UoM Sport

Stop filming Barnabee 🙅
Join the Purplewave instead 💜✅

There’s only a few tickets left so hurry! Head over to our link in bio and join UoM Sport’s main participation event!

🎯 VARSITY DARTS INTERVIEW DROP! 💥�Ahead of tomorrow’s big fixture, we sat down with one of our darts players to chat all things varsity. And the conversation was … flowing?
So… are we taking the W in darts tomorrow? 👀
💜 COMMENT A PURPLE HEART IF YOU BACK UNI OF MANCHESTER! 💜

🔥 VAR-SI-TY TIME! 🔥
�You’ve had your say… and the public vote is IN 👀
�💛 UoM takes the win in our counter poll! 🐝
But it’s far from over 👇
�🏆 Current score: 6–2 to UoM - can MMU mount a comeback? 👀💥

⚠️ Armitage & Platt Lane site passes are now SOLD OUT and the venues are at capacity.
�But don’t worry - you can still catch the action across our other varsity sites! 🙌Tickets linked in bio

🏐 And don’t miss the Volleyball Finale at Platt Lane - tickets still available!
�Grab yours and be part of the energy! 🎟️🔥

Who’s taking the crown this year? Drop your predictions below 👇💬
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💦 Make a splash with UoM Swimming! �Whether you’re chasing PBs or just love being in the water, UoM Swimming is the place to be. Training, community, competitions, and loads of fun - all levels welcome.

What an electric start to Manchester Varsity!
The energy has been unreal, and we’re only just getting started. American Football is up next, and it’s shaping up to be a huge one. Be there, support your Uni team on 22 March at 3pm, at the Armitage Centre.

🎟 Tickets still available for all 25 March fixtures — FREE.

🏐 Volleyball finale tickets on sale now — grab yours while you can.

🔥 Be part of a Varsity like no other.

🌸 🤸‍♀️🏋️‍♂️Spring gains loading… 🏋️‍♂️🤸‍♀️🌸

Unlimited gym access, personalised support & 60+ fitness classes.
Feel good, move more, stress less.
No joining fee ‼️

Join now → Let’s smash spring together 💪

➡️ Sign up today
➡️ Start your spring reset
➡️ Grab your membership and get moving

🏏VARSITY CRICKET INTERVIEW DROP! 💥
We strapped one of our cricket lads into a period simulator… then quizzed him on all things cricket. For every wrong answer?
👉 Pain level: UP.
Spoiler: he did not stay calm under pressure 👀🔥
Watch our cricket squad deliver unreal energy, huge performances and some seriously crowd‑pleasing moments. This year they’re locked in for sharp shots, smart play, and a full‑force push to bring that Varsity point home for UoM 💛🏏
So… are we taking the W in cricket this year? 👀
💜 COMMENT A PURPLE HEART IF YOU BACK UNI OF MANCHESTER! 💜

Day in the life of our Sport Sabbatical Officer 💼

From championing student sport, leading campaigns, supporting teams & clubs, shaping/delivering activity programmes, to representing the student voice across the University - this role puts you at the heart of student life at Manchester.
�It’s fast‑paced, impactful and no two days are the same. 🔥

If you’re passionate about sport, love working with people, and want to create real change for students…
�➡️ This could be your next big move.

Applications are now open!�Tap the link in our bio to apply. 📲✨

Got questions about the role?�💌 Email [email protected]�📩 Or drop us a DM - Meg’s right here behind the account!

It’s University Mental Health Day 💜
�Your brain is built to feel better when you move - and sport is one of the most powerful tools we have.

From dopamine and serotonin to BDNF (your brain’s own fertiliser), exercise strengthens the pathways that boost mood, focus, connection and resilience.
�Just 30 minutes is enough to kick‑start the chemical cascade.

Move your body, and your brain literally builds better pathways. 🧠➡️🏃‍♀️✨
�Sport changes your mind - not just your muscles.

➡️ Check out Active Manchester offers and get active today!
�Your future self (and your brain) will thank you.