Sport, Health and Wellbeing Handbook 2021/22 nottingham.ac.uk/sport
Contents 03 Introduction 04 #FindYourActive 06 Sport and Fitness Membership
MEMBERSHIP, CLASSES & FACILITIES
HEALTH & WELLBEING
08 Gym and Fitness Classes 10
Swim
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Climb
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Facilities
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Wellbeing on Campus
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Moves+
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Sports Injury Clinic & Health and Wellbeing Suite
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Join a Sports Club
20 Just Play
GET ACTIVE
22 Inclusive Sport 24 Leadership Academy 26 Intramural Sport
PERFORMANCE
30 Performance Sport and Scholarships
Get social with us 32 British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS)
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Join the Green and Gold Health and wellbeing is a huge part of life here and we have a proud history of sporting success at all levels. One of the founding institutions of the inter-varsity competition in 1919, we have consistently finished in the top ten of the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues. We are proud to be the Times & Sunday Times Sports University of the Year 2021, picking up the award for the second time in a 3 year span. Our alumni have gone on to win Olympic, World, Commonwealth and European titles; table tennis superstar and Chinese athlete of the century Deng Yaping and Rio 2016 canoe slalom medallist David Florence are both Nottingham graduates. Most recently, current student Tin-Tin Ho has returned from competing at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo alongside 8 other university alumni. Sport and exercise has always been part of our DNA and our ambitious vision for sport continues to be inspired by Jesse Boot who believed that providing open spaces and opportunities to exercise would improve health and enable students to get the most out of their studies. University of Nottingham has invested over £50 million in our facilities and developed award-winning programmes to ensure every student can get involved during their time here. For those who wish to compete at the top level, we offer comprehensive scholarships, world-class coaches and some of the best training and competition facilities in the UK.
If you’d like to represent the University of Nottingham, we have over 70 sports clubs to choose from. Our intramural sports programme (IMS) is one of the largest in the country and these social sport sessions welcome thousands of students every week. For fitness enthusiasts, our facilities are state-of-the-art and we’ve invested in the latest technology. Students get priority access to our venues and our expert team is always on hand to support. Of course, we know the value of sport goes beyond the pitch and can provide powerful life experiences. We hope to inspire our students to become the next generation of leaders through innovative campaigns and programmes as part of our Leadership Academy. We’re incredibly proud of our offer and however you decide to get involved, we are really looking forward to welcoming you into our green and gold family. Dan Tilley Director of Sport Amba Gooden Sports Officer 2021/22
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Discover opportunity… Whether you’re in training for a competition or simply want to improve your overall fitness, our Student Sport and Fitness Membership offers plenty of ways to stay active. You’ll enjoy access to extensive sports facilities on three campuses, including three fully equipped fitness suites, over 200 weekly group exercise classes and our swimming pool. 1-2-1 sessions are also available with our fitness instructors, who’ll support you to develop an exercise programme around your personal goals. Find out about our Sport and Fitness Membership on page 6
Discover wellbeing… It’s important to remember that being active is about so much more than playing sport. It’s about finding ways you enjoy to keep moving that also have a positive effect on your mental wellbeing. So whether it’s a HIIT class at 7am on a Saturday, or a relaxing pre-slumber yoga session in the communal area – whatever works for you, you’re bound to find like-minded people to share your favourite activities with. Find out how getting active with us can improve your wellbeing on page 14
Discover variety… Whether you’ve got years of experience under your (karate) belt, or fancy trying something new, our sports clubs offer something for everyone. With over 70 sports clubs at the University, you’re sure to find the one, or three, for you. Whilst exploring what’s on offer, our Just Play programme lets you try out sports for a small cost or for free, with a UoN Sport and Fitness Membership. Find out more about our variety of sports on page 18
Discover leadership… If you’re interested in getting involved in sport from the sidelines, our Leadership Academy offers several options for developing leadership skills in sport, including delivering in local schools, coaching in clubs or officiating. Available to all, the Academy provides training, mentoring and hands-on experience to all participants, supporting you to get the most out of your involvement. Learn more about our Leadership Academy on page 24
Discover triumph… If your sights are set on victory, many of our sports clubs compete in the British University and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues, as well as other national and regional competitions. On-campus action is covered too – our intramural sports programme offers the opportunity to play matches on campus, including football, netball and rugby, either as part of halls, societies, or as groups of friends. Learn more about our range of competitive and performance sport opportunities on page 30 5
Sport and Fitness Membership Want to get fitter, healthier or just more active? Whatever your workout goals, our team of qualified fitness instructors are on hand with a range of complimentary services as part of your UoN Sport and Fitness Membership. Our all-inclusive membership includes access to all three of our sports centres on University Park, Jubilee and Sutton Bonington Campuses. For just £209* members enjoy: • Three state-of-the-art fitness suites • 25m swimming pool • A wide variety of weekly group exercise classes • Dedicated indoor cycling studios • Climbing and bouldering wall • Snooker tables • Outdoor tennis and netball courts • Indoor courts • Access to 77 gyms nationwide via BUCS UNIversal • Free access to our Just Play programme • Discounted access to Sports Injury Clinic, artificial pitches and Health & Wellbeing Suite
*Early Bird rate available until 4 October 2021, after this date the price of the membership is £229. The 2021/22 Student Membership is valid from 1 September to 30 June 2022. 6
Our expert fitness team are on hand to ensure you make the most of your workouts. Fitness inductions and programme reviews are free-of-charge and for students with a disability, our supported fitness programmes offer discounted membership and 1-2-1 support in the fitness suite.
