Question about sport in Loughborough? Click here first before you ask.
Uni Sports Clubs:
The majority of sports are run by the AU
Athletic Union Clubs: http://www.lufbra.net/au/auclubs/
Some are run by Societies
Students Union Societies: http://www.lufbra.net/societies/socslist/
For either of these links, simply click on the sport you are interested in.
The training for most sports is intense. Expect to be committing 3 days a week to training and 1 to games MINIMUM.
IMS:
Is a competitive league between halls where "IMS Points" are awarded for wins.
The main sports teams (Rugby, Football, Netball, Hockey) are generally made up of those who have played before and either didn't make the uni team, or don't have the time for Uni Level sport.
The remainder of IMS sports tend to be taken less seriously and pretty much anyone can have a go.
You will never know if you're good enough unless you try.
"I've heard Loughborough is really sporty!/Will I fit in if I don't play a sport?/Is everyone there an Athlete?"
Loughborough is the top university in the country for sports. Fact.
This means that a lot of people here are high standard Athletes.
This doesn't mean that the majority are.
You will not be kicked out or ostracised for not playing a sport.
You will see people who will be 10 times fitter/stronger/bigger than you.
These people are (generally) human beings.
No-one will force you to play a sport.
You can go your whole 3/4 years here without playing a sport, and trust me, many people do just this.
What about gyms? I want to get massive/get fit/lose weight!!!
There are two Main Gyms on Campus, these are LUFS (loughborough university fitness suite) and Powerbase (known as Base)
LUFS
Normal gym.
Has a freeweights section
Selection of Resistance Machines
Stretching area
Treadmills, X-Trainers, Steppers, Bikes, etc
Sauna
Spa pool
Steam Room
POWERBASE
The professional athlete's gym of choice
Conditioning central
Split in to "Elite" and "Public" open times.
If you're not sure if you should be going here, you shouldn't.
There are also gyms in the Swimming Pool, Gymnastics Centre and HIPAC (HIgh Performance Athletics Centre) however these are for the users of those centres and you cant buy membership just to their gyms.
Off campus, there is a Council Run Leisure Centre, and a Fitness First, as well as a couple of other gyms.
Sounds awesome... how much?
Prices for Gym and Pool
Base £230 per year
LUFS £170 per year
Pool £105 per year, or £2.50 per session
Base and Pool £280
LUFS and Pool £225
The majority of sports are run by the AU
Athletic Union Clubs: http://www.lufbra.net/au/auclubs/
Some are run by Societies
Students Union Societies: http://www.lufbra.net/societies/socslist/
For either of these links, simply click on the sport you are interested in.
The training for most sports is intense. Expect to be committing 3 days a week to training and 1 to games MINIMUM.
IMS:
Is a competitive league between halls where "IMS Points" are awarded for wins.
The main sports teams (Rugby, Football, Netball, Hockey) are generally made up of those who have played before and either didn't make the uni team, or don't have the time for Uni Level sport.
The remainder of IMS sports tend to be taken less seriously and pretty much anyone can have a go.
You will never know if you're good enough unless you try.
"I've heard Loughborough is really sporty!/Will I fit in if I don't play a sport?/Is everyone there an Athlete?"
Loughborough is the top university in the country for sports. Fact.
This means that a lot of people here are high standard Athletes.
This doesn't mean that the majority are.
You will not be kicked out or ostracised for not playing a sport.
You will see people who will be 10 times fitter/stronger/bigger than you.
These people are (generally) human beings.
No-one will force you to play a sport.
You can go your whole 3/4 years here without playing a sport, and trust me, many people do just this.
What about gyms? I want to get massive/get fit/lose weight!!!
There are two Main Gyms on Campus, these are LUFS (loughborough university fitness suite) and Powerbase (known as Base)
LUFS
Normal gym.
Has a freeweights section
Selection of Resistance Machines
Stretching area
Treadmills, X-Trainers, Steppers, Bikes, etc
Sauna
Spa pool
Steam Room
POWERBASE
The professional athlete's gym of choice
Conditioning central
Split in to "Elite" and "Public" open times.
