Affiliated Clubs

There are over 50 Clubs affiliated to the Sports Union.

The clubs cater for nearly every sport, but if there is a sport missing off the list that you want to take part in the sports union can help you form a club.

Many of the clubs run taster or beginner sessions at the start of each term. However, if you have any problems contacting a club or finding out a bit about what the club does just contact the Sports Union office for more information.

 

 

ABDN Snow

Captain’s email: j.dyson.07@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Email: abdnsnow@gmail.com

Club Captain: Jude Dyson

Facebook: ABDN Snow

ABDN Snow strongly encourages the following activities; skiing, snowboarding, sledging and hardcore partying.  We are one of the biggest clubs at AU.  You won’t find a better camaraderie or team spirit anywhere else.  Famous abdn pub crawl, Trip to France in January, BUDS and SUDs (where British universities are brought together for skiing boarding and partying) and look forward to BUCS – inter-University snow sports trip abroad, is why you should join our club, you wont regret it.

 

Aikido

Captain's email: a.brovkin.08@aberdeen.ac.uk
Club Captain: Anastasia Brovkin

Aikido is a non-competitive, non-aggressive, effective martial art that is also a lot of fun. It teaches techniques to use harmony to safely immobilise an armed or unarmed attacker, regardless of their size or strength. Aikido, meaning "way of harmony", enables the student to develop their own self-awareness, timing, posture and confidence - all of which are transferable life skills. Sessions cost £2.50 and last around two hours. No equipment or experience is necessary. Aikido is practiced bare foot and only loose fitting clothing is required to begin with. We are a friendly club which welcomes people of any level. Training, as well as regular social events, enables you to make lasting friendships throughout your time at university. We look forward to seeing you on the mat.

 

All Round Fighting

Captain's email: s.swiecicki.07@aberdeen.ac.uk
Club email: allroundfighting@abdn.ac.uk
Club Captain: Stanislaw Swiecicki

Are you a fan of the Ultimate Fighting Championship? Ever considered training Mixed Martial Arts ? Or maybe you'd just like to try a more traditional fighting style, but one which is pragmatic at its core and would give you the ‘full-contact' experience ? Look no further.All-Round Fighting is a martial art incorporating both grappling and striking techniques, take-downs and throws. Our club is officially Scotland's first Mixed Martial Arts club, although we go beyond MMA itself. We are the students of Shihan Marc Howes and Kyokushin Budokai is our origin. We challenge you to test your limits.

 

Archery

Captain's email: veroniqueheijnsbroek.09@aberdeen.ac.uk
Club Captain: Véronique Heijnsbroek

Archery is a friendly and enjoyable sport that has something for everyone! If you're a novice, we can provide coaching and all the equipment you'll need for your first year. If competition is your thing, you'll be pleased to hear that we compete in the Scottish university league (coming second last year) and send a team to the British university championships. Our members also attend various open and national competitions during both the indoor and outdoor shooting season. We are a social club with regular events after training and the occasional weekend outing. Come along to a free, no obligation taster session and see what you think.

 

Athletics

Captain's email: Alasdair.macleod.08@aberdeen.ac.uk
Club email: auac@abdn.ac.uk
Club Captain: Alasdair MacLeod

The athletics club is ideal for everyone - there is a massive range of interests and abilities within the club, whether you just want others to train with or training for specific competitions or just wanting to improve your fitness our sessions will suit you! There are 2 branches of the club, Hares and Hound and Track and Field. We are a really sociable club, with many social events organised through out the year including monthly pasta parties to fancy dress pub crawls, plus training sessions and runs are a great chance to meet new people and catch up with old friends.

 

Badminton

Captain's email: m.kutt.07@aberdeen.ac.uk and davidsona90@hotmail.com
Club Captain: Marta Kutt and Ashleigh Davidson

 

Facebook: Aberdeen University Badminton Club
The Badminton club caters for players of ALL abilities, from people who have never played before to players who are looking to play at a more competitive level and in tournaments. We are also a very sociable club and organise nights out for both the team and the whole club. We have a two teams that compete in the Scottish University leagues as well as two men's and two women's teams in our local league. We are always looking for new players for both our local and university teams and have training sessions specifically for team members on a Saturday morning. Our badminton club is not just about badminton; it is also, and at times more so, about the social aspect. If you are looking to play badminton and are up for a good night out then come along to one of our sessions.

 

Basketball Men

Captain's email: s.hamilton.08@aberdeen.ac.uk
Club Captain: Scott Hamilton

Why Join: The club has a very relaxing atmosphere but takes competition vey seriously as we strive to continue on last season's performance. The men's basketball has just finished a really successful season, winning the division 2 league with only one defeat the entire season. Next year we will be playing in the top division in Scotland and against some of the best players in Scotland's university! The club has two teams and varying skill levels so all abilities are welcomed and encouraged to come along and give basketball a try. Throughout the year we will be holding open sessions and hopefully a 3 on 3 tournament.

