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WARWICK WARWICK Guide 2009-10
Department of Physical Department Education & of Physical Sport Education & at Sport
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Director’s Welcome
Director’s
Welcome We live in challenging times. Governments across the world are struggling to come through an economic crisis, identified as the worst for generations. Inevitably our university is experiencing the shock waves of the downturn in our national economy. As a consequence we are all having to make difficult decisions to ensure the University continues to move forward towards its goal of enhancing its international reputation. Despite this very challenging context, Warwick Sport continues to go from strength to strength; expanding its range of activities and levels of support for our membership. Revenue funding for our 76 sports clubs has reached yet another all time high this year and our plan for the coming years provides for further increases in that support to encourage and assist yet more activities and development programmes. We believe this increased support is reflected in membership satisfaction, but also in terms of results in competition. Our current position of 17th. in the BUCS rankings is highly commendable and puts us up among those universities who have invested substantially more in the support of elite sport, sometimes to the detriment of Sport for All. The underlying philosophy of Warwick Sport since our inception has been to support all levels of performance, through from beginner to elite. Recent national student surveys have reported sport at Warwick recording some of the highest satisfaction levels against all other aspects of the student experience in higher education. Particularly pleasing was the result that suggested our student satisfaction level with sport was higher than in any of the Russell Group of universities; a grouping regarded by many as representing the top UK universities. The successes of Warwick Sport in recent years has set the bar ever higher. Year on year the expectations of our members become ever greater. Recent changes in the staffing to support Warwick Sport will, I am sure, allow us to continue to offer an ever-improving service, providing a sporting environment the envy of students across the UK.
Terry Monnington Director of Physical Education & Sport
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Sports
Sports Officer’s Welcome
Officer’s Welcome
Hi, I’m Alex, your Sports Officer this year. Welcome to Warwick and in particular to sport at Warwick. Potentially your years at Warwick are some of the best years of your life as long as you take advantage of all the fabulous opportunities available to you. Having spent three years at Warwick, most of which were spent getting involved in sport, I hope that I have some experience in order to help you enjoy your time here, at least as much as I have. At Warwick our ethos is simple: provide the most opportunities for the most people. We have 76 different sports clubs, placing us in the top 2 Universities nationwide for variety, and out of our 20,000 University members, over 10,000 are members of Warwick Sport. Regardless of your ability or experience, there is something for you, so get stuck in and enjoy the fantastic facilities and opportunities available! The best thing I did when I first arrived was join a sports club. I had never played Lacrosse before coming to university, but like so many clubs at the University my inexperience didn’t matter. It opened me up to so many friends from different courses and years, that I would never have met otherwise. Whether it’s getting involved with Skydiving, Sub Aqua or Climbing there is something for everyone. Each offers something different in terms of atmosphere, people and competitiveness so try as many as you can and I promise you will not regret it. Furthermore taking part in a sports club isn’t only about the sport, most clubs hold weekly socials, tours, meals and nights out, allowing you to celebrate sporting achievements and bond with fellow members of the club. Some of my best nights at Warwick have been club socials.
Alex Twiss Students’ Union Sports Officer
The calendar is also packed with sporting events to get involved in, in particular Varsity & Sports Weeks, Sports Ball, Score and KMPG Leagues so all year round there is something to do. To sum up, there are so many great opportunities and so many different activities here at Warwick. If I can give you one piece of advice, it is to get involved as much as you can and no doubt you will find the perfect fit, allowing you to train and improve yourself at your chosen sports, gain new friends, great memories and give back to the local community and charities. I wish you all the best during your time here.
Not only are the opportunities there for everyone, the facilities at Warwick are top notch, notably, our climbing walls, indoor tennis centre, pool, fitness suite, athletics track and 3G artificial pitch, to name just a few, are superb facilities, the envy of many other universities. Kept in immaculate condition and available to you for a minimal price, there is really no excuse for not getting involved. However, sport at Warwick doesn’t only focus on sport, there are many opportunities for personal development. It is easy to get involved in the local community, gain coaching or refereeing qualifications in your chosen sports and raise money for charity.
Alex Twiss Sports Officer
Contents
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Contents Director’s Welcome
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Sports Officer’s Welcome
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Contents
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The Sports Facilities Sports Centre (Main Campus) Westwood Sports Facilities Cryfield Bear Rock Climbing Centre
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Running Bear Fitness Suite
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Fitness Class Details
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Exercise to Music Class Timetable
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The Tennis Centre
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Sports Facilities Opening Hours/Conditions of Use
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Come and compete, train and celebrate with us
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Warwick Conferences
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Sports Physiotherapy and Sports Massages
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Warwick Sport
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Sports Development
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Sports Courses Programme
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Sports Scholarships and Bursaries
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Insurance and Warwick Sports Clothing
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Events and Activities
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Warwick Sports Volunteers
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Sports Clubs
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Club Timetables
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Contact Information
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Travel Information
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Inclusive Fitness Initiative at Warwick
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Sports Facilities
Sports Centre (Main Campus)
Swimming Pool There is a 25m, 6 lane indoor heated swimming pool in the main Sports Centre with limited block booking/lap swimming in controlled lane areas. Located at the side of the swimming pool is a Sauna.
Tennis Courts Three synthetic grass courts are available on Central Campus, to the rear of Rootes Halls of Residence.
Sports Halls There are two Sports Halls in the Sports Centre, the Main Hall and the Desso Hall; these are available for basketball, volleyball, football, badminton, netball and any other sports as required. Both halls have spectator galleries and electronic scoreboards, The Desso Hall also has four cricket nets for indoor training and a high quality sprung floors. The Main Hall has recently been fitted with a Mondo sports floor and is the same floor that was used at the Beijing Olympics and is expected to be used in London for 2012.
Aerobics Studio The Studio provides air-conditioned accommodation for a variety of activities, including martial arts, dance and aerobic exercise. The room has a linoleum sprung floor, mirrors and a high quality sound system.
Activity Room A multi-purpose facility suitable for a variety of activities including martial arts, table tennis, fitness training and yoga. The room contains a sprung maple floor, a large number of floor mats, 2 wall mirrors and 2 punch bags.
Squash Courts Six squash courts are available in the main Sports Centre, one of which can only be booked on the actual day required. Squash court telephone bookings can be made after the first half hour of opening time, earlier bookings must be made in person. Rackets can be hired and balls can be purchased from Reception.
Equipment Hire/Purchase Small items of sports equipment, e.g. rackets, towels, etc and all climbing equipment can be hired at cost from the Sports Centre Reception. Small items may also be purchased, squash balls, shuttlecocks, goggles, chalk, etc.
Inclusive Fitness Initiative The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) is a programme that supports the fitness industry to become more inclusive, catering for the needs of disabled and non-disabled people alike. The IFI model is driven by developments in four key areas of fitness provision, underpinned by research conducted in 1998, which has led to a holistic approach, ensuring that you should expect a truly inclusive experience when visiting an accredited inclusive fitness facility. These four key areas are: ● Accessible Facilities
● Inclusive Fitness Equipment
● Staff Training
● Inclusive Marketing
As a consequence you should find accessible facilities, equipment that is appropriate for the vast majority of disabled people, a positive culture and staff attitude and a facility that understands the value of a diverse and inclusive customer base. The University of Warwick Sports Centre is aiming to be IFI accredited by 1st October 2009.
The Sports Facilities
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The Sports Facilities
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Westwood Sports Facilities
Cryfield
Synthetic Sports Pitches
The Cryfield Sports Pavilion primarily services activities that take place on the adjoining extensive outdoor grass playing fields that Vincent McElvenny stretch out into the Warwickshire Pavilion Steward countryside. It provides 24 team changing rooms, 2 physiotherapy rooms, 2 referee changing areas, large reception area and a social space. Cryfield Pavilion has extensive grass pitches available including: l 8 Football Pitches l 3 Rugby Pitches l 2 Lacrosse Pitches l 2 Grass Cricket Squares with 1 Nottingham Artificial Strip
There are 2 floodlit, sand-filled all-weather synthetic sports pitches available at the Westwood site, suitable for football and hockey. The pitches can be sub-divided into 3 playing areas; team dug-outs are on-site and changing and showering facilities are in the Westwood Games Hall. Both pitches have recently had replacement surfaces. There is one floodlit Tarkett Sommer Pitch at Westwood, this is a top quality, rubber-based synthetic grass pitch, suitable for playing football and other contact sports. Changing and showering facilities are nearby, in the Westwood Games Hall.
Athletics Track The 8 Lane Floodlit Mondo* Running Track at the Westwood site, is available during the week and at weekends (with the exception of Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.00pm onwards when the local Coventry Godiva Harriers Athletics Club has exclusive use). With built-in public address system, the track is available for school and club hire. Open to the general public, changing and showering facilities are available in the Westwood Games Hall. *The Italian company, Mondo, are manufacturers of the Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletics tracks.
Westwood Games Hall Westwood Games Hall is a multi-purpose facility with a high quality sprung floor suitable for volleyball, football, basketball, badminton, roller hockey and a variety of other sports as required. A viewing area is available, overlooking both the Games Hall and the Athletics Track that also contains a kitchen and serving area - ideal for meetings.
Tennis Courts / Netball Courts As well as the Indoor Tennis Centre there are 4 outdoor tennis/netball courts, which are floodlit.
Bookings for all the facilities can be made in person at any Sports Facility building, or by phone on extension 23011/23039/24734 or through Heather Battersby (Sports Facilities Co-ordinator) on (024) 765 24993.
Curved resin lead and top roping walls – Built using Bendcrete’s new state of the art curved resin system, these 11m high walls offer 60 routes from grade 3 to 7b, ranging from technical slabs and bridging routes, to powerful overhangs, pockets and cracks. In-situ quickdraws in place on all lines, in-situ top ropes in place on some lines. Featured plywood lead and top roping walls –These 11m high walls range from slabby to vertical/gently overhanging and provide 40 routes from grade 3 to 7a.
To ensure consistently top quality routes, all route setting is done by a team of nationally and internationally accredited route setters that includes, Ian Vickers and Steve McClure. Routes range from grade 3 to 8a and boulders problems from V0 to V11, so whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned pro we have something for you. Competition wall – Having hosted many National competitions this 13m high, curved resin lead only feature, overhangs up to 6m and offers routes from 6a up to 8a. Insitu quickdraws in place on all lines.
Bouldering – A dedicated bouldering room with a variety of angles. Includes a 6m, 80degree overhang, and campus board. Approximately 100 regularly changed problems from V0 to V11.
Lessons and Group Sessions – The Bear Rock and its team of qualified instructors can offer something to suit every need, ranging from tasters and inductions, through to kids birthday parties, lead lessons and performance coaching. Schools and Businesses – We have a number of regular school groups and local businesses who use our facility. We can deliver team building sessions or rock climbing courses to meet the National Curriculum requirements. More details of courses are on our website.
Contact: Climbing Centre Manager, Alex Fry Tel: (024) 765 24880 Email: alex.fry@warwick.ac.uk www.go.warwick.ac.uk/bearrock
The Bear Rock Climbing Centre is the Midlands best indoor climbing facility. The Bendcrete built facility is open to both members of the University and the general public. The Bear Rock has hosted rounds of the British Indoor Climbing Championships, and regularly hosts rounds of the British Youth Championships.
Bear Rock Climbing Centre
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Running Bear Fitness Suite
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Fitness Suite Tel: (024) 765 74599 (external) or 74599 (internal) ebsite: w ww2.warwick.ac.uk/go/runningbear W
The Running Bear Fitness Suite The Running Bear Fitness Suite is the University’s flagship fitness facility, aiming to be IFI accredited by 1st October. It houses a range of cardiovascular training equipment including: rowers, upright cycles, treadmills, cross trainers, an adaptive motion trainer, recumbent bikes and steppers along with an extensive range of resistance training machines and free weights. The Fitness Suite is fully air conditioned for your comfort. Bring along a set of headphones and you can have personal access to our cardio theatre which plays audio from one of our 4 plasma screens, the radio or one of our selection of CDs. Anyone from the complete beginner to the elite athlete can benefit from using this superb facility. GP and Exercise Referral, Gym Instructor Levels 2 and 3, IFI Level 3, BSc Sports and Exercise Science, UKSCA accreditation are just a selection of qualifications held by our comprehensively trained staff who are all on hand to offer advice and guidance throughout your workout. Gym inductions, health screenings and personalised training programs are all offered free of charge, subject to availability, through the Fitness Suite booking system. However, these services are currently under review and may be subject to change.
Performance Weights and Conditioning Rooms In 2006, the Fitness Development Team set out to design and provide a weight training facility that was capable of meeting the training requirements of athletes, sports teams, strength and conditioning trainers and members of the general public alike. The Performance Weights and Conditioning Rooms feature a variety of high performance equipment including: power racks, lifting platforms, a flat bench, an incline bench, Smith machine, cable station and dumbbells from 10-65kg. The Fitness Development Staff are always available to offer assistance. Personalised strength and conditioning programmes can be created, at no extra cost, on request.
Personal Training Personal training is available, sessions can be booked individually or in blocks or 5, 10 or 20 and are available 7 days a week during normal opening hours. Our Personal Trainers are qualified to the highest standard and work hard to continually update their knowledge of the latest developments in personal training techniques. Personal training is available to everyone, whether you are a complete novice and want help getting started, a regular gym user who needs a little extra motivation or a serious trainer who needs expert guidance and coaching, you could benefit from personal training.
Fitness Classes A comprehensive class timetable is available all year round. There are classes to suit all abilities and interests. From pursuit cycle to yoga, the choice is yours! Classes cost £1 during term time and £1.50 during vacation periods. Copies of the current timetable are posted on the Sports Centre notice boards and website or can be obtained from the Reception Desk.
