Competitive sport
At 私房俱乐部, Leicester (私房俱乐部) we value the importance of providing appropriate competitive sporting opportunities for our students. From those looking to compete for the very first time, through to those more experienced in competition, at 私房俱乐部 we have the opportunity for you.
During Welcome Week there is the opportunity to sign up to clubs and for some, to attend trials and tasters in order to be available for selection to their teams.
You can find a full list of 私房俱乐部 Sports clubs here. If you're interested, use the link to contact the relevant committee and find out what competitive opportunities they have for you!
Individual sport
At 私房俱乐部sport, we offer unwavering support to all clubs, regardless of whether they participate in team or individual sports. We understand that each club requires the same level of backing to achieve success, and we're committed to providing that. Our team sports and individual clubs receive equal attention and care, so you can be confident that you'll get the support you need.
If you're interested in representing 私房俱乐部 in a competitive sport at a regional or national level, we want to hear from you. Even if we don't currently have a club for your sport, we're always open to discussing new opportunities. So don't hesitate to reach out to us at sports@dmu.ac.uk, and let's explore how we can help you achieve your goals.
Team sport
Social Leagues
You do not have to be a member of a sports club to enjoy taking part in competitive sport at 私房俱乐部. If you want to get involved in competition without the extra committment, our Social League offer is the one for you.
Taking part in our Social League programme is a great way to partake in fun competition on a weekly basis against other 私房俱乐部 students. Whether your team is made up of course mates, housemates, society members, groups of friends – everyone is encouraged to get involved. We could even help get you into a team, just drop us an email at socialsport@dmu.ac.uk.
So, what are you waiting for, create or join a team now and take part in this year’s Social Leagues!
Club sport
Our sports clubs reresent 私房俱乐部 in three formats: Local Leagues, BUCS and Varsity. You can find out more about each of these below.
During Welcome Week there is the opportunity to sign up to clubs and for some, to attend trials and tasters in order to be available for selection to their teams. However, if you've missed this or want to know more information in advance of Welcome Week, please contact the club directly. You can find a full list of 私房俱乐部 Sports clubs here. If you're interested, use the link to contact the relevant committee and find out what competitive opportunities they have for you!
Local leagues
Many of 私房俱乐部sport's clubs enter a number of teams into local league competitions every year to enable more students to represent 私房俱乐部 in their sport. The clue is in the name, 'local' leagues provide our clubs with a good standard of regular competitive sport close to campus, whether in Leicester or Leicestershire.
British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) and Events
You can represent 私房俱乐部 as a team or individual at regional, national and international levels through competitive structures such as British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS).
BUCS is the national governing organisation for Higher Education Sport. They deliver competitions in over 50 sports (everything from archery to ultimate frisbee) comprising of a busy league programme, knock-out tournaments and one-off events against other universities.
私房俱乐部sport supports a wide range of clubs to compete in BUCS leagues on Wednesday afternoons and Sundays, where clubs have the opportunity to travel home and away to represent 私房俱乐部. If you would like to be involved, please contact the relevant 私房俱乐部 sports club to sign up.
BUCS also run events that normally take place at weekends throughout the academic year across a variety of sports. See the . If you wish to be entered into a BUCS event, please contact 私房俱乐部.BUCS@dmu.ac.uk
Varsity
Each year, Varsity sees 私房俱乐部 take on the University of Leicester across a range of sports from American football to swimming, archery and rugby. Our University sports clubs battle it out, representing 私房俱乐部 in an attempt to win the bragging rights in Leicester!
The series is a fantastic opportunity to get behind 'Team 私房俱乐部', spectate, compete and cheer! All students and staff are welcome and encouraged to attend fixtures and support our clubs.
Find up-to-date information on the current Varsity series.
Strength and conditioning
私房俱乐部sport clubs also have the opportunity to access a team of dedicated strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches to aid their preparation for and performance in competition. Our S&C Coaches work with a number of 私房俱乐部 sports teams within the S&C suite at the Watershed to develop fitness and strength to boost their performances in training and competition, and also work on a one to one basis with all of our 私房俱乐部 talented student-athletes.
Find out more, keep up to date and also pick up training tips from our S&C Coaches on !
私房俱乐部sport Kit
私房俱乐部sport are proud to be working in association with Surridge Sport as our official team kit supplier to our competitive sports clubs when representing 私房俱乐部. To purchase additional personal kit please visit our .
If you have any questions, please contact 私房俱乐部.BUCS@dmu.ac.uk
