Sports club directory

The Nottingham Trent Renegades American football team competes annually in the British Universities American Football League (BUAFL), which is the largest competition for American Football in Europe. The season runs from November to April.

Last year's 2011/12 season was arguably the most exciting yet. An opening fixture away to Champions the Birmingham Lions in a game filmed and commentated by Sky Sports set the foundations for another successful year. After completing the hat-trick in the fiercely contested Charity Varsity Series game against the University of Nottingham Outlaws, The Renegades once again lost out in the semi-finals of the Plate to the Bath Killer Bees.

2010/11 highlights included a 2nd victory for the Renegades in the Varsity fixture. Also for the 2nd year the Renegades made the post-season advancing all the way to the BUAFL Plate semi-finals losing to eventual winners the University of Cardiff Cobras in a hotly contested game.

2009/10 was the first season that we played as a single institution team, which was a great success as we finished with seven wins and only one overtime loss in the regular season, earning us a playoff spot! Also the team won their first Varsity Series victory over the University of Nottingham. 2010 was the first year that American football has been included in the series.

Our team caters for all abilities and we are looking to recruit heavily for the coming season and build on the success of recent seasons. An American football team is made up of many positions and requires a range of player builds and skill sets to succeed. The club will provide all the equipment you need and our experienced coaches will teach you everything you need to know to improve your skills. Whether you are a complete begginer or experienced veteran you are always welcome to come and enjoy the game. Any shape, any size there is always a position for you. Prove yourself as a Renegade to gain recognition from the city's senior side and have a chance to represent Great Britain.

In addition to on-field activities, the club has an active social scene with:

Regular Wednesday night socials, which include other sports club members National Football League games on Sunday nights.

Attended Saloufest and Rimini as part of the University annual Sports Tour.

For more information:

• visit our website
• email NTU Renegades
• sign up on our forum and get to know your future team mates
• follow us on Twitter.

BUCS: This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Varsity: This sport features in the Charity Varsity Series.

The NTU Archery Club is a friendly and welcoming club, so whether you have never touched a bow before in your life, or been shooting for years, come and join us! We shoot up to three times a week at both weekdays and weekends. During the autumn and winter we shoot indoors and then move outdoors during the summer months, giving people the chance to experience different types of shooting.

As far as competing is concerned, we shoot at several local league shoots and take part in both BUCS indoors and outdoors competitions. We try to take the competitions seriously but we also have fun shoots and weekly socials so that everyone can get to know each other better but most importantly have a good time.

All you need is to be enthusiastic and be willing to learn. We will teach you the basics and have you getting good scores within weeks. Likewise, if you have been shooting for years, come along and improve your score!

We have new equipment for you to borrow, but if you have your own bow then bring it along. So, if you want to give it a try and see what the Archery Club is doing, please get in touch!

President: Tom Hetherington

Contact NTU Archery via email

Visit NTU Archery's website

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Read about the club in the news stories below.

• 12 January 2011: NTU Stars continue to shine
• 28 April 2010: Top Honours for Nottingham Trent University athletes
• 29 March 2010: More medal honours for NTU archers
• 4 March 2010: Nottingham Trent student archer on target for gold at 2012
• 17 December 2009: New opportunities, so get involved!

NTU Athletics is one of the newest sports clubs at Nottingham Trent University and is developing rapidly. The club is becoming very popular as it caters for abilities ranging from the advanced runners to complete beginners including those who just want to get fit. As a club we take part in a wide range of events including cross country, track and field, and road running. We train hard, with up to 4 sessions a week, to achieve success. However, there is plenty of time for fun and banter before, during and after sessions!

The club currently competes in BUCS Athletics championships throughout the year including:
Cross Country
Indoor Athletics
Outdoor Track and Field

Very recently, the club competed at the London 2012 Olympic Stadium whereby we achieved great results and gained an experience of a life time.

Asides from all the serious stuff, Athletics hold amazing socials every Wednesday with all the other NTU sports clubs. Furthermore, we put on other events for team bonding and general banter. As a team, we will ensure you have the best time at NTU and meet life-long friends.

President: Martin Righetta

For further information, please email the Athletics club and 'Like' them on Facebook

The NTU Badminton Club aims to offer all students of varied ability a chance to experience this fast, exciting and explosive sport.

Whether you are looking to represent the University competitively or just simply come and enjoy a friendly social session, then badminton is the sport for you! Social sessions are a chance to meet new people and play badminton for fun and all equipment is provided for.

As well as a strong team and beginner base, including 5 teams (3 men’s and 2 women’s) all representing the university in the BUCS leagues.

President: Charlotte Willis

For further information, please email NTU Badminton
'Like' NTU Badminton on Facebook

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Platinum Team: This club's First Team benefits from additional strength and conditioning, psychology and physiotherapy support.

Nottingham Trent University’s basketball club caters to various competition levels across both women’s and men’s teams. We are a student run club who answers directly to the needs and wishes of basketball players, from beginners to national league, directly through student run committees.

In the upcoming year there will be two men’s team participating in organised league structures. The Men’s 1st team will be participating in the inter-university based BUCS league as well as the BUCS Cup and the Sherwood League Cup to supplement regular league games. The Men’s 2nd team will be participating in the Nottingham and Derbyshire based Sherwood League alongside other men’s teams from the counties. This is an addition to previous years and provides extra opportunities to players to train, practice and aim for a first team place throughout the year.

The Women’s 1st team have come fresh off a successful season in BUCS Midlands 1A, achieving promotion to the highest league in BUCS women’s basketball. After several key contributions from beginners to the sport in the last season, the women’s team are looking to expand their squad to help push them in premier league basketball.

On top of team structures the club is co-operating with Nottingham’s Basketball Development Officer to provide extra coaching opportunities to those who may be new to the sport or have spent time away from it. We also have regular turn-up-and-play sessions on weekends in an open-run style for those who just want to play basketball in a more relaxed manner.

Both Men’s and Women’s 1st teams participate in Varsity, the most important games of the year on our calendar. Last year saw some 400 people present as well as television and radio coverage, DJs, dance teams and post-Varsity celebrations. It is an honour to be part of a Varsity squad and is extended to 12 players on each team every year.

Off the court we participate in the almost famous weekly sports socials to which anybody, regardless of being a member of a team, are welcome to join. We also run charity events and alternative socials throughout the year as a chance to meet new people and socialise with other basketball players.

President: Chris Allin

In order to join a basketball team at NTU you must participate in trials held during Fresher’s week. These occur on the dates as follows:

• Men’s trials for Clifton based students
  Wedensday 26 September
  Lee Westwood Sports Centre, Clifton Campus
  Start: 12pm
  End 13:30pm

• Men’s trials for City based students
  Sunday 30 September
  Lee Westwood Sports Centre, Clifton Campus
  Start: 12pm
  End: 13:30pm
  Meet up point: 11am outside the Newton Arkwright building

• Women’s trials
  Sunday 30 September
  Lee Westwood Sports Centre, Clifton Campus
  Start: 12pm
  End: 13:30pm
  Meet up point: 11am outside the Newton Arkwright building

On top of these trials we will be holding a taster session for anybody who would like to come along and play basketball:

• Taster Session
  Monday 24 September
  Lee Westwood Sports Centre, Clifton Campus
  Start: 12pm
  End: 13:30pm
  Meet up point: 11am outside the Newton Arkwright building

We will also be present at both City Fresher fairs and the Clifton Fresher fair with representatives all day long.

