UoN Sports Handbook

University Park Campus – NG7 2RD

Sutton Bonington – LE12 5RD

Sports Centre Reception and general enquiries: +44 (0)115 95 15516

Reception and daily bookings +44 (0)115 95 16444

Swimming pool bookings and enquiries: +44 (0)115 95 15582

Sports clubs

Fitness Centre Reception: +44 (0)115 84 67533 Disability Sport Officer: +44 (0)115 84 68281

General enquiries +44 (0)115 84 68784 Please note:

Jubilee Campus – NG7 2TU

The last five digits of each phone number is the extension to dial if you are calling from an internal department.

Reception and daily bookings: +44 (0)115 84 68288

Bus service

Highfields Sports Ground – NG7 2PS

Buses are run regularly between all three campuses and are free of charge. Details are available at: nottingham.ac.uk/go/buses

Bookings: +44 (0)115 95 16655

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Head Groundskeeper: +44 (0)115 95 13656 Riverside Sports Complex – NG7 2SA Bookings +44 (0)115 95 16655 Groundsman +44 (0)115 95 13668

If you require this publication in an alternative format, please contact us: t: +44 (0)115 951 4591 e: alternativeformats@nottingham.ac.uk

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Contents

Welcome

Welcome

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Intramural sport

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Sports membership

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Participation Sports programme

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Activity price list

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Disability sport

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University Park Campus sports and fitness facilities

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University Park swimming pool

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Jubilee Campus sports and fitness facilities

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Sutton Bonington Campus sports and fitness facilities

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University playing fields and Boathouse

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Group exercise classes

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Health and fitness services

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Performance sport

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Representative sport

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Sports Clubs A-Z

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Students’ Union Societies guide

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Sporting events

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National Badminton League

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Investment in student sport

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University Park Campus map

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Jubilee Campus map

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Sutton Bonington Campus map

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National Watersports Centre

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Diary dates 2014/15

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Whether you are a spectator, official, recreational participant, club player or international athlete, we endeavour to provide an environment within which you can flourish and achieve your sporting potential.

We offer the second highest number of clubs of any UK university and have some of the best facilities in the university sector. In 2013/14 we came 7th in the British University and Colleges Sport league tables, which reflects our strength and depth in sporting performance. We also offer sports scholarships to support elite athletes and help them balance their academic and sporting lives.

There are a number of ways in which we are leaders and unique in the university sports sector: for example, by having a dedicated Disability Sport Officer and by running the Tri Campus Games, an annual event that sees 200 athletes from our three international campuses compete against each other, hosted in rotation by each campus. We have one of the largest intramural sports programmes in the country, thus providing opportunities for competitive sport without the commitment of joining a club.

Whatever your interest in sport and physical activity, do not miss out on the opportunity to get involved in the huge array of clubs and use the quality facilities that provide a culture of sport for all.

Dan Tilley Director of Sport

Kiri Madhani Students’ Union Sports Officer

When we selected The University of Nottingham to study for our degrees, it was an easy choice. Not only does it have an excellent academic reputation and a great campus in a great city, but it has fantastic sports facilities and sporting structures.

It seemed like an ideal place for us to pursue our dreams of competing in our sport at a world-class level at the same time as developing ourselves into versatile, well-educated people in life outside sport.

The University of Nottingham provides opportunities in sports at all levels, from introductory to international. We have had such an incredible journey through our sport, along the way receiving a gold medal on the top step of the Olympic podium. Part of that journey was spent working hard, training hard and having fun at The University of Nottingham. Perhaps it can be a part of yours?

Etienne Stott MBE and Tim Baillie MBE (pictured left) Olympic gold medallists, London 2012 (Canoe Slalom), BEng Mechanical Engineering (2000) 1

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Sports Membership With excellent indoor and outdoor facilities, amazing choice and state-of-the-art equipment available at each campus, getting involved and meeting new friends has never been easier.

