35be124f-0119-47b0-bd64-a23d6135019d Are you a first year student? Win a set of Beats headphones (worth £269)!

]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 10:22:03 GMT 649708b9-c404-40db-aba8-76672903d676 The Intra Mural Netball Quarter Finals took place yesterday afternoon and were as exciting as expected.

]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:17:12 GMT 6b972c2d-dfac-4c06-a4a6-0f56f0cab761 Thank you and congratulations to everyone who took part!

]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 11:30:11 GMT 41bb5260-29b4-400a-b8e0-11ee2c3fc24d On Friday 17th May and Wednesday 22nd May 2013 a professional film company will be on-site taking shots of the Goodwin facility and its customers.

]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 16:39:32 GMT d75c98d3-13a6-4b8e-8567-5e164e85ca8b A footballer who collapsed during a game and was revived by the opposition team of medics has been reunited with a player who saved him.

]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 09:50:11 GMT bc420c7f-6a66-4f0e-aa5e-879120b7d007 Students get set for one of the most celebrated sporting events held on the Sheffield University’s calendar for this year, the Intra Mural Finals.

]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 14:25:35 GMT d9d9acd3-561b-494e-a48d-547005f7f4ce Your chance to win an Ipod Touch, a Sony Ipod Docking Station and more by entering our prize draw!

]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 11:13:43 GMT 31b85615-f112-404c-8300-066540ebbefa Lisa Brocklesby 1st year dental student at the University of Sheffield participated in the English National Karate Championships on the 20th/21st April 2013 which were held at Ponds Forge.

]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 10:16:51 GMT 160952d4-595d-4642-ba0f-0f96d6ba3c60 3 Week Self Defence Course, Wednesday 15th May – 29th May 2013

]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 14:22:50 GMT a60e7a16-ca34-4e9e-8143-cff9313d7459 This is a 4 week course in Lishi Yin Yang Tai Chi – a unique way to get FIT and learn a POSITIVE approach to life!

]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 14:22:28 GMT 07e087c8-ef12-49b2-9aac-b5d1b6697017 Are you a keen runner looking to improve your technique? Or maybe you have a race coming up and you want to make sure you get the most out of your training? Whatever your reason for being a runner this session could be for you!

]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 14:07:49 GMT 803b05a6-b999-42ec-ad9e-41faf32dfe6b As of today at 12noon your current numerical Login ID will be replaced with your e-mail address as your login ID and the current 4 digit PIN will also be changing to a password system which you will be able to change to your personal preference once you have logged in for the first time with your new details.

 

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:52:44 GMT 0ba8f6e0-15d2-47cb-862e-a6658bc581dd The festival is all about having fun and is aimed getting new people involved in volleyball and letting students try another sport or activity. All students are welcome.

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:20:56 GMT dc4238d4-0493-449d-a5f5-fbcd27fb2748 It’s been another action packed year for the University of Sheffield’s canoe club. The canoe polo teams have gone from strength to strength, with the men’s team achieving a hard-fought 6-6 draw in Varsity and the women’s team accomplishing a 3-2 victory.

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:04:52 GMT 159528e9-b1e3-4d12-bd36-713ba0b2f4a2 After recent customer feedback we are pleased to be able to announce we are changing the way you login to online bookings.

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:18:05 GMT d38cd972-4814-4a96-ab6a-0ac19d181bf4 The nationwide Swimathon is the world's biggest fundraising swim. This year it is taking place across the country between 26th April – 28th April 2013.

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:21:32 GMT 775adf1c-a831-44be-8a7b-7e0912b7d348 We had some great success at the BUCS national championships this year with star performances from the following students: (5 of which are on our Elite Sports Performance Scheme)

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:48:26 GMT 46ac3623-c9e4-4ff9-8a2d-ea973f3a441f Sport Sheffield will be closed on the following dates

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:23:58 GMT 458f9820-3dd0-4440-a07c-20091d402b78 The University's finest sportsmen and women stormed to victory against Sheffield Hallam University – taking home the prestigious trophy for the first time in a decade by two points.

