With a vast array of clubs and societies to enjoy at Portsmouth , you ’ re sure to find the perfect one for you .
From beginners to seasoned pros , we ’ ve got you covered . Getting involved will give you a way to recharge . You ’ ll make great memories and even greater friends . And you ’ ll develop transferable skills that will last a lifetime .
SPORTS CLUBS
Play , train and compete with over 35 sports clubs . Develop your existing sporting passion or find a new one . Clubs are a fantastic way to make friends , have fun , stay active and find your place .
To help you discover your favourite sport , you ’ ll have the chance to try out a huge range of sports at Portsmouth during your first few weeks of uni with :
• trials and tasters for virtually every Team UOP Sport Club
• group fitness classes with our instructor team
• swimming sessions in our Ravelin Sports Centre
Here is a sample of sports you could do :
• American Football
• Archery
• Athletics
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Boxing
• Cheerleading
• Climbing and Mountaineering
• Cricket
• Dance
• Dodgeball
• Equestrian
• Fencing
• Football ( Men ’ s and Women ’ s )
• Futsal
• Golf
• Gymnastics and Trampolining
• Handball
• Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Netball
• Rowing
• Rugby ( Men ’ s and Women ’ s )
• Sailing
• Snow Sports
• Softball
• Squash
• Swimming and Water Polo
• Table Tennis
• Taekwondo and Karate
• Tennis
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Volleyball
Teams take part in leagues and competitions against other universities , including in British Universities and Colleges Sports ( BUCS ) competitions . Alternatively , campus sport leagues offer a chance to compete socially against student and staff teams .
Find out more about sports clubs at sport . port . ac . uk .
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YOUR PLACE TO DO
the things you really love .
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Whatever your interests – cultural , academic , faith-based or hobbies – there ’ s probably a student society for you . And if there isn ’ t , why not start a new one ? Here ’ s a sample of what ’ s on offer :
• Afro-Fusion Dance
• Anime
• Anthro
• Beer Pong
• Biomedical
• Book Club
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• Christian Union
• Cocktail and Mocktail
• Crypto
• Feminist
• Harry Styles
• Indian
• Islamic
• LARP
• Law
• LGBT +
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• Miniature Wargaming
• Nacho
• Nigerian
• Pole Dancing
• Surfing
• Swifties
• Theatrical Arts
• Vegan
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