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<strong>Sport</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Active</strong> <strong>Lifestyles</strong><br />

Your guide to sport <strong>and</strong> physical activity at<br />

<strong>Nottingham</strong> <strong>Trent</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

2012/2013<br />

www.ntu.ac.uk/sport


Get fit, have fun, feel great<br />

Enjoy an active student life with a sport <strong>and</strong> fitness<br />

membership – just £120 for a year.<br />

Try before you buy<br />

All of our sport <strong>and</strong> fitness facilities are available free of charge to NTU<br />

students until Sunday 14 October 2012 – choose from fitness suites, sports<br />

clubs, classes <strong>and</strong> much more.<br />

Already convinced? Take advantage of our special offer <strong>and</strong> pay only £99<br />

instead of £120 if you join by Sunday 21 October 2012.<br />

Features of membership include:<br />

• free use of the fitness suites at Clifton campus <strong>and</strong> at the City site;<br />

• free access to group exercise classes;<br />

• free access to the <strong>University</strong>’s excellent sports facilities;<br />

• free membership of any NTU sports club;<br />

• <strong>University</strong> of <strong>Nottingham</strong> swimming pool – just £2 per visit.<br />

Join online today at<br />

www.ntu.ac.uk/sportmembership.<br />

For more information on the sport <strong>and</strong> fitness opportunities at NTU visit<br />

www.ntu.ac.uk/sport.<br />

/NTU<strong>Sport</strong> /NTU<strong>Sport</strong> Email: sport@ntu.ac.uk Tel: 0115 848 3219


Contents<br />

Welcome to sport at<br />

<strong>Nottingham</strong> <strong>Trent</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Regular exercise is essential for good health. But you don’t<br />

have to be a fitness fanatic or competitive sports player to<br />

enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle.<br />

At NTU, we actively encourage good physical health by<br />

making it as easy as possible to access a wide range of<br />

fitness <strong>and</strong> exercise opportunities, whatever your ability.<br />

For sport, for health, for everybody<br />

If you would like to join our growing sport <strong>and</strong> fitness community,<br />

there are a variety of ways to get involved. Read on to find out more<br />

or look out for us online:<br />

• Visit our website – www.ntu.ac.uk/sport<br />

• Like NTU <strong>Sport</strong> on Facebook – www.facebook.com/NTU<strong>Sport</strong><br />

• Follow us on Twitter – www.twitter.com/NTU<strong>Sport</strong><br />

<strong>Sport</strong> <strong>and</strong> fitness facilities .........................................................2<br />

Group exercise classes.................................................................4<br />

Recreational courses <strong>and</strong> leagues ........................................5<br />

nu2sport............................................................................................6<br />

Charity Varsity Series...................................................................7<br />

<strong>Sport</strong>s clubs......................................................................................8<br />

Volunteering in sport ...................................................................15<br />

<strong>Sport</strong> scholarships .........................................................................16<br />

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<strong>Sport</strong> <strong>and</strong> fitness facilities<br />

NTU has a wide range of sport <strong>and</strong> fitness<br />

facilities at both the City site <strong>and</strong> Clifton<br />

campus. Full details are available at<br />

www.ntu.ac.uk/sport.<br />

Clifton campus<br />

Clifton is the main hub for sporting activity at<br />

NTU. The campus offers an excellent range of<br />

sport <strong>and</strong> fitness facilities at the Lee Westwood<br />

<strong>Sport</strong>s Centre, including:<br />

• large fitness suite – cutting edge “Life<br />

Fitness” equipment;<br />

• dance studio – mirrored walls <strong>and</strong> ballet<br />

barre;<br />

• three glass-backed squash courts;<br />

• two large sports halls;<br />

• high performance centre – strength <strong>and</strong><br />

conditioning;<br />

• sports therapy clinic;<br />

• floodlit artificial pitch;<br />

• grass pitches;<br />

• four outdoor tennis courts;<br />

• two outdoor netball courts;<br />

• nutrition suite.<br />

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City site<br />

The City site boasts a student focused fitness<br />

suite: O2 Max. This popular facility is equipped<br />

with market leading equipment, as well as a<br />

good range of free weights.<br />

We also provide a varied programme of group<br />

exercise classes in the O2 Max dance studio –<br />

see page 4 for more information.<br />

A range of br<strong>and</strong> new sport <strong>and</strong> fitness facilities<br />

are currently being built on the City site, with<br />

completion expected in 2013.<br />

Brackenhurst campus<br />

For those studying at the Brackenhurst campus,<br />

there are great membership discounts at<br />

Southwell Leisure Centre. NTU student<br />

membership is only £16 per month <strong>and</strong> offers a<br />

range of benefits. Further details are available<br />

at www.southwellleisure.co.uk.<br />

To book, or for any enquiries, call:<br />

0115 848 3219 (Clifton)<br />

0115 848 4066 (City)<br />

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Group exercise classes<br />