If you're not sure if you should be going here, you shouldn't.
There are also gyms in the Swimming Pool, Gymnastics Centre and HIPAC (HIgh Performance Athletics Centre) however these are for the users of those centres and you cant buy membership just to their gyms.
Off campus, there is a Council Run Leisure Centre, and a Fitness First, as well as a couple of other gyms.
Sounds awesome... how much?
Prices for Gym and Pool
Base £230 per year
LUFS £170 per year
Pool £105 per year, or £2.50 per session
Base and Pool £280
LUFS and Pool £225
Scroll to see replies
(ps, if any of you guys think i've missed something out, tell me, and i'll add it to the first post)
added section on the gyms on campus.
prices added.
Might wana add this, it's price list for all sports facilities.
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/sses/SDC/A5_Pricelist.pdf
And maybe the sports site.
http://sdc.lboro.ac.uk/index.php?cat_id=26&level=1
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/sses/SDC/A5_Pricelist.pdf
And maybe the sports site.
http://sdc.lboro.ac.uk/index.php?cat_id=26&level=1
You might also want to think about the Leisure Centre gym in town...
Abi24
does LUFS still have a sunbed btw?
I know they having a tanning booth, i'm not sure if they have a sunbed still.
Sunbed I think they do. My mate goes there for it
Abi24
Whats the deal with sticks/pads for IMS Field hockey? I don't know for definite if i'm going to be playing so don't wanna invest in pads or a posh new stick especially as money is tight right now, if the stuff is available to loan
Your hall may have some gear. People generally use their own stick, but you dont need fancy kit for IMS.
i'm a lifeguard
and i wondered how hard/easy it would be to get a job in the uni pool??
anyone know?
x
and i wondered how hard/easy it would be to get a job in the uni pool??
anyone know?
x
georgie-fenton
i'm a lifeguard
and i wondered how hard/easy it would be to get a job in the uni pool??
anyone know?
x
and i wondered how hard/easy it would be to get a job in the uni pool??
anyone know?
x
Next to impossible.
I've been trying all year.
Try Charnwood swimming pool. Although they were full last time i checked.
john_s
Does anyone know if it's possible to play tennis during the week and how much does it cost?
Will i have to bring me own raquet?
Will i have to bring me own raquet?
The courts are all available to hire. You need your own stuff and the cost is around £6 or £7 for an indoor court, about £3/£4 for outdoor.
ben_lee
I currently play rugby for my schools 1st 15, il be the first to admitt im not amazing, and my understanding is that the uni teams is very good, how many teams does the uni actually have? im not england standard so will i ever paly rugby again if i go here!!
thanks
ben
thanks
ben
The Uni has several teams (i think up to 4ths + freshers squad?)
However if you don't get on to the uni team you can play for your hall in the IMS league.
Quick Reply
Related discussions
- Official Uni of Loughborough Offer Holders Thread 2025 entry
- Management and Marketing Undergrad (Uni Choices)
- Official Loughborough University 2025 Applicant Thread
- Loughborough or Exeter for International Relations
- Trying to pick my 5 universities and need help!!!!
- Loughborough decision
- University Decision
- What is loughborough uni like
- Official Loughborough University - Applicant Thread 2024
- Leeds vs Loughborough university
- Bath or Loughborough Psychology
- psychology at loughborough
- Loughborough Sports Facilities
- Art foundation diploma for 2025 entry
- Accomodation
- Loughborough or Lancaster
- Best university for Sports management in the UK?
- Southampton vs Loughborough - psych/crim
- Got c in cs, will loughborough accept me for foundation year?
- Economics at Loughborough vs. University of Birmingham
Latest
Trending
Last reply 3 days ago
Official Uni of Loughborough Offer Holders Thread 2025 entryLast reply 3 weeks ago
Official Loughborough University - Accommodation Thread 2025Last reply 3 weeks ago
Official Loughborough University 2025 Applicant ThreadLast reply 2 months ago
How much do GCSE grades matter when applying for universities?
