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During Freshers Week Strathclyde Sports Union Clubs are putting on FREE taster sport sessions to all University of Strathclyde students. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or complete beginner, we have something for you! What better way to get into University life, than getting involved in student sport at Strathclyde.

Club come & try sessions will prodominantly be on Thursday 14th or Friday 15th September 2023. For sessions which are at our outdoor facilitiies at Stepps Playing Fields, and other external facilities, free transport will be provided. See the timetable below for details. All activities are led by students clubs so check out their individual social media pages for further details.

 

Sign up

To attend any of the club sessions, participants are required to sign up either at Sports Fair or contact the club directly. Club contacts and social media details can be found in the club directory section of the website. 

 

Timetable

Sport Date Time Location Transport/Notes
Archery Friday 15th Sept 2-4pm Strathclyde Sport, SH1  
Athletics & Cross Country

Wednesday 20th (Athletics)

Thursday 14th Sept (Cross Country)

5-6:30pm

3-4pm

Emirates Arena

Glasgow Green

 
Badminton Friday 15th Sept 8-10pm Strathclyde Sport, SH1 & SH2  
Basketball (M) Thursday 14th Septt 5-8pm Strathclyde Sport, SH1 & SH2  
Basketball (W) Thursday 14th Sept 8-10pm Strathclyde Sport, Sh2  
Boxing Monday 18th Septt 7-8:30pm Strathclyde Sport, Dance Studio  
Canoe Thursday 14th Sept 7.45-10pm Strathclyde Sport, Swimming Pool  
Cheerleading Thursday 14th Sept 9-1pm Strathclyde Sport, SSPE  
Cricket Friday 15th Sept 10-12pm Strathclyde Sport, SH1  
Curling Thursday 14th & Friday 15th Sept tbc Greenacres Ice Rink  
Dance Thursday 14th September 2-4pm Strathclyde Sport, Dance Studio  
Equestrian Thursday 14th Sept 2-4pm Busby Equestrian Centre

Transport: Please see club. Note: No trainers allowed – boots with a small heel must be worn

Fencing Thursday 14th Sept 2-4pm Strathclyde Sport, SH2  
Futsal (M) Friday 15th Sept 2-4pm Strathclyde Sport, SH2  
Futsal (W) Friday 15th Sept 12-2pm Strathclyde Sport, SH2  
Football (M) Thursday 14th Sept 11-3pm Stepps Playing Fields Free Transport: Leave Collins St 10:30, Return 15:15
Football (W) Thursday 14th Sept 3-5pm Stepps Playing Fields Free Transport: Leave Collins St 1:30, Return 16:15
Golf Thursday 14th Sept 2pm Golf It Glasgow  
Handball Thursday 14th Sept 12-2pm Strathclyde Sport, SH2  
Hockey (M) Thursday 14th Sept 4-6pm Stepps Playing Fields Free Transport: Leave Collins St 15:30, Return 18:15
Hockey (W) Thursday 14th Sept 2-4pm Stepps Playing Fields Free Transport: Leave Collins St 13:30, Return 16:15
Judo Thursday 14th Sept 6-8pm Strathclyde Sport, SSPE  
Karate Friday 15th Sept 7-9pm Strathclyde Sport, SSPE  
Kendo Friday 15th Sept 7:20-9:20pm Strathclyde Sport, Dance Studio  
Korfball Thursday 14th Sept 8-10pm Strathclyde Sport, SH1  
Lacrosse Thursday 14th Sept 12-2pm Stepps Playing Fields, Astro pitch Free Transport: Leave Collins St 11:30, Return 14:15
Mixed Martial Arts Thursday 14th Sept 8-10pm Strathclyde Sport, SSPE  
Mountain Biking Friday 15th Sept 12pm Cathkin Braes 9 seater leaving Collins Street at 1pm (for people without bikes), otherwise meet at Glasgow Green to cycle to location.
Mountaineering Wednesday 20th Sept 12:30-7pm Glasgow Climbing Centre Meet at Students' Union 40 minutes prior to session
Thursday 21st Sept 3-5pm Glasgow Climbing Centre Meet at Students' Union 40 minutes prior to session
Muay Thai Friday 15th Sept 5-7pm Strathclyde Sport, SSPE  
Netball Thursday 14th Sept 10-12pm Strathclyde Sport, Sh1 & SH2  
Powerlifting Friday 15th September 9:30-11:30am Stathclyde Sport, Weight Room, Platforms 7-10 2x 1 hour sessions, max capacity 12 each session.
Rowing Friday 15th & Saturday 16th Sept 12-4pm West Boat House Meet outside Students' Union
Rugby (M) Thursday 14th Sept 1-2:30pm Stepps Playing Fields Free Transport: Leave Collins St 12:30, Return 2:45pm
Rugby (W) Thursday 14th Sept 2:30-4pm Stepps Playing Fields Free Transport: Leave Collins St 2pm, Return 4:15pm
Sailing Thursday 14th Sept 9:30-5pm Bardowie Loch Meet at Collins St at 9:30am to depart by car/taxi
Snowsports Friday 15th Sept 12-3pm Bellahouston Ski Centre (G41 5BW) Free Transport: Leave Collins St 11:30, Return 15:15pm
Squash

Thursday 14th Sept 

Friday 15th Sept

3-5pm

4-5pm

Strathclyde Sport, Squash Courts Please wear non-marking shoes
Swimming Thursday 14th Sept 6:45-7:30pm Strathclyde Sport, Swimming Pool  
Table Tennis Thursday 14th Sept 12-2pm Strathclyde Sport, SH1  
Tennis Thursday 14th Sept 2-4pm Newlands Tennis Club  Free Transport: Leave Collins St 13:30, Return 16:30
Trampoline Friday 15th Sept 12-2pm Strathclyde Sport, SH1  
Triathlon Friday 15th Sept 5-6pm Strathclyde Sport, Swimming Pool  
Ultimate Frisbee Friday 15th Sept 6-8pm Strathclyde Sport, SH1 & SH2  
Volleyball Friday 15th Sept 4-6pm Sports Hall, SH1 & SH2  
Water Polo Friday 15th Sept 9:45-11:45am Strathclyde Sport, Swimming Pool  

Contact

For more information on each session check out sports club social media channels, or contact the Sport Programme Coordinator at  

ann.taylor@strath.ac.uk

 

 

 

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