About

We have a broad range of opportunities to get involved in athletics or cross country at The University of Manchester with everything from drop in sessions to high level university competition with our Athletics and Cross Country Club.

All the information you need to know about athletics and cross country should be here but if you do have any further questions, we would love to hear from you.

Sporticipate Sessions

Our recreational sport offer is entitled Sporticipate, and is the entry level programme for all students and staff at The University of Manchester.

All sessions, programmes and events are open to all abilities, specifically people who are new to the activity or complete beginners. All sessions provide equipment and the sessions are facilitated by the UoM Sport Workforce.

Sportcipate runs a full weekly drop in timetable, structured blocks of ‘Learn To’ coached sessions and regular large scale events. All are either free or at very low cost, which helps you stay fit and active during your time on campus.

Booking activities with friends

We have lots of availability across the day to play sports at our facilities across the city. You can book at our facilities at a time to suit you with a group of friends.

We have bookings for different activites at the Armitage Sports Centre or at Sugden Sports Centre giving you flexibility on when you play.  Facilities can be booked online for sessions but if you have any additional questions, you can contact the facilities for support.

Athletics 

The UoM Athletics Club offers an encouraging and extremely welcoming environment for athletes of all abilities to train and compete for the University. We like to think of ourselves as more of a family, valuing a huge social aspect in our training, socials and competition.

Our Great Coaches Eric and Geoff (Athletics and Cross Country) enable athletes to improve and excel in various disciplines or simply to improve your fitness and overall health.

Cross Country Club

The Cross Country Club caters for all levels of experience and running abilities. We welcome members to attend training sessions held throughout the week with competition highlights including the BUCS Championships as well as various other locations across the UK. Regular socials are used to unwind and get to know new members.