The Fitness Team Russell, James, Rachel and Steve Please note: Please ensure that you have your card and receipts with you at all times, the Gym Staff operate a zero tolerance policy at all times and patrons will be refused entry should a valid membership card or receipt not be produced. In the interests of health and safety, under no circumstances will any person wearing outdoor shoes, flip-flops, jeans or carrying a bag or coat be permitted entry to the Fitness Suite, Performance Weights or Conditioning rooms. Lockers, operated by a fully refundable £1 coin, are available in the male and female changing rooms. Please ensure that you bring a £1 coin with you as reception staff are unable to supply change for lockers.
Fitness
Class Details Fitness Class Details
Aerobics
An extensive timetable of fitness classes runs both in term time and vacation periods. Whether you want to improve your fitness, lose weight or reduce your stress levels, there is a class for you!
Rhythmic exercises of varying intensity and complexity. A total workout that aims to improve your cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and flexibility. Intensity 1-3.
Yoga Popmobility This class involves high and low impact aerobic routines set to pop music which aim to increase the efficiency of your heart and lungs. Each class finishes with floor work which aims to improve your overall muscle tone. Intensity level 1-2
Yoga uses physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation with the aim of reducing stress whilst improving your physical fitness, mental clarity and general well-being. Intensity 1-3.
Body Pump Fit and Firm A low impact conditioning class with the use of hand weights and stability balls. Intensity level 1-3.
An all over body workout using adjustable weights to tone and condition muscles whilst raising your metabolic rate to encourage fat burning. Intensity level 2-3.
Step and Pump Step
A high intensity class combining Step with Body Pump. Intensity level 1-3.
An aerobic workout set to music using a step platform to increase intensity. Intensity level 1-3.
Body Balance This class combines elements of yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi with controlled breathing, stretches and poses. You’ll leave this class feeling relaxed and renewed! Intensity level 1-3.
Circuit Training A total body workout. Move your way around a series of exercise stations that aim to develop aerobic fitness and target each muscle group. Intensity level 1-3.
Zumba Latin American fun dance workout to tone and sculpt your body. Excellent fat burning class. Intensity level 2 – 3.
Pilates Pilates focuses on building your body’s core strength and improving your posture through a series of low repetition low impact stretching and conditioning exercises. Intensity level 1-2.
Pursuit Cycle An intensive indoor group cycling class. At the start of the class you will be instructed on how to use your specialised stationary pursuit cycle. Intensity level 2-3
Boxercise Boxercise sets simple boxing moves to music. It offers you the aerobic workout of boxing but without the physical contact! Intensity level 2-3.
Total Abs If you want to tone and condition your abdominal muscles then this is the class for you. Intensity level 1-2.
Max NRG 45 minutes of high energy workout to 80’s music followed by core conditioning and stretching. Intensity level 1 - 3.
Grove Fx Dance Salubrious mix of street, disco, latin and hip hop dance routines, set to funky music. Dance, have fun and get results – a great fun fat burning class. Intensity Level 2 - 3.
Key to intensity level 1 2 3
Suitable for complete beginners. An intermediate intensity class. For those who regularly exercise at a challenging level.
Please note: For health and safety reasons, some classes have a limited number of places. These places will be allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis. Entry tokens will be available from reception 15 minutes before the class begins. In order to allow for sufficient warm-up, entry to classes will not be permitted after the first 10 minutes.
Fitness Class Details
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Exercise to Music Class Timetable
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Exercise to Music
Class Timetable Term Time Only - Reduced timetable operated during vacation Monday
Time
Place
Coach
Awesome Abs
11:30-12:00
Activity Room
Val
Boxercise
12:00-13:00
Activity Room
Val
Legs,/Bums & Tums
13:00-13:45
Games Hall
Jenny
Step
13:00-14:00
Main Hall
Catherine
Pilates
13:00-14:00
Activity Room
Alex
Pursuit Cycle
16:30-17:30
Studio
Peggy
Circuits
17:00-18:00
Main Hall
Val
Yoga
17:30-18:30
Studio
Dean
Step and Pump
18:00-19:00
Main Hall
Peggy
Pursuit Cycle
07:30-08:30
Studio
Hayley
Body Pump
08:00-09:00
Main Hall
Marianne
Fit and Firm
12:30-13:30
Studio
Maria
Zumba
12:30-13:30
Desso Hall
Val
Body Balance
13:30-14:30
Studio
Marianne
Tuesday
Body Pump
17:00-18:00
Main Hall
Catherine
MaxNRG
17:30-18:30
Studio
Andrea/Maria
Pursuit Cycle
18:30-19:30
Studio
Hayley
Wednesday Pursuit Cycle
12:30-13:30
Studio
Marianne
Boxercise
13:00-13:45
Games Hall
Val
Step
13:00-14:00
Main Hall
Jenny
Yoga
13:00-14:00
Activity Room
Dean
Boxercise
17:30-18:30
Studio
Val
Body Pump
08:00-09:00
Main Hall
Marianne
Fit and Firm
12:30-13:30
Studio
Andrea/Maria
Zumba
12:30-13:30
Desso Hall
Val
Body Pump
17:00-18:00
Main Hall
Catherine
Pilates
16:00-17:00
Activity Room
Alex
Pursuit Cycle
17:30-18:30
Studio
Hayley
Popmobility
18:00-19:00
Main Hall
Lara
Body Balance
20:00-21:00
Studio
Marianne
Yoga
09:30-11:00
Activity Room
Dean
Thursday
Friday Step
13:00-14:00
Main Hall
Jenny
Aerobics
13:00-13:45
Games Hall
Val
Pilates
13:00-14:00
Activity Room
Alex
Pursuit Cycle
16:30-17:30
Studio
Hayley
Zumba
16:00-17:00
Activity Room
Val
Step and Pump
17:30-18:30
Studio
Peggy
Pursuit Cycle
Saturday 09:30-10:30
Studio
Hayley
Groove Fx Dance
Saturday 10:30-11:30
Studio
Jayne
Popmobility
Sunday 12:00-13:00
Main Hall
Various
Weekend
Pursuit Cycle
Sunday 13:30-14:30
Studio
Hayley
Pilates
Sunday 19:30-20:30
Activity Room
Alex
Please note This timetable is correct at the time of going to print. Please check notice boards and the Sports Centre website, www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/sportscentre for details of any amendments.
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Tennis Centre
The Indoor Tennis Centre
The Tennis Club at The University of Warwick
The University of Warwick Indoor Tennis Centre opened in April 2008 and is now a well established and used facility on the Campus. It is one of only three purpose-built tennis centres in Warwickshire which is open to members of the general public without requiring membership or signing-on fees. Due to its location on the University Campus, it is also a facility which is well used by students and staff. The University student teams use the facility for practice sessions with the Head Coach and for their matches.
In April 2009 the Tennis Club based at the Centre was formed. The membership benefits include: priority booking on the indoor courts, a reduction on the court fees (for some members), 2 free weekly club sessions, regular free club tournaments/events run by the coaching team and free outdoor courts with prior booking.
The centre is managed on behalf of the University by inspire2coach, a Midlands based private company which runs club programmes in Warwickshire, West Midlands and Hereford and Worcester. They also manage a nationwide Coach Education programme working closely with the LTA. In the Coventry area, inspire2coach manage the programme at Beechwood Tennis Club and, in conjunction with Coventry City Council, inspire2coach manages the tennis programme at the War Memorial Park and in local schools. The Centre has recently been awarded Satellite status which reflects the quality of the performance programme.
The Coaching Team Penny Harris and Matt Thomas manage the programmes. Penny co-ordinates the Starter and Improver Tennis and Matt co-ordinates the Performance programme. The other coaches working at the Centre are Mark Tennant, Richard Marklow, Helen Lawson and John Hales.
The Programme The Tennis Centre offers an all-encompassing programme for players of all ages and abilities: l Adult group coaching for players of all abilities l Junior group coaching for children from 5 years up l Tots Tennis for 3 – 5 year olds l Holiday Camps for children from 5 – 16 yrs l Cardio Tennis for Adults – an aerobic workout to music on a tennis court using heart rate monitors as an exciting alternative to going to the gym l Fit from 50’s – a coaching and social tennis session for all players with a minimum age of 50! l Invitational squads for the better junior players l Club social sessions.
Work Opportunities For students who have a tennis coaching qualification, there may be opportunities to work with the coaching team at the Tennis Centre. The Centre also hosts Coach Education opportunities.
Information at a glance l The Centre is open from 7.30am – 9.30pm 7 days a week l The 4 indoor courts may be booked up to 6 days in advance l There are peak and off-peak time charges and discounts available to staff and students l 4 outdoor floodlit courts which can also be booked up to 6 days in advance l Group and/or individual coaching l Warwick Learning vouchers can be used at the Centre for group sessions only l Court and course bookings can be made at Tennis Centre reception on (024) 761 50690. Payment must be made at the time of booking
Penny Harris, Mark Tennant & Richard Marklow
John Hales and Matt Thomas inspire2coach has a large team of part-time coaches who work in the outreach programme to the schools in the area.
The Tennis Centre
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Sports Facilities Opening Hours
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Sports Facilities - Opening Hours Sports Centre, Bear Rock Climbing Centre and Tennis Centre Day Monday to Sunday
Term
Vacation
07:15-21:30
07:15-21:30
Westwood Games Hall, Artificial Pitches & Athletics Track Day
Term
Vacation
Monday to Friday
08:00-21:30
08:00-21:30
Saturday
09:00-21:30
09:00-21:30
Sunday
10:00-21:30
10:00-21:30
Carolyn Quinney Operations Manager
Conditions of Use
Sauna Opening Times Day
Men
Women
Monday
14:30-21:30
07:15-14:30
Tuesday
07:15-14:30
14:30-21:30
Wednesday
14:30-21:30
07:15-14:30
Thursday
07:15-14:30 17:30-18:30
14:30-17:30 18:30-21:30
Friday
16:00-21:30
07:15-16:00
Saturday
07:15-14:30
14:30-21:30
Sunday
14:30-17:30 18:30-21:30
07:15-14.30 17:30-18:30
A further 30 minutes is available at the end of each day for changing.
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Access to sports facilities can be gained through membership of Warwick Sport (student and staff) or through one of the external sports schemes. Staff and students may use the facilities on a pay and play basis paying a daily fee. Vacation visitors should present their relevant identification. Visitors may be introduced by members upon payment of the visitor’s fee. Children six years and over should use the correct changing rooms. (If this causes problems, please speak to the Attendant on duty). Children under the age of twelve years (fourteen for the Bear Rock Climbing Centre) must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a guardian aged eighteen or over. Children under the age of sixteen are not allowed into the Running Bear Fitness Suite. Dirty sports shoes must not be worn on any of the indoor playing surfaces. A clean pair of shoes must be brought to change into when playing sport indoors. Lockers may only be retained for the duration of a single visit to the Sports Centre. Non-compliance with this requirement will incur a penalty charge of £5.00. All activities must cease thirty minutes before closing time.
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Smoking is not permitted in any sports facility building.
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Food or drink, other than water or sports drinks in a non-spill container, should not be taken onto playing areas.
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Alcohol is prohibited within either the Sports Centre, Westwood Games Hall and Tennis Centre.
10. Changing for outdoor sports should not take place in the Sports Centre – please use Westwood Games Hall or Cryfield Sports Pavilion.
Bear Rock Indoor Climbing Centre 11. All users of the Bear Rock Climbing Centre must deposit their Registration Card (or register on a first visit) for the duration of each and every visit. 12. All ‘non-climbers’ (i.e., not technically competent) must be signed in and supervised at all times by a registered, competent adult. 13. Competent children aged fourteen to seventeen wishing to climb independent of adult supervision must:a) Be vetted as technically competent by a member of the Bear Rock Safety Team and b) Have signed parental consent on a Bear Rock minors form.
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Come and
Come and Compete, Train and Celebrate with us
Compete, Train and Celebrate with us
The perfect sporting environment to train, compete, learn and meet... The University of Warwick has superbly located, nationally recognised campus based sports facilities that are regularly used to host international sporting events, elite team training camps and professional coaching seminars. In the past academic year the following groups, teams and national governing bodies have all made visits to campus and many continue to return year on year: l l l l l l l l l l l l l l
The Football Association The Premier League The Rugby Football Union The Scottish Netball Association The England and Wales Cricket Board The England Women’s Lacrosse Squad NIKE St Johnstone Football Club Sporting Lisbon FC Villereal FC England Womens Rugby Team Korean FA UK Transplant Games PGMOL
The University, set in beautiful countryside and easily accessible via a variety of transport links, provides these organisations with excellent conferencing and accommodation solutions combined with world class sports facilities on the same campus. It is a combination that has been recognised by the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG) in their Training Camp Guide for the 2012 London Olympics. To support these facilities, the Department of Physical Education and Sport have experienced members of staff who can provide solutions and guidance in helping clients organise their event. If you have an enquiry please contact Stephen Sharman or Gemma Morris, details are on the following page
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The Premier League Youth Department have staged a number of activities at the University of Warwick over the past two years. On each occasion we have been impressed by the range, and particularly the standard of sports facilities on offer.
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Steve Higham, Academy Games Programme Officer
“Nike and Warwick University have developed
a strong partnership and are continuing to work together to develop this even further. The University have delivered against all our needs and expectations and continue to be an important partner in respect of our grassroots football programme. Neil Smillie - NIKE
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“We have worked with the University now for
some years and it is not only the excellent sports facilities that we get to use but the great relationship we have developed with the staff who we have got to know so well.
