About Us

 

 

Kickstart your fitness journey with Northumbria Sport to get active on campus, your way! 

 

We are Northumbria Sport, the sport and physical activity arm of Northumbria University and we are committed to student wellbeing and ensuring students can access a wide variety of sport and physical activities within our two impressive sport facilities. Sport Central based at City Campus which boasts state-of-the-art gym, studio, six lane 25m swimming pool, sauna, steam room, four sports halls and climbing wall. Coach Lane Sports Ground based at Coach Lane Campus has a sports hall, 3 multipurpose artificial pitches and four grass pitches accommodating a range of sports such as American Football, Hockey, Lacrosse, Football, Rugby Union, and Rugby League.  

 

GET FIT

Our fitness membership is open to students, staff, alumni and the general public. Included in the price is access to the state-of-the-art gym, group exercise classes, 25m swimming pool, sauna, steam room, health assessments and guidance from our Personal Trainers, who are always there to offer advice whenever you need it. 

See Our Membership Options here, including special deals for new students! 

 

 

SPORT CLUBS

Our clubs offer a welcoming environment to meet like-minded people, stay active, develop sporting skills and be part of a supportive and social community. 

We have 34 sports clubs available to join and over 75 teams that compete in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. 

 

TRAIN

Don’t want to commit to weekly BUCS fixtures but still want to be part of a club? Enjoy regular coached sessions that focus on individual improvement with some self-funded competitive opportunities. 

  

COMPETE

Suitable for anyone who enjoys competition against other university teams and wants to improve their performance. You’ll get to enjoy regular coached sessions, with a focus on performance as well as taking part in regular BUCS fixtures. 

 

PERFORM

This program makes up of our Focus Sports and Scholarship offering and includes high quality coaching, support services, regular fixtures and requires a high volume of commitment. 

 

INTRAMURAL LEAGUES

Our Intramural Leagues are a great way to get involved in friendly competition with other Northumbria students. 

 

TRY SOMETHING NEW WITH JUST TRY

Want to learn something new? Our Just TRY programme is ideal for those who want to try a sport for the first time or want to gain skills. 

  

MEET NEW PEOPLE WITH JUST PLAY

Get active and make new friends with our weekly Just PLAY sessions on campus. They are free to book on to and are open to all students and all abilities. 

 

KEEP IT CASUAL WITH JUST HIRE

Why not mix up your routine with an indoor Just HIRE booking or book one of our outdoor pitches at Coach Lane Sports Ground to play a sport of your choice. Book online via our NU Sport app. 

 

VOLUNTEERING & INTERNSHIPS

Our programmes are students centred, and we have volunteer and internship opportunities available in roles including club committees, coaching, marketing, strength and conditioning, and even as part of the International Volunteer Zambia programme. Find out more about our award-winning Student Development Volunteer programme. 

 

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