About Northumbria Sport
We Are Northumbria Sport.
We are the sport and physical activity arm of Northumbria University. We are committed to student wellbeing and ensuring students can access a wide variety of sport and physical activities within our two impressive sport facilities and specialist external facilities for sports such as equestrian and golf.
Sport Central based at City Campus, boasts state-of-the-art gym, studio, six lane 25m swimming pool, sauna, steam room, four sports halls and climbing wall.
Coach Lane Sports Ground based at Coach Lane Campus has a sports hall, four grass football pitches as well as three multipurpose artificial pitches, which accommodate a range of sports such as American Football, Hockey, Lacrosse, Football, Rugby Union, and Rugby League.
Take out a Fitness Membership
We have everything you need to stay fit and healthy on campus. Our Fitness Membership gives you access to our gym, over 55 group exercise classes a week, swimming pool, sauna and steam room. What’s more, as a member you get access to health assessments, inductions, discounted rates on Just HIRE and climbing wall sessions. We have a range of memberships starting from £18 a month direct debit for Northumbria University students, you can find out more here
A-Z Sport
Sport is what we do! Our programmes give you ways to TRY, PLAY, TRAIN, COMPETE or PERFORM in a sport you already love or help you find something new.
Sport Clubs
Our clubs offer a welcoming environment to meet like-minded people, stay active, develop sporting skills and be part of a supportive and social community.
TRAIN
Suitable for anyone who enjoys regular coached sessions that focus on individual improvement as well as some self-funded competitive opportunities.
COMPETE
Suitable for anyone who enjoys competition against other university teams and wants to improve their performance. You’ll get to enjoy regular coached sessions, with a focus on performance as well as taking part in regular BUCS fixtures.
PERFORM
This programme is made up of our Focus Sports and Scholarship offering and includes high quality coaching, support services, regular fixtures and requires a high volume of commitment.
Meet new people with our Just PLAY programme
Get active and make new friends with our weekly Just PLAY sessions on campus. They are completely free, open to all students and you don’t need any previous experience to get involved.
Take Part in our Intramural Leagues
Our leagues are a great way to get involved in friendly competition with other students. We run 5, 7 and 11-a-side football leagues.
Wellbeing Walks are FREE , guided walking routes around City Campus and Coach Lane Campus. All you need to do is turn up with no booking necessary. They are a great way to get into nature and look after your mental and physical health.
Why not mix up your routine with an indoor Just HIRE booking or book one of our outdoor pitches at Coach Lane Sports Ground to play a sport of your choice. You can also book to use our 12-metre climbing wall whether you’re a member or no-member. Both are bookable via the NU Sport App.
Become a Sport Volunteer or Intern
Are you looking for industry experience? Northumbria University Sport’s award-winning Volunteering and Internship programme offers students hands-on opportunities in strength and conditioning, events, media, marketing, coaching as well as the Volunteer Zambia project.
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