A fun and friendly club based at the Swansea University Sports Village
Welcome to the Swansea University Athletics & Cross Country Club.
We cater to all abilities from beginners to international athletes, so everyone is welcome!
Whether you want to run to keep fit, improve your personal best or come along on our Wednesday socials and make some speedy friends, Swansea University Athletics & Cross Country is the club for you.
Social Media
We regularly use our Social Media platforms so give us a follow for updates and information regarding training, club & competitions!
WhatsApp group chat: Athletics and Cross Country
Instagram: swansathletics
TikTok: Swansathletics
Memberships
We offer one standard membership for everyone in the club and three add-ons for those who are both, interested and selected, to compete in various BUCS competitions - this will give access to everything from socials to kits to competitions!
If you are not a student then you will need to purchase the 'Associate' membership in order to access the training etc included in the club!
However, if you are a student, then you will need to purchase the following memberships:
- Athletics and XC membership* - This is the base membership which allows students to attend training sessions and social events organised by the club. This membership will also allow you to compete for the University in Athletics events, which is entirely at to your discretion.
- BUCS XC/Indoors/Outdoors Add-ons** - This add-on will grant you the ability to compete for the university in various BUCS competitions. The prices are determined based on a number of factors (amount of athletes, transport, accommodation etc). You will only need to buy this if you are selected for a BUCS competition!
They are priced as follows:
- Athletics and XC - £40*
- Associate (non students) - £40*
- BUCS XC add-on - £40**
- BUCS Indoors add-on - £60**
- BUCS Outdoors add-on - £80**
- Manchester XC relays add-on -£30**
*You must purchase the Sports Swansea membership (£35) as well as base membership
** PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR ADD-ONS
Training
Thanks to our partnerships with the local athletics club, Swansea Harriers, we are able to offer you even more coaches covering all athletics and cross country disiplines.
The main training nights are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Please inquire via social media about any coaching times and contact details!
Sprints
- 100m, 200m - Tues/thurs at the track, 6:30-7:30
- 200m, 400m, 400mh and 800m- Mon/ Thurs at 6- 8pm at the track, saturday (dunes or bike session) 9:30- 11am
- Sprint hurdles & blocks- Mon/ Weds at 6:30- 8:15pm at the indoor track (please enquire)
- Specialised sprints (60m- 200m)- weds/ fri at 2:45- 4:30pm and sunday 10:45 (invitation only)
- Please enquire for other coaching sessions and times
Distance
- Harriers distance session- tues/ thurs (times tbc)
- Other weekdays: Social runs. These are lead by the Recreation Officer. Look out on the WhatsApp community or our instagram to see which days are announced each week.
- Please enquire for other coaching sessions and times
Throws and Jumps
- Long and Triple jump- Sunday 11am at the indoor track (please enquire)
- Throws- Monday 6pm (other days tbc please enquire)
Other Disciplines
We have a variety of coaches covering every discipline, take a look at our website for a full list of coaches and training available.
Make sure you join our WhatsApp community group chat (Swansea Uni Athletics & Cross Country). No matter what day of the week it is someone will be training so keep an eye out so you can choose the session for you.
We offer a range of sessions aimed at: Track and Field, Endurance and those looking to run more socially.
Club Kit
Our kit supplier is the high quality athletics brand Scion. We do bulk orders in both October and January, so it is a prime opportunity to have the best-looking kit on campus.
Our vest is a classic and high quality design with green streaks over a white base. We traditionally do a kit order at the beginning of the year in October in preparation for BUCS XC and BUCS indoor and then another one in January in preparation for Varsity and BUCS Outdoors.
Races
As a club, we compete in various different races throughout the year including Track & Field events, Cross Country, as well as multi-terrain and various road races.
On the track we compete at:
- BUCS championships (both indoors and outdoors) every year,
- Cardiff Dual meet (indoor)
- Welsh varsity (outdoor), Which we won in 2025
As well as these competitions, we also frequently have athletes travelling to local open competitions such as Swansea open, run with the wind and west Wales championships, which is a great way to get PBs.
Our Cross Country team compete at:
- BUCS Cross-Country Championship
- local Gwent leagues, with races around once a month, usually on a Saturday(£5 entry).
The Cross Country season lasts from September to March and the Cross Country Captain will keep you updated about the fixtures.
As a club we say come along try your best, try something new and have fun!
Socials
Socials are held biweekly until the semester ends over both semesters. The socials are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. There is usually a theme for socials chosen by the social secs so get rummaging in your fancy dress boxes! We will also be hosting many sober socials, check our socials and join our Whatsapp group for updates!!
Committee
Club Captain: Amy Smith
Secretary: Joyce Nzekwe
Treasurer: Gabrielle Johnson
Track and Field Captain: Freddie Steele
Cross-Country Captain: Bea Rusby
Social Sec: Natalie Roth
Track Media Officer: John Paul Nzekwe
Cross Country Media Officer: we are looking for this role, please get in contact if you would like to take it
Recreational Officer: Harry Humphrey