All members enjoy unlimited access to: • three fully equipped Fitness Centres • all indoor sports facilities at University Park, Jubilee and Sutton Bonington Campuses • over 100 group exercise and fitness classes every week • the University’s 8-lane, 25 metre swimming pool • online booking and fast track access to courts and fitness classes

Great new benefits for 2014/15 • Access to the all-new 100-station Fitness Centre, functional training room and indoor cycling studio at the Jubilee Campus Sports Centre • Two purpose-built pavilions at the University’s Riverside Sports Complex • Upgraded fitness facilities at the Sutton Bonington Campus • More exercise classes than ever before, featuring Body PumpTM and Body StepTM • A range of new activities, including in2 Sport and the all new student Learn To Swim program

Membership packages Student/student direct relative

£135

Staff/staff direct relative

£155

Alumni and associate/associate direct relative

£165

for registered students of the University

for contracted staff at the University and Students’ Union staff for graduates of the University, employees of companies sited on campus, employees of businesses sited at the Nottingham Science Park on University Boulevard and NHS employees based at QMC

Join online at nottingham.ac.uk/sport or call into any Sports Centre reception.

Facilities may also be accessed by student, staff, alumni and associate non-members on a ‘pay and play’ basis, see page 5 for further details. There is a requirement for University sports club members to hold a UoN Sport membership in order to access University facilities.

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Activity Price List

Facilities

UoN Sport Members

NonMembers*

Sports halls

Free

£5

Squash and tennis courts

Free

£5

£5

n/a

Swimming pool

Free

£5

Snooker

Free

£5

Fitness classes

Free

£5

University Park, Jubilee and Sutton Bonington Campus Fitness Suites

Free

£5

University Park artificial turf pitch** (full pitch)

£26/hr

£52/hr

University Park artificial turf pitch ** (⅓ pitch)

£12.50/hr

£25/hr

University Park artificial turf pitch** (⅔ pitch)

£25/hr

£50/hr

University Park rubber crumb 3G pitch** (full pitch)

£32/hr

£64/hr

University Park rubber crumb 3G pitch** (⅓ pitch)

£15/hr

£30/hr

University Park rubber crumb 3G pitch** (⅔ pitch)

£30/hr

£60/hr

Sutton Bonington artificial turf pitch** (full pitch)

£20/hr

£30/hr

Sutton Bonington artificial turf pitch** (½ pitch)

£10/hr

£20/hr

Boathouse (Boat club members only)

Free

n/a

Powerleague pitch hire (90 mins)†

£20

n/a

Sports physio service

*Applies to student, staff, alumni and associate non-members only. ** University sports club training sessions and intramural sports leagues are not charged for pitch use. † Call +44 (0)115 95 15516 to make your booking.

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University Park Campus sports and fitness facilities Situated on the main campus, the University Park Sports Centre offers our largest range of facilities, including: • single and double multi-purpose sports halls, suitable for a range of sporting activities up to national level including badminton, volleyball, table tennis, basketball and netball • six squash courts, with spectator gallery and viewing areas • three multi-purpose studios, suitable for a range of sports, group exercise and dance activities • a snooker room • the Sports Bar, selling a range of hot and cold drinks and snacks • a floodlit 3G pitch suitable for football and rugby • a floodlit sand-dressed hockey pitch • and a 120-station Fitness Centre, featuring: – a large range of CV machines, including treadmills, upright and recumbent cycles, cross trainers and rowers – large free weight area, including lifting platforms and an extensive range of professional standard equipment – resistance equipment with enhanced biomechanics to provide a natural feel and smooth workout experience

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Sports Centre opening times

Fitness Centre opening times

Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 10.30pm

Monday - Friday: 7am - 10pm

Saturday - Sunday: 9am - 10pm

Saturday - Sunday: 8am - 8pm

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University Park swimming pool Situated opposite the Sports Centre on University Park, the University swimming pool provides plenty of opportunities for recreational and competitive water-based activities within a high quality environment.

Facilities include: • 25 metre, eight-lane pool • variable depth via moveable floor • pool hoist for easy access and exit • touch pad timing system • spectator gallery and viewing terrace The pool is also fully staffed by qualified lifeguards at all times.

Pool opening times Term time*

Vacations*

Monday: 7.30am - 7.30pm

Monday: 7.30am - 10pm

Tuesday - Wednesday: 7.30am - 3.30pm, 4.45pm - 8.30pm

Tuesday: 6.30am - 10pm

Thursday: 7.45am - 6.30pm Friday: 7.30am - 8.30pm Saturday - Sunday: 9am - 5pm

Wednesday: 7.30am - 8.30pm Thursday: 6.30am - 10pm Friday: 7.45am - 10pm Saturday: 9am - 5pm Sunday: 9am - 5pm, 6.30pm - 8pm

* Times may vary due to student club activity and additional events. Changes to the pool programme are available on our website at nottingham.ac.uk/sport/ poolclosures or from the swimming pool reception.

