Trials and Tasters - 2024/2025

With over 60 Athletic Union clubs, we have something to suit everybody. Take a look at all the trial and taster information below. You’ll find all the details of where, when and how to get booked on.

American Football

The American Football team welcomes all abilities from complete beginners to experienced players. They currently compete in the BUCS Premier North division and play regular matches and flag football throughout the year where all members are welcome to play.

Follow American Football on Instagram @Lboroafc

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Rookie / Beginners All abilities Sunday 29 September 10:00-13:00 Holywell Rubber Crumb (100) Lboro Sport App
Taster Rookie / Beginners All abilities Sunday 29 September 13:00-16:00 Holywell Rubber Crumb (100) Lboro Sport App
Welcome Welcome Meeting All abilities Tuesday 1 October 20:00-21:00 Sir David Davies - DAV031 Just turn up
Trial BUCS Squad All abilities Tuesday 1 October 21:00-22:30 Holywell Rubber Crumb (100) Lboro Sport App
Trial BUCS Squad All abilities Wednesday 2 October 20:00-22:30 Holywell Rubber Crumb (100) Lboro Sport App

Archery

Archery at Loughborough caters for all abilities, from complete beginners to international level. All equipment is provided to get you started and you'll have the opportunity to learn from our high level coaches. The club compete in a local league alongside the indoor, outdoor and Team BUCS Championships.

Follow Archery on Instagram @lboroarchery

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Taster Session All abilities Monday 30 September 20:15-22:15 Tennis Centre Court 1 (64) Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session All abilities Wednesday 2 October 20:15-22:15 Tennis Centre Court 1 (64) Lboro Sport App

Athletics

The Athletics Club caters for all levels from recreational runners to Olympic and Paralympic athletes! They compete in local leagues and the BUCS Championships within indoor, outdoor and cross country competitions!

Follow Athletics on Instagram @lboroathletics

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Welcome Meet the Coaches Session All abilities Tuesday 1 October 18:15 HiPac Just turn up

AU Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Basketball welcomes students who are experienced players or those who just want to have fun! They have just been introduced to the BUCS programme and look forward to competing this year!

Follow Wheelchair Basketball on Instagram @lborowcbb

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster   All Abilities Monday 30 Sept 16:00-17:00 New Victory Hall (30) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All Abilities Monday 30 Sept 17:00-18:00 New Victory Hall (30) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All Abilities Tuesday 1 October 19:00-20:00 New Victory Hall Cts 1 & 2 (30) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All Abilities Tuesday 1 October 20:00-21:00 New Victory Hall Cts 1 & 2 (30) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All Abilities Wednesday 2 October 16:00-17:00 New Victory Hall (30) Lboro Sport App
Trial   All Abilities Saturday 5 October 14:00-17:00 New Victory Hall Sign-up form
Trial   All Abilities Sunday 6 October 14:00-18:00 New Victory Hall Sign-up form

Badminton

The Badminton team provides opportunities for club to elite level players. They currently have 5 men’s and 4 women’s teams that compete at BUCS and in the local Leicestershire League. There is also a competitive offer through the IMS (Hall Sport) programme, that any student can participate in, whether living in halls or not.

Follow Badminton on Instagram @lborobadminton

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial   Open to participants with prior competitive experience Tuesday 1 October 17:00-22:30 Badminton Centre Sign-up form

Basketball Men

The Men's Basketball team caters for a wide range of abilities where everyone is welcome to try out! They compete in the BUCS Premier competition with a further 3 teams playing in various other BUCS leagues. There is also a competitive offer through the IMS (Hall Sport) programme, that any student can participate in, whether living in halls or not.

Follow Men's Basketball on Instagram @Lborobasketball

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial Men's Open to participants with prior competitive experience in a structured team Sunday 29 September 17:00-19:00 Holywell Fitness centre (New Victory Hall) Sign-up form

Basketball Women

The Women's Basketball team caters for a wide range of abilities where everyone is welcome to try out! They compete in the BUCS Premier competition with their other teams playing in various other BUCS leagues. There is also a competitive offer through the IMS (Hall Sport) programme, that any student can participate in, whether living in halls or not.

Follow Women's Basketball on Instagram @Lborobasketball

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial Women's All Abilities Sunday 29 September 14:00-17:00 Holywell Fitness centre (New Victory Hall) Sign-up form

Boxing

The Boxing Team has an offer for everyone, from people with previous experience to those who are beginners or looking to stay fit! There is no requirement to compete, however there is a competition offer if performers wish to get involved. They compete in the University Box Cup, East Midlands Box Cup and other regular competitions throughout the year.

Follow Boxing on Instagram @lboroboxing

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial Performance Squad Need prior experience in boxing and sparing Tuesday 1 October 18:30-20:30 Powerbase Mezzanine (30) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Wednesday 2 October 13:30-15:30 Powerbase Mezzanine (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Wednesday 9 October 13:30-15:30 Powerbase Mezzanine (40) Lboro Sport App
Trial Performance Squad Need prior experience in boxing and sparing Wednesday 2 October 16:00-17:30 Powerbase Mezzanine (30) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Thursday 3 October 20:00-21:30 Powerbase Mezzanine (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Thursday 10 October 20:00-21:30 Powerbase Mezzanine (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Sunday 6 October 09:00-10:30 Powerbase Mezzanine (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Sunday 13 October 09:00-10:30 Powerbase Mezzanine (40) Lboro Sport App

Canoe

Canoe welcomes all abilities, from beginners to performance athletes. There are multiple disciplines so there is something for everyone! The club competes at three BUCS events per year: River Race, Slalom, Sprint, and Canoe Polo.

Follow Canoe on Instagram @lborocanoe

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster   All abilities Tuesday 1 October 20:00-21:00 Pool (25 Spaces) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Tuesday 8 October 20:00-21:00 Pool (25 Spaces) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Thursday 3 October 20:00-21:00 Pool (25 Spaces) Lboro Sport App
Taster Canoe Polo All abilities Thursday 10 October 20:00-21:00 Pool (20 Spaces) Lboro Sport App
Taster Canoe Polo All abilities Thursday 10 October 21:00-22:00 Pool (20 Spaces) Lboro Sport App

Cheerleading

The Cheerleading Club has 2 competitive teams (Level 2 and Level 3) alongside a development team. The different teams allow all students of all abilities to be part of the club. They compete in the All-Star team and University teams competitions, alongside showcase events at Loughborough Sport fixtures.

