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2 Day Nursery Tennis Court G20 How to find us G5 E G19 Park House G18 Priorsfield Conference Park G17 Peter Scott House G16 Lucas House minutes 10 G4 G14 Garth House Conference Park G G15 Westmere House 7 B6 G1 F R25 Munrow Sports Centre A Running Track B 5 minutes Main Library PRITCHATTS ROAD G13 Hornton Grange Main map (left) A Munrow Sports Centre and Raising the bar B Running Track C Old Gym G10 D Sports Pitches A G11 Insert map (above) E Metchley Lane Sports Pitches F Gillet Centre G Selly Oak Pitches G12 Winterbourne Botanic Garden The Barber Institute of Fine Arts UNIVERSITY ROAD EAST Further a-field Edgbaston: The Edgbaston Priory Club (Tennis) Worcester: Rowing Boathouse Lake District: Raymond Priestley Centre for Outdoor Pursuits C Y1 Grange Road Gate Pedestrian access only RING CHANCELLOR S C COURT ROAD D SOUTH Sports Pitches South Gate East Gate Munrow Sports Centre O3 opening hours The Guild Monday Friday: of Students 6.00am 10.00pm Saturday and Sunday: 8.00am 8.00pm South Car Park EDGBASTON PARK ROAD Munrow Sports Centre University of Birmingham Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT United Kingdom Tel: A38 BRISTOL ROAD O4

Who we are Welcome to the wonderful world of University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport).

This brochure is an introductory snapshot of the opportunities available here, to find out more do come along to Sports Fair at the Munrow Sports Centre on Wednesday 25 September from 12.00noon 5.

uk Zena Wooldridge (OBE), Director of Sport I m delighted you have chosen Birmingham to study, and hope you will take advantage of the many and varied opportunities UBSport offers.

completely new. Welcome to our exciting world. Vicki Harris, Vice President (Sport) Birmingham Sport has an incredible variety of opportunities to offer you.

3 Who we are Welcome to the wonderful world of University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport). You ve made a great choice of university, now it s time to ensure you make your time here the time of your life by getting involved with UBSport. This brochure is an introductory snapshot of the opportunities available here, to find out more do come along to Sports Fair at the Munrow Sports Centre on Wednesday 25 September from 12.00noon 5.00pm and check out our website Zena Wooldridge (OBE), Director of Sport I m delighted you have chosen Birmingham to study, and hope you will take advantage of the many and varied opportunities UBSport offers. Whatever your sporting interests or involvement, University life, especially at Birmingham, offers a unique opportunity to choose from a wide range of sports and activities, and to try something completely new. Welcome to our exciting world. Vicki Harris, Vice President (Sport) Birmingham Sport has an incredible variety of opportunities to offer you. I m here to support and represent you through all sport and physical activities, so that you get exactly what it is you want and need out of your experience here. So do come along to the Sports Fair at the Munrow Sports Centre on Wednesday 25 September 12.00noon 5.00pm, and see how you can get involved, keep fit and healthy, and meet new friends. See you there! vps@guild.bham.ac.uk Facebook: BhamGuild VpSport The fastest people on the planet chose Birmingham to complete their preparations for the London Olympics. Team Jamaica, including world and Olympic champion sprinters Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake rated Birmingham as their best pre- Olympic training base to-date.

Active Lifestyle fitness classes There are Aerobic, Toning, Dance, Holistic, Aqua and Specialist exercise classes to choose from and they are suitable for all abilities.

uk/alp Choose from the following class types: Aerobic high energy classes to burn calories and improve cardiovascular fitness include Body Attack and Boxercise Toning tone and sculpt your body with

4 Active Lifestyle fitness classes There are Aerobic, Toning, Dance, Holistic, Aqua and Specialist exercise classes to choose from and they are suitable for all abilities. 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. Choose from the following class types: Aerobic high energy classes to burn calories and improve cardiovascular fitness include Body Attack and Boxercise Toning tone and sculpt your body with classes such as Body Pump, Abs and LBT Tone Holistic reduce life s little stresses and work on flexibility with Pilates and different types of Yoga Dance if want to try something really different or learn some new moves whilst getting fit at the same time try Zumba, Hula or Bokwa Aqua low impact Aerobics and Zumba classes, using the water as a resistance tool Specialist courses dedicated to lower back pain and ladies only free weight classes. Get advice, treatment and fitness tips from qualified staff

Membership and services The Munrow Sports Centre at the University s main Edgbaston Campus is the hub of UBSport, where many indoor facilities are based and where you

Facilities include: gym 25m pool 7 squash courts Dance studio Gymnastics hall Martial arts dojo Athletics track Sports halls Sports pitches (water-based, 3G and

year) 191 Squash (1 year) 93 Swim (1 year) 104 www.sport.bham.ac.