Your all-inclusive ticket to gym, swim, climb and a world of sport. All of our classes are included in your UoN Sport and Fitness Membership at no additional cost. There’s something for everyone across our class timetable, so grab a friend a try out something new. We offer a myriad of different training styles, some workouts burn maximum calories in a short space of time others build strength and lean muscle. Some workouts are simply designed to be fun so that you work hard without even noticing. Favourites include Indoor Cycling in our dedicated studio as well as popular Les Mills™ programmes such as Bodypump or GRIT Cardio.
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Gym and Fitness Classes Our Fitness Suites Located at all three campuses, our spacious fitness suites have dedicated areas for cardio, fixed weights, free weights, functional training, plate-loaded machines, lifting racks and cable machines. The range of cardio equipment, including treadmills, cross trainers, powermills, exercise bikes and rowing machines, will improve your endurance and stamina. We also have the hottest new equipment out at the moment and you can connect to it using the LifeFitness Halo app to track your work outs.
Gym Inductions Our fitness instructors are on hand to take you through the basics of how to use the equipment correctly, safely and effectively. If you are new to the fitness suite, need some guidance on how to use the machines or would like a fitness instructor to check your technique then we are happy to help!
Fitness Programmes Our skilled fitness instructors can design a specific programme to help you reach your goals and make the most of your time in the fitness suite. If you need some guidance on your fitness routine or if your training has plateaued and you would like fresh ideas, speak to a member of the fitness team and ask to book in for a fitness programme. All programmes are free of charge to members.
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Lifting Workshops If you are new to weight training, we you learn the fundamentals. These small group sessions cover the important aspects of the three major compound lift styles; deadlift, press and squats. We focus on technique, safety and ways to improve your team in the gym to book your free session.
Group Exercise Classes All classes are included in your Student Sport and Fitness Membership. With over 200 classes every week on our timetable why not give one a try? There are a myriad
While some workouts will burn maximum calories in a short space of time, others build strength and lean muscle, which enables you to sustainably burn calories for longer periods. Some workouts are simply designed to be fun – so you burn calories without even noticing. Favourites include Indoor Cycling in our dedicated studio as well as the popular Les Mills™ programmes.
Booking a Class To book a class, simply log onto your membership account and select the facility both in studio and online Zoom classes to make it easier for you to access the classes at a time and place convenient to you. Our group exercise timetable can be found on the UoN Sport website and a printed copy is available at the start of the academic year. Make sure you grab a copy to stick up in your room to help you work out which class you are going to next!
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Swim At the David Ross Sports Village, we have a spacious 25m eight-lane swimming pool which students can use free of charge as part of their University of Nottingham Sport and Fitness Membership. If you are currently unable to swim or want to improve, we also offer a swim school programme that teaches the basics through to advanced technique progression, all delivered by our expert instructors. These can be undertaken either individually or in group lessons. Offering both lane and social swimming, swimming at the University of Nottingham is a great way to stay fit and healthy in a friendly, flexible and fun environment.
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The University pool also hosts a wide range of water based sports and clubs, such as water polo, artistic swimming, triathlon and sub-aqua, as well as offering weekly aqua fit classes. The University is also proud to partner with Speedo and the Nova Centurion swimming club, both of whom support our elite performance programme.
