FIND OUT ABOUT MEMBERSHIPS, PROGRAMMES, AND EVENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL.
Contents.
1 WELCOME
Access to on-demand fitness classes, timetables and facility information
MEMBERSHIPS
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2 FACILITIES
Choose the membership and access you need, for the activities you want
Sport, Exercise and Health is part of a network of facilities across Bristol
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4 PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES
Free, inclusive and beginner-friendly social sport and fitness sessions
5 PROGRAMMES
Volunteer, challenge yourself in the Run Series. join a club or book in at the Clinic!
We have a dedicated team of staff to help you achieve your full potential
WelcometoSport,Exerciseand HealthatUniversityofBristol.
Whether you want to represent the University in national competition, take a yoga class with your friends, or volunteer in your local community, online or in-person, you’ll find something here for you.
The positive impacts of sport and physical activity are far-reaching. From maintaining good mental and physical wellbeing, to enhancing your CV and meeting new people, there are so many reasons to get involved during your time at university.
Here at Bristol, sport and activity is more than just a one off sessionit’s feeling a part of something and being a part of a student body that is passionate about living life well.
Our division’s vision is to support an active community for all. We believe that physical activity and sports bring people together, equipping them with skills and experiences that transform lives.
Sport,ExerciseandHealth.
DEVELOPING ACTIVE COMMUNITIES
IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Increase the physical activity levels of our University community, driven by focus on health and wellbeing.
SUPPORT TO THRIVE DEVELOP BELONGING
Provide an inspirational and inclusive sport and physical activity service, which allows everyone across our community to reach their potential.
Use the power of sport and physical activity to enable our community to meet like minded people, develop lifelong friendships and build connection with the University.
Wepromisetodevelopactivecommunitiesbytaking aconsidered,holisticapproach:
We offer health and physical activity opportunities to educate and increase participation in sport and physical activity.
Our programmes are designed to be fun, beneficial and engaging - and through different ability options, allow you to join in at the level that’s right for you.
For students looking to develop a sporting future, elite sport services and programmes are available to enable and support our athletes to reach their true sporting potential.
We only pursue partnerships that encourage our communities’ development and social opportunities.
We celebrate your success - across all of our active communities.
We create and support personal development, well-being and educational programmes for our active communities.
"I'm always delighted to welcome students to Sport, Exercise and Health at Bristol. Whether it's in the gym, as Sport Volunteers or competing in BUCS, I look forward to having them in our #WeAreBristol community"
MATT BIRCH DIRECTOR OF SPORT
“I am passionate about promoting a welcoming and inclusive sporting community at the University, ensuring that physical activity is accessible for all students, regardless of their level, while supporting those who wish to excel.”
ELLA LOVIBOND
SU SPORT AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Downloadthe Activeapp.
Appfeatures:
In-app booking
Timetables
On-demand classes
Regular news & updates
Facility scan-in access
Memberships.
CHOOSE THE ACCESS YOU NEED FOR THE ACTIVITIES YOU WANT. UPGRADE ANYTIME.
The Active Connect membership provides a 30% discount on all Pay-As-YouGo activities across the University’s sports facilities.
You'll get additional access on our app and 7 days' advance booking online booking.
ONE-OFF ANNUAL COST: ACTIVE CONNECT
Annual - £30
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Discounted* access to facilities
Discounted* merchandise
Discounted* Sports Medicine Clinic appointments
Discounted* personal training
Discounts includedwithall membership types*
*Discount dependent on type of membership
ACTIVE CHOICE
All Active Connect benefits, plus ONEof the following:
Swimming
Fitness classes
Off-peak gym
Anytime gym*
Bookingrights: 8 days in advance
ACTIVE CHOICE:
Annual - £159
Quarterly - £65
Monthly (direct debit) - £18.50**
ANYTIME GYM OPTION:
Annual - £199
Quarterly - £89
Monthly (direct debit) - £22.99**
ACTIVE COMPLETE
All Active Connect benefits, plus ALL of the following:
Anytime gym, fitness classes and swimming
50% off indoor tennis court hire
Free online events via the app, plus further app access Free BUCS UNIversal pass
Bookingrights:10daysin advance
bristol.ac.uk/sport/memberships
PRICES:
Annual - £249
Quarterly - £110
Monthly (direct debit) - £28.99**
*additional fees apply **plus a joining fee
Facilitymap.
