Sporting Life
The sporting opportunities available to you as a student are very extensive and extremely varied. There are a total of 55 sports clubs affiliated to the Sports Union. Clubs cater for all standards, whether you are an experienced and successful athlete, a recreational participant, or a complete beginner. In fact, coming to University is one of the best opportunities for you to try new, diverse and sometimes unusual sports. In addition to our sports clubs, the Sports Union run many events throughout the year, in which you are encouraged to participate. These include the very popular football intra-mural leagues and one day events all are outlined later in the Sports Union Events section.
Sport doesn't only provide a welcome break from your studies; it also has an equally popular and extensive social aspect. As a member of a sports club you not only participate in your chosen sport, but also have the opportunity to meet many new people and make new friends. Most clubs regularly socialise after training and events, in addition to which the Sports Union organises various sports nights throughout the year at nightclubs in the city, which are always very lively events and allow all our different clubs to party together.
For further information on this, drop into the Sports Union Office (Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road) or e-mail the President for sport pres.sport@abdn.ac.uk.
