🏅 What is a Sports Club?
A sports club is a student-run team or group focused on physical activity, fitness, and competition. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking to try something new, sports clubs offer a great way to stay active and be part of a team.
💪 Why Join a Sports Club?
Joining a sports club is a fantastic way to:
- 🧑🤝🧑 Meet new people and build team spirit
- 🏃 Stay fit and healthy while having fun
- 🏆 Compete and represent your university
- 🧠 Boost your mental wellbeing through regular activity
- 📈 Develop leadership and teamwork skills
From football to fencing, dance to dodgeball, there’s a club for every interest and ability level.
Team Keele //
Team Keele supports all student-led sports clubs, helping students of all abilities get involved—whether to compete or just stay active.
Most clubs take part in BUCS competitions, while others offer local fixtures or social training. With the Students' Union, Team Keele also runs major events like:
- 🏟️ Varsity
- ❄️ Winter Ball
- 🏅 Awards Night
Get in Touch //
Each club has its own page where you can:
- 📖 Learn more about the sport and the team
- 📅 See training sessions and match schedules
- 📬 Contact the club captains or committee
- ✅ Join or register your interest
Corey Chavda | Experience & Community Officer | su.communityofficer@keele.ac.uk
Student Experience Team | su.athleticunion@keele.ac.uk
🏳️🌈 Inclusivity in Sport ⚽🏀🏊♀️
Understanding gender eligibility in university sport is essential for ensuring fair and inclusive participation. British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) has compiled a comprehensive and regularly updated resource 📄 that outlines eligibility criteria across different sports and governing bodies.
This document is designed to support students, clubs, and institutions in navigating gender categories and competition rules. It includes all the guidance and restrictions you’ll likely need to know about, and how policies vary across nations and sports 🌍.
🔗 View the BUCS Gender Eligibility Document
⚠️ Please note: Within this document, NGBs' policies may use different language, and BUCS have flagged where they believe this language may be distressing to trans+ students. If you feel they have incorrectly described gender category eligibility criteria, please reach out to the BUCS team at 📧 discipline@bucs.org.uk.
💬 If you have any questions or need support interpreting this guidance, please contact: