Welcome Week
Welcome to active wellness and sport at the University of Warwick
Whether it’s to increase confidence, get stronger or have more energy, we have everything you need to support your fitness and wellbeing journey.
Come and discover our discounted student sport memberships, free Rock Up & Play programme, Active Leagues or get involved with Team Warwick; our community of over 60 sports clubs. Be part of it!
Student Memberships
- Discounted annual memberships. No joining fee.
- Gym, climb, swim, classes, tennis and more!
- Big savings on 2 and 3-year memberships
- Buy a three-year Gym & Swim or Climb student membership and get 6 months free. Example: Buy a ‘Gym & Swim’ three-year student membership and pay £817 rather than £981. A saving of £164.
- Buy a two-year Gym & Swim or Climb student membership and get three months free. Example: Buy a ‘Gym & Swim’ two-year student membership and pay £572 rather than £654. A saving of £82.
- Free access to 80+ university gyms as part of the BUCS UNIversal Gym Membership Scheme for Complete, Tennis Plus or Gym & Swim memberships.
Early Bird Offer
29 September - 5 October
- Buy or renew any annual student membership between 29 September and 5 October and be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win one of these amazing prizes.
Check out our prizes!
- One of 3 x instructor-led climbing or bouldering taster sessions for you and a friend.
- One of 20 x auto belay and bouldering floor walk and induction sessions.
- One of 20 x 30 min 1-2-1 tennis coaching sessions with a member of our tennis coaching team.
- One of 10 x 5-a-side pitch off peak bookings (Monday to Sunday between 8.00am and 3.00pm).
- 1-day Swim Pass for a friend or family member.
- A place on an ‘Introduction to strength training workshop’ (session will include up to 10 people)
- Akuma sportswear
- Box of Grenade bars
- F1 factory tour
- Rugby tickets
Welcome Week 2025
Meet new people, have fun and take part in a jam-packed programme of free events and taster sessions during Welcome Week and beyond.
Welcome Week
29 September - 5 October
- Life at University Fair
- Societies Fair
- Warwick Students’ Union Welcome Fair
- Sports Fair
- Sports Day (sports clubs)
- Sports club tasters
- Free social sports sessions and tournaments
- 5K campus jog
Sports Club Trials & Tasters
6 October – 19 October
Interested in joining a sports club? Sign up to free club taster training sessions or trials during weeks 1 and 2 and try a range of different club sports.
Book Sports Club Trials & Tasters
Ways to move
At Warwick, there are so many ways to have fun, meet new friends and be part of an inclusive and active community.
#TeamWarwick
Whatever your level, whatever your interest, be part of #TeamWarwick as you start your journey at Warwick. From archery and athletics to fencing and football, there are over 60 sports clubs to choose from.
#TeamWarwick. Be Part of It.
Get Active for Free
Rock Up & Play programme:
Fun. Free. Keep fit and make new friends. 60+ hours of free activity sessions every week.
Active Leagues:
Take part in affordable campus leagues and enjoy friendly competition throughout term time. Fantastic choice of sports for all levels and abilities*
UoW Sport App
Download the UoW Sport app, book activities and spaces and access our rewards platform.
Want to know more about our app? Discover what our app offers
Get rewarded for being active
Access our rewards platform via the UoW Sport app and enjoy exclusive discounts across global lifestyle, nutrition, sportswear and fitness brands.
Terms & conditions
Early Bird prize draw
Entry to the prize draw is subject to these terms and conditions. Please email usLink opens in a new window if you require further clarification.
- The prize draw runs from midnight on 29 September to 11.59pm on 5 October 2025. Entries received after this will be disqualified.
- To enter the prize draw, individuals must renew or buy a Warwick Sport student annual membership, or register their interest via the form on this page. Other memberships and products are not eligible (individuals who buy a student annual Complete, Tennis Plus or Gym & Swim membership will also receive free access to 80+ university gyms as part of the BUCS UNIversal Gym Scheme).
- The prize draw is open to University of Warwick students only. Current members and any individual who has bought a membership within the last 30 days are not eligible.
- If you are a winner, Warwick Sport may ask you to provide evidence of your eligibility to claim your prize.
- After a prize draw of all eligible entrants, the winners will receive one of the following prizes:
- One of 3 x instructor-led climbing or bouldering taster sessions for you and a friend.
- One of 20 x auto belay and bouldering floor walk and induction sessions.
- One of 20 x 30 min 1-2-1 tennis coaching sessions with a member of our tennis coaching team.
- One of 10 x 5-a-side pitch off peak bookings (Monday to Sunday between 8.00am and 3.00pm).
- 1-day Swim Pass for a friend or family member.
- Introduction to strength training workshop (for up to 10 people).
- Akuma sportswear.
- Box of Grenade bars.
- F1 factory tour.
- Rugby tickets.
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Warwick Sport will contact the winners as soon as practicable after the closing date, using the telephone number or email submitted by the winner at the point of purchase.
- The decision of Warwick Sport is final and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.
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Standard Warwick Sport Terms and Conditions apply.
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