Sport

19/07/21 – Facility Safety Measures Update

All current safety measures shall remain in place across all our facilities including The Edge, Sports Park Weetwood and Bodington Cycle Circuit. For further information please visit our reopening page.

Additionally, From Monday 26 July we shall be re-introducing Pay as You Go sessions for non-members. You will be required to book and pay for your slot in advance, which can be done either over the phone or alternatively at The Edge reception. We look forward to welcoming all our non-members back through our doors to train with us!

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Sport at the University of Leeds

From playing to volunteering, coaching to spectating there’s something for you to get involved with at Leeds.

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At the University of Leeds, we inspire you through sport and physical activity, providing one of the best sporting experiences in the UK. Whether you want to coach, volunteer, play socially or compete at the highest level, Leeds Sport has a breadth of opportunities for you. Find out more about Leeds Sport.

You can learn more about our social sports, performance sports and leadership programmes or if you’re looking for a particular sport you can scroll through our list below to find out more and get involved.

Social Sport

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Our Social Sport programme offers fun and non-competitive sessions, with no weekly commitment in 3 different sports.

Just turn up!

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Social Leagues

Social Sport

Play socially with your mates in our Social Leagues with lots of sports to choose from.

You sort the team, we’ll sort the league!

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Give it a Go

Give it a Go

Our Give it a Go sessions are a great way to try a club or society with no pressure to join afterwards.

Try something new today!

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Performance

Scholarships

Scholarships

Our prestigious Sports Scholarship programme supports elite athletes to combine academic and sporting excellence during their time at university.

More information about Scholarships

Focus Sports

Focus Sports

Our Focus Sports programme is dedicated to developing both top class sports clubs and individuals at the University of Leeds.

More information about Focus Sports

Sports Clubs

Sports Clubs

We have over 70 different sports clubs at the University from Hockey to Dance and Rowing to Ultimate Frisbee, there is something for everyone.

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Sport Scholars

Sport Scholars

Our prestigious Sports Scholarship programme supports elite athletes combining academic and sporting excellence during their time at university.

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Partnerships

Partnerships

We have formed a number of excellent partnerships with a variety of national sporting associations to provide a first-class experience.

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Leadership

Coach Education

Coach Education

We offer a wide range of top quality coaching, officiating and development courses on campus.

More information about Coach Education

Gryphons Abroad

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Find out about our life changing international project in South Africa and how you can be a part of it.

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LEED Modules

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Develop practical leadership, coaching and teaching skills with our academic LEED Modules.

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Volunteering

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We have a huge variety of volunteering opportunities for both staff and students.

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Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education Programme

Find out more about our wide range of ambitious outdoor learning programmes.

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Gryphons Go Kids Camp

Gryphons Go Kids Camp

Find out more about our Gryphons Go Summer Kids Camp here at the University of Leeds.

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Events

Leeds Varsity

Leeds Varsity

Each year, the Leeds Gryphons take on local rivals Leeds Beckett in the Leeds Varsity series. The competition culminates in October with the rugby union finale at Headingley Stadium.

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Christie Championships

Christie Championships

Steeped in history, the Christie Championships, established in 1886, is an annual sports event held between the Universities of Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester.

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BUCS Wednesdays

BUCS Wednesdays

Our Leeds Gryphons teams take on a wide range of Universities across the country each Wednesday as part of the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) Leagues.

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Alumni Sports Day

Alumni Sports Day

The annual Alumni Sports Day see’s the return of our sporting alumni to Leeds to take on the current students in a day of friendly sporting competition. With over 20 clubs involved, it’s a great chance to relive the university experience.

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Sports Colours Awards

Sports Colours Awards

The Sports Colours Awards sees our Leeds Gryphons ditch their tracksuits for the evening to celebrate the outstanding efforts of athletes, teams, volunteers and coaches from our Sports, Martial Arts, Outdoor and Competing Dance Groups.

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