The Sport Service is the governing body for sport at the University of Cambridge.
Collaborating with a width breadth of University and Community partners driven by our Strategy for Sport 2023-2027, the Sports Service supports Sports Clubs and individual students at Cambridge in a diverse range of competitive and recreational sporting opportunities.
Our aim is to ensure the student sporting experience matches the world-class education provision.
Useful information about the support for Sports Clubs and Societies can be found by below. If you have any questions please get in touch with a member of the team via our contact details below or email Registration@sport.cam.ac.uk
The Sports Service has a teamwear partnership with Canterbury Clothing Company (CCC) and their service provider Tylers Sportswear.
CCC and Tylers will provide custom sports apparel for competitive performance as well as for training, off field and travel wear in our bespoke Cambridge Blue colour.
This partnership means clubs can be sure of receiving high quality kit at discounted prices within an agreed timescale from a supplier who has been officially licensed to use the Red Lion and University of Cambridge branding.
Online webshops can be accessed via the new Cambridge University Sports website: www.cambridge-university-sports.co.uk
If your Club or Society would like access to the web shop, please get in contact with teamwear@sport.cam.ac.uk
Transport for Sports Clubs
The Sports Service pays initial invoices from suppliers before recharging clubs, so clubs pay the Sports Service rather than external suppliers. You can expect to receive invoices for the clubs expenses each month, with a further breakdown provided at the end of each term.
Transport Policy
All Clubs travelling on coordinated transport must abide by the Sports Service Transport Policy. The Policy applies to all University of Cambridge Sports Club members and representatives, inclusive of committee members, captains, coaches, volunteers and supporters. The Policy can be found here.
Coach & Minibus
Our preferred suppliers are Alison's of Cambridge, though we also use other trusted local companies occasionally on busy days. Vehicles range from 16 seater minibuses to 64 seater coaches. Prices vary depending on destination and length of trip.
To get a quote for your trip, contact us with your destination, number of passengers, arrival time and departure time.
Where possible, we can arrange shared transport with another club in order to reduce costs.
For more information on booking a coach, please contact a member of the team at transport@sport.cam.ac.uk
Car Hire
Our suppliers for car & van hire are Enterprise Rent-A-Car. With a large fleet and competitive rates, this represents a good option for travel particularly for small teams and/or events taking place locally.
The University has a corporate agreement with Enterprise, which mean vehicle excess in case of damage is much lower (standard retail excess is £850 to £1000, with Enterprise it is £350 on small cars), so when damage occurs it doesn't create financial pressure for one student or a club. The damage policy with Enterprise is very clear, unlike some other providers. More info - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL_qUYxAgSU
The daily rate varies between ~£40-100 (excluding fuel costs) depending on the size of vehicle you require. The minimum age for drivers is 21 for small cars, 25 for 7 seaters and vans.
The Enterprise branch is located on Swanns Road (https://g.page/EnterpriseCambridgeCityCentre?share) – open 9AM-5PM on weekdays, and weekend opening hours are 9AM-12PM on Saturdays, 10AM-1PM on Sundays – you must collect/return during opening hours. There is cycle parking at the branch behind a locked gate so you can safely leave bikes there too.
To request a car hire, please complete this booking form.
For all queries, please contact transport@sport.cam.ac.uk
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The Sports Service provide Personal Accident Insurance for all registered University Sports Club members.
FAQs are answered below.
Who is covered?
The insurance extends to all members of your club.
How do I ensure members of the club are covered?
In order for members of your club to be covered by the insurance, Clubs must complete this form and return it to registration@sport.cam.ac.uk. We require these details to verify student status with the University and affiliation to your Club. Clubs are able to add new members to the insurance throughout the academic year.
What is covered?
All the details are included in the Elite Insurance Product Information document please email registration@sport.cam.ac.uk for a copy but this has also been emailed to all club committees. Please ensure you share this with your membership so they are aware of the range and level of cover provided. College sport activity is not covered by the policy.
Does it cover travel? What about overseas?
Whilst an Insured Person is participating in or attending any activity recognised by and under the auspices of the Group Policyholder (the Sports Service) anywhere in the world including organised travel directly from the place of official assembly to the place of the activity at the commencement of a trip and travel directly from the place of the activity to the official place of dispersal upon completion of a trip.
How do I make a claim?
Should an individual wish to pursue a claim, please contact registration@sport.cam.ac.uk for initial guidance and support.
Sharing your data
As part of our commitment to ensure your future Alumni records are maintained, the list you provide will be shared with the Cambridge University Development and Alumni Relations Office. This is to ensure that your members are linked to your club on the University database for the purpose of future communications and development activity. Should your club wish to opt-in to this service, please indicated on the excel sheet attached.
If you have any questions/queries regarding the insurance policy that are not covered by the attached information, please get in touch with the Club Support Team.
Sports Service Key Contacts for Sports Clubs
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Name |
Remit |
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Telephone |
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Lucy McGennity Student Sport and Physical Activity Manager |
Club Registration Welfare Team wear |
01223 336997 07500 883643 |
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Callum O’Shea Active Students Coordinator |
College Sport Participation Programmes |
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01223 760885 07712433105 |
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Helen Day Active Students Admin Assistant |
College Sport Participation Programmes |
Helen.Day@sport.cam.ac.uk | 01223 760885 |
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James Barclay University Sport Coordinator |
Registration Training and Workshops Varsity Events |
07514665897 |
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Tom Rawlings Sports Club Coordinator |
Registration Training and Workshops |
Tom.Rawlings@sport.cam.ac.uk | 01223 364472 |
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Will Galpin Sports Club Assistant (BUCS) |
BUCS Transport |
Will.Galpin@sport.cam.ac.uk |
01223 364472 07720160533 |
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Hugh Jackson Bookings and Membership Coordinator |
Facility bookings and Events Membership Enquiries |
01223 769300 |
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Ashley Edwards Marketing and Communications Manager |
Marketing and Communications
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01223 336593 |
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Megan Harrington Marketing and Communications Assistant |
Marketing and Communications News Articles |
Megan.Harrington@sport.cam.ac.uk | 01223 336593 |
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Simon Cornish Safety and Compliance Officer |
Insurance Safety Trips and Tours |
Simon.Cornish@sport.cam.ac.uk | 01223 336999 |
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Duty Supervisors |
Sports Facility and Operations matters |
01223 336580 |