Follow Cheerleading on Instagram @lborocheer

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Taster Session All abilities Monday 30 September 19:30-21:00 Sir David Wallace Sports Hall Zone A Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session All abilities Friday 4 October 17:30-19:30 Sir David Wallace Sports Hall Zone B Lboro Sport App
Trial Stunts, jumps and dance trial All abilities Saturday 5 October 14:00-16:00 Sir David Wallace Sports Hall Zone C Sign-up form
Trial Stunts, jumps and dance trial All abilities Saturday 5 October 16:00-18:00 Sir David Wallace Sports Hall Zone C Sign-up form
Trial Stunts, jumps and dance trial All abilities Saturday 5 October 18:00-20:00 Sir David Wallace Sports Hall Zone C Sign-up form

Cricket Men

The club caters for all abilities from high level county cricket with sport scholarships through to recreational training sessions for beginners. In total, there are 5 men's teams that compete in BUCS, County age Group competitions and Friendlies throughout the season.

Follow Cricket (Men's) on Instagram @lborocricketmens

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial BUCS Squad Previous competitive experience Tuesday 1 October 20:00-21:00 ECB (30) Sign-up form
Trial BUCS Squad Previous competitive experience Tuesday 1 October 21:00-22:00 ECB (30) Sign-up form
Trial BUCS Squad Previous competitive experience Thursday 3 October 20:00-21:00 ECB (30) Sign-up form
Trial BUCS Squad Previous competitive experience Thursday 3 October 21:00-22:00 ECB (30) Sign-up form

Cricket Women

At Loughborough, we cater for all different levels, from Performance, who are Loughborough UCCE Women 1's , AU BUCS and AU Development to Recreational! The summer schedule allows players to compete in county and regional cricket as well as BUCS competitions.

Follow Cricket (Women's) on Instagram @lborocricketwomens

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Freshers Taster Session All abilities Monday 7 October 18:00-20:00 ECB (30) Sign-up form
Taster Returners Nets All abilities Wednesday 9 October 17:30-19:30 ECB (30) Sign-up form

Cycling

Loughborough Students' Cycling Club is made up of members of all abilities - from some of the best cyclists in the country to complete novices, and from track sprinters to mountain bike riders. LSCC offers opportunities for everyone! The Lightning Cycling Academy provides a performance offer to elite female cyclists! There are competition teams within sprint and endurance cycling at BUCS and other events.

Follow Cycling on Instagram @lboro_cycling

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Fresher Ride All Abilities Saturday 5 October 11:00 Meet at the Fountain Sign-up form
Trial Development All Abilities Saturday 19 October 10:00-12:00 Leicester Cycle Circuit , Meet at the Fountain at 9am Details and sign up at the Sports Bazaar

Dance

Loughborough Dance offer lessons for all abilities! They have 9 different styles to choose from with at least one team per style. All teams perform in a winter and February showcase with the chance to take part in group or solo routines. Loughborough also hosts the largest inter-university competition in the UK where the Level 1 and 2 teams compete against 20+ other universities!

Follow Dance on Instagram @lborodance

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Latin All abilities Sunday 29 September 09:30-10:15 Sir David Wallace Studio 1 - capacity 40 Lboro Sport App
Taster Hip Hop All abilities Sunday 29 September 10:20-11:05 Sir David Wallace Studio 1 - capacity 40 Lboro Sport App
Taster Ballet All abilities Sunday 29 September 11:10-11:55 Sir David Wallace Studio 1 - capacity 40 Lboro Sport App
Taster Wildcard All abilities Sunday 29 September 12:00-12:45 Sir David Wallace Studio 1 - capacity 40 Lboro Sport App
Taster Jazz All abilities Sunday 29 September 12:50-13:35 Sir David Wallace Studio 1 - capacity 40 Lboro Sport App
Taster Lyrical All abilities Sunday 29 September 13:40-14:25 Sir David Wallace Studio 1 - capacity 40 Lboro Sport App
Taster Tap All abilities Sunday 29 September 14:30-15:15 Sir David Wallace Studio 1 - capacity 40 Lboro Sport App
Taster Contemporary All abilities Sunday 29 September 15:20-16:05 Sir David Wallace Studio 1 - capacity 40 Lboro Sport App
Taster Commercial All abilities Sunday 29 September 16:10-16:55 Sir David Wallace Studio 1 - capacity 40 Lboro Sport App
Welcome Welcome Meeting All abilities Tuesday 1 October 18:00-20:00 EHB 001 (capacity 153) Just turn up
Trial Contemporary 1 Audition All abilities Wednesday 2 October 13:30-14:30 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lborocontemporary24@gmail.com
Trial Lyrical 1 Audition All abilities Wednesday 2 October 14:30-15:30 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lborolyrical24@gmail.com
Trial Jazz 1 Audition All abilities Wednesday 2 October 15:30-16:30 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lborojazz24@gmail.com
Trial Latin Audition All abilities Thursday 3 October 17:00-18:00 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lborojazz24@gmail.com
Trial Commercial 1 All abilities Thursday 3 October 18:00-19:00 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lborocommercial24@gmail.com
Trial Wildcard Audition All abilities Saturday 5 October 13:00-14:00 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lborowildcard24@gmail.com
Trial Ballet 1 All abilities Saturday 5 October 14:00-15:00 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lboroballet24@gmail.com
Trial Tap 1 All abilities Saturday 5 October 15:00-16:00 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lborotap24@gmail.com
Trial Hip Hop 1 All abilities Saturday 5 October 16:00-17:00 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lborohiphop24@gmail.com
Trial Jazz 2 All abilities Monday 7 October 17:00-18:00 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lborojazz24@gmail.com
Trial Lyrical 2 All abilities Monday 7 October 18:00-19:00 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lborolyrical24@gmail.com
Trial Contemporary 2 All abilities Monday 7 October 19:00-20:00 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lborocontemporary24@gmail.com
Trial Commercial 2 All abilities Wednesday 9 October 13:30-14:30 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lborocommercial24@gmail.com
Trial Hip Hop 2 All abilities Wednesday 9 October 14:30-15:30 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lborohiphop24@gmail.com
Trial Tap 2 All abilities Thursday 10 October 17:00-18:00 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lborotap24@gmail.com
Trial Ballet 2 All abilities Thursday 10 October 18:00-19:00 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lboroballet24@gmail.com
Trial Jazz 3 All abilities Saturday 12 October 17:00-18:00 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lborojazz24@gmail.com
Trial Contemporary 3 All abilities Saturday 12 October 18:00-19:00 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lborocontemporary24@gmail.com
Trial Hip Hop 3 All abilities Saturday 12 October 19:00-20:00 Martin Hall (40 capacity) Email lborohiphop24@gmail.com

Dodgeball

We offer training session for both beginners and intermediate players as well as those who want to play competitively for BUCS. We also take part in multiple one day and social events that people can attend for some fun!

Follow Dodgeball on Instagram @lborododgeball

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster   All abilities Monday 30 September 21:00-22:00 Sir David Wallace Sports Hall Zone C (18) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Monday 7 October 21:00-22:00 Sir David Wallace Sports Hall Zone C (18) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Monday 30 September 22:00-23:00 Sir David Wallace Sports Hall Zone C (18) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Monday 7 October 22:00-23:00 Sir David Wallace Sports Hall Zone C (18) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Tuesday 1 October 20:30-21:30 Loughborough College 2012 Sporthall (18) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Wednesday 2 October 13:00-14:00 Netball Centre - Zone 1 (18) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Wednesday 2 October 14:00-15:00 Netball Centre - Zone 1 (18) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Wednesday 2 October 15:00-16:00 Netball Centre - Zone 1 (18) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Thursday 3 October 19:30-20:15 Sir David Wallace Sports Hall Zone B - TBC (18 ) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Thursday 3 October 20:15-21:00 Sir David Wallace Sports Hall Zone B - TBC (18 ) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Sunday 6 October 14:00-15:00 Loughborough College 2012 Sporthall (30) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Sunday 6 October 15:00-16:00 Loughborough College 2012 Sporthall (30) Lboro Sport App
Trial   All abilities Sunday 13 October 09:00-13:00 New Victory Hall (60) Sign-up form

Equestrian

Equestrian at Loughborough caters for all levels, from people who have never sat on a horse before to people who have ridden for years. They have various teams representing Loughborough in both showjumping and dressage, competing at varying levels in both BUCS and a friendly league against local universities. The development squad is for riders aiming to compete in teams in the future, with regular training each week to work towards end of semester inter-club competitions.

Follow Equestrian on Instagram @lboroequestrian

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial Trials Previous experience Wednesday 2 October 13:00-17:00 Long Lane Equestrian centre (please note approx cost £15 to cover venue costs , pay at the venue - transport provided - Meet at the Swimming pool car park time TBC ) Lboro Sport App
Trial Trials Previous experience Wednesday 9 October 13:00-17:00 Long Lane Equestrian centre (please note approx cost £15 to cover venue costs , pay at the venue - transport provided - Meet at the Swimming pool car park time TBC ) Lboro Sport App
Taster Tasters All abilities Wednesday 16 October 13:00-17:00 Long Lane Equestrian centre (please note £28 to cover venue costs, pay at the venue - transport provided - Meet at the Swimming pool car park time TBC ) Lboro Sport App
Taster Tasters All abilities Wednesday 23 October 13:00-17:00 Long Lane Equestrian centre (please note £28 to cover venue costs, pay at the venue - transport provided - Meet at the Swimming pool car park time TBC ) Lboro Sport App

Fencing

Fencing caters for professional, experienced and novice fencers! They currently have two men's and two women's BUCS teams who both compete in the Premier North and Midlands 2A divisions. There are also multiple individual competitions throughout the year in three disciplines: Foil, Epee and Sabre.

Follow Fencing on Instagram @lboro.fencing

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Taster Session - regular session All abilities Tuesday 1 October 19:00-21:00 Holywell Fitness centre (New Victory Hall) courts 3 & 4 (20) Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session - regular session All abilities Tuesday 8 October 19:00-21:00 Holywell Fitness centre (New Victory Hall) courts 3 & 4 (20) Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session - regular session All abilities Friday 4 October 21:00-22:30 Holywell Fitness centre (New Victory Hall) courts 3 & 4 (20) Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session - regular session All abilities Friday 11 October 21:00-22:30 Holywell Fitness centre (New Victory Hall) courts 3 & 4 (20) Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session - regular session All abilities Saturday 5 October 12:00-14:00 Holywell Fitness centre (New Victory Hall) courts 3 & 4 (20) Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session - regular session All abilities Saturday 12 October 12:00-14:00 Holywell Fitness centre (New Victory Hall) courts 3 & 4 (20) Lboro Sport App

Football Men

The men’s football club has six teams competing across the top four tiers of BUCS University Football. Outside of the BUCS fixtures the teams host friendlies against several external and internal sides. There is also a competitive offer through the IMS (Hall Sport) programme, that any student can participate in, whether living in halls or not.

Follow Football (Men's) on Instagram @lboroaufootballmens

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial Men's Previous competitive experience Friday 27 September 18:00-22:30 Holywell Pitch 4 & Holywell RC Sign-up form

Football Women

The women's football club has a performance offer where the team competes in the FA Women's National League and in the BUCS Northern Premier Division. The club has 3 other BUCS teams who all compete in the leagues.

Follow Football (Women's) on Instagram @lborofootballwomens

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial Women's All abilities Saturday 28 September 08:00-21:00 Holywell Pitch 4 & Holywell RC Sign-up form

Futsal Men

The Futsal Club welcomes all abilities to the club! The club consists of 5 men's BUCS teams and 2 women's BUCS teams. The men's performance team competes in the top tier of English Futsal, with the development team competing in the second tier. The Women's team currently competes in the FA National Futsal Series South and well as two BUCS squads.

Follow Futsal on Instagram @lboro_futsal

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial Mens Trials Previous competitive experience Saturday 28 September 17:00-21:00 New Victory Hall Sign-up form

Futsal Womens

The Futsal Club welcomes all abilities to the club! The club consists of 5 men's BUCS teams and 2 women's BUCS teams. The men's performance team competes in the top tier of English Futsal, with the development team competing in the second tier. The Women's team currently competes in the FA National Futsal Series South and well as two BUCS squads. There is also a competitive offer for women's futsal through the IMS (Hall Sport) programme, that any student can participate in, whether living in halls or not.

Follow Futsal on Instagram @lboro_futsal

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial Women's Trials Session 1 All abilities Saturday 5 October 09:30-10:45 Holywell Fitness Centre (New Victory Hall) (20) Lboro Sport App
Trial Women's Trials Session 2 All abilities Saturday 5 October 10:45-12:00 Holywell Fitness Centre (New Victory Hall) (20) Lboro Sport App

Gaelic Football

Gaelic Football welcomes all levels of players from complete beginners to experienced players. They have teams competing in BUCS across both men's and women's teams and train 2-3 times a week!

Follow Gaelic Football on Instagram @lborogaa

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Taster Session All abilities Thursday 3 October 21:00-22:30 Holywell Rubber Crumb (60) Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session All abilities Sunday 6 October 18:00-19:30 Rugby Rubber Crumb (60) Lboro Sport App

Golf

Loughborough Golf comprises of golfers who have a handicap range from scratch to mid-single figures. They have 4 mixed teams comprising of 3 competitive squads and 1 recreational squad. The competitive squads compete in the Premier North, Midlands 1A and Midlands 2B BUCS Leagues!