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Climb The David Ross Sports Village includes a state-of-the-art climbing wall that is 12m high with over 50 graded routes which are changed regularly throughout the year. The wall is well equipped with permanent top ropes, space for lead climbing and 3 auto belays. Alongside this, our bouldering wall offers a huge range of graded problems, including our recently installed ‘moon board’ providing an almost unlimited amount of problems that the climber is able to set via our free to download app. This allows us to offer a range of climbing sessions for all levels of climbers. Our expert climbing team can run you through the basics of climbing with either our Learn to Climb sessions or Bouldering and Auto Belay inductions - no experience is required for any of these sessions. For intermediate and advanced climbers, we offer Improver sessions and Learn to Move sessions where we can teach the
fundamental skills of climbing movement and suggest improvements to your technique and demonstrate more advanced skills. Access to the climbing wall is by prior booking via our main online booking system or at any of our sports facilities. Both the University of Nottingham Climbing club and the University of Nottingham Caving club hold regular sessions on the wall and these are open to club members. Please contact the clubs to find out more. New climbers are required to complete an Acknowledgement of Risk Form prior to using the wall. Beginners can enrol on our popular Learn to Climb session before climbing unsupervised. If you have never climbed before there are various taster sessions available where you can just try climbing for the first time.
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Opened in October 2016, the multi-million pound David Ross Sports Village offers world-class sports and fitness facilities for our students.
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Train and compete in world-class facilities We’ve invested over £50 million to provide our students with some of the best sports and fitness facilities in the UK Higher Education sector. Our extensive range of training and match facilities are sector-leading and set across our campuses at University Park, Jubilee and Sutton Bonington. Our world-class facilities include: • Seven sports halls • Three 3G rubbercrumb pitches • Eight lane 25m pool • Four beach volleyball courts • Table tennis, archery and fencing salle • Martial arts dojo • All-glass squash court
• Over forty grass pitches • High Performance Zone • Sports Injury Clinic • Health and Wellbeing Suite • Functional Training Room • Outdoor Active Trails
• Internationalstandard waterbased hockey pitch
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Wellbeing on Campus We recognise the important role that physical activity and sport can have in not only maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but also in preventing and supporting recovery from illness or injury. Club Welfare
Welfare in Sport
All of our sports clubs have a welfare
Welfare in Sport is a campaign group run by students at the University. The aim of the group is to raise awareness of mental health issues amongst members of sports clubs and IMS teams, promote welfare support services and to provide a platform for sports clubs at UoN to improve welfare support for all their members.
receive training and support from the University and Students’ Union, to ensure that they are providing a supportive environment for their student members to play, train and compete in.
Supported Fitness Sessions with mental health conditions the opportunity to access 1-2-1 supported sessions in the gym environment with We hope that by encouraging an open and
feel able to join us, make friends and keep active during their time in Nottingham.
Gym Quiet Time Throughout the year, we will be providing
Men’s Health Active Men’s Health Active is an initiative, which has been designed to encourage male students to use sport and physical activity to help them maintain good levels of mental health. This includes a programme of sporting activity and monthly talk shops in partnership with the University’s Counselling Service.
Empower Tackling female inactivity - an awardwinning initiative aimed at providing female students with an opportunity to become part of a dynamic community.
more comfortable for members who prefer working out in a quieter environment.
in these initiatives, please visit:
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Get active with Moves+ Whether you’re walking to lectures, swimming in the pool, going for a run, or cycling to campus you can earn points through the University of Nottingham Moves+ app. Start achieving points today Download the app (via the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store). Once it’s downloaded, select University of Nottingham Sport as your institution and click ‘Create an Account’. You will then need to ‘sign up’ with a nottingham.ac.uk email address and your student ID number. You will then receive a confirmation e-mail with further details (please check your junk mail). Moves+ integrates with a range of popular fitness trackers including the Apple Health app, Strava, Fibit, Samsung Health, Withings and Google Fit.
Be social and connect with your friends Invite your friends (to earn points), create private groups, and work together to achieve group goals. Our leader board will show where you rank amongst your friends.
Join and complete our challenges The app houses a range of active challenges, which are updated monthly. Whether you want to take part in a short, medium, or long-term challenge, there is something for everyone to get involved with! Challenges will boost your points total and help you earn bonus points to redeem those rewards.
