TUS Student Handbook 2023/24

VOLLEYBALL
TUS has men’s and women’s volleyball teams
competing in the Student Sport Ireland leagues. The
women’s & Men’s teams from our Athlone campus
competed in the Student Sport Ireland Volleyball
Finals for the 4th consecutive occasion. TUS also
has a vibrant intermural competition for people
who just want to either take up the game or have
a bit of friendly competition with their mates.
BOXING CLUB
Our TU Boxing Club caters for all students. The club
also caters for competitive fighters, recreational
student athletes and students just wishing to
improve their fitness and try something different.
For students wishing to fight competitively there are
many opportunities to do so from various colleges
around the country who host fight nights to the
IATBA intervarsity’s. The boxing club has produced
numerous boxers who have won intervarsity medals,
represented Ireland in college tournaments and
gone on to compete with Irish national squads.
SPORTS FACILITIES – ATHLONE
TUS International Arena boasts an array of options
for health-conscious students, beginners and elite
athletes alike. This facility includes a fully approved
IAAF Indoor Athletics Stadium, student fitness gym,
elite training gym, spinning studio, fitness studio, high
performance testing room, two cryotherapy units
and a movement mechanics sports science studio.
Outdoor facilities provided for most sports including
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