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1 BRUNEL UNIVERSITY SPORT CAMPUS TOURS Telephone +44 (0)

Welcome to Brunel University Sport Sport at Brunel is defined by our vision to inspire people to fulfil their potential through sport and physical activity.

We provide high quality facilities and services for students, staff and our community.

However, it is not all about high performance sport, we are committed to prove opportunities for all to take part in sport and recreation.

2 Welcome to Brunel University Sport Sport at Brunel is defined by our vision to inspire people to fulfil their potential through sport and physical activity. We make it our mission to promote participation in sport, from grass root recreational level through to elite performers on a world stage. We provide high quality facilities and services for students, staff and our community. As one of the UK s top institutions in sport, many of our students, graduates and staff have represented their countries at the Olympic Games and World Championships as competitors and coaches. However, it is not all about high performance sport, we are committed to prove opportunities for all to take part in sport and recreation. A range of activity programmes run throughout the year but with seasonal variations. We welcome anyone with disabilities and aim to provide a welcoming and friendly environment that is supportive to all our users. The Active Brunel programme offers everyone the chance to access a range of informal and relaxed sport and physical activity sessions regardless of your ability or experience. Active Brunel is an exciting and engaging programme with activities taking place on or around campus. Sessions are run on an informal flexible basis at different times throughout the week. There will be a variety of sessions on offer including: swimming, badminton, aerobics and gym sessions to name a few. Coming to university is a great chance to try out something new and what better way than trying out some of the activities on offer through the Active Brunel programme. Sports sessions are an amazing way to make friends, get fit, have fun and even pick up skills that could help you get a job when you graduate from Brunel University. No Experience Necessary At the heart of the programme is the joy of taking part in physical activity, meeting new people and getting active in a fun environment. You don t need to worry about wearing the latest kit, knowing the rules or be good at the sport already. Just turn up and give it a go! We really do hope that you will enjoy taking part in the Active Brunel programme! For further information on how to join the Active Brunel scheme look out for leaflets and posters around campus or contact: emma.winchester@ brunel.ac.uk You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter too! 2 Brunel University Sport

SPORTING Work Placements The Sporting Edge programme has been devised to help students to accumulate a portfolio of professional qualifications and work

This can be included in your own personal Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) and used to promote your qualities to prospective employers in the

uk/sportingedge Providing opportunities that will help students gain important workplace experience to support their academic qualifications; some

3 SPORTING Work Placements The Sporting Edge programme has been devised to help students to accumulate a portfolio of professional qualifications and work experience or volunteering to sit alongside their academic studies. This can be included in your own personal Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) and used to promote your qualities to prospective employers in the future. It s all about helping to make Brunel students more employable in the sports and active lifestyles sector. For information on the coaching and leadership courses available in please visit the website Providing opportunities that will help students gain important workplace experience to support their academic qualifications; some part-time and full time work placements are available. These can be taken as part of the many Sport, Health and Exercise Science Sandwich degrees that Brunel offers and are valuable experience for a wide variety of sports sector employment including those in sports development and sports management. Current students are working at many different companies in the UK and overseas including Queens Park Rangers Football Club, the London Sports Trust and Quiksilver. Campus Tours 3

Sports Scholarship The Mo Farah Foundation (MFF) has announced the launch of the Mo Farah Academy, its first initiative in the UK, designed to encourage home-grown sporting talent whilst building on

They have been selected as dedicated centres of sporting excellence with an outstanding track record of sporting success.

4 Sports Scholarship The Mo Farah Foundation (MFF) has announced the launch of the Mo Farah Academy, its first initiative in the UK, designed to encourage home-grown sporting talent whilst building on the Olympic Legacy. The Academy will provide financial and technical support for the elite sports training programmes at Brunel University. They have been selected as dedicated centres of sporting excellence with an outstanding track record of sporting success. In particular, each year, four outstanding young athletes at Brunel scholarships worth up to 4,000 to help with living and training costs. The university awards Sport Scholarship Awards annually to students of outstanding sporting ability, and we take great pride that there is a distinguished history, spanning over 60 years, of talented student athletes who reach the highest achievements possible in their sport. Our Sports Scholarship Programme has helped hundreds of students across numerous different sports, with Olympic gold medals and World, European and Commonwealth titles among our honours boards. This is due to the comprehensive programme that provides the best possible support to athletes Our aim is to provide the best possible service to high performance athletes who are studying in higher education and as such we have developed a Sports Scholarship programme which includes financial support, athlete-friendly accommodation on campus and free Performance Programme Membership to the Indoor Athletics Centre. Who can apply for a Brunel University Sport Scholarship? Anyone can apply for an award as long as they have met the academic requirements for a course and subsequently been given a conditional or unconditional place at Brunel University for the academic year 2014/15 As main criteria, all applicants must be able to demonstrate sporting achievement at Junior International level or equivalent. Please note that competition for scholarships can be very high and you must be able to show evidence of your sporting achievements and supporting information from your National Governing Body Performance Director/National Coach. How can I apply for a Brunel University Sport Scholarship & Need more information? Please contact sports-scholarships@brunel.ac.uk 4 Brunel University Sport