Group exercise classes – led by qualified<br />

instructors – are a fun way to keep fit, unwind<br />

<strong>and</strong> meet new people in a friendly, supportive<br />

environment.<br />

Dance-based fitness<br />

Move to the music, bounce to the beat <strong>and</strong> roll with<br />

the rhythm in our dance-based classes – for example<br />

the latest craze of Zumba. These are tremendously<br />

fun, energising workouts that tone your entire body<br />

as you dance your way to a fitter, healthier lifestyle.<br />

Core stability <strong>and</strong> flexibility<br />

These classes – including yoga <strong>and</strong> pilates –<br />

aim to improve flexibility, core strength <strong>and</strong><br />

body conditioning. Expect to flatten your abs,<br />

strengthen muscles <strong>and</strong> improve posture with<br />

one of these popular classes.<br />

Total toning workout<br />

Toning workouts – such as “abs blast” – aim to<br />

help you towards the toned beach body you’ve<br />

always wanted. Focusing on those problem<br />

areas (abs, hips, thighs <strong>and</strong> buttocks), you’re<br />

bound to see great results!<br />

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Cardiovascular fitness<br />

Cardio classes, including spin, will get your heart<br />

pumping <strong>and</strong> the sweat pouring! Guaranteed<br />

to leave you glowing afterwards, these classes<br />

will work towards weight loss <strong>and</strong> improved<br />

fitness.<br />

Martial arts-based exercise classes<br />

A range of our classes are based on the<br />

self-defence aspects of martial arts – get fit at<br />

the same time as learning martial arts moves.<br />

To view the full programme<br />

for both the City site <strong>and</strong><br />

Clifton campus, visit<br />

www.ntu.ac.uk/exerciseclasses or<br />

pick up a leaflet from one of our<br />

centres.<br />

NTU sport <strong>and</strong> fitness members<br />

benefit from free entry to all classes<br />

<strong>and</strong> priority booking.


Recreational courses <strong>and</strong> leagues<br />

We have a wide variety of opportunities for you<br />

to stay fit, get active or try out something<br />

totally new!<br />

Beginners’ <strong>and</strong> improvers’ courses<br />

Throughout the year we’ll be holding a number<br />

of short courses (four to six weeks) to help you<br />

learn to play a variety of new activities.<br />

Internal sports leagues<br />

Get involved in our own sports leagues,<br />

designed especially for NTU students. <strong>Sport</strong>s<br />

include netball, football <strong>and</strong> squash. There<br />

are no trials, no training, just games. We even<br />

provide the officials where necessary, so all<br />

you have to do is play!<br />

“No Strings” Badminton<br />

Don’t fancy being tied into a regular club<br />

session? Then, why not give No Strings<br />

Badminton a go? A member of staff is on<br />

h<strong>and</strong> to organise games <strong>and</strong> provide rackets<br />

<strong>and</strong> shuttles. Volunteers from the NTU<br />

Badminton Club often help out too – you may<br />

even get spotted as the next NTU star player.<br />

<strong>Sport</strong>s facilities<br />

Taking part in regular physical activity doesn’t<br />

need to be this organised – all our facilities are<br />

available free of charge to sport <strong>and</strong> fitness<br />

members or on a pay <strong>and</strong> play basis to nonmembers.<br />

All you have to do is give us a call<br />

<strong>and</strong> book yourself in!<br />

For more details about any of these<br />

activities, please contact us on:<br />

Tel: 0115 848 3219<br />

Email: sport@ntu.ac.uk<br />

www.ntu.ac.uk/sport<br />

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nu2sport - the fun way to get<br />

active!<br />

nu2sport is designed specifically for students<br />

who want to play sport in a fun environment,<br />

free from competition, commitment <strong>and</strong><br />

expectation.<br />

• Do I need a membership? No!<br />

Sessions are only £1.<br />

• Do I need to be fit? No!<br />

Sessions are aimed at beginners.<br />

• Do I need to bring a partner? No!<br />

Come by yourself or bring a friend, we don’t<br />

mind!<br />

• Do I need to be really good? No!<br />

These sessions give you a taster of an activity<br />

you may not have tried before.<br />

• Do I have to go every week? No!<br />

Although we would love to see you every<br />

week, if you can’t make a session, don’t<br />

worry!<br />

• Do I have to choose just one activity? No!<br />

You can go to as many different nu2sport<br />

sessions as you want to.<br />

For more information please see:<br />

www.ntu.ac.uk/nu2sport<br />

www.facebook.com/nu2sport


Charity Varsity Series<br />

The <strong>Nottingham</strong> Universities Charity Varsity Series is one of the<br />

