Our Focus Sports programme is dedicated to developing top-class sports clubs and individual performance at the University of Leeds.
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.
INVESTED IN SPORTS FACILITIES
TEAMS ENTERED IN BUCS LEAGUES
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 Sport 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:
- Athletics
- Lacrosse (W)
- Badminton
- Netball
- Rowing
- Rugby League
- Cricket
- Rugby Union
- Cross Country
- Squash
- Cycling
- Swimming & Water Polo
- Football
- Tennis
- Hockey
- Triathlon
HEADS OF SPORT
Helping you to reach your potential
Emily Dingley
Alan Copland
Tim Jarrett
Stephen Grime
Daniel Grant
Andrew Grant Lawson
Carl Smith
Peter Seabourne
Jacob Greenhalgh
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.