Collect points and redeem rewards Build your points balance through running, swimming, walking, and cycling. Taking part in our challenges will allow you to earn bonus points. All points earned can be redeemed for a host of rewards within the Moves+ app including UoN Kit, Love2Shop vouchers and UoN catering credits.
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Sports Injury Clinic The Sports Injury Clinic is a stateof-the-art rehabilitation facility located within the David Ross Sports Village. The Clinic provides a bespoke treatment environment for staff, students and the local community, whilst also delivering specialist support for our elite athletes and scholars. With our leading equipment - including a hydrotherapy pool complex - we can help get you back on track in the gym, get you back to your best, or introduce you to a whole new world of activity. Physiotherapy and Sports Massage are the most common solutions for those suffering with sports related or chronic injuries, however we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality diagnosis and assessment ahead of creating a treatment plan. The services that we offer at the Sports Injury Clinic are as follows: • Sports Massage • Physiotherapy • Hydrotherapy • Concussion Clinic • Rehabilitation • Gait Analysis Clinic services are not included in our Sport and Fitness Membership, however to find out more, call us on 0115 748 7070 or book online at
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Health and Wellbeing Suite Also located within the David Ross Sports Village is our Health and Wellbeing Suite offering the perfect place to relax and unwind. Adjacent to the swimming pool, the Suite boasts a Finnish sauna, steam room, arctic ice fountain and ice-cold bucket shower. The suite is the ideal stop off after a tough workout or training session, allowing you to pause, relax and unwind. Please note the Suite is not initially included in our Sport and Fitness Membership package, however Pay As You Go and multi-use passes will be available to purchase online or by contacting our reception desks.
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Join a Sports Club Our 70+ sports clubs are at the heart of sport here at the University of Nottingham, so from beginner to elite player there is something for everyone to try.
Over 100 teams represent the University of Nottingham each week at local, national and international level. We’re incredibly proud of our success, placing consistently in the top 10 of the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues. In 2018/19 we placed 2nd, and before the 2019/20 season was curtailed we were leading the overall BUCS rankings.
Joining a club at The University of Nottingham is something I couldn’t recommended highly enough. The tennis club provides countless opportunities to develop yourself as an athlete on court at every competitive level, as well as building an extensive network of lifelong friendships and connections between students who may otherwise have never met. Jamie Praditngam University of Nottingham Tennis – UoN Tennis Club Captain 18
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Try climbing for the first time by attending a Just Play session organised by our climbing wall team. You can find out more about climbing on page 11.
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Get active with Just Play We know that trying to fit everything in when you first start University can be a challenge, so here at Nottingham we make it as easy as possible for you to take part and try new things. Try as many sports as you want Delivered for students by student ambassadors, the Just Play programme includes over 20 different sports. There are no matches or league points to win, so you can just turn up and play for fun. From wheelchair basketball to table tennis, equestrian to climbing and trampoline to badminton - there really is something for everyone. You don’t have to commit to going every week and can take part in as many sessions as you can fit in!
Just Play sessions are free for UoN sports and fitness members or £3 per session for non-members, so it is a great value option for everyone. You don’t need any previous experience to join in and we welcome beginners. When it comes to equipment and clothing, we have got you covered as everything you need to take part in the session will be provided. Just make sure you are wearing something that you can get active in!
Just Play Timetable All the opportunities are set out in a timetable, with activities available most days of the week. Please check online for the termly timetable. No experience, zero commitment - Just Play!
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Inclusive Sport for everyone For students with a disability or long-term medical condition, our Disability and Inclusivity Sports Officer offers a wide range of support to help you get involved. We understand that physical activity and sport can have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our students. Our dedicated Disability and Inclusivity Sports Officer works closely with key groups to develop our offer - ensuring that we best support the needs of the community and enable all students to be active whilst at University.
Work out with us We offer 1-2-1 supported fitness sessions with our friendly fitness instructors as well as adapted wellbeing workouts and classes to ensure disabled students can make the most of our extensive facilities. Our referral scheme via the Disability Support and Mental Health Advisory teams also offers discounted UoN Sport and Fitness Membership to eligible students.
Join a sports club Our popular Wheelchair basketball and Goalball clubs welcome disabled and nondisabled students and several clubs run specific inclusive Just Play sessions including climbing, equestrian, handball, swimming, tennis and trampoline. Over 60 clubs have also pledged commitment to our awardwinning Welfare in Sport programme, which promotes mental health awareness in sport.