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Tom Stack, Birmingham County Football Development Scheme
Come and Compete...
Warwick Conferences Facilities
14 The Sports Facilities are not only available for hire by elite sports groups. Throughout the year, our facilities are used by Departments, Warwick Sport Clubs, Warwick SU Societies and clients of Warwick Conferences for activities such as: l Social Events (Club/Society dinners) l Retirement parties l Staff BBQ’s l Graduation celebrations l Department team building/away days l Lectures l Seminars l Staff briefings The Cryfield Pavilion is the ideal venue on campus for hosting such activities and is available all year round in term time and vacation. The Pavilion can accommodate up to 150 people in the first floor social and bar area but also has a large terrace and many acres of grass directly adjacent to the building. The costs for hire are variable depending on your particular requirements but our fully trained catering and event staff liaise closely with all our customers to ensure every event is planned and every need is catered for. To discuss your particular requirements and to see how we can help you, please use the contact details below:
Stephen Sharman Deputy Director of Physical Education and Sport S.A.Sharman@warwick.ac.uk Tel: (024) 765 23100 or 07876 217895
Warwick
Conferences Warwick Conferences… the venue for every event There’s no venue like it: Warwick Conferences is a multiple award winning venue and the largest commercial business at the University of Warwick. It is considered to house the widest collection of conference and meeting space in the UK. Comprising three dedicated Training and Conference Centres - Arden, Radcliffe and Scarman, and the main campus Conference Park, Warwick Conferences can accommodate 12 - 1,200 delegates. The Conference Park utilises main campus facilities during student vacation periods residentially and all year round for day meetings. A vast range of auditoria for up to 1,200 people is available, along with 600m² exhibition space, banqueting for up to 600 and over 1,200 bedrooms. The flexible meeting space can be tailored to meet each individual events needs. Set in a modern academic environment, it is the ideal location for concentration, learning and team building. The Training and Conference Centres, Scarman, Radcliffe and Arden, operate to a four-star standard with a collective 479 en suite bedrooms and meeting space for up to 120 available all year round. State-of-the-art meeting facilities are supported by professional enthusiastic staff, comfortable lounges, outdoor spaces and award winning cuisine. All delegates can enjoy full use of the comprehensive sports facilities on main campus including the new Tennis Centre, ‘Bear Rock’ climbing wall and indoor heated swimming pool.
Gemma Morris - Warwick Sport Manager G.L.Morris@warwick.ac.uk Tel: (024) 761 50383 or 07824 541034
Warwick Conferences is proud to be the gold winner of ‘Best Academic Venue’ 13 times in the last 20 years at the Meetings and Incentive Travel (M&IT) Awards. Contact Warwick Conferences on: t: 024 7652 3222 e: conferences@warwick.ac.uk w: www.warwickconferences.com
Sports
Physiotherapy and Massages
Physiotherapy Assessments/Treatments and Sports Massages are available at the Sports Centre, Central Campus and Indoor Tennis Centre, Westwood Campus. In addition Foot Care, Homeopathy and Classique - Essential Beauty treatments will be available at the Tennis Centre from September 2009. For a Physiotherapy appointment or any Tennis Centre appointment contact Tudor Physiotherapy: 07974 800651. For a Sports Massage at the Sports Centre contact the Sports Centre Reception: (024) 765 23011/23039, internal extension: 23011/23039. All Warwick Sport members are entitled to a free 20 minute physiotherapy consultation/advice session (during term time only). This can be booked through the Sports Centre Reception.
Tudor Physiotherapy
Sports and Remedial Massage
Chartered Physiotherapists:
Gisela Payne BSc (Hons), LSSM, MISRM Member of the Institute of Sports and Remedial Massage
Andrew Holbrook BSc (Hons) MCSP HPC reg Hayley Dalton BSc(Hons) MCSP HPC reg Sally Olorenshaw BSc(Hons) MCSP HPC reg Greg Howells BSc(Hons) MCSP HPC reg Specialising in: l Assessment and treatment of sports injuries l Rehabilitation following surgery l Biomechanical assessment and gait analysis l Treatment of repetitive strain injury l Injury prevention advice/exercise programs Concessionary rates for University of Warwick students, staff and Sports Centre/Tennis Centre members - £29.00 per session. Tudor Physiotherapy is approved by all major insurance companies for patients who have medical cover. Companies can be directly invoiced where they have approved payment. In these instances, relevant paperwork should be forwarded to the physiotherapist. Appointments tel: 07974 800651 www.tudorphysiotherapy.com
Gisela Payne has been practicing sports and remedial massage since 2000 and specialises in myofascial and neuromuscular soft tissue techniques, alongside clinical pilates rehabilitation. Gisela teaches in London as a tutor for the London School of Sports Massage and works with GB Women’s Cycling and GB Triathlon. l An individually tailored deep form of soft tissue massage that uses specific techniques to treat the stress, tension and fatigue that occurs through occupational, recreational or sporting activities. l Help relieve muscle fatigue, which hinders the achievement of optimum performance. l Reduce the likelihood of injury during exercise. l Speed up the recovery process and aid rehabilitation after injury. l Ensure full range of movement and increase muscle flexibility. l Improve postural and general body awareness. Appointments can initially be made for the following times: Tuesday’s 08:00-14:30 Concessions for Warwick Sport Members and Sports Centre Scheme Members: £20.00 for 30 minutes, £37.00 for 60 minutes.
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Warwick Sport
What is Warwick Sport? Warwick Sport is a collaboration between the Department of Physical Education and Sport and the Students’ Union. This joint venture enables all members of the University Community to benefit from a more co-hesive, cost effective and user friendly approach to sport. The key ideas behind the collaboration is to increase opportunities for every University member to engage in sport at their chosen level.
What is the cost? Warwick Sport invites all University members to apply for membership of Warwick Sport at a flat annual rate of £40. Warwick Sport members can then benefit from a significantly enhanced range of classes, treatment, training and club memberships, taking advantage of services provided by the Students’ Union and the Department of Physical Education and Sport. Each individual Sports Club membership is £4 (excluding Pick and Mix which is free). University members who elect not to join Warwick Sport can still have unlimited access to sports facilities by buying a £2.10 ‘pay and play’ day pass. More than 20 ‘pay and play’ visits a year will lead to an automatic upgrade to full Warwick Sport membership for that year.
What does membership entitle me to? l l l l l l l l
Unlimited access to all facilities except the premium facilities. The premium facilities are the Running Bear Fitness Suite, Bear Rock Indoor Climbing Centre and the Indoor Tennis Centre. Access to Sports Development advice for Sports Clubs and individuals from a Sports Development Co-ordinator. Advice on health and well being, including diet and nutrition, from a specialist member of Sports Centre Staff. Access to a Sports Development Programme, with professional support and advice on becoming involved in sport, both within the University and in the wider community. Subsidised coaching, refereeing, safety and first-aid courses. Access to the low cost Sports Courses Programme and Exercise to Music Classes. Access to Sports Physiotherapy & Sports Massages. Insurance for all members.
The majority of money accrued from Warwick Sport membership charges will be ring-fenced to improve sporting opportunities for University members. This income will supplement, not replace, the funding from the University and help to kick-start long-term development.
Joe Barr
Peter Parker
Sports Administrator
Sports Administrator
Right To Play Right to Play are the official Warwick Sport Charity and throughout the year the sports clubs and individuals raise money for this very worthwhile charity in a variety of ways including a Right To Play week during Term 2. Last year with thanks to the Right To Play ‘naked’ calendar, the Great Warwick Jump organised by the skydiving club and the efforts of many clubs and their members Warwick Sport raised over £10,000. We hope to continue this relationship with Right To Play next year and raise even more money to help the fantastic work they do.
Creating a healthier and safer world through the power of sport and play Right To Play is an international humanitarian organization that uses sport and play programmes to improve health, develop life skills, and foster peace for children and communities in the most disadvantaged areas of the world. Working in both the humanitarian and development context, Right to Play trains local community leaders as Coaches to deliver our programs in more than 20 countries affected by war, poverty, disease in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Right To Play is supported by an international team of top athletes from over 40 countries.
When Children Play, The World Wins Right To Play offer a number of challenges throughout the year that individuals can get involved with to help raise money and take part in an experience of a lifetime. Some of these challenges include: London Marathon Edinburgh Marathon Three Peaks Challenge Wye Valley Challenge Snowdonia 10 Peaks London Triathlon Trek Kilimanjaro For more information on Right To Play visit http://www.righttoplay.org.uk/ or email info_UK@righttoplay.com This year there will also be a prize available for the Club and the Individual who raise the most for Right To Play.
Sports
Development The Sports Development Programme is open to all Warwick Sport members and the aim of the programme is to “provide the opportunity for anyone and everyone who wants to take part in, or improve at any sport at any level�. Here at Warwick we want to allow all members of Warwick Sport, whether an elite athlete or a beginner, to be able to take part and advance in whatever sport or number of sports they wish. Here are just some of the opportunities that are open to all Warwick Sport members as part of the Sports Development Programme: l Opportunities to receive information on coaching, umpiring and referee courses with funding to help undertake these courses and develop skills. l Links with National Governing Bodies and County Sports Partnerships. l Information and advice on following a sport based career. l Opportunities to take First Aid and Lifeguard qualifications. l Information on sports volunteering and how to take your skills into the local community, schools and sports clubs. l Subsidised Sports Physiotherapy and Sports Massages l Seminars and advice on healthy eating and leading an active lifestyle. l Support for athletes that are playing to a National Standard or International Standard. l An increased Sports Courses Programme with a full fitness programme as well as coaching in Tennis, Badminton, Squash, Golf, Swimming and Climbing. l Expanded Intra-mural Leagues and Casual Ladders for casual but competitive fun. l Access to a fitness development programme
Lisa Infantino Sports Development Co-ordinator
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Sports Courses Programme
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Sports
Courses Programme
Every term a Sports Courses Programme is organised for members of Warwick Sport. These are 4, 5, 8 or 9 week courses that run each term in a variety of sports and activities. The courses are run by experienced and qualified coaches to allow members high quality coaching at a hugely subsidised cost.
The Sports Coaches also offer individual lessons for those wishing to further improve their skills, for more information on individual lessons please contact the Sports Development Co-ordinator. Weekly games of Volleyball and Basketball are also offered free of charge, throughout term time and vacations for players wanting a casual game without the commitment of joining a club, no enrolment is needed. l Play Volleyball - Friday 12.30-1.30pm at the Central Campus Sports Centre, Desso Hall l Play Basketball - Monday 12.30-1.30pm at the Central Campus Sports Centre, Desso Hall
Sports Courses Booking Information The following courses are available:l Beginners Squash - 9 weeks £20 l Improvers Squash - 9 weeks £20 l Advanced Squash - 9 weeks £20 l Beginners Racketball - 9 weeks £20 l Beginners Swimming - 9 weeks £20 l Improvers Swimming - 9 weeks £20 l Intermediate Swimming - 9 weeks £20 l l l l
Beginners Golf - 8 weeks £20 Improvers Golf - 8 weeks £20 Intermediate Golf - 8 weeks £20 Advanced Golf - 8 weeks £20
l Beginners Rock Climbing - 5 weeks £25 l Continuation Rock Climbing - 5 weeks £25 l Boot Camp - 4 weeks 2 sessions per week £25 l A full programme of tennis lessons is also run at the Tennis Centre, please contact the Tennis Centre for more details. For details of the times and days of all the Sports Courses please check the Warwick Sport Website.
Enrolment for all the Sports Courses will be during the first week of each term in the Secretary’s Office in the Sports Centre. Priority booking will be given to Warwick Sport members during the first week and there after it will be opened to non members and external users. All bookings must be made through the Secretary’s Office, no bookings can be accepted over the phone, via email or in advance. Payment must be made at the time of booking and may be made by cash, cheque or credit card. Please note that if insufficient numbers enrol on the course, then the course may be cancelled and the fee will be reimbursed in full.
WLA VOUCHERS Due to the high demand of these courses a reduced programme is also run through vacation time for those staff and students that are still on campus.
Members of University Staff can use their Warwick Learning Account Vouchers towards payment for the Sports Courses Programme. For more details on using WLA vouchers please contact the Sports Development Co-ordinator.
Sports Scholarships and
Bursaries Scholarships of up to £500 are available to individuals who are competing at the top level in their chosen sports. These Scholarships are awarded to athletes performing at a senior national or international level. Bursaries of up to £300 are awarded to athletes competing at a Junior National or International Level and Awards of up to £100 are awarded to athletes competing at a Senior County Level or who are ranked in the top 3 in British Universities in individual sports. As part of the programme athletes also receive: l Discounted Sports Physiotherapy and Massage (Scholarship holders only) l Free membership to the Fitness Suite (Scholarships and Bursary holders only) l Performance mentoring l Access to a sports science programme, nutritional advice and workshops. Warwick Sport Assistance Bursaries are also available for those athletes that are competing at a Regional Level to assist with entry fees and transports costs. Bursary holders are expected to: l Fulfil all requirements of degree programmes. l Perform at the highest level possible in their sport and display the commitment needed to improve and progress. l Compete for the University when desired. l Fulfil the requirements of the scholarship including attending workshops, development training and fitness training. l Represent the University in a professional manner at all times. l Termly progress updates for the Department to use for publicity purposes.
