University Of Leicester Sport & Active Life

Need a break from revision? Nothing like a trip to the gym de-stress during exam time. Discover great facilities and a welcoming environment right here on campus.
http://www.le.ac.uk/sport-2019

Leicester Town & Gown 10K | Victoria Park, Leicester - Sunday 17th March.
Sign up here townandgown10k.com/leicester/ to join the @uniofleicester team and go head to head with DMU to see who can get the most participants.
Here's a reminder of who won it last year 👀 @ Victoria Park, Leicester

Fancy a break from revision? Want to de-stress during this Exam period? Want to get more active?
Then come and give Let's Do Leicester a try, lots of sessions available for free!

We are very excited about Christmas being just a couple of weeks away, because that means there's only 3 months until the 3rd Leicester Town & Gown, which takes place in Victoria Park, right next to campus, on 17 March 2019! Has anyone asked Santa for a place? If he needs a reminder, you can sign up here https://www.townandgown10k.com/leicester/ .
As a student at the University of Leicester, please select the ‘join the team’ option and click us on the drop down. The largest University team will win a huge shiny trophy!
Please contact townandgown10k@musculardystrophyuk.o rg if you have any questions.

Victoria Park @parkrunUK, Leicester!
📅3 years ago Sport & Active Life decided to support a brand a new weekly 5k Park Run on Victoria Park, every Saturday at 9am.
It has gone from strength to strength as you can see via the photo below!
... If you want to get involved please do here: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/leicestervictor ia/
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📣Parking Notice for Wednesday 28th November 2018 📣
Due to the Royal Visit the Danielle Brown Sports Centre Car Park will only be accessible to facility users on Wednesday and no traffic will be allowed in or out between 1:30pm - 4:30pm.
Members must have their ID card or risk being turned away by Security/Police!

Santa Run 🎅🏼 | Sunday 2nd December 2018
With Christmas just around the corner we thought we would help get you into the Christmas Spirit with our annual Santa Run.
More information can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/210322302 3032026/?ti=icl

#BUCSThisGirlCan - UV ZUMBA
Our last event of the week is not to be missed as we light up the Charles Wilson to deliver you - UV Zumba.
We have t-shirts, paints, headbands, wristbands available for you.
... Just arrive ready to Zumba the night away at 5:30pm!
See you there!
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Another couple of sessions as part of our #BUCSThisGirlCan today!
We have on today;
Boxercise 🥊🥊 at Charles Wilson Sports Hall.
... Learn To Lift (Lower Body)🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️ at Danielle Brown Sports Centre!
Come along and get involved 🙌
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#BUCSThisGirlCan | we have our first sessions taking place today.
We have two fantastic PIYO sessions 🧘‍♀️and our brand new ‘learn how to lift’ class🏋️‍♀️.
All are FREE and open for all females at the University. All equipment provided and no sign up needed.

#BUCSThisGirlCan | a gentle reminder that our sessions get underway tomorrow.
It couldn’t be easier to get involved with no sign up required, no cost associated and all equipment provided. All you have to do is turn up 🙌

#BUCSThisGirlCan Week | 19th - 23rd November 2018.
We have a variety of FREE, turn up and get involved sessions over next week.
These sessions are for females only as part of the #BUCSThisGirlCan week!
... See you there! 💁‍♀️🧘‍♀️💃
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‪❌ Lets Do Leicester - Fridays Charles Wilson Sessions Cancelled ❌‬
‪Unfortunately due to the Open Day taking place in the Charles Wilson Sports Hall the following sessions have been cancelled:‬
‪Basketball 2-4pm‬... ‪Table Tennis 5-6pm‬ ‪Indoor Football 6-7pm.‬
‪We apologise for any inconvenience caused.‬
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The Big 3 will take to the court this Wednesday in Cup week. Teams 1, 2, and 3 will be looking to build on the clubs success last year where the 3's made it through to the finals of the cup. Your support is needed....don't miss out!

Why not spend your Monday evening doing something different and show your support for the Men's 1st as they compete against Cambridge 2nds this coming Monday!

Their may be some sore #TeamLeicester bodies out there from yesterdays @BUCSsport fixtures.
Which is why we now have specific recovery session available for you at the Danielle Brown Sports Centre (Campus).
Ease away those aches and pains and get ready for next week!

Round 1 of the Cup and Trophy Weeks kick off on the 24th October with some not to be missed games! We've selected some fixtures that ares one's to watch, so grab your friends and show your support to the Team Leicester clubs in action.
All Basketball games will take place Morningside Arena Leicester
All Rugby Union and Lacrosse games till take place Stoughton Road Playing Fields

Interested in representing the University of Leicester at @BUCSsport Competitions?
We have a wide range of individual sports in which you can get involved in at @BUCSsport level, so if you have competitive experience then please do get in touch - teamleicester@le.ac.uk!