Representing the university at sport

Sport and physical activity

Serious about sport? Discover opportunities to represent the university in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS).

Train and play in a high quality environment, working with a range of highly qualified and credible coaches in our excellent sporting facilities.

If you are a high performer we offer a sports scholarship. If you are on an NGB talent pathway and are part of the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) we are a delivery centre and you can receive support services whilst studying with us.

Represent us by taking part in a BUCS sport

Are you competing at a high level within your sport? If it’s a BUCS Sports or BUCS Para Sport then you could be a part of our winning teams.

Our BUCS teams are a great way to make friends and have fun, whilst showing off your sporting skills at a high level. From weekly fixtures to cup competitions, it’s the perfect way to feed your competitive spirit.

Be part of our winning team in one of our sports listed below:

Interested in joining a sports club?

If you're looking for a team or club to compete with, the Students' Union have a host of clubs that play both competitively in BUCS and just for fun.

Explore the Students' Union sports clubs

Focal sports

We place extra investment into a number of key focal sports. If you’re talented in one of these areas or a BUCS sport, then you may be eligible for a sports scholarship. Awards range up to £5,000 cash support, plus various packages of support and benefits.

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Rugby league
Netball
Men's basketball
Women's basketball

Sports Scholarship

Are you a talented individual competing at high level within your sport? Then you may be eligible for a fantastic scholarship opportunity.

Sports Scholarship
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Our sport facilities

Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre
Sports arena

Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

We are one of only 37 delivery sites across the country to be recognised by Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS). This is for our performance sport delivery and reputation.

We have extensive experience working in professional clubs and supporting elite performance. We have partnerships with Preston North End FC, Wigan Warriors RLFC, Blackburn Rovers LFC, and the English Institute for Sport, to name but a few.

We create personalised wrap-around support for our assigned TASS athletes. This support is central to enhancing each athlete’s sporting and academic needs. Core services include lifestyle support, strength, and conditioning, physiotherapy, nutrition, and psychology.

Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme