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Cambridge University Sports Centre is a state-of-the-art sports facility located in the heart of Cambridge University, near the River Cam and King's College, Cambridge. The centre is used by students, staff, and members of the local community, including those from Peterhouse, Cambridge, Girton College, Cambridge, and Newnham College, Cambridge. It is also a popular venue for events and competitions, hosting teams from University of Oxford, Imperial College London, and University College London. The centre's facilities and services are designed to support the health and wellbeing of users, with input from experts at Addenbrooke's Hospital and the University of Cambridge Department of Medicine.

Introduction

The Cambridge University Sports Centre is a key part of the university's commitment to promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles, as outlined in the University of Cambridge Strategic Plan. The centre offers a wide range of sports and activities, including football, basketball, tennis, and swimming, as well as classes in yoga, Pilates, and dance. Users of the centre include students from Trinity College, Cambridge, St John's College, Cambridge, and Emmanuel College, Cambridge, as well as staff from Cambridge University Library and the Cambridge University Press. The centre is also used by local sports teams, including the Cambridge United Football Club and the Cambridge Rugby Club, which have links to Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints.

History

The Cambridge University Sports Centre was opened in 2013, following a major investment by Cambridge University and support from Sport England and the National Lottery. The centre was designed by David Morley Architects, who also worked on the London 2012 Olympic Games and the Manchester Aquatics Centre. The centre's construction was managed by Kier Group, which has also worked on projects for University of Oxford, Imperial College London, and King's College London. Since its opening, the centre has hosted a number of high-profile events, including the BUCS Championships and the Cambridge Half Marathon, which attract athletes from University of Birmingham, University of Manchester, and University of Leeds.

Facilities

The Cambridge University Sports Centre features a range of state-of-the-art facilities, including a swimming pool, gym, and sports hall. The centre also has a number of squash courts, tennis courts, and football pitches, as well as a cricket pitch and athletics track. Users of the centre can also access a range of services, including physiotherapy and sports massage, which are provided by experts from Addenbrooke's Hospital and the University of Cambridge Department of Medicine. The centre's facilities are designed to support the needs of users with disabilities, with input from experts at Disability Rights UK and the English Federation of Disability Sport. The centre is also used by teams from Loughborough University, University of Nottingham, and University of Southampton.

Sports and Activities

The Cambridge University Sports Centre offers a wide range of sports and activities, including team sports such as football, basketball, and netball, as well as individual sports like tennis, squash, and athletics. Users of the centre can also participate in classes and workshops, such as yoga, Pilates, and dance, which are led by instructors from YMCA and the Fitness Industry Association. The centre also hosts a number of sports clubs and teams, including the Cambridge University Football Club, Cambridge University Rugby Club, and Cambridge University Boat Club, which have links to Leander Club and Oxford University Boat Club. The centre's sports and activities are designed to support the health and wellbeing of users, with input from experts at Public Health England and the National Health Service.

Membership and Access

Membership of the Cambridge University Sports Centre is available to students, staff, and members of the local community, including those from Anglia Ruskin University and the Open University. Members can access the centre's facilities and services, including the gym, swimming pool, and sports hall, as well as classes and workshops. The centre also offers a range of membership options, including student membership, staff membership, and community membership, which are designed to support the needs of different user groups. Users of the centre can also access a range of discounts and promotions, including discounts on fitness classes and sports equipment, which are provided in partnership with Decathlon and Sports Direct. The centre's membership and access policies are designed to support the university's commitment to promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles, as outlined in the University of Cambridge Strategic Plan. Category:University of Cambridge