STUDENT CLUBS AND SOCIAL SPORT & ACTIVITIES (FORMALLY PARKLIFE)
STUDENT CLUBS & GETTING ACTIVE @ THE UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON
Whatever your game or level, the university will attempt to find a way for you to enjoy and develop your skills. It's also a great way to meet new people.
From popular team games through to individual pursuits, our clubs and activity sessions provide opportunities for training, competition and fun.
The activities on offer are subsidised, so make sure you make the most out of your time at the University and join a club. Perfect an existing interest or discover a new pastime. You can join one or more clubs assuming they don't clash.
NEW 2023/24
All student activities are coming under the Panthers family. The programme previously known as Parklife has found a new home as Panthers Play.
Ways to get active can now be found in one place and under two core strands. Panthers Play denotes that activities are open to any ability and caters for those simply wanting to train or play in their chosen activity. Panthers Compete are student clubs that enter some form of competition. This could be weekly BUCS fixtures against other universities, local leagues or one off competitions. More detailed information about these strands are below including what activities are offered.
PANTHERS PLAY | THIS SECTION IS CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
Panthers Play offers weekly training sessions, one off events and social sports leagues. For the weekly sessions which form part of a club listed below, students need to buy a termly membership (£15 per term)or pay £2 for each session on a pay as you go basis. This is specific membership to your chosen activity.
PANTHERS COMPETE | THIS SECTION IS CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
Panthers Compete are clubs at the University of Brighton that compete in some way. This could be in British University competition, one off events or local league. Within this category there are to strands with a price point that reflects the costs associated with your activity.
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MORE INFO |
LOCATION | GENDER | SESSION |
PANTHER STRAND |
| American Football (Flag) |  |
Falmer | Open | Starts Term 3 |  PLAY |
| American Football |  |
Falmer | Open | Tues, 20.30-22.00 | COMPETE BUCS |
| Athletics |  |
Eastbourne | Open | Contact the club |
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| Archery | |
Falmer | Open |
Thur, 20.00-22.00 |
PLAY |
| Archery | |
Falmer | Open | Sun, 08.30-10.30 | COMPETE |
| Badminton | Falmer | Open |
Thur, 17.00-18.30 Fri, 17.00-18.00 |
PLAY |
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| Badminton | Eastbourne | Open | Fri, 20.00-22.00 | PLAY |
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| Badminton | |
Falmer | Men | Mon, 17.00-18.30 | COMPETE |
| Badminton | |
Falmer | Women | Mon, 17.00-18.30 | COMPETE |
| Baseball |
Falmer |
Open |
Fri, 18.00-19.30 |
PLAY |
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| Basketball | Eastbourne | Open | Tue, 18.30-20.00 | PLAY |
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| Basketball | Falmer | Mens / Womens | Mon,17.00-18.30 | PLAY |
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| Basketball | |
Falmer |
Men |
Tue, 20.00-21.30 |
COMPETE BUCS |
| Basketball | |
Falmer | Women | Tue, 18.30-20.00 | COMPETE BUCS |
| Boxing | Falmer | Open |
Tue, 17.00-18.30 |
PLAY |
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| Boxing | |
Falmer | Open | Thur, 17.00-18.30 | COMPETE |
| Cheerleading | |
Eastbourne | Open |
Tue, 20.00-22.00 Fri, 20.00-22.00 |
COMPETE |
| Climbing | |
Boulder Brighton | Open | Wed | PLAY |
| Climbing | |
Boulder Brighton | Open | TBC | COMPETE |
| Cricket | |
Eastbourne | Men | Sun, 15.00-17.00 |
PLAY TERM ONE COMPETE BUCS |
| Cricket |
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Falmer | Women | Sun, 15.00-17.00 |
PLAY TERM ONE COMPETE BUCS |
| Dance | |
Brighton | Open |
Wed, 17.30-19.00 |
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| Dance | |
Brighton | Open |
Tue, 19.30-21.00 Fri, 17.00-19.30 Sun, 11.00-15.00 |
COMPETE |
| Dance | |
Eastbourne | Open |
TBC |
COMPETE |
| Dodgeball | |
Falmer | Open | Thur, 18.30-20.00 |
COMPETE |
| Football | Falmer | Men | Fri, 17.00-18.30 | PLAY |
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| Football | Falmer | Women | Fri, 17.00-18.30 | PLAY |
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| Football | Eastbourne | Open |
Wed, 13.00-16.00 Sun, 14.30-17.00 |
PLAY |
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| Football | Eastbourne | Women | Mon, 16.00-18.00 | PLAY |
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| Football | |
Falmer | Men |
Mon, 20.00-22.00 Fri, 18.30-20.00 |
COMPETE BUCS |
| Football | Eastbourne | Men | Fri, TBC | COMPETE BUCS | |
| Football | |
Falmer | Women | Tue, 19.00-20.30 | COMPETE BUCS |
| Football 11s League | Falmer | Open | Wed, 15.00-18.30 | COMPETE CAMPUS LEAGUES | |
| Football 7s League | Falmer | Open | Thur, 16.00-18.00 | ||
| Futsal | |
Eastbourne | Men | Thur, 18.30-20.00 | COMPETE BUCS |
| Futsal | |
Eastbourne | Women | Thur, 17.00-18.30 | COMPETE BUCS |