country’s most competitive <strong>and</strong> popular university sport events,<br />

where NTU <strong>and</strong> the <strong>University</strong> of <strong>Nottingham</strong> compete across a<br />

range of sports. Many of the sports include both men’s <strong>and</strong><br />

women’s fixtures.<br />

We hire out <strong>Nottingham</strong>’s premier sporting<br />

venues to showcase the matches, which attract<br />

huge, passionate crowds to cheer on their<br />

respective universities. Venues include Notts<br />

County FC’s Meadow Lane stadium for the<br />

football <strong>and</strong> rugby <strong>and</strong> the National Ice Centre<br />

for the ice hockey – which always attracts a<br />

capacity crowd of almost 7,000 spectators.<br />

The 2012 series included:<br />

• American football<br />

• Swimming<br />

• Rugby league<br />

• Ice hockey<br />

• Football<br />

• Netball<br />

• Basketball<br />

• Rugby union<br />

• Hockey<br />

• Cricket<br />

• Lacrosse<br />

Many of the events are supported by each<br />

<strong>University</strong>’s cheerleading squad, which provides<br />

eye-catching stunts, routines <strong>and</strong> choreography.<br />

Charity<br />

The Varsity Series is a great occasion for both<br />

players <strong>and</strong> fans, but we also raise money for<br />

the year’s nominated charity.<br />

Past charities include CRY (Cardiac Risk in the<br />

Young), PASIC (Parents’ Association for<br />

Seriously Ill Children) <strong>and</strong> Balls to Poverty.<br />

In 2012, over £15,000 was raised for the<br />

<strong>Nottingham</strong>-based charity CP <strong>Sport</strong>, which<br />

provides sporting opportunities for people with<br />

cerebral palsy from across the UK.<br />

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<strong>Sport</strong>s clubs<br />

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Joining a sports club during your time at NTU could be one<br />

of the best things you ever do.<br />

Joining a sports club at NTU could lead to:<br />

• learning a new sport;<br />

• keeping yourself fit, healthy <strong>and</strong> active;<br />

• making friends for life;<br />

• challenging yourself with outdoor <strong>and</strong> adventurous activities; <strong>and</strong><br />

• representing NTU across the UK <strong>and</strong> beyond.<br />

Whether you would like to try something for the first time or would like to continue an activity<br />

you’ve been doing for years, we’re confident you’ll find an NTU sports club that suits you.<br />

Most clubs provide the necessary equipment for their sessions, so you don’t even need your own<br />

gear.<br />

More details on the clubs listed on the following pages – including contact details – are available at<br />

www.ntu.ac.uk/sportsclubs.<br />

This club competes in the British<br />

Universities <strong>and</strong> Colleges <strong>Sport</strong><br />

leagues <strong>and</strong> competitions.<br />

Award – This club won an award at<br />

the 2012 NTU <strong>Sport</strong>s Awards.<br />

Varsity – This sport features in the<br />

Charity Varsity Series.<br />

Trips – This club regularly goes on<br />

trips throughout the UK <strong>and</strong> in some<br />

cases overseas.<br />

Platinum squad – This very high<br />

performing team benefits from an<br />

additional range of services such as<br />

physiotherapy <strong>and</strong> strength <strong>and</strong><br />

conditioning coaching.<br />

Gold squad – This club’s top team<br />

benefits from a special package of<br />

support.<br />

Silver squad – These teams also<br />

receive additional support services.<br />

Bronze squad – These teams receive<br />

slightly more support than a regular<br />

BUCS team.


American Football<br />

The NTU Renegades’ third season proved a<br />

great success, including a victory in the 2012<br />

Varsity fixture. The club aims to build on this<br />

success in inter-university competition.<br />

Archery<br />

Whether you’re a complete novice or worldclass<br />

archer, everybody is welcome to join NTU<br />

Archery Club. With regular on-campus training<br />

sessions <strong>and</strong> a great atmosphere, you are<br />

guaranteed a great experience.<br />

Athletics<br />

NTU Athletics caters for all abilities in cross<br />

country, marathon, track <strong>and</strong> field <strong>and</strong> road<br />