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:57:44 GMT df198e97-4e10-4dbb-ad79-759dbdd8b3ec Congratulations to everyone who played, worked, and supported this years Varsity competition!

]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:37:58 GMT 0ea939a8-ba3d-4597-b8f8-ab6d2fad0a87 Relaxing Yoga Workshops to Help You Through the Exam Period

]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:08:16 GMT 8e2a687f-b25c-42ca-b584-7dfc76438f03 The Swimming Pool will be unavailable for customer use on the following dates.

]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:48:09 GMT c4c1cadb-a8b6-4060-8b01-a6e56c505cef When you Run with Us you’re helping to Make it Better. We’re making our extraordinary hospital even better for our young patients and their families.

]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:47:48 GMT c225cd32-15a3-4f14-948d-637f009ab83d Paralympians Will Bayley and Maddie Thompson have today been announced as athlete ambassadors for the next ParalympicsGB Sports Fest, which offers disabled people the chance to “Try the Sports, Meet the Medallists, Get Inspired”.

]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:05:52 GMT baee24dc-0efe-40ca-93c1-ece230ab86a9 Come along on the 12th of April to the Beehive (West Street) and support the brave 50 teams of 3 who will be battling it out to make their respective University "Chicken Champions" all in aid of raising money for Childreach International.

]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:23:23 GMT 4fe7772a-84be-47dc-bd9a-0cbbb175ec4d We are pleased to tell you that Veolia's emergency repairs have now been completed. The heating and hot water has now been restored at Goodwin Sports Centre.
 

]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:12:16 GMT 3d9dfd4c-1ac5-49e5-9c05-512ae87ca66d Our extended weekend opening hours will be back on Saturday 13th April 2013!

]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:26:00 GMT 225d544e-7f01-4bda-aa32-4f2132d878e4 All postponed fixtures will be played on April 10th. Tickets already purchased for the Football final will remain valid for the rearranged event. Ticket refunds will be available if anyone cannot attend the new date.

]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:41:54 GMT 6869e759-7f1e-46ab-9cb6-505ad2de6ad5 Due to the recent bad weather, the following pitches are still closed at Goodwin Sports Centre: ALL outdoor 6 aside pitches, John Hawley 5 aside area and Outdoor Netball/Tennis court
 

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:29:38 GMT 7123eb67-6b2b-459b-8d1a-f1400041c696 Due to the continued bad weather we are experiencing at the moment, and predicted weather to come, the outdoor pitches at Goodwin Sports Centre will be closed this evening, Wednesday 27th March.

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:52:07 GMT b3a654a9-fc33-4fbe-beb6-de745a409664 Congratulations to the prize draw winner!

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:54:28 GMT cf956390-4512-48bf-a348-869ff4f25564 Due to the heavy snowfall over the weekend, All outdoor pitches will be closed this evening at Goodwin Sports Centre.

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:31:47 GMT ebc24e6d-55af-46b5-823c-57612236116f Due to the heavy snowfall over the weekend, All outdoor pitches will be closed this evening at Goodwin Sports Centre.

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:55:47 GMT 5b42fd54-b0f4-44d1-8023-1bfa8fd70cb0 Sport Sheffield is committed through its mission and values to create a customer centric approach to running the sport facilities and services, thereby providing our customers with a quality and enjoyable sporting experience.

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:22:18 GMT 08d62f71-72ce-4f63-b03a-05dd83a94b05 Please accept our apologies, but the outdoor pitches at Goodwin Sports Centre will be closed this weekend, 23rd and 24th March.

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:45:51 GMT c2baf73d-8c61-4098-92ef-23d22057ea77 Due to today’s snowfall and predicted bad weather still to come, ALL outdoor pitches will be closed today at Goodwin Sports Centre, Friday 22nd March.