| Futsal | Eastbourne | Open | Thur, 20.00-22.00 | PLAY LEAGUE |
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| Gymnastics | |
Eastbourne | Open | TBC | COMPETE |
| Gymnastics | |
Eastbourne | Open | Thur, 20.00-22.00 | PLAY |
| Hockey | |
Southdown, Lewes | Men | Mon,18.00-19.30 | COMPETE BUCS |
| Hockey | |
Southdown, Lewes | Women | Mon,18.00-19.30 | COMPETE BUCS |
| Jiu Jitsu | |
Brighton Ki Centre |
Open |
Thur, 20.00-22.00 |
COMPETE |
| Karate | |
Open |
TBC |
COMPETE |
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| Korfball | Falmer | Open |
Thur, 20.00-22.00 |
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| Korfball | |
Falmer | Open | Sun, 08.30-10.30 | COMPETE |
| Lacrosse | Falmer | Open | Thur, 19.30-21.00 |
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| Motorsport | |
Brighton | Open | TBC |
COMPETE |
| Netball | |
Falmer | Women | Mon, 18.30-20.00 |
COMPETE BUCS |
| Netball | Falmer | Open | Fri 17.00-21.30 | COMPETE CAMPUS LEAGUE | |
| Netball | Falmer | Women | Tue, 18.30-21.30 | COMPETE LOCAL LEAGUE | |
| Netball | Falmer | Women | Fri, 17.00-18.30 | PLAY |
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| Netball | |
Eastbourne | Women | Mon, 18.30-20.00 | COMPETE BUCS |
| Netball | Eastbourne | Open | Tue, 18.30-20.00 | PLAY |
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| Pickleball | Eastbourne | Open | Fri, 17.00-18.00 | PLAY |
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| Pole Fit | |
Eastbourne | Open | Tue, 18.30-21.30 | PLAY |
| Polo (Equestrian) | |
Brighton | Open | COMPETE | |
| Rugby League | Falmer | Open | Thur, 18.00-19.30 | PLAY |
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| Rugby League | |
Falmer | Men | Mon, 18.30-20.00 | COMPETE BUCS |
| Rugby Union | |
Falmer | Men |
Mon, 18.30-20.00 |
COMPETE BUCS |
| Rugby Union | |
Falmer | Women | Mon, 18.30-20.00 | COMPETE BUCS |
| Ski & Snowboard | |
All Sites | Open | TBC | COMPETE |
| Surf | |
Brighton | Open | TBC | COMPETE |
| Swimming | Eastbourne | Open |
TBC |
PLAY |
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| Swimming | |
Eastbourne | Open |
TBC |
COMPETE |
| Table Tennis | Eastbourne | Open |
Mon, 20.00-22.00 |
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| Tennis | |
Falmer | Open | Mon, 17.00-20.00 | COMPETE BUCS |
| Tennis | Falmer | Open | Fri, 17.00-18.30 | PLAY |
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| Trampolining | |
Eastbourne | Open |
Mon, 20.00-22.00 |
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| Ultimate Frisbee | Falmer | Open | Thur, 17.00-18.30 | PLAY |
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| Volleyball | |
Falmer | Open |
Tue, 17.30-20.30 |
COMPETE BUCS |
| Volleyball | Falmer | Open | Fri, 18.00-19.30 | PLAY |
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We offer support for those that travel between Eastbourne and Brighton sites if your activity is not offered in your study city or town enabling you to travel for sessions. |
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Check out what some of our clubs get up to...
If you did not find what your looking for then you can either set up a club or it may be featured in our Panthers Play sports programme.
STUDENT CLUB MEMBERSHIPS
If you have tried a club and you are looking to attend regularly then you will need to purchase a Panthers Membership.
Details of the 2023/24 Panthers membership structure is coming soon.
HOW DO I BUY MY MEMBERSHIP
To purchase our memberships use the link here. And follow these steps:
- Login using your UoB user ID e.g. ab123 and your password
- Click 'Manage My Membership'
- Then add the sports membership you require (please note these are purchased by the specific activity you are looking to do'
- Click 'Add Full Payment'
- Follow the onscreen instructions to complete your purchase
- If you want to take part in more than one sport then you can buy your second sports membership via reception where you will get a reduced cost for any additional activities you do. These need to be done in person.
WHAT INSURANCE COVER DO I GET?
Regardless of what Student Club Membership you buy you will get personal injury insurance cover. This includes support should you need to take time off work or studies due to injury. Click on the link below to see the cover included. This includes details on what you need to do if you need to make a claim.
PANTHERS PLAY INSURANCE COVER:
PANTHERS COMPETE INSURANCE COVER:
STUDENT CLUB & MEMBER CONDUCT
Student Clubs and their members are representatives of the University and in purchasing membership they are agreeing to act in accordance with our policies to ensure peoples safety as well as representing the University in a positive way. For more details of our disciplinary policy click on the link below.
STUDENT CLUB TEAMWEAR
Sport Brighton have just agreed a new partnership with Nike. Nike will be providing our clubs with bespoke playing kits. You will be provided with an access code to purchase this kit once you have purchased your membership. There is also a training and leisurewear (Express) range that all students can purchase throughout the year. See our Nike Store to purchase.