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Jubilee Campus sports and fitness facilities Located opposite the student halls of residence on Triumph Road, the Jubilee Sports Centre offers a range of facilities, including: • a double sports hall, suitable for a range of sporting activities up to national level including badminton, volleyball, table tennis, indoor football and netball • an indoor cycling studio • one squash court with a viewing gallery • a dance studio Plus a brand new 100-station Fitness Centre, featuring: • 45 top-of-the-range CV machines including treadmills, upright and recumbent cycles, cross trainers, rowers, stair mills and Power Plates • large free weight area, including integrated lifting platforms and an extensive range of professional standard equipment • resistance equipment with electronic rep counter and enhanced biomechanics to provide a natural feel and smooth workout experience • functional training centre, including power pivots, boxing bags, battle ropes, cable stations and rebounders

Sports Centre opening times Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 10.30pm Saturday - Sunday: 9am - 10pm

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Sutton Bonington Campus sports and fitness facilities The Sutton Bonington Sports Centre was built specifically to offer high quality sporting, recreation and fitness opportunities for students based at the Sutton Bonington Campus.

Facilities include: • a multi-purpose sports hall suitable for a range of sporting activities, including badminton, volleyball, table tennis, indoor football and netball • two squash courts with a viewing gallery • a large studio suitable for a range of group exercise and dance activities • a fitness suite, featuring: – a range of CV machines including treadmills, upright and recumbent cycles, cross trainers and rowers – a free weight area, including integrated lifting platforms and a range of professional standard equipment – resistance equipment with enhanced biomechanics to provide a natural feel and smooth workout experience • a bouldering wall

Sports clubs

The Sutton Bonington Students’ Guild runs several sports clubs including rock climbing, rugby union, football, netball, mixed hockey, basketball, karate, running and cricket. Details of weekly training times can be found at the Sports Centre reception.

Sports Centre opening times Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 10.30pm Saturday - Sunday: 9am - 10pm

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University playing fields and Boathouse Nottingham offers more playing fields than any other university across a variety of locations, including: Highfields Sports Ground

Highfields is situated just off campus on University Boulevard and provides pitches for football, rugby, cricket, lacrosse and netball.

The site is also home to the Vaughan Parry Williams Pavilion, offering changing rooms, dual aspect balconies and conference rooms for the University’s sports teams.

Riverside Sports Complex

The Riverside Sports Complex boasts 26 pitches situated within a 150-acre park. Complete with two new pavilions housing modern changing and shower facilities, covered balcony seating and meeting spaces, the complex hosts much of the student sports leagues and competition programmes.

Boathouse

The University has its own dedicated rowing facility based on the River Trent, adjacent to Nottingham Forest’s football ground.

The facility houses an extensive indoor training area with ergos and strength equipment, as well as a meeting and social space.

Additional facilities

Club members also enjoy programmed access to the following local elite facilities: • Beeston Hockey Club • Nottingham Tennis Centre • National Watersports Centre (with its canoe slalom white water course and 2km Regatta lake) • National Ice Centre • Trent Bridge Cricket Ground

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Group exercise classes Led by qualified instructors, our group exercise classes are a great way to keep fit, have fun and make new friends. Being part of a group is a fantastic way to stay motivated, so come along and have a go!

With a range of over 100 classes a week, you are sure to find something that fits your lifestyle. There is no need for any special kit or equipment to take part, just comfortable clothes and a pair of sports shoes.

There is everything from high-intensity fat burning workouts to dance-based routines such as Zumba and salsa. There are also yoga and Pilates to help you develop your flexibility and core strength.

Our classes include the following: • ABSolute Hardcore • Kettlebell Karnage • Aerobics • Pilates • Aqua Fit • Pump and Tone • Belly Dancing • Running Club • Breakfast Boot Camp • Salsa • Boxercise • Swiss Ball • Cardio Blast • Tai Chi • Circuit Training • Tums ‘n’ Bums • Core and Flex • Womens’ Only Gym • Dance Fit • Yoga • ICE • Zumba You can find the full list of classes at: nottingham.ac.uk/sport/fitnessclasses

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Health and fitness services Coaching courses

We offer progressive courses of instruction in squash, racketball and tennis which will help you develop core skills and techniques. Some courses are for beginners and mixed abilities, others are aimed at league players. Places are limited and early registration is recommended. You can register at the Sports Centre reception at University Park.

