Athletic Union Trials 2025/2026
Trials and tasters for all Athletic Union clubs are now live.
Visit the trials and tasters webpage below for more information on where, when, and how to book.
Athletic Union (AU)
Our 64 AU clubs offer you the chance to represent Loughborough University in competitive sports. With regular training sessions and weekly matches, these clubs are great for those looking to join a passionate, committed sporting community.
Trials and taster sessions take place at the start of the academic year. You can speak to all of our AU Clubs at the Sports Bazaar on Saturday 27 September. To join a club, you'll need a Purple Membership.
Hall Sport
Hall Sport (IntraMural Sport or IMS) is an opportunity to represent one of the University’s 16 halls on campus in a range of sports leagues and events.
It's perfect for those who love competing without the commitment or costs of intense training or travel.
To join an IMS League, contact your hall's Sport Secretary when you arrive. To stay up to date, follow your hall on social media.
Social Sport
Social Sport is a weekly league where you can play with friends or join a team through your department or society.
It's ideal if you want to play with friends, meet new people and enjoy a commitment-free sport experience.
This programme also offers one-day events in alternative sports - a great way to try something new.
Priority sign-ups for Societies and Departments will open on Monday 29 September. General sign-ups for groups of friends will open on Tuesday 30 September. All sign-ups can be completed through the Lboro Sport app.
Recreational Sport
Recreational Sport is for students of all abilities. It's a free, supportive weekly timetable where no experience is needed.
It's a great way to try something new in an inclusive, welcoming environment where activators can support and guide you.
Sessions can be booked 7 days in advance via the Lboro Sport app. Bookings for the new term open on 29 September 2025 and can be found via book > students > rec sport within the app.
Coach and Volunteer Academy (CVA)
The CVA offers sports volunteering and leadership opportunities to students. We provide roles in various areas to help enhance skills and personal development.
CVA Briefings for 2025 are live now. You can find more information and sign up for briefings via the link below.
To get involved in volunteering opportunities in the CVA, you'll need to create an account on the online portal.
2024/2025 Year in Review
2024 and 2025 were amazing years for all of our sport programmes.
So many of our students tried a new sport for the first time, took part in our IMS leagues, and made new friends. Be a part of something special this year by signing up now!
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