Sports
"The Union is proud of its sporting heritage. We have students competing in regional and national competitions. We're part of BUCS and we have a fierce local varsity against Lancaster University.
The main part of my role is making sure that you can get involved with everything you want to. The door to opportunities is always open, even more so since the launch of Give It A Go with hundreds of chances to try new things.
University is all about exploring and trying new things, so go on, and get involved. And remember, my door is always open."
Kelly Burdett
Activities and participation officer 08/09
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Canoe
- Cheerleading
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Dance
- Fencing
- Football - Men
- Football - Women
- Gaelic Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- Horse Riding
- Jiu Jitsu
- Karate
- Kung Fu
- Mountaineering
- Netball
- Rugby League
- Rugby Union - Men
- Rugby Union - Women
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tae Kwon Do
- Tennis
- Trampolining
- Volleyball
- Wakeboarding
Joining a sports team
You can either contact a sports team directly or use our handy form to let us know which sports you're interested in joining
07-08 sporting highlights
The Gaelic Football team took the Union Sports Awards 'Team of the year' for their double success at the British Championships, taking both the mens and womens competitions.
The Mens Football club took the treble, winning the BUCS League, National Plate and NUL Cup.
£1,500 was raised by the Snowboarding club during a 100km ride in aid of Lancashire Search & Rescue.

