Welcome to new and returning BSMS students. As BSMS students you get to
take advantage of what both Brighton and Sussex Universities have to
offer. We are the University of Brighton sports services and are known
as Sport Brighton. We offer services to keep you active, play sport and
a chance to socialise. Whilst this academic year may be a little
different due to the current pandemic we are working hard to ensure you
can access our services as safely as possible and within the industry
and government guidelines. The nature of the situation means that our
most up to date information can be found on our website and social media
channels. Be sure to follow us online to keep up to date. We have a
large Sports Centre on the University of Brighton Falmer Campus and our
gym membership starts at just £13.50 per month. Come for a visit and
look around.
GYM MEMBERSHIP
We offer a great rate for gym access for students. Just £13.50 per
month with a £21 joining fee (cancel at any time). Alternatively you
can sign up for an academic year membership for £140 that will give you
membership valid until the 30th June 2021. Our membership package
include inclusive gym access, classes and swim access during set times
(Sport Brighton pool in Eastbourne and Virgin Active in Falmer). In the
event of government guidelines changing and we are unable to offer
services for more than 4 continuous days at your chosen centre your
membership will be frozen / direct debit members will not be charged.
CLASSES & FACILITY HIRE
As students you can access our class programme on a pay as you go basis.
Non-member students can book using their university login details on our
website. You can also book badminton courts, table tennis, basketball
rings and other sports areas for a low rate. Contact our sports centres
for details. All the above can be booked up to 48 hours in advance. If
you are a member you can book classes and facilities 7 days in advance.
STUDENT CLUBS & SPORTS ACTIVITIES
The university offers 31 sports in its student club programme. Student
clubs are led by students with the support of Sport Brighton. Clubs
range from just giving things a go to competitive opportunities. The
University of Brighton clubs go under the name of the Brighton Panthers.
Check out our club page for details of these. New this year is an
exciting partnership with Nike. The University of Brighton is just one
of two universities to work with the global sports brand. Our new
clothing range will be online shortly so you can access all your
Brighton Panthers Nike apparel.
As well as the student club programme we also offer a recreational
sports programme called Parklife. This offers turn up and play low cost
sports sessions. Details of the term one programme will be announced
shortly.
Sport Brighton also offers a range of performance sport services. Some
of our clubs are classed as performance sports, these receive specialist
coaching and strength and conditioning support. Furthermore we have a
scholarship programme that offers mentor support, facility access,
funding and other supplementary services. If you compete at a
representative level (National) then get in touch via our performance
pages.