5 Membership and services The Munrow Sports Centre at the University s main Edgbaston Campus is the hub of UBSport, where many indoor facilities are based and where you can find out how to get involved. Facilities include: gym 25m pool 7 squash courts Dance studio Gymnastics hall Martial arts dojo Athletics track Sports halls Sports pitches (water-based, 3G and synthetic) Tennis courts Membership options The following membership types are available with costs of: Gym and Swim (1 year) 233 Gym and Swim (9 months) 199 Gym (1 year) 191 Squash (1 year) 93 Swim (1 year) Health and Fitness Services Whatever your experience, everyone s fitness goals are important to us. Our qualified, friendly and supportive staff can provide help and advice tailored to suit your individual needs. Our services include: Exercise programmes Personal training Lifestyle consultation Nutritional consultation Health and fitness review Muscle/weight analysis

Sporty fun try sport give it a go Intra Mural Sport (IMS) If you re looking for some competitive team fun but don t want the commitment of regular training, Intra Mural

Choose from the following sports: Mixed badminton Men s basketball Men s 6-a-side football Women s 6-a-side football Men s 11-a-side football Mixed hockey Mixed netball Our

Get involved in a fun and friendly atmosphere and introduce yourself to the world of sport.

6 Sporty fun try sport give it a go Intra Mural Sport (IMS) If you re looking for some competitive team fun but don t want the commitment of regular training, Intra Mural Sport is definitely for you. Choose from the following sports: Mixed badminton Men s basketball Men s 6-a-side football Women s 6-a-side football Men s 11-a-side football Mixed hockey Mixed netball Our selection of sport courses offers everybody the chance to get involved and try new things. If there is a sport you ve always wanted to try, this is the place to do it! Get involved in a fun and friendly atmosphere and introduce yourself to the world of sport. Aikido Badminton Basketball Boxing Golf Learn to swim Self defence Squash and racketball Swim strokes Tennis Trampolining Volleyball Weightlifting You can sign up with a group of friends, department, team from your halls or join an existing team. The emphasis is on playing for fun there s no better way to be active, socialise and enjoy yourself.

Outdoor pursuits in the Lake District Get away from city living for an action

The university has it s very own outdoor pursuits centre in the Lake District.

including: mountain biking canoeing sailing windsurfing rock climbing mountain

transport from campus, accommodation, breakfast and lunch.

7 Outdoor pursuits in the Lake District Get away from city living for an action packed weekend of adventure in some of England s most beautiful scenery. The university has it s very own outdoor pursuits centre in the Lake District. Get away for an action packed weekend of adventure in a range of activities including: mountain biking canoeing sailing windsurfing rock climbing mountain walking gorge walking high and low rope courses Weekend prices are 95 and include transport from campus, accommodation, breakfast and lunch. Dates for are: Friday 29 November Sunday 1 December 2013 Friday 14 February Sunday 16 February

8 Playing with Pride We re incredibly proud of being a top three sporting university in the British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) league. We call it Playing with Pride and when you re part of The Pride, you re part of the biggest club on campus. 3,000 students represent the university in regional, national and inter-varsity competition 53 sports that are open to all levels and abilities You ll never have a better opportunity to get involved in sport again and can choose from: American Football Archery Athletics and Cross Country Aussie Rules Badminton Basketball Cheerleading Cricket Cycling Dodgeball Equestrian Fencing Football Gaelic Football Golf Gymnastics and Trampolining Hockey Ice Hockey Jitsu Judo Karate Kayak and Canoe Korfball Kung Fu (Wing Chun) Lacrosse Lifesaving Motor Racing Mountaineering Netball Ninjutsu Polo Rowing Rugby League Rugby Union Sailing Ski and Snowboarding Snooker and Pool Squash Surfing Swimming Table Tennis Tae Kwon Do Ten Pin Bowling Tennis Triathlon Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Water Polo Windsurfing

The Power of the Pride is impressive nine alumni and one current student represented Team GB at the London 2012

Cyclocross Equestrian Karate Men s Kumite Individuals: Archery Men s Outdoor Experienced Compound Athletics & Cross

9 The Power of the Pride is impressive nine alumni and one current student represented Team GB at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games where alumna Pamela Relph (pictured below) won a gold Paralympic medal in the mixed coxed fours rowing. BUCS Champions Teams American Football Cross Country Women s Cycling Women s 3-up TTT Cycling Women s Cyclocross Equestrian Karate Men s Kumite Individuals: Archery Men s Outdoor Experienced Compound Athletics & Cross Country Men s Indoor Pole Vault Men s Outdoor Pole Vault Men s Outdoor 3000m Steeplechase Men s Outdoor 5000m Men s Decathlon Cycling Women s Track Pursuit and Track Elimination Judo Men s 60kg

Performance Sport Hi Performance Centre We re passionate about enhancing your sporting performance.

psychology Strength and conditioning Sports medicine: Sports doctor Isokinetic assessments Sports massage Physiotherapy All club members can access our services free of charge in the following ways:

uk/hpc Scholarships We currently support around 150 scholars and 20 performance sport awardees reach their academic and sporting potential per year.