SPONSORED SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored Sports Scholarships are also available to those Students competing at a high level in their Sports. The Scholarships that are available are: University of Warwick Swimming Scholarship As part of the Swimming Scholarship the recipient will receive membership to the Coventry Elite Swimming Squad who train at The University of Warwick, a Warwick Sport Bursary and all the benefits that Bursary holders receive. University of Warwick Tennis Scholarship sponsored by Interserve The Tennis Scholarship is being offered by ‘Interserve’, the company that built the Tennis Centre here at Warwick. The recipient will also have access to all the benefits that the Bursary holders receive.
Athletics Scholarship sponsored by the Former Staff Running Club A Scholarship is available for a student who is competing at a National or International Level in Athletics, this award has been set up in conjuction with the former Staff Running Club who want to support running and athletics from all levels from mass participation through to elite athletes. The recipient will also have access to all the benefits that the Bursary holders receive. Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) TASS is a Government funded programme that represents a unique partnership between sport and higher and further education. TASS bridges the gap in sports talent development pathway between junior representative sport and world-class levels for our most talented 16 to 25 year old sportspeople. It will enable young talented athletes to maintain the right balance between academic life, training and competition by providing scholarships up to the value of £3000 for students. The programme awards Scholarships to talented athletes that are committed to combining their sport and education. It aims to reduce the drop out of talented athletes from sport and supports and develops the talent of today for sporting success in the future. All TASS Scholars and bursars are mentored throughout the year by Warwick Sport Staff. Advice and support is offered to all athletes and opportunities are available to take part in athlete workshops to help individuals reach their potential. To apply for a Sports Scholarship or Bursary or for more details on TASS please contact the Sports Development Co-ordinator.
“It has been great working with
Warwick Sport over the last few years - the staff are always really friendly and have certainly helped me to achieve my goals.
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Iain Embrey - TASS - Orienteering
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Insurance & Warwick Sport Clothing
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Insurance
for Warwick Sports Members
DETAILS OF COVER OPERATIVE PERIOD OF COVER - Whilst participating in and travelling to and from organised matches, training and practise sessions at both home and away venues. GEOGRAPHICAL LIMITS - World-wide
SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS: ACCIDENTAL DEATH - £10,000 is paid to help with things such as funeral expenses if death occurs as a resut of an accident. PERMANENT DISABLING INJURIES - This provides a scale of benefits depending on the extent of injury. For instance, loss of sight in both eyes is covered for £100,000 whereas loss of thumb is £25,000. NOTE - the benefit shown includes the two “top-up” units at £25,000 each. TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABLEMENT - A benefit payable of £30 per week for up to 52 weeks (after a deferment period of 7 days) if you are unable to fully attend your course. HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT - £10 is paid to you for each 24 hours spent as an in-patient, up to a maximum of 90 days. ADDITIONAL TRAVELLING EXPENSES - Additional expenses when travelling to and from hospital for outpatient treatment could be incurred. A franchise (rather than an excess of £25 exists, i.e. once your claim has exceeded £25 the full amount up to £100 is refunded to you. DENTAL TREATMENT - Subject to a £25 excess, teeth or dentures can be repaires or replaced at a cost of up to £100. REPATRIATION (UK ONLY)- Cost of a private ambulance to a local hospital is covered, with an umlimited cash benefit. Travel costs to home address following discharge from hospital are also covered, subject to a limit of £100.
Warwick
Spor t Clothing Warwick Sport has chosen Nike’s team collection as the official sportswear for Warwick Sport clubs and members because of Nike’s commitment to unique design and innovative technology. The range of clothing is ideal for team or individual training or as leisurewear for travelling to and from practices or competition. Warwick Sport wants to create a total team approach across sport on campus encouraging the whole University community to be proud to be associated with our organisation whilst at the same time providing clothing that allows diversity in its range. We are sure you will be impressed with the quality on offer but please contact us if you wish to suggest additions to our selection. All Warwick Sport clubs will be able to purchase their clothing through the Warwick Sport Website http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/warwicksport/ clothing/ with paperwork being able to be completed online and forms processed through the Warwick Sport office. The Warwick Sport Online Clothing Catalogue can be viewed on the following website http://www.admdirect.co.uk/warwicksport/ Staff and student members of Warwick Sport who are not members of Sports Clubs will be able to purchase selected items of the Nike range from the University bookshop.
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Events and Activities
Events & Activities
Festival of Sport The year starts with a week of sporting fun, this is your opportunity to try our facilities for free, sample numerous taster sessions, meet the clubs and attend team trials. This is a great chance to use the fantastic sports facilities including; pool, gym, sports halls, synthetic pitches, tennis courts and much more. Sports Fair With 76 different sports clubs how will you make your decision as to which to have a go at? Head down to the Sports Centre and check out the Sports Fair where you can peruse all the club’s stalls to see which takes your fancy. Couple that with some exciting live demos and chances to sample some of the sports right there and then.
Varsity Week Week 10, term 2 is where all sports get to settle the age-old question, who is the better sporting University: Warwick or Coventry? Unbeaten to date the answer is Warwick, but for one week we battle it out with our biggest rival across a whole variety of sports. It culminates in the Varsity Rugby match at the Butts Arena. Be sure to come and support our teams as they take on their bitter rivals with their sporting reputation at stake.
KPMG leagues Throughout the year these football, mixed netball and cricket leagues provide weekly fixtures and a chance to stay active, meet great friends and really enjoy sport. Teams are generally based around flatmates, course mates or just complete randomers. Just ensure you sign up online early in term 1 and these games will be the highlight of your week. Tours One of the highlights of being a member of one of our many sports clubs are the tours that they embark on throughout the year. Each club has a unique tour experience but you are always guaranteed to have a great time as well as get to know your team mates just that little bit better. Some clubs will take part in organised multi sports tournaments in the UK and abroad in which you get to play Universities from across the country, others such as the cricket club look further afield to South Africa or India in search of a new challenge whilst Warwick Snow organise huge trips to ski resorts for in excess of 600 students. Wherever the tour takes you, for however long, with a lot or not quite so much sport they truly are events not to be missed with memories that will last a lifetime.
Sport’s Week Sport at Warwick isn’t all about winning and as an antidote to the intensity of Varsity, Sports Week provides a laid back approach to sport. It is all about what Warwick Sport stands for - getting active and getting involved. Countless events all over campus will let you do just that. Sports Ball A great part of being a member of a sports club is the social life. Your sports mates become your best friends. Sports Ball is the night, to celebrate a year of sporting achievements and banter. A fantastic 3-course dinner, a live band, all your best mates together in once place and everyone looking fabulous in their smartest clothes. The best night of the year.
Student Sports Committee Want to get involved with running sport at Warwick, with great opportunities to meet people, to have responsibility for projects and budgets, gain vital experience in management and have a great time in the process. If so then why not look into joining Sports Committee, the committee responsible for helping run most of the above events and much more. Email sports@warwicksu.com if you are interested.
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Volunteers Do something you enjoy linked to your club’s interests or activities and share your passion with the local community! Warwick Volunteers offers the opportunity for sports clubs to volunteer together and share their skills and experiences with the local community through both regular and one off events. We can help to support you by providing school and community contacts, covering travel expenses, organising training sessions and processing CRB checks. Over the last academic year many sports clubs have been active in the local community, taking part in a diverse range of activities: Warwick Netball Club organise Primary School Tournament One off opportunities Men’s Football and Ladies Cricket volunteered for one-off Events team challenge days, taking part in painting, decorating and The Skydiving Club ran an interactive science afternoon gardening projects across Coventry and Warwickshire. It’s at a primary school giving lessons on the science of a great chance to try something new and make a difference parachutes to make science more fun, appealing and without the big commitment. accessible to the school children. Coaching and skills workshops Ladies Netball set up after school netball clubs in five primary schools running weekly training sessions and hosting a tournament on campus. The Cheerleading Squad led after school dance sessions in a local primary school. Sharing your sport, skills and talents gives you valuable hands-on experience coaching, organising and running workshops.
Volunteering not only allows you to give something back; there are many advantages for your sports club: l You can provide great benefits to local schools, sports clubs and community groups by sharing the skills and talents of your club l You gain the chance to expand or develop new and diverse opportunities to offer your club members l Voluntary work is a great addition to your CV as it helps develop skills to boost your employability, as well as providing valuable work experience. In many cases, this experience can help you to achieve coaching qualifications l You can enter the Warwick Volunteers Society and Sports Awards to win a prize of £200 for your club or society. If you are interested in volunteering, or have an idea for a project please contact the Society & Sports Club Project Co-ordinator: kim.waite@volunteers.warwick.ac.uk or visit: www.warwick.ac.uk/volunteers for more information.
Warwick Skydiving Club makes science fun at local primary schools
Sports
Clubs Aerobics Aerobics@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/socs/su100 Keep fit in a fun way through Aerobics!! The club’s programme covers cardiovascular work outs, toning and the more upbeat routines to be expected from aerobics, all helping to increase or maintain fitness. Fully trained instructors lead the classes, using state of the art equipment and encourage you to exercise at your own level. Regular social events allow members to get to know each other and occasional charity events are run, such as a fancy dress, 80s style aerobics session for Sports Relief. Try Aerobics yourself to see why it is one of Warwick’s largest sports clubs!
Aikido aikido@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/aikido “To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injuries is the Art of Peace”. - Morihei Ueshiba, Aikido founder. Aikido’s philosophy is to harmonise with your opponent to neutralise attack without injury, and it is non-competitive. Its techniques include pins, controls and throws, which use the attackers’ strength and weight against them. Using rotational motions, Aikido neutralises the aggressors’ force, and includes empty hand, sword, stick, and knife defences. We practice in a relaxed, but serious manner and always welcome beginners. So if you want to gain self-confidence and learn self-defence then please come along to find out more.
Badminton su106@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.badmintonclub.co.uk/ The club provides frequent access to badminton facilities, by providing six sessions a week, each lasting at least two hours catering for all levels of ability. All equipment necessary is provided for by the club i.e. rackets, shuttles and nets, through one-off joining fees. The team, one of the most successful at Warwick, comprises of 3 men’s and 2 women’s teams, competing in the BUCS leagues. However, we provide coaching through outside coaches and team members for less able members. Being one of the biggest clubs, we run several events including; tournaments, tours, trips, socials, fitness classes and many more.
Basketball su109@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/basketball The Warwick Basketball Club is one of the most diverse on campus, with members from all over the world. We cater for players of all standards, whether you’re experienced and wish to play on the team or just want to come along and play casually at our weekly open sessions. The men’s first team and the women’s team both compete in the BUCS league and the men’s second team competes in the Warwickshire league. We also organize ‘Swish’ our 3 on 3 half-court competition which is open to everyone.
Canoe canoe@warwickcanoe.co.uk http://www.warwickcanoe.co.uk Get the adrenaline going paddling white water, try out kayak surfing or learn how to playboat. Warwick Canoe caters for all levels of paddlers from beginners to pros. We have 2 indoor pool sessions a week and go away frequently for weekends. The club has all the equipment you need except for swimming kit, so come down and give it a go in the pool before heading out to experience the thrill of hucking waterfalls! Check out www.warwickcanoe. co.uk for more information and photos.
American Football
Canoe Polo
president@warwickwolves.com http://www.warwickwolves.com American football is a competitive team sport that rewards players’ speed, agility, skill, tactics, and brute strength as they run and throw a ball, block, tackle. They outrun each other, trying to force the ball further into their opponent’s territory and ultimately into the end zone. It is one of the more physically demanding sports, with a great deal of physical contact occurring on every play as players use upper and lower body strength. The Warwick Wolves are a rapidly expanding club and welcomes new members to every training session where no experience is necessary.
president@polo.warwickcanoe.co.uk www.warwickcanoe.co.uk Canoe polo is a high tempo water sport which mixes canoeing skills with competitive sporting rules. It’s difficult to describe on paper so, after much thought and many attempts, we’ve decided not to even try. The rules are loosely similar to football but on the water. If you want to come and have a go then all you need is a swimming costume, t-shirt and towel, we provide the rest. Check out the website www.warwickcanoe.co.uk where you can find out more and get in contact with us.
Archery
su249b@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.warwick-devils.co.uk Warwick Devils Cheerleading club is one of the most active sports clubs on campus cheering for numerous university teams and special events, as well as annually competing at UKCA national championships and various other competitions. The club also performs regularly on campus for its sponsors and at the students union. Cheerleading is a mix of dance, stunting and gymnastics which is taught by professionally trained coaches, right from the basics. We encourage members from all abilities, anybody is welcome, boys included! Devils not only provides a strong friendship group, but with our vibrant energy we create a fun, focused and dynamic sports club.
archery@sunion.warwick.ac.uk www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/archery The University of Warwick Archery Club is small, yet very successful and rapidly growing. The club caters to the expert and novice archer alike and enjoys a laidback atmosphere, being run to allow as much freedom and fun for its members as possible. For those completely new to archery we have sessions at 3:00-5:00 on Wednesday and 1:00-3:30 on Sunday in the Westwood games hall, where free coaching is available along with all the equipment you will need. If you are interested or would like to know more please visit us at the sports fair during the first week of term.
Athletics & Cross Country athletics@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.warwickathletics.com Athletics and Cross Country are a friendly, welcoming club catering for runners of any ability. We have a different training session every day, including cross-country and road runs, easy jogs, track workouts and circuits. There is also a women’s-only jogging club on certain days. We participate in races throughout the year against other universities and clubs, including our own Warwick Relays. We don’t neglect the social side of university life either, with epic nights at the SU’s Score event and our infamous once-a-term Pub Jog! Give us a try, because everything’s funner with a Warwick runner!