 

Basketball Women

Captain's email: s.hamilton.08@aberdeen.ac.uk
Club Captain: Scott Hamilton

The women's basketball club has a very open feeling to it and is open to everyone, from all levels to come along. Apart from playing a high standard of basketball you will also have the opportunity to meet a wide variety of students from all backgrounds. We play in the women's university league, playing against other universities up and down the country. We also have local matches against teams in the Aberdeenshire area which leads to a very busy season. For more information come along to the freshers fayre and sign up

 

Boat (Rowing)

Captain's email: katie_327@hotmail.co.uk
Club Captain: Katie McPherson

Websites: www.aubc.org.uk or Facebook 'Aberdeen University Boat Club'

AUBC has long since been one of the larger and more successful clubs within the University including individual athletes representing both Scotland and Great Britain. The rowing calendar is split into two parts, the winter head races and the much shorter Regattas held in summer. Highlights within the year include travelling to London to take part in the huge Tideway heads races, competing at Henley women's Regatta, Henley Royal Regatta, Scottish Championships and National Championships as well as British Universities and Scottish Universities. An important and fiercely contested event held each year is the Aberdeen Universities Boat Race, against Robert Gordon's University. The club has an active social scene, with a dedicated social secretary responsible for some wild but unforgettable nights out and fundraising events. Fundraising and themed nights out are popular, for example our famous annual pub golf. Whether you join our club as an absolute beginner, as the majority do, or with previous rowing experience you will find a friendly, fun loving club. Rowing is a sport that rewards commitment, dedication and hard work and the Aberdeen University Boat Club actively encourages progression and development within the sport

 

Boxing

Captain's email: w.roberts.08@aberdeen.ac.uk
Club Captain: Winston Roberts

Every year the boxing club takes on many new recruits who go on to compete and even win the university championships. Experience ranges from complete beginner to national champions. Whether it's to get fit, bulk up, lose weight, improve your English, try something new or a love of boxing; we commit to a competitive, strict, friendly and hard-working club. There are two full-time coaches dedicated to creating and improving talent. All shapes and sizes, male and female welcome.

To answer a frequent question; you don't have to get punched in the face!

 

Canoe

Captain's email: lukerd@hotmail.com
Club Captain: Luke Devall

AUCC is a very active club at the University. Our members include keen white water paddlers and river trips are run most weekends during term time. Being located in the north east of Scotland we have plenty of white water available to us. With the rivers Dee, Findhorn and North Esk all within a couple of hours drive there's something to suit all abilities. We also play Canoe Polo and compete against other universities at the Scottish Universities Polo Competition, and we entered a Canoe Polo team into the Scottish Canoe Association leagues in 09-10, and won our league! We sometimes head to the British University Canoe Polo and Wild Water competitions during the year as well. AUCC is open to all students at Aberdeen University from freshers to postgrads, everyone is welcome no matter what your skill level. Newcomers to the sport will be taught the basics at pool sessions and given the opportunity to progress at whatever pace they want! In joining AUCC you will probably find yourself travelling the length and breadth of the country, taking in some spectacular scenery, whether it's nearby or over on the west coast when we go to paddle some "real" rivers! You will almost certainly utter the words "what? You want me to paddle down that, there's a massive drop!", But you will also be known for uttering "that was awesome . . . can I do it again?". Once you get involved you will soon find yourself not wanting to leave! AUCC is also a very sociable club and have many events on our calendar which will give you the opportunity to get to know everyone in the club over a drink or two at the pub, so why not come along and see what you think!

 

 

Clay Pigeon

Captain’s email: w.d.frazer@googlemail.com

Club Captain: Will Frazer

Fresher air, good company and a refreshing drink afterwards.  This is typical for the clay pigeon shooting club, our training can cater for the novice to the Olympian.  We also enjoy a bit of friendly competition with the other Universities where we thrash them.  Why not join the club and attend the annual whiskey tasting night.

 

 

 

Lairig (Climbing)

Captain’s email: rorybrown_623@hotmail.com

Club Captain: Rory Brown

Facebook: Aberdeen University Lairig Club

Information: The Lairig is almost certainly the most active student mountaineering club in the UK, as well as one of the oldest and most well-established. Members participate in all mountain sports such as hillwalking and hiking, rock climbing, winter climbing, bouldering and ski touring. The club aims to get out and about as much as possible, and when dry, trips are run on Wednesday afternoons to local crags for rock climbing. Trips also take place every weekend to locations all over Scotland, favourite destinations including Skye, Torridon, and the Cairngorms. People of all abilities are welcome, but beginners are encouraged to learn from the more experienced members and strive to be self sufficient in the mountains. We are definitely not guides, although there are plenty of opportunities to attend subsidized courses run by professionals

 

 

 

Cricket

Captain’s email: g.s.oliver.09@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Graham Oliver

A large and diverse group of characters, the cricket club caters for a wide array of standards, from absolute beginner through to players on the fringes of county cricket. With the academic year largely coinciding with the off-season, the club largely offers specialised training and indoor net sessions from October through March, as well as indoor matches and BUCS indoor tournaments, before the outdoor season begins in April and runs through to early June. Dedicated coaches and state-of-the-art equipment are on hand to help players improve, or simply learn the basics of the game, throughout the winter. The club fields 3 XIs in the BUCS Scottish conference, and is highly competitive in all sides; in 2009, both the 1^st and 3^rd XIs won their respective divisions and progressed to the quarter-final stages of their individual cups. With sufficient numbers, it is hoped a women’s team will be able to likewise compete against the other Scottish universities women’s sides. Social nights are held throughout the year to let people in the club to get to know each other.

