Getting started at NTU Sport
12 September 2024
Wondering how to get involved with Sport at NTU? Whether you’re looking for competitive sport, interested in keeping fit in our two gyms, or wanting to try something for the first time - we’re confident we have something for everyone!
Love Sport? Join the club!
Passionate about sport and eager to compete as part of one of our 60+ Sport Clubs? Whether you are an experienced athlete or striving to improve, if you’re committed and passionate about sport, we want you on our team.
You can browse our full A-Z list of clubs on the NTU Sport website.
Each club has its own membership fee for the year, and you have until the 13 October 2024 to attend Squad Selection and taster sessions to make sure the club is right for you.
Carry on reading below to find out how to get involved with NTU Sport Clubs for the 2024-25 academic year.
Engaging with NTU Sport is a great opportunity to try new things, spend good time doing sport, meet new people and maintain friendships. You can find a new passion or continue with the sport you have been doing before while being at university. It can be just for fun or serious and professional, you can work out individually or become a part of a team, try a different sport every month or focus on one throughout the whole year - choose your own way to be active!
Zofia Tatarek, Global Sports Champion:
Squad Selection: Representing NTU as part of a team.
The NTU Sport Squad Selection process is now open for the 2024-25 academic year. These sessions are designed to identify your strengths and find the perfect club and team for you. This is where you can be selected to represent NTU in the BUCS (or equivalent) leagues against other institutions, for the clubs that compete.
All squad selection sessions hosted on NTU Campus grounds are free to attend, simply book through the NTU Sport app – information on how to do so can be found later down this article.
Sessions are listed on both the NTU Welcome website, and on the NTU Sport App.
Taster sessions: Trying something new.
NTU Sport taster sessions are perfect for trying something entirely new or rediscovering a sport you once loved. With activities ranging from rugby and hockey to climbing and archery, there’s something for everyone. Book onto a session today to kickstart your university sport experience.
Taster sessions hosted on NTU Campus grounds are also free to attend and are listed on both the NTU Welcome website, and on the NTU Sport App.
Pink Memberships: More than just a gym.
With pink memberships, you get the best of everything our sports facilities have to offer. Access two modern gyms, a variety of fitness classes, court booking spaces for a range of sports, and the chance to join in our award-winning Play for Fun sport sessions. With three tiers of membership available, in both monthly and yearly packages, our Pink Memberships are ideal for students who want a flexible approach to staying active, and a chance to join our vibrant fitness community.
Want to see if the Pink Memberships are for you? For all new students joining in 2024, you can get four free sessions to use before the 13 October 2024. Simply pick up a free pass at the welcome fairs, or ask at the reception desk of our sport centres.
Play for Fun: Zero-commitment, welcoming sport sessions suitable for all abilities.
Our Play for Fun sessions are designed to be a fun opportunity to meet people, get active and improve your wellbeing.
As part of NTU Welcome 2024, NTU Sport are hosting a full day of Play for Fun activities to try, all completely free! Details below:
Date: 21 September
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: City student’s Union building, Shakespeare Street, NG1 4GH
Internal Leagues: create or join a team to compete against other NTU students
Internal sport leagues at NTU give you the chance to create or join a team into one of our fun, weekly leagues across a range of sports.
To read more on how to enter the NTU Internal leagues, check out the Internal Leagues webpage.
Sport leadership and volunteering: Take action. Make a difference. Spark change through sport.
With five different strands to get involved in - you can develop practical, transferable life skills alongside your degree that will enhance your future career opportunities.
For more information on these opportunities, visit the Sport leadership and volunteering webpage
The NTU Sport App: the hub of NTU Sport activities.
The App is your one-stop-shop for all things NTU Sport – book on to club squad selection and taster sessions, browse fitness classes, and check out the available Play for Fun sessions.
Please be aware you will need to be enrolled to be able to log into the app or purchase any membership.
Once you’re enrolled, this video should help you log in to the app and book on to any sessions:
Other ways to keep active outside of NTU Sport:
NTU Moves:
This initiative promotes physical activity among students and staff by encouraging daily movement. Participants can track their activities and earn points, which can be redeemed for various rewards. This program is designed to motivate individuals to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle without the need for formal club membership.
Cycle Hub:
NTU's Cycle Hub offers bike hire services, including standard and electric bikes, along with maintenance workshops and training sessions. This service is available to all students and provides an affordable and convenient way to cycle around Nottingham.
Join the NTU Sport Community.
Follow @ntusport on Instagram for updates throughout the year.
If you have any questions, come into to either the City Sports Centre or the Clifton Sports Hub and speak to our friendly team.
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