Being part of a University club or team is a fantastic way to make friends and socialise and, through our huge array of sports clubs, you get to stay active too.
There is a whole heap of opportunities – 50 clubs and counting – waiting out there for students to take advantage of, from football and netball to cricket and cheerleading, there’s a club for everyone. We’ve randomly selected a few choices to give you a better idea about the options you have:
Futsal
Futsal is a variant of football, which is played on a smaller inside court with five players per side. They currently compete with two teams in British Universities and Colleges sports leagues (BUCS), including a hugely successful first team, which currently competes in the BUCS sport leagues 1a division and a second team competing in BUCS 3a. Both teams train together every Thursday and Friday 8-10pm at the University sports hall. The team offers a large variety of social events run by their social secretary. Get details.
Korfball
Korfball is the world’s largest mixed-gender ball sport. Haven’t heard of it? We hadn’t either! In short, it’s similar to basketball and netball with a few different rules and girls and boys play on the same team. The team plays competitively in BUCS and also in the Christie Cup. Training times vary depending what team you’re in and you can find out more here.
Mountaineering
If rock climbing, bouldering, hill walking, mountaineering or simply being in the great outdoors is your thing this could be the club for you. No experience is necessary and it’s up to you whether you’d like to be considered for competition, or you just do it for pleasure. Training involves the use of the indoor climbing facilities in the city on Monday evenings and Wednesday afternoons and there are regular socials meet ups too. Read more.
Skydiving
Whether you’re contemplating your first jump or you have 20 under your belt already, Skydiving club could be for you. Full training is available for novices and extra training to perfect free-fall skills is available for all. There are regular socials, both in and out the drop zone, and the chance to jump competitively if that’s something for you. Learn more.
Ultimate frisbee
Looking for a non-contact sport ideal for players of all abilities? Look no further than Ultimate Frisbee! There are men’s, women’s and mixed teams available and lots of competitions to enter, which could take you all over the country. Training takes place Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in the evening at the sports hall and Wyncote Sports Grounds. There are social events throughout the year too, including themed parties and games nights. Get the details.
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Check out the full list of sports clubs on the Sport Liverpool webpages.
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Memberships
If you’d like to join one of Sport Liverpool’s sports teams during your time at University, take out their Athletics Union (AU) membership for only £30 (normal price £60 for first club you join and an extra £24 for every additional club you join). You can purchase memberships at the sports centres’ reception and this membership will run until the end of the academic year. This offer expires at the end of February.
If you are not wishing to join a team but would like access to the centres’ facilities, including gym, pool, courts and classes there are a range of membership options to choose from.
Only here for a few months? Our Semester Abroad students have the option to take out a three-month membership only, for £82. Ask at the sport centre reception for details. This membership is aimed at international students but is available to all students.
Extra benefits
Did you know that being a member of a sports club (AU membership) comes with extra perks too? These include:
- Representation within the Sport Liverpool department through the elected student Athletic Union (AU) executive committee
- Elite personal accident insurance cover
- Access to physiotherapy treatment at our Sports Injuries clinic
- Priority access to AU social events
- Financial support at representative level
- Subsidised access to coaching and officials courses
- Eligibility for colours and blues award