Sport clubs at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
If you love sport, we've got your back. All abilities are welcome to try out for our (BUCS) teams. Meet your future teammates and find out more about training and fixtures during our Welcome Fairs in September and January.Ìý
How to join a team
Whether you're competing at the highest level or enjoy playing a sport for fun, we welcome students of all abilities. To join your club or sport, complete the Expression of Interest form on the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Sport Linktree.
All sports and clubs will also be at our Welcome Fairs in September and January. Come and chat with us to find out how to get involved.Ìý
How much does it cost?
To join a team, you'll need to buy a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Sports membership. This costs either £180 for a single payment, or you can pay with 3x £60 instalments.Ìý
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Sports membership covers:
- 24-week sports program
- Coaching
- Travel to away fixtures
- Medical clinic access
- Strength and conditioning support
- NGB sports insurance
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Sport training t-shirt.
- Represent Birmingham City University in BUCS competitions.
A-Z of sport clubs at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
This is a full list of sports clubs and teams at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Some compete in the BUCS League, and others are more social. To join a team or see the and costs, . If you don't see your sport and would like to compete and represent ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, email sport@bcu.ac.uk to discuss it with the team.Ìý
- Athletics - Men and Women
- Badminton - Men and Women
- Men's basketball
- Women's basketball
- Boxing - Men and Women
- Cricket - Men and Women
- Men's football
- Women's Football
- Men's Hockey
- Women's hockey
- Netball
- Padel - ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Active
- Pickleball - ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Active
- Men's Rugby
- Women's Rugby
- Running
- Squash - Men and Women
- Table Tennis
- Volleyball - Men and Women
Athletics - Men and Women
Athletes of all abilities are welcome to join the club. You'll need to complete a questionnaire before you start, detailing your events and skill level. Athletics training sessions are twice a week. Follow or .ÌýÂ
Badminton - Men and Women
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Badminton train a couple of times a week. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Men's Badminton team compete in the BUCS Midlands league, while male and female competitors enter BUCS National events. .
Men's basketball
Men's basketball at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is made up of 2 teams that compete in the BUCS league. They train a couple of times a week, evenings and have regular BUCS fixtures. .
Women's basketball
Players of all abilities are welcome to join ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø women's basketball. The team train once a week. You can find out more by .
Boxing - Men and Women
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Boxing Club is delivered through . We also have a partnership with , raising money for the Oddballs Foundation.Ìý
Cricket - Men and Women
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø have a men's and women's cricket team. There are a couple of training sessions a week, including one for women only.Ìý for more details.Ìý
Men's football
Men's football is one of the largest sports clubs at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Multiple teams compete in the BUCS league, and one in the Higher Education Development FA League. They also offer a social football session once a week. Follow them on ²¹²Ô»åÌý. Find all the details about trials and session timings on the .Ìý
Women's Football
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Women's Football compete in the BUCS league, and offer a social football session once a week. Follow ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Women's Football on and .Ìý
Men's Hockey
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Men's hockey team compete in the BUCS league. There are a mix of coached and uncoached training sessions during the week. .Ìý
Women's hockey
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Women's hockey team compete in the BUCS league. There are a mix of coached and uncoached training sessions during the week.Ìý.Ìý
Netball
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Netball have multiple teams competing in the BUCS league. They offer a mix of training sessions. .
Padel - ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Active
Staff and students of all abilities are welcome to play padel every week. Book and play sessions are on Wednesday afternoons, and are run by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Active.Ìý
Pickleball - ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Active
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Active run pickleball sessions every week for staff and students of all abilities. Book and play sessions are on Thursday evenings.Ìý
Men's Rugby
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Men's Rugby has one team competing in the BUCS league. They train once a week.Ìý.
Women's Rugby
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Women's Rugby has one team competing in the BUCS league. They train once a week.Ìý.
Running
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Running has one session a week. This caters for all abilities and is not a competitive club.Ìý
Squash - Men and Women
Players of all abilities and genders are welcome. Training sessions are once a week. The Men's team competes in the BUCS West Midlands League, with male and female competitors also entering National events. .
More sports and clubs at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
You can find even more clubs and sports to join at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø through your Students' Union. They're an independent charity that work alongside the university to make sure you have the best experience possible. See the full list of societies on their website, and if you don't see one you like, you can start it.Ìý