We have a strong and successful rowing tradition at Univ, but anyone can take part in any sport, whatever their level of achievement or previous experience. College is a great time to try out a completely new sports and make friends outside of your subject and year groups.
Sports available at the sports ground include Football, Rugby, Cricket, Lawn Tennis, Bowls and Croquet. Other sports available at the college include all weather Tennis, badminton, pool, squash, Netball, Rowing, lacrosse and many more clubs you can actively get involved in.
Students also have free access to an our onsite Gym and the University has an even wider range of sports on offer, you can find out more at sport.ox.ac.uk
Rowing – University College Boat Club
University College Boat Club (UCBC) is a competitive club both within the Oxford/Cambridge rowing clubs and on a national level. UCBC also prides itself in being extremely friendly and inclusive. They are the biggest sports society in the College, with nearly 100 active members each year.
UCBC are fortunate enough to train at their own multi-million pound boathouse, built in 2007, which has three world class boat bays, weights and indoor rowing room plus an amazing club room.
Most members of UCBC have never rowed before coming to Univ and learn to row with the club. However, experienced rowers are also very welcome. Univ has had Olympians, world champions and University rowers and coxswains train and race with them in the past. Please email the UCBC captains or president if you are thinking of applying to Oxford and have any questions.
If you would like to know more, you can find updates on UCBC’s website and Instagram – the video below is from Summer VIIIs 2017.
Netball
UCNC is prominent part of Univ’s sporting scene with regular training sessions and matches against other College teams. There is also a strong social aspect to the club with players meeting outside of training for dinners and drinks with other teams.
Rugby
Men’s rugby has a long history at Univ and the team has been very successful over the past few years and were promoted twice in 2018. UCRFC trains regularly, every week if possible, and competes around every two weeks in friendly matches with other college teams as well as Cuppers (a competition held between colleges ).
Women’s rugby at Univ is going from strength to strength with a number of players now competing at University and county level. Most members of the rugby club had never played rugby before coming to Oxford and the club prides itself on being an excellent training ground for new players. If you would like to know more, you can find updates on their Instagram
Football
Univ JCR has two men’s football teams most years – a 1st team and a 2nd team. Both teams play against other colleges in both a League competition and Cuppers. There’s usually one match a week in addition to training. They encourage a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and welcome people of all abilities (even if you’ve never played football!), and they enjoy having socials throughout the year, sometimes with other college sports teams. Details of training and matches are advertised during term time and you can always get in touch with the football captain for more information.
The JCR also has a women’s football team, accepting both beginners and experienced players. Univ WCR has their own mixed football team, which also competes in Cuppers as well as friendly matches against the JCR.
Lacrosse
University College Lacrosse meets weekly for training sessions and friendly matches with other colleges. It is a mixed gender sport and welcomes players of all ability- so anyone at all can get involved! It is a great way to try a sport that is often completely new to people.
Pool
There is a college league competition in Michaelmas term, which consists of playing matches against other colleges once per week either home or away. It is very casual, and it is a great way to visit some of the other colleges. There are multiple divisions in the College pool league, with the lower divisions well suited to less experienced players and the higher divisions better for more competitive players. Cuppers gets underway in Hilary term and consists of a group stage and knockout rounds. Univ entered one team in the 2018-19 College League and Cuppers, maintaining their status as a Division 1 team and reaching the quarter-finals of Cuppers.
The Pool Society aims to host tournaments once every other term and plans to start doing small tournaments on a regular basis so there are plenty of opportunities to hone your skills and compete!
Univ offers many more sports beyond those listed above. If you are interested in joining, you can contact the relevant sport’s representative to find out how to get involved.
You can follow all the Univ sports news on Instagram
Univ isn’t just a place of academic learning; College offers a wide range of sports clubs and societies from rugby and pool to music and debating.
At Univ, you can take part in a wide range of sports and choose to do as little or as much as you like. We encourage all students to get involved, regardless of their level or ability. Sport helps build friendships, teamwork and skills you can develop, while also supporting your wellbeing and health.
In addition to the wide variety of sports on offer at both Univ and in the wider University, College also offers the opportunity to join an extensive range of societies and take part in many other activities that may not be at the core of, or even remotely related to, your academic studies. These societies are sometimes run solely by WCR members, or jointly with JCR. If you have an interest in joining any of these societies, you can get in touch with the listed contact for the society of interest and find out how you can get involved. From debating and music to the opportunity to act or prove your winning credentials at board games, Univ has something for everyone.
The 1979 Society
Board Game Society
The Univ Players
The Music Society
Eldon Society