Ways to stay active over the Christmas break

UoM Sport are committed to the health and wellbeing of all students and staff, and so in light of the festive break we will be doing everything possible to inspire you over the holiday period to help keep you active! 

Be Active Classes

Our class timetable runs until 21 December 2022 then restarts in the New Year. In the meantime why not access our free online sessions through the UoM Sport YouTube channel over the festive season.

Get a head start and sign up for Be Active classes for 2023! Check out the timetable here and book online on the UoM Sport website.

Running and walking groups

There are still a number of ways that you can stay healthy and active. If you would like to get out for a walk or run and plan your exercise for 2023, then take a look at the resources below:

• The University group MCRstrollers
• Find out more about Ramblers
• Tap into the GM Walking festival routes.
• Find out where you can run with RunTogether

Our facilities

You can still visit our sports facilities during the festive break. Find out more about our festive opening hours:

Armitage Centre

• 19 December – 7 am – 6 pm
• 20 December – 22 December 2022 – 7 am – 10.30 pm
• 23 December – 2 January 2023 – Closed
• 3 January – 7 am – 10.30 pm 

For any further queries, please contact armitagecentre@manchester.ac.uk.

Sugden Sports Centre

• 19 – 23 December 2022 7 am – 7 pm
• 24 – 27 December 2022 – Closed
• 28 – 30 December 2022  8 am – 4 pm
• 31 December 2022 – 2 January 2023 – Closed
• 3  January – 7 am – 10.30 pm

BUCS Universal Gym

Students can access the Universal Gym network through BUCS Universal Gym. This allows students with a university gym membership to access facilities across the UK throughout the year.

To find out more visit the BUCS Universal Gym site.

Festive advent and giveaways

Keep an eye on our UoM 25 Days of Advent to keep you inspired during the break.
Discover our fabulous giveaways in our 12 days of Christmas, starting 25 December 2022.

Don’t miss out, follow us on social.

PurpleWave events for 2023

Take advantage of the fantastic PurpleWave programmes and events that staff, students, and the wider UoM community can access. One of the most exciting of these will be the PurpleWave 10k and half marathon. The next events are:

• February 2023 – Roller Disco
• 1 March 2023 – 2.5/5km Run, Platt Fields Park
• 21 May 2023 – 10k and Half Marathon

Start now and set yourself a challenge for 2023 by registering here.

Yoga and gong bath retreat

Come and enjoy a great day of Yoga, relaxation, and socialising. You will have the opportunity to participate in three styles of Yoga, Iyengar for healthy backs, Yin Yoga, and Vinyasa flow Yoga. 

Book your place by registering here.

We would like to wish all of the UoM community a happy and healthy 2023!