Cheer Leaders
Classical and Modern Dance su280@sunion.warwick.ac.uk www.cmdance.co.uk Classical and Modern Dance is the biggest dance club on campus and offers classes in an extensive range of styles from classical ballet to hip hop. If you’re a complete beginner or you’ve danced since you could walk, there’s a class for you. As a club we offer a number of exciting opportunities. We participate in competitions with other Universities and on tour in Salou (Spain). We perform in the annual dance show on campus, choreograph for a variety of performances, and hold exciting social events on a regular basis. Come along to our classes and learn something new!
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Five-a-side Football
mountaineering@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/socs/su134/ Climbing is a popular sports club of over 350 members with excellent facilities based on campus including a massive indoor wall and separate bouldering wall. We regularly run trips all over the UK and Europe. Club members meet every Tues and Thurs at the Bear Rock Climbing centre in the sports centre 4-6pm. For the first 4 weeks we offer free taster sessions for those who are new to the sport on Weds 3-5pm. The sports centre offers discount membership for the wall and we get massive discounts on gear as a club. As well as all this, we have regular socials in the Union and in Leamington.
Five-A-Side@sunion.warwick.ac.uk www.uw5.co.uk The nationwide rise of the small-sided format is reflected here at Warwick where Five-A-Side is booming. The Five-A-Side Football Club last year comprised of over 160 teams and over 1100 members. The Club runs six ladder leagues during the year. One of the reasons for the Five-A-Side Club’s enduring success is that players of all abilities can, and are encouraged to, get involved. There is a wide variety in the standard of teams participating. The ladder format of the leagues caters for all levels so that while the Cristiano Ronaldo wannabes compete together, the Titus Brambles do battle as well. Opportunities provided for club members include; futsal sessions and tournaments, as well as the chance for Warwick Five-A-Side to compete against teams from other universities in BUCS on the national stage! We have some great, high quality photos from Finals Week which you can use. We got Warwick PhotoSoc on the job so they are high quality shots! You can access them on our website at: http://uw5.co.uk/index.php?Page=finalswk
Cricket (Mens) menscricket@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.uwmcc.co.uk The University of Warwick Men’s Cricket Club provides an elite standard cricket but also CRICKET AVAILABLE TO ALL, whatever ability if you want to play cricket at Warwick you will. We have 4 BUCS league sides, as well as a friendly squad. Net sessions are run all year round, including ‘taster’ sessions for beginners. We organise two annual tours, an International Tour (previous destinations include South Africa, Barbados and Sri Lanka) and Summer Domestic Tour. The club also has a vibrant social life, running weekly socials including circles, meals, bowling nights and poker evenings etc.
Cricket (Ladies) uwlcc@hotmail.co.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/ladiescricket Looking to try something brand new? Ladies’ Cricket is the perfect club to join if you’re looking for a new sport to try out. With a winter indoor tournament especially geared towards beginners and with most members having started from scratch at Uni, we’re a smallish club where you wont get lost in the crowd. Every level of player is welcomed, and everyone is guaranteed a game. From our on-field banter to our amazing summer tours we’re not a club to be missed, so make sure you pop along to one of our tasters in the Desso Hall!
Staff and Graduate Cricket Club http://www.warwickuniversitystaffcc.org.uk/ . . . is one of the most successful clubs of its kind not just in the University, but in the country. It was founded in 1966 and membership is open to all employees of the University, all graduate students and to members of the Warwick Graduates Association. The club competes in three league competitions and three cups and runs a full programme of “friendly” matches and a tour. Although the club has been successful in competitive cricket, having won championships in four different leagues, we pride ourselves on playing a good range of traditional non-competitive games and on catering for cricketers at every level of experience and ability.
Dodgeball warwickdodge@sunion.warwick.ac.uk www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/socs/su434 Dodgeball is one of the fastest growing sports at Warwick, and in the UK. We tripled our membership last year, and are looking to recruit lots of lovely freshers this year. The game is fast paced, energetic, and most of all, great fun. We also have very few injuries, and we don’t require armour. Warwick:DODGE was pretty successful last year, our Mens 1st team is ranked 2nd of all UK universities and our Womens 1st is the best in the country. Aside from our many, many sporting triumphs, the social aspect of the club should not be overlooked. In Dodgeball, no-one is left out, ever. Within the first term, new members will find that they know almost everyone by name, and every effort is made by the club to involve new members. It’s a cracking sport, you’d be silly not to give it a shot.
Fencing fencing@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/fencing/ Fencing is an exciting, skilful, and immensely fun sport which involves a combination of reactions, physical fitness, and intelligence. If you’ve never fenced before, this is a great opportunity to start as we provide all the equipment you’ll need. You’ll also receive expert tuition from our coach and are sure to feel welcome in a club that caters for all. Experienced fencers have the opportunity to compete in BUCS and in regional and Open competitions, while beginners have the chance to fence in the National Novices Championships. There’s also a strong social aspect to the club which will help you to quickly settle in.
Floorball floorball.warwick@googlemail.com http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/floorball Floorball is a sport also known as unihockey, innebandy and salibandy in different parts of the world. It is a fast-paced, exhilarating sport which gets your adrenaline pumping every time you play it. The Floorball Club plays in the Great Britain Floorball Federation SouthWestern League and organizes various games against other Floorball teams over the country. The club caters to a wide range of abilities, from absolute beginners to highly skilled players. Members of both genders could equally excel in this sport, which is relatively easy to pick up and safe to play. Join us for the taster session!
Football Mens su119@sunion.warwick.ac.uk or J.Stewart-Smith@warwick.ac.uk http://www.uwmfc.com/ The University of Warwick Men’s Football Club attracts hundreds of members each year and takes on 60+ squad players each season. We are a competitive club, in the past reaching the last four in the British Championship. We have four teams competing in BUCS every Wednesday and also field two sides on a Saturday. The club also offers a great social side with weekly “circles”, and the highlight of the year - our Easter tour. If you are unfortunate enough to not make the squad, all is not over as we offer weekly sessions and tournaments to play with squad members and “show your stuff” to the captains - giving yourself a chance to break into the squad.
Football Womens su120@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/womensfc Girls can’t play football? They can at Warwick! UWWFC is a vibrant and friendly club catering for all abilities. We have 2 teams competing in the BUCS leagues, a Sunday League team and a development squad so “I can’t kick a ball” is not an excuse! Whether you think you’re the next Ronaldo or just want a fun way to keep fit – there truly is something for everyone! We also run weekly socials which are a great way to make friends in those first few weeks. With some big events on the calendar, UWWFC is an exciting place to be this year so come along and join us- you won’t regret it!
Gliding gliding@sunion.warwick.ac.uk www.warwickgliding.co.uk Fancy playing in the clouds over 3000 feet above the ground, with nothing more than air currents keeping you up? Warwick Gliding fly nearly every weekend, taking everyone from beginners to experienced pilots. It is by far the cheapest way to learn to fly. We run everything from inexpensive day trips to inexpensive week long, fully instructed courses to get you into the air and taking control. So if you’ve never flown before then what better chance than now? Warwick Gliding – Ride the skies!
Golf
Jitsu
Warwick_Golf@Yahoo.co.uk There are plenty of opportunities to play golf, regardless of your abilities. For those interested in playing for the team, we have two teams entered into the BUCS leagues. This means we have 20 discounted memberships at Kenilworth GC. We also organise discounted golf lessons for beginners and improvers, costing £20 for 8 lessons, with PGA Pro Rob Hunter, so there has never been a better time to learn how to play the game. For people who don’t get into scratch team, we organise golf trips every Wednesday to nearby venues. We have a busy social calendar, with events held every week, and the UWGC golf tours are fast becoming legendary!
su148@warwick.ac.uk http://www.warwickjitsu.co.uk/ Jitsu is a martial art based on a moving system of throwing, locking and striking. Better than that, you don’t need to be big, strong or fit to start (although you will get fitter). It is great as a martial art, or just for self-defence if that’s all you’re looking for. We teach you to deal with all sorts of attacks, from people grabbing hold of you, to trying to punch or kick you, to even more serious situations where your attacker has weapons, or where there is more than one of them. There are courses and competitions both Nationally and Regionally, so you get a chance to meet lots of people from other Jitsu clubs across the region and country.
Handball janosch.ortmann@gmail.com http://warwicksport.warwick.ac.uk/clubs/handball/ Handball is a fast indoor contact team sport. It is very popular on the Continent so we have a very international team. Warwick Handball is a new club within the university but it has been a trial club for the last two years, even taking part in the student championships. In the past seasons we have also played in the English development league. We have a team of very mixed abilities and experiences, so whether you have been playing since you were six years old or want to try a new sport, you are very welcome to join us
Hockey (Ladies) su127@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/socs/su127 If you want to guarantee an unforgettable time at Warwick join Ladies hockey. Recently awarded Club of the Year, the club caters for all abilities. With three teams competing in the BUCS leagues and two in local Saturday leagues, there is no better way to keep active, make friends and get involved in Warwick Sport. With weekly socials, two tours a year and the chance to attend the Hockey and Sports Ball, what else would you want to do with your time? Sign up at the Sports Fair and you’ll be signing up for the best years of your life!
Hockey (Mens) su125@sunion.warwick.ac.uk www.uwss.uwmhc.net Men’s Hockey is one of the biggest clubs at Warwick, entering 4 teams in both the MRHA and Inter-university BUCS leagues. The club caters for all abilities from complete beginner to national U21s. We are really active off the pitch, with lively socials every Wednesday evening and trips go-karting, bowling and to watch national hockey matches. We run annual preseason, domestic and foreign tours and indoor and outdoor charity fundraising tournaments with Ladies Hockey. To have a great time and keep fit, come find us at the Sports Fair or go to www.uwmhc.co.uk for more information. See you in October!
Hockey (Mixed) uwmxdhc@hotmail.com http://www.warwickmixedhockey.com/ Mixed Hockey is a fun, thriving club of mixed ability as much as mixed gender. We welcome all-comers whether you’ve played county or never picked up a stick before, so this is the perfect club to join with your housemates. We have a weekly circle in the union on Sunday nights, several big socials a term and host numerous other university’s at our own massive tournament. We go on two tours (one international) each year, visit various other tournaments and have also now set up our own inter-university mixed hockey league. Our aim is to get everyone involved, and ensure hockey is always the winner.
Ice Hockey icehockey@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://ice.warwickpanthers.co.uk Winner of Most Improved Club award 2009! Ice hockey is the world’s fastest game, full of skill, tactics, speed and grit! The club provides training for everyone from complete beginners to the most experienced players who can play for either of our competitive league teams. Whatever your level, you’re guaranteed to have an amazing time, meet some great people and play an awesome game. This is a sport for everyone to enjoy, regardless of gender or experience – so try something different! Training takes place once a week with regular matches against other universities. Check out our facebook group or www.warwickpanthers.co.uk.
Judo judo@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/judo/ Have you ever wanted to know why worldwide over a million people each day practice Judo? Judo means “The Gentle Way.” Judo is a Japanese art of selfdefense and a sport with Olympic recognition. Judo is a method of turning an opponent’s strength and overcoming by skill rather than sheer strength. Judo mainly focuses on throwing and grappling. Sessions are coached by experienced instructors. Everyone is welcome from absolute beginners to the more experienced. If you want to learn Judo, keep fit, make new friends and have a very active social life, why not come along and join us! First session is free.
Kali Jeet Kune Do su116@sunion.warwick.ac.uk Eskrima is a martial art that teaches the empty hands and weapons combat on an equal basis. Generally the classes start with a warm up and then progress to stamina, flexibility, endurance and strength training. On the technical side members are taught Filipino kicking, which includes knee strikes, leg distractions, takedowns and foot traps; and Filipino Boxing, which includes elbow strikes, arm/hand-destruction, tie-ups, trapping, locking and grappling. The above is also performed with and against sticks of various sizes, and with edged weapons. This makes it a very practical art for both men and women, young and old.
Kempo su130@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.wkjj.co.uk/ Kempo Jujitsu is a mix of traditional Japanese martial arts with modern combat sports, designed to be an effective method of self-defence. The club teaches throwing, grappling and locking techniques, along with punches, kicks and sparring in a very varied style. Alongside training with a great learning curve for beginners and those more experienced in martial arts, we have a very active social scene, with a great tradition of circling at Score and socials outside the bubble. For anyone looking to improve their fitness and confidence, or just looking to meet new people, Kempo is the ideal club.
Lacrosse su131@sunion.warwick.ac.uk www.warwicklacrosse.co.uk Lacrosse is the best kept secret in sport in the UK. It has everything: speed, agility, physicality! Here at Warwick we offer three types of the sport. Men’s, Women’s and Mixed. They are all governed by different rules. Men’s is full contact: body checking and stick checking both perfectly legal! The Women’s game only allows stick checking and in Mixed there is no contact at all. We cater for everyone from absolute beginners to internationals! Our first teams are of a very good standard for those who have played before. Our second’s team are there to help develop players who have started lacrosse at university. We are also one of the very few clubs on campus where the Men’s, Women’s and Mixed team are in the same club. So if you fancy a go please feel free to come to any of our training and introduce yourself.
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26 Latin and Ballroom Dancesport su107@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://warwickdancesport.moonfruit.com/ Ladies have you ever wanted to be swept off your feet in a romantic waltz? Guys why not show off your moves with a rock n’ roll jive? If you’ve ever seen strictly come dancing and wished you could dance like Anton du Beke or Lillia Kopylova then come along to Warwick University Latin and Ballroom. Our professional coaches teach classes from complete beginners right up to advanced students. Throughout the course of the coming year there are many events to look forward to: Warwick Strictly Come Dancing, the Dancer’s Ball, many interuniversity competitions, medal tests and club social dances. So no matter what you want to do with your dancing you can do it at Warwick!