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Train with a buddy If you want to get active or prepare for a competition, our Sports Buddy scheme allows you to bring in a friend, family member or a support worker as someone who can support you during your workout. You can find out more on how to activate this by contacting the Disability Sport Officer.
Volunteer with us Students can volunteer within our Wheelchair basketball or Goalball clubs or join our Inclusive Sports leaders programme, where our student leaders can access training and opportunities in the local community, supporting disabled children, teenagers and adults.
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Wheelchair basketball is one of many inclusive sports teams which compete on campus.
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Leadership Academy Our Leadership Academy offers students the opportunity to develop their skills and experience in a sporting context. Our student volunteers receive bespoke training and recognised qualifications, allowing them to deliver to schools, their local community as well as their fellow students. No previous sporting experience is required and with a key focus on sport as a tool for behavioural change, the Leadership Academy offers valuable experience for a future career in education or psychology. Our programmes are award winning and in 2019 the Leadership Academy was awarded BUCS Workforce Programme of the year for it’s huge impact benefiting over 5,000 people across Nottingham.
Gain coaching qualifications We offer plenty of options to use your skills amongst your peers, leaders can volunteer within sports clubs, intramural sport, the Just Play programme or our disability sport initiatives. We also offer a Sports Leadership Module on the popular Nottingham Advantage Award (NAA), allowing you to gain credits towards the official NAA Accreditation on your degree transcript.
Inspire your local community Working closely with our Widening Participation team, our leaders work in local schools to deliver programmes using sport to raise aspirations and drive behavioural change. Our training programme includes opportunities with the world-renowned Laureus Sport.
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Sign Up, Volunteer, Earn Rewards You can log your hours, exchange them for rewards around campus, and gain access to specialised Continued Professional Development and mentoring events throughout the year. With no prior experience to join our Leadership Academy required, finding a course or programme couldn’t be easier. To find out more or to register, simply visit uonsportleaders.com and sign up to one of the vast array of opportunities that are on offer.
Event Volunteering We’re fortunate to have an outstanding portfolio of facilities that attract several major national and international events every year, including the BUCS Big Wednesday finals the pinnacle of University team sport. These events offer you the opportunity to volunteer in a range of support roles including ticketing, team liaison, media and officiating. Learn more about the Leadership Academy by visiting:
nottingham.ac.uk/ sport/leadership
The University of Nottingham leadership academy qualification fund has been amazing for providing me with access to vast numbers of volunteering opportunities within the various University and Nottingham Tennis programmes as well as helping fund my LTA Tennis Coaching qualifications. I have been able to work alongside and assist the incredible University Tennis coaching team who have helped me learn and develop my coaching abilities equipping me with the necessary skills to pursue a future career within Tennis. Alex Bridgen - Tennis Club (BSc Biosciences) Leadership Academy Volunteer
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Represent your hall with pride and go head-to-head on the pitch. IMS is a great way to make new friends and compete together on campus.
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Intramural Sports Leagues One of the largest on-campus sports league structures in the country, University of Nottingham’s Intramural Sports (IMS) programme is hugely popular with over 3,000 students taking part every year. It’s a perfect way to enjoy competitive sport and make new friends without the commitment of weekly training or away game travel. You can represent your hall of residence, academic course or get together with a group of friends to play. Leagues are weekly and we also host one-off tournaments throughout the year with a superb range of sports on offer including: • Badminton (Mixed) • Netball • Basketball (Mixed) • Rugby Union (Men’s) • Football (Men’s 11-a-side) • Squash (Mixed) • Football (Men’s 7-a-side)
• Table tennis (Mixed)
• • Football (Women’s • 7-a-side) • • Futsal (Men’s) • • Hockey (Mixed) • • Ultimate
Tennis (Mixed) Volleyball (Mixed) Badminton Ten pin bowling Dodgeball
How can I get involved? I want to play for my hall: Come down to halls sports day on the Friday of week 1, or scan the QR Code below to join your halls sport Facebook group and message us from there. I want to play for a society or course team: To play for one of these teams simply go on the SU web site (https:// su.nottingham.ac.uk/activities/list) and email the relevant society directly. I want to play as a group of friends: If you would like to enter a team with your friends, then please contact the IMS Chair on the e-mail below. To join an existing team, please contact your hall, society or sport representative to find out what’s available. IMS fixtures are officiated by students. If you are already qualified or would like to become qualified and earn some money whilst officiating then please do contact us.