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:26:19 GMT f54b04db-d79a-4c2c-8c4d-1e944b511aac The University’s Staff Cricket Club enters its sixtieth anniversary year as reigning champions of the Sheaf Sports and Trophies Yorkshire and Derbyshire Cricket League.

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:00:18 GMT 603d19be-a599-4335-b9cc-c9cae5afd2fc Unfortunately due to maintenance issues within the control room it will be necessary to close the sauna and steam rooms on the Thursday 21st March 2013. We hope to have the Sauna & Steam back open on Friday 22nd March 2013.

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:09:03 GMT 802540bc-b1ad-4e1e-a8cd-369e6d56265f The 4th Alumni Football Tournament took place at Goodwin sports centre on Saturday 16th March 2013.

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:33:12 GMT 553845ca-4d9b-4ea5-99ab-117bce32d642 Spaces are available in the public 5 aside leagues at Goodwin Sports Centre

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:06:04 GMT ab18f521-efd6-41c3-a093-cd13abeb094c This course is based on Dru Yoga and each week advice and tips will be given to enable participants to learn more about yoga and how it can enhance your lifestyle.

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:40:08 GMT b5feea29-089b-4596-9fa9-6a937ba5d689 Can you write the first ever official “Black and Gold” supporters song!

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:11:46 GMT cb12da18-2a78-4612-8c48-d89351b1823e Don’t forget! Our extended weekend opening hours are for university term time only. University Easter holidays are Saturday 16 march 2013 to Sunday 7 April 2013.

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:13:59 GMT 5319ce94-fce7-4b31-9535-466232ed3dbd Over the weekend of 2nd/3rd March The University of Sheffield played 7 fixtures against Hallam University to make up the very first Intra Mural Varsity.

]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:38:15 GMT 36a1c800-bfb8-4a97-b305-1875f0c7b15a Important News: On Wednesday 6th March 2013 a professional film company will be on-site taking shots of the Goodwin facility and its customers.

]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:39:32 GMT 641bf446-9310-4392-ad7c-d00920e01da3 The event will be taking place on Friday 26th April 1.30p.m - 6.30p.m

]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:34:35 GMT 0535ab3f-c34c-4144-b0bd-fe3ad4d12870 Sheffield Hallam have won Varsity sailing for the first time ever after a stunning comeback win against Uni at Winscar Reservoir in the Peak District.

]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:34:25 GMT 6a721547-7e60-48a7-a5e2-e9e9e4b24896 Officer Dibble, Stand Up For Sport

]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:44:06 GMT 3038bc7d-794d-4660-8899-adec07468802 Our Black and Gold teams did well at the BUCs Gatorade National Championships, held in Sheffield at the weekend.

]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:07:10 GMT ed3d3d13-75f6-4f38-9885-2b7a67feeb81 University of Sheffield retained the overall Winter Varsity 2013 Trophy by 4pts to 2pts

]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:39:45 GMT 07a165fe-a8bd-4129-bdca-f2675d93adca In partnership with the RFU, Sport Sheffield is looking to recruit 12 teams to enter in to its 6 week Summer O2 Touch Rugby Leagues.

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:13:11 GMT e2e8d034-5886-42ef-b7fd-6c9cf4eb36cb In preparation for Varsity 2013, the University of Sheffield Water Polo Club will be using the swimming pool on the 3rd of March from 3pm.
 

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:49:51 GMT 3e5e59da-56d4-40ba-9aeb-15d71187e2a3 Early Booking discount is available until the end of February! Call us to secure your discounted places.

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:43:42 GMT 3c2378d9-883e-4fc5-967e-4076ebb68f61 The student officers are eight students, elected by the whole student population, who work full time at the Students' Union for a year.

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:11:49 GMT 9563175e-bb2d-41ba-b38a-648e5d0c6d4a Winter Varsity was in full flow this weekend at Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena, which played host to a Uni v Hallam clash, in the shape of Ice Hockey.

]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:29:31 GMT 53ddd222-4189-488b-a238-d644fb705b4d After the overwhelming success of last year's event, Sheffield Dance Society will be holding their second annual dance competition on Saturday February 23rd at the Octagon Centre.