running. The club trains at Clifton campus <strong>and</strong><br />

the nearby Harvey Hadden Athletics Stadium.<br />

NTU athletes also enter the BUCS indoor,<br />

outdoor <strong>and</strong> cross-country Championships,<br />

welcoming all st<strong>and</strong>ards of athlete.<br />

Badminton<br />

The NTU Badminton Club aims to offer<br />

students of any ability a chance to experience<br />

this fast <strong>and</strong> exciting sport. Whether you’re<br />

looking to represent the <strong>University</strong><br />

competitively or enjoy a friendly badminton<br />

session, then this could be the club for you.<br />

Basketball<br />

The NTU Basketball Club has achieved great<br />

success in recent years, with the women<br />

winning their BUCS league <strong>and</strong> being promoted<br />

to the premier. The men’s team came fourth in<br />

their league <strong>and</strong> hope to do even better in<br />

2012-13. The club are also looking to introduce<br />

a men’s second team.<br />

Belly Dance<br />

Learn to dance like Shakira! You’ll learn exotic<br />

new dance moves <strong>and</strong> routines originating<br />

from Egyptian, Lebanese, Turkish, Arabic <strong>and</strong><br />

Greek cultures. We hold regular socials <strong>and</strong><br />

classes build towards performances <strong>and</strong> shows.<br />

Boxing<br />

Whether you’re a complete novice or an<br />

experienced fighter, NTU Boxing Club will<br />

welcome you. Come along if you’re interested<br />

in representing NTU or just need the exercise.<br />

Brackenhurst <strong>Sport</strong>s<br />

If you study at Brackenhurst campus there are<br />

many sports on offer to join up to. The club run<br />

their own BUCS Rugby Union team <strong>and</strong> are<br />

hoping to add more for next year.<br />

Canoe<br />

The NTU Canoe Club welcomes both novice<br />

<strong>and</strong> experienced paddlers. There are regular<br />

training sessions at Holme Pierrepont National<br />

Water <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre to help you develop your<br />

skills. The club takes part in a variety of<br />

competitions <strong>and</strong> organises weekend trips all<br />

over the UK <strong>and</strong> abroad.<br />

Cheerleading<br />

Cheerleading is a fun, creative <strong>and</strong> competitive<br />

sport. The squads perform advanced,<br />

innovative stunts <strong>and</strong> routines, entering (<strong>and</strong><br />