There are ample opportunities to contact the basketball team with any questions, so 'Like' us on Facebook group and feel free to email the NTU Basketball Club.

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Platinum Team: This club's First Team benefits from additional strength and conditioning, psychology and physiotherapy support.

Varsity: This sport features in the Charity Varsity Series.

Ever wanted to shake it like Shakira, or dance like Didem? Then belly dance is definitely the sports club for you!

Belly dance is a fun, sensual and exotic style of dance, originating from the Middle East. Thanks to celebrities like Rihanna, Beyoncé and Catherine Zeta Jones taking it up, it's become popular as an exciting and effective new way to work out! Since it's a low- to no-impact sport it's easy to join in with, and tones up a wide range of muscles, including the abs, thighs, glutes, calves and back.

On top of the two classes we have every week, we also hold unique one-off sessions to keep things interesting. From scarf dancing tutorials to beach body workshops, we do our best to make sure there's something for everyone.

Who doesn't love a good social? As well as packing some serious Wednesday night Ocean devotion, we'll be chatting over dinner formals, watching live belly dance performances, holding Arabic-themed make-up nights and a load more besides. The only thing we don't do is boredom!

Excited? We definitely are! So come along, learn the moves and shimmy your way through the routines as we get you ready for our spectacular end-of-term performances in style!

If you have any further questions about our Belly Dance Club, please do not hesitate to email the NTU Belly Dance Club or get in touch via our Facebook page, Twitter, or check out our website

President: Amalita Egwu (Ami)
Vice President: Ashley Law
Social Secretary: Gabriela Fandakova (Gabby)
Treasurer: Alex Ashton

NTU Boxing would like to welcome all keen, enthusiastic parties to come along and join Nottingham Trent University’s very own Amateur Boxing Club.

We are a well established sports club within the University, which has been running for many years and are open to all abilities and sexes. No previous experience is necessary, as many of our current members first tried on their gloves with us!! The club is an officially affiliated ABA club, so should you want to compete in fights and tournaments at either national or local level, we will be able to arrange this for you. Club members can also have the chance to represent the University in the British University and Colleges’ Sport (BUCS) tournaments.

There are 3 training sessions per week, for both beginner and advance classes, held at Nottingham’s Local city gym; RAW. You will be trained by a top Nottingham boxing coach, who has years of experience instructing amateur male and female boxers. Our sessions focus on teaching and improving your basic or advanced technique, fitness levels, offensive and defensive manoeuvres.

Although we are an individualists sport, we still have a great team atmosphere; this is achieved not only through our challenging training sessions, but also on our Wednesday night social get togethers. On top of that we hold unique events and weekend trips away, so we can certainly help keep your calendar full throughout the year.

So weather you have previous ringside experience or are looking for a great new dynamic way of keeping fitting, then come on down to one of our many weekly training sessions.

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” (Muhammad Ali)

President: Luke Harvey

Contact NTU Boxing via email and 'Like' them on Facebook

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Brackenhurst Rugby is the newest addition to NTU Men’s Rugby Union Club. Based just off the Brackenhurst campus at Southwell Rugby Club with fully flood lit pitches and clubhouse facilities. We are open to players of all skill levels and welcome those whom have never played Rugby Union, as there is no better time than whilst studying at Brackenhurst.

Southwell Rugby Club has been promoted to the North Midlands 3rd Division as of season 2011-2012. They put out 3 teams every Saturday which the students at Brackenhurst are encouraged to participate in. This successful community environment sets the best example for rugby at Brackenhurst therefore solid foundations for all the success of the newest NTU Rugby club.

Brackenhurst Rugby is structured with fully qualified experienced coaches; leading new skills, development and fun drills at all training sessions. Training sessions take place each week like clock-work providing an infrastructure as part of a team to your student experience.

As a fully affiliated team of NTU, we will be competing within the BUCs league; against other well-known sporting universities. Playing in both home and away fixtures it gives the prime opportunity to make new life long team mates and friends, involvement in a society facing up to the others within the BUCs, aswell as being a part of socials.

There is no better time to join Brackenhurst Rugby to make the upmost of the facilities, team spirit; representing your campus and the university. So join up today, get involved and support the cause!

For enquiries contact:
Club Captain - Sham Mulji
Club Vice Captain – Jamie Needham

'Like' Brackenhurst Rugby on Facebook
Visit their website.

Nottingham Trent Canoe Club offers you the chance to be part of the UK's fastest growing water sport. The club welcomes all abilities so whether you are new to the sport or are an experienced paddler you should come along and see what we’re all about.

Volunteer coaches provide expert training, support and guidance to ensure that everyone is able to reach their full potential and get the most out of canoeing. Holme Pierrepont is one of the best water sports facilities in the UK and it gives you the opportunity to advance your skills in a controlled environment.

Our sessions involve a mixture of kayaking styles so it is guaranteed there will be something to suit you. Styles include:

• Canoe Polo
• White-Water
• Slalom
• Freestyle

We organise a wide range of trips across the UK and further afield which have recently included;

• The Lake District
• North Wales
• Yorkshire
• Newquay
• The Alps

As a club we also compete in national competitions such as Slalom, White Water Racing, Canoe Polo and the National Student Rodeo.

This year in Slalom we successfully achieved 5 gold and 4 silver medals out of the 6 categories and were runners up in White Water Racing.

Next year we aim to continue our development and to encourage more students to reach their true potential as part of Nottingham Trent University Canoe Club!

President: John Jackson

Email: NTU Canoe Club

Facebook: NTU Canoe Club

NTU Canoe blog 

Watch NTU Canoe in action on YouTube

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Award: This club won an award at the Sports Awards.

Trips: This club regularly goes on trips away.

Want to try something daring and fun?
Come and try-out to be a part of Nottingham Trent Tigers Cheerleading Squad.
Anyone from beginners, gymnasts, dancers and boys… Everyone is welcome!
We are a hard working athletic squad that strive for the best with our original routines, amazing dances and jaw dropping stunts.
We represent our university at varsities as well as regional and national competitions.
Come and be a part of the action!

Our list of achievements

• 2012: NTU Sports Awards - Wooden Spoon Award
• 2010: Future Cheer - second place in Senior Open All‐Girl Level Four
• 2010: NTU Sports Awards - non-BUCS Club of the Year
• 2009: ICC National Competition Winners (Level Six All‐Girl)
• 2009: NTU Sports Awards - non-BUCS Club of the Year
• 2008: first place in British Cheerleading Association National University Competition

Take a look at our 2010 performances on You Tube:

• Varsity Rugby 2010
• Varsity Football 2010.

President: Katie Knott
Coach: Coral Head

For further information, please email the NTU Cheerleading Club or visit the club facebook page.

Award: This club won an award at the Sports Awards.