]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:06:21 GMT c65051f4-a996-41af-bbf9-97b03ff8245d Get involved in one of the largest mass participation road races in the country!

]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:37:44 GMT bdb954a2-a45a-44a2-9964-31460a706791 Show your support

]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:08:52 GMT 73dc48ff-c788-4b37-97f9-ce76ad76eb8e We’ve got it nailed!! There is a fantastic deal being offered by SKIN & TONIC (in the S10health gym) to all team members, cheerleaders and supporters. ONLY £5 to have your nails painted in our Black and Gold colours!

]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:07:04 GMT 0b4afca8-f85a-4d00-8c34-b29f66c675a4 Following recent feedback asking for an extension to weekend opening hours we are delighted to announce a trial period of extended opening hours commencing this Saturday 16th February which will run to the end of the academic year during term time only.

]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:19:57 GMT e2ef42c2-cb2a-42ae-9a0a-5be264ac5ca2 The Sport Sheffield Time:Out Café has been awarded five stars for food hygiene!

]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:26:21 GMT dcde59d4-4930-42b8-9070-5632c16e085a Please find attatched the S10health attendance reports for January 2013

]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:53:19 GMT 02d2f2ab-f06d-485b-97e0-37cb2b163e09 Introductory Sessions: Sundays 17th, 24th February and 3rd, 10th March 2.00pm

]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:07:23 GMT 5ad6e100-d5bb-420f-9384-45b006d2dd1a LIKE our facebook page and get automatic entry to our prize draw for FREE Varsity 2013 tickets.

]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:13:22 GMT d08271ec-28db-4970-9616-037cc50f5b61 THIS CAN ONLY MEAN ONE THING.....VARSITY 2013!

]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:51:15 GMT 78980fb2-3c32-4fac-9347-df378e74ac7a If you were inspired by our brilliant Olympic boxers last summer or simply want to improve your fitness and try something a bit different, why not give our beginner boxing sessions a go?

]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:40:25 GMT 13ae64ff-dcf9-4f84-a7a2-2bffadf2bd77 Touch Rugby appeals to sports enthusiasts as well as those looking for an alternative way of keeping fit through a fun game which only needs a ball and a few jumpers for corner flags.

]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:18:50 GMT 76472aa5-7395-49c7-af86-222f72b6ddd0 Sport Sheffield has linked up with Run England to provide weekly informal, fun and free sessions to new runners from Wednesday 6th February, led by our very own student run leaders Sammy Rashid and Hannah Bushell.

]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:10:56 GMT 03521603-6208-4cf5-b46b-731b9e4c7a02 We are pleased to be able to offer some FREE taster sessions in Lishi Movement on Thursday 7th February 2013 at 2.00pm – 3.00pm and Thursday 14th February at 4.15pm – 5.15pm.

]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:51:08 GMT 90dcf752-3d68-4de0-8b8c-f31ef08e43be Due to the success of the first CYQ Certificate in Fitness Instructing course run at Goodwin Sports centre in October we plan to run more fitness courses at Sheffield University.

]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:19:29 GMT c74c2e64-48e1-40ec-ad6c-e4c3e2d79e9d On Tuesday 5th February you will be able to come along from 2pm and have a FREE sport bra fitting session with the Panache team.

]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:05:21 GMT a15965d0-0b87-4b2e-a8df-5bc6b9c2b15e Back for its second year, the Sheffield Varsity 10k race, takes place on Sunday 10th March and is this year part of the main Varsity programme of events.

]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:49:20 GMT 4cd4117f-06cd-4967-b79f-61dfdb8a7cf0 The majority of the outdoor pitches are now playable again at Goodwin Sports Centre. We still have some problems with the surface on Pitch F and the John Hawley Pitch, and an inspection and decision will be made on the availability of these pitches at 3pm today.

]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:33:59 GMT 912eb341-b655-4e89-b019-2499ef27315a Some of the events to watch out for…..