Follow Golf on Instagram @lborogolf

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial Trials Recuitment will be based on: Handicap, playing record, swing technique, Accuracy ((whilst aiming at targets, Gross score (on course trials), Room for realistic improvement i.e if they've had coaching before. BUCS team players have historicappy a handicap of 6 and below Wednesday 2 October 15:00 Charnwood Golf Range (40) Sign-up form

Gymnastics

Loughborough Students Gymnastics Club is a welcoming gymnastics club suitable for all levels and abilities ranging from beginner to elite level gymnastics. The club engages in numerous competitions throughout the year ranging from regional to national events.

Follow Gymnastics on Instagram @lborogymnasts

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Taster Session All abilities Wednesday 2 October 12:30-13:30 Loughborough Acro (100) Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session All abilities Wednesday 2 October 14:00-15:00 Loughborough Acro (100) Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session All abilities Wednesday 9 October 12:30-13:30 Loughborough Acro (100) Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session All abilities Wednesday 9 October 14:00-15:00 Loughborough Acro (100) Lboro Sport App
Trial Trials All abilities Sunday 13 October 14:00-15:30 Loughborough Acro (60) Lboro Sport App
Trial Trials All abilities Sunday 13 October 15:30-17:00 Loughborough Acro (60) Lboro Sport App

Handball

Handball welcome players who are complete beginners and those who are more experienced. They have 2 women's teams and 3 men's teams where 1s and 2s compete in the yearly BUCS tournament. The 1s squads are both in the Northern Premier Division with the Men's 2's competing in the Regional North Division. The other squads take part in regular matches against other university teams for development.

Follow Handball on Instagram @lborohandball

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Mixed All abilities Tuesday 1 October 21:00-22:30 Sir David Wallace Sports Hall Zone A Lbor Sport App (30)
Taster Mixed All abilities Wednesday 2 October 19:00-20:30 Netball Centre Zone 1 Lbor Sport App (30)
Taster Women's All abilities Thursday 3 October 19:30-21:00 Sir David Wallace Zone A Lbor Sport App (30)
Taster Men's All abilities Thursday 3 October 21:00-22:30 Sir David Wallace Zone A Lbor Sport App (30)
Trial Women's All abilities Tuesday 8 October 21:00-22:30 Sir David Wallace Sports Hall Zone A Sign-up form
Trial Men's All abilities Wednesday 9 October 19:00-20:30 Netball Centre Zone 1 Sign-up form

Hockey Men

The hockey team provide both performance and recreational offers for people to take part in. The men's performance team is part of the National League Division 1 North conference (outdoor), National Division 1 (indoor) and BUCS National Premier League. Their other 5 teams compete in weekly BUCS fixtures across multiple tiers. There is also a competitive offer through the IMS (Hall Sport) programme, that any student can participate in, whether living in halls or not.

Follow Hockey (Men's) on Instagram @lborohockeymens

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial Freshers Previous competitive experiance Sunday 29 September 10:00-13:30 Hockey Water based Sign-up form

Hockey Women

The hockey team provide both performance and recreational offers for people to take part in. The men’s performance team is part of the Investec Premier League and BUCS National Premier League. Their other four teams compete in weekly BUCS fixtures across multiple tiers. There is also a competitive offer through the IMS (Hall Sport) programme, that any student can participate in, whether living in halls or not.

Follow Hockey (Women's) on Instagram @lborohockeywomens

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial First Round Trial Have previous competitive experiance Sunday 29 September 16:00-19:00 Hockey Water Based Sign-up form

Jiu Jitsu

The Jiu Jitsu club welcomes everyone from beginners to experienced martial artists. The club gives you the opportunity to attend regional training courses, national competitions and gradings. The team competes at the Atemi Nationals (BUCS) and Randori Nationals.

Follow Jiu Jitsu on Instagram @lborojiujitsu

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Non-binary / Women's Self Defence All abilities Sunday 29 September 18:00-19:00 Martial Arts Centre (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster Non-binary / Women's Self Defence All abilities Saturday 5 October 18:00-19:00 Martial Arts Centre (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Wednesday 2 October 20:30-22:30 Martial Arts Centre (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Wednesday 9 October 20:30-22:30 Martial Arts Centre (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Thursday 3 October 19:00-21:00 Martial Arts Centre (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Thursday 10 October 19:00-21:00 Martial Arts Centre (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Sunday 6 October 14:30-16:00 Martial Arts Centre (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Sunday 13 October 14:30-16:00 Martial Arts Centre (40) Lboro Sport App

Judo

Judo at Loughborough caters for all levels of experience, varying from complete novice to elite performers. They partner with a local high-performance club which allows them to partner with competitors at both national and international level. The club also enters the BUCS competitions.

Follow Judo on Instagram @lborojudo

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster   All abilities Wednesday 2 October 18:30-20:30 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Wednesday 9 October 18:30-20:30 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Friday 4 October 18:30-20:30 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Friday 11 October 18:30-20:30 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Sunday 6 October 18:00-20:00 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Sunday 13 October 18:00-20:00 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App

Karate

Karate at Loughborough provides two sections, Shotokan Karate and Wado Ryu Karate, both offering training to all ability levels. The club competes in various tournaments and BUCS competitions.

Follow Karate on Instagram @lborokarate

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Instructor led All abilities Tuesday 1 October 18:30-20:30 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster Instructor led All abilities Wednesday 2 October 14:30-16:30 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster Instructor led All abilities Wednesday 9 October 14:30-16:30 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster Instructor led All abilities Friday 4 October 16:30-18:30 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster Student led All abilities Saturday 5 October 11:00-13:00 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App

Kart

The Kart club at Loughborough caters for everyone with a wide range of social and competitive events throughout the year. They take part in many events such as the British Universities Karting Championship (BUKC), Loughborough University Club Championship and Rotax Testing and Driver Training.

Follow Kart on Instagram @lborokart

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster   All Abilities Wednesday 9 October 15:30 Daytona Outdoor Karting, Tamworth £47pp. Meet at the Fountain at 2pm Lboro Sport App - Costs apply

Korfball

Korfball is the newest AU sport and welcomes all ability levels and genders to join the club! They have two teams that compete in the BUCS National Championships and the BUCS National Plate respectively.

Follow Korfball on Instagram @lborokorfball

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster   All abilities Monday 30 September 17:00-19:00 Sir David Wallace Sports Hall Zone C (30) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Monday 7 October 17:00-19:00 Sir David Wallace Sports Hall Zone C (30) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Wednesday 2 October 15:30-17:30 Netball Zone 2 (30) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Wednesday 9 October 14:00-16:00 Netball Zone 2 (30) Lboro Sport App

Kung Fu

Loughborough Kung Fu Club offers opportunities for complete beginners and more experienced members to participate. They have regular training opportunities alongside competing in the Kuen Five Animals Shaolin Kung Fu Championships.

