The Newman University College Sports Centre is situated at the rear of the campus (beyond the Sanctuary). If you have not visited the facilities it is well worth a few minutes of your day, especially with the updated fitness suite and exciting new facilities developments. The Sports Centre has an extensive variety of facilities and activities that are open to students and the local community.
The Facilities Include
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Fitness Suite – Has recently been refurbished with new changing/locker room facilities. The Fitness suite has a variety of resistance machines and free weights situated over two floors. The wide variety of Technogym cardiovascular equipment includes: exercise bikes, rowing machines, treadmills, steppers and cross trainers. The Fitness Suite is available for all levels of fitness. All users have to be over the age of 16.
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Squash courts – Squash has been very popular at Newman for many years. Two glass backed courts are available to both Sports Centre members and the public. Equipment can be hired from the Sports Centre reception. There is also a student/staff squash ladder in operation (ask at the Sports Centre Reception for more details).
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Sports Hall – A durable high-spec five court area available for bookings to accommodate football, basketball, aerobics, volleyball, and cricket, for instance. We have had recent work completed to offer better lighting and more comfortable heating for sporting activity. New equipment of the highest quality has been purchased to enhance training and competition.
- Gymnasium – A large wood floor area is also available for bookings and can accommodate activities such as dance, aerobics, and martial arts, for instance.
- All Weather Pitch - 2008 marked the launch of the All Weather Pitch at Newman. A floodlit sand based surface including full sized and six a side football goals are available as well as Hockey goals. New changing/shower rooms and lockers are available on site.
- Personal Training - Within the Newman Sports Facilities we also offer a personal training service as well as training programme design based on your personal health, fitness and sporting needs. All programmes are developed by a team of exercise professionals. Contact J.M.Mahal@newman.ac.uk for more details.
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| Fitness Downstairs | Fitness Upstairs | Sports Hall | Squash Court |
Membership
Membership Application packs are available -click here to find the form. Please complete and return with two passport size photos and the relevant payment to the Sports Centre during public opening hours (payment via cash or cheque only).
Membership Fees
Students and Staff
Annual membership - £60 Term membership - £25Community
Annual membership - £100 Quarterly membership - £35Sports Facility Hire Charges
- Main Sports Hall - £25 per hour
- Gymnasium - £20 per hour
- Squash Courts -£5 per 45 minute slot