]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:54:36 GMT 1a327bec-2a2a-449e-ac26-68b0206f1235 Despite the snow Goodwin Sports Centre is open as normal today apart from our Cafe and Synthetic Turf pitches.

]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:20:46 GMT d689df87-6e06-46d7-b6de-c6f3d4a3fe85 After weeks of waiting, the route for the Yorkshire leg of the 2014 Tour de France has been announced this morning. Race organisers confirmed last month that the Yorkshire-led bid had won the right to host the opening 'Grand Depart' of the world's most famous bike race.

]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:15:26 GMT 86845d4b-9242-485b-85e2-dce9d5efd390 You’ll find lots of interesting information about Sheffield and Sport Sheffield.

]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:48:52 GMT b1c7f25d-08d6-461d-ac4d-c3c0285f88f4 Congratulations to the winners of the prize draw

]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:15:54 GMT b2ef6c71-74b5-4fa8-8a13-87597819379f Sport Sheffield and Nourish Me Now have teamed up to create a brand new limited edition of a Black and Gold recovery drink for Varsity 2013. We believe the first of its kind in the UK.

]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:59:13 GMT b8d50d9e-fb93-47ab-80a4-ebe50be25772 We are delighted to announce that Sport Sheffield has achieved FULL COMPLIANCE of the Customer First Assessment process.

]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:38:39 GMT e007a679-22e2-4260-b3d4-3d3b88f75b18 The 24 rising stars were awarded with the Elite Sports Performance Scheme (ESPS) status in a special ceremony at the Students' Union to help them achieve their sporting and academic dreams.

]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:45:23 GMT 2bf7f541-7298-4ef5-827b-dc7029292f02 HEVO stands for Higher Education Volleyball Officer... Basically we are development officers and our job is to develop, improve and promote Volleyball opportunities at the University of Sheffield.

]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:30:09 GMT 985bdabd-25bb-44a5-918a-306ee94e7a9e An inspirational sporting star who will be going for gold in Rio 2016 is set to be awarded a prestigious scholarship from the University of Sheffield, helping her make a leap towards Olympic success.

]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:12:44 GMT e356ed09-8bd2-4ba5-9e21-d86943834596 Are you interested in sports nutrition and in particular sports/post workout recovery drinks? Over the past few months we have been working alongside NouriSH Me Now which has seen them support our recent seminar programme and will see us stock their products in the very near future.
 

]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:29:51 GMT 6c097d1b-eab3-4235-964c-3e81f2a0c42a Running is hugely popular as a sport, hobby and pastime. It has many benefits and is a great way to increase your activity levels. However, as with any sport or activity your enjoyment can be spoilt if you are carrying an injury. This session will discuss the main injuries found amongst runners and look at ways in which the risk of injury can be reduced..
 

]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:27:00 GMT 685ad264-4a22-4d99-a3bf-700c871ac6a6 Thursday 15th November saw some of our students get to grips with current terminology and legislation as well as various sporting challenges in a bid to better understand and experience first-hand, some of the barriers to participation in sport.

]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:09:32 GMT 82373f6c-d259-4e94-9ef4-44900edaaf94 The blue artificial turf with its brilliant pink surround, nicknamed the 'smurf turf', will make a 163 mile journey north from the Riverbank Arena to its new home Abbeydale Sports Club in Sheffield.

]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:17:52 GMT 7cc589f5-9781-4e58-afbe-0183689d6cab On Saturdays 8th December and 19th January we are hosting Running Coaching Clinics at Goodwin Sports Centre.

]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:14:21 GMT 6cd9fd14-6f44-498a-bb5f-8609ca2e6d66 Saturday 27th October saw Dancers, musicians, cheerleaders, sportsmen and many others in Sheffield and beyond come together to celebrate life with youngsters who have had cancer.

]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:42:24 GMT 07135e3c-1964-40fd-92be-115c42148c82 The Students' Union Marketing Department, in conjunction with Luke Macwilliam, Sports Officer and the Sports Sheffield team are running Ideas Café's next week where we want to hear your views about health, well-being and sport.

