Sports - getting active and keeping fit
Sport & Well-being provides top-quality facilities and professional advice for beginners and experienced competitors - don't miss out while you're here.
We have everything you need to enjoy sport & Well-being at Teesside - whether you are an elite athlete competing at international level, or you just want to try a new sport, volunteer or look after your health.
Sports membership
Take advantage of all the sports facilities by joining the Sports membership scheme. Come to the Sport & Well-being stand in The Hub to sign up for your sports membership on Sunday 23 September and receive £10 discount on the annual fee (pay by card, cash or cheque).
More details about the sports membership
Local amenities
Off campus you can enjoy our 60-acre Saltersgill Sports Ground (Football, Rugby and Gaelic Football), the River Tees Water Sports Centre for rowing, canoeing and kayaking and the nearby Tees Barrage, which has a world class white water rafting course. Middlesbrough Cycle Circuit, Billingham Forum Ice Skating Arena and the Neptune Swimming Pool.
Sports clubs
You name it - we probably do it. We support a wide range of sports clubs - everything from snow sports to volleyball.
All abilities are welcome - you may want to join one of the teams that compete at local, regional, national and inter-departmental level.
More details about our sports clubs
Campus sport
We offer a wide range of participation activities for you to enjoy whilst you are studying at Teesside. Most of the activities are on Campus during times when you have social time. The aim of the activities is to give you the best University experience possible, help you make new friends and help you try new sports or activities.
More details about campus sport
Performance sport
If you are an elite athlete or aspiring elite athlete we have the support you need at Teesside.
More details about performance sport
Volunteer sport
We want to help you stand out and be noticed when applying for jobs. What better way to do that than to gain valuable skills, experience and qualifications through volunteering in sport?
More details about volunteer sport
What's on
During Welcome week you can come along and try out some new sports.
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday 24 September 2012 | Badminton 5.00pm - 7.00pm (Olympia) Climbing 5.00pm - 7.00pm (Olympia Climbing Wall) |
| Tuesday 25 September 2012 | Ultimate Frisbee 5.00pm - 7.00pm (Olympia) Climbing 5.00pm - 7.00pm (Olympia Climbing Wall) |
| Wednesday 26 September 2012 | Rounders 5.00pm - 7.00pm (Olympia) Climbing 5.00pm - 7.00pm (Olympia Climbing Wall) |
| Thursday 27 September 2012 | Dance 5.00pm - 7.00pm (Olympia) Climbing 5.00pm - 7.00pm (Olympia Climbing Wall) |
| Friday 28 September 2012 | Touch Rugby League 5.00pm - 7.00pm (Olympia) Climbing 5.00pm - 7.00pm (Olympia Climbing Wall) |
Showcase sporting event
Come along on Sunday 7 October to find out about Sport & Well-being, try some new sports or just come along to meet new people and enjoy a unique UV paint Sporting Experience and BBQ.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11.00am - 1.00pm | Netball (Olympia Sports Hall) |
| 1.00pm - 3.00pm | 7-a-side Football (Olympia AstroTurf) |
| 3.00pm - 4.00pm | Zumba (Brittan Building Sports Hall) |
| 4.00pm - 5.00pm | Nike Training Club (Brittan Building Sports Hall) |
| 6.00pm - 8.00pm | Raveminton (Glow in the dark Badminton - Lights Off, UV Paint & Music On) (Olympia Sports Hall) |
| 11.00am - 5.00pm | Climbing Wall (TBC) |