Courses are open to members and non-members, and members benefit from a discounted fee. For more information please visit: nottingham.ac.uk/sport/ coaching-courses

Fitness Centre inductions

Inductions are free of charge to all new and existing members. An induction is designed to help members understand the configuration of equipment and correct training techniques. Inductions can be arranged via the Fitness Centre reception.

Personal Fitness Programmes

Personal fitness programmes are available to students and staff which includes a one-hour consultation and training session, programme card and free review within six to eight weeks.

Personal Training Sessions

Regular personal training sessions are available at University Park Fitness Centre and may be organised with the instructor of your choice.

Fitness Assessment opportunities

Instructors can offer body fat percentage, heart rate and BMI testing if required.

Some instructors can also offer postural and nutritional advice. Specific fitness tests are available on select pieces of Cybex CV equipment.

For further details on the above schemes, please contact University Park Fitness Centre.

Sports physiotherapy service

This service is offered in liaison with the Cripps Health Centre and is available to all University of Nottingham Sport members for a small charge. Sports membership holders do not need a doctor’s referral to access the sports physiotherapists. Both acute and chronic injuries are assessed and individual advice, treatment and rehabilitation programmes are offered.

Strength & Conditioning opportunities for elite athletes and representative teams

The University has a dedicated strength and conditioning area located at the University Park sports centre. The unit includes two Power racks with platforms, a selection of Olympic and specialist bars, a wide range of dumbbells and a Keiser Functional trainer.

We offer speed and agility, plyometric, metabolic, and core conditioning.

For further details, please email: andrew.marshall@ nottingham.ac.uk

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Performance sport Alongside our reputation for academic excellence, The University of Nottingham also has a strong tradition of sporting success and supporting elite and talented athletes, helping them manage a dual career.

We provide a range of sports scholarships and specialist support to help students achieve their potential. The schemes offer up to £6,000 worth of support, including: • • • • • • •

financial support academic flexibility and opportunities to study part-time 1:1 and small group strength and conditioning Physiotherapy and athlete movement screening lifestyle mentoring free access to all facilities performance workshops

Applying for a sports scholarship Applications can be made in advance of UCAS applications.

For further details or an application form please contact e: alexander.perry@nottingham.ac.uk Current recipients include: • Harry Martin (Hockey) – Olympian 2012 • Isobel Pooley (High Jump) – Commonwealth Silver 2014 • Sophie Rooney (Canoe) – World Universities 2014 • Yolanda King (Table Tennis) Our illustrious alumni include: • Etienne Stott, Tim Baillie, David Florence, Campbell Walsh – Canoe Slalom Olympians • Tim Brabants – Canoe Sprint Olympian • Rob Moore, Anne Panter, Nick Catlin, George Pinner – GB Hockey Olympians • Chris Bartley, Olivia Whitlam and Jo Cook – GB Rowing Olympians • Andrew Randall and George Harding – GB Archery • Alex Perry and Nicola Deaton – England Table Tennis • Emma Beddoes – England Squash World class coaching In addition to the support provided through the sports scholarships, the University recognises the need to provide international standard coaching to support athlete development.

Current performance coaches include: • Badminton: Martyn Lewis • Women’s Basketball: Andrea Congreaves • Hockey: Matt Taylor • Rugby: Paul Walsh • Squash: Richard O’Connor • Table Tennis: Alan Cooke

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Representative sport University of Nottingham Sport supports over 70 student-led clubs, from Archery and Judo to Football and Water Polo, with opportunities to represent Nottingham at a local, national or international level.

British Universities and Colleges Sport

British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) is the national governing body for higher education sport in the UK, offering sporting competition opportunities to over 165 institutions across 51 sports. The University of Nottingham enters more teams into BUCS events than any other institution, offering outstanding breadth of opportunity to student athletes.

In 2013/14, The University of Nottingham held on to 7th place in the overall BUCS league, with our sights firmly set on the top five for 2014/15 and beyond.

