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1 try sport give it a go Sign up to one of our ten week courses and experience the first steps into sport Fancy trying a new sport? Want to pick up a sport you ve left behind?

2 2 Try sport Try Sport.. give it a go is the perfect way to get involved in sport. If you ve always wanted to try a sport but have never got round to it, or left a sport years ago and fancy picking it up again, then these courses could be right up your alley. Try Sport is lead by qualified coaches and links with University Sports Clubs. It offers guidance and advice on skills, rules and techniques whilst taking away the need to find a team to play with. Sport doesn t have to be competitive Try Sport is the developmental side of sport and can be great for building skills, making friends, getting active or just for fun! Term dates Term 1 3 October 11 December 2011 Term 2 16 January 25 March 2012 Term 3 23 April 3 June 2012 Length of course 10 weeks Prices per course Student 30 Staff 32 Community Member 35 Booking online You will need your ID and PIN number (this should have been sent to you by when you first joined). To request it again please go to or contact reception on Once you have your login details go to login and click on Online Subscriptions Select the course you want to attend and follow the instructions Booking at Munrow Centre Bring your staff/student/membership ID card with appropriate payment to the Munrow Sports Centre reception Terms and conditions Refunds will only be given if you have a valid doctor s note that exempts you from physical activity during the course. By signing up to Try Sport you are required to comply with the University of Birmingham Sport terms and conditions. Further details are available from reception or visit

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4 4 Try sport Timetable and course descriptions Time Sport Level Venue Term Monday Tennis Beg Tennis Courts Tennis Int Tennis Courts Squash and Beg Squash Courts Racketball Cardio Tennis All Sports Hall Swimfit All Pool Hockey All Water Synthetics Judo Beg Dojo Tuesday Fencing All Old Gym Badminton Beg New Gym Volleyball All New Gym Basketball All Sports Hall Netball All Sports Hall Korfball All Sports Hall Wednesday Tennis Beg Tennis Courts Tennis Int Tennis Courts Badminton Int New Gym Self Defence All Dojo Weightlifting All Performance Gym Aikido Beg Dojo Aikido Int Dojo Thursday Squash and Int Squash Courts Racketball Boxing All Dance Studio Kickboxing All Dance Studio Learn To Swim Beg Pool Friday Trampolining All New Gym Futsal All Sports Hall Golf Beg Old Gym Saturday Social Running All Track Sunday Triathlon Cycle All Spin Room Triathlon Swim All Pool Learn to Swim Beg Pool

5 Try sport 5 Aikido Badminton Teaches to use an opponent s strength against them Learn rules, skills and game play from our Club Basketball Learn rules, skills and game play from UBSport s Basketball Club NEW Boxing Basics and intro to boxing fitness, body contact, strength, technique Cardio Tennis Tennis skills and drills with a high energy workout Fencing Futsal Golf Hockey Learn blade work, footwork, strategy and tactics Indoor football tackle, dribble and learn strategic play Learn and improve technique and lower your game scores Learn rules, skills and game play from UBSport s Hockey Club NEW Korfball Learn rules, skills and game play from UBSport s Korfball Club Kickboxing High intensity class with martial arts influences conditions the whole body and works as a great stress reliever NEW Judo Learn the basics of Judo with UBSport s Judo Club Learn to Swim Thurs Swimming for beginners and improvers Learn to Swim Sun Swimming for beginners and improvers Netball Learn rules, skills and game play from UBSport s Netball Club Self Defence Learn effective defence techniques NEW Social Running Learn the basics and start running with UBSport Athletic s Club Squash and Racketball Learn rules, skills and game play from UBSport s Squash Club Swimfit Tennis For confident swimmers! Improve your fitness and technique Learn rules, skills and game play from our resident LTA coach Trampolining Start with the basics. Progress from simple movements to somersaults NEW Triathlon Cycle Enjoy a spin session dedicated to techniques on tri-cycling NEW Triathlon Swim Get pointers on your tri-swim technique and learn how to improve Volleyball Learn rules, skills and game play from UBSport s Volleyball Club NEW Weightlifting Learning and using basic, daily functional movement patterns and applying them to Olympic weightlifting techniques

