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Welcome to the University of Bristol Touch Rugby Club!
UBTRC is the university’s most enthusiastic sports society—join us and experience it firsthand!
Whether you’re looking for a casual runaround on the downs, lively Wednesday socials, or are eager to represent the university at the BUCS championships, UBTRC has something for everyone. With opportunities to play at any level, we ensure that everyone finds their place in our inclusive society. Come along to a Wednesday Social Training Session and discover why we’re the best club on campus!
For those who simply want a runaround on the Downs in a fun, mixed sports society, our social membership is perfect for you! It includes a weekly social training session, a Wednesday night social, and an introductory competitive touch training session—all for just £45!
If you want to further develop in our sport, the competitive membership offers even more. It includes an extra coached training session each week, access to the Monday Night League, where we compete year-round against other clubs in the South West, and the chance to represent the university at local friendly tournaments and the University Touch Championships. Membership is £90, plus a mandatory £25 SEH Pass fee. We promise you'll get your money's worth throughout the year! As proud winners of the Team Spirit award, we can vouch that UBTRC is the best club on the circuit!
We keep a busy social calendar with events ranging from pub crawls and scavenger hunts, to ‘family’ evenings and sober socials. With three training sessions a week plus socials, there's always something to do, somewhere to go, and someone to hang out with—just come along and meet us! As a club that plays in mixed teams of all gender identities, we take pride in our inclusivity and diversity.
Monday 6.30-9.30pm: Bristol League Matches
Wednesday 2:30-4:00 pm: Social Touch - Durdham Downs
(All members welcome)
Friday 6:30 - 7:30 pm: Competitive Training - Coombe Dingle Sports Complex 3G Pitch
Sunday 11:30 - 12:30 pm: Introduction to Competitive Training - Coombe Dingle Sports Complex 3G Pitch
Touch Rugby is a rapidly growing sport in England, and now is the perfect time to get involved! Evolving from rugby league, Touch shares the goal of advancing the ball to the opponent's score line but with some key differences.
Touch is a minimal-contact sport where tackles are replaced by (usually!) gentle touches. After 6 touches, possession turns over, giving the other team a chance to score. With a team of up to 14 players, but only 6 on the pitch at a time, the game is fast-paced and dynamic, with constant player rotations.
We play in mixed teams of all gender identities, bringing together a diverse group of players, each contributing unique skills and attributes. The best way to learn Touch is to join us and Give it a Go! Our Wednesday social sessions on Durdham Downs are perfect for trying something new and becoming part of a fun, friendly student community.
Get in ‘Touch’!
Email: bristolunitouch@gmail.com
Facebook: University of Bristol Touch Rugby Society
Instagram: uob_touch
Terms and conditions
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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.
