The Headliner | Dummies Guide to American Football
October 22, 2019
With The Headliner event just around the corner, we thought it’d be best that you understand the basic rules of American Football before attending the event! The Basics American Football is played on a 100-yard field with two 10-yard end zones at either end of the playing field. The field itself is very similar to …
Memories of playing for the University – Jonathan Hill, Men’s Football 1st team captain 1982
September 20, 2019
When I went to Nottingham University in September 1982 I had just spent 9 months in Stuttgart, Germany working, learning German but most importantly playing football for ASV Botnang, scoring 30 goals for their first team, six in one game. When I went to the Nottingham Uni team trials I was told by the then …
#GreenandGold pre-season gets underway at the David Ross Sports Village
August 28, 2019
With pre-season now firmly underway we caught up with Head Coach Nick Tester to look ahead to the new season. Pre-season. The words which usually strike fear into the heart of an athlete as they anticipate the hard work and dedication required to prepare the body (and the mind), for the rigors of the season …
University of Nottingham Inaugural Cricket Festival
After the rain-induced cancellation earlier in the summer, it was with relief that 21st August dawned bright and sunny, ready for the Inaugural University 8v8 Cricket Festival. The teams arrived from all areas of the University: Sutton Bonington Tigers, Business School Blockers, East Midlands Conference Centre and Humanities. The players were equally diverse: male and …
Over 30 Years of Success for London based University of Nottingham Alumni Club, Nottsborough FC
August 19, 2019
Nottsborough FC, an alumni club born out of the graduates from UoN and Loughborough over 30 years ago are still enjoying success both on and off the pitch. The London based club, formed in 1988, enjoyed one of their most successful seasons last year, winning five trophies including two league titles. This success isn’t new …
Reasons to get involved with Sport at University of Nottingham
At the University of Nottingham Sport we pride ourselves on providing physical activity to any student whatever your sporting ability! Sport at the University of Nottingham may seem daunting as we do have elite athletes working with us but we also have the best participation programme in the country! Meet new people with similar …
The #GreenandGold Dictionary
We are assuming it is starting to sink in that you are going to live at the University of Nottingham, after getting your grades and celebrating (most important first). To help you settle into Nottingham we have created a #GreenandGold dictionary filled with acronyms/abbreviations you’ve never heard of so it doesn’t feel like university speaks …
Preparing for the Season Ahead
August 7, 2019
The University of Nottingham Sports Injury Clinic provides expert advice on preparing for the season ahead and how to avoid injury. Pre-season is a major part of the sporting year, where you set your physical, mental, technical and tactical foundations for the season. During this time, it is crucial you manage yourself as an athlete …
Top 5 Health Benefits from using the Sauna
July 23, 2019
With the addition of the Health and Wellbeing suite to the David Ross Sports Village, we thought you might want to know about the scientifically proven health benefits to a regular 10 minutes in the sauna. Feel less stressed We understand sitting in the heat with nothing to do is incredibly relaxing however there is science …
University of Nottingham Staff show off their skills at Annual Staff Sports Events
July 17, 2019
University of Nottingham Sport offers a wide range of opportunities for members of staff to keep fit, have fun and meet new people. Staff can join staff sports clubs or participate in our annual events. Catch up with what happened at our staff sports day and staff golf day below: Staff Sports Day On Wednesday …