Lifesaving llifesaving@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.warwick.ac.uk/~suabz Looking for a unique sports club? We offer something for everyone – from keeping fit, to qualifying as a lifeguard, to competing in a growing British university league. Learn how to help. No experience necessary for our range of RLSS courses. Compete in a rewarding and challenging multi-discipline sport. Exciting team competitions at universities all over the country test lifesaving skills on land and in the pool. Go with a friend. Regular events include visits to Score, meals, ice-skating, cocktail nights, and go-karting, plus post-competition socials. Find our training times and more info at www.warwicklifesaving.co.uk. We look forward to seeing you!
Motorsport Ashley.Pearce@warwick.ac.uk www.warwickmotorsport.co.uk Warwick Motorsport is dedicated to promoting, enjoying and participating in any and all forms of motorsport for all its members. Over the course of the year we will host a lot of karting events, indoor, outdoor and off-road! We organise trips to watch motorsport such as speedway at the local Coventry speedway circuit, Formula 1 testing and a Formula 1 race! We will attend exhibitions such as the autosport show, the international Kart and various other outdoor events! We are forever expanding our activities and we suit the clubs’ activities with the needs of our members…..that would be you!
Mountain Bike club@warwickbike.co.uk http://www.warwickbike.co.uk/ Warwick Bike is an active and expanding club. We cater for all types of riders from cross-country, downhill and 4X racers to weekend warriors or complete beginners. Typically we offer two weekends away per term as well as several weekend day rides, and a summer trip to the French Alps.. We also use the new national standard 4X track in Leamington, and attend the Midland Super Series downhill events. The club also has an active social calendar, with socials with other extreme sports clubs. So if you’re interested in having fun then join Warwick Bike!
Netball netball@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/socs/su135 Warwick Netball, officially the best club on campus*, has earned its reputation for a variety of reasons. Home to one of the largest squads on campus, our club consists of 6 teams competing at various competitive and commitment levels. So whatever your ability, however constrained your time, there really is something for everyone! We aim to provide members with all the experiences we feel are essential to a balanced university life. So whether it’s getting creative and joining our legendary weekly socials or taking part in our award winning netball in schools volunteer project**, Warwick Netball will ensure whilst at Warwick you never have a dull moment. If you enjoy netball and are looking for an active social life and the opportunity to make friends with a wide range of people, then join us! *Warwick Netball - Winner of the Club of the Year Award 2009 **Warwick Netball - Winners of the Volunteer Award 2009
Netball (Mixed) netball@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/socs/su135 Mixed Netball: the perfect combination of competitive sports and awesome socials. Every week we have two training sessions and a social, ranging from the delights of Leamington’s finest curry cuisine to the mash up that is ‘Score’ at the SU. We are a friendly bunch of folks and welcome members throughout the year. You don’t need to have played netball before to join, anyone of any skill level can: whether you’re the David Beckham or Dane Bowers of the netball world: you’re welcome to join! Pop on down to one of our taster sessions at the start of term and see for yourself!
Orienteering orienteering@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.uwoc.co.uk/home/ Orienteering is an adventure sport in which competitors, equipped with a map and compass, navigate their way around a course. The Orienteering Club train and compete regularly, in a wide variety of locations, including forests, hills, and parkland. We attend events almost every week, and there are courses available for all abilities, from the absolute beginner to the highly experienced. Along with a range of local events, we also organise trips to several of the bigger orienteering events throughout the country, and even have a foreign excursion during the summer holidays.
Pick & Mix Sports su391@sunion.warwick.ac.uk “Can’t decide which sport is for you? Want to try out something new in a fun, non-competitive and friendly atmosphere? Then Pick & Mix Sports is for you! We meet weekly to try a different sport, ranging from Archery, Thai Boxing and Breakdancing to Trampolining, Octopush and Dodgeball. We hold exciting socials, like Quasar and Ice skating, and best of all... it’s free to join! So whether a beginner or a pro, come along to a session and see what you’ve been missing out on!”
Polo su358@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/polo/ Warwick Polo Club enables students to play the ‘sport of kings’ at affordable prices. The polo club where we play is situated 15 minutes off campus and provides top coaching to new players. Riding experience isn’t necessary. In fact many of our players had little or no experience when starting and have gained individual recognition at the national championships, and we are currently the national champions at beginner level, both indoor and outdoor. Warwick Polo is not only about playing; the club also holds many social events to the highest-level matches.
Pool pool@sunion.warwick.ac.uk www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/pool The Pool Club is a long running sports club that, as the name suggests, aims to improve standards of pool, as well as providing a very sociable atmosphere between members. Our club nights are Tuesdays or Thursdays and there is a Pool Club ladder which feeds the top 32 players through to an end of year competition. There are tournaments at the end of each term, in which all members can compete for the chance to win many special prizes..
Riding riding@sunion.warwick.ac.uk www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/riding The Riding Club offers weekly equestrian lessons and activities for all levels. We run lessons for complete beginners, to advanced riders at a local riding school then onto training for our BUCS squads and C team who compete regularly in inter university leagues. For pure fun we hold a few country hacks throughout the year, and our annual tour to ride on the West Wales beach for a week in Easter. To relax after all the riding, join us on our weekly social for a meal, or night out to meet everyone! To continue our success and have a great time, join Warwick Riding Club!!
Rifle
Rugby League
rifle@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/rifle/ If you are looking for a sport that Britain performs consistently well in and one in which both genders can compete on an equal footing, rifle shooting is a sport that will make you stand out from the crowd. We shoot small-bore rifles (.22) from 25 yards. Anyone who is permitted and able to use a weapon safely is encouraged to join. Also, we have a range of socials including trips to the National Shooting Centre at Bisley. Two character references must be completed to shoot. You can download these from “http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/rifle/”. Please have them completed before arriving at university.
rugbyleague@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/rugbyleague/ Welcome to rugby league, the best game in the world! Warwick University Rugby League offers something for everyone, and whether you are Andy Farrell, or new to the sport, we will welcome you to our club. We are an ambitious club, fielding two sides in BUCS league fixtures every week, enjoying close ties with other Midlands rugby league clubs, and being coached by ex-Australian international RL player Troy Perkins. We also have an active and mixed social calendar, including regular curry nights, trips to Super League fixtures and much much more. Come along to training and give it a go!
Roller Hockey
Sailing
su154@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.warwickpanthers.co.uk THE FASTEST TEAM SPORT ON CAMPUS, Roller Hockey (essentially indoor Ice Hockey with roller blades) maintains a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where our coach and experienced exec do their utmost to aid personal development of every player. Even those who have never skated before can learn quickly and safely, and be playing in matches in next to no time. FREE TRAINING at Westwood sports hall and REGULAR MATCHES for all abilities. FREE EQUIPMENT HIRE for everything you will need, even a full set of goalie armour if you wish!
sailing@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.uwsc.org.uk Probably the best thing since sliced bread, the club where the grass really is greener!! An eclectic mix of some of the country’s most exciting young sailors and brilliant young fraternisers makes Warwick sailing club truly the club where dreams are made of. Tours to Italy and Croatia, national success at both yachting and team racing dinghy levels, as well as a plethora of trips for even the most nautically inept are some of the reasons why if there is one thing to do during your time here it, has to be “get involved”!
Rowing Su143@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.uwbc.org.uk The University of Warwick Boat Club is a large and highly active club with substantial ambitions. Whether novice or experienced, male or female, athletes can expect to participate in a well organised rowing programme. Our senior training programme offers rowers the opportunity to compete at a high level in fast, powerful crews. Experienced rowers can expect several water sessions each week as well as core stability, running, swimming and ergo sessions. The novice training programme, offers a comprehensive introduction to rowing. From as early as November, novices are invited to demonstrate their new talent at various competitions. Every year, talented new members bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to a club that has a rapidly growing profile, both on and off campus.
Rugby (Mens) su144@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/socs/su144/ University of Warwick Rugby Football Club provides an all encompassing University experience. It offers both a variable level of rugby (from high at 1st team to less so in the Freshers’ XV, current West Midlands Champions), and an important social side, providing Fresh with an instant peer group who will remain by their side throughout their University career. UWRFC’s unique positioning goes beyond simply a ‘Wednesday club,’ members of the club frequently live together in groups and spend much of their time together, outside of training and matches. An unrivalled club identity and experience awaits.
Rugby (Womens) su145@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/socs/su145 WWRFC is a fun, active sports club that welcomes everyone - whether you have played rugby for years or never picked up a ball in your life. This year, for this first time, we have maintained our position in the Midlands 1A League for a second successive year, an achievement that we are keen to build upon in the coming months. Away from the pitch we have a thriving social scene including weekly socials and annual tour. We are always seeking to increase our involvement within the local community and charity events - keen to make in impact wherever possible.
Shotokan Karate lsucdd@warwick.ac.uk http://www.kugb.org/ Karate is a form of self defence, literally meaning “empty hand”. There are three training sessions per week and one grading per term where members are examined on a series of kicks, punches and blocks of varying levels of difficulty and when successful are awarded new belts. Qualified instructors carry out instruction during the sessions, which cover a whole range of Kumite, Kata and self-defence. This martial art is especially for you if you wish to build on your mental and physical fitness, and increase your self confidence and awareness. In addition the club actively promotes a varied social scene enabling everyone to get to know each other.
Skydiving info@skydivewarwick.co.uk www.skydivewarwick.co.uk The skydiving club is a highly active, student run sports club with over 400 members, which aims to get as many people as possible to experience the thrill of skydiving in a safe and enjoyable fashion. With our support, club members are encouraged to progress within the sport, meet like-minded people and attain personal goals. For those who are new to the sport, we organise frequent taster sessions in the wind tunnel at Bedford, and first jumps courses at our local Dropzone in Oxfordshire with courses catering to varying budgets and time constraints. We hold weekly socials; weekly skydiving trips and attend regular inter-university competitions and social events with skydivers from all over the country!
Snooker warwicksnooker@hotmail.com http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/snooker The club is open to members all week for social play but also hosts competitions throughout the year for those with a competitive spirit. Professional coaching is available for those wishing to improve their game and members can monitor their progress in our on-going ladder competition. Our teams compete regularly, representing us in division 2 of CDSL, at the Midlands Cup and BUCS where we are the reigning national team champions! We welcome players of all abilities, especially newcomers.
Squash squash@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.warwicksquash.co.uk Warwick Squash Club is one of the most active clubs at the university. Over 210 members enjoy this challenging, dynamic and social sport and with 3 Men’s and 1 Ladies team competing in both the local and inter university leagues and twice weekly club nights we cater for every ability. We hold weekly socials both on and off campus, with an inter club tournament in term 1 and an inter-uni tournament in term 2. So whether you’re our new Superstar, want to try something new, or are simply ‘game’ for a laugh and meeting new people, join the Squash Club.
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Ten Pin Bowling
SubAqua@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://subaqua.warwick.ac.uk/subaqua/ Diving with Sub Aqua will bring unique and memorable encounters with some of the world’s most beautiful animals in their natural environment – and a whole host of new friends to share your experiences with. We field an underwater hockey (octopush) team who regularly compete in national university tournaments. Octopush is a team sport played on the pool bottom in snorkelling kit. An extraordinary chance to get fit, have fun and challenge yourself in a brand new way. If you have never SCUBA dived before, you can be confident our experienced instructors will be with you every step of the way. If you are already qualified we offer skill development from powerboat handling to instructor status, regular UK and overseas trips. A world of adventure awaits you underwater!
enquiries@warwickbowling.co.uk www.warwickbowling.co.uk At Ten Pin Bowling we cater for everyone; from country and county standard all the way down to people who haven’t bowled a ball since that primary school birthday party. Our handicapped internal league provides a great way to improve, and have fun with your mates at the same time. Plus, a bit of friendly rivalry never hurt anyone!! We are a very social club and Wednesday afternoons are very much about having a good time. Just £5 gets you transport to and from the alley, 3 games of bowling, access to cheap drinks and food and one of the friendliest clubs on campus, plus the chance to compete against other universities in tournaments throughout the year.
Surf info@warwicksurf.com http://www.warwicksurf.com WarwickSurf is a dynamic club that offers something a bit different! We bet you didn’t come to Warwick for the waves, but whether you’re a hardened surfbum or a complete beginner, WarwickSurf guarantees to get you WET! We run 2 or more trips a term to Cornwall’s best beaches and offer professional tuition from a top surf school, hiring all the equipment you need! The BUCS student surf competition in Newquay is always a highlight of our year. The club is friendly and relaxed with a vibrant campus social life.
Swimming & Waterpolo help@fishforce.co.uk www.fishforce.co.uk Our dynamic club includes both swimming and water polo with many members participating in both sports. With fourteen hours of swimming and three sessions of water polo available each week all levels are welcome, from novice to national. We have dedicated sessions for beginners in water polo and swimmers wishing to develop their strokes, as well as coached sessions for the more competitive. We successfully combine competitions and training with the fun side of being part of a team, including a variety of regular, lively socials, an annual tour and our own annual ball to which all members past and present are invited. .
T’ai Chi su305@sunion.warwick.ac.uk www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/taichi T’ai Chi is a gentle form of exercise based on the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism and provides a system of moving meditation which gives a feeling of complete relaxation, making it ideally suited to combat the stresses of university life. It offers many benefits to those who practise it, including improved flexibility, co-ordination, health, relaxation and mental focus. The exercises involved use gentle, circular movements, in a relaxed manner, making it suitable for all levels of fitness. We practise the ‘Lee’ or ‘Yin and Yang’ style of T’ai Chi. During classes we do interactive exercises, K’ai Men (occasionally called Taoist Yoga) and two series of movements: the dance and form.