Sport Facilities We are Quest accredited! Brunel University Sport has always strived to deliver a quality service to all who use its facilities.

Quest defines industry standards and good practice and encourages our ongoing development and delivery within a customer focused management framework.

5 Sport Facilities We are Quest accredited! Brunel University Sport has always strived to deliver a quality service to all who use its facilities. The Quest accreditation is a tool for continuous improvement, designed primarily for the management of leisure facilities and leisure development. Quest defines industry standards and good practice and encourages our ongoing development and delivery within a customer focused management framework. More Energy Fitness sits at the heart of the Sport Centre and welcomes everyone regardless of fitness level who wishes to improve both their physical and mental health. There are highly qualified fitness professionals on hand to personalise your workout depending on your goal, to offer advice and to motivate you to exceed beyond your own expectations. Please see a member of the Fitness Team in the Sports Centre or call +44 (0) for more information. Limited spaces so hurry to avoid disappointment. Sport Centre Both the Sports Hall and Netball Hall can accommodate Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton and Netball. Indoor Cricket and Archery nets are also available in the Sports Hall. Both halls have seating for 300 spectators with integrated scoreboard and timing systems. Our Sports Hall houses an Indoor Climbing Wall and Pump Room which is rated in the top 10 in the country by the BMC. The wall has a number of different sections catering for all techniques, ages and abilities. Lessons and courses are run weekly to give everyone the ultimate experience. The Exercise Studio with mirrored walls is the ideal space for all fitness classes and martial arts clubs to train. Four Squash Courts with viewing gallery cater for casual, league and match requirements for the University and are available for Public membership or casual use. Squash Leagues are run for staff, students and public squash members. Please visit to find out about more student sports clubs and societies. Indoor Athletics Centre The University Athletics Club has a strong tradition and history of producing great athletes and many of our former club members have gone on to represent Great Britain at World Championships and Olympic Games. The Centre was built in 2005 and consists of a 132 metre indoor sprint straight, two long jump pits, pole vault area, high jump area and Judo matted area. The centre also has its own gym specifically designed for our student athletes. We are also very fortunate to be a UK Athletics Regional training centre and some of the finest British athletes train here on a daily basis. It is also used by many other student sports clubs including Rugby, Netball, Fencing, Rowing and some Martial Arts. Campus Tours 5

The multi-use synthetic pitch provides a full-sized hockey pitch and can also be subdivided. Both pitches have floodlighting so can be used all year round.

6 Sports Park The Sports Park is set in attractive grounds opposite the main campus. It has two synthetic pitches a UEFA certified third generation pitch filled with rubber crumb, plays like true grass which can be sub-divided into three 7-a-side pitches. The multi-use synthetic pitch provides a full-sized hockey pitch and can also be subdivided. Both pitches have floodlighting so can be used all year round. Other outdoor facilities include six Tennis courts, four Netball courts and a six lane Athletics track all services by a Sports Pavilion which includes changing facilities, lounge and bar. Therapies Need to unwind from all those lectures and essay writing? Or maybe you re into sports and need to loosen up tense muscles? We have a range of therapeutic treatments on offer, including: Therapeutic and Deep Tissue Massage Osteopathy Sports / Injury Massage Aromatherapy and Hot Lava Shell Massage Is a partnership of organisations and individuals with a common purpose to co-ordinate the delivery of community sport and active recreation across the six West London boroughs of: Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow. The partnership is funded by Sport England and plays a key role in supporting National Governing Bodies (NGB s) of Sport to roll out their Whole Sport Plans in West London. The Partnership has a long history of working with and supporting Brunel students, through the provision of student sports activities and coaching courses, through to work placement and internship opportunities. The partnership has a wide range of community sports partners across West London, that they are able to link both the University and Brunel students directly to. This has enhanced the community sporting offer at Brunel and provided valuable links for students to external sport and recreation organisations. Active Brunel also benefits from the links the partnership is able to supply to sports NGB s, who help deliver the Active Brunel programme, through their experienced coaching workforce. Reflexology All treatments are available in the Indoor Athletic Centre and a leaflet giving details can be found in the Sports Centre and Indoor Athletic Centre Reception. Call us on to book an appointment. 6 Brunel University Sport