Our facilities are located across Bristol, so you’re never far from somewhere you can get active!
Ourfacilities.
IndoorSportsCentre
In January 2023, we invested £210,000 in new gym equipment at the Indoor Sports Centre, which includes energysaving, self-powered cardiovascular machines, maintaining it as one of the best-equipped gyms in the South West.
The Sports Hall is home to club training and competition, and social sport.
Fitness classes take place across three purpose-built studios at the Indoor Sports Centre. There are more than 50 classes to choose from every week, available with a membership or pay-asyou-go.
SwimmingPool
Our 25m pool is located in the Bristol SU building and available to students, staff and the general public via a membership or pay-as-you-go.
Swimming lessons for adults are on offer for those who would like to learn or improve their swimming ability.
The pool is also home to student club activity including Swim and Water Polo, Synchronised Swimming and Canoe!
SaltfordBoatHouse
The University of Bristol Boat Club is located halfway between Bristol and Bath on the banks of the River Avon.
bristol.ac.uk/sport/facilities
CoombeDing
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BristolSU&StokeBishopresidences
Many of our activities take place in non-sport University buildings. Our popular B:Active sessions take place in the Richmond Building and at Stoke Bishop.
bristol.ac.uk/sport/facilities
B:Active
B:Active is a programme of group fitness and social sport sessions, exclusively for Bristol students. Sessions take place in various locations across campus including, the Indoor Sports Centre, the Richmond Building, University residences and more.
You don’t need a sports membership to join B:Active sessions - all sessions are free and you can come along to as many sessions as you like!
bristol.ac.uk/sport/bactive
OtherProgrammes.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR RANGE OF PROGRAMMES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL.
GameChangers.
SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING
GameChangers
Sports leadership and volunteering. Develop skills. Gain experience, Boost employability. Build a community.
Volunteer in sport and physical activity in a range of areas including coaching, officiating and community outreach.
In-person and online opportunities throughout the year to fit flexibly around your studies.
Use your Game Changers volunteering hours for the Bristol PLUS Award!
bristol.ac.uk/sport/participate/game-changers
HealthyMindsProgramme
A bespoke, user-led programme which aims to help students who are experiencing mental health difficulties, by: supporting them in a varied programme of physical activity to improve the way they feel significant reducing barriers to activity supporting long-term habit creation
Students can be referred to Healthy Minds by Student Health. If you are coming to University with a history of mental wellbeing difficulties, please contact the Student Health team.
We boast a 100% improvement rate in wellbeing for all participants that engage in the programme.
bristol.ac.uk/sport/health-wellbeing/healthy-minds
Women-Onlyopportunities
Developed with input directly from our students, our women-only swim and gym sessions aim to provide a dedicated and supportive space for our female-identifying community to pursue physical activity and wellbeing.
“Going to the women-only gym sessions has given me the opportunity to try new things in the gym. The atmosphere is so welcoming”.
“Women-Only Swim felt like a safe space for women’s sport and improved my fitness”.
"2024 is the second year in a row I have participated in the Bristol Run Series, and love the encouragement from the Run Series team. Events are well-organised and the discounted entry is a huge motivator to get involved."
Student,Participant 2023, 2024
BristolRunSeries
The Bristol Run Series comprises a number of virtual and in-person events taking place between November and July, and is designed to get you active, wherever you are in the World!
Information on the current Series, including access to the Support Hub (full of training resources!) and community Facebook group, is available on our app and website.