 

Curling

Captain’s email: l.houston.06@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Lewis Houston

Seriously....who thought it was a good idea to throw lumps of granite down a sheet of ice at a target? How hard can it be? Why not give it a try?

AU Curling Club welcomes players of all abilities each year with coaching for complete beginners, chances to compete for seasoned professionals and nights out for all. We train on Wednesday afternoon’s meeting at Aberdeen Sports Village at 1.30pm, from where we go to Curl Aberdeen, returning around 4.30pm. All you need is warm clothes, clean trainers and steady feet!

So come along and speak to us at the fresher’s fayre, meet us on Wednesdays at Aberdeen sports village at 1.30pm or email to find out more.

 

 

Fencing

Captain’s email: neilltannock@hotmail.com 

Club Captain: Neill Tannock

Information: Fencing is a great way to meet fun people at university and is an excellent form of fitness. It’s a sport that requires fast reflexes and logic. Whether you’re wanting to make friends and stay fit or you’re a competitive person and want achievements out of this sport, both outcomes are possible with fencing. Our results over the past two years have placed us up at the top of achieving clubs at uni. Both our men’s and women’s teams have won the British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) competition which involves every university in the UK that has a fencing club. Several of our members have been awarded blues and have had the honour of representing their country. All you need to bring is a pair of white trainers, long sports trousers and probably a spare t-shirt.

 

 

 

 

 

Floorball

Captain’s email: ilkka.iisalo.10@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Ilkka Iisalo

Floorball is a type of fast paced, skilful indoor hockey based on ice hockey and played on a rink.  The sticks used are extremely light with a long curved blade to help control a lightweight plastic ball.  Floorball originates from Scandinavia, and is popular in Sweden, Finland,Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Norway.  It is currently the fastest growing sport in the world, beating ice hockey and football! The floorball club is also known for having a great social life outside the rink – new members are always welcome, so feel free to come and have a go at floorball, whether you have previous experience as an ice hockey or roller hockey player, or just want to try something new.  See you at training!

 

 

 

Football Men

Captain’s email: scott.mckay.06@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Scott McKay

Website: www.abdnfootball.co.uk

Why to Join Our Club- There are a number of benefits to playing with the university football team. Coming off the back of a very successful season in both the university and local leagues we offer a very high standard of football in all of our four teams. We will also be competing in the local district U21s league allowing us to compete against Highland league teams on a weekly basis.

We are not just a sports club; we are also a social club. There is no better way to meet new friends than in the uni football team. We can guarantee a great time on our many social nights throughout the year.

Membership to the club will also guarantee you personalised kit.

 

 

 

Football Women

Captain’s email: jenni.davidson.09@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Jenni Davidson

The Women’s football club consists of girls both at uni and local. We like to welcome anyone to the club and provide a fun atmosphere in which to train and learn football.

The club competes in the top BUCS Division in Scotland playing games against other universities around Scotland on a Wednesday afternoon and also compete in the second Division North of Scottish Women’s Football where games are played on a Sunday around the north east of Scotland.

Training is on twice a week at the Aberdeen Sports Village lead by our team of enthusiastic coaches and we try to have a social event at least once a week. The team has annual events such as fresher’s welcome night, Christmas meal and awards night. We also enter a float at the annual Torcher’s parade. For those who aren’t into the late nightclub scene, you’ll often find us down at the pub watching the football!

 

 

 

Gaelic Football

Captain’s email: colm.mcnally.09@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Colm McNally

Facebook: Aberdeen University GAA

Welcome to Aberdeen university Gaelic Football Club, we are committed to sharing our passion of the sport of Gaelic Football to whoever wishes to learn and we welcome guys and girls experienced or inexperienced even those who want to come along for the fitness. The club is open to all levels, so do not hesitate to show up if you want to be part of the action.  The club competes in the national university championship and in a highly competitive league against other Scottish universities on a weekly basis. Over the past few years the club has had numerous players picked to play for the Scotland All-Star team. During the year the Club organises many activities and social events to help fund raise for the running of the club. If you are a member or a non-member don't be afraid to come along and join in the crack. 

 

Golf

Captain’s email: duncrarthur@gmail.com

Club email: aberdeengolf@hotmail.co.uk

Club Captain: Duncan Arthur

Website: www.aberdeenuniversitygolf.co.uk

Aberdeen University Golf Club was founded in 1878. Last season the 1st team were finalists in the Scottish Universities and qualified for BUCS. The club is one of the most successful in the Universities' history and in 2011 Nic MacAndrew became only the 3rd Scot to represent Europe at the Palmer Cup in the USA. The first team consists of 10 players with handicaps ranging between +2 and 3. The second team consists of 8 players with handicaps ranging from 2 to 6. The team play at Royal Aberdeen which is one of the finest Links Courses Britain has to offer. It has held big events such as the British Seniors Open and the Walker Cup. Royal Aberdeen is available for students to play in their free time whilst at university making it very well priced at only £265 a year. There are club medals and competitions. All are welcome with membership available at Royal Aberdeen, Murcar Links and Aspire Golf Centre.