often winning) national competitions. The<br />

cheerleaders are also a regular feature at the<br />

annual Charity Varsity Series.<br />

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Climbing<br />

Whether you are into traditional, sport or<br />

bouldering this club gives you the chance to<br />

develop your climbing skills. The club meets<br />

regularly at local climbing walls <strong>and</strong> welcomes<br />

students of any ability. Trips to the Peak<br />

District as well as other locations around the UK<br />

are organised every two weeks.<br />

Cricket<br />

NTU Cricket Club runs several teams catering<br />

for all abilities, from beginners to county<br />

st<strong>and</strong>ard. There are regular net sessions<br />

throughout the winter <strong>and</strong> BUCS fixtures take<br />

place in the summer term.<br />

Dance<br />

NTU Dance Club covers a wide range of styles,<br />

including street jazz, break dance, tap, ballet,<br />

contemporary <strong>and</strong> hip hop. There are separate<br />

classes for all abilities, taught by highly<br />

experienced coaches. The club also produces<br />

<strong>and</strong> choreographs its own show as well as<br />

attending competitions at other universities.<br />

Dodgeball<br />

Already a huge sport in the US, dodgeball is<br />

now a fast growing sport in the UK. Dodgeball<br />

will improve your agility, speed <strong>and</strong> teamwork<br />

while you have lots of fun. The friendly,<br />

sociable team regularly enter UKDBA<br />

competitions across the country, so come <strong>and</strong><br />

give dodgeball a try.<br />

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Equestrian<br />

The NTU Equestrian Club caters for riders of all<br />

abilities – as well as weekly lessons, there is also<br />

a horse ball team. For the more experienced<br />

rider there is a chance to represent NTU at<br />

local, regional <strong>and</strong> national competitions<br />

throughout the UK. In addition to the riding<br />

sessions throughout the year, the club<br />

organises regular weekend trips to destinations<br />

such as Wales, the Peak District <strong>and</strong> other riding<br />

events.<br />

Fencing<br />

Fencing is fast paced, athletic <strong>and</strong> requires skill,<br />

speed <strong>and</strong> dexterity. With sessions run by a<br />

qualified coach, you will soon develop your<br />

skills – whatever your level. The club actively<br />

encourages participation in individual <strong>and</strong><br />

team competitions in all three weapons, from<br />

intra-club tournaments to national<br />

competitions.<br />

Football (Men’s)<br />

The NTU Men’s Football Club has achieved a<br />

great deal of success in recent seasons,<br />

including reaching the BUCS Championship<br />

semi-final <strong>and</strong> the play-offs for promotion to<br />

the BUCS Premier League. In addition to the<br />

five teams playing in BUCS leagues, there are<br />

also many more teams playing in our own<br />

internal “Superleague” structure.<br />

Football (Women’s)<br />

This thriving <strong>and</strong> welcoming club had a difficult<br />

year, with the first team being relegated from<br />

the BUCS Premier League. However, the three<br />

women’s teams will start the new season with<br />

renewed optimism <strong>and</strong> welcome players of all<br />

abilities.


Futsal<br />

Futsal is one of the fastest growing sports in the<br />

country <strong>and</strong> is new to NTU. Futsal is the South<br />

American answer to 5-a-side football. It is<br />

played with a smaller ball with less bounce<br />

encouraging tricks <strong>and</strong> close control. Fancy<br />

playing a sport that the likes of Ronaldo,<br />

Denilson <strong>and</strong> Roberto Carlos all grew up<br />

playing?<br />

Golf<br />

The Golf Club at NTU plays competitively <strong>and</strong><br />

on a recreational level. Home matches <strong>and</strong><br />

recreational rounds are played at Ramsdale<br />

Golf Club.<br />

Hockey<br />

NTU Hockey Club consists of nine teams, both<br />

male <strong>and</strong> female. The BUCS men’s first team<br />

now compete in the Tier 1 League with realistic<br />

hopes of promotion at the end of the year. The<br />

top women’s team narrowly missed out on<br />

promotion to their BUCS Premier league last<br />

season.<br />

Ice Hockey<br />

The <strong>Nottingham</strong> Universities Ice Hockey Club is<br />

made up of students from NTU <strong>and</strong> the<br />

<strong>University</strong> of <strong>Nottingham</strong>. All abilities are<br />

catered for, through the team of qualified <strong>and</strong><br />

enthusiastic coaches who also provide skate<br />

grinding <strong>and</strong> video analysis.<br />

Ju Jitsu<br />

The NTU Ju Jitsu Club is ideal for those who<br />

want to get fit while learning excellent selfdefence<br />

techniques. The core art of ju jitsu<br />

comprises a system of throws, joint locks <strong>and</strong><br />

strikes. Ju jitsu skills can be used by men <strong>and</strong><br />

women as a form of self-defence.<br />

Karate<br />

NTU Karate was formed in 2011 <strong>and</strong> aims to<br />

build on a successful first year. Karate is a<br />

contact sport, but safety equipment <strong>and</strong><br />

professional instruction is provided for all<br />

members. Members can also enter for<br />

gradings, or just benefit from the excellent<br />

training provided to learn new skills <strong>and</strong><br />

improve fitness.<br />

Lacrosse<br />

The Lacrosse Club caters for women <strong>and</strong> men;<br />

any st<strong>and</strong>ard of player is welcome from<br />

beginners upwards. In 2012, the women’s team<br />

got promoted to the BUCS Tier 1 league <strong>and</strong> the<br />

men’s first team narrowly missed out on<br />

promotion to the BUCS Premiership in their<br />

second season. There will also be a new second<br />

team for 2012-13.<br />

Mountain Biking<br />

NTU Mountain Biking Club goes on regular trips<br />

to mountain bike tracks all over the country, in<br />

addition to organising recreational <strong>and</strong> road<br />

cycling around <strong>Nottingham</strong>. Bikes can be hired<br />

at most of the mountain bike tracks so you<br />

don’t even need to own a bike to get cycling!<br />

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Netball<br />

NTU Netball is a very popular club at NTU,<br />

with around 80 players playing weekly in<br />

competitive <strong>and</strong> recreational leagues. All<br />

abilities are catered for, from beginners to<br />

advanced players, so it is guaranteed that<br />

there’s a place in a team for everyone.<br />

Pole Dancing<br />

Pole dancing is an exciting <strong>and</strong> empowering<br />

form of exercise <strong>and</strong> an excellent way of<br />

building your self-confidence. Classes include<br />

acrobatics, along with strength <strong>and</strong> flexibility<br />

work. All levels of experience are catered for,<br />

with classes taking place in a relaxed, friendly<br />

<strong>and</strong> supportive environment.<br />

Rowing<br />

Rowing with the NTU Boat Club allows you to<br />

become part of a friendly <strong>and</strong> well established<br />

club. Based on the River <strong>Trent</strong> the club has a<br />

strong affiliation with <strong>Nottingham</strong> Rowing Club<br />

<strong>and</strong> has exclusive use of modern training <strong>and</strong><br />