We also hope to attract talented sportsmen and women who would be able to compete in BUCS events that we don’t currently have specific clubs for. If you are someone who competes in one of the sports below and you would like to represent the University, then we want to hear from you: • Rifle • Clay pigeon shooting • Modern biathlon

• Modern pentathlon • Orienteering

Contact us at susports@nottingham.ac.uk if you want to get involved.

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Sports clubs A-Z We have the second highest number of sports clubs of any UK university, catering for a huge range of both popular and more unusual sports all at a wide range of abilities. For club contact details, training times, to join any of our clubs and for all other information, head to: su.nottingham.ac.uk/sports/a-z Aikido

Gaelic Football

Rugby (Women’s)

American Football

Gliding

Rugby League

Archery

Goalball

Sailing

Athletics

Golf

Skydiving

Badminton

Gymnastics

Snooker & Pool

Basketball (Men’s)

Handball

Snowsports

Basketball (Women’s)

Hockey (Men’s)

Softball & Baseball

Boat Club

Hockey (Women’s)

Squash

Boxing

Ice Hockey

Sub Aqua

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

Judo

Surf

Canoe Polo

Jiu-jitsu

Swimming

Caving

Karate

Table Tennis

Cheerleading

Kayak

Taekwondo

Climbing

Korfball

Ten Pin Bowling

Cricket (Men’s)

Lacrosse (Men’s)

Tennis

Cricket (Women’s)

Lacrosse (Women’s)

Thai Boxing

Croquet

Lifesaving

Trampoline

Cycling

Mixed Martial Arts

Triathlon

Diving

Motorsport

Ultimate

Dodgeball

Mountaineering

Volleyball

Fencing

Netball

Wakeboard & Waterski

Floorball

Polo

Water Polo

Football (Men’s)

Rambling & Hillwalking

Windsurf & Kite

Football (Women’s)

Riding

Futsal

Rugby (Men’s)

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Intramural sport Internal leagues and tournaments The University of Nottingham boasts one of the largest programmes of intramural sport (IMS) in the country. Intramural sport competition is played between students of the University, and teams are generally made up from halls, societies or just a group of friends.

Each week, over 3,000 students compete across 12 different sports. IMS is great for those who want to play sport in a fun competitive environment and can’t commit to the training schedule of clubs – anyone who studies at The University of Nottingham can play.

IMS operates leagues and competitions in the following sports: • • • • • •

Badminton Basketball Men’s Football Women’s Football Futsal Hockey

• • • • • •

Netball Rugby Squash Table Tennis Tennis Volleyball

Many of the competitions also act as Tri Campus Games qualifiers (see page 35), where the winning team secures the opportunity to represent University of Nottingham Team UK.

IMS Varsity

At end of the academic year, teams who win IMS play the winners from the Loughborough IMS programme in an IMS Varsity event held in May.

How do you get involved?

• Speak to your Junior Common Room (JCR) Sports Sec and attend the Week One Sports Day on Friday 26 September 2014 • Contact your society and see if they have a team • Or go to su.nottingham.ac.uk/sports/ims and enter a team today For more information contact Glynn Dignum, IMS Development Officer at glynn.dignum@nottingham.ac.uk

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Participation Sports programme We aim to ensure that sport and physical activity is available for all at The University of Nottingham. With this in mind we offer a range of programmes at introductory and social levels.

nu2 Sport

Have you previously played a sport that you want to get back into, or do you want to try something new? If you would like some coached beginner sessions then nu2 Sport is for you. nu2 Sport is a project open to all staff and students, offering a diverse range of sports and activities ranging from racketball to trampolining, and anybody can come along to as many or as few sessions as they like.

For more information and to see our termly timetables of sports and activities, head to nottingham.ac.uk/sport/ nu2-sport or facebook. com/NU2Sport

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in2 Sport

in2 Sport is a programme funded by Sport England and in partnership with Nottingham Trent University.

If you enjoy participating in sports activities but do not want to commit to weekly competition schedules, this programme allows you to just turn up at the venues and play with your friends or other attendees.

Some sessions will be structured, others will be for you to enjoy as you wish, and you can attend as many or as few sessions as you want.

For more information and to see our termly timetables of sports and activities, head to nottingham.ac.uk/sport/ in2-sport

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Whether you are interested in becoming a sports coach, club official, club or Sports Executive committee member or just generally want to capitalise on your sporting interests to enhance your personal skills then our volunteering programme will have a place for you.