 

 

 

Gymnastics

Captain’s email: ejgallacher@hotmail.com

Club Captain: Emily Gallacher

If Gymnastics is something you think you would like to take part in then come along to the Aberdeen University Gymnastics Club. Whether you see yourself as elite or beginner everyone can come along and have a go. Our Monday training is our main and general training at McClymont Hall using floor, vault, beam, bars and trampete. Tuesdays held at ASV is our Strength and conditioning training, this is additional training for those who are more serious. And then our Wednesday training is our specific Gymfest training. Gymfest is a large part of the gymnastics club calendar and we have a lot of fun coming together with our routine and taking the weekend away as a club. Training is as serious as you make it so whether you can only make the Mondays and want to have fun or whether you want to make every session and really see yourself excel that's entirely up to you.

 

 

 

Hockey Men

Captain’s email: aumhc@live.co.uk

Club Captain: Tom Adams

AUMHC is one of the largest and most popular clubs within the University and the Sports Union. We are now in our 105th year and the club is stronger than ever with over 50 members. Our success is due to our commitment to hockey both as a common interest and as a common reason to get together and have a good time. We cater for every level of hockey experience from complete beginners to internationals. Currently we have three competitive teams, and a fourth beginner’s team, who play matches on Saturdays and Sundays. Our 1st team play national league hockey, travelling all over the country to compete, while our 2nd team play in regional league. The 3rd team play in the local district league. We are also represented by our top 3 teams in the BUCS league. You can take your hockey as seriously or non-seriously as you like, we don’t mind! All our training and home matches take place at our new fortress Aberdeen Sports Village, and our former fortress the Hillhead Centre. We are also sponsored by the Kirkgate Bar in the centre of town where you can usually find us on Wednesday nights causing chaos. Social events are frequent within the club, and nearly always involve the women’s hockey club. Highlights include Curry Night, Race Night, Family Ties, Christmas Dinner and of course the annual Hockey Ball. These socials ensure easy integration into university club life and are always great banter. Whatever your standard of hockey and whatever your intentions, be it getting fit, meeting new people or looking for more excuses to go out, we look forward to welcoming you to AUMHC!

 

 

 

Hockey Women

Captain’s email: c.f.mcwilliams.07@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Clare McWilliams

AUWHC is one the University's largest sports clubs. We train twice weekly and play Wednesday and weekend matches against other Scottish teams. We all range in ability from beginners to regular, high-level players, so there's a place for everyone!
Throughout the year we enjoy many socials which are a great chance to mix as a club and relax. Our annual events include the now infamous curry night with the Men's club, family ties, intramural and the hockey ball. There are also a few new social nights being planned so this year is promising to be another fantastic one for AUWHC. We end each year with a tour, with previous destinations including Amsterdam and Barcelona. THIS is a great chance to get away after exams for some hockey and 'sightseeing'....
With a whole new committee and training structure coming into place, this year is shaping up to be one of our most successful yet. So if you'd like to get involved in competitive hockey and great socials - join AUWHC!

 

 

 

Ju-Jitsu

Captain’s email: thomasgeorgiou@hotmail.com

Club Captain: Thomas Georgiou

Imagine a sport that teaches self-confidence, as well as self-defence. Imagine a sport that can introduce you to the world of martial arts and teach you a range of interesting, yet practical, techniques. Imagine a sport practised by fun, friendly people who are perfectly happy to exercise in their pyjamas. But what is this wondrous sport, I hear you cry? Let me introduce you to the world of Ju Jitsu...

Apart from all the normal physical advantages (keeping fit and healthy, yadda yadda yadda), there's a great social side. Trips to the pub after training, BBQ’s (when the weather allows!), Christmas and Halloween parties, the Torcher Parade... All offer a brilliant opportunity to get to know club members that wee bit better. We're an especially friendly bunch (just have a look at the Gallery page on our website).

 

 

Judo

Captain’s email: nicola.mcilraith.08@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Nicola Mcllraith

Judo is a martial arts that demands physical skills & mental discipline and can take years to master. It is also a fun, Olympic, sport, suitable for all ages, shapes and sizes; and both genders.Judo originated in Japan in the 1880’s, when Dr Jigoro Kano adapted Ju Jitsu, a martial art used by the Samurai & Feudal Warrior class, and created Judo.By gripping the Judo suit (judogi) Judo players (Judoka) use the forces of balance, power & movement to try to “throw” each other using a recognised throwing technique (Nage waza).

Judo is great for developing fitness, strength, flexibility, co-ordination and balance & can help channel aggression.

Players can be graded either through competitive fighting or by demonstrating techniques, their grade being indicated by the colour of their belt (White to Black).