Table Tennis tabletennis@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/socs/su158/ Looking to join a sports club this year? Look no further! Table Tennis is a club that caters for all standards. So whether you’ve never played before and just want to have a fun game against your mates or whether you play at a high standard and seek to improve your play even more and play for the team, our club will be right for you. We are a friendly club and also enjoy many socials together outside the sessions. We provide all the equipment, so just turn up ready to play.
Taekwondo su159@sunion.warwick.ac.uk www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/taekwondo Taekwondo originated as the Korean military martial art of self-defence. It is a quick and powerful method of fighting with hands and feet. Although we are primarily an International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) Club we welcome students from any other disciplines. We provide an initial 8-week introductory course in the first two terms. We have training twice a week with a professional instructor providing a non-compulsory grading every term. Taekwondo is ideal for anyone who either just want to get fit, use it as a social activity or to become a serious and qualified member.
Tennis su161@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.tennisclub.uwcs.co.uk The tennis club offers opportunities for players of all standards to get involved with tennis at Warwick. For social members, the club runs weekly social play sessions, a ladder system, coaching, tournaments and social events throughout the year. For competitive players, we provide opportunities to represent the University as part of one of our 5 BUCS teams, with access to weekly matches and top-level coaching. With 4 new indoor courts and 7 outdoor courts, the club offers chances to play and practice all year round.
Thai Boxing su163@sunion.warwick.ac.uk www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/thaiboxing Muay Thai is the art of eight limbs and combines kicks and punches with elbows and knees to create a practical no-nonsense martial art. Also known as Thai Boxing, the sport is a great way to combine fitness with practical knowledge to build confidence and train in a safe and friendly environment. Everyone is welcome, from absolute beginners to the more experienced – there are two training sessions for all each week and in addition another advanced session once a week. If you want to learn a feared martial art and enjoy club activities come along and try it out!
Trampolining exec@warwicktrampolining.com http://www.warwicktrampolining.com/ Trampolining is the sport to do at Warwick. The club is fun, friendly and definitely the one to join for all you high flyers out there. We have great coaches who cater for all abilities – from beginners right up to the more experienced trampolinist. We attend competitions held at different universities. So there are exciting opportunities to see other cities and we have an annual tour to Ireland over Easter. Along with training up to three times a week we have great weekly socials. The trampoline club is definitely the most fun on campus. Come along and see for yourself.
Triathlon and Road Cycling su168@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.warwick.ac.uk/~etsag/triathlon/ Triathlon and Road Cycling is an experienced, sociable, fun and friendly club that aims to cater for all abilities, whether you are a complete novice or an experienced athlete. We take part in BUCS competitions as well as local races, from shorter sprint distances to Ironman, and will be catering much more for road cyclists this year with official time trials. If the idea of combining 3 events sounds ridiculous, there is no need to do everything, you can learn to swim with our club coach or just go for a friendly group bike ride and take in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside! Triathlon is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK so why not come give it a go?
Ultimate Frisbee R.N.John@warwick.ac.uk http://www.warwickbears.co.uk/ What is Ultimate? Ultimate Frisbee is usually described as a cross between American Football and Netball. Played both indoors and outdoors, it is open to anyone, male or female, regardless of experience, and gives you the chance to play all over the UK and even abroad, in what are arguably the most fun tournaments around. Founded in 1976, Warwick Bears Ultimate Frisbee Club was among the first teams to arrive on non-American shores. Now in its 33rd year, the Bears have become the longest surviving team in Europe. Warwick Bears are also famous for our packed social calendar, with weekly instalments of fun and frolics for all. Activities range from “circle” in the Union to ice-skating, bowling, disc golf, paintball and many more.
Volleyball
Wing Tsun
general@warwickvolleyball.co.uk http://www.warwickvolleyball.co.uk/ The Volleyball Club is a popular, multi-cultural club. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, welcoming players of all standards and backgrounds, from those who have never played, to those who dig, set and spike for a living! “Warwick’s volleyball club has the largest proportion of international students of any sports club at the university, and is justifiably proud of its ‘all welcome’ attitude.” The Club runs various men’s and women’s teams who play in BUCS and local leagues, and in 2009 the Women’s 1sts won the BUCS Championship! Regular training and matches improve abilities and give as many people as possible a chance to play competitively.
su173@sunion.warwick.ac.uk www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/socs/su173 We practice Wing Tsun, an ancient form of Kung Fu based on Taoist philosophy. It is designed to create a state of mental and physical excellence, allowing one to move in harmony with an opponent’s strength. Unlike many martial arts Wing Tsun is completely conceptual. It is based on the application of ideas not a set of techniques. Once these ideas have been learned they can be applied in any situation, making Wing Tsun infinitely adaptable and elegantly simple. Interested? Check out our website, easily reached via the Warwick Sport pages.
Warwick Mountains info@warwickmountains.co.uk http://www.mountains.uwcs.co.uk/ One of the most welcoming and active clubs at Warwick. We are full of friendly people who love the outdoors; be it for bimbling in the woods, epic treks across mountains, scrambling or traditional climbing. There are regular trips to various parts of the UK including Snowdonia and the Lake District. For those who get the bug we organise trips to Scotland in the winter and the Alps in the summer for some real mountaineering with courses for beginners. When not on one of the many trips there are regular, diverse and imaginative socials that you won’t want to miss.
Warwick Snow http://www.warwicksnow.net/ The biggest and best sports club on campus, Warwicksnow caters for skiers and boarders alike. With a host of events from Avalanche, the Snow Ball, training sessions, racing and our regular crazy socials you will never be short of things to do. Last year we introduced more than 150 absolute beginners to snow sports. The highlights of the year are our Christmas and Easter Tours catering for both beginners and power addicts providing our members with the week of their lives. The whole of campus is buzzing with anticipation and excitement for the last month before each Tour. So even if you’ve never seen snow before join us in the Snow Lifestyle!
Waterski su196@sunion.warwick.ac.uk www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/socs/su196 This club aims to get as many people into Wakeboarding and Skiing as possible. Wakeboarding and Waterskiing involves being pulled behind power boats to separate ends. If jumps and tricks are more your cup of tea wakeboarding will suit you, while Waterskiing is for speed demons who love to carve. You don’t need any experience to enjoy it, in fact most members of the club are beginners. Thanks to Warwick Sport subsidies, prices are ridiculously small - the usual price for a day on the water with transport works out about £20. Included in the price is full tuition, wetsuits and board/ skis hire.
Weight Training weighttraining@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/weighttraining We at the Weight Training Club aim to help people take full advantage of the weights available at the University to improve fitness, strength and sporting skills. Weight training is a useful tool in the support of other sporting activities and is a respectable sport in its own right. By providing discounts on supplements, bringing in sports professionals to give help and advice and introducing a nationally recognised grading system, we hope to make this weight training as accessible as possible across the board. Everyone is very friendly and there is a good light-hearted spirit within the Club.
Windsurf windsurf@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/windsurf Warwick Windsurf is a friendly and lively club, catering for both absolute beginners and experts. We windsurf regularly at Draycote Water, just 20 minutes from campus. The Club has an extensive range of kit, meaning you don’t have to provide anything. As we have our own instructors we can offer internationally recognised RYA qualifications for a fraction of their usual cost. The Club is highly social, with something different going on every week. We also take part in national student windsurfing events, as well as our annual tour, which in the past has been to Turkey, Spain and Greece!
Yoga yoga@sunion.warwick.ac.uk http://www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/yoga/ Yoga can be practiced by anyone! No matter what your shape, size or level of fitness; your practice can be tailored to suit your individual needs. With its wide ranging physical and mental benefits Yoga is a perfect all round exercise that can be done on its own or as a perfect compliment to other forms of exercise including running, team sports and swimming. Yoga is a brilliant exercise for students especially when the workload starts piling on and you need that extra bit of relaxation to get you through. To find out for yourself join Warwick Yoga Society.
ZSK Chinese Kickboxing zsk@sunion.warwick.ac.uk www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/zsk If you are thinking about trying martial art whilst at University then ZSK Chinese Kickboxing is definitely worth a go, whether you are advanced or a total beginner. Classes are perfect for anyone looking to improve their fitness, learn practical self-defence techniques whilst also experiencing the traditional aspects involved in the martial art Zhuan Shu Kuan (ZSK) and most importantly be part of a very sociable and friendly club. Unlike most of the martial arts at the University of Warwick, we regularly offer members the chance to spar in class, although this is not compulsory.
Medics Sport Sport at Warwick Medical School has continued to grow this year with all clubs recruiting large numbers and fielding strong teams on a weekly basis. At present there is the opportunity for students to join a large number of clubs including men’s and woman’s rugby, men’s and woman’s football, cricket, netball, mixed hockey, pool, tennis and there is also a squash ladder which runs throughout the year. Sport at Warwick Medical School is particularly important given the nature of the course, as it allows for integration between the Phase 1 and Phase 2 students. It also provides a lot of fun as well as a much needed distraction away from the stressful nature of the world of medicine. Each club should be very proud of their efforts and achievements in their respective leagues and NAMS (National Association of Medical Schools) tournaments. Such tournaments are a fantastic opportunity for students to visit different parts of the country and test their skills against other medic teams. The teams all performed extremely well with the footballers and rugby players reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in their history. Medics Sport is now integrated with Warwick Sport giving more opportunities for all the Clubs to grow and develop, both in numbers and reputation.
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Timetables Aerobics – Monday 3:30 – 4:30pm (Studio) Tuesday 2:30 – 3:30pm (Studio) Wednesday 1:30 - 3:30pm (Studio) Thursday 3:30 – 4:30 (Studio) Friday 2:30 – 4:30pm (Studio) Aikido – Wednesday 7.30-9.30pm (Activity Room) Friday 5-7pm (Activity Room) American Football – Wednesday 7.30-9.30pm (Tarkett Pitch) Archery – Monday 2 – 4pm (Westwood Games Hall) Tuesday 9 – 11am (Westwood Games Hall) Wednesday 2 - 5pm (Westwood Games Hall) Friday 2 - 4pm (Westwood Games Hall) Sunday 1 - 3.30pm (Westwood Games Hall)
Please note that those clubs that are not listed as having training times are either trip based clubs, or clubs that train off campus. Please contact the Club Exec for more details of training sessions and trips. These sessions are subject to change throughout the year, especially during Term 3.
