We are Northumbria Sport, the sport and activity arm of Northumbria University. We pride ourselves on our consistently high sporting achievements, while we remain inclusive to anyone who wants to get involved in sport.
We cater for all, from beginners looking to try a new sport to professionals seeking a competitive edge. We also have a fantastic volunteer and internship programme, social sport where you can meet new people and state of the art exercise facilities where you go if uni gets too stressful.
Sport Central, right in Newcastle city centre Northumbria University city campus, is our hub. There are many things you can do in our £30 million sports facility. Here are some of the highlights...
Get Fit
Our fitness membership is open to students, staff, alumni and the general public. It's more than you usual gym membership. Included in the price you get acces to a sauna and steam room, 25m pool, exercise classes, Brand new gym, health assessments and guidance from our Personal Trainers, who are always there to offer advice whenever you need it.
Play Sports
Sports Clubs are a great way to meet like-minded students while staying fit and healthy. We have a over 30 different sport clubs that you can join as well as Football and Netball leagues. If you're looking for something a bit more casual you can book squash, badminton and table tennis courts as well as Sports Halls for Futsal, 5-a-side, Netball and Basketball and outdoor pitches too!
Compete and Spectate
Many of our Clubs hae teams that compete in BUCS (British University and College Sports) Leagues. Our home venue is Sport Central and you can watch our teams for free every wednesday.
Leadership and Volunteering
Our Student Development Volunteer programme is award winning! You can get involved as a volunteer or intern in numerous opportunities across coaching, strength & conditioning, video analysis, media, marketing, events and even as part of the International Volunteer Zambia programme.
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