]]> Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:05:48 GMT 1eaccdb4-6b5f-40fe-b9e8-d3b658d061f7 Sheffield Qualify in Style for the BUTBA Cup Final.

]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:33:13 GMT 6789d4a8-7338-473e-863e-8a2e4a6739de Today 14th November there are veriety of sport events for Sheffield sport players and fans. here is a summay of exciting matches in British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS)

]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:44:26 GMT 64a28351-9c3a-4c35-9b5b-09e6dc53181d Jenn Dick has represented Canada at elite level in the ultra-marathon discipline. Following on from other sessions on running technique this session is designed to give an insight into what it takes to reach this level of competition.

]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:48:12 GMT 5327e44d-6dfc-4eff-b05d-e7836f83846e The sessions will include - The end of pointless diets: healthy weight loss, Bulking up: It's not a question of protein! and Happy with how you are? Nutrition for weight maintenance.

]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:28:59 GMT b7777d7e-60ac-4c3c-bf7d-b90d62163faa Last night Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis has won the Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year Award.

]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 09:18:13 GMT d3125314-7252-486c-abd0-8b9b8b469b31 Would you like to know when the gym is quiet to better plan your work outs?

]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:47:15 GMT b5bfdddd-382f-4d11-aaad-a7ac6d58ee97 The University of Sheffield Volleyball Club is holding its very own volleyball festival!

]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:24:12 GMT e93fa430-f161-4ac5-a1cd-1ee0bc0907ec Spending your afternoon pedalling as quickly as you can up a mile long hill which at points is even steeper than Conduit Road, in temperatures as chilly as five degrees and clad in nothing but lycras may not sound like everyone’s cup of tea. This was what 11 riders of the University of Sheffield Cycling Club proceeded to do last Saturday for the BUCS Hill Climb competition.

]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:12:44 GMT 520acae3-32c3-405f-bd62-6c0c04e78c28 Here’s a summary of all the exciting sports matches happening today 31/10/2012

]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:44:57 GMT 30734fca-f774-4150-9d67-8476f81cacee Sheffield Marrow is a student branch of the Anthony Nolan Trust, run by a group of students from the University of Sheffield. We sign people up to the Anthony Nolan stem cell register to try and find donor matches for people suffering from otherwise untreatable blood disorders such as leukaemia.

]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:16:31 GMT 2f6be5fe-aa04-436c-8386-5050e40eff29 30 November 2012 Presented by Dan Walker, BBC Sports Presenter Sheffield City Hall

]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:20:03 GMT 4cbbbeb1-78eb-4e9e-8e16-690a63b58639 This is a session designed to give an insight into running technique and barefoot running technique which is currently a hot topic within the running world.

]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:11:13 GMT 635545bf-75fc-457f-a0c2-b771aa81e233 5 Week Beginners Yoga Course, Wednesday 31st October 2012 – Wednesday 5th December 2012
 

]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:55:16 GMT 919228df-f8dd-458b-9592-bf047d8306de Goodwin Sports Centre will be running an NPLQ course on the following dates: Monday 17th December – Thursday 20th December

]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:04:00 GMT 9fb20932-2ab8-4d3a-9da9-83879f710948 On Saturday 10 November at the Humanities Research Institute the Department of Philosophy is putting on the first of two events for philosophers and runners and interested public dedicated to an exploration of the philosophy
of running.

]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:41:28 GMT 8be91fdb-28bb-4292-82c6-8e8f3025ccf7 Sport Sheffield was audited by the Football Association on 16/10/2012

]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:08:32 GMT 46bf8c7c-5414-4386-8a0f-82c05377c913 The Sport Sheffield website is now 1 year old and we would like to know what you think about it...

]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:49:31 GMT b0323d77-2b40-4187-b16e-7a3386a71bf2 Bryony Page one our Elite Sport Performance Scheme(ESPS) athletes, led a superb performance by the British senior women’s trampoline team in Sofia, Bulgaria, by taking the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique World Cup gold in the individual final scoring 54.460 points to top the podium.