6 6 Try sport New sports for Tri-cycling Boxing Boxing is now one of the most popular fitness regimes out there and if it s a lean, toned, strong body you re after then this could the sport for you. Boxing is very much a high repetition work-out so you ll see tone rather than muscle. While it s not a self-defence lesson, by the end of the first class, you should be able to throw a solid punch. If you re not particularly fit then that s not a huge problem. Boxing is actually easier for a lot of people than running, especially for those with excess weight. Judo Judo has a variety of benefits for those who participate in the sport. It improves your strength, flexibility, balance and cardiovascular fitness. It s a very challenging sport but at the same time is very accessible to people of varying sporting abilities and to those with disabilities. Naturally, the sport also improves your self defence. Most of all, Judo is lots of fun and a great way to meet lots of new people and make friends. Social running This session is perfect if you are returning to social running, or just want to try it out. There is no pressure to perform, and BUAC (Birmingham University Athletics Club) will run the session with expertise, experience and knowledge. Jogging/running has great cardio benefits and aids with weight loss, improved cardiovascular health, improved bone health, improved mood and better co-ordination. After the course, you may want to join BUAC Cool Runnings Club (only 20) where there s the opportunity to take your running further by dipping into competitive racing for the University or externally. Coaching designed to give cyclists the skills and confidence to cycle on roads. This course is appropriate for both those thinking or taking up competitive/leisure cycling and those wanting to use cycling as a mode of transport. Participants must have their own bike and helmet and already be capable of riding. Tri-swim Swim coaching for either existing triathletes wishing to improve their front crawl stroke, or anyone looking to take up the sport. Advice will also be available on other training sessions available in the bike and run disciplines of the sport, as well as novice friendly competitive opportunities. Weightlifting Weightlifting is a great activity that everyone can enjoy. Far from being solely for adding muscular size and strength, it is something that can help to control bodyfat and fitness, lead to an increase in flexibility and bone strength, help manage and prevent many injuries and health concerns, and above all is fun! Learning the basic weightlifting movement patterns will have a large carryover into everyday activities and the vast majority of sports. Korfball This is a mixed gender game (4 males and 4 females on court) and has a tactical, fast moving nature. Players are in zones, and these positions change as play progresses. This is perfect if you want to try something new and could be a great pathway into the developmental side of UBSport s Korfball Club.

Try sport 7 Gold Challenge Do you fancy trying a new sport? Well why not raise money for your favourite charity at the same time.

Create a team of 5 with your friends or join your halls team. Take on 5 sports between you and raise money for a charity of your choice from over 125.

done. For more information speak to your hall s RA or email us at students@goldchallenge.

org/universityofbirmingham Thrive The Thrive team are market leaders in providing the highest quality of professional support to help you lead active,

7 Try sport 7 Gold Challenge Do you fancy trying a new sport? Well why not raise money for your favourite charity at the same time. The University of Birmingham Sport are taking on the Gold Challenge and it couldn t be easier for you get involved. Create a team of 5 with your friends or join your halls team. Take on 5 sports between you and raise money for a charity of your choice from over 125. It s really simple to complete a sport, you just need to take it on for at least three hours, which is why Try Sport is a great way for getting this done. For more information speak to your hall s RA or us at students@goldchallenge.org For other ways of completing your sports and for more information visit org/universityofbirmingham Thrive The Thrive team are market leaders in providing the highest quality of professional support to help you lead active, balanced and healthy lifestyles. For more information, please see The Gym Includes a large range of the latest cardiovascular and resistance machines plus an extensive free weights room. It is staffed by fully qualified fitness instructors who offer friendly advice on how to make the most of your fitness sessions.

8 Try sport Intra-League Active Lifestyle Sporty fun with a competitive edge If you re looking for some competitive team fun but don t want the commitment of regular training, Intra-League is

11 12 sports: Men s/women s 6-a-side football Men s 11-a-side football Men s futsal Mixed netball Mixed hockey Men s/women s badminton Open to students and staff and the emphasis is on playing for

8 8 Try sport Intra-League Active Lifestyle Sporty fun with a competitive edge If you re looking for some competitive team fun but don t want the commitment of regular training, Intra-League is definitely for you sports: Men s/women s 6-a-side football Men s 11-a-side football Men s futsal Mixed netball Mixed hockey Men s/women s badminton Open to students and staff and the emphasis is on playing for fun and getting healthier so whether you re a gallant winner, or a good-hearted loser, you re bound to enjoy Intra-League. PasSPORT Volunteer Programme Interested in sport? Want to gain new skills and increase your employability? We have volunteer opportunities both on campus and in the local community. For more information visit or contact g.p.yates@bham.ac.uk Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom Tel: activelifestyle@contacts.bham.ac.uk University of Birmingham Sport has an extensive programme of exercise classes, it s the largest of it s kind in the UK, and is available to students, staff and community members. There are Aerobic, Toning, Dance or Holistic classes to choose from and they re suitable for all abilities, some with a choice of beginner or intermediate levels. The emphasis is to exercise in a fun and friendly environment, which encourages people to join in, meet new friends, and find something that they enjoy doing Map key 1 Munrow Sports Centre (Dance Studio, Slater Hall, New Gym, Sports Hall, Cybex and Activity Room) 2 Old Gym 3 Dojo (at back of Old Gym) 4 Sports Pitches University of Birmingham Printed on a recycled grade paper containing 100% post-consumer waste.

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