Follow Kung Fu on Instagram @lborokungfu

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster   All abilities Tuesday 1 October 20:30-22:30 Martials Arts Centre (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Tuesday 8 October 20:30-22:30 Martials Arts Centre (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Sunday 6 October 11:00-13:00 Martials Arts Centre (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Sunday 13 October 11:00-13:00 Martials Arts Centre (40) Lboro Sport App

Lacrosse

The Lacrosse club has an offer for complete beginners and experienced players. The club currently has 3 men's teams and 4 women's teams that compete in weekly BUCS leagues. There is also a large beginner programme to allow for enjoyment of the sport or progression up the squads.

Follow Lacrosse on Instagram @lborolacrosse

Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial Men's All abilities Sunday 29 September 10:00-12:00 EHB Sporturf Sign-up form
Trial Women's All abilities Sunday 29 September 12:00-14:00 EHB Sporturf Sign-up form
Taster Taster All abilities Monday 30 September 16:00-17:00 EHB Sporturf Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster All abilities Monday 7 October 16:00-17:00 EHB Sporturf Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster All abilities Tuesday 1 October 16:00-17:00 EHB Sporturf Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster All abilities Tuesday 8 October 16:00-17:00 EHB Sporturf Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster All abilities Thursday 3 October 16:00-18:00 EHB Sporturf Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster All abilities Thursday 10 October 16:00-18:00 EHB Sporturf Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster All abilities Friday 4 October 16:00-18:00 EHB Sporturf Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster All abilities Friday 11 October 16:00-18:00 EHB Sporturf Lboro Sport App

Lifesaving

Lifesaving is a mixed ability club with both performance and development squads. They compete in teams of 4 people with similar ability, in multiple events throughout the year.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial   Ability to swim Thursday 3 October 18:00-20:00 Pool, Moveable Lanes 1-4 Sign-up form

Mixed Martial Arts

Loughborough Students' MMA Club offers an opportunity for both beginner and experienced fighters to train and develop. They compete in multiple competitions throughout the year as well as assist in the hosting of Loughborough's Fight Night.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Taster Session All Abilities Monday 30 September 16:30-18:30 Martial Arts Centre (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session All Abilities Monday 7 October 16:30-18:30 Martial Arts Centre (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session All Abilities Tuesday 1 October 16:30-18:30 Martial Arts Centre (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session All Abilities Tuesday 8 October 16:30-18:30 Martial Arts Centre (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session All Abilities Friday 4 October 16:00-18:00 HW1 Performance Ltd , 18 The Rushes Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session All Abilities Friday 11 October 16:00-18:00 HW1 Performance Ltd , 18 The Rushes Lboro Sport App

Mountaineering

The Mountaineering Club welcomes new members and provide an exciting experience to outdoor climbing and outdoor pursuit activities. Mountaineering covers multiple disciplines such as bouldering. The club competes in the annual BUCS competition where 5 males and 5 females from the club are selected to compete. In addition to this, they also compete at more regional competitions as well as the casual competitions put on by the Climbing Station.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Taster Session All abilities Monday 30 September 21:00-22:00 Sir David Wallace Studio 1 (20) Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session All abilities Monday 7 October 21:00-22:00 Sir David Wallace Studio 1 (20) Lboro Sport App
Welcome Welcome Meeting All abilities Wednesday 2 October 18:30-20:00 Wavy Top - WAVBO1 Just turn up
Taster Taster Session All abilities Saturday 5 October 19:00-20:00 Martial Arts Centre (20) Lboro Sport App
Taster Taster Session All abilities Saturday 12 October 19:00-20:00 Martial Arts Centre (20) Lboro Sport App
Induction Climbing Station Induction All abilities Sunday 6 October 12:30 Climbing Station (60) Sign up at the Sports Bazaar - £10 Charge apply
Induction Climbing Station Induction All abilities Sunday 6 October 14:00 Climbing Station (60) Sign up at the Sports Bazaar - £10 Charge apply
Induction Climbing Station Induction All abilities Sunday 6 October 15:30 Climbing Station (60) Sign up at the Sports Bazaar - £10 Charge apply

Muay Thai and Kick Boxing

Muay Thai and Kickboxing has an offer for any ability across many disciplines. The club focuses on technique, sparring, strength, conditioning, and fight preparation in their training sessions. As a beginner or intermediate member, you will be able to compete at nationals as fight matches are based completely on skill level. As advanced or expert you will also be able to compete at higher levels at nationals and outside of the club in UK wide competitions as yourself and committee see fit. All levels will spar each other (if you feel comfortable sparring) as this advances all levels.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster   All abilities Monday 30 September 20:30-22:30 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Monday 7 October 20:30-22:30 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Wednesday 2 October 16:30-18:30 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Wednesday 9 October 16:30-18:30 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Thursday 3 October 17:00-19:00 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Thursday 10 October 17:00-19:00 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster Women's session All abilities  Friday 4 October 18:30-20:30 Base Mezzanine (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster Women's session All abilities Friday 11 October 18:30-20:30 Base Mezzanine (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Sunday 6 October 10:30-14:00 Base Mezzanine (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Sunday 13 October 10:30-14:00 Base Mezzanine (50) Lboro Sport App

Netball

The netball club have multiple levels to the club. The Lightning Team is a performance programme for elite level players which is supported by the 1s BUCS team. Below this there are 5 other BUCS teams that all compete in weekly leagues. There is also a competitive offer through the IMS (Hall Sport) programme, that any student can participate in, whether living in halls or not.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial BUCS Netball Trials Previous competitive experience Saturday 28 September 09:00-21:00 Netball Centre Sign-up form
Taster Men's Taster All abilities Monday 30 September 21:00-23:00 Sir David Wallace Zone C Lboro Sport App (35)
Taster Men's Taster All abilities Monday 7 October 21:00-23:00 Sir David Wallace Zone C Lboro Sport App (35)

Orienteering

Orienteering at Loughborough caters for all abilities from novices to experienced runners. The club competes in all BUCS competitions throughout the year and frequently attend regional competitions.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Club Run (5k) All Abilities Monday 30 September 19:00 Meet at the Pilkington Library Sign-up form
Taster Club Run (5k) All Abilities Monday 7 October 19:00 Meet at the Pilkington Library Sign-up form
Taster Campus Orienteering Course All Abilities Wednesday 2 October 15:00 Meet at the Pilkington Library Sign-up form
Taster Campus Orienteering Course All Abilities Wednesday 9 October 15:00 Meet at the Pilkington Library Sign-up form
Taster Yoga , S&C All Abilities Friday 4 October 21:00-22:00 Sir David Wallace Studio 1 (30) Lboro Sport App
Taster Yoga , S&C All Abilities Friday 11 October 21:00-22:00 Sir David Wallace Studio 1 (30) Lboro Sport App

Polo

The Loughborough Polo team caters for all abilities, so both beginners and advanced riders are welcome. They compete in 3 main tournaments throughout the year in the fight for the national championship title. Alongside these, the club hosts inter-club and varsity matches for even more opportunity to participate!

