way for students to meet new people and find teammates for the year ahead! This page will be updated with all the sport specific taster session timings, so remember to check here for further updates.
Campus League bookings close
Monday 2 October, 9am
Bookings for all Campus Leagues will close on Monday 2 October at 9am. Please ensure your booking is completed before this date to guarantee to your place in Campus League.
Frequently Asked Questions
University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness Club is located in the south-east corner of campus.
For details on how to get there please refer to building O7 on the Campus Map.
University of Birmingham offers memberships at both the Sport & Fitness Club on campus (gym, swim, squash) and Tiverton Gym, on Tiverton Road in Selly Oak (gym only).
Student memberships must be purchased online, you will not be able to buy a membership from reception. All memberships are subject to availability.
You will be able to join and pay membership for all clubs online. Sport & Fitness Fair is taking place on Tuesday 24 September, which is your opportunity to chat with clubs and find out more.
You can also sign up at the fair to find out more information about training times, how to book onto tasters or trials and other key information.
Yes, there will be opportunities across all our clubs to trial a sport before joining. Follow the clubs you are interested in on social media or register your interest on their club page for further information.
Yes, there will be opportunities across all our clubs to trial a sport before officially joining. There will also be Campus League Tasters if you are not sure whether to trial.
No. Most clubs do where they can, or will have some sessions on Campus as well as using external facilities where this isn’t possible. Some of these include Skiing, Sailing, Windsurfing, Equestrian, Snooker & Pool and Mountaineering. Local facilities are used that are easily accessible/walkable or transport is provided.
Membership fees vary between each club. This covers a range of things including training and match fees, equipment, transport and insurance.
BUCS stands for British Universities and Colleges Sport and is the National Governing Body of University sport in the UK. A lot of clubs compete in BUCS leagues and competitions against other Universities.
Active Residences is a sport and exercise programme designed specifically and exclusively for University of Birmingham students living in University and partner-owned accommodation.
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never played sport or exercised before; there’s something for everyone and it’s right on your doorstep.