rowing facilities. Whether you are a complete<br />

novice or experienced rower, all are welcome.<br />

Rugby League<br />

The men’s first team had a successful first<br />

season in the BUCS Premier League finishing<br />

fourth. Several players in both the first <strong>and</strong><br />

second teams are newcomers to the sport, so<br />

everyone is welcome.<br />

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Rugby Union (Men’s)<br />

NTU Rugby Union Club caters for players of all<br />

abilities. The first team are in BUCS Premier B<br />

(North) with promotion aspirations in their<br />

sights. There are four teams in the club, with<br />

the fourth team gaining promotion to BUCS<br />

Tier 3 after their first year in the competition.<br />

Rugby Union (Women’s)<br />

Women’s rugby is a growing sport that’s<br />

becoming ever more popular at university level.<br />

NTU Women’s Rugby Club welcomes girls of all<br />

abilities. The team had a successful year<br />

finishing in a respectable fourth place in BUCS<br />

Tier 1; a result they hope to build on in the<br />

2012-13 season.<br />

Snowsports<br />

NTU Snowsports offers budding <strong>and</strong><br />

experienced skiers <strong>and</strong> snowboarders the<br />

chance to indulge in these exciting <strong>and</strong><br />

challenging activities. There are regular trips to<br />

local dry slope <strong>and</strong> snow domes around the UK,<br />

as well as the Alps at Christmas <strong>and</strong> Easter.<br />

The club has a strong freestyle team <strong>and</strong> will be<br />

looking at developing this along with traditional<br />

racing throughout the year.<br />

Squash<br />

Squash is a new <strong>and</strong> rapidly exp<strong>and</strong>ing club,<br />

catering for all abilities. There are men’s <strong>and</strong><br />

women’s team competing in the BUCS leagues<br />

<strong>and</strong> ladders for social members. The women’s<br />

team narrowly missed out on promotion to the<br />

BUCS Premier League. The three new glassbacked<br />

courts at Clifton campus provide superb<br />

facilities on which to train <strong>and</strong> play.


Sub Aqua<br />

When you’re a scuba-diver you’re fully qualified<br />

to meet fish face to face, as well as explore<br />

ancient wrecks, reefs <strong>and</strong> caves. At NTUSAC<br />

you’ll gain the qualifications to dive anywhere<br />

in the world.<br />

Surf<br />

Whether a novice or a pro, anyone can join.<br />

With trips throughout the year, you’ll meet<br />

some great new people <strong>and</strong> have a new<br />

adventure every time.<br />

Swimming <strong>and</strong> water polo<br />

NTU Swimming <strong>and</strong> water polo team is a wellestablished<br />

club that has enjoyed success at<br />

major swimming events. As well as catering for<br />

swimmers who compete, the club welcomes<br />

everyone – no matter what level – so they can<br />

swim or play water polo <strong>and</strong> enjoy themselves!<br />

Table Tennis<br />

The club has two men’s teams <strong>and</strong> two<br />

women’s teams. The m en’s first team compete<br />

in the BUCS Premier League <strong>and</strong> won the BUCS<br />

Trophy last season. The two women’s teams<br />

also compete in BUCS, winning every gold in<br />

the BUCS individuals last year. The club has a<br />

range of members from world-class to<br />

beginners.<br />

Taekwondo ITF<br />

This form of taekwondo is appealing to new<br />

starters <strong>and</strong> graded students alike. It’s a great<br />

way to keep fit <strong>and</strong> enables you to progress<br />

with regular grading sessions.<br />

Taekwondo WTF<br />

In partnership with <strong>Nottingham</strong> TAGB, our style<br />

of taekwondo is open to beginners <strong>and</strong> those<br />

experienced in taekwondo. Members can also<br />

enter for gradings, or just benefit from the<br />

excellent training provided to learn new skills<br />

<strong>and</strong> improve fitness.<br />

Ten Pin Bowling<br />

Join NTU Ten Pin Bowling to play competitively<br />

in the BUTBA <strong>and</strong> BUCS tournaments. We train<br />

weekly at First Bowl in <strong>Nottingham</strong> city centre<br />

<strong>and</strong> welcome regular bowlers or first timers<br />

alike!<br />

Tennis<br />

The women’s team endured a difficult season,<br />

being relegated from BUCS Tier 1 to Tier 2. The<br />

men’s second team enjoyed a better season,<br />

achieving promotion from BUCS Tier 3 to Tier<br />

2. Players of all st<strong>and</strong>ards are welcome, with a<br />

coach for beginners <strong>and</strong> advanced players. The<br />

Lee Westwood <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre at Clifton campus<br />