5-a-side football – Tuesday 11am - 5pm (Artificial Pitch 1) Wednesday 11am - 12pm (Tarkett) Thursday 10am - 12pm (Artificial Pitch 2) 2 - 4pm (Artificial Pitch 2) 5 - 6pm (Artificial Pitch 2) Friday 10am - 5pm (Artificial Pitch 2) Floorball – Thursday 3 - 5pm (Main Hall) Saturday 5:30 – 7:30pm (Main Hall) Sunday 5:00 – 7:00pm (Main Hall) Football (Men’s) – Tuesday 5:30 - 8pm (Tarkett Pitch) Thursday 6:30 – 8:30pm (Tarkett Pitch)
Athletics & Cross Country – Monday 5 - 6pm (Activity Room) Tuesday 1pm (Cryfield) Wednesday 2pm (Cryfield) Wednesday 2pm (Athletics Track) Thursday 5 - 6pm (Activity Room) Friday 5pm (Westwood Games Hall) Sunday 10:30am (Sports Centre - subject to demand) Badminton – Monday 9:30 – 11:30am (Desso Hall) Tuesday 5 – 7:30pm (Westwood Games Hall) Tuesday 7:30 – 9:30pm (Main Hall) Wednesday 7 – 9:30pm (Main Hall) Thursday 10:30 – 12:30pm (Desso Hall) Friday 8 - 9am (Westwood Games Hall) Friday 6 – 9:30pm (Main Hall) Saturday 9:30 – 11:30am and 1:30 – 3:30pm (Desso Hall) Sunday 4:30 – 6:30pm (Desso Hall) Basketball – Monday 7:30 – 9:30pm (Desso Hall) Monday 8 – 9:30pm (Main Hall) Tuesday 7:30 – 9:30pm (Desso Hall) Thursday 7 – 9:30pm (Westwood Games Hall) Saturday 3:30 – 5:30pm (Desso Hall) Sunday 3 – 5pm (Main Hall) Canoe – Monday 8:30 - 9:30pm (Swimming Pool) Thursday 3 - 4pm (Swimming Pool) Canoe Polo – Tuesday 7:15 – 9:30pm (Swimming Pool) Friday 9:45 – 11:15am (Swimming Pool) Cheerleaders – Monday 6:30 -8pm (Studio) Wednesday 8 - 10am (Westwood Games Hall) Sunday 3:30 - 9:30pm (Westwood Games Hall) Classical and Modern Dance – Monday 11:30am – 1:30pm (Studio) Monday 3 - 5pm (Westwood Dance Studio) Tuesday 3:30 – 5:30pm (Studio) Wednesday 3:30 – 5:30pm (Studio) Thursday 1:30 – 3:30pm (Studio) Friday 10:30am – 12:30pm (Studio)
Hockey (Ladies) – Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Artificial Pitch 1) Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Artificial Pitch 2) Thursday 5:30 – 8:30pm (Artificial Pitch 1) Saturday 11am – 12:30pm (Artificial Pitch 1) Saturday 11am – 12:30pm (Artificial Pitch 2) Sunday 3:30 – 4:30pm (Desso Hall)
Climbing – Tuesday 4 - 6pm (Bear Rock Climbing Centre) Thursday 4 - 6pm (Bear Rock Climbing Centre)
Hockey (Men’s) – Monday 7 – 8:30pm (Artificial Pitch 1) Monday 7 – 8:30pm (Artificial Pitch 2) Friday 5:30 – 7:30pm (Artificial Pitch 1) Friday 5:30 – 7:30pm (Artificial Pitch 2) Saturday 2 – 5pm (Artificial Pitch 1)
Cricket (Ladies) – Tuesday 4 - 5:30pm (Desso Hall) Thursday 6:30 - 8pm (Desso Hall) Cricket (Men’s) – Tuesday 5:30 - 7:30pm (Desso Hall) Thursday 8 – 9:30pm (Desso Hall) Friday 1:30 – 3:30pm (Desso Hall) Sunday 12:30 – 2:30pm (Desso Hall) Dodgeball – Monday 2:30 – 3:30pm (Desso Hall) Thursday 3 - 4pm (Westwood Games Hall) Friday 5 - 6pm (Main Hall) Fencing – Tuesday 7:30 – 9:30pm (Westwood Games Hall) Wednesday 7 – 9:30pm (Westwood Games Hall)
Hockey (Mixed) – Sunday 1 - 3pm (Artificial Pitch 1) Jitsu – Wednesday 5 - 7pm (Westwood Games Hall) Friday 5 - 7pm (Westwood Games Hall) Football (Women’s) – Tuesday 8 – 9:55pm (Tarkett Pitch) Friday 7:30 – 9:00pm (Tarket Pitch) Golf – Tuesday 5.45pm (John Reay Driving Range) Thursday 5.45pm (John Reay Driving Range) Handball – Monday 3:30 – 5:30pm (Desso Hall)
Judo – Monday 5 – 8:30pm (Cryfield Pavilion) Wednesday 6 – 7:30pm (Activity Room) Sunday 5 – 7:30pm (Activity Room) Kali Jeet Kune Do – Monday 8 – 9:30pm (Activity Room) Saturday 2 - 4pm (Activity Room)
Kempo Ju Jitsu – Tuesday 6:30 - 8pm (Activity Room) Thursday 6:30 - 8pm (Activity Room) Saturday 11am - 2pm (Activity Room)
Shotokhan Karate – Tuesday 7:30 – 9:30pm (Studio) Thursday 6:30 - 8pm (Studio) Friday 6:30 – 8:30pm (Studio)
Lacrosse – Monday 8:30 – 9:55pm (Artificial Pitch 2) Tuesday 4 - 5.30pm (Tarkett Pitch) Tuesday 5 – 7pm (Artificial Pitch 1) Thursday 6 - 9pm (Artificial Pitch 2) Latin & Ballroom – Monday 6 - 8pm (Westwood Games Hall) Thursday 6:30 – 9:30pm (Pavilion, Cryfield) Friday 6:30 – 9:30pm (Westwood Dance Studio) Saturday 2 - 5pm (Westwood Dance Studio) Sunday 12 - 5pm (Westwood Dance Studio)
Squash – Friday 1 - 4pm (Squash Courts)
Trampolining – Monday 5:30 – 7:30pm (Desso Hall) Wednesday 2 - 4pm (Desso Hall) Friday 5:30 – 7:30pm (Desso Hall) Saturday 5:30 – 7:30pm (Desso Hall)
Sub Aqua – Thursday 7-9.30pm (Swimming Pool))
Lifesaving – Monday 5 - 7pm (Swimming Pool) Wednesday 1:30 – 3:30pm (Swimming Pool) Thursday 5 – 7pm (Westwood Lecture Room) Saturday 10:30am - 12pm (Swimming Pool)
Medics – Hockey – Medics Hockey – Monday 8:30 – 9:55pm (Artificial Pitch 1) Medics Netball – Monday 8 – 9:30 (Westwood Games Hall) Medics Football – Wednesday 7:30 – 9:30pm (Artificial Pitch 2) Medics Rugby – Thursday 8:30 – 9:55pm (Tarkett Pitch) Medics Badminton – Sunday 6:30 - 8pm (Desso Hall) Mixed Netball – Monday 7 - 8pm (Main Hall) Wednesday 2 - 4pm (Westwood Courts)
Swimming & Waterpolo – (Swimming Pool) Monday 7:20 - 9:20am (Swimming) Monday 4 - 5pm (Swimming) Monday 7 – 8:30pm (Water Polo) Tuesday 7:20 – 9:20am (Swimming) Tuesday 4 – 5:15pm (Swimming) Wednesday 3:30 - 5pm (Swimming) Wednesday 7:30 – 9:30pm (Waterpolo) Thursday 4 - 6pm (Swimming) Thursday 6 - 7pm (Waterpolo) ) Friday 7:20 - 9.20am (Swimming) ) Friday 4:30 - 6pm (Swimming) T’ai Chi – Wednesday 6:30 - 8pm (Studio) Thursday 6:30 - 8pm (Westwood Dance Studio) Table Tennis – Monday 6 – 7:30pm (Activity Room) Tuesday 8 - 9.30pm (Activity Room) Wednesday 2 - 4pm (Activity Room) Friday – 2 - 4pm (Activity Room) Sunday 10am - 12pm (Activity Room) Taekwondo – Tuesday 6:30 – 9:30pm (Cryfield Pavilion) Friday 7 - 9pm (Westwood Games Hall)
Netball – Tuesday 6 – 7:30pm (Main Hall) Thursday 5 – 6:30pm (Desso Hall)
Ten Pin Bowling – Wednesday 2pm (Meet at Rootes Reception to travel to Bowling Alley in Nuneaton)
Orienteering - Wednesday 2pm (Meeting on Campus for Various local locations) Please visit www.uwoc.co.uk <http://www.uwoc. co.uk/> for further details
Tennis – Wednesday 3:30 - 6:30pm (Rootes - Social Play) For further training session details please visit http://www.tennisclub.uwcs.co.uk/
Pick & Mix Sports – Friday 3.30-5.30pm (Desso Hall)
Thai Boxing – Wednesday 4 - 6pm (Activity Room) Friday 7 - 9pm (Activity Room) Saturday 4:30 – 6:30pm (Studio) Sunday – 12 - 2pm (Activity Room)
Polo – Training sessions everyday apart from Mondays. Taking place at McLintock International Polo Academy at RLS Polo Club. Please visit our Facebook Group ‘Warwick Polo’ for further details Pool – Weekly Competitions in Union or Riley’s (Coventry) please contact the Club for more information. Roller Hockey – Thursday 5:30 - 7:30pm (Westwood Games Hall) Saturday 12 – 2pm (Westwood Games Hall) Rowing – Monday 6:30 – 7:30 (Desso Hall) Wednesday 8 - 9am (Studio) Rugby (Men’s) – Monday 6:30 – 8:30pm (Tarkett Pitch) Friday 6 – 7:30pm (Tarkett Pitch) Rugby (Women’s) – Monday 4.30 – 6:30pm (Tarkett Pitch) Thursday 4.30 – 6:30pm (Tarkett Pitch) Rugby League – Monday 8:30 – 9:55pm (Tarkett Pitch) Friday 5 - 6pm (Tarkett Pitch)
Triathlon and Road Cycling – Monday 5 - 7pm (Swimming Pool) Wednesday 8 – 9:30pm (Studio) Thursday 7:30 – 9am (Swimming Pool) Sunday 9:30 -11am (Studio) Sunday 6 - 7pm (Swimming Pool) Ultimate Frisbee – Monday 4 - 5pm (Artificial Pitch 2) Friday 3 – 5pm (Main Hall) Volleyball – Wednesday 7:30 – 9:30pm (Desso Hall) Thursday 7 – 9:30pm (Main Hall) Friday 7:30 – 9:30pm (Desso Hall) Saturday 4 - 6pm (Westwood Games Hall) Sunday 10:30am – 12:30pm (Desso Hall)
Wing Tsun – Wednesday 8 – 9:30pm (Westwood Dance Studio) Thursday 8 – 9:30pm (Westwood Dance Studio) Sunday 11-12.30pm and 4:30 – 6:30pm (Studio) Yoga – Monday 3 - 5pm (Cryfield Pavilion) Thursday 4 – 6:30pm (Cryfield Pavilion) Friday 3 – 5pm (Cryfield Pavilion) Zhuan Shu Khan – Tuesday 5 – 6:30pm (Activity Room) Thursday 8 – 9:30pm (Activity Room) Sunday 2 - 4pm (Activity Room)
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CONTACT
Information PHONE NUMBERS
Sports Centre - extension 23011/23039 Westwood Games Hall - extension 24734 Cryfield Pavilion - extension 72467 Fitness Suite - extension 74599
To phone from off-campus, prefix the extension numbers with: 024 765 (International +44 24 765). Tennis Centre – extension 50690/50687 To phone from off-campus, prefix the extension numbers with: 024 761 (International +44 24 765).
POSTAL ADDRESS Sports Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT STAFF
Mr Terry Monnington Director of Physical Education and Sport Tel. ext. 24639 Email T.Monnington@warwick.ac.uk
Mr Vincent McElvenny Pavilion Steward Tel. ext. 72467 Email V.J.B.Mcelvenny@warwick.ac.uk
Mr Steve Sharman Deputy Director of Physical Education and Sport Tel. ext. 23100 Email S.A.Sharman@warwick.ac.uk
Mrs Rachel Riley-Rheeders Fitness Development Supervisor Tel. ext. 74599 Email R.Riley@warwick.ac.uk
Mrs Helen Taylor Secretary to the Director of Physical Education and Sport (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) Tel. ext. 23008 Email Helen.J.Taylor@warwick.ac.uk
Mr Steven Dealtry Fitness Development Co-ordinator Tel. ext. 74599 Email S.Dealtry@warwick.ac.uk
Mrs Zoë Evans Secretary to the Director of Physical Education and Sport (Thursday, Friday) Tel. ext. 23008 Email Z.Evans@warwick.ac.uk
Mr Alex Fry Climbing Centre Manager Tel. ext. 24880 Email Alex.Fry@warwick.ac.uk
Mrs Carolyn Quinney Operations Manager Tel. ext. 24733 Email C.Quinney@warwick.ac.uk
Mrs Penny Harris Tennis Centre Tel. ext. 50688 Email penny.harris@warwick.ac.uk
Mrs Heather Battersby Sports Facilities Co-ordinator Tel. ext. 24993 Email H.M.Battersby@warwick.ac.uk
General enquiries: fitness@warwick.ac.uk
Fax Number: 024 7652 8231 (International +44 24 7652 8231)
Mr Hugh Edwards Finance Assistant Tel. ext. 72848 Email H.G.Edwards@warwick.ac.uk
Website: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/sportscentre/
WARWICK SPORT STAFF
STUDENT SPORT REPRESENTATIVES
Miss Gemma Morris Warwick Sport Manager Tel. ext. (024) 761 50383 Email G.L.Morris@warwick.ac.uk
Mr Alex Twiss Sports Officer Tel. ext. 72776 Email sports@warwicksu.com
Miss Lisa Infantino Sports Development Co-ordinator Tel. ext. 75112 Email Lisa.Infantino@warwicksu.com
Mr Sonny Kombo Student Sport Committee Chair Email uc018@warwicksu.com
Mr Joseph Barr Sports Administrator Tel. ext. 75115 Email J.N.Barr@warwick.ac.uk
Mr Peter Parker Sports Administrator Tel. ext. 75109 Email P.A.Parker@warwick.ac.uk
Mrs Colleen John IT Officer Tel. ext. 50040 Email Colleen.John@warwick.ac.uk
Fax Number: 024 7657 5113 (International +44 24 7657 5113)
Website: http://www.warwick.ac.uk/go/sportatwarwick/ Follow Warwick Sport on Twitter and Facebook
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Travel Information
Travel Information From the North From the M69/M6 interchange (M6 Jct 2) take A46 towards Warwick and Coventry S & E. M1
After approximately 3.5 miles you will reach Tollbar End roundabout (junction with A45). At the roundabout, follow signs for A45 Birmingham. After approximately 3 miles you will cross the A429 (Kenilworth Road). half a mile after this junction take the lefthand turn signposted ‘University of Warwick’. Follow signs for University of Warwick (and Warwick Arts Centre) across two roundabouts. You are now approaching the University of Warwick from Kirby Corner Road.
Westwood Sports Facilities and Tennis Centre
Games Hall
From the South East
Sports Centre
From M45 Jct 1 take A45 towards Coventry. After approximately 7 miles you will reach Tollbar End roundabout (junction with A46) follow signs for A45 Birmingham. Now follow directions as for arriving from the North
Cryfield Sports Facilities
From the South From M40 Jct 15 take A46 towards Coventry. After approximately 8 miles leave A46 at junction signposted ‘University of Warwick and Stoneleigh’.
From the West From M42 Jct 6 take A45 towards Coventry. After approximately 9 miles you will pass a large Sainsbury store on your left. At the next roundabout (Fire Station on right) take the right-hand exit, signposted ‘University and Canley’. Follow signs for University of Warwick (and Warwick Arts Centre) across two roundabouts. You are now approaching the University of Warwick from Kirby road corner.
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After a further 1.5 miles you will cross the A429 (Kenilworth Road). You are now approaching the University of Warwick from Gibbet Hill Road.
Sport at
WARWICK Department of Physical Education & Sport
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Sports Centre University of Warwick
Coventry CV4 7AL Tel: 024 765 with extension (all except Tennis Centre which is 024 761 with extension)
Extensions: Sports Centre Westwood Games Hall Tennis Centre Pavilion Fitness Suite -
23011/23039 24734 50690/50687 72467 74599
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