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Welcome to Bristol Uni Athletics & Cross Country Club!!
Whether you are a first-time jogger or an international athlete, this is the club for you! We’re a student-led club catering to all abilities of runner, jumper, or thrower. We take pride in being a very inclusive club – we have sessions that will cater to everyone, from our weekly social runs to interval sessions and track sessions. We also hold circuit sessions and even a swimming session to provide great strength and conditioning workouts. Finally, for those who may like running but prefer a night out we organise fun, new and exciting socials every Wednesday evening, giving everyone a chance to chill out, have fun and meet other members!
We are proud to be a GOLD accredited Bristol SU affiliated club!
Follow us on social media to find out more information:
Website: www.ubaccc.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UBACCC/
https://www.facebook.com/UBACCC
Instagram: ubaccc
Twitter: uniofbristolacc
Alternatively, contact our President (Jess Mckenzie) at: zr22607@bristol.ac.uk
Our Memberships:
Early Bird Club Membership 2024-2025 £47 for 1 year (15% discount):
Only available to buy for 1 month (15/08/24-15/09/25)
This includes:
- Weekly training sessions.
- Weekly social runs.
- Weekly UBACCC socials.
The SEH passes are compulsory with club membership. This allows you to take part in circuits in the uni gym and swimming at the SU pool (at our allocated time slot only).
Club Membership 2024-25- £55 for 1 year:
This includes:
- Weekly training sessions.
- Weekly social runs.
- Weekly UBACCC socials.
The SEH passes are compulsory with club membership. This allows you to take part in circuits in the uni gym and swimming at the SU pool (at our allocated time slot only).
SEH Membership Pass - £25 for 1 year.
(To be bought through the SU, we do not receive any money from this pass, it goes to the uni and not the club). This allows you to use university facilities (indoor sports centre, Coombe Dingle and SU swimming pool (at our allocated time slot only)).
SEH passes are automatically added on when buying your club membership. You cannot buy a club membership without also buying the SEH pass.
Weekly Training:
MONDAY:
Docks Run Club – 18:00
7k run around Bristols harbour-side.
(Meet outside Tyndall’s Avenue Gym)
TUESDAY:
Distance Session – 18:10
Training targeted for 800m+, road and cross country athletes.
(Portway, meet at the top of Bridge Valley Road)
Sprints and Field on track– 18:00
Training targeted for 60-400m athletes, Jumpers and Throwers.
(Meet at Clifton Down Station, 17:15 for 17:26 train)
WEDNESDAY:
Social Run – 14:00
8k run round the downs.
(Meet outside Tyndall’s Avenue Gym)
Circuits S&C – 15:00
(Studio 3, Uni Indoor Sports Centre)
THURSDAY:
Sprints and Field on track– 18:00
Training targeted for 60-400m athletes, Jumpers and Throwers.
(Meet at Clifton Down Station, 17:15 for 17:26 train)
Swimming pool - 18:00- 19:00
(Meet at Bristol SU Richmond Building)
Girls Only Session – 18:00
Last Thursday of every month
(Meet at Bristol SU Richmond Building)
SATURDAY:
Distance Session – 10:30am
Training targeted for 800m+, road and cross country athletes.
(Meet at Water Tower on The Downs)
Sprints and Field - 10:30am
Training targeted for 60-400m athletes, Jumpers and Throwers.
(Meet at Water Tower on The Downs)
Strength & Conditioning – 14:00- 15:30
(Studio 3, Uni Indoor Sports Centre, self lead session)
SUNDAY:
Sunday Long Run – 10:30am
with shorter option
Usually between 6-10 miles but there is the option to make it shorter or to go for longer.
(Meet at Water Tower on The Downs)
Competitions:
We run frequent trips to competitions all over the UK, so you’ll get loads of opportunities to compete in your Bristol colours! From muddy cross country races to indoor track meets, fancy dress relays to national championships, there’s something for everyone! Our Highlights include...
BUCS (XC, Indoors, Outdoors):
These are the three biggest events of the year, the national University finals, where athletes from every uni in the UK compete to be the best student in the land in their chosen event! We make a weekend of these events and they’re always great fun. Strongly recommended.
The Sodbury Slog:
Without a doubt one of the maddest and muddiest races in England! A multi-terrain challenge in nearby Gloustershire – fancy dress compulsory! An extremely popular cross country event, many of our alumni come back for this one! Followed by traditional post-slog pub trip.
Bristol Relays:
Hosted by us in our very own wonderful city, these relays are always great fun! We invite lots of other unis, race against them and their teams (beat them ;)) and of course head out for our famous post-race curry and joint social affterwards!
Manchester Relays:
The first big race/social of the academic year and never one to miss!! Where we travel up to Manchetser for the weekend and race against plenty of other universities in 3km XC relays, the fun, spirit and action is always on top form and follows through to the big night out with all the other universities, including; curry, boat races, pubs, clubing and lots of crazy shenannigans!
Our Socials:
A great way to get involved with the club and make amazing friends! There's so much on offer and definitely something for you!
Sports Night:
The University’s main sports night, we have a social every Wednesday and end up in the Brass Pig every week to dance the night away with all the other sports teams.
Score:
Three times a year sports night gets massive! Lots of fancy dress, usually a lot of glitter too, and competitiveness with all the other sports teams. Not to be missed.
The James Thompson Beer Mile:
Named after our very own alumni JT, who finished 7th in the World Championships and is the European record holder in this event. 4 pints, 4 laps. Will anyone be able to compete with our alumni to be crowned this year's champion?
Ogmore:
Held after exams in the summer term. We run along the Welsh cliffs and do relays up and down the famous ‘Big Dipper’, the most enormous sand dunes you’ve ever seen.
Sports Awards:
Not to forget the end of the year Sports dinner. We turn up suited and booted for the black-tie awards ceremony, before heading out for one final blowout.
Warm Weather Training:
During Easter break, we head to gorgeous sunny Spain, where get some warm weather training in, and spend some time soaking up the sun! It's a great way to meet everyone from all parts of the club, and it caters to all abilities! From running in the hills to spending your day on the beach! A trip not to be missed.
Want to join?!
Of course, you do! You can find us at the Freshers’ Fair on Friday the 13th of September with all the info you’ll need, or if you want to sign up online the link is at the bottom of this page.
OUR COMMITTEE 2024-25:
President: Jess Mckenzie
General Secretary: Henry Bretz
Track Captain: Eloise Scholes
Cross Captain: Emily DeBacker
Treasurer: Jamie Barrington
Track performance: Daisy Creasey
Distance Performance: Nathan Morris
Field Rep: Thomas Chappell-Pike
Social Secs: Beth Gallacher and Jasper Todd
Kit sec: Aaron Ward
Events Sec: Jude Alexander
Welfare and Equality: Ruby Jarman
Track Participation: Emily Kerr
Social Runs Rep: Izzy Rendall and Saurav Gorai
Distance Participation: Sophie Billups
Social Media: Seren Llywd
Terms and conditions
Click here to view terms and conditions
Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