had br<strong>and</strong> new tennis courts installed in 2012,<br />

so why not join this great club <strong>and</strong> take<br />

advantage of the great tennis facilities at NTU?<br />

Thai Boxing<br />

Muay Thai (Thai boxing) uses eight points of<br />

contact, unlike Western boxing which uses two.<br />

There are two training sessions each week with<br />

an experienced coach to put you through your<br />

paces. We are a friendly club that trains hard<br />

<strong>and</strong> plays hard too!<br />

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Trampolining<br />

This is a friendly, welcoming club <strong>and</strong><br />

trampolining is a great all-body workout which<br />

focuses on core stability <strong>and</strong> flexibility. Our<br />

coaches will teach you the skills you need to<br />

bounce safely <strong>and</strong> also help prepare more<br />

advanced members for local <strong>and</strong> regional<br />

competitions.<br />

Ultimate Frisbee<br />

Ultimate Frisbee is a fast-paced, mixed team<br />

sport, with regular weekend tournaments held<br />

at universities up <strong>and</strong> down the country.<br />

Matches are both indoors <strong>and</strong> outdoors.<br />

Anyone who wants to improve their agility,<br />

speed <strong>and</strong> teamwork should come <strong>and</strong> give<br />

Ultimate Frisbee a try.<br />

Volleyball<br />

The NTU Volleyball Club is a small, friendly <strong>and</strong><br />

very diverse club. It comprises both men’s <strong>and</strong><br />

women’s teams. Anyone is welcome to come<br />

along, join in <strong>and</strong> have fun.<br />

Wakeboard<br />

NTU Wakeboard Club offers new <strong>and</strong> seasoned<br />

riders the chance to learn <strong>and</strong> progress in one<br />

of the most exciting water sports around.<br />

There are development weekends throughout<br />

the year with expert tuition from pro riders to<br />

teach you new skills. There are also weekly<br />

visits to <strong>Nottingham</strong> Wakeboard Lake, regular<br />

trips to UK cables <strong>and</strong> boatlakes plus the<br />

annual UNIWAKE competition.<br />

Walking<br />

The walking club runs regular day <strong>and</strong> weekend<br />

trips throughout the UK. It’s a really great<br />

chance to get out of <strong>Nottingham</strong> <strong>and</strong> see some<br />

of the most beautiful parts of the country. All<br />

abilities are catered for in a friendly, welcoming<br />

atmosphere – so come along <strong>and</strong> make your<br />

weekends at NTU memorable.


Volunteering in sport<br />

Do something you love, give something back, improve your CV!<br />

Volunteering can be very rewarding <strong>and</strong> is a<br />

valuable source of experience. <strong>Nottingham</strong><br />

<strong>Trent</strong> <strong>University</strong> has a wide range of<br />

opportunities on offer to encourage you to get<br />

involved in sports volunteering:<br />

• Coaching within <strong>Nottingham</strong>shire’s thriving<br />

sporting community.<br />

• Helping local clubs with website development<br />

or other “back room” support.<br />

• Officiating local sports events.<br />

• Assisting with after school clubs or holiday<br />

camps.<br />

• Student led projects – set up sport activities<br />

that you’re passionate about.<br />

With so many opportunities on offer there’s sure<br />

to be something for you!<br />

Volunteering in sport not only provides a great<br />

chance to lend a h<strong>and</strong> in the local community,<br />

but also helps you to develop the skills <strong>and</strong><br />

experience you will need to set yourself apart<br />

from the crowd. Your CV will be enhanced by<br />

providing evidence of work undertaken <strong>and</strong><br />

experience gained – all this while enjoying<br />

yourself!<br />

For further information, see our<br />

web pages:<br />

www.ntu.ac.uk/sportvolunteering<br />

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<strong>Sport</strong> scholarships<br />