Find out more an
bristol.ac.uk/sport/events/Run-Series
Credit: FineTime Photography
Intramural.
A FUN, SOCIAL, MULTI-SPORT PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS WHO JUST WANT TO TURN UP AND PLAY. DO THE SPORTS YOU LOVE WITHOUT THE PRESSURE TO TRAIN REGULARLY!
Over2000players.250teams.
2024/25 sports:
Netball
Basketball
6/7/8/11-a-side Football
Volleyball
Badminton
Cricket
Tennis
Rugby
All of these sports are mixed-gender and are played to mixed abilities, so absolutely everyone is welcome!
bristolsu.org.uk/student-groups/intramural-sport
StudentSportsClubsandSocieties.
MANY STUDENT SPORT CLUBS RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL
COACHING SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO PRIME-TIME TRAINING SLOTS ACROSS ALL OF OUR FACILITIES:
American Football
Archery
Athletics and Cross Country
Badminton
Basketball
Boat
Canoe
Cheerleading
Cricket
Cycling
Fencing
Football (Men's)
Football (Women's)
Futsal
Hockey (Men's)
Hockey (Women's)
Lacrosse (Women’s)
Lacrosse (Men's and Mixed)
Lifesaving
Muay Thai
Netball
Rugby (Men's)
Rugby (Women's)
Rugby League
Sailing
Snow Sports
Swim and Waterpolo
Synchronised Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Trampoline
Triathlon and Pentathlon
Volleyball
Ultimate Frisbee
There are over 70 Bristol SU Sport Clubs at Bristol. Find out more about all of the sports available on the Bristol SU website.
SportsMedicineClinic.
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO ALL PHYSIOTHEARPY, OSTEOPATHY, MASSAGE
Our multi-disciplinary sports medicine team provide a range of services to improve function and prevent injury. We work with our whole community, from the everyday athlete to the highest level of performance sport. Find us at the Indoor Sports Centre and Coombe Dingle Sports Complex.
Free10-minutevirtual'openclinic' appointmentsavailable.
Discounted pricesfor students
SERVICES:
Physiotherapy
Osteopathy
Sports massage
Sports nutrition
bristol.ac.uk/sport/Facilities/Clinic
Performance Sport.
A TOP 10 UNIVERSITY FOR PERFORMANCE SPORT IN THE UK
Our dedicated team of coaches and support staff will help you train, compete and achieve your full sporting potential.
Scholarships.
Vice-ChancellorScholarship(newstudents)
MaroonScholarship(currentstudents)
Maroon Scholarship Athletes are nominated by Head Coaches across Boat, Hockey (Men's and Women's), Rugby (Men's and Women’s), Football (Men’s), Netball and Tennis. Recipients of a Maroon Scholarship benefit from additional support, training and mentoring with our Performance Staff team.
Receiving the VC scholarship and being in the performance squad has allowed me to meet likeminded individuals to share experiences and support each other throughout our dual careers as student-athletes. The performance staff have been excellent in supporting my development both on and off the pitch, with individual nutrition and sport psych sessions accelerating my growth and allowing me to perform at the highest level in my sport alongside my studies. My progress into the Bristol Bears first team has all been made possible from the services I have received at the University of Bristol.
SportingStars.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Gold medal
Paris 2024 Paralympics
Silver medal
Paris 2024 Paralympics
Paris 2024 Paralympics
Paris 2024 Paralympics
Credit: David Pearce / Paralympics GB
Connectwithus.
@BristolUniSport
BristolUniSport
www.bristol.ac.uk/spor
University of Bristol Act
IndoorSportCentre
Tyndall Avenue, Clifton,BS8 1TP 0117 428 3200
SwimmingPool
Richmond Building, Queen's Road, BS8 1LN 0117 331 8577
CoombeDingleSportsComplex
Coombe Lane, Stoke Bishop, BS9 2BJ 0117 394 0281