Fancy the idea of an outdoor holiday in the French Alps or Italian Dolomites, or even a week climbing on the south coast of England? Or do you just fancy doing something new and exciting?

With Nottingham Trent Climbing Club these opportunities are accessible to everyone who is interested, from the most advanced and experienced climbers to someone who hasn’t even stepped foot onto a climbing wall. This incredibly open and welcoming club offers the chance and support to challenge yourself within this sport and importantly within your own pace. If you have never climbed before we aim to train eager climbers in order to be able to climb to a high skill indoor and climb outdoors unassisted in both Trad climbing, sport climbing as well as bouldering.

Our committee members, will be organising trips this year in order to accommodate for a wide variety of tastes, this will include day trips to ‘the worlds largest bouldering wall,’ in Sheffield as well as day and week end trips to the peak district. Between second and third term we will be running a trip to Portland, Dorset, where there is an incredible opportunity to do some sport lead climbing as well as summer where we will be doing a mammoth climbing holiday at the end of the year.

On top of this we are also an incredibly social club with a large loyal group of us going to Ocean student night nearly every Wednesday without fail as well as going to the pub every Monday night after a climbing session for a quieter pint or two.

Our main weekly sessions are:
• Monday night from 7pm at Nottingham Climbing Centre
• Wednesday from 1pm at Nottingham Climbing Centre
• We also run trips every other weekend.

Our committee is:

President: Fraser Hill-Casey
Trip Secretary: Andrew Cherry
Gear Secretary: Stephan Morris
Treasurer: Jenny Banks
Social Secretaries: Dan Brooks & Emily Stapleton-Jefferies
Committee Secretary: Louis Diaz
Committee support: Callum Bott

Contact NTU climbing club via e-mail
Club Facebook page: Nottingham Trent Climbing Facebook group

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Trips: This club regularly goes on trips away.

At Nottingham Trent Cricket we welcome cricketers of all abilities to an environment specifically designed to help you fulfill your cricketing potential and maximize your experience at university through regular social events.

We currently run four teams in the British University and Colleges Sport league, playing competitive matches throughout April and March.

Last year (2011 season) was particularly successful with the third and fourth teams both achieving promotion along with the first team winning the Men’s Midlands Conference cup.

The success of the club can be put down to the hard work of the committee and the excellent facilities we have to offer.

Currently, there are a total of 6 lanes of nets at the Clifton Campus, four indoor and two outdoor, along with a wide variety of equipment in order to hone your abilities to their full potential.

We also have a UKCC qualified coach who runs every training session and also offers one-on-one sessions at no extra cost.

Training runs twice a week and at a variety of times so no need to worry with timetable clashes.

The club also has a thriving social section, with themed nights running every Wednesday, where anybody is welcome to come along and join in the fun.

Don’t be afraid to come along, everybody is welcoming and we can promise you’ll have great nights out throughout the year.

Club Secretary - Lewis Buck
Club President - Remi Chea

Email: NTU Cricket Club

Join the Facebook group: Nottingham Trent University Cricket Club and Nottingham Trent Cricket Socials 2012/13

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Varsity: This sport features in the Charity Varsity Series.

NTU's Dance Club, known as Trent Dance, offers a wide variety of dance genres around our main genre of street jazz. We also cover break dance, tap, ballet, contemporary, lyrical and commercial jazz, as well as weekly fitness sessions.

The club offers classes for all abilities ranging from beginners, intermediates to advance.

All classes are taught by highly professional and qualified instructors that have years of experience.

The main event of the year is at the end of the first term when we produce and choreograph our own show.

Alongside this, we attend competitions at other universities around the country and host our own competition here at NTU.

We do performances for charity nights and club nights throughout the year and support our fellow sports clubs by performing at half time during matches including the Varsity matches against Nottingham University.

President: Georgina Rose Pratt

Contact NTU Dance via email
Club Twitter: @TrentDance
Club Facebook page: Nottingham Trent Dance 2012-2013
Club Youtube page: NTUTrentDance 

You can read about the club in the news articles below.

• 6 December 2011: Trent Dance’s ‘Premiere’ showcase
• 19 April 2011: Dance club wow the competition
• 17 December 2010: Dance club show a real hit

You've probably seen the film - now give it a go yourself!

If you want to be part of a fun, vibrant sport then Dodgeball at NTU is for you! Dodgeball, currently one of the biggest sports in the US, is now one of the fastest growing sports in the UK.

Dodgeball is a great social sport that accepts all experience levels, so don't worry if you haven't played before as we have regular training drills and practise sessions. Dodgeball is definitely for anyone looking to improve their agility, speed, teamwork and have a lot of fun.

Even if you don’t see yourself as the ‘sporty’ type feel free to come along to make some new friends and of course experience the social side of things.

Look forward to seeing you all in the new year.

Remember, dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge!

Club President: Joe Smith

For enquiries contact NTU Dodgeball via email 

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NTU Equestrian caters for riders of all abilities; from experienced riders to those who have never ridden before.
We hold riding lessons every Wednesday that are always fun, and finish each term with pony games or jump-offs which are a great laugh!

We also provide the option to play Horseball for the slightly more competent rider.
It’s such a fun sport that enables you to play a team game on horseback whilst learning skills you will never have been taught before.

More experienced riders have the potential to join our very successful Equestrian Team, who compete against other universities across the country in show jumping and dressage, and have become National Champions numerous times!

As well as the weekly riding, there are other aspects to our club such as:

• Great weekly socials
• Termly meals
• Day trips
• Weekend trips to The Lake District and The Peak District (riding and socialising)

Club President: Lauren Russell

Contact NTU Equestrian via email   

'Like' NTU Equestrian on Facebook
NTU Equestrian Twitter account: @ntuequestrian

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Award: This club won an award at the Sports Awards.

Trips: This club regularly goes on trips away.

The NTU Fencing club welcomes all levels of fencers from complete novices to experienced fencers.
We specialise in Epee but we do teach Foil and Sabre at all levels.
Fencing is very much an individual's sport, but it is also a great way to meet new friends and keep fit.
Our coach, Bob Fenson, is fully qualified with years of experience coaching fencers of all ages and abilities.
This past year he has had seven students in the Olympics. He is ideally placed to help you develop your skills.
For those who wish to compete, the club will actively be encouraging participation in individual and team competitions in all three weapons, ranging from inter-club tournaments, local league competitions to national level.

Club President: Graham Burberry

For further information, please email the NTU Fencing Club at or find us on Facebook

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Nottingham Trent University Men's Football is one of the most successful clubs at NTU. We work hard to achieve success and our aim is to become one of the most recognisable football clubs at university level in the country. Our committee is very driven and we are striving to improve the club at all times throughout the year.

We currently have five teams that play every Wednesday in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. For the more experienced and driven players, there are weekly strength and conditioning sessions, alongside sports psychology, massage and physiotherapy clinics. These all run alongside your weekly team training sessions.

Being involved in the football club is a great way to make friends and socialise. We have a social members club for those who take an interest in football, but don't play and they are just as much a part of the club as the players.

Here at NTU we take our football very seriously but we also believe that having fun is a major part of the experience. We promise you, if you join Men's Football at Trent you will have a great time socially and your overall university experience will be like no other.