]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:15:54 GMT fea68b53-4be0-417a-95b6-ad41da0b45c8 There will be a number of free events; activities and taster workshops that are aimed at helping students to 'thrive' at University. Give yourself a treat and come along!

]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:12:44 GMT 9995e3d7-9a48-4a46-a31e-2b7989c09899 Sport Sheffield is delighted to be supporting NouriSH me now

]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:36:14 GMT 6f220365-5708-42f4-8ddd-bae446372f3f Inspired by this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games? Want to lead and inspire others? Be a sporting hero…
 

]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:41:26 GMT 3a1ccdfe-aaad-4336-9495-ab01f45e92c5 Whilst at Goodwin Kyle visited the newly installed 3G football surfaces. Kyle was suitably impressed with the quality of pitches available to our students.

]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:26:38 GMT 6a6a0b99-2151-453d-98c1-352654265371 Every year we ask Students, Staff and Alumni to enter our 'Capture the Spirit of Sport' photography competition which provides us with a selection of images which showcase Sport Sheffield's core values.

]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:23:34 GMT 67070f54-e8bb-41cc-a734-a6e290494f46 Staff and Student 5 a-side Football Leagues are due to start a new season at Goodwin Sports Centre from the 8th October.

]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:06:42 GMT f308db8f-033a-4412-82c3-eaf673d885ca NEW 3G Pitch at Sport Sheffield, Goodwin is confirmed as the home ground for Sheffield Sabres.

]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:06:56 GMT cf74b9aa-5599-4180-a52a-8df7747b9bdf The All Nations Football Festival took place at Goodwin sports centre on the 1st and 2nd September 2012.

]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:08:05 GMT 5a18a95c-74ac-4b1d-ab2f-d8e0617afc59 When Sport Sheffield first cited the YouTube video of Sheffield Alumni’s Paralympic Table Tennis Shot it had around 22,000 views earlier in the week now it is 4 million and counting.

]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:21:32 GMT 8e7da918-3a20-407c-be15-47928d86b7d7 This year we are proud to introduce our Intra Mural E-Booklet, in here you will find everything you need to know about this year’s programme.

]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:29:05 GMT 1d992d92-40d7-42c5-9051-89a9a1ffe1a9 You have to see it to believe it - Watch it here!

]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:26:40 GMT 774d4395-0bcd-44db-a245-316aa56efb2b The Terrex “Sting in Stirling” A race over 5 days! 18th-25th August – see more about this amazing race and her report.

]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:51:05 GMT c1ab0246-b6a0-4a3a-bb3a-6923148c4ee3 London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony

]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:45:37 GMT 6b08560f-e4c8-46e6-ae01-6fd926f0f10a Sport Sheffield has recently linked up with the SHINE Health Academy to help support the work they do with overweight and disadvantaged young people.

]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:51:46 GMT 961fd912-68ec-440a-9df0-dfd2eeeff9f0 Jessica Ennis has agreed to take part in a charity fundraiser at the City Hall in Sheffield.

]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:46:04 GMT 65a707f9-acf2-44df-a719-6902f1c39b65 Find out more

]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:02:05 GMT e71a5f2a-eb7d-4564-8a56-48d4178e87b5 A summary on how far they managed to get in London 2012 – the greatest show on earth!

]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:56:51 GMT 4bf9aec9-7626-4214-b173-3a6ac1cce77a Olympic golden girl and University of Sheffield graduate Jessica Ennis has been encapsulated in Lego to celebrate her amazing achievements.

]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:29:37 GMT efab273d-b4ec-4ba2-942c-ad4c1df4089d Congratulations to all those involved in the Burton Street Foundation Inclusive Olympics 2012 at Sport Sheffield last week.

