Clubs
About our clubs
Joining a club is the perfect environment to create new friendships, represent the University of East London, compete against other universities but most importantly have fun!
We have 15 sports clubs both competitive and non-competitive that are open to everyone. Our clubs compete in the weekly league and cup matches, as well as individual championships run by British University and College Sports (BUCS), the governing body for higher education sports clubs in the UK.
If you would like to know more about any of our sports clubs, please visit their webpage and send them an email.
All clubs are free to join, though there will be a membership payment required to compete in all British University and College Sport ( BUCs) league and cup fixtures.
Choose your club
If you would like to know any more about our sports clubs or other services please visit the club's webpage and send them an email.
Use this table to stay up to date with each club's training day, time, and location.
| Club name | training Day | training time | Training Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | Monday | 3pm-6pm | SportsDock, Hall 3 |
| Basketball (men) | Monday | 8pm-10pm | SportsDock, Hall 3 |
| Basketball (women) | Tuesday | 5pm-6:30pm | SportsDock, Hall 2 |
| Boxing | Wednesday | 3pm-5pm | Rival Boxing Gym, Kings Cross, N1 1ED |
| Cheerleading | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Cricket (indoor) | Tuesday | 6pm-8pm | SportsDock, Hall 4 |
| Football (men) | Tuesday | 4:30pm-6pm | Harris Academy, Chobham, E20 1BD |
| Football (women) | Monday | 7:30pm-9:30pm | Royal Docks Community School, E16 3HS |
| Futsal (men and women) | Thursday | 4pm-8pm | SportsDock, Hall 4 |
| Judo | Tuesday | 6pm-8pm | SportsDock, SD.1.08/1.09 |
| Karate | Friday | 7pm-9pm | SportsDock, SD.1.08/1.09 |
| Netball | Monday | 6pm-8pm | SportsDock, Hall 3 |
| Pole Fitness | Friday | 5pm-6pm | BB Studio, E16 2AQ |
| Rowing | Please email eastlondonsport@uel.ac.uk for more details. | ||
| Taekwondo | Monday and Wednesday | 7pm-9pm | SportsDock, SD.1.08/1.09 |
| Table Tennis | Monday | 5pm-7pm | SportsDock, SD.1.08/1.09 |
| Volleyball | Monday | 4pm-6pm | SportsDock, Hall 2 |
| Wheelchair Basketball | Friday | 5pm-6pm | SportsDock, Hall 2 |
Athletics
The Athletics Club is one of our most successful clubs, finishing in the top 10 universities in the country in 2013 and 2014.
Badminton
Our Badminton Club is open to players who are passionate about badminton and those looking to improve their health.
Basketball
Our men's and women’s basketball programme includes regular training and the opportunity to train and play in one of four men’s and two women’s teams.
Cheerleading
Join our Cheerleading club, for all levels - all you need is passion to learn, enthusiasm to train, support for your team and a desire to succeed.
Cricket
UEL Cricket Club welcomes male and female players of all abilities. Our environment ensures you develop as a player regardless of your level.
Football
UEL's football club is one of our largest, with 3 men's teams and 2 women's teams. The club consists of players and staff passionate about football.
Futsal
Futsal is a 5-a-side game, played indoors with a ball similar to a football, only smaller and heavier. Join us for this exciting, fast-paced game.
Judo
When joining the Judo club, you can expect to meet like-minded individuals, be a part of a supportive club culture, and challenge yourself through physical and mental training
Netball
Our UEL netball club offers players the opportunity to play competitive netball against other university teams in the region.
Rowing
The UEL Boat Club (UELBC) is constantly growing. We recruit new members for all levels (beginner, novice, or experienced rower) each academic year.
Taekwondo
The UEL taekwondo club revolves around respect, friendship and self-development, aiming to achieve highly in all levels and aspects of taekwondo.
Volleyball
The UEL Volleyball club consists of men’s and women’s teams who train and compete in weekly BUCS leagues
Wheelchair basketball
The wheelchair basketball club is for all abilities. If you want to make friends, learn a new skill or compete at a high level, this club is for you.













