University Sports Union

The University Sports Union

The primary purpose of the Sports Union is to get more people, more active, more often.

We believe your first experience in sport is critical to ensuring your ongoing participation and progression, which is why we do everything we can to support your development.

This includes supporting a large number of students through Continuous Personal Development, which provides funding for qualifications in Coaching, Refereeing and Fitness.

Our sports clubs are also run by committees which give interested students a platform to set the future direction of their club. Not only is membership of a sports club great for your health and your social life, it can be great for your CV too. The Sports Union supports its clubs across local, regional and international competition. 

Sports Union Membership

If you plan to join a sports club which participates in the BUCS leagues, you will need to pay a membership fee to the Sports Union.

There are two membership options available to all matriculated students: 

• Option 1: £80 Sports Union Membership.
• Option 2: £150 Sports Union Membership plus academic year gym membership.

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Our Staff

Michael Devlin - Sports Development Officer

The main role of the Sports Development Officer (SDO) is to provide a wide range of sporting opportunities to Abertay students and members of staff.

The remit of the role includes various areas such as recreational sport and exercise, the Sports Union, the Elite Athlete Development Programme, and facility management.

The SDO also represents the interests of Abertay on a number of national committees and has links to a number of sports clubs and teams across Dundee.

Michael is usually found in the Sports Office near to the Gym in the Graham Building. Please call 01382 308954 or send him an email.

Gym Assistants

The gym facility at Abertay is supported by a number of Gym Assistants whose responsibilities include maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of the gym and supporting the users of the gym in terms of inductions, programmes, and motivation. The Gym Assistants can be contacted through the Sports Office.

For more information on our gym facilities, please visit this page.

Abertay Sports Clubs

Becoming a member of a Sports Club at Abertay is a great way to stay fit, meet new people outside your usual social circles and give you that much-needed downtime after a long day of studying.

We currently have lots of sports clubs supporting many competitive and social teams here at Abertay ranging from traditional team sports such as football and rugby to individual sports such as Judo and Athletics. Learn more about all of them in the section below.

For contact details for all the current sports clubs, contact the Sports Development Officer.

For club captain contacts and more information, visit the sports clubs pages below or check the club contact details and speak to them direct.