University swimming pool
The 50x20 metre pool is open to all Loughborough University staff, students and to the local community. The pool hosts a variety of activities, lessons and courses.
Loughborough Sport
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Sport for all is actively encouraged
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Unrivalled sports facilities and coaches
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Full range of recreational activities available
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Over 50 student-run sports clubs
We are proud of our hard-earned reputation for sport at Loughborough, but our constant focus is on ensuring every student has the opportunity to get involved, regardless of ability or interest.
Recreational sport
'My Lifestyle' is a programme offering plenty of opportunities to have fun participating in sport or physical activity. It offers an extensive choice, many free of charge, and includes a comprehensive programme of fitness classes designed to fit with your lifestyle. It’s a great way to try something different, meet new people and keep active.
We’ve invested in new 'Park' facilities dedicated to recreational sport where you can turn up and play at almost any time.
There are two great gyms on campus: LUFS - a friendly gym in the heart of the student village with a health suite, and Powerbase – a specialised, state-of-the-art, strength and conditioning gym.
Sports hall
This superb multi-purpose facility offers a wide variety of activities as well as excellent viewing facilities. Built to international standards the complex is designed for comfort and flexibility.
Gymnastics Centre
The Gymnastics Centre is a world class facility which boasts first class equipment including Foam Filled Dismount Pit, Sprung Floor, Vaulting Horse, Springboards, Tumble track, Trampoline, Parallel Bars and Horizontal Bars.
Fitness Suite
Loughborough University Fitness Suite (LUFS) offers the best fitness equipment on the market, with a fully air conditioned facility and the opportunity to use highly qualified professional staff for that added motivation.
Inter Hall sport
We operate the largest free inter-hall sport programme of its kind in the UK. Throughout the year students can represent their Hall of residence in over 26 sports – in leagues and one-day events. Sports such as Football, Archery, Rock-it-Ball and Tug-of-War are included.
Despite many hall rivalries being established over the decades, Hall sport is a great way to get involved with Loughborough student life.
Volunteering and coaching opportunities
Volunteers are central to the success of Loughborough Sport and our Volunteer Academy will help you identify suitable opportunities.
There are over 1,800 student sport volunteers at Loughborough filling a wide range of important roles. So whether your interests lie in managing events, coaching, leadership, working with young people, marketing or sports development, the Volunteer Academy can help you gather experience, develop skills and gain qualifications.
To enhance your employability there are opportunities for volunteering or work experience with a wide range of national sports partners. There are also over 1,000 full time jobs in sport in and around the campus for you to aim for!
Performance sport and scholarships
Loughborough Sport manages a comprehensive sports performance programme for top-level student athletes, and boasts an unrivalled record of sporting excellence at University, National and International level.
We employ highly qualified coaches and work in partnership with many Sports Governing Bodies to provide an encouraging and supportive environment in which to succeed.
We also offer a number of sports scholarships, which help develop future sporting talent through stretch degrees, access to our sports medicine services, plus top class coaching, mentoring and lifestyle support. Former Scholars include Paula Radcliffe, Monty Panesar and Liam Tancock.
Olympic preparation camp
Loughborough was chosen as the official Preparation Camp for Team GB in the run-up to the 2012 Olympics. Over 500 Team GB athletes, alongside support staff, coaches and officials visited the camp to be officially ‘kitted out’.
A number of teams also utilised the sporting facilities on campus to complete their final preparations for the Games.
The University was also chosen as one of the Olympic Torch Relay points. Thousands of visitors turned out to witness the Torch travelling through the campus.
More information
Contact details and information on all Loughborough facilities, events, programmes and news can be found on the Loughborough Sport website.