We work in partnership with the Students’ Union, Volunteering Centre and Widening Participation teams to offer a broad range of volunteering pathways.

Some elements are recognised within The University of Nottingham’s Advantage Award scheme.

For more information and to engage in the programme please contact sport@nottingham.ac.uk, or visit the Advantage Award website at nottingham.ac.uk/ careers/students/ advantageaward

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Disability sport Nottingham is one of the few UK universities to employ a dedicated Disability Sport Officer, and leads the way in providing inclusive and accessible sporting opportunities for everyone.

Whether you want to participate for fun, fitness or are even looking to compete in the 2016 Paralympic Games we will do our best to support you. Our Access Guide provides you with clear information about accessible sports facilities available at the University, and is available in printed format and online at: nottingham.ac.uk/sport/facilities/accessguide

Membership

If you have a disability or long-term medical condition you may be entitled to a 50% reduction in membership fees. Please contact the Disability Support Team in Student Services for a sports membership referral on+44 (0)115 951 3710, or email ssc@nottingham.ac.uk

Schemes and groups

As part of our wider programme we offer a range of services for both students and staff. These include: • Any-Buddy Scheme – to pair up disabled students with sports buddies of similar interests • Any-Body Club promoting health and wellbeing among the University community • Nottinghamshire Sheriffs Goalball Club - a Paralympic sport designed for visually impaired people but playable by all, which caters for all abilities and welcomes new players and volunteers • Club Liaison Officers – to provide disabled students with a point of contact within sports clubs.

Performance sport

There are opportunities for disabled students to compete in BUCS competitions in archery, swimming, athletics and indoor rowing. For more information on this contact the Disability Sport Officer or respective University sports club. The University also offers sports scholarships for disabled athletes.

For more information on the above, please contact: Hannah Webber Disability Sport Officer t: +44 (0)115 846 8121 e: hannah.webber@nottingham.ac.uk w: nottingham.ac.uk/disabilitysport twitter: @uonsport_dso 31

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Sporting events The University hosts a range of unique sporting events and opportunities for students, staff and alumni to take part in.

Tri Campus Games

Unique within higher education, the Tri Campus Games is an event in which students from each of the three Nottingham campuses - UK, China and Malaysia – compete against each other in a range of up to 20 specialist sports and campus-team challenges.

The event involves nearly 200 students of more than 20 nationalities across our three international campuses as well as student-based media, reporting and web-support teams. The seventh Tri Campus Games will take place during June 2015 at our UK campuses.

The games offer a genuine opportunity to develop ‘Friendship through Sport’ allowing sporting and educational exchanges in a friendly spirit of competition that only an event of this nature can engender. A cultural programme of visits and events runs in parallel with the Games.

Alumni Sports Challenge

The weekend of 13-14 June 2015 will showcase a festival of sport where past students of the University, throw down the gauntlet and challenge present students in a series of matches to contest the Alumni Challenge Trophy.

Not only does the weekend give the opportunity for past players to return to the University to re-live their sporting days (and show the current students just how good they were) but also provides a great opportunity for current students to meet up with and interact with their predecessors.

Charity Varsity Series

The University won the 2014 title against Nottingham Trent University and lead the Charity Varsity Series 4½ to 2 ½. Every year, the two universities compete in over 14 different events over the course of the second semester for the coveted Varsity Cup, in partnership with the Students’ Union.

Highlights include the sell out capacity crowd of 8,000 at the Capital FM Arena for the ice hockey, or the football fixture at Notts County’s Meadow Lane ground.

Find out more on facebook.com/ uonalumnichallenge, or contact Sam Bell-Minogue at e: samantha.bell-minogue@ nottingham.ac.uk

Information is available on nottingham.ac.uk/ sport/tcg or e: alexander.perry@ nottingham.ac.uk

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National Badminton League

FRANCHISE TEAM

University of Nottingham Sport has embarked on a brand new venture and entered a team into the inaugural National Badminton League (NBL) season.

Six franchise teams are competing throughout 2014/15 to become the first ever NBL champions, with University of Nottingham Badminton up against the Surrey Smashers, Birmingham Lions, MK Badminton, Team Derby and Loughborough Sport. The teams are made up of professional players from both England and the rest of the world, and each match night one game will be shown live on Sky Sports, with the other matches streamed live worldwide.

