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Welcome Week 2023
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, you can discover everything UoB Sport & Fitness has to offer from classes to Campus League to recreational sport, there is 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 a daunting beast. How do you know where to start? What if you just want to try something out to see if you like it? What if you don’t get into a team? These are all thoughts that may cross your minds during Welcome Week. 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
Show arounds are available to take a look around Sport & Fitness. Please enquire at reception or book via the link below!
Events and Activities
Campus League Bookings go live!
Friday 15 September, 1pm
Bookings for all Campus Leagues go live on Friday 15 September at 1pm.
To book your team’s space for Term 1, login to our booking system using your University email address, resetting your pin if required. In the ‘What’s on at University of Birmingham section’, search for the date of the first fixture of the league you require (details on the Campus League page) When booking and paying for your place, please ensure you enter your team name in the additional information section of your booking.
If you have any queries about booking, please email us!
Sport & Fitness Fair
Tuesday 19 September, 9am – 4pm
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness Centre
Join us at Sport & Fitness to discover how you can start or continue your sporting journey, socially or competitively at the University of Birmingham. With 58 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. They will then contact you with further info regarding training times, membership details, and trials/taster sessions.
Low Sensory Hour
To ensure our fair is as inclusive and accessible as possible to all, the first hour of the fair this year 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 will also have the opportunity to explore our extensive and 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 19 September, various sessions.
Sport & Fitness Centre
45 minute Climbing Taster sessions with our Climbing Instructor, Geo
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! Climbing taster sessions are only £1.
£1 classes at Sport and Fitness! National Fitness Day special
Wednesday 20 September, all day!
Sport & Fitness Centre
Join our group exercise instructors to celebrate National Fitness Day by coming along to our £1 classes!
All classes on the 20 September will cost only £1, with a huge variety of timetabled classes to choose from. Come to Sport and Fitness to try something new, or find a little bit of home here by attending one of your regular classes at Sport and Fitness!
All classes are inclusive of all abilities, so whether you’re new to classes or a weekly attendee, we look forward to seeing you!
Download the UB Sport and Fitness app from your app store in preparation for Welcome Week, where you will be able to login with your University email address.
Cardio Class – Active Residences
Wednesday 20 September, 5.30pm – 6pm
Hampton Room, Chamberlain Tower, The Vale
30min Cardio Circuits with Helen – Short cardio burst exercises with interval breaks to improve strength & fitness. Beginners welcome!
Active Residences is designed specifically for UoB students living in University and partner-owned accommodation.
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.
Intro to Tennis Session – Active Residences
Wednesday 20 September, 5.30pm – 6.30pm
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 led by our expert instructors. 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
Pritchatts Park Sports Fair
Thursday 21 September, 11am – 1.30pm
Pritchatts Park Accomodation
Staying at Pritchatts Park and missed our Sports Fair? Not a problem, Pritchatts Park Sports Fair will bring everything sport to you!
Join us for interactive activities, games, and sports club demos.
Just Play Badminton
Thursday 21 September, 5pm – 6pm
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!
Active Residences is 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 membership at 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 and Fitness Fair is happening on Tuesday 20 September, which is your opportunity to chat to clubs and find out more.
You can also sign up at the fair to find out more information about training times, how to book on to tasters or trials and find out 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.