News

21 September 2020 | Northumbria University

The wait is finally over as sport and activity returns to Northumbria campus! It’s been a long 6 months since Sport Central closed its doors back in late March but this week a glimpse of...

18 September 2020 | Northumbria University

The wait is finally over as Sport Central is set to reopen the gym and pool on Saturday 19th September.

11 September 2020 | Northumbria University

We are extremely disappointed not to be able to reopen and welcome back members and users to the gym and pool as planned.  We will not be able to confirm a reopening date until later...

31 August 2020 | Northumbria University

IMPORTANT UPDATE | Due to unforeseen circumstances Sport Central will not reopen on Tuesday 1st September as planned.

25 August 2020 | Jen Rudin

From the 1st September the Sport Central Gym and Pool will open. As you’d expect there are a few changes that we have made to help keep you safe, but we’ve tried to keep everything as...

24 August 2020 | Rachel Owers

Are you considering volunteering or looking for paid opportunities to fit around your studies? Our sport leadership programme aims to kick start your career by offering a wide...

21 July 2020 | Jen Rudin

We are now pleased to confirm that the Sport Central Gym and Swimming Pool will reopen on 1st September 2020 as part of the University campus reopening plan.  

5 June 2020 | Jen Rudin

In light of the developing situation and government guidelines around COVID-19 we made the decision to cease all of our upcoming sport activity and close both our Sport Facilities (Sport...

15 May 2020 | Jen Rudin

Northumbria University are supporting UK Anti-Doping’s ‘Clean in Quarantine’ campaign as part of Clean Sport Week 2020.

19 March 2020 | Jen Rudin

We have pulled together a number of FAQs in responce to the decision to close Sport Central and Coach Lane Sports Centre on Friday 20 March 2020 

16 March 2020 | Jen Rudin

Message from Student Sport Manager, Heather Steel

13 March 2020 | Jen Rudin

COVID-19 Update | Sport Central & Coach Lane Sports Centre Updated 13 March 2020

28 January 2020 | Mimi Hawley-Green

Jitsu outline their progress and success from semester 1. 

16 January 2020

Northumbria’s Head of Aquatics, Louise Graham reflects on her active 2019. Having personal and clear reasons to improve her health and a simple mantra of MOVE MORE, EAT LESS helped keep her...

18 December 2019 | Mimi Hawley-Green

Student Placement Intern, Mimi Hawley-Green tells us how she likes to take a fitness ‘time-out’ over Christmas…