Our strong debut team includes Nottingham local, current world number 5 and world silver medallist for mixed doubles Chris Adcock, alongside world number 13 and mens doubles world silver medallist Robert Blair. Joining them are English players Panuga Riou and Kristian Roebuck, Germany’s Olga Konon, Irish star Chloe Magee, Scotland’s Kieran Merillees and two-time Welsh national champion, Carissa Turner.

“We are very pleased to be able to showcase our University and what it has to offer prospective students on such a grand scale.

We have a strong team that any student wishing to participate in badminton at university would want to be part of. The chance to rub shoulders with some of the best players this country has to offer is a great opportunity for any young player.”

Martyn Lewis Head Coach e: martyn.lewis@nottingham.ac.uk

NBL dates 2014/15 3 November 2014

UoN vs. MK Badminton

1 December 2014

UoN vs. Birmingham Lions (televised)

26 January 2015

UoN vs. Loughborough Sport (televised)

23 March 2015

UoN vs. Surrey Smashers

27 April 2015

UoN vs. Team Derby

To find out more visit nblbadminton.co.uk, and to follow all the news on University of Nottingham Badminton, follow them on Twitter @UoN_NB

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Investment in student sport The University of Nottingham is committed to providing an inclusive sporting and recreational environment that allows all students to flourish and excel.

As part of that commitment, a significant programme of investment totalling over ÂŁ7m is currently underway to ensure that our sporting, fitness and recreational facilities are second to none and offer the very best experience to our students.

Jubilee Fitness Centre

Due to open in September 2014, the new Fitness Centre will comprise of 100 stations of the very latest cutting-edge technology and top-of-the-range CV machines, including treadmills, upright and recumbent cycles, cross trainers, rowers, stair mills and Power Plates.

The Fitness Centre will also include a large free weight area, resistance equipment and a functional training centre, including power pivots, boxing bags, battle ropes, cable stations, and an indoor group cycling studio.

Riverside Sports Complex

From October 2014, the Riverside Sports Complex will boast two 800 m2 pavilions, complete with tea rooms, 38 flexible team changing rooms, private officials spaces and covered viewing balconies.

Situated to overlook the 150-acre, 26 sports pitch ground, the pavilions will improve and enhance the student intramural and representative sporting experience.

Continued investment

The University is also exploring the feasibility of additional facilities in the form of a water based hockey pitch to support our successful and ever expanding hockey programme, and an additional 3G synthetic grass turf pitch to provide further recreational and sporting provision to the University student sports clubs.

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Diary dates 2014/15 University term dates

LIFE’S AN ADVENTURE

ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES! Take a break from studying, grab your friends and have some fun!

Choose from: • White Water Rafting • ECombat Outdoor Laser Tag • Wakeboarding

Autumn:

Monday 22 September – Friday 12 December 2014

Spring:

Monday 12 January – Friday 27 March 2015

Summer:

Monday 27 April – Friday 19 June 2015

Degree ceremonies Limited access to University Park Sports Centre Winter:

Tuesday 9 December – Friday 12 December 2014

Summer:

Monday 6 July – Friday 17 July 2015

Closure dates

Sports club sessions Term 1:

Monday 29 September – Friday 5 December 2014

Term 2:

Monday 19 January – Thursday 26 March 2015

Sports club sessions are timetabled throughout the year - for more details please contact the appropriate Sports Centre via the numbers on the back page.

Examinations Limited access to University Park and Sutton Bonington Sports Centres

Christmas Sports Centres and Swimming Pool:

Thursday 25 December 2014 – Friday 2 January 2015

Other closures 2015 Swimming Pool and Sports Centres*:

Friday 3 April

Monday 6 April

Tuesday 7 April

Monday 4 May

Monday 25 May

Monday 31 August

Autumn semester:

Monday 12 January – Saturday 24 January 2015

Spring semester:

Monday 18 May – Friday 5 June 2015

Other events Freshers Fair:

Monday 22 September – Wednesday 24 September 2014

Alumni Sports Challenge:

Saturday 13 June – Sunday 14 June 2015

Kings Camp:

Book now Call 0115 982 1212

July and August 2015

* University Park Fitness Centre has limited opening on Bank Holidays

Visit www.nwscnotts.com to find out more.

Holme Pierrepont Country Park

Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham NG12 2LU

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