10 Performance Sport Hi Performance Centre We re passionate about enhancing your sporting performance. That s why our team of expert staff work with our clubs and teams to provide a world-class support service in the following disciplines: Sports science: Physiological support Sports nutrition Sports psychology Strength and conditioning Sports medicine: Sports doctor Isokinetic assessments Sports massage Physiotherapy All club members can access our services free of charge in the following ways: weekly circuits and recovery sessions sports yoga classes sports nutrition and psychology workshops. Use our physiotherapy led triage assessment service in case of injury Scholarships We currently support around 150 scholars and 20 performance sport awardees reach their academic and sporting potential per year. Our scholarship programme is consistently rated as one of the best in the UK. Worth up to 6000 Contributing to expenses: Sports medicine/science Travel Equipment Full gym and swim membership Lifestyle support and workshops Scholarships are awarded annually via an application process. Also offered are sports team scholarships, department bursaries, R&A golf scholarships. University of Birmingham is also the West Midlands Hub for the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) network. The University also offers 20 Sports Performance Awards, worth 3,000 each, over 3 years of academic study. Current students competing internationally include: Ashe Morgan (Archery) Jonathan Hay (Athletics and Cross Country) Lauren Howarth (Athletics and Cross Country) (pictured above) Lucas Rowe (Judo) Tom Hickman (Karate)

Alumni Among our illustrious alumni are Olympians: Paul Manning (Cycling, Beijing 2008 gold) (pictured) Pamela Relph (Rowing,

(Athletics, 2010 Commonwealth gold) James Fair (Hockey) Naomi Folkard (Archery) Tom Hall-Butcher (Fencing) Lindsey Maguire

uk/famousalumni Along with Luke Gunn (Athletics, four-time UK National Champion) Chrissie Wellington (Ironman, quadruple World

Learn new skills Gain confidence Develop leadership capability Acquire valuable experience Improve your communication skills

In return for your volunteering, we can provide support to help you access training and development opportunities and

11 Alumni Among our illustrious alumni are Olympians: Paul Manning (Cycling, Beijing 2008 gold) (pictured) Pamela Relph (Rowing, London 2012 gold) (pictured overleaf) Hannah England (Athletics, 2011 World Championship silver) (pictured) Louise Hazel (Athletics, 2010 Commonwealth gold) James Fair (Hockey) Naomi Folkard (Archery) Tom Hall-Butcher (Fencing) Lindsey Maguire (Rowing) Dean Miller (Athletics) Lora Turnham (Cycling) Along with Luke Gunn (Athletics, four-time UK National Champion) Chrissie Wellington (Ironman, quadruple World Champion) Non Stanford (Triathlon, U23 World Triathlon Champion) Volunteering Just a few of the many benefits of volunteering: Learn new skills Gain confidence Develop leadership capability Acquire valuable experience Improve your communication skills Enhance your employability The PasSPORT scheme offers a world of opportunity both on campus and in the community. In return for your volunteering, we can provide support to help you access training and development opportunities and professional recognition for your volunteering. Last year, students had the volunteering opportunity of a lifetime at the Jamaican track and field pre- Olympic training camp. Usain Bolt poses with volunteers

New University sports centre The University is planning a 55 million new sports centre, including the city s first 50m swimming pool, to

00noon 5.00pm Munrow Sports Centre Sports Fair is the Welcome Week event not to be missed.

everything you d ever need to know about UBSport. Plus, make a date for xplosion American Football and fireworks on Saturday 2 November!

12 New University sports centre The University is planning a 55 million new sports centre, including the city s first 50m swimming pool, to serve everyone from students and staff to talented athletes and members of the local community. Sports Fair Wednesday 25 September 12.00noon 5.00pm Munrow Sports Centre Sports Fair is the Welcome Week event not to be missed. With stands covering everything from sports clubs to fitness classes, volunteering opportunities to gym membership you can find out everything you d ever need to know about UBSport. Plus, make a date for xplosion American Football and fireworks on Saturday 2 November! Find us on facebook.com/ubsport twitter.com/ubsport flickr.com/ubsport University of Birmingham Printed on a recycled grade paper containing 100% post-consumer waste. UBSport Partners

try sport give it a go Fancy trying a new sport? Want to pick up a sport you ve left behind?

try sport give it a go Fancy trying a new sport? Want to pick up a sport you ve left behind? try sport give it a go 2 011 12 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? www.sport.bham.ac.uk