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Taster Session All Abilities Wednesday 2 October PM Leadenham Polo Club Lboro Sport app - costs apply £30
Taster Taster Session All Abilities Thursday 3 October PM Leadenham Polo Club Lboro Sport app - costs apply £30
Taster Taster Session All Abilities Saturday 5 October PM Leadenham Polo Club Lboro Sport app - costs apply £30
Taster Taster Session All Abilities Wednesday 9 October PM Leadenham Polo Club Lboro Sport app - costs apply £30

Powerlifting and Weightlifting

Powerlifting and weightlifting at Loughborough caters for any skill level from athlees that want to compete, to people just wanting to have fun! The Powerlifting & Weightlifting enters teams at age-group senior national championship standard and regional competitions. The club is made up of four teams, Weightlifting Competition Squad, Weightlifting Development Squad, Powerlifting Competition Squad & Powerlifting Development Squad.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial Powerlifting All Abilities Saturday 5 October 10:00-11:30 Powerbase Platforms 1-7 (15 plus 5 committee/coaches ) lboro sport app of own registration form
Trial Weightlifting All Abilities Sunday 6 October 14:00-15:30 Powerbase Platforms 1-7 (16 plus 4 committee/coaches ) lboro sport app of own registration form
Taster Weightlifting All abilities Thursday 10 October 18:00-19:00 Powerbase Platforms 1-7 (20) Lboro Sport App
Taster Weightlifting -add on the App All abilities Thursday 10 October 19:00-20:00 Powerbase Platforms 1-7 (20) Lboro Sport App

Rowing

Rowing welcoms all levels of ability to the club! They currently have approximately 80 members with six teams divided into Novice Men and Women, Intermediate Men and Women and Senior Men and Women. Rowing enters all BUCS events, heads (including WEHORR) and regattas (including Marlow and Henley).

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial Senior / Experienced Rowers - Water & Erg Test All abilities Wednesday 2 October 13:00 Loughborough Boat Club, County Bridge, Rempstone Road, Zouch, Hathern, Loughborough LE12 5JN Sign-up form
Taster Novice Rowers All abilities Saturday 5 October 12:00-14:30 Loughborough Boat Club, County Bridge, Rempstone Road, Zouch, Hathern, Loughborough LE12 5JN Sign-up form
Taster Novice Rowers All abilities Saturday 5 October 14:30-17:00 Loughborough Boat Club, County Bridge, Rempstone Road, Zouch, Hathern, Loughborough LE12 5JN Sign-up form
Taster Novice Rowers All abilities Sunday 6 October 12:00-14:30 Loughborough Boat Club, County Bridge, Rempstone Road, Zouch, Hathern, Loughborough LE12 5JN Sign-up form
Taster Novice Rowers All abilities Sunday 6 October 14:30-17:00 Loughborough Boat Club, County Bridge, Rempstone Road, Zouch, Hathern, Loughborough LE12 5JN Sign-up form

Rugby League

Loughborough Rugby League provides both a Men's and Women's team where both performance and recreational players are welcome to play with constant opportunities to develop into the 1st team. The men’s club competes in the BUCS Southern Prem (1st team), Midlands tier 1 (2nd team), whilst also competing within the relevant BUCS cups. Both teams also enter the BUCS 9's competitions which are held throughout the year.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial Trial All abilities Monday 30 September 19:30-21:30 PEC Rubber Crumb (70) Lboro Sport App
Trial Trial All abilities Monday 7 October 19:30-21:30 PEC Rubber Crumb (70) Lboro Sport App
Trial Trial All abilities Friday 4 October 18:00-19:30 Holywell Rubber Crumb (70) Lboro Sport App
Taster Women's Taster All abilities Sunday 6 October 10:30-12:00 Rugby Rubber Crumb (70 ) Lboro Sport App

Rugby Men

The Rugby Union club has a total of 9 teams across the men’s and women’s game. Their Performance teams compete in National 2 West, BUCS Super Rugby and the Premier 15s, while the remaining 6 student teams compete at different levels in the BUCS leagues. There is also a competitive offer through the IMS (Hall Sport) programme, that any student can participate in, whether living in halls or not.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial Trials Matches Previous competitive experience

Sunday 29 September - times will be sent to students individually

Rugby Rubber Crumb Sign-up form

Rugby Union Women

The Rugby Union club has a total of 9 teams across the men’s and women’s game. Their Performance teams compete in National 2 West, BUCS Super Rugby and the Premier 15s, while the remaining 6 student teams compete at different levels in the BUCS leagues. There is also a IMS rugby offer for recreational players.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster   Previous competitive experience Monday 30 September 21:30-22:30 PEC Rubber Crumb Lboro Sport App

Sailing & Windsurfing

Sailing and Windsurfing at Loughborough caters for all abilities from complete beginners to experienced sailors. Throughout the year, they compete in a number of team racing events all across the country and the BUCS championships, offering great sailing and social opportunities. The club also compete and host our own event called the Lemming.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Taster Day All abilities Wednesday 2 October 13.00-17.00 Burton Sailing Club, Repton Rd, Derby, DE 65 6EG Lboro Sport App - Costs apply £15
Taster Taster Day All abilities Saturday 5 October 10:00-15:00 Burton Sailing Club, Repton Rd, Derby, DE 65 6EG Lboro Sport App - Costs apply £15
Trial Race Sailing Trials 1 All abilities Wednesday 9 October 13.00-17.00 Burton Sailing Club, Repton Rd, Derby, DE 65 6EG Sign-up form
Trial Race Sailing Trials 2 All abilities Saturday 12 October 10.00-15.00 Burton Sailing Club, Repton Rd, Derby, DE 65 6EG Sign-up form

Shooting

Loughborough Shooting club are open to people of all abilities, from novices to experienced shots. The club can provide equipment and there is no requirement to hold a gun licence. There have no set fixed teams, but when it comes to competing in BUCS they select the best shooters for each team.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster   All abilities Saturday 5 October 14:00 off site venue Wymsewold - transport provided - meet in Swimming Pool Car Park - £28:00 Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Saturday 12 October 14:00 off site venue Wymsewold - transport provided - meet in Swimming Pool Car Park - £28:00 Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Wednesday 9 October 14:00 off site venue Wymsewold - transport provided - meet in Swimming Pool Car Park - £28:00 Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Wednesday 16 October 14:00 off site venue Wymsewold - transport provided - meet in Swimming Pool Car Park - £28:00 Lboro Sport App

