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Freshers 2025

Meet our Sports Clubs!

Image of Communities Officer Cleo Cornou she/her, click for her full profileHi again! I’m Cleo, my pronouns are she/her, and I am your elected Communitites Officer for this year.  We have a huge range of sports clubs and societies for you to get involved with here at the University of Leicester!

All of our clubs and societies are hugely welcoming and take a wide range of abilities- it doesn’t matter if you’ve played a sport all your life or you want to try something completely new, we’ve got something for everyone! 

Make sure to head to the Sports Fair to check out all of our clubs and societies, see what other sporting opportunities you can get involved in, sign up for taster sessions and ask any questions you may have!

 

 

 

 

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Give our Sports Clubs a Go! 

 

GIAG - Boat Club (Land Sessions)
23rd September 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles Wilson Building
Swimming GIAG session 1
23rd September 7pm - 8:30pm
Roger Bettles Sports Centre
Swimming GIAG session 2
24th September 3pm - 4:30pm
Roger Bettles Sports Centre
Water Polo GIAG session 1
25th September 7:30pm - 9pm
Cossington pool
GIAG - Boat Club (Land Sessions)
26th September 3pm - 5:30pm
Charles Wilson Building
Hockey - GIAG Session (No. 1)
26th September 8pm - 10pm
Roger Bettles Sports Centre
This will give anyone interested in Hockey an insight into the sport and our club at the University of Leicester! It will be fun and accessible for those at any stage of their hockey journey, whether just starting out or having previously played.
Location of the Viking Field GIAG Re-enactment Combat
27th September noon - 4pm
Viking Field (Roger Bettles Sport Centre)
Learn the basics of medieval combat. Various weapons available, all equipment provided. It's safe and fun!
Women's Cricket GIAG session 1
27th September noon - 1:45pm
Danielle Brown Sports Hall
This session allows you to meet new people and play a bit of cricket in a fun and welcoming environment. You will get a taste of what training is like at UoLWCC and have a go at playing a softball match. Everyone is welcome no matter your ability!
GIAG - Boat Club (Water Sessions)
27th September 1pm - 5pm
Leicester Rowing Club
Quadball Give It A Go Session 1
27th September 2pm - 4pm
Victoria Park (Behind/East of the Attenborough Building)
Swimming GIAG session 3
27th September 3pm - 4:30pm
Roger Bettles Sports Centre
Hockey - GIAG Session (No. 2)
27th September 4pm - 8pm
Roger Bettles Sports Centre
This will give anyone interested in Hockey an insight into the sport and our club at the University of Leicester! It will be fun and accessible for those at any stage of their hockey journey, whether just starting out or having previously played.
Mixed Hockey GIAG Session
28th September noon - 4pm
Roger Bettles Astro
GIAG - Boat Club (Water Sessions)
28th September 1pm - 5pm
Leicester Rowing Club
GIAG Beginner Tap
29th September 6pm - 7pm
3.13 Multi Use Space, Percy Gee
No experience needed, come and join our dance family and try something new, for free!
GIAG Inter/Adv Tap
29th September 7pm - 8pm
3.13 Multi Use Space, Percy Gee
If you already have some dance experience, please come and join our lovely dancers for a free taster session!
Swim Trials
29th September 7pm - 8:30pm
Roger Bettles Sports Centre
GIAG Beginner Modern
29th September 8pm - 9pm
3.13 Multi Use Space, Percy Gee
No experience needed, come and join our dance family and try something new, for free!
Gymnastics GIAG Session 1
29th September 8pm - 9:30pm
New College Gymnastics Centre
Whether you're looking to try something new, competed elite, or looking to rekindle a previous passion, come to our gymnastics GIAG session to see if gymnastics at Leicester is for you and to meet new people.
GIAG Inter/Adv Modern
29th September 9pm - 10pm
3.13 Multi Use Space, Percy Gee
If you already have some dance experience, please come and join our lovely dancers for a free taster session!
Women's Cricket GIAG session 2
30th September 6pm - 8pm
Danielle Brown Sports Hall
