University of East London Athletics Club

Athletics is a strong sport within east London, and the growing UEL Athletics Club benefits from links with local clubs Newham and Essex Beagles AC and East End Road Runners. The UK Athletics High Performance Centre at Lee Valley is also within commuting distance of our Stratford and Docklands campuses.

As one of University of East London’s Focus Sports, Athletics enjoys priority access to facilities, coaching and support. We have access to coaching expertise across all event groups, and use of the indoor and outdoor athletics facilities at Terrance McMillan Athletics Stadium.

The club has opportunities to compete in inter-university competition including the BUCS Indoor Championships in February and the Track & Field (T&F) Championships in May. The 2012 BUCS T&F Championships will be held in the Olympic Stadium and UEL will be looking to have a strong representation at the ‘home’ championship.

Current members include BUCS medallists Andre Fernandez (long jump) and Zara Hohn (100m hurdles), as well as the fast improving Lumar Sylvester (200m). Jeffrery Lawal-Balogun, who boasts an impressive 200m personal best of 20.38, also studied at UEL.

The club, however, caters for all levels and abilities. The integration with local clubs allows you to find a training group that suits your current level and aspirations. If you feel that you are not quite ready to join the club, UELSports offers jogging sessions and Try a Sport 365 sessions for every standard.

For 2012/13 in association with ASICS, one of our Olympic Partners, UEL will offer scholarships worth £5000 to high performance T&F or Cross Country athletes who are looking to reach the highest level in their sport. 

Contact Us

Email: athletics@uel.ac.uk

For more information on Newham and Essex Beagles Athletics Club you can visit their website

www.newhamandessexbeagles.co.uk

UELSports – ‘Get Involved, Learn, Participate, Train, Compete, Enjoy’

Becoming an annual member of UELSports is a simple process, simply Login to UELDirect click on 'My Clubs'' and sign up to your chosen club there.

For only £35 for students and £70 for staff, annual membership of UELSports gives a range of benefits throughout the year, including:

• Choice of over 22 Sports Clubs
• Access to National Governing Body (NGB) coaches
• Weekly training sessions
• The opportunity to compete and represent your University on a weekly basis
• Insurance cover whilst participating with the Sports Clubs
• Significant discounts at the Sports Injuries Clinic
• Access to various National Governing Bodies of Sport’s coaching and refereeing courses.

Membership is compulsory for students and staff to participate in the Sports Clubs.

Terence McMillan Stadium,

Newham Leisure Centre

281 Prince Regent Lane

London

E13 8SD

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