Snowsports

Snow sports caters for all abilities from complete beginners to professionals. The club offers skiing and snowboarding, recreationally and competitively, and trains regularly with sessions consisting of race, freestyle and dry land or gym-based sessions. If you are interested in competing, they compete in both race and freestyle at BUCS, BUDS and even SASC in the Scottish Highlands. On top of this their racers compete in the Kings racing league throughout the year against university’s all over the country.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Welcome Welcome Social - Club Presentation and Games Night (Ski Theme) All abilities Friday 4 October 19:30 TBC Details and Sign up at the Sports Bazaar
Taster Taster 1 - Stoke Dry slope All abilities Thursday 10 October 17:45 Meet at LSU at 17.45 for travel to Stoke, Tickets £8 Lboro sport app - Costs Apply
Taster Taster 2 - Stoke Dry slope All abilities Tuesday 15 October 17:45 Meet at LSU at 17.45 for travel to Stoke, Tickets £8 Lboro sport app - Costs Apply
Taster Taster 3 - Stoke Dry slope All abilities Thursday 17 October 17:45 Meet at LSU at 17.45 for travel to Stoke, Tickets £8 Lboro sport app - Costs Apply
Taster Taster 4 - Tamworth All abilities Thursday 24 October 17:45 Meet at LSU at 17.45 for travel to Tamworth , Tickets £10 Lboro sport app - Costs Apply

Softball & Baseball

Softball and Baseball have many different teams to suit all different abilities. Their teams compete in many different competitions throughout the year including the National University Softball and Baseball Championships, the East Midlands Indoor Softball League, the East Midlands Invitational Championships and the Northern University Baseball League, among many others.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster   All abilities Monday 30 September 18:30-19:30 EHB Sporturf (60) Lboro Sport App
Taster Indoor Taster All abilities Tuesday 1 October 20:30-21:30 Loughborough College Radmoor (24) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Thursday 3 October 19:30-21:00 EHB Sporturf (60) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Friday 4 October 18:00-19:00 EHB Sporturf (60) Lboro Sport App
Trial   All abilities Monday 7 October 18:30-19:30 EHB Sporturf (60) Sign-up form
Trial   All abilities Thursday 10 October 19:30-21:00 EHB Sporturf (60) Sign-up form
Trial   All abilities Friday 11 October 18:00-19:00 EHB Sporturf (60) Sign-up form

Squash

The squash club accommodates everyone, from recreational members. They have five teams in total: Men’s 1st team, Men’s 2nd team, Men’s 3rd team, Women’s 1st team and Women’s 2nd team. The squash teams compete weekly in BUCS games against other universities and are involved with local leagues against teams in the area. There is also a competitive offer through the IMS (Hall Sport) programme, that any student can participate in, whether living in halls or not.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Live Taster Sessions All abilities Saturday 28 September 12:00-16:00 Squash Courts 1 & 2 Just turn up
Trial   Previous experiece with racket sports Wednesday 2 October 13:00-18:30 Squash courts Sign-up form

Sub Aqua

The Sub Aqua club welcome everyone as they offer qualifications for all levels and experiences. They train weekly on a Wednesday evening, offering lectures then pool skills at the University Swimming Pool as well as training in open water at Stoney Cove, which is nearby and has a safe environment for students to learn.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Try Dives All Abilities Wednesday 2 October 20:00-22:00 Pool Lboro Sport App
Welcome Information Meeting All Abilities Wednesday 9 October 18:30-19:30 WAVB01 Just turn up
Taster Book a Try Dive slot All Abilities Various   Further detail at Sports Bazaar

Swimming

The Swimming club caters for a wide range of abilities from Olympians to club level swimmers. They compete in many events over the year such as BUCS and offer a para swimming programme too.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial AU Trials Competitive swimming experience Wednesday 2 October 17:00-18:30 Pool Sign-up form

Table Tennis

The Table Tennis club caters for all ability levels from people wanting to play for fun, or those who are experienced. The club has six teams competing in BUCS: four men's and two women's performance teams. The Men's 1's are in Division 1, Men's 2's and 3's are in Division 2 and Men's 4's are in Division 3. Both the Women's 1's and 2's are in Division 1. They also have 7 Loughborough League teams which are available for Performance and Academy players.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster   All Abilities Sunday 29 September 15:00-16:00 Holywell Fitness Centre Studios - Dance Studio Lboro Sport App (30)
Taster   All Abilities Sunday 29 September 16:00-17:00 Holywell Fitness Centre Studios - Dance Studio Lboro Sport App (30)
Taster   All Abilities Sunday 29 September 17:00-18:00 Holywell Fitness Centre Studios - Dance Studio Lboro Sport App (30)
Taster Women's only All Abilities Monday 30 September 18:00-19:00 LSF Dance Studio Lboro Sport App (20)
Taster   All Abilities Monday 30 September 19:00-21:00 LSF Dance Studio Lboro Sport App
Taster Women's only All abilities Tuesday 1 October 18:00-19:00 LSF Dance Studio Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Tuesday 1 October 19:00-21:00 LSF Dance Studio Lboro Sport App
Trial Table Tennis Trials All abilities Wednesday 2 October 09:00-16:00 Holywell Fitness Centre (New Victory Hall Courts 1 & 2 ) Sign-up form

Taekwondo

Taekwondo offers classes for both beginners and experienced members. The club actively encourages its members to take part in competitions throughout the year including BUCS, the GTUK National Championships, University Championships, and BUTL Nationals and World Championships. Anyone can enter any competition they wish, regardless of belt level or previous experience!

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Instructor led All abilities Monday 30 September 18:30-20:30 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster Instructor led All abilities Monday 7 October 18:30-20:30 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster Instructor led All abilities Wednesday 2 October 19:30-21:00 Sir David Wallace Studio 1 (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster Instructor led All abilities Wednesday 9 October 19:30-21:00 Sir David Wallace Studio 1 (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster Student led All abilities Saturday 5 October 15:00-17:00 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster Student led All abilities Saturday 12 October 15:00-17:00 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster Student led All abilities Sunday 6 October 16:00-18:00 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App
Taster Student led All abilities Sunday 13 October 16:00-18:00 Martial Arts Centre (50) Lboro Sport App

Tennis

Loughborough tennis offers the opportunity to get involved across all levels and abilities. They have 2 performance teams, 3 BUCS squads and an AU development team. There is also a competitive offer through the IMS (Hall Sport) programme, that any student can participate in, whether living in halls or not.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial AU Trials (Womens ) Previous competitive experience Tuesday 1 October 12:00-22:00 Tennis Centre - Courts 1-4 indoor and 3 outdoor Sign-up form
Trial AU Trials (Men's ) Previous competitive experience Wednesday 2 October 12:00-22:00 Tennis Centre - Courts 1-4 indoor and 3 outdoor Sign-up form