imschair@nottingham.ac.uk
League winners will represent the IMS cohort and compete against Loughborough University in the hotly contested annual IMS Varsity, of which we currently hold the title. Find out more about competing on campus at
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As a University of Nottingham scholar, I am provided with lifestyle support and sport psychology, as well as nutrition if I need it. The University’s strength and conditioning programme has helped me a lot, whilst the University’s funding has helped me participate in tournaments which have been helpful to keep my ranking up, enabling me to qualify for the Olympic Games in 2021. Tin-Tin Ho BSc Medicine, UoN Sport Scholar, Team GB 2021
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Achieve your sporting goals We pride ourselves in the investment we make in our elite athletes to help them and conditioning, physiotherapy and performance lifestyle advice. Scholarships
World-class coaching
three levels of sports scholarships worth up to £12,000 and include bespoke para-sports scholarships. Coordinated by our scholarship team, our packages include
Our coaches are recruited from amongst the best in the world. Our team includes former Welsh No. 1 and former Commonwealth Games athlete, Martyn Lewis (Badminton), London 2012 Olympian Kelly Sibley (Table Tennis), and former England Senior Hockey International Matt Taylor (Women’s Hockey). In 2019-20, we secured 27 gold, 22 silver and 19 bronze medals won across individual sports (with a number that did not get to compete due to COVID-19). This meant that we were on a trajectory to the strongest individual medal haul in our history. At team level, 34 of our teams won their leagues, including Ladies Hockey who won the national league. At the time the season was curtailed, we
mentoring and UoN Sport and Fitness Membership. Sports scholars also access specialist strength and conditioning training in our High Performance Zone and physiotherapy within our in-house Sports Injury Clinic, both based in the David Ross Sports Village. to attain the TASS Dual Career Accreditation, your academic success is a key priority for us – our performance lifestyle advisors work closely with students and academic tutors to support our scholarship athletes. slots and 1-2-1 sessions with coaches all ensure you can balance your course requirements and needs of your sport.
Sporting history The University of Nottingham has a rich John Dudderidge in 1936 to fellow canoe star David Florence, silver medallist at Rio 2016. We were the most successful University at London 2012 and our alumni have won multiple Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth medals.
Pick up a copy of our Performance Sports Guide for more information.
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Be a part of something unique Competing We have over a hundred teams competing in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues and events each year. These teams will host home fixtures on campus and travel to play against other universities. We have a proud history of sporting success and have been in the top ten of the BUCS league tables for 30 years. In 2018/19 University of Nottingham teams finished a record 2nd place in the BUCS standings, and before the 2019/20 season was curtailed because of the Coronavirus Pandemic, we stood atop the BUCS standings with the most points of any University. Outside of BUCS, a number of sports clubs provide students with the extra challenge of competing in a Local, Regional or National League.
Supporting With a number of our teams competing against other universities to win league titles and reach national finals they need as many of you as possible to support. Last year we broadcast live fixtures to over 42 countries worldwide so make sure you follow @UoNSport on social media to find out how you can get behind the team and bring the noise. Whether you head down to watch one of our fixtures during the regular season, join us at one of our events, or get tickets to Varsity matches - we look forward to welcoming you.
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University of Nottingham Men’s Football on their way to winning the BUCS Trophy at BUCS Big Wednesday
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Create a brighter future for children with brain tumours We work to give every child with a brain tumour the very best chance to continue living as all children should - free from major disabilities and the constant fear of their tumours returning. You can join us. Get involved in fundraising! You could hold a bucket collection at your next fixture, organise a charity match or take part in a sponsored activity related to your sport. For your free fundraising pack and more information, please contact -R %UDLOVIRUG )LQQLV E\ H PDLOLQJ M EUDLOVIRUG ILQQLV#QRWWLQJKDP DF XN Find out more
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Sport and (itness /embership Access our state-of-the-art David Ross Sports Village, Jubilee and Sutton Bonington sports centres.
Your membership includes access to: • Fully-equipped fitness suites with training workshops • 25m swimming pool and climbing wall • A wide variety of group exercise classes every week • Squash courts and indoor sports hall Simply scan the QR code to visit our website or call 0115 748 7000 tQ purchase your membership
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