This session allows you to meet new people and play a bit of cricket in a fun and welcoming environment. You will get a taste of what training is like at UoLWCC and have a go at playing a softball match. Everyone is welcome no matter your ability!
Give it a Go - Bouldering - Social Climbing
30th September 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meet in front of the O2 ticket office
Bouldering at Social Climbing
GIAG Commercial
30th September 7pm - 8pm
3.13 Multi Use Space, Percy Gee
No experience needed, come and join our dance family and try something new, for free!
GIAG Hip Hop
30th September 8pm - 9pm
3.13 Multi Use Space, Percy Gee
No experience needed, come and join our dance family and try something new, for free!
GIAG - Boat Club (Water Sessions)
1st October 1pm - 5pm
Leicester Rowing Club
ULMK GIAG Session 1
1st October 1pm - 5pm
Meet us at 37 Putney Rd, Leicester LE2 7TF, we will be providing transport to the track from there
Come and experience the thrill of motorsport with ULMK! Our Give it a Go sessions are the perfect chance to hop into a kart, meet the team, and see what we’re all about – no experience needed, just bring your competitive spirit!
Quadball Give It A Go Session 2
1st October 2pm - 4pm
Victoria Park (Behind/East of the Attenborough Building)
Swim Trials
1st October 3pm - 4:30pm
Roger Bettles Sports Centre
Give it a Go - Roped Climbing - Tower
2nd October 4:15pm - 7:15pm
Meet at 152 Victoria Park Road
Roped Climbing at the Tower Climbing Centre in Beaumont Leys
GIAG Beginner Contemporary
2nd October 6pm - 7pm
0.13 Union Studio, Percy Gee
No experience needed, come and join our dance family and try something new, for free!
GIAG Inter/Adv Contemporary
2nd October 7pm - 8pm
0.13 Union Studio, Percy Gee
If you already have some dance experience, please come and join our lovely dancers for a free taster session!
Water polo GIAG session 2
2nd October 7:30pm - 9pm
Cossington pool
GIAG Beginner Ballet
2nd October 8pm - 9pm
0.13 Union Studio, Percy Gee
No experience needed, come and join our dance family and try something new, for free!
GIAG Inter/Adv Ballet
2nd October 9pm - 10pm
0.13 Union Studio, Percy Gee
If you already have some dance experience, please come and join our lovely dancers for a free taster session!
GIAG - Boat Club (Land Sessions)
3rd October 3pm - 5:30pm
Charles Wilson Building
Give it a Go - Outdoor Climbing
4th October 8:30am - 7pm
Meet in front of the O2 ticket office
Give outdoor climbing in the Peak District a go!
Location of the Viking Field GIAG Re-enactment Combat
4th October noon - 4pm
Viking Field (Roger Bettles Sport Centre)
Learn the basics of medieval combat. Various weapons available, all equipment provided. It's safe and fun!
GIAG - Boat Club (Water Sessions)
4th October 1pm - 5pm
Leicester Rowing Club
ULMK GIAG Session 2
4th October 1pm - 5pm
Meet us at 37 Putney Rd, Leicester LE2 7TF, we will be providing transport to the track from there
Come and experience the thrill of motorsport with ULMK! Our Give it a Go sessions are the perfect chance to hop into a kart, meet the team, and see what we’re all about – no experience needed, just bring your competitive spirit!
Quadball Give It A Go Session 3
4th October 2pm - 4pm
Victoria Park (Behind/East of the Attenborough Building)
GIAG - Boat Club (Water Sessions)
5th October 1pm - 5pm
Leicester Rowing Club
Archery Give It A Go
5th October 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles Wilson Sports Hall
Gymnastics GIAG Session 2
6th October 8pm - 9:30pm
New College Gymnastics Centre
Whether you're looking to try something new, competed elite, or looking to rekindle a previous passion, come to our gymnastics GIAG session to see if gymnastics at Leicester is for you and to meet new people.
Flying Team Welcome Briefing I
8th October 6pm - 7pm
Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 3
A welcome talk, essential for new members and an opportunity for prospective members to find out what we do.
Flying Team Welcome Briefing II
10th October 6pm - 7pm
Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 3
A welcome talk, essential for new members and an opportunity for prospective members to find out what we do.

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