Sports Facilities

The Sport and Fitness Department are a dedicated team of fitness industry professionals, led by Laurie Nettleton. The team is located in the Sports Hall. You can contact the staff  by telephone on 01484 472093 or e-mail Laurie or Sports Team where all enquiries concerning Sport and Fitness at the University can be answered.

Sports Hall

The Sports Hall building is the venue for most of our Sport and Fitness activities and it is conveniently located on campus just adjacent to Brunswick building.

The Sports Hall Building accommodates a Fitness Centre, a Free Weights Room, 2 squash courts, a main sports hall and 2 spacious changing rooms with showering facilities.

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Sports Hall Activities and Bookings

There are a multitude of regular activities that take place in the Sports Hall. Fitness classes, martial arts, team sports, there is something for everyone to try.

Download the current Sports Hall Activity Timetable here.

Students and staff can book space in the Sports Hall on a casual or regular basis. All Sports Hall bookings must be made in person at the Sports Hall Reception however squash court bookings can be made by telephone on the number listed above or by e-mail. For all regular bookings we request that a booking form must be completed and payment made in advance.

Download the Sports Hall Tariffs here.

Fitness Classes

We offer a range of classes to suit all abilities, from only £2 per session. Make it part of your new years health routine to attend one every week. Please follow this link for the current class schedule.

Why not try our successful Spinning class - the ultimate calorie burner indoor cycle session! Please follow this link to class descriptions

All classes and Instructors may be subject to change.

Fitness Centre

The Fitness Centre is equipped with a great range of TechnoGym cardiovascular and resistance machines.

Fitness Centre Opening Times

Student Membership at £10 per month

Staff annual membership only £130 per year or £11.50 per month through payroll

Staff Summer Fitness is now available at £35 for 3 months

PAY AS YOU GO: only £3.00 per session

Please follow this link for fitness centre tariffs

Free Weights Suite

The free weights suite is included in a Fitness Centre membership. Pay as You Go customers can also access this suite. It incorporates everything needed to develop a highly muscular physique.

For all memberships we require that you fill in an application form, please select yours from the following links: -

A PAR-Q (pre exercise medical questionnaire) must be completed and attached to all membership applications.

Student Application Form

Staff Application form

Staff can pay for their annual Fitness Centre membership fees in 12 monthly installments of £11.50 (inc VAT). Simply complete an Application Form, Medical Questionnaire and the Payment Agreement form, return these to the Sports Hall. Payments will be taken from you by payroll each month for twelve months only.

Staff Payment Agreement form

Associate/ Alumni Membership Form

Sports Teams and Sports Clubs

The University has numerous Sports Teams, and we encourage you to join in and be a part of them. Joining information can be obtained from the Students' Union.

Staff Netball

New Staff Netball group. Sessions are on Wednesdays 4.45pm to 6pm and are free. We welcome all levels of ability, so why not give it a go, even if you haven't played since school. Please contact Laurie for more information.

Squash Ladder

We run a successful squash ladder with 30 people at present, the ladder is semi competitive and is a great way of meeting other squash players and developing your game. We have all abilities on the ladder at the moment, if you would like to join then click on this link and register.

Tennis

Students can access Huddersfield Lawn Tennis and Squash Club throughout the summer, please contact the Sports Hall for details.

Swimming

Swimming pools are available at venues across Kirklees, the nearest pool is at Huddersfield Sports Centre. Information is available from Kirklees Active Leisure.

Football

Students can use the University Sports Hall for indoor football and they should book the University Astroturf Pitch at Storthes Hall when they want to play outdoors. For further information please contact Laurie or telephone on 01484 472093.

Running

There are a number of opportunities for students and staff to run as part of a group. Students will have the opportunity to join the Athletics club and train twice weekly at Leeds Road playing fields 6.30pm to 8.00pm and staff should contact the Sports hall office for further details.

Competitive Sport

Huddersfield Giants

The University is a partner of the Huddersfield Giants. Students and Staff can therefore purchase tickets at discounted rates for home fixtures at the Galpharm Stadium. Tickets available from University Shops.

Huddersfield Town F.C

The University have strong links with Huddersfield Town F.C. The club operates a very successful football academy based at Leeds Road Playing Fields.

University Rugby Union linked with Huddersfield Rugby Club

The University Rugby Union team play at the YMCA (Salendine Nook). Talented players should make themselves known to the club as playing opportunities are available. Please e-mail Laurie for further details.