Focus Sport Clubs
Our Focus Sports programme is dedicated to developing top-class sports clubs and individual performance at the University of Leeds.
Carl Smith
Hockey
We are committed to nurturing sporting and academic excellence and Leeds is recognised for its unique combination of world-class degrees, exceptional facilities, and outstanding coaching.
£25M
INVESTED IN SPORTS FACILITIES
73
TEAMS ENTERED IN BUCS LEAGUES
65
SPORTS CLUBS WITH OVER 4000 MEMBERS
We host a comprehensive programme of support services, including:
- Dedicated strength and conditioning training
- Discounted sports physiotherapy
- Free access to world-class facilities for training and competing
- Leeds Gryphons Fund to reduce the cost of participating for individual members
Our programme is a unique partnership between the University of Leeds, Leeds University Union and our individual sports clubs, and is supported by our alumni.
BUCS rankings
We’re currently ranked as one of the top 15 sporting universities in the UK, visit our institution profile on the BUCS website to find out more.
Focus Sports Clubs
We currently support a number of clubs through our focus sports programme:
- Triathlon
- Hockey
- Rugby
- Football
- Rowing
- Netball
Heads of Sport
Helping you to reach your potential
Emily Dingley
S&C Coach
Peter Seabourne
Rugby
Tim Jarrett
S&C Coach
Daniel Grant
Rowing
Stephen Grime
Football
Get in touch
Heads of Sport
If you would like to find out more about any one of our focus sports clubs, please contact the Head of Sport directly.
Head of Performance Sport
If you are interested in playing performance sport at the University of Leeds in general, please contact our Sports Performance Manager.