Whether you have practised before, are looking for a new challenge, or simply want a “taster” come along to our twice-weekly session at the Sports Village.  Kits can be provided for beginners.

 

 

 

 

Karate

Captain’s email: c.combs.07@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Chris Combs

The Aberdeen University karate club welcomes beginners and experienced karate students to join our training sessions, courses, trips to gradings and competitions and our social nights! The club welcomes karate students of all styles to come and join our training sessions.  We train twice per week in the Aberdeen Sports Village.  We have several courses per year, taught by experienced coaches, which focus on Kata and Kumite. If you are keen to progress up the belts, or even get your first, the club makes several trips to gradings per year.

The club will be attending several competitions this year including the SUS, BUCS and U.K.T.K.F championships, and we aim to bring home some medals!

We also hold several social nights which are always great fun.

 

 

Kendo

Captain’s email: matthew.macgregor.10@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Matthew MacGregor

First impressions of Kendo are of a noisy, aggressive and violent full-contact martial art. Kendo is certainly dynamic, but a little study will soon reveal a high level of skill and concentration, together with a grace and physical agility that any choreographer would appreciate.    Kendo is a physically and mentally challenging activity that combines strong martial arts values with sporting-like physical elements.  Kendo embodies the essence of Japanese fighting arts.  Around 8 million people world-wide practice Kendo. British Kendo Association, Aberdeen University Kendo Club was formed in 2006 following the success of Aberdeen Kendo Club.  We regularly compete in national tournaments and receive frequent visits from high ranking Japanese Kendo teachers.  We also have regular social events, often joining with other martial arts clubs.  Kendo can be practiced by people of all ages, and is enjoyed by men and women from all walks of life as mental strength rather than physical strength is more important.  All the necessary equipment can be loaned from the club until you are ready to buy your own.

 

 

Lacrosse Men

Captain’s email: m.grotvedt.08@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Morten Grotvedt

'A cross between American football and Shinty but played off the ground with sticks with nets on the end!?!' – That was how lacrosse was explained to me when I started University. I'm not attempting my own description except to say 'It’s the sport they play in American Pie!'  Branded as 'the quickest game on two legs' Lacrosse is gaining fans all over the world. Every year we have a number of opportunities for travel with the team; team tour is an experience like no other! In recent years we have travelled to Latvia, Hungary, Slovakia, Germany and Ireland. Those who have attended a club tour rarely pass up the opportunity to attend another one. We welcome all levels of ability from beginners to experts. No previous experience is necessary and we can provide equipment for those who do not have their own. All you need to bring along is a T-shirt, sports shorts and a pair of trainers.

 

 

 

Lacrosse Women & Mixed

Captain’s email: laurabelle@live.co.uk

Club Captain: Laura-Belle Williams

http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/209613402429951/
The University of Aberdeen’s Women’s Lacrosse Club is looking for social girls, of any age or ability, to join us in our quest for success this season! The 2009/2010 season included lots of banterful away trips and tournaments which culminated in our (now annual) Lacrosse Tour to Dublin which involves Lacrosse teams (men and women’s) from Universities all over the UK ‘playing Lacrosse’ in Ireland’s fairest city!              

Weekly training for girls is held on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons (as are matches) with weekend matches varying between both days. We also have a great relationship with the University of Aberdeen’s Men’s Lacrosse teams and enjoy joint social events such a pub crawls and mixed games against other universities.

 

 

 

Lifesaving

Captain’s email: j.mackinnon.08@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Jasmine Mackinnon

Can you see yourself as the next David Hasselhoff or Pamela Anderson? Yes? Then Lifesaving is the sport for you! Believe me we have heard it all before, “How can lifesaving be a sport? If you don’t drown do you win?”! The best way to find out is to simply come along to one of our training sessions! We are part of the British University Lifesaving Club Association (BULSCA) and compete in the University league.  We also attend the RLSS National Speed Championships and have seen some club members finishing top 10 for their event, proving some of our team capable of competing for Scotland. As well as competing we teach basic Life Support which works towards several lifeguarding and lifesaving qualifications including Bronze Medallion, Award of Merit, Life Support, and Bronze Cross (if you can brave the North Sea!).  Our pool sessions involve water based rescues and competitive lifesaving as well as improving swimming technique and stamina.  A large part of training, especially for competitions, involves acting out emergency incidents so if you like a bit of drama then you will fit right in! Don’t be scared if you have never done anything like this before (most of us hadn’t) or aren’t a particularly strong swimmer, come along and have a go.

 

 

 

Mountain Biking

Captain’s email: c.dunn.08@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Chris Dunn

Come and join us on one of our regular club rides on a Wednesday afternoon.  We cater for all abilities and ride both cross country (XC) and downhill (DH).  Whether it's your first ride or you're an experienced racer, we have something to offer you. For those XC riders, we have a good range of trails in the area to suit all abilities.  Joining the club is a perfect opportunity for you to discover new and exciting routes it's taken us years to find!  Riding with some of our experienced members will help you to push your limits and develop new skills – and of course give you some cracking stories for the pub! For the thrill seekers out there DH is maybe your thing.  Over the years we've ridden and raced all over the country.  We've recently returned from a 3 day stint with Farmer Jack in Wales but who knows where we'll be heading next? We also have our own Freelap timing system which is a great way to train for the annual BUCS DH and XC races, as well as have our own mini races in the woods.  Think you can set a new track record?  Well, there's only one way to find out and that's to join!

