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NEW: Students and Staff 5-a-side Football League

22 December 2023

From January 2024 we will be launching an indoor football league for staff and students! The social league will take place on Tuesday lunchtimes at the University Sports Centre at West Cambridge. Gather a few colleagues from your department, college or society and spend an hour away from the desk together each week! To...

BUCS Roundup: Michaelmas 2023

22 December 2023

Yet another fantastic BUCS term for the Light Blues, some great successes already this year! League and Knockouts Fifty-one teams took to the court, pitch, piste, and pool in Michaelmas for the start of their BUCS league and Knockout season! Four new teams entered their respective leagues this year – Women’s Squash...

Give it a Go Programme Launched

29 November 2023

Brand new activity programme launched in Michaelmas for Cambridge students! The Give it a Go programme launched in October, with low commitment, free activities taking place every week. The sessions, designed to be an entry point into a new activity, are all coach-led and beginner-friendly, taking place in a safe location...

Sports Fair 2023 - Monday 2nd October

21 September 2023

Sports Fair 2023 coming soon! Visit the University Sports Centre (CB3 0AS) on Monday 2nd October to discover everything on offer at Cambridge in 79 amazing sports clubs, from competing at the highest levels in rugby, rowing, lacrosse and fencing, to starting out as a beginner with canoe, fives, korfball and triathlon...

Inter-Collegiate Competitions: 2022/23 Roundup

21 June 2023

Over 4,500 students representing their colleges in inter-collegiate sport during Lent and Easter term! The ’University of Cambridge College Sport’ umbrella provides a straightforward way to view league tables, fixtures, results, and contact information for all interested parties, including team captains, players, and...

Sports Awards 2023 - The Winners

20 June 2023

The Cambridge community celebrate Light Blue Sport at the Sports Awards Event! Over 200 students, staff and members of the wider community came together in a transformed Sports Centre to recognise the breadth of sporting talent and achievement at Cambridge. Read more about the awards event and the award winners: https://...

Cambridge rugby community left shocked by death of Gareth McComb at 42

20 June 2023

The sporting community in Cambridge has been left devastated following the death of former Cambridge Rugby captain Gareth McComb at the age of 42. Gareth, who lived in Cambridge but was originally from Belfast, collapsed on the evening of Thursday, June 1 during a run. Paramedics fought for around an hour to save Gareth...

UCAPP athlete Phoebe Barker treated a sick goat before medalling at national championships

5 June 2023

Veterinary student Phoebe Barker was asked to lend a hand on the farm where she was staying before her race For most cyclists, the night before a race is reserved for winding down. It's a time for last-minute equipment tweaks, head-sized bowls of pasta, and mulling over race tactics. Then, once the to-do list has been...

Sports Awards 2023 - Shortlists Announced!

1 June 2023

The shortlists for the Sports Awards 2023 are revealed during the week commencing 29th May on the University of Cambridge Sport website and social media channels! Check out the eight award category shortlists: Club of the Year Based on the success in all areas of a club Team of the Year Awarded to the most successful...

Cambridge host the 148th Varsity Athletics Match at Wilberforce Road

12 May 2023

On Sunday 7 May under sunny skies, Wilberforce Road played host to the 148th Varsity Athletics Match! Having been an unusually wet spring, CUAC and OUAC were delighted to be greeted by warm temperatures and a clear day for the event. The deckchairs were out as spectators enjoyed a fantastic meet with strong competition and...

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