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Whether outdoor or indoor, team or individual, students at Sussex benefit from being able to get involved in a wide range of competitive and leisure activities provided by the Union and the University.

Sport at Sussex is broad and diverse with something for everyone, regardless of experience so whether you're into running, catching, climbing, skiing or hitting things with sticks why not take a look at what's on offer?

You can take a look at our list of sports clubs, find out about membership and other sports opportunities including sports facilities, gym and classes. We also have information for sports club committee members.

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Sport at Sussex is delivered by ‘Sussexsport’ in conjunction with the Students' Union

Sussex offers an excellent range of fitness facilities, programmes and services with the aim of providing the best possible recreational experience during your time at University. Sussexsport is the University's sport department. Facilities can be accessed either by taking out a membership which offers great discount or on a pay and play basis at non member rates. More information on membership options can be found on the Sussexsport website. Note this membership is separate to the Students' Union Sport membership required to join our sports clubs.

Facilities

Sport and exercise facilities are located on two main sites: the Sport Centre at the south-end of campus and the Falmer Sports Complex (up the hill at the eastern-end of campus). Facilities include:

GymSport Centre
2 sports halls
Dance Studio/Dojo
4 Glass Back Squash Courts
Lifestyle Studio
Fitness Room (20 + stations)

Falmer Sports Complex
Newly refurbished 2 floored air conditioned fitness room
New free weight strength and conditioning room
2 traditional squash courts
A floodlit artificial turf pitch
Grass soccer, rugby and cricket pitches
6 hard tennis courts
Sussexsport Café Bar

The Therapy Room at the Sport Centre offers a sports injury clinic, sports and relaxation massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and reiki.

Personal training, programmes and health and fitness assessments are available at excellent rates along with fitness room introduction sessions which are optional as part of your membership. All these services can be booked at the Falmer Sports Complex reception.

Sussexsport runs one of the largest dance and movement programmes in the South with over 40 weekly classes and courses in activities such as dance, yoga, tai chi, pilates, trapeze and aerobics.

Contact details

Sport Centre Reception (01273) 678228

Falmer Sports Complex Reception (01273) 877125

Email: sussexsport@sussex.ac.uk

Website: www.sussexsport.com