Harper Adams Sports Clubs
There are many sporting clubs at Harper Adams, from traditional sports like rugby and football to more modern activities such as the highly energetic Ultimate Frisbee.
If your sport isn't represented at Harper Adams then there is plenty of support available from the Students' Union to get it set up - they can help with insurance, travel costs and even help you compete in the BUCS leagues.
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The air rifle club hold regular shoots concentrating on target shooting at the Harper Adams shooting ground. 'HAUC A' Air Rifle competes in local and regional competitions throughout the academic year. The club welcomes all new members of all standards.
Club air rifles are available for use. Harper Adams has a dedicated air rifle store enabling club members to safely and securely store their rifles.
- Air Rifle Club - Health and Safety Charter and Club Rules (PDF)
All levels of ability are welcomed as the ladder caters for all. Make challenges and get playing!
Courts are available to book from Ben Harper (Sports and Societies Coordinator) from 12:00pm every Thursday* through to 12:00pm Fridays*. Equipment is available to hire from Ben during office hours.
*Term time only
The Basketball Club was launched in 2011 in partnership with Sportivate (Sport England) and EBL Basketball team Shropshire Warriors. Training is twice a week (Wednesday and Friday) in the Sports Hall, and session are aimed at all levels . The team aim to be competing against other universities in 2012.
Fencing is a combat sport that uses a series of three bladed weapons - foil, sabre and épée. The club intends to enter the BUCS league, and is now on the lookout for new student members.
The club runs on Thursday evenings, 7.30pm - 9.30pm. The sessions will be run by Regional Fencing Coach, Ken Holding. For those interested in joining or for more information, please contact Ben Harper.
A video featuring the club can be found here.
The Field Sports Society was formed to enable students at Harper Adams to participate in the sports they love, in the locality and beyond whilst studying at Harper.
Our motto is "creating opportunity, promoting unity"
Field sports is a wide and expansive term that covers a lot of disciplines. It can range from falconry through to driven game shooting, hunting and fishing. Many students already participate in field sports before they come to Harper Adams, you only have to look at the bumper stickers around campus to realise that, and the Field Sports Society provides the opportunities to keep this interest going. If you are new to field sports and have a wish to be a part of this vibrant community then please contact us: fieldsports@harper-adams.ac.uk.
The Hockey club is made up of two Men's teams and Two Women's teams, both competitive in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) League. Both travel far and wide on Wednesdays to play opposing teams in the leagues.
All levels of ability are welcomed as the ladder caters for all. Join up for free and get playing!
Courts are available on campus from 7:30am - 9:00pm Monday - Sunday for staff and students. Light cards must be purchased from the Main Building Finance Office (1 for 45mins).
Squash supplies available at Newport Sports on the Newport High Street.
All levels of ability are welcomed as the ladder caters for all. Join up for free and get playing!
Courts are available throughout the year. Please see Ben Harper (Sports and Societies Coordinator) for details.
Interested in representing Harper Adams in Tennis at the British University Championships? Then email Ben Harper for further information.