]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 17:08:50 GMT 1a9be1c4-df60-4361-8199-bb9c4f8b6221 Much was expected of the British cycling team during the London Olympic Games, and they have delivered in style, dominating the Velodrome at their home games, and it was the expertise of one University of Sheffield lecturer that helped them deal with the weight placed on their shoulders.

]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:48:11 GMT 1cb3c24b-59a5-42e2-89aa-a08e2af74ee0 Gaining a degree in Psychology from the University of Sheffield will have helped London 2012 Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis cope with the pressure of carrying the nation's hopes to win gold, according to her former institution.

]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:25:37 GMT e7b6c9b5-94d8-478b-b451-3bc6b8cc312d Our highlights and tribute to Jessica Ennis and her Journey to Gold

]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:12:37 GMT 9e9dcbbd-1792-4bbf-ae75-5ad2f8de442a Sharon Rawlinson is a chartered physiotherapist who sees clients at Sport Sheffield as part of her business, and supports the University’s top sporting teams. She has a Master’s degree in Sports Medicine and has worked for The Sheffield Centre of Sports Medicine.

]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:01:47 GMT a129bc2f-9069-4190-baa2-fa126d9fcc02 A couple of weeks ago one of our colleagues in Estates and Facilities Management Department, Steve Hall called into Sport Sheffield completely out of the blue to see if we wanted to see and hold an Olympic Torch!

]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:54:54 GMT 69941e73-b248-4f09-bad0-4bac6b642e85 Wiggins, Le Gentleman to the French, a team-man in an individual event, who stopped for Cadel Evans, and worked for Cavendish in Paris, wins over the heart as well as the mind. And with British cyclists about to win more medals at the Olympics, we should all be out on two wheels, pedalling furiously.

]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:48:34 GMT 6bad75ba-1e45-4915-9d28-2ca694f98428 Annie Last takes up her place at the University of Sheffield in September this year.

]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:28:48 GMT 68660b20-0206-4b18-86ec-a34c7df67b08 The Discover US Student Experience Summer School gave Year 10 pupils from Rotherham, Wakefield and Sheffield, the chance to go for gold in a host of enthralling events across a thrilling two-days of sport and innovative workshops.

]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:41:04 GMT 4495fed1-9df5-4038-a735-0f8ead399034 Uni supporters came in their numbers, the black and gold making up for the lack of sun. Many were supporting housemates and friends.

]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:46:54 GMT 63299193-dc05-4846-8345-734aec168fff Have you ever wanted to find out more about Taekwondo? It is an incredibly physical martial art that intrigues many, but... who would dare take on Sport Sheffield’s Taekwondo Team, after an incredible performance at the weekend?

]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:54:02 GMT 12de2ea5-64f3-43b2-b49e-feda000bab67 Sport Sheffield has adopted The Burton Street Foundation as its chosen charity for 2012.

]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:44:49 GMT 4b25b058-7ddf-4552-babf-218aad293675 Friday, February 17th saw the University of Sheffield become Winter Varsity Champion's once again.
Despite the cold air, supporters came in numbers to cheer on at the side of the slope, selling out all tickets from the Union box office.

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:37:00 GMT 9e82c509-db6f-42d3-adc3-26d6db0a6c6b A PHARMACIST cycled 43 miles so that children with HIV can spend their summer learning skills to help them live with their disease.

]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:28:59 GMT f90b4e94-afa8-41f2-8779-1cfb0087d0c9 So here we are, we’ve been fighting it since September but Christmas is finally upon us.

]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:09:28 GMT 58096d4d-dd82-431d-87b4-ca6ef0ed8a18 The ‘Spinathon’ kicked off at 9am on October 21st, and for 24-hours the pedals did not once stop turning.

 

]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:35:19 GMT ac983df4-8c0b-4523-9270-d54934d9a5e2 Our online bookings service has now been restored...

]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:04:50 GMT d227e610-ca8d-4671-b900-648418b27e27 I am Ben Baldwin your Sports Officer for the next academic year. I have been elected by students to work for the Students’ Union as your representative in Sport.

]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:30:27 GMT