Sport

Newcastle University is one of the top universities for sport in the country, both in terms of performance and facilities and is consistently ranked within the top 12 out of 152 higher education institutions in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) rankings.

Facilities

  • outstanding indoor facilities and outdoor facilities
  • a programme of activities at all levels, from beginners' to county and international
  • a range of activities, from rugby and netball to sub-aqua and parachuting
  • University clubs which compete in the British Universities Sports Association (BUSA) competitions, and local leagues
  • one of the most extensive university intra-mural competitions, with teams of students from a particular course, or friends from University accommodation competing against each other
  • support for outstanding students through the Elite Athletes Squad and sports bursaries
  • opportunity to volunteer and gain experience in coaching, event management and administration

Using the Sports Facilities

University Sport centre

Our sports activities are organised jointly by the Centre for Physical Recreation and Sport and the Athletic Union (the central student sporting body).

All students automatically become members of the Athletic Union, and are able to join clubs and use our facilities at a low cost. We make a charge for the use of indoor and outdoor facilities, through an annual membership scheme.

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