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Welcome to sportBU - its time to get Active!

If you like to play hard and you want to unleash your competitive spirit then you've come to the right place.

We've a fantastic range of activities and open to students, staff and the public.

That's because we believe sport is for all. You should find everything you need here, but you're always welcome to pop in and talk to our friendly team too.

We cater for all the sports and activities that you would expect to find, and we're constantly adding new ones to meet our members' interests.

sportBU is also a great way of socialising and meeting new people, so join in! We want everyone to get the sportBU buzz!

Thanks to Sport England we have a 'Free your Fitness' project aimed at getting more people involved in long-term participation in physical activities. Sign up to make the most of your time at BU in a happy and healthy way.

Download the sportBU brochure
Contact us

Tel: +44 (0) 1202 965012

In this section

Classes & programmes

At sportBU we offer a wide range of classes and programmes that are open to everyone.

Clothing

Feel and look like part of the team! How to purchase BU branded clothing.

Community sport & volunteering

Learn more about our holiday activities for children, plus volunteer with sportBU to gain experience, qualifications and give back to the local community.

Events

sportBU hold a number of events which range from badminton to dodgeball games, cricket to netball matches and rock climbing to skate park sessions.

Facilities

Find out more about the facilities sportBU has to offer.

Focus sports

sportBU has four focus sports: cricket, golf, tennis and volleyball.

'Free Your Fitness' Project 2011-2014

sportBU has been given funding from Sports England to increase participation in sports.

Memberships

We have four membership types designed to suit your needs.

New facilities for 2012

Taking steps to improve the sport and fitness experience at sportBU.

Opening times

Opening hours for the gym and other sportBU facilities.

People

Meet the sportBU team.

Prices

Please see our price list for 2010/11.

Recreational sport

Get involved with social and intramural sport across the University. The emphasis is on fun and friendship with a competitive edge!

Scholarships

Here are some details of our scholarships that are available to talented athletes.

Sports Training & Education Programme

sportBU has developed a comprehensive sports training and education programme to enable coaches/athletes/students at any level to develop their professional skills and qualifications.

Strength & conditioning

Strength and conditioning is a service offered to all our sports teams and external clubs designed to improve performance.

Varsity sports

Information about the opportunities offered for students to compete in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions.