Join in. Sport and Wellbeing Contents Sports Facilities at Southampton 4 Fitness and Wellbeing 6 Swimming 8 Welcome to the University of Performance Sport 10 Activities 12 Southampton. Sport and Wellbeing Membership Scheme 14 Watersports at Southampton 16 are delighted to introduce you to the University Watersports Centre 19 Paddling 20 sports facilities at the University Sailing 21 Windsurfing 22 of Southampton where you can Developing Skills for Bigger Boats 23 Instructor Courses 24 enjoy a wide range of activities Essential Watersports Theory 25 Further Access to Boats 26 throughout the year. How to find the Sports Facilities 27 This brochure provides an overview of our facilities, membership, activities and events. For more detailed information visit our website at www.southampton.ac.uk/joinin Our programme enables you to make lifestyle choices to enhance your wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive range of courses and classes to suit your specific needs, including watersports, swimming and fitness. We work closely with the Union Southampton to support club activities and to ensure the success of interuniversity competitions. For more details about the Students’ Union visit www.unionsouthampton.org We strive to take care of all your sporting needs, so if you don’t see what you want or need, then come and talk to us. Our doors are always open. Disclaimer Sport and Wellbeing The University of Southampton will use all reasonable efforts to deliver advertised programmes and other If you are interested in joining a sports club or team, don’t services. All information is correct at miss the Student Groups Fayre in September. the time of going to print and is More information can be found at subject to change. www.unionsouthampton.org 2 3 Sports Facilities at Southampton Indoor Facilities Outdoor Facilities Jubilee Sports Centre Wide Lane Sports Grounds 150-station Fitness Suite 2 Floodlit Synthetic Turf Pitches 25m 6-lane Swimming Pool 20 Grass Pitches 8-court Sports Hall 8 Floodlit Tennis Courts Sports Injuries Clinic 26 Changing Rooms Indoor Cycling Studio Car/Coach Parking Level 1 Students’ Union University Watersports Centre The Mayflower Gym 4-court Sports Hall Boathouse 4 Squash Courts Classroom Non-Members Martial Arts Studio Indoor Rifle/Archery Range Jubilee Sports Centre Members of the University and local community who do Indoor Bouldering Wall Access to River Itchen not wish to join the Sport and Wellbeing Membership Monday to Sunday 07:00–22:00 Glen Eyre Halls Avenue Campus Scheme can pay a non-member guest fee for selected Bank Holidays 08:00–20:00 activities, including swimming, racket/ball sports, and Glen Eyre Gym – 15 Station Fitness Suite 2 Tennis Courts fitness classes. The guest fee varies per activity – please Open every day, excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Easter Sunday. 1 Squash Court see our website for further information. Non-members Partnership Facilities* are not able to use the Fitness Suites. Non-members are Students’ Union Facilities Wessex Lane Halls The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex also not able to access the Active Nation facilities other Monday to Sunday 08:00–22:00 Connaught Gym – 12 Station Fitness Suite than as a member of public. Bitterne Leisure Centre The Students’ Union Facilities will be closed on Bank Holidays and Wide Lane Sports Grounds Hire of Sports Facilities University closure days. Chamberlayne Leisure Centre Team Southampton Gym – Strength and Indoor Sports Halls, the Swimming Pool and Wide Lane Wide Lane Sports Ground Conditioning Facility Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre Sports Grounds are available to hire for events. These superb facilities are available all year round for events Monday to Friday 08:00–22:00 Sports Performance Centre (available to TASS Athletics Track ranging from a friendly game of football, to a fair, or an Saturday and Sunday 08:00–18:00 and Bursary athletes only) Dry Ski Slope international competition. Team Southampton Gym Pavilion For Sports Facility bookings contact: Sport and Wellbeing is responsible for running the sports facilities at the Meeting Rooms University of Southampton. Email: [email protected] Monday to Friday 08:00–21:45 Mayflower Gym *Facilities provided in partnership with Active Nation. Members must Telephone: +44 (0)23 8059 6878. register a “Consent to Share” with Sport and Wellbeing in order to access Saturday and Sunday 09:00–17:00 60 Station Fitness Suite these facilities. Please see our website for more information. This offer is available for Students and Staff only. Wide Lane Sports Ground and Team Southampton Gym will be Studio Sports Facility Opening Times closed on Bank Holidays and University Closure Days. Use of Sports Facilities Mayflower Gym Glen Eyre and Connaught Gyms Our Membership Scheme includes access to the sports facilities, details can be found on pages 14/15. Courts, Monday to Friday 07:00–22:00 Monday to Sunday 07:00–22:00 pitches and courses must be booked in advance. Saturday and Sunday 09:00–21:00 Terms and Conditions can be found on our website. Disclaimer Standard opening times may vary during University holidays and closure days. The Sports Halls will be closed during the University Exam Periods and from time to time for necessary maintenance. 