President: Dominic Bates

Vice President: Jack Edwards

For further information please email the NTU Men's Football Club and 'Like' the club's Facebook page.

Men’s Football Achievements:

• NTU’s Team of the Year 2010 – Men’s Football First Team
• Sportsman of the Year 2010 - Alessandro Barcherini
• Men’s Midlands Conference Cup Winners 2011 – Men’s Football Third Team
• Men’s Midlands Conference League 4B Winners 2011 – Men’s Football Second Team
• NTU’S Team of the year 2011 – Men’s Football Third Team
• Sportsman of the Year 2011 – Charlie O’Loughlin
• Men’s Midlands Conference League 6A Winners 2012 – Men’s Football Fourth Team

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Award: This club won an award at the Sports Awards.

Platinum Team: This club's First Team benefits from additional strength and conditioning, psychology and physiotherapy support.

Varsity: This sport features in the Charity Varsity Series.

Whether you’re at international level or a novice, we will cater for your needs. NTU women’s football club isn’t just about training weekly and playing matches against other universities on a Wednesday. It’s a way of life. Joining the club enables all members to feel welcome as part of a group in which we can work together to keep fit, have fun and form friendship bonds that go on for years after university.

Wednesday night socials are a great place to meet people and socialise with the team, whether you play or not. There are always plenty of laughs and new memories to take along the way. As well as all the fun aspects in joining the club we still take pride in doing our very best to succeed in every match and the leagues we are involved in.

We will be working hard to gain a promotion throughout this coming year to step up to another level of success. As well as this, hopefully obtaining a mighty win for the eighth year running against The University of Nottingham at the annual Varsity game.

With new friends, new experiences and opportunities to play abroad there is never a dull moment. That’s why the NTU women’s football club is the place to be!

For more information email:

Club President: Steffi Hesketh
Vice President: Rhearna Bennett

Join the club's Facebook group

Follow NTU Women's Football on Twitter

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Award: This club won an award at the Sports Awards.

Platinum Team: This club's First Team benefits from additional strength and conditioning, psychology and physiotherapy support.

Varsity: This sport features in the Charity Varsity Series.

Futsal is a form of five-a-side football that is played extensively throughout the world. FIFA chose the name 'Futsal' when it took over as the governing body of the sport in 1989. The term Futsal is derived from the Spanish or Portuguese word for "football", FUTbol or FUTebol, and the French or Spanish word for "indoor", SALon or SALa.

The game is played on a court, with touchline boundaries, ranging in size from that of a standard basketball court to the full FIFA International size of 42 M x 25 M. The official ball is a special low bounce ball that is heavier and smaller than an official football. The ball forces a player to use their skill rather than the ball’s bounce to propel it. 

With smaller teams than regular football, players are constantly placed in situations where they must receive or play whilst under pressure or in confined spaces. Futsal revolves around technique, movement, tactical awareness and fitness. Try this exciting sport today!

For more information on NTU Futsal, join the club's Facebook group.

NTU Golf is a great way of getting involved with a University sports club whether at a competitive or purely social level!

Every week our first team competes in the National BUCS Leagues, where we have recently been promoted after a successful campaign in 2011-2012. We will be looking to add some fresh talent to our ranks in the upcoming year.

Beginners' courses are offered, as well as discounted memberships to the local clubs where the team competes for the better golfers amongst you. The club also competes in the BUCS Individuals' Championships pitching NTU's finest against the best in the UK.

Ocean Wednesdays play a huge part in keeping the society moving forward with a Social attendance of over 50 golfers and non-golfers! Whether you've been a pro or you've never held a club before in your life, be sure to come along and join in the craic!

Club President: Nick Andrew Castrioty Avendaño

For more information:

Contact NTU Golf via email
Join NTU Golf's Facebook page

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Award: This club won an award at the Sports Awards.

NTU Hockey Club is the largest sports club at NTU consisting of eight teams both male and female. Every team plays on a Wednesday in the BUCS leagues with the possibility of entering the national cup.

The club provides for all abilities, whether you are first time playing or even at international standard. All members are encouraged to join in with the social events on Wednesday evenings.

A Women's team plays in a local league on Saturdays and they have recently been promoted. The men's team has an affiliation with a local hockey club who also play in a Saturday league.

The year culminates in the Varsity Series, which we have a strong record of winning. We are looking forward to another successful year with more members and even more trophies, so come along and get involved!

For more information, please email the Hockey Club or visit the club website, facebook or twitter page.

President: Prudence Bowley

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Platinum Team: This club's First Team benefits from additional strength and conditioning, psychology and physiotherapy support.

Varsity: This sport features in the Charity Varsity Series.

The Nottingham Universities IHC is a joint team made up of students from both Nottingham Trent University and The University of Nottingham. We compete in each of the three divisions of the BUIHA Cup Competition, in addition to each of the three tiers of the BUIHA National Championships.

With four teams, we are currently the biggest university ice hockey club in the UK. We are also arguably the most successful, having won, at least once, all of the BUIHA trophies on offer in the past four seasons.

We cater for all levels of player ability, from experienced senior league players (EIHL, EPL and ENIHL) to complete beginners and non-skaters. The club benefits from having a team of qualified, experienced and enthusiastic coaches who also provide strength and conditioning sessions, skate grinding and video analysis.

Towards the end of the season, team-mates become rivals for the Charity Varsity Series Ice Hockey match between NTU and the University of Nottingham, which is played out in front of a packed crowd of over 7,000 at the National Ice Arena.

For more information, please email  the President, or visit the club's facebook page

Varsity: This sport features in the Charity Varsity Series.

The NTU Jitsu Club is ideal for those who want to get fit whilst learning excellent self-defence techniques. Ju Jitsu is a martial art based on the traditional styles of Ju Jitsu that originated and developed in medieval Japan.

The core of the art comprises a system of throws, joint locks and strikes.

Based on the principal of using an aggressor's energy to their own disadvantage, Jitsu skills can be used by men and women to counter aggressive situations ranging from unwanted harassment to armed physical assault.

In November 2009, William topped the orange belt category and won gold in both the BUCS and Individual competitions. Visit our news section to read the story

For further information, please email the NTU Jitsu Club, or visit the club website and facebook page

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Trips: This club regularly goes on trips away.

Karate is a traditional and effective martial arts from Japan, ideal for developing fitness and discipline. The style we have adopted is Wado Ryu, which is based on small circle movements attributed to its origins in Ju jitsu. Wado Ryu uses shorter stances suited to a close-up fighting style designed for causing effective close range blows, locks, nerve strikes and takedowns.

There is no better way of conditioning your body and mind than a martial art. At NTU Karate, we aim to provide something for all, from disciplined hard training to cardio-fitness. We achieve this by combining traditional Japanese training methods with more contemporary ones.

Karate is a way of achieving peace and harmony in your day-to-day life, and is great for building core strength and stability.

A typical session consists of a warm-up and stretch followed by some hard conditioning on the core area. We then move on to looking at basic technique and making sure everyone is on the right path to maximising potential. We then test out our strength, stamina and accuracy on the pads before cooling down.

