Fin Toner is a sports scholar at the University of Leeds where he is a 4th year Masters student studying MSc Business Analytics & Decision Science. He currently plays wheelchair basketball and has started rowing this year for the university’s sports teams. We had the opportunity to speak with Fin about his sporting achievements, how […]
Which volunteering programme are you on & what does your role involve? I am a part of the Gorse Volleyball program! My role involves helping and coaching students in the after-school volleyball program. How much time do you commit to volunteering per week and how do you manage this alongside your studies? Usually I volunteer […]
If you are staying in Leeds this Christmas and want to visit The Edge please be aware of our altered opening times. This year we will be open at the following times: Friday 23 December – 8am-3.30pm Saturday 24 December – 8am-2pm Sunday 25 December – Closed Monday 26 December – Closed Tuesday 27 December […]
Last Thursday Bodington Football Hub opened its doors officially and welcomed its main partners, The Football Foundation and Leeds City Council, alongside the contractors, and University and community football clubs that would be using the facility. Located at Sports Park Bodington – part of the University of Leeds – the new hub is built in […]
Which volunteering programme are you on & what does your role involve? I’m currently volunteering as a level 2 coaching scholar for the University’s men’s 4th football team. This role consists of planning and delivering 2 sessions per week, as well as managing the squad on a match day in BUCS fixtures. The role is […]
BUCS officially kicked off last month and The Edge welcomed its first round of games. It’s great to see the University of Leeds sports teams back in action. It’s nice to see both new and old faces back playing the sports they love. Our facilities allow for a range of different sports to compete at […]
The Rugby League World Cup has landed in Leeds! The men’s competition is well underway, with Sport and Physical Activity having the pleasure of hosting teams such as Tonga and Figi who are using our facilities as part of their training, including The Edge’s brand-new fitness suite. It is exciting to see the tournament going […]
Two members of the Leeds Triathlon Centre, Jess Fullager and Georgia Taylor-Brown, have nominated the Brownlee Centre as their ‘Golden Gateway’; the place that had the most impact on their sporting journey on their way to the Commonwealth Games. Following this year’s successful Commonwealth Games, Team England have encouraged gold medal-winning athletes to nominate their […]
Commonwealth Games 2022 The 2022 Commonwealth Games took place in Birmingham, England from 28 July to 8 August 2022, marking the third time England has hosted the Commonwealth Games. The Games were the largest ever, with 72 countries participating and ticket sales of over 1.2 million. England achieved its best Games with 176 medals this […]
This year, the Commonwealth Games are being hosted down the road in Birmingham. This has provided a unique experience for our volunteers, alumni and athletes as the Queen’s baton returns home after travelling the globe. There are both current athletes and Leeds alumni who are competing or are involved in the games, including; Mark England […]
Fresh Start Festival Activity Timetable 2023January 20, 2023 - 1:59 pm
Squash courses are back!January 18, 2023 - 11:45 am
Para Athlete Fin Toner’s Sporting ExperienceJanuary 11, 2023 - 10:12 am
Volunteer of the Month – Nilufar JahandardoostJanuary 4, 2023 - 10:40 am
Winter Break Activity Timetable 2022December 14, 2022 - 4:09 pmThe Edge
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