Development Fund
The UoM Sport Development Fund is an annual funding pot available for sport groups to bid in to throughout the academic year.
The purpose of the funding is to grow participation within sport groups. Guidance on what the fund can and cannot be used for is downloadable here UoM Sport Development Fund Final
Additional Funding and Support
There are a number of funds for sport groups to apply for as well as opportunities for individual students to access finance advice and support when needed.
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Sport FAQs
Can You Tell Me More About Sport Scholarships?
We offer a comprehensive package of support to high performing athletes. Our services will help you develop and excel across all aspects of your sporting and university life.
We pride ourselves on our person-centred approach, shaping your scholarship support based on your journey and your needs as an individual. Whether you have an existing support team (such as English Institute of Sport support) or need our expert practitioners to support your development, we work with you from the outset to coordinate support that matters, placing you at the very centre of all decisions.
If you are interested in our 2022-23 scholarship updates or general scholarship information visit our Scholarships Page
How Do I Join a Sport Club?
Where Do Sport Clubs Train?
Armitage – American Football, Badminton, Basketball, Football, Gaelic football, Hockey, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Korfball, Lacrosse, Netball, Rugby Union, Rugby League, Table Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee,Rowing
Sugden – Volleyball, Fencing, Badminton, Squash, Trampolining, Futsal,
MAC – Swimming, Waterpolo, Canoe
Off Campus: Tennis (Sports City), Athletics (Sports City), Boxing (Moss Side Fire Station), Rowing (Sale Canal), Cricket (Manchester Grammer School), Cue Sports (Rileys Manchester city centre), Cycling (Sports City Velodrome/Road), Golf (Trafford Golf Centre), Gymnastics (Manchester Academy of Gymnastics in Salford), Karate (Trinity Sports Centre), Mountaineering (Manchester Climbing Centre), Equestrian (John Shaw Equestrian centre Stretford), Sailing (West Kirby Sailing Club), Ski & snowboard (Chill Factor/Dry slopes Stoke/Castleford), Squash (The Northern, Didsbury)
How Much Does It Cost To Join a Sport Club?
Club memberships generally range from £50-130 for the year, this is for a x12 month membership. Clubs set their own membership prices, more can be found on their minisites.
Are There Any Free Sport Options?
We provide a time table of free entry level sport options for all members of the University community. To view our free sport timetable visit our Sporticipate page here.
Gyms & Fitness Class FAQs
Where Are The Gyms and How Much Do They Cost?
All information about gyms can be found on our facilities page here. It includes maps and pricing.
What Fitness Classes Do You Do?
We offer a range of fitness classes at a variety of locations to support you being active. We offer classes at the university Wellbeing Rooms, Armitage Sports Centre and online in addition to activities at our partner facilities at the Manchester Aquatics Centre and Sugden Sports Centre.
Dependant on the activity, sessions can be free to access, part of a membership or paid for sessions giving flexibility to choose when and where is right for you. To see what is happening, please checkout our timetables.
Find out more here.