Classes are taught by:

Northern Bunkai Chief Instructor Sensei Tony Baker

• Ninth Dan Wado Ryu
• Eighth Dan Ju jitsu
• Fifth Dan Atemi Jitsu
• First Dan Kabudo 

Sensei Julie Baker, 

• Third Dan Wado Ryu
• Third Dan Ju Jitsu

These are some really amazing instructors, and everybody is welcome, so come on down and be a part of it! The first sessions are always free, and all you need is an NTU sport and fitness membership!

Please be aware, this is Karate and not knitting so be aware that although all control is taken to avoid injury, this is a contact sport. Although, those who want to can train with a minimum amount of contact.

We train on a Saturday 4.30pm - 6.00pm at the 02 Max on City Campus, See you there!

For more information, you can email the club direct, or join our Facebook group.

President: Tarran Huntley

Lacrosse is a relatively new club on the scene at NTU. The club was founded in 2008 and has grown from strength to strength each year. Lacrosse is one of the fastest and most skilful games around and is growing rapidly across the country. We currently have a Men’s and Woman’s team entered in the BUC’s League.

This year we will have two Men’s Teams in BUCS, with the Men’s 1st Team narrowly missing out on promotion to the Premiership. The Woman’s squad been promoted into Tier 1 for this year, where they hope to push on for the Premiership.

The club participate in fantastic social events every Wednesday evening along with other sports societies at Trent. It is a great way to meet new people and strengthen the friendship bonds within the team. There is an opportunity to go on tour during the Easter break and compete with other teams around the country. During the evenings are social events, a great experience every one should try.

We train twice a week at the Clifton campus and have regular BUCS matches on Wednesday afternoons. We also have beginner games and tournaments so whether you’re an advanced player or just starting out, you will be more than welcome.

For more information join NTU Lacrosse's Facebook group

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Trips: This club regularly goes on trips away.

Nottingham Trent University fields four competitive teams; ranging from our 1st Xv which competes in the premier North B league, to our fourth team who have recently been promoted from BUCS Midlands 4a. 

As well as this NTU boasts two non-competitive teams playing on a Saturday, so we are enthusiastic about finding the standard of rugby for you. Nottingham Trent Rugby Union have seen over-whelming success in recent years by winning the BUC’s Rugby Union Cup final in 2011, in addition to numerous promotions throughout the four teams, don’t believe us? Then take a look for yourself on YouTube!

Trials
Trials begin at the start of the first term, as well as pre-season throughout the end of summer. So if you feel like meeting new friends and playing a good standard of rugby, get in touch through our Facebook group: hopefully we shall see you soon!

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Award: This club won an award at the Sports Awards.

Platinum Team: This club's First Team benefits from additional strength and conditioning, psychology and physiotherapy support.

Varsity: This sport features in the Charity Varsity Series.

Trent mountain biking is a small but expanding club. We're looking for riders of all levels, whether you're just a novice or a seasoned pro in cross country or downhill we would like you to get involved and feel part of our friendly club.

We try to get out at least once a fortnight to local trails such as:

• Sherwood Pines - a great place for beginners of XC and DH.
• Ambergate - a little gem with some great DH trails.
• Cannock Chase - some more challenging XC and DH.

Each year we also aim to get a team together for the BUCS series, which is always an incredibly fun weekend.We are able to arrange bike hire at the majority of the venues, so don't worry if you don't have the right kit.

If you have any burning questions, feel free to get in touch!

You may also be interested in the University's Ucycle bike hire scheme for students.

President: James Gurney

If you want to give it a go or find out more then get in touch either through our Facebook page or Email NTU Cycling

If Mountain Biking is not your thing and you are interested in Road Cycling and would like to form a club please contact SDO Outdoor Activities, Mike Smith.

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Trips: This club regularly goes on trips away.

BUCS

NTU Netball is one of the biggest sports and social clubs in the University with around 80 participants playing weekly for four BUCS teams, which compete in leagues against other universities (in both home and away matches).
We also run the Inter-Trent Netball league (for recreational purposes within the University) for teams that play against other student teams on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. All abilities are catered for, from beginners to advanced players, so we guarantee there is a team for everyone to participate in! To find out how to play Inter-Trent Netball take a look at the dedicated section on Inter-Trent Netball.

As well as taking part in the physical side of netball, we also offer a whole range of socials, which are held every week. NTU netball not only provides you the opportunity to play, but also the chance to meet new people, making your time at NTU more fun and enjoyable.

President: Ellie Price

Trials
Trials will be held after/ during fresher’s week join the facebook group to find out where and when!

For further information, please email the club.

NO EXCUSES

No Excuses Netball is a fantastic way to get active and keep fit, you get to socialise with your friends and pick up so new ones too – all whilst playing netball!

Whether you've played netball for years or you're a first timer, we've got a team place for you - so get in touch and join in!
We provide the umpires and all the equipment, so all you have to do is play!

No Excuses Netball is split into two divisions:

• Division One (for the more competitive player)
• Division Two (for the more recreational player)

Both leagues are played at the Lee Westwood Sports Centre.
Contact Ellen McDermott for more details.

For further information on either BUCS or No Excuses Netball 'Like' the club's facebook page.

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Award: This club won an award at the Sports Awards.

Platinum Team: This club's First Team benefits from additional strength and conditioning, psychology and physiotherapy support.

Varsity: This sport features in the Charity Varsity Series.

The NTU Pole Dancing Club is a popular, up and coming sport for girls of all ages, shapes, sizes and experience. It is a great way to keep you fit, toned and feeling fantastic. Concentrating on building your core strength, flexibility and balance, pole dancing; whether you’re a total beginner or an old hand, is a fun and impressive way of keeping active.

Most girls won’t have had previous experience in the sport; however it is never too late to start! There is always something new to learn, and pole dancing is an amazing way to build your personal confidence. This past year our club has introduced a grading system, which has given an important structure to our classes. We have a brilliant and fully qualified instructor who is always on hand to support and is determined to help us be the best we can.

Lessons happen weekly and are held in the O2 Max Fitness Suite at City Campus. Outside of the society lessons there is also a Pole Fitness class running after for non society members to get a taste of the sport. We are always looking for new members and hope to see you soon. Don’t be shy, give it a go!

Coach: Emma Shirley
President: Michelle Ashton

For more information contact the club via email. Visit the club's website
and 'Like' NTU Pole Dancing on Facebook.

Interested in pole dancing? You may also be interested in our pole fitness exercise class.

If you’re looking to pick up a new sport when you start university then rowing is the perfect one for you.
Here at NTU rowing we provide the opportunity for complete beginners to learn a new skill offering both rowing and sculling.
If you’re already experienced in rowing then our competitive senior squads are just for you,

We compete at a wide variety of events including:

• BUCS
• Head of the River and Women’s Head of the River
• Henley Royal Regatta

As well as the serious side of training and competing we can also give you a fantastic social side, with a wealth of new friends and some great nights out.

So if you're looking for a new, exciting sport, with a great bunch of people and great social life, then come join rowing.

President: Jonny Richardson

For more information, please email the NTU Rowing Club / alternative email. Visit the club's website and facebook page.

