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
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 a membership which entitles students to the training sessions and social events organised by the club, be that for long distance or sprints, throws or jumps! This membership will also allow you to compete for the University club in Athletics events. Competing for the university is entirely voluntary and not required but the option will be there for everyone.
- BUCS XC/Indoors/Outdoors Add-ons** - This is an add-on to the membership that will add the ability to compete for the university club in various BUCS competitions. The prices are determined based on number of athletes selected and the cost of staying in the host city, this it may change over time. This extra add-on will enable the club to partially subsidize more for transport and accommodation costs, allowing our members more opportunities to compete throughout the year! This membership will only be active and available to those selected to compete in BUCS competitions.
They are priced as follows:
- Athletics and XC - £35*
- Associate (non students) - £35*
- BUCS XC add-on - £40**
- BUCS Indoors add-on - £60**
- BUCS Outdoors add-on - £80**
*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.
Sprints
- Please inquire via social media about coaching times and contact details!
Distance
- Mondays: 18:30 - Steady running session. Meeting at the pavillion overlooking the athletics track at 16:30. This session is led by our long distance committee members.
- Wednesday: 16:00 - Grass/hill session. Meeting at the track. This session is also led by us.
- Saturdays: 10:30 - Run4Fun club. Casual run club. This session is also led by us.
Throws and Jumps
- Please inquire via social media about coaching times and contact details!
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 Surridge Sport. 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, taking a large team away for what always promises to be a competitive and fun weekend. We also enter the South West Varsity (Summer and Winter) held at Exeter every November and March, as well as competing against Cardiff in the Welsh Varsity, which Athletics and XC won on 2018 and 2019!
As well as these competitions, we also frequently have athletes travelling to local (and some not so local) open competitions and these are a great way to chase some PBs and meet new people.
Our Cross Country team compete at the annual BUCS Cross-Country Championship as well as in the local West Glamorgan & Gwent leagues, with races around once a month, usually on a Saturday. The entry fee is no more than £4, we try to make transport to these races as cheap as possible and then usually round off the day with a meal to enhance team bonding. 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 try to encourage the integration of both Athletics and Cross-Country. Opens are a great chance for the Cross-Country team to try their hand at different Track and Field events, many Track athletes try their hand at some longer distances and compete at the weekly local 5k parkrun which is free to enter and is a great way for beginners to get a feel for racing in a non-competetive environment.
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: Cristina Poulsen
Secretary: Joyce Nzekwe
Treasurer: Amy Smith
Track and Field Captain: Eniola Adedotun
Cross-Country Captain: Aliyah Jamil
Social Sec: Chris Sillito
Track Media Officer: Hannah Lownsbrough
Cross Country Media Officer: Natalie Roth
Recreational Officer: Fin Mowat