Description
Welcome to the University of Bristol Calisthenics Society!
Who are we?
Here at UBCS our aim is to defy gravity. We're on a mission to impart both beginner and advanced calisthenics moves, ensuring that anyone – whether you're a seasoned pro or just curious – can achieve feats of superhuman strength. All you need is a pull up bar. Our doors are wide open to everyone, reflecting our belief in the power of mutual learning and the importance of elevating calisthenics to the status of an officially recognised sport.
There is nothing more electrifying than unlocking a new move in calisthenics. What's truly exceptional about this sport is its adaptability – you can conquer it in the park, your cozy flat, or an open field. There is endless opportunity for progressive overload from additional weight vests to an ever-advancing library of dynamic and static skills. So while we eagerly anticipate your participation in our sessions, the flexibility of calisthenics empowers you to enhance your skills whenever and wherever you choose.
Pioneering its way since 2022, we're charged with excitement to kick things into high gear and meet potential members at the 2024 Welcome Fair. With students at the helm, we're all ears for your suggestions, crafting sessions that resonate with your aspirations. Otherwise, just show up and see what’s planned for the session!. Don't just spectate; participate. Help us ignite the calisthenics revolution!
Our plans for 24/25:
In 2024 and 2025 we aimed to ground ourselves as the go-to society for bodyweight training. Having attracted hundreds of sign-ups at the Welcome Fair and delivering accessible GIAG sessions for beginner, intermediate and advanced athletes, we are confident that we can build on our position in the upcoming academic year.
This year we have exciting plans to hold more beginner-friendly sessions on a weekly basis, run frequent socials, and provide high-level advice to members who particularly want to take their training to the next level. We will deliver member-only content through our own website, which will give specific guidance for building strength and achieving particular moves, such as muscle-ups and front levers.
In our sessions, we will be teaching push-ups, pull-ups, handstands, ab workouts, chest workouts, shoulder workouts and much more! As well as hundreds of variations of these exercises, we will be training more intermediate-level moves such as front levers, back levers, planche, muscle-ups, one-arm pushups and even more at Brandon Hill during the week.
We are very excited to meet all students at the Welcome Fair and even more students throughout the year at sessions. Please know that we are very welcoming of members all the way through the year and always want to meet new people to do calisthenics with, whether it's our first session of the year or our last. We hope to see you soon :)
Sessions Times and Location:
Wednesdays and Sundays ~4pm to 6pm @ Brandon Hill Outdoor Gym
Start times are subject to change!
Please join our WhatsApp group chat for further information on session timing and content:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DUHQTk4PB3X55g6f2qxE7s
Membership:
Full Membership - full admittance to all sessions and socials throughout the year, exclusive access to our website content for gaining strength and achieving intermediate/ advanced cali moves.
Please check out our memberships here:
[Link to be added when created]
Committee:
President - Darion Williams
Vice President - Yeu Yeou Phang
Secretary - Matt Cordell
Social Secretary - Tom Woodbridge
Training Secretary - Vic
Treasurer - Chris El Akoury
Equality Officer - Rhiannon Ince
General Committee - Arik Shukhman
Please join our WhatsApp group to see what is going on and to ask any questions to other members or the committee:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DUHQTk4PB3X55g6f2qxE7s
Follow us on Instagram:
Instagram - @uobcalisthenics
Check out our website:
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.