 

 

 

Netball

Captain’s email: f.lamb.08@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Francesca Lamb

The netball club is a fantastic club to be a part of.  It has grown in size over the past few years and its reputation is growing along with it.  The club now has four teams, which shows how much the interest has increased over time.  3 of the teams play in both BUCS and local leagues, while the 4ths still only play in the BUCS league, so there is plenty of room for new players to join a team and play for fun or a bit more seriously.  The girls in the club are friendly, loud and lots of fun! This year will play host to, hopefully, lots of nights out and tour over Easter (which is the best fun you will ever have!) So if you want to meet new people, play a team sport and have some fun, head over to the Netball stand during the Freshers Fayre.

 

 

 

Polo

Captain’s email: jack146@hotmail.co.uk

Club Captain: Jack Clement

Polo is an amazing but addictive sport which can give anyone the adrenaline rush of a life time. Not only can you develop a fulfilling bond between horse and rider but you get to be part of a tight-nit team in a fun and lively club. We love throwing parties and having get togethers and welcome all new members. Don’t be shy, there are always ways new and old members to take part and join at all levels of the club, whether you can ride or not! 

 

 

 

Riding

Captain’s email: glittery_stuff@hotmail.co.uk

Club Captain: Heather Rosie

The riding club is long established in the university and last year had over 100 active members. Whether you have never ridden before or consider yourself an advanced rider, we offer activities to suit you. Our equestrian centre, Hayfield, also hosts a local league in dressage and show jumping, with Hayfield horses being available to our members who wish to compete. The club has begun to offer an increasing number of alternative equestrian activities including western riding, carriage driving, vaulting and polo. As well as the annual Christmas hack at Glen Tanar estate, we offer a summer beach hack and BBQ, which was a great success last year. An active social scene comes hand in hand with club membership with various nights over the year.

 

 

 

Rifle

Captain’s email: i.mcdougall.09@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Ian McDougall

The club is a mixture of beginners and experienced shooters, some of who represent their countries and who are always happy to help you develop the skills needed to become a successful shot. Membership covers insurance, equipment use, range hire and a taster session for you to experience this wonderful sport. The Rifle Club welcomes anyone who would like to try this sport to come and relax and unwind. We can guarantee to hit the spot with you!  Come along and try!

 

 

 

Rugby Men

Captain’s email: jd_chalmers@hotmail.com

Club Captain: Jamie Chalmers

Want to work hard, get fit, make new friends and enjoy a spectacular social life? Then joining the A.U.R.F.C is an absolute must! Play in one of our 4 teams in the BUCS leagues every Wednesday or represent the University in the local Saturday league. If you have the desire and talent you can quickly progress to Scottish Universities level - several of our squad did last year! Having won ‘Club of the Year 07/08' and winning the Scottish Hydro Electric Plate at Murrayfield, you'll be a part of the most successful club in the University. Also, our 1st XV recently got promoted to the BUCS 1st division and our Saturday Team to the Scottish Hydro Electric Caledonia Division One so you'll be competing at the highest level. If you think that the training and playing may prove too much for you, then test your staying power by joining in our many social events, such as 'The King Street Shuffle', the Christmas Dinner and the end of season Rugby Ball. Whether you are playing or injured, this season you will have the chance to take part in SRU run coaching and refereeing courses, which will not only enhance your knowledge of the game but look great on your CV! Looking good and feeling good is a big part of any sport, which is why we hope to launch a new range of kit for the rugby club this season! No matter what standard you are, there's something for everyone at the A.U.R.F.C. Come along to training and see for yourself!

 

 

Rugby Women

Captain’s email: ldbowie@btinternet.com

Club Coach: Laura Bowie

AUWFRC has been established for a number of years and currently compete in the BUCS league.  Women’s Rugby is an up and coming sport with more and more members joining every year.  We are open to people of all abilities, even if you have never touched a rugby ball in your life!  We have social and fundraising events throughout the season and we participate in many University organised sporting events including Superteams. So come along and try something new!

 

 

Sailing

Captain’s email: johanna.wallin.08@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Johanna Wallin

Information: AUSC is a very active club; sailing and socialising in equal measure! We cater to all levels of sailing ability, from people who have never seen a boat before, to national champions. Our multiple RYA Dinghy and Senior Instructors, and Team Racing Coaches ensure that all members get the support and instruction that they need, and that our sailing is always safe and fun. We own six Fireflies (and some old laser IIs) which are kept and sailed at Forfar sailing club. We also have a collection of wetsuits and buoyancy aids for members to use, so you don’t even need your own gear. This year the club has teams competing in SUSA (Scottish Universities Sailing Association) team racing leagues, which gives team members the opportunity to sail against other Scottish universities, gaining experience, friends, and hangovers. The club has also a strong Yachting agenda, last year making the Worlds in France after competing in and winning SUSA Yachting. Socially AUSC is unrivalled, we meet at least once a week at our sponsor pub, the Blue Lamp on Gallowgate, and it always ends up being a great night.

 

 

 

Shinty

Captain’s email: robert.best.08@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Robert Best

Do you want to try something new? Try something unknown but very easy to learn? Play great and exciting sport? Have great socials with good banter and meet lots of new people? Then PLAY SHINTY. The Aberdeen University Shinty Club is one of the oldest clubs in the University.  It is a traditional Scottish sport, similar in ways to field hockey, its simple rules and techniques make it an enjoyable and quick sport to learn. The club prides itself on its openness and friendliness towards complete beginners and as a sport is hugely rewarding to learn.  Every year complete novices surprise themselves with how quickly they have progressed in the sport. With a Men’s and Women’s team who play in University and National leagues we are an active club with regular training and social nights.

 

 

 

Squash

Men’s Captain’s email: charles.thomson.08@aberdeen.ac.uk

Women’s Captain’s email: alice.pease.09@aberdeen.ac.uk

Men’s Captain: Charles Thomson

Women’s captain: Alice Pease

The Squash Club at Aberdeen University has a great reputation for being a friendly and social club that certainly knows how to have a good time. We are always interested in welcoming new people to the club, from complete beginners to more advanced players, and members always highlight the sociable training sessions and nights out as an enjoyable aspect of the club. Those looking forward to the more competitive side of club life will be glad to hear that Aberdeen University has three mens teams and one or two ladies teams (depending on numbers). These teams play regular matches throughout the year against clubs around Aberdeen as well as other University teams. The teams also have the chance to play at the annual Scottish University Squash Championships at Herriot Watt University in Edinburgh. New members will find it very easy to fit in and make new friends at the club and the informal training sessions mean you get the chance to play a range of different abilities.

 

 

 

Sub Aqua

Captain’s email: k.padgett.09@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Kelsey Padgett

The AUSAC is a special branch of the British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC) and has many members and instructors…importantly, we can teach you to dive! The club recruits new divers each year, through ‘try dives’ at King’s pool on campus. Not only does the club welcome new trainees but we also welcome experienced divers from other clubs and organisations with crossover courses and lots of diving! The club also organises many skill development courses throughout the year, including VHF radio operation, boat handling and oxygen administration just to name a few. We make diving available on a regular basis (weather permitting), for some of the cheapest diving available – ideal for the student budget! We have a fair amount of kit that we hire out at a very low cost, not to mention our wonderful RIB! Last year the club has dived in Oban, Kyle of Lochalsh, Lochaline and St. Abbs for week- and weekend- long trips as well as day trips to many great local sites.

 

 

 

Surf

Captain’s email: mairig1@hotmail.com

Club Captain: Mairi Graham

Facebook: Aberdeen University Surf Club

Everyone is welcome. From complete beginners to experienced surfers, long boarders to short boarders, Freshers to PhD students. The club brings together people who have an interest in surfing and who love having a good time.  We surf whenever there are waves in Aberdeen and Fraserburgh. Wednesday and weekend sessions and lots of trips to Thurso, Lewis and Newquay. We provide all the equipment and training you need to get started and keep improving.  With regular surf sessions and socials it’s a great way to make new friends, learn new skills, have fun and get some exercise all at the same time!

 

 

 

Swim & Waterpolo

Captain's emails: annabelle.gow@hotmail.com and rebecca.cross.08@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Rebecca Croft & Annabelle Gow

Facebook: 'AUSWPC Swimming Waterpolo'

We welcome swimmers of all abilities. Whether you can swim like a fish or sink like a brick, you want to improve your personal fitness, train for competitive swimming or swim for fun. We encourage all members to come to both swimming and waterpolo sessions, but this is not compulsory! Both male and female swim and waterpolo teams compete in a Scottish Universities League throughout the year as well as selected events such as Scottish Universities Championships, BUCS Championships (short and long course), Stirling Sprints and more 'fun' competitions such as Granite City Challenge. 

Fun and friendly team.  There is always something going on!

 

 

 

Table Tennis

Captain’s email: luisa.nienhaus.09@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Luisa Nienhaus

AUTTC is the club to join! We have had continual success in the last two years during which the club has been in this new setup. We are fighting for the Scottish University Championships, with two Men’s and a Ladies’ team, after coming 2^nd in the Men’s league twice consecutively and being listed as first in the Ladies’ league who reached the top 8 in the British University competition this year.  We hope that you can make a difference and help us push on and continue with this success which we have enjoyed lately. However do not be scared by this apparent competitiveness, players of all levels are welcome to join and play what is truly one of the most exciting sports on the planet, along with enjoying the social side of the club too. Come along and try it out, you’ll never want to do anything else again.