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Trips: This club regularly goes on trips away.

Trent Rugby League (TRL) has established itself as one of the top clubs at NTU. Since our formation in 1992 we have had numerous players move onto representative honours such as Midlands Students, England Students, Ireland Students, Scotland Students, Great Britain Pioneers and also Great Britain Students. We are a club that pride ourselves on a professional attitude on the pitch and in the gym. We always train as a team and welcome anyone who has a passion for the sport, no matter what their ability or background is.

We run two teams at NTU and next year are looking to field a competitive third team. The club's first team made it to the Quarter Finals of the National Championships this year and compete weekly in the National South Division, finishing 3rd and unlucky to not gain promotion to the Super 8. Next season they will enter the competition as hot favourites to gain promotion into the very highest level of student rugby league in the country. The second team this year has seen unrivalled levels of competition for places in their Midlands ‘A’ division campaign and won this year’s varsity with a record 32-0 victory against their fierce rivals University of Nottingham.

We also run an elite Rugby League Player Performance (RLPP) programme at the club that invites those players who show exceptional dedication and gives them the opportunity to take part in training sessions with professionals and ex-internationals. RLPP invitees also benefit from customised nutritional and training programme’s in the High Performance Centre at Clifton Campus.

Aside from the playing field we also enjoy the most welcoming and unique social scene at Trent. We work very hard to ensure that our club members get the most from their university experience as an NTU Rugby League member and are confident you will develop the same level of passion for our club very quickly. Don’t hesitate to take part in this fast, exciting and spectacular sport played by highly skilled and powerful athletes. We guarantee you will make some of your best memories at university with our club and friendships that will last you for many years to come.

“I’m 46 and I’ve had a triple heart bypass surgery but I could still put in a pretty good performance at International Rugby Union. I wouldn’t last two minutes in Rugby League” – Graeme Lowe, Zealand Rugby Coach 1995

Watch this video on YouTube if you need convincing!

President: Lawry Cook
Vice President: Adam Thompson
Secretary: Christian Money
Social Secretaries: Oliver McCarthy, Charlie Bugg
Communications: Chris Prime
Treasurer: Ali Fitzsimons

For more information visit the club's website. Contact the club via email (found through the club website)
And 'Like' NTU Rugby League on Facebook.

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Platinum Team: This club's First Team benefits from additional strength and conditioning, psychology and physiotherapy support.

Varsity: This sport features in the Charity Varsity Series.

Trips: This club regularly goes on trips away.

NTU Snowsports is a friendly and welcoming club always open to all those interested in the freshest sport around. We are the largest club within NTU, offering a range of activities to satisfy snow sport enthusiasts. It doesn't matter whether you’re a novice or professional, anyone can join the club, with experiences you’ll never forget. 

Everyone will have the chance to:

• try out skiing and/or snowboarding
• improve their skills
• practice racing and freestyle and compete at British uni events
• make new friends

We provide a range of trips including weekly visits to local Dry slopes alternating Monday and Wednesday afternoons, where beginners can take part in lessons and experienced skiers and boarders can enjoy riding the slopes with freestyle and race facilities.

We also travel to snow domes around the UK, such as Castleford, Tamworth and Milton Keynes, where we provide freestyle and race training. Our freestyle and race teams compete throughout the year at dry ski slopes, snow domes, and for a week in the Alps.

Our Christmas and Easter trips are not to be missed. With over 250 Snowsport members, travelling overseas to epic resorts where each and every day includes moments to remember. Past trips have included travelling to various resorts within the French Alps. Our media crew catch every moment on film for the Snowsports DVD. Check out trailers from previous trips: Val Thorens 2011, Val Thorens 2010, Tignes 2010.

Being part of the Snowsports club is a great way to meet new people and make friends. We offer a variety of social events, with weekly evening socials including bar crawls and fancy dress.

Visit our website for everything that we do and weekly updates!

Most information will be posted over Facebook through the Trent Snowsports group, stating trip details and social events. If you have any queries please contact the committee. Each week committee members carry out sign-ups at RIDE bar opposite the corner house, for trips where you will be able to go and talk to them in person.

President: Edward Kean

For more information email NTU Snowsports, visit our website and join the club's Facebook group.

Want to see snow sports in action? Check out these videos on Vimeo: Video 1, Video 2 and Video 3

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Award: This club won an award at the Sports Awards.

Trips: This club regularly goes on trips away.

NTU Squash caters for all abilities from a beginner to an experienced player. We will be using the brand new, glass backed courts at Clifton.

We have entered two teams into the BUCS championship this year, following last season's great success by both teams. There will be one men's team and one women's team. You can also play within an NTU-based squash league, where you could compete against any other members of the club. For those people who play in the league, there still could be a chance to compete in BUCS depending on your ability and performances in the NTU squash league.

NTU Squash will hold weekly socials alongside other NTU sports clubs in order to celebrate success and to initiate a different element of being in a NTU sports club. Please do not hesitate to join.

Players of all abilities will benefit from coaching from an accredited England squash coach. There will be a weekly training session for the BUCS team, and a club night for all abilities.

We guarantee that university sport is not only great to be involved in, but also is a great chance to meet new people with the same interests. Come along and be part of an NTU sports club.

President: Michael Donovan

For further information please email the club directly and 'Like' the club's Facebook page.

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Scuba diving is one of the more exciting and adventurous sports offered at NTU. With the club you will not only dive at some of the best sites around the UK, but you will be able to gain internationally recognised scuba diving qualifications as you do so, enabling you to dive almost anywhere in the world. The training is delivered by qualified British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC) instructors, who are also ex NTU students ensuring they know how to have fun in and out of the water.

BSAC is a non-profit organisation which means gaining your qualifications at university is one of the cheapest ways to do it. The club has a significant amount of equipment at our disposal, including our own boat!

You can explore ancient wrecks, reefs and caves and travel though amazing underwater vistas and scenery on the number of trips we take throughout the year. And of course there will be weekly social nights organised by the clubs social secretaries who will make sure they are nights to remember!

President: Dan Ingledew

For more information, email NTU Sub aqua and join the club's Facebook group NTU Scuba

Trips: This club regularly goes on trips away.

The sun is always out with the NTU Surf Club! Even in mid-February, it's a guarantee that one of us will be out in boardies with shades on! Whether you're a novice or professional, anyone can join!

With a trip to the coast almost every other month (and the little ones in between) NTU Surf Club is always out on a little holiday, where you can meet some great new people and try your hand at an exciting new sport! So whether in Cornwall, Wales, Portugal or Morocco, you can expect a new adventure every time!

When not out in the sea we can be found at a bar, more often than not in fancy dress! All it takes is that first wave, and you'll be hooked for life!

President: Robert Jones

For further information, please email NTU Surf club.

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Trips: This club regularly goes on trips away.

NTU Swimming and Water Polo is a newly established club. We have added the Water Polo element to the Sports Club, which we hope will attract some new participants to the teams.

We've had swimming successes at various competitions such as BUCS and Team Champs, competing around the country to represent NTU. Alongside the competing, we also cater for those who would like to swim socially or for general fitness. We will have something for you no matter what your ability is. We do our best to merge the two sides together, encouraging those social swimmers to come along and support the competing team as much as possible.