4 5 Fitness and Wellbeing Fitness Team Southampton Gym The 150-station fitness suite in the Jubilee Sports Centre A dedicated strength and conditioning facility is designed for those who wish to keep fit and healthy. A located at our Wide Lane Sports Ground. The gym wide selection of cardio and resistance machines, free offers a multifunctional place with a variety of free weights and functional training equipment is available. weights catering for team training sessions and Olympic lifting. Open to everyone with a valid Sport and Our classes offer an enjoyable way to keep fit The Mayflower Gym, newly built in 2015, offers over Wellbeing membership. 60 stations plus a range of free weights & a class area. This facility is a show site for SportsArt who provide Fitness assessment our fitness suite equipment, featuring digital display Personal training Fitness classes Fitness Assessment sessions are aimed at all levels of equipment and interactive media. participant, from elite athletes to those new to exercise. Through Delta Nutrition & Fitness we offer one-to- Sport and Wellbeing run a varied fitness class programme. The assessment will measure: one Personal Training sessions. The trainers are highly Booking is required for all classes. You may be excluded Free inductions qualified with a wealth of experience and are passionate from the class if you cannot show your valid Sport and Fitness inductions – those who have no recent – cardiovascular fitness (VO2 max) about helping you get the most from your workout, Wellbeing card. Classes run throughout the year. During experience of using fitness equipment have the option of – grip strength and flexibility whatever your personal training goals. Sessions can be exam periods and student holidays a reduced Fitness attending a free group induction. You will be shown how purchased as a one off, or in blocks of five or ten. Class Timetable will take place. to get started on all of the machines with a tutorial on – height and weight machine function. Experienced gym users do not need to Fitness during pregnancy We have a range of classes on offer including Aerobics, – blood pressure attend an induction but will be required to sign a health Pregnancy can be a difficult time as your body changes. Circuits, Insanity and Studio Cycling. A full list and timings commitment statement. – body fat We can provide a specific programme of exercise to suit can be found on the website www.southampton.ac.uk/joinin Free weight inductions – those who are new to working – metabolic rate all levels of fitness. This could include a one-to-one pilates * Additional charges may apply with free weights can choose to book onto a free weight session or personal training to meet your requirements. – lean muscle mass We also offer a weekly *Pre-Natal Fitness Class. Book a induction. These are offered free of charge to those Customers wishing to attend the free Fitness Classes free consultation to discuss your needs. holding valid Sport & Wellbeing membership. Conducted – water levels and hydration status require an adult Sport and Wellbeing membership. in small groups these sessions will introduce you to free Physiotherapy and massage weight training and teach safe lifting techniques. Fitness Programming A friendly, informal consultation will highlight your At Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy we offer the services of For full details of inductions, including booking availability, strengths and weaknesses and an exercise programme dedicated, qualified and experienced Physiotherapists please contact the Jubilee Sports Centre reception. will be designed for your own personal benefit with a and Swedish, Sports and Remedial Massage Therapists follow-up practical session in the gym. to assist in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and Halls of Residence fitness suites rehabilitation of a variety of complex musculoskeletal Fitness Suites are located at Glen Eyre, Connaught and and sporting injuries. At Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy Mayflower Halls of Residence. These are open to all those you can be sure that the treatment you receive will be with valid Sport and Wellbeing membership. Please individualised and of the utmost quality. note that no parking is available at the Halls of Residence fitness facilities. For more information, including prices, check our website at: www.southampton.ac.uk/joinin 6 7 Swimming Swimming pool opening times Jubilee Swimming Academy Swimming sessions are available every day of the The Jubilee Swimming Academy (JSA) offers a wide week. Each session includes lanes for slow, medium range of services for all age groups including: children and fast swimmers. Timetables are subject to change and adult group swimming lessons, private one-to-one throughout the academic year.