<strong>Nottingham</strong> <strong>Trent</strong> <strong>University</strong> provides an environment in which<br />

talented student athletes can achieve academic <strong>and</strong> sporting success<br />

while studying at the <strong>University</strong>.<br />

The programme combines high quality<br />

performance support services with outst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />

facilities for elite athletes from a range of<br />

sports. <strong>Nottingham</strong> <strong>Trent</strong> <strong>University</strong> is also<br />

recognised as a Talented Athlete Scholarship<br />

Scheme (TASS) Hub <strong>and</strong> a National<br />

Performance Centre for Engl<strong>and</strong> Hockey.<br />

NTU <strong>Sport</strong> Scholars receive a comprehensive<br />

package of support that includes the following:<br />

• A financial bursary up to £2,000 (depending<br />

on performance level).<br />

• A complimentary NTU <strong>Sport</strong> <strong>and</strong> Fitness<br />

membership allowing unlimited access to all<br />

sports facilities including the High<br />

Performance Centre for strength <strong>and</strong><br />

conditioning work.<br />

• Access to physiotherapy as required.<br />

• Performance lifestyle support through<br />

individual one-to-one sessions throughout<br />

the year.<br />

• Access to performance athlete workshops<br />

that cover topics such as sports nutrition,<br />

sport psychology <strong>and</strong> anti-doping.<br />

• Complimentary <strong>Sport</strong> Scholar kit.<br />

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• Academic flexibility to offer support with<br />

balancing sporting <strong>and</strong> academic<br />

commitments.<br />

We are one of the UK’s leading modern<br />

universities <strong>and</strong> have a growing reputation for<br />

sporting excellence. NTU finished in the top 20<br />

out of over 150 universities in the BUCS<br />

rankings in 2011-12.<br />

Recent graduates include GB hockey players<br />

Crista Cullen, Hannah Macleod <strong>and</strong> Alastair<br />

Wilson, GB canoe slalom athletes Richard<br />

Hounslow <strong>and</strong> Louise Donington, <strong>and</strong> Engl<strong>and</strong><br />

rugby union player Nick Easter.<br />

Current NTU scholarship athletes include GB<br />

hockey player Adam Dixon, GB canoe slalom<br />

athlete Adam Burgess <strong>and</strong> GB table tennis<br />

player Emma Vickers.<br />

For more information on our sport scholarships <strong>and</strong> how to apply visit:<br />

www.ntu.ac.uk/sport/scholarships


“Being awarded a sport scholarship by NTU<br />

has allowed me to continue training <strong>and</strong><br />

competing <strong>and</strong> still achieve my goals at<br />

<strong>University</strong>. Without the award I would be<br />

struggling to do both but having support in<br />

so many areas is a great help”<br />

Emma Vickers, GB table tennis<br />

Psychology with <strong>Sport</strong> Science<br />

“The support from NTU through my<br />

scholarship has been amazing. As well as<br />

access to all the services they offer it has<br />

allowed me to work my studies around my<br />

sporting commitments <strong>and</strong> continue to<br />

train at a high level, while also gaining a<br />

degree.”<br />

Joe Coombs, GB canoe slalom<br />

Business Management <strong>and</strong> Marketing<br />

“The facilities <strong>and</strong> support on offer for athletes at NTU are<br />

fantastic. It’s a great place to study while continuing to play at<br />

an international level <strong>and</strong> I’d definitely recommend it to others in<br />

the same position.”<br />

Adam Dixon, GB hockey<br />

Property Management <strong>and</strong> Development<br />

The NTU <strong>Sport</strong> <strong>and</strong> Lifestyle Department are committed to providing sport <strong>and</strong> fitness<br />

opportunities which are accessible to users with disabilities. We currently provide this through<br />

parking bays, ramps, lifts <strong>and</strong> automatic doors as well as accessible toilets <strong>and</strong> changing rooms.<br />

Our fitness suite is designed to suit users of all abilities <strong>and</strong> our fitness instructors are on h<strong>and</strong> to<br />

offer help <strong>and</strong> advice. We have a number of sports clubs that are suitable for different fitness levels<br />

<strong>and</strong> abilities. If you require any information please contact sport@ntu.ac.uk <strong>and</strong> we will be happy<br />

to help.<br />

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<strong>Sport</strong> <strong>and</strong> Lifestyle contact details<br />

Contact details<br />

Email: sport@ntu.ac.uk<br />

www.ntu.ac.uk/sport<br />

www.facebook.com/NTUsport<br />

www.twitter.com/NTU<strong>Sport</strong><br />

City site<br />

O2Max fitness suite<br />

(located behind Premier Inn)<br />

City site<br />

Goldsmith Street<br />

<strong>Nottingham</strong><br />

NG1 4GH<br />

Tel: 0115 848 4066<br />

Clifton campus<br />

Lee Westwood <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre<br />

Clifton campus<br />

Clifton Lane<br />

<strong>Nottingham</strong><br />

NG11 8NS<br />

Tel: 0115 848 3219<br />

<strong>Nottingham</strong> <strong>Trent</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Burton Street, <strong>Nottingham</strong> NG1 4BU<br />

Tel: +44 (0)115 941 8418<br />

www.ntu.ac.uk<br />

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