The mood within the team is a fun and relaxed one and our members get on well together at all sessions and competitions. As well as catering for swimmers who compete, we pride ourselves on making sure everyone who wants to swim, no matter what level, can swim and enjoy themselves!

The establishment of our new water polo team means we have greater prospects of hosting and participating in many games over the coming years. If our first year as a water polo team is a success, we hope to enter the team into the BUCS league come 2013/2014 which entails regular fixtures for everyone involved.

Subscription to the club for the year is £10. If you were to attend every session over the year, it would equate to 13p per session! Bargain!

The swimming teams also have a strong link with a local club training at a local leisure centre in between the city centre and Clifton campus. If continuing to compete is your objective, we will help you towards this goal.
If swimming or Water Polo are your sports, or you want to try something new, NTU Swimming and Water Polo will keep you interested and enable you to meet some great people over the course of the year.

Some quotes from Freshers this year include:

• "Not only does NTU Swimming and Water Polo offer me the opportunity to continue with I sport I've participated in and enjoyed all my life, it helps with my fitness."
• "I love the competitiveness I get from competitions we enter and the pride I've developed for NTU, especially being part of the varsity series."
• "The social benefit gains from being part of the closest knit sports team are countless and has increased the enjoyment of my university life"

Make your university experience a great one by joining NTU Swimming and Water Polo this year.

President: Grant Robe

For further information, please email the NTU Swim Club or visit the club facebook page.

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Trips: This club regularly goes on trips away.

Varsity: This sport features in the Charity Varsity Series.

Nottingham Trent Table Tennis (TTT) is one of the youngest clubs at the University but that doesn't stop us from striving to constantly do our best. We have already grown exponentially and are expecting the club to become one of, if not the most popular at NTU with a massive variety of people and skills.

The club is planning to enter two teams in the British University and College Sport (BUCS) which any member of the club can compete in. Both the Men's and Women's teams will be competing against other universities alongside the University's team.

Our current training days have been split into two - with Wednesdays being for competition training and Fridays saved for recreational playing. So whether you want to help us compete against other universities and colleges or just play the game for fun, the club can sort that out for you. At the moment our coach takes the time to individually assist anyone that needs or asks for it and is more than happy to offer one-to-one sessions.

Joining the club will give you not only a lot of fun times but also will allow you to socialise and meet new people in different years of the University. Our Wednesday socials will help you meet members of other clubs and give you some of the best nights of your life. You will be part of a team and be able to wear our colours proudly.

President: Iain Phillips

You can find out more by emailing or looking at our Facebook page

For the Students and fans of Nottingham Trent Uni Taekwondo club.

Taekwondo is a traditional Korean martial art and was invented by General Choi Hong Hi following Koreas independence form Japan. It is a combination of both Shotokan karate and traditional Korean Taekkyun.

With our instructor Danny Pearson, 4th Dan, and multiple black belt members teaching our club we have a strong competitive ethos and the potential to turn out some really good fighters. This year we will be working closely with the TAGB, GTI, ITF and other competition promoters in the midlands to get as many of our members grading and competing.

We will be able to train with Master Ralph Minott, a 7th dan black belt with the TAGB. For more information visit the TAGB website.

Taster Sessions:

-Wednesday 26th September, 3:30pm – 5:00pm, O2 Max studio, City

-Friday 28th October, 12.30pm – 2.00pm, O2 Max studio, City

Regular Training times:

-Mondays: 8:30pm - 10pm at the O2 Max studio, City

-Saturdays: 1pm - 3pm at the O2 Max studio, City

Please Turn up to all sessions about 15mins early.

Training costs: TBA

If you have any questions, please message us at the address's below and we will be glad to answer them for you.

Hope to see you at training!!

Email NTU ITF Taekwondo 

Taekwondo is a great way to increase your fitness, make new friends and try something completely different. We compete in numerous competitions throughout the year, host several gradings per year with the aim of getting our students to black-belt by the time they graduate. 

We also go out on regular socials (drinking and non-drinking). We train in the Lee Westwood Sports Centre on Clifton campus. The club is coached by 4th Dan Nicola Ferguson, who has competed nationally and internationally and spent several years training with the national team. The club is also supported by 7th Dan BTCB Technical Director, Master Ian Lennox, who has held many national titles in all areas of Taekwondo and will visit us throughout the year.

There are three main areas of WTF Taekwondo. You can be involved in all, or specialise in the one you prefer.

- Poomsae (patterns) is the traditional and technical side of the martial art which uses the basic techniques of blocking, striking and kicking.

- Sports fighting is full contact and so is done wearing full protective gear whilst competitors attempt to score points or knock each other out by punching to the body or kicking the body or head (since the sports is based around kicking techniques). you may have seen this side of the sports in the 2012 olympics, during which Great Britain won a gold and a bronze medal.

- Self-defence will teach you how to defend yourself on the street, including defence against knives and batons.

In the first 3 years of the club many of our members won medals in competitions held across the country, including beginners. We currently have several national champions in poomsae from both British and Scottish national championships. Also this past year (the 3rd year of the club) we have had our first students’ progress to black-belt after starting out as a white belt with the club. Your first session is completely free, so come and see if it's right for you.

President: Ricky Bacon
Coach: Nicola Ferguson (Fourth Dan)

For more information contact the club via email. Visit the club's website.
Join WTF Taekwondo's Facebook group.

Read about the club in the following news story: 2 April 2011: Bumper medal haul for WTF Taekwondo.

NTU Tennis caters for players of all abilities. Whether you’re a highly rated player and striving to play more competitive tennis, or a novice who has no idea what a rating is, then NTU Tennis is the club for you.

For competitive players, we have 3 strong teams (Two Men’s, and One Women’s) in very competitive BUCS Leagues, as well as competing in the annual BUCS Tennis Cup. To enable us to compete at the highest level, we have 2 training sessions per week at Indoor Facilities with our very own LTA Accredited Coach ‘Rich’, as well as arranging hits between ourselves.
For our social players or novices, we have weekly social tennis which is a great way to meet new people, improve your game, and generally get fit and active. Our Coach Rich tailors the sessions to what our club wants; as a result it’s always very popular. Competitive players are welcome to attend these and often do, which has brought about a great social scene in recent years. 

This is all topped off with our weekly social on a Wednesday evening, where NTU Tennis is out in force (and fancy dress).
Lastly, following the growth of the club, we now have 4 brand new courts at Clifton which are available for all people to use, and we encourage you to do so.

There’s something for everyone at NTU Tennis, and we hope to meet you soon.

Club president: Thomas Russell

For more information, take a look at our Facebook page or email the NTU Tennis Club.

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Award: This club won an award at the Sports Awards.

We are the Nottingham Trent University Tenpin Bowling Club; a friendly, social league open to bowlers of all abilities ranging from absolute beginners to regular league and tournament bowlers.

