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Sportbeds

Introduction

  • Who we are and what we do
  • Staff
  • Facilities
  • Get into Sport
  • Gym Memberships

Who we are and what we do

SportBeds is the sport and recreation department at the University. We are responsible for the sports facilities, recreational sport (Get Active), coaching courses and CPD, volunteering, Sport Scholarships and sport employability.

Staff

  • Stephen Pitt - Assistant Director of Sport Operations
  • Daniel Larkin - Sport Facilities Manager
  • Helen Bowsher - Duty Manager
  • Cherrelle Emanuel - Sports Development Officer
  • Chloe Baxter- Get Active Officer

You can find out more about our members of staff at SportBeds

Facilities

SportBeds is responsible for the day to day running of a wide variety of sports facilities. These include:

  • The Alexander Sports Centre
  • Bedford Sports Arena
  • Bedford Astro-Turf
  • Playing fields at Alexander Sports Centre and Bedford campus
  • Aspire Gym Bedford
  • Aspire Gym Luton
  • The Body Hub (Bedford)

For more information on use of these facilities, how to book and cost please visit SportBeds or contact Daniel Larkin.

Get Active

For just £10 a semester, staff and students can access 40+ weekly sessions across both Bedford and Luton campuses in addition to one-off tasters throughout the year.

Although our sessions are aimed at beginners and those who are currently less active, they are open to all staff and students regardless of ability or experience.

If you'd like more information then email us at getactive@beds.ac.uk or follow us on Twitter and Facebook - @UoBGetActive

More information, including timetables can be found at SportBeds

Gym Memberships

We are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic membership deal for staff in our two new gyms in Luton (Ground Floor, Park Square) and Bedford (Next to the Arena Sports Hall).

You can buy a membership for only £140 a year - a great deal which includes the use of new equipment.

To find out more about our gyms, when they open, and location please visit SportBeds

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