Athletics

Based at John Charles Sports Centre, the University of Leeds Athletics Club is an ever growing and successful club, welcoming members of all abilities. Whether you are interested in keeping fit or you are a regional or national level athlete there is a place for you in the club.

The club offers a diverse range of training for all disciplines of track and field and has both men’s and women’s teams who compete in two major British Universities and College Sport (BUCS) competitions each year, as well as in a number of open events throughout the country.

Find out everything about the Athletics club including how to join on their webpage.

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Get Out, Get Active is a fantastic programme of activity across 8 outdoor activities available to students throughout the year and includes coached taster sessions, trips away, social get-togethers. The Get Out Get Active Running sessions feature weekly easy going, steady and challenging sessions. There are also volunteering opportunities to be a run leader and lead weekly runs.

Visit our Get Out, Get Active webpage to find out more.

The University of Leeds awards a number of scholarships to aspiring coaches to help raise club performances within their chosen sports. Working in conjunction with the Head Coaches of the University teams it is an excellent opportunity for students to further develop themselves outside the academic arena.

The Coaching Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for current undergraduate or postgraduate students who can demonstrate high standards of personal, professional and learning attributes.

Visit the Sports Scholarships webpage to find out more.