Football is one of Northumbria’s biggest sports with opportunities to play at any level! Football is also one of Northumbria’s 6 Focus sports with a great reputation, both the Men’s and Women’s 1st teams won the league last year- the Women going on to complete the league and cup double!
There are many options for you get involved whether that’s playing competitively in BUCS, developing your skills or even just having a kick about with your mates.
Football offers:
- 3 (Men’s) BUCS Teams and 3 (Women’s) BUCS teams
- Development training sessions
- On campus 7 a-side and 11 a-side Football Leagues
- Social Sport sessions
It is important to note that Women’s Football and Futsal comes under the same banner and women’s membership includes Futsal too!
In terms of Futsal the Women have won BUCS gold a record 6 times and last year did one better completing the league and cup double. Again, breaking records becoming the first university to complete the Football and Futsal double double!
On top of all the fun you’ll have competing and training, you’ll enjoy a variety of social events organised by the club making it the perfect opportunity to play the sport you love while having a great time and making new friends.
Club costs:
Teams that compete in BUCS will have coached training sessions, travel and use of playing kit included in their membership fee.
Mens:
Football Club (BUCS): £130
Football Club (Development): £50
Futsal (BUCS): £140
SEMESTER 2 ONLY
Football Club (Development): £25
Womens:
Football (& Futsal) (BUCS): £150
Football (BUCS): £100
For those wanting to compete in BUCS you should attend a trial session, should you be successful you will be given a BUCS card. You should take this to reception to purchase your Football Club (BUCS) membership.
Training Times & Venue
Football M1:
Monday: 18:30 - 20:00, Coach Lane Sports Centre, 3G Pitch
Football M2/M3:
Monday: 17:00 - 18:30, Coach Lane Sports Centre, 3G Pitch
Football M1/M2/M3
Friday: 20:00 - 21:00, Coach Lane Sports Centre, 3G Pitch
Development Football Mens
Friday: 17:00 - 18:30, Coach Lane Sports Centre, 3G Pitch
Football W1/W2:
Monday: 20:00 - 22:00, Coach Lane Sports Centre, 3G Pitch
Football W3:
Friday: 18:30 - 20:00, Coach Lane Sports Centre, 3G Pitch
Key Contacts
Men's Head Coach: Derek Forrest
Men's Club President: Elliot Watson
Women's Head Coach: Becky Langley
Women's Club President: Rachel Woolston