Sports Teams are those who represent the Union in the British Universities Sports Association
league programme.
Teams are selected by a trial system at the start of the academic year and then train and play weekly from October to mid-May.
In return for a membership fee, the Union provides all players with playing kit, coaching by qualified coaches, transport to and from training and matches, match officials and first aiders at home fixtures, a comprehensive insurance policy and as much administrative support as needed.
Later in the season, there may be a chance of selection for Welsh and/or British Universities, depending on how good you are!
| Men's Sports Teams | Women's Sports Teams |
|---|---|
| Basketball 1sts | Football |
| Basketball 2nds | Hockey 1sts |
| Football 1sts | Hockey 2nds |
| Football 2nds | Netball 1sts |
| Football 3rds | Netball 2nds |
| Football 4ths | Netball 3rds |
| Football 5ths | Netball 4ths |
| Gaelic Football | Rugby Union |
| Golf | |
| Hockey | |
| Rugby Union 1sts | |
| Rugby Union 2nds | |
| Rugby League | |
| Squash 1sts | |
| Squash 2nds | |
| Volleyball | |
SPORTS CLUBS
Clubs, via elected student committees, organise their own activities, be it weekly training, trips or competitions, with support and supervision from the Student Activities office.
Some club activities may be familiar to you, some may be completely new. Whatever your level of experience, all the clubs will welcome you and make sure you know the ropes (or paddles) in no time. All clubs train or practice at least once a week, with some entering local leagues or Welsh and British Universities competitions. Notable recent successes in these events are the Karate Club, whose members gained five individual golds and the men's team gold in the 2002 Welsh Universities competition.
Some clubs, especially the watersport clubs, have special prior requirements, such as swim tests, that you will have to complete before you join. Check out the individual club pages for more details.
SPORTS CLUBS FOR 06/07
Climbing, Futsal, Karate, Scientific Diving, Ski and Snowboard, Swimming and Waterpolo, Trampolining.