We meet every Monday at 18:30 pm at First Bowl Nottingham (next to the Capital FM Ice Arena) to play 3 match-play style social league games at the cost of just £6.30 a night. But don’t fear if you’re a beginner! All bowlers are handicapped based on their average score so that everyone has a fair chance! As a member you will be entitled to free shoe rental and 10% off food and drinks while you’re there. You will also receive a discount on games outside of the league at a price of just £2 per game per person if you quote “league practice games”!

For the more competitive amongst the club that hold NTU Sports and Fitness Memberships, we also run a league and training session on Fridays from 7 pm, which could lead to a chance to represent the University at Varsity, BUCS and BUTBA tournaments! Coaching may also be available, so you may at last find out "how to spin a bowling ball"!!!

The club has enjoyed a great deal of success in past seasons, having recently won back the Varsity Cup in March 2011. We want to build on that success! But if that’s all too serious for you, the club offers lots of socials to enjoy as well, including meals out, pub crawls, glow in the dark bowling and lots more!

If you want to join, look out for our stall at your campus’ Freshers Fair or just turn up on Monday!

For more information join the club's Facebook group or email them.

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Believed to be almost 2,000 years old, Muay Thai (Thai boxing) is referred to as The Art of the Eight Limbs and is Thailand's national sport.

It uses the hands, shins, elbows and knees as its eight points of contact, unlike Western boxing which uses two points (fists) and other forms of martial arts, which use four (fists and feet).

At NTU Thai Boxing Club you can expect to be pushed hard in different techniques which include:

• pad work
• fitness drills
• clinches and grappling
• sparring (optional)
• general fitness
• basic self defenc.e

Committee members are available to give support whenever needed and all who attend are always willing to help you improve your skills.

President: Diego Martin

For further details please email the NTU Thai Boxing Club and Chell Hellyer

Trips: This club regularly goes on trips away.

The NTU Trampoline Squad is a friendly, welcoming club always on the look out for new members.

It doesn't matter if you've never been on a trampoline before, as our qualified coach will teach you the skills you'll need to bounce safely.

For more competitive members, we regularly enter teams into competitions, including the BUCS Individual Championships regionals held at the University of Nottingham.

Trampolining is a great all-body workout which focuses on core stability, guaranteeing that you'll use muscles that you never knew you had!

For more information visit the club facebook page

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Trips: This club regularly goes on trips away.

NTU Ultimate Frisbee Club provides the opportunity to participate in a fast-paced yet friendly mixed team sport. It is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK, especially at university level, with weekend tournaments being held up and down the country on a regular basis.

The pitch is rectangular, containing two endzones. Players use teamwork and tactics to pass and receive the disc around the field, with a goal being scored once a disc is caught inside their endzone.

We currently have an Open and Women's team that competed in both Indoor and Outdoor regionals and have weekly socials. We also have strong links with Nottingham's club team Flight Club.

For further information, please email the NTU Ultimate Frisbee Club or visit the club facebook page.

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Trips: This club regularly goes on trips away.

NTU volleyball is a sport for all abilities from someone who has never played before or even if you are a high flying experienced player.

We have currently 2 teams this year, There will be one men's team and one women's team, which have regular fixtures against other universities and teams locally.

NTU Volleyball will hold weekly socials every Wednesday with other NTU sports clubs in order to celebrate success and to allow a different element of being in a NTU sports club with group bonding and team morale being created here.

All players of all abilities are welcome and will benefit from the great help given by our Coach from Volleyball England.

Interested yet? The sport is a rising success especially now with the Olympics being held in England and what better way to celebrate than by getting involved yourself.  It is also a great way to meet other people from all ways of life and cultures.

Club President: Haydn Green

For more information email NTU Volleyball and join the club's Facebook group 

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Think you have got what it takes to get involved in one of the fastest growing extreme water sports? NTU Wakeboarding offers new and skilled riders the chance to learn and improve their skills and progress in the most exciting water sports around.

We provide weekend and weekday sessions to cable parks and boat lakes across the UK (such as Nottingham, Sheffield and Bedford) allowing riders the chance to:

• try the sport for the first time
• become more competent and improve skills
• try some tricks
• have a great laugh

Our club offers a great social side off the water too, with nights out every Wednesday, mostly fancy dress and various other social events such as; Christmas Dinner and an “all you can eat” chicken wings welcome party organised by our fantastic Social Secs who will make you feel part of the club.

If you want to meet great, like-minded people then don’t miss out on the NTU Wakeboarding club. Our year is filled with regular day trips, various camping weekends away, social nights, and the prospect of a European trip in the Easter break. Then to round the year off the opportunity to compete as a team in Uniwake Nationals Competition, a BUCS registered all-ability competition against other universities!

President: Rachel Staten

For more information join NTU Wakeboarding's Facebook group, follow them on Twitter and don’t hesitate to drop them an email. 

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Trips: This club regularly goes on trips away.

If you think walking is more than just putting one foot in front of another, and you would love to experience some of the country’s most spectacular scenery with a group of friendly, like-minded people, then NTU Walking Club is the club for you!

We run regular day, weekend and longer trips around the UK throughout the entire year, so for those who just want to get some exercise, see breath-taking scenery and get away from it all, our easy-going day trips need no specialist knowledge or equipment, but for the more adventurous walkers, the club’s weekend trips can give you a chance to learn new skills in more exciting surroundings. We provide training for those who want to further their personal skills in navigation and become trip leaders.

Recent destinations the club have been on include The Lake District, The Peak District, Wales and even the Alps. We also run a range of socials to suit everyone from drinks at the pub, clubbing, ice skating, ghost walks, cinema trips and much more so everyone can get involved.

For more information, joing the NTU Walking Facebook group or email the club to find out more!

Club President: Callum Bott
Vice President: Laura Bennett
Treasurer: Alex Hutchison
Trip Sectary: Chris Owen-Hughes
Club Sectary: Jo Rowe
Social Sectaries: Jamie Barker and Pompey Meredith
Committee Support: Sabrina Monaghan

Trips: This club regularly goes on trips away.

Women’s rugby welcome any ability whether you have no experience of rugby or play at a high level. Women's rugby is a growing sport, which is becoming ever more popular at university level because girls want to try something new. Many members of the squad joined in their first year with no experience of rugby, and now have developed into confident and experienced players. Some have gone on to represent NLD (Notts, Lincs and Derbyshire) at County, Midlands East at Regional.

We play, party and have fun as a team! We have a social club members for those who take an interest in Rugby, but don't want to play and they are just as much a part of the club as the players.
It is guaranteed that you will make many friends by joining Women's Rugby, within the team and on our joint socials.

We have many exciting events over the year:

• Tour
• Mini-tour
• Socials
• Joint socials
• Team building
• Fun day
• Varsity
• Awards night
• much more

We train Monday nights at Moderns RFC, 6.30 pm to 8 pm with Matches on Wednesdays.

In addition to our training and regular matches we also play against the University of Nottingham as part of the Charity Varsity Series (played at Notts County FC - home to Nottingham Rugby Club).

Club President: Beth Hughes

For further information please visit the NTU Women's Rugby website or email the NTU Women's Rugby Club and join the club's Facebook group.

This club competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and competitions.

Varsity: This sport features in the Charity Varsity Series.