Team sport | Sports at University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham is happy to have several sport teams

These teams compete in the BUCS (British University & Colleges Sports) leagues against other universities. Being a member of a sport team can enhance your time at university by keeping you physically active and helping you meet new friends.

Our outdoor sports (football and rugby) are based at Avery Field, home of Bournville RFC and UCB partners. Training, usually on Monday evenings, and matches, Wednesday afternoons, take place on their all-weather 4G pitch.

Our indoor sports are based in our sports hall based at the Maltings halls of residence with training taking place through the week, and matches taking place on Wednesday afternoon and evenings. Jiu-Jitsu participate in two national events per year and two grading per year.

Each team will have at least 1 hour training per week with a professional coach, with competitive matches being held on Wednesday afternoons.

Badminton (men’s and women’s)
Both men’s and women’s badminton are new to BUCS in 22/23 and will compete in Tier 4 (men) and Tier 3 (women). There is also the opportunity to enter BUCS Nationals.
Basketball (men’s)
Our men’s team competes in Tier 4 of BUCS with a second team competing in the Your Basketball League (YBL) Men’s 2.
Football (men’s)
Our men’s team competes in Tier 5 of BUCS with a second team competing in the Birmingham FA Universities League.

Jiu-Jitsu (mixed)
Jiu-Jitsu have multiple gradings through the year, as well as competing in two national events.
Netball (women’s)
Our netball team is being renewed and will compete in Tier 7 of BUCS.
Rugby (men’s)
Our men’s team competes in Tier 5 of BUCS with a second team competing in the Birmingham FA Universities League.
Volleyball (men’s and women’s)
Both men’s and women’s volleyball are new to BUCS in 22/23 and will compete in Tier 3 (men) and Tier 3 (women).

Annual membership cost includes:

BUCS and other league affiliation
Facility-hire for training and matches
Equipment
Branded match kit
Transport
Insurance
Professional coaching
Strength and Conditioning (once per week, HPC Moss House).
Sports Therapy (via STEM Clinic) at no charge.

Register your interest

Your details will be added to the society lists and you will receive more details. Feel free to do this and attend any sessions organised by your society. To participate in training and matches in season (starting first week of October), you must have paid your membership fee, accepted your invite to the sport team canvas page, and completed your team agreement.

A calendar of events with the sports teams will be released here when it is finalised during August. Other societies are available via our Guild of Students. Details can be found here. Our fitness facilities are open for all students to join. Follow the link here to find out about our state-of-the-art gym at Moss House.

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