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1 WELCOME MEMBERSHIPS
Access to on-demand fitness classes, timetables and facility information
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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 beginnerfriendly 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
Welcome to Sport, Exercise and Health at University of Bristol.
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.
W E A R E A C T I V E . W E A R E C O M M U N I T Y . W E A R E B R I S T O L .
"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
"Over the next year I look forward to working alongside S.E.H to excel student sport and physical activity and to engage with all students"
PAT GIBBS SU SPORT AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Download the Active app.
ACTIVITY BOOKINGS, TIMETABLES, ON-DEMAND CLASSES, REGULAR NEWS, UPDATES, AND MORE...
App features:
In-app booking
Timetables
On-demand classes
Regular news & updates
Facility scan-in access
The Active Connect membership provides a 30% discount on all Pay-As-You-Go activities across the University’s sports facilities. You'll get additional access on our app and 7 days' advance booking online booking.
Discounted* access to facilities
Discounted* merchandise
Discounted* Sports Medicine
Clinic appointments
Discounted* personal training
Discounts includedwith allmembership types* *Discount dependent on type of membership
C H O O S E T H E A C C E S S Y O U N E E D F O R T H E A C T I V I T I E S Y O U W A N T . U P G R A D E A N Y T I M E .
O N E - O F F A N N U A L C O S T : A C T I V E C O N N E C T M E M B E R S H I P B E N E F I T S Annual - £30
Memberships.
A C T I V E C H O I C E
All Active Connect benefits, plus ONE of the following:
Swimming
Fitness classes
Off-peak gym
Anytime gym*
Booking rights: 8 days in advance
A C T I V E C H O I C E :
Annual - £159
Quarterly - £65
Monthly (direct debit) - £18.50**
A N Y T I M E G Y M O P T I O N :
Annual - £199
Quarterly - £89
Monthly (direct debit) - £22.99**
The completepackage, great for getting and staying active!
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
Booking rights: 10 days in advance
P R I C E S :
Annual - £249
Quarterly - £110
Monthly (direct debit) - £28.99**
*additional fees apply
**plus a joining fee
A C T I V E C O M P L E T E
bristol.ac.uk/sport/memberships
North village
Coombe Dingle Sports Complex
West village
Swimming pool and Bristol SU
19 minutes bus
50 minutes walk
Our facilities are located across Bristol, so you are never far from somewhere you can get active!
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Catch the No. 3 bus to Coombe Dingle Sports Complex from Clifton Triangle or Whiteladies Road
East village
Indoor Sports Centre
Saltford boat house
Langford Gym
Facility map.
Our facilities.
Indoor Sports Centre
In January 2023, we invested £210,000 in new gym equipment at the Indoor Sports Centre, which includes energy saving, 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.
Swimming Pool
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!
Saltford Boat House
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
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Bristol SU & North Village
Many of our activities take place in non-sport University buildings. Our popular B:Active sessions take place in Bristol SU and North Village.
bristol.ac.uk/sport/facilities
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B:Active
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
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Other Programmes.
Game Changers
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
Healthy Minds Programme
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 only opportunities
Developed with input directly from our students, our women only swim and gym sessions aim to provide a dedicated and supportive space for our femaleidentifying 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”.
R U N , J O G O R W A L K Y O U R W A Y T O T H E F I N I S H L I N E A N D B E P A R T O F T H E # W E A R E B R I S T O L C O M M U N I T Y .
Bristol Run Series.
"Cheers for another absolutely fabulous year of the Bristol Run Series. I really, really enjoyed this one! The Facebook group was so supportive and lovely. A proper community."Maddy Padgett, Participant 2021, 2022
Bristol Run Series
The Bristol Run Series comprises of a number of virtual and in-person events taking place between February and July, and is designed to get you active, irrespective of where 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 and register here.
bristol.ac.uk/sport/events/Run-Series
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Over 2000 players. 250 teams.
2023/24 sports:
Hockey
Netball
Basketball
6/7/8/11-a-side Football
Volleyball
Badminton
Cricket
Table Tennis
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
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Intramural.
Student Sports Clubs and Societies.
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.
M A N Y S T U D E N T S P O R T C L U B S R E C E I V E P R O F E S S I O N A L C O A C H I N G S U P P O R T A N D A C C E S S T O P R I M E - T I M E T R A I N I N G S L O T S A C R O S S A L L O F O U R F A C I L I T I E S :
Sports Medicine Clinic.
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.
Free 10-minute virtual 'open clinic' appointments available. bristol.ac.uk/sport/
Physiotherapy
Osteopathy
Sports massage
Facilities/Clinic
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Performance Sport.
Our dedicated team of coaches and support staff will help you train, compete and achieve your full sporting potential.
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Scholarships.
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship (new students)
Maroon Scholarship (current students)
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.
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Sporting Stars.
Credit: Ben Lumley / British Triathlon
DAN BETHELL, PARA-BADMINTON
2023 European Para Championships Gold
JAZMIN SAWYERS, LONG JUMP
2023 European Indoor Championships Gold
HANNAH MILLS OBE, SAILING
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold
ANDREW POZZI, HURDLES
2023 World Athletics Indoor Tour Finalist
MICHAEL TAYLOR, PARA-TRIATHLON
2023 World Triathlon Para Cup Bronze
ROBBIE PROSSER, ROWING
2022 World Rowing U23 Championships Gold
Credit: British Rowing
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