 

 

 

Taekwon-Do

Captain’s email: lora.dimitrova.09@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Lora Dimitrova

 

 

 

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Tai Chi

Captain’s email: k.mackay.08@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Kerry MacKay

Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/~aus083

Facebook: Aberdeen University Tai Chi Club

Tai Chi Chuan has something to offer everyone.

The soft, flowing movements produce many health benefits such as improved circulation, opening and strengthening of the joints and stimulation of the nervous system. These coincide with therapeutic qualities and develop improved flexibility, relaxation and focus of both the mind and body. After time, people find that they are less tired at the end of a class than at the beginning.  Many people simply enjoy the physical and mental challenge of Tai Chi Chuan and the many reasons people come to practise Tai Chi Chuan ensures that the class always has a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. It is an inexpensive way to improve and protect one’s health and our class is open to all.

 

 

Tennis

Captains email: g.cook.08@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club captain: Gill Cook

Be you a keen and dedicated player or someone who just enjoys battering a ball around a court every so often then retiring to the pub for a stiff drink; the Aberdeen University Tennis Club has it all. For season 2011-2012 there will be five tennis teams; 2 men's teams and 2 women's that compete in the BUCS national leagues and a Grampian team. The newly formed Grampian team is a mixed team that plays matches on a Tuesday night (other teams play on a wednesday afternoon) so this gives an opportunity for players that can't play on a wednesday to get involved. By having 5 teams teams we hope to give all standards of player a bash at match play. Don't hesitate to ask the captains to play! If the thought of competitive tennis make you feel nauseous don't worry, the club prides itself on our nights out. From dress up nights to pub crawls to the good old sociable drink that lands you in bed by half 9 with a cold portion of chips the club welcomes all who want a good time and to make many friends. Our Christmas and End of Season meal acts as a formal excuse to stumble around Aberdeen and always attracts a good crowd to provide for another excellent night on the tiles.

 

 

Trampoline

Captain’s email:  e.r.wharton.09@aberdeen.ac.uk 

Club Captain: Emma Wharton

Come along and find out that there is more to bouncing than a garden trampoline!  Our qualified coaches will teach you everything that you need to know...from complete beginner to elite level.  Our professionally run body conditioning sessions provide great exercise and are invaluable for training, not just in trampolining but also for those training in other sports.  We have a great social side to the club and regularly hold a variety of events.  The Club attends the four Scottish Universities Sport league competitions and there is a chance to go to BUCS as well.  We don’t just stay in Scotland though.  We send teams and supporters to the annual Manchester and Irish Student Trampoline Opens.  But don’t panic...you don’t have to compete if you don’t want to.  You can come along for a bit of exercise or just the social events. However your membership fee covers your entry cost to competitions so all you need is money for travel.  All are welcome...come along and give it a go! 

 

 

 

 

Triathlon

Captain’s email: matthew-alexander@live.com

Club Captain: Matthew Alexander

AUKT (Aberdeen University Kings Triathletes) is a club for the diehard athlete as well as those who just want to get fit and have a lot of fun at the same time. We have a training session every weekday night and cycling at the weekend too. We would encourage you to come along to as many as possible, but if you can only come to a few thats great too. As well as training hard we also play hard with regular socials and nights out with the club.

 

 

 

 

Ultimate Frisbee

Captain’s email: h.h.newton.09@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Hannah Newton

Facebook: Positive Mojo - Aberdeen University Ultimate Frisbee

Information: Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact, team sport that is played throughout the world. It combines the best features of football, basketball, American football and netball, and the simplicity of the rules means it’s easy and fun for newcomers to pick up. It can be played indoors or outdoors, where it is played on either grass or on sand. Aberdeen University Ultimate Frisbee Club plays on all three of these surfaces. We compete in both university and non-university tournaments throughout the year, most of which anyone who wants to play can do so, in Open, Mixed and Women’s competitionsIf you’ve never seen “Ultimate” played before then come along to a practice and we’ll teach you everything you need to know! And you don’t need to be good at sport either; some of our members simply play for the social side, not to compete at a high level. If you would like to learn more about “Ultimate” then www.whatisultimate.com has more details and the basic rules.

 

 

Underwater Hockey

Captain’s email: hbownesssmith@gmail.com

Club Captain: Hannah Bowness Smith

Underwater Hockey is exciting, something different, a great way to keep fit and the ultimate team game.

It is played on the bottom of a swimming pool using snorkelling gear, a lead puck and a short stick in order to manoeuvre the puck into the goal.  Teams consist of six people in the water with four rolling substitutes and players most hold their breath and descend to the bottom in order to control the puck. We are also very active socially with many club nights out held throughout the year as well as regular pub trips after training, and our new social secretary is keen to do even more this year. We even host our own competition at the end of the first term - know as the Gowland Cup.  This is a great opportunity to experience competition for the first time, as well as to meet players from other universities, and it is always followed by a good night out on the town with everyone. If your a competitive person; if you just wanna have fun; if you love being in the water but are fed up of swimming lengths; or if you just want to try something new - then come play Underwater Hockey.

 

 

 

Volleyball

Captain’s email: lachlan.richards.08@aberdeen.ac.uk

Club Captain: Lachlan Richards

 

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