Sports Performance Programme Our Sports Performance Programme is a comprehensive support package for our student sports men & women focusing on six key sports selected by Brunel University Sport in

access a wide range of services including access to World Class training facilities, elite level coaching, strength and conditioning, injury support and lifestyle management advice.

To be eligible for the Sports Performance Programme, you must be enrolled as a Brunel student on a current undergraduate or post graduate study course and be a paid up member of the relevant Brunel

7 Sports Performance Programme Our Sports Performance Programme is a comprehensive support package for our student sports men & women focusing on six key sports selected by Brunel University Sport in conjunction with the Union of Brunel Students: Athletics, Rugby, Netball, Squash, Rowing & Kayaking, Weightlifting The performance sport athlete support structure is extensive, where our students can access a wide range of services including access to World Class training facilities, elite level coaching, strength and conditioning, injury support and lifestyle management advice. The programme aims to help develop our student sports men & women and combine sporting success with academic excellence. Am I Eligible? To be eligible for the Sports Performance Programme, you must be enrolled as a Brunel student on a current undergraduate or post graduate study course and be a paid up member of the relevant Brunel Student Union Sports Club: Rugby Union, Athletics, Netball, Squash, Weightlifting, and Canoeing/Rowing For more information please contact the Sports Performance Programme Manager: richard.ashe@brunel.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0) Key Benefits of the Programme Access to World Class Training facilities including the Indoor Athletics Centre and Strength & Conditioning Area Structured weekly training programmes Elite level coaching from leading national standard coaches Strength and Conditioning advice and support Free Sports Injury management Access to performance athlete workshops including Sports Psychology and Sports Nutrition Subsidised Brunel sports kit Campus Tours 7

INTC Brunel also takes a central role in the future development of Netball in England as one of only three Intensive Netball Training Centres (INTCs) in the country.

the INTC sessions, therefore learning and competing against the world s best.

8 INTC Brunel also takes a central role in the future development of Netball in England as one of only three Intensive Netball Training Centres (INTCs) in the country. England Netball selected us as the INTC for the London area, and as a result our students on the netball performance programme will have opportunities to develop their skills by joining in some of the INTC sessions, therefore learning and competing against the world s best. The INTC provides programmes of regular, coached training with supervised strength and conditioning work, alongside on-site physiotherapy, performance lifestyle and medical services. Being a part of the INTC this year has been an invaluable experience for me. I have learnt so much through training with England senior squad members and if anything it gives you motivation to train harder. The training environment is great as everyone is here to train at maximum intensity and it s nice to be in an environment where everyone is enduring the same experiences. I would definitely recommend future netball scholar students to consider Brunel when looking at universities as the support for student-athletes here is great and what with the INTC s being located right in the heart of campus travel requirements are minimum. Brunel University Sport Kingston Lane Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 3PH Tel +44 (0) sports.centre@brunel.ac.uk University Admissions Office Tel +44 (0) admissions@brunel.ac.uk/ /bruneluniversitysport /brunelsport Sports Scholar Georgia Lees Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure and the University will take all reasonable action to deliver courses and services in accordance with the descriptions set out in it. However, the University reserves the right to vary the content of courses, or to merge or discontinue them. It will, in the case of discontinuation, use all reasonable efforts to offer a suitable alternative. All students are required, as a condition of registration, to abide by and submit to the University s statutes, ordinances, regulations and rules, which are published on the University s website:

Sevenoaks Sports Camps. Easter holidays and May half term 2018

Sevenoaks Sports Camps. Easter holidays and May half term 2018 Sevenoaks Sports Camps Easter holidays and May half term 2018 Welcome Sevenoaks Sports Camps at The Sennocke Centre promote sports performance, participation and wellbeing. Our camps for 2018 include Junior