Touch Rugby

Touch Rugby is a mixed club that is open to players from beginner and experienced backgrounds. The club compete in various tournaments and competitions across the country and in Europe such as the UTC tournaments.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster   All abilities Monday 30 September 18:30-19:30 College Rubber Crumb (80) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Wednesday 2 October 19:30-21:00 College Rubber Crumb (80) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Thursday 3 October 21:00-22:30 PEC Rubber Crumb (80) Lboro Sport App
Trial   All abilities Monday 7 October 18:30-19:30 College Rubber Crumb (80) Sign-up form

Trampoline

Loughborough Trampoline is an inclusive club that caters for everyone, from novices to elite performers. For the more experienced individuals, there are opportunities to compete in BUCS and League competitions, as well as the Northern England Universities Trampoline league (NEUT). NEUT competitions also allow anyone at any level to get involved. Trampoline also usually enter the Irish Students Trampoline Open as well as the Scottish Students Trampoline Open each year.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster   All Abilities Wednesday 2 October 18:15-19:30 Sir David Wallace Zone C (36) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All Abilities Wednesday 2 October 19:30-20:45 Sir David Wallace Zone C (36) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Thursday 3 October 17:45-19:00 Sir David Wallace Zone C (36) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Thursday 3 October 19:00-20:15 Sir David Wallace Zone C (36) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Friday 4 October 16:45-18:00 Sir David Wallace Zone C (36) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All abilities Friday 4 October 18:15-19:30 Sir David Wallace Zone C (36) Lboro Sport App

Triathlon

Triathlon are an inclusive and welcoming club with both performance and AU BUCS squads. Teams compete at BUCS events as well as age-group national series competitions. Training involves frequent sessions through the week, making the most of Loughborough’s world class track, swimming pool and gym facilities.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Bike Skills All Abilities Monday 30 September 17:00-18:00 Off site (90) Meet at the Fountain Lboro Sport App
Taster Run: Track All Abilities Tuesday 1 October 17:00-18:00 Outdoor Athletics Group (50) - Athletics Stadium Lboro Sport App
Taster Run: Track All Abilities Tuesday 8 October 17:00-18:00 Outdoor Athletics Group (50) - Athletics Stadium Lboro Sport App
Taster Swim All Abilities Tuesday 1 October 10:00-11:30 Swimming Pool (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster Swim All Abilities Tuesday 8 October 10:00-11:30 Swimming Pool (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster Group ride All Abilities Wednesday 2 October 13:30-16:30 Off site (90) Meet at the Fountain Lboro Sport App
Taster Group ride All Abilities Wednesday 9 October 13:30-16:30 Off site (90) Meet at the Fountain Lboro Sport App
Taster Swim All Abilities Wednesday 2 October 05:15-06:30 Swimming Pool (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster Swim All Abilities Wednesday 9 October 05:15-06:30 Swimming Pool (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster Swim All Abilities Thursday 3 October 06:00-07:30 Swimming Pool (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster Swim All Abilities Thursday 10 October 06:00-07:30 Swimming Pool (40) Lboro Sport App
Taster Run: Easy run (5-10km) All Abilities Thursday 3 October 17:30-18:15 Off site (90) Meet at the Fountain Lboro Sport App
Taster Run: Easy run (5-10km) All Abilities Thursday 10 October 17:30-18:15 Off site (90) Meet at the Fountain Lboro Sport App
Taster Group ride All Abilities Saturday 5 October 10:00-13:00 Off site (90) Meet at the Fountain Lboro Sport App
Taster Group ride All Abilities Saturday 12 October 10:00-13:00 Off site (90) Meet at the Fountain Lboro Sport App
Taster Bike Skills All Abilities Sunday 6 October 16:00-17:00 Off site (90) Meet at the Fountain Lboro Sport App

Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate frisbee is a mixed club that welcome everyone from beginners, all the way to experienced players. Their team, known as 'Haze', regularly compete in men's, mixed and women's tournaments, including BUCS, across the country. For beginners, there are many tournaments at the start of the year where you can compete against other beginners from other universities to have fun and develop.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Showcase game- conducted by frisbee team All Abilities Saturday 28 September 12:00-14:00 PEC Rubber Crumb Just turn up
Taster Open to all All Abilities Monday 30 September 19:30-21:00 College Rubber Crumb (60) Lboro Sport App
Taster Female matching taster All Abilities Monday 7 October 19:30-21:00 College Rubber Crumb (60) Lboro Sport App
Taster Female matching indoor taster All Abilities Tuesday 1 October 21:15-23:00 Sir David Wallace Zone B (30) Lboro Sport App
Taster Indoor Taster All Abilities Tuesday 8 October 21:15-23:00 Sir David Wallace Zone B (30) Lboro Sport App
Taster   All Abilities Wednesday 2 October 14:00-16:00 PEC Rubber Crumb (60) Lboro Sport App
Trial   All Abilities Wednesday 9 October 14:00-16:00 PEC Rubber Crumb (60) Sign-up form
Trial   All Abilities Wednesday 9 October 16:00-18:00 PEC Rubber Crumb (60) Sign-up form

Volleyball

Volleyball is a mixed club that welcomes experienced players and those who want to play recreationally. They have 2 men’s and two women’s teams that compete at four league levels: University, National, Regional and Local. At National level, both their men’s and women’s teams compete in the second division and battle for promotion into division one. There is also a competitive offer through the IMS (Hall Sport) programme, that any student can participate in, whether living in halls or not.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Trial Womens All Abilities Wednesday 2 October 13:00-15:30 Sir David Wallace Zone C Sign-up form
Trial Men's All Abilities Wednesday 2 October 15:30-18:00 Sir David Wallace Zone C Sign-up form

Waterpolo

The Water Polo club competes in BUCS throughout the year and with both men's and women's squads overall they have approximately 60 members. Our men's team and women's team cater for all abilities, so do not hesitate to tag along to one of our taster sessions as we have space available for everyone.

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Session type Session detail Ability Date Location Call to action
Taster Women's Must be able to swim 200 metres Monday 30 September 20:30-21:00 Pool (60) Lboro Sport App
Taster Women's Must be able to swim 200 metres Monday 30 September 21:00-21:30 Pool (60) Lboro Sport App
Taster Men's Must be able to swim 200 metres Monday 30 September 21:30-22:00 Pool (60) Lboro Sport App
Taster Men's Must be able to swim 200 metres Monday 30 September 22:00-22:30 Pool (60) Lboro Sport App
Trial Men & Womens Must be able to swim 200 metres Wednesday 2 October 13:15-14:45 Pool Sign-up form