Leeds Gryphons
With over 70 sports clubs, leadership opportunities and performance pathways, Leeds Gryphons is at the heart of student sport at the University of Leeds.
Leeds Gryphons is the home of competitive sport, leadership and student development at the University of Leeds. Whether you want to represent the University of Leeds, learn new skills, volunteer in the community or simply find your people, there are opportunities for every level of experience.
Become a Gryphon
Leeds Gryphons is a community. Whether you’re representing the University in national competition, learning to coach, trying a new activity or supporting your club behind the scenes, you’ll build friendships, confidence and experiences that stay with you long after graduation.
Performance
Scholarships
Our prestigious Sports Scholarship programme supports elite athletes to combine academic and sporting excellence during their time at university.
Focus Sports
Our Focus Sports programme is dedicated to developing both top class sports clubs and individuals at the University of Leeds.
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.
Support services
We provide support services to Leeds Gryphons athletes, students, staff and sport scholars to aid their health and wellbeing and performance.
Partnerships
The University has formed partnerships with a variety of sports clubs across Yorkshire to provide a first-class experience for the student in terms of performance sport whilst still be able to complete a University degree.
Leadership
Gryphons Abroad
Find out about our life changing international project in South Africa and how you can be a part of Gryphons Abroad.
LEED modules
Develop practical leadership, coaching and teaching skills with our academic LEED Modules.
Outdoor education
Find out more about our wide range of ambitious outdoor learning programmes.
Gryphons Go Kids Camps
Find out more about our Gryphons Go Summer Kids Camp here at the University of Leeds.
Volunteering
We have a huge variety of volunteering opportunities for both staff and students.
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!
Events
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.
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.
Leeds Gryphons News
Great success for University of Leeds rowers
University of Leeds athletes have set three new records following…
University of Leeds win big at the Leeds Gryphons Awards
The annual Leeds Gryphons Awards were held last Thursday 15 May…
Wheels in motion for Gryphons Abroad 2024
A team of seven students and three staff from the University…