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We help run over 80 recognised university sports clubs in addition to a plethora of individual, independent college clubs and teams. From the biggest team sports that you may wish to continue from your school endeavours to completely new and different activities that you could try - Oxford offers all the opportunities. Continue your hobby, augment your career or fall in love with a completely new sport - our accessible, supportive and diverse system facilitates both. Alongside Oxford's formidable academic stature is an enviable sporting record. We are one of the top sporting institutions in the country, with over 50 teams competing in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues weekly and represented at most BUCS competitions. Oxford University v Cambridge University Varsity fixtures are the oldest rivalries in the world and most sports compete. Rugby Union and Rowing Varsity attract global attention. Recreationally, fitness enthusiasts or those wishing to embark on a new health regime can take advantage of the PULSE gym situated at our Iffley Road hub. Student memberships are the cheapest you'll find in the area. For talented athletes the Sports Federation runs several scholarships for current students, and can provide grants to cover costs incurred in representing your country in fixtures or events. We are also a lead hub for the TASS scheme, with Reading University and Oxford Brookes partnering us. Oxford is also one of the MCCU Cricket Centres of Excellence linking up with Oxford Brookes University. Take a look at the University facilities available (in addition to many more college owned grounds and facilities)

Browse our website to find out more, and if you have any questions then please contact us

This is the time of year where athletes can get caught out.The issue is not that pre-season is hard. It should be hard a...
17/09/2026

This is the time of year where athletes can get caught out.

The issue is not that pre-season is hard. It should be hard at times. The issue is when the body has had very little exposure to training load over the summer, then suddenly gets hit with multiple sessions, more running, higher intensity, gym work and fixtures all at once.

That jump matters.

A better return to training comes from gradually building exposure. More running, more speed, more change of direction and more lifting should be layered in progressively rather than all pushed up at the same time.

Athletes should also pay attention to the basics. Session RPE, soreness, sleep, motivation and small niggles are all useful signals. None are perfect on their own, but together they help show whether training is being absorbed or just survived.

Coaches need to know what athletes have actually done over summer. Athletes need to be honest about where they are.

The goal is not to avoid hard work. The goal is to earn it.

28/08/2026

🚀 Applications Open! 🚀 (and closing soon!!!)

Are you acurrent Oxford student, or joining us this academic year, competing at the highest level in your sport? The Blues Performance Scheme offers tailored support to our highest performing athletes to help you excel in both your sport and your studies.

Athletes on the scheme gain access to:
✔️ 1-2-1 Strength & Conditioning support
✔️ Performance Nutrition
✔️ Sports Psychology
✔️ Subsidised Physiotherapy
✔️ Lifestyle support

📅 Application deadline: 16.00 1st September

To apply head to the Performance Sport page on our website and take the next step in your sporting journey. 💪

FITNESS FRENZY AUGUST Got bigger!We have now SEVEN new classes being added across Oxford University Sport and University...
30/07/2026

FITNESS FRENZY AUGUST Got bigger!
We have now SEVEN new classes being added across Oxford University Sport and University Club!

- New Instructors
- Extra Classes
- Partnering with Les Mills Virtual for members to stream from mobile from 1st August!

https://ups.deeep.link/ups-cwpGh

FITNESS FRENZY AUGUST!We have not one, not two, not even three but FOUR new classes being added to the timetable! Ran by...
26/07/2026

FITNESS FRENZY AUGUST!
We have not one, not two, not even three but FOUR new classes being added to the timetable! Ran by our new instructor Elysia (welcome Elysia to the team!) 😁🥳🙌
Scan the QR code to get the scoop on our freshly updated timetable.

Summer is where a lot of athletes either quietly build momentum or slowly drift away from the habits that support perfor...
02/07/2026

Summer is where a lot of athletes either quietly build momentum or slowly drift away from the habits that support performance.

The goal does not need to be a perfect programme. It needs to be a repeatable one.

Keep some strength work in. Keep some running, sprinting or change of direction exposure in. Keep one or two basic recovery habits in place.

That alone makes a big difference when training ramps back up later in the year.

The issue is rarely one missed session. The issue is doing very little for weeks, then trying to jump straight back into full training in September.

A simple summer plan, done consistently, beats a complicated one that never happens.

This week's recipe is a plant-rich chilli con carne, containing half the fibre you need for the day in one serving. Ser...
18/06/2026

This week's recipe is a plant-rich chilli con carne, containing half the fibre you need for the day in one serving.

Serve with rice and top with fresh coriander, a spoon of sour cream or Greek yoghurt (for extra protein) and a drizzle of lime for extra flavour.

Let us know if you try it in the comments 👇

11/06/2026

Your lower legs take a lot of load in sport.

They also lose capacity quickly when training volume drops.

This calf circuit helps maintain stiffness, strength, and spring.

That supports running, cutting, landing, and repeated change of direction.

Do 2–3 rounds.

* Single-leg calf raise — 12–15 reps each side
* Bent-knee calf raise — 12–15 reps each side
* Wall calf iso hold — 30 seconds each side
* Pogos — 20–30 contacts

Use full range on the calf raises.

Keep the pogo contacts light and quick.

The isometric hold builds tolerance.

The bent-knee work targets the soleus.

That muscle is a major contributor in running and field sports.

Let's bust some more myths about fuelling around training. What do we really need before exercise to help improve our pe...
08/06/2026

Let's bust some more myths about fuelling around training. What do we really need before exercise to help improve our performance?

05/06/2026

Trinity Term is demanding.

Train hard when you can.

Use small doses to keep the body ready.

This hamstring circuit helps maintain posterior chain strength.

That matters for sprinting, acceleration, jumping, and injury resilience.

Do 2–3 times per week.

* Single-leg hamstring bridge — 8–10 reps each side
* Hamstring walkouts — 6–8 reps
* Single-leg RDL reach — 8 reps each side
* Long-lever bridge hold — 20–30 seconds

Keep each rep controlled.

Feel the hamstrings working.

Do not rush the bridge or RDL work.

A short session can still support good training habits during busy weeks.

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