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This collection of groups are all about being active, whether inside or outdoors, so pick one and get involved!
Assassins Guild
Email: assassins@guild.bham.ac.uk
Aussie Rules Football
Come and play aussie rules football. Beginners welcome and no experience required, come and learn the game and compete against other univerisities!
Email: aussierules@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: www.arukfooty.com
Facebook: University of Birmingham Sharks - Aussie Rules Football Team
Battle Re-enactment (Batsoc)
The group for anyone interested in recreating battles or other historical periods and events.
Email: batsoc@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: http://students.bugs.bham.ac.uk/batsoc
Facebook: Batsoc
Black Dragon Kung Fu
Come along if you want to improve your health, fitness, confidence, flexibility and self-defence, while learning traditional Chinese Kung Fu. No special footwear is required we train barefoot, loose clothing essential, beginners welcome at all times.
Email: blackdragon@guild.bham.ac.uk
Facebook: Black Dragon Kung Fu (University of Birmingham, UK)
Brumski & Board
For anyone interested in skiing or snowboarding. The group have trips to local dry-slopes and run popular trips to the Alps each Christmas and Easter, and for the more advanced, they participate in National competitions.
Email: brumski@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: www.brumski.co.uk
Facebook: Brumski
Brumsurf
Brumsurf organise regular trips to go surfing around the UK coastline; for anyone that already surfs or would like to learn how to.
Email: brumsurf@guild.bham.ac.uk or brumsurf@googlemail.com
Facebook: Brumsurf
Capoeira
Capoeira is a martial art integrated with dance, ritual, and acrobatics. While it is fascinating to watch for the intricacy of movements and beauty of acrobatics, capoeira is also a world of music, rituals and respect accumulated through generations of insight and experience. Capsoc train twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) in a friendly and cultural atmosphere. There is something for everyone at Capoeira with music, dance, singing, acrobatics and history. Everyone is welcome to play capoeira!
Facebook: CAPSOC University of Birmingham Capoeira 2010-2011
Email: capoeria@guild.bham.ac.uk
Diving
The group helps those who want to get involved with scuba diving, giving opportunities to give it a go or practice.
Email: diving@guild.bham.ac.uk
Facebook: BUDC (Birmingham University Diving Club)
Duke of Edinburgh (DofE)
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award group supports students doing the Gold Award. Everyone is welcome –whether they’ve done previous levels of the Award or are complete newcomers. They will provide training and organise trips for the Expeditions section, as well as providing advice for the other sections. University is an ideal time to do the Award, as there are so many different activities that you can do, and it’s great fun as well as helping you to try new things and looking good on your CV!
Email: dofe@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: http://students.bugs.bham.ac.uk/dofe
Facebook: University of Birmingham Duke of Edinburgh's Award Group 2011/12
Equisoc
The group operate a laid-back and friendly society designed for people who love horses and love to ride! They run both beginner and intermediate riding lessons every Wednesday, as well as hacks out into the countryside on Saturdays. So even if you have never sat on a horse in your life or are a jumping pro - there's something for you.
(Please note: This group is separate from the UBS Equestrian Club, see the Sports club page for details)
Email: equisoc@guild.bham.ac.uk or equisoc_bham@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/equisocbham
Facebook: Equisoc Bham
Humans Vs Zombies
Email: zombies@guild.bham.ac.uk
Facebook: Humans Vs Zombies – University of Birmingham
Ice Hockey (Birmingham Eagles)
For anyone interested in playing ice hockey - for fun or to compete.
Email: icehockey@guild.bham.ac.uk
Facebook: Birmingham Eagles
Life Saving
The group for anyone interested in lifesaving/being a lifeguard. They combine swimming with water rescues and first aid, and teach valuable skills as well as offering the chance to compete if you want.
Email: bulsc@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: www.ublifesaving.co.uk/Lifesaving
Facebook: University of Birmingham Lifesaving
Motor Racing
For anyone interested in go-karting, either for fun or to compete.
Email: ubmrc@guild.bham.ac.uk OR motorracing@gmail.com
Website: http://www.ubmrc.com
Facebook: UBMRC
Mountaineering (UBMC)
UBMC is a society which offers students the chance to enjoy trad/sport rock climbing, bouldering, mountaineering and caving. They offer an equally important social calendar with events running fortnightly. The club welcomes new and experienced climbers and provides gear, training and plenty of enthusiasm and encouragement.
Email: ubmc@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: http://www.ubmc.co.uk
Facebook: University of Birmingham Mountaineering
Muay Thai Boxing
For anyone interested in the martial art of Muay Thai Boxing, either for fitness or to learn or practice the techniques
Email: muaythaiboxing@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: www.muaythaiboxing.info
Facebook: Muay Thai Boxing
Paintball
The group aims to make paintball accessible and affordable for members, to give opportunities for people to give it a go. As well as trips for traditional paintball, the club also has equipment for indoor ‘reball’ play, and participates in the national student tournament.
Email: paintball@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: http://www.students.bugs.bham.ac.uk/paintball
Facebook: Paintball Club
Polo
For anyone interested in playing polo, or learning to play. The group have weekly sessions at a local riding centre.
Email: polo@guild.bham.ac.uk OR birminghamuniversitypolo@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: Birmingham University Polo Club
Rifle Club
The Group for anyone interested in any form of rifle shooting.
Email: rifle@guild.bham.ac.uk
Facebook: Birmingham University Rifle Club (B.U.R.K)
Scouts and Guides (BUSAG)
The Scout and Guide club does a wide range of activities, similar to those of Explorer and Ranger units, as well as anything else they want to do. Typical activities include camping trips, bowling or meals. Once a term, they link up with counterparts from across the Country.
Email: busag@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: http://students.bugs.bham.ac.uk/busag
Facebook: BUSAG
Skatesoc
SkateSoc is a society for all those interested in recreational ice skating, we will also be arranging trips to ice hockey matches and figure skating events. We welcome all abilities, including complete beginners that have never skated before.
Email: skatesoc@guild.bham.ac.uk
Facebook: Skatesoc
Skydiving
For anyone interested in skydiving, whether you've tried it before or not. The group is affiliated to the British Parachute Collegiate Association and to the Langar Universities Skydiving Team, so they take part in events with groups from other universities.
Email: skydiving@guild.bham.ac.uk
Facebook: Birmingham University Skydiving
Tai Chi
All classes are taught by a professional teacher and Chinese grandmaster. Health and personal fitness aspects of the group's activities include: Qi Kung, conditioning & flexibility. Wu Style 108 step form, low form. Combat aspects include: Sparring, Push Hands, applications including arm/leg locks, receive hands, leading kick, pressure points, weapons and more.
Email: tai-chi@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: http://www.wutaji.co.uk
Facebook: University of Birmingham Tai Chi Society
Ten Pin Bowling
For anyone interested in ten-pin bowling - the group meet weekly and play at a local bowling alley; all are welcome, from novices to league- players.
Email: ten-pin@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: http://students.bugs.ac.uk/ten-pin
Facebook: Ten-Pin Bowling
Wayfarers (Walking Club)
Wayfarers run regular trips for anyone interested in hill-walking or hiking around the country, as well as a range of socials. They run weekend trips to places such as the Lake District, Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, Snowdonia or Dartmoor. They also run daywalks on Sundays to areas such as the Berwyns, White Peaks, Malverns and the Shropshire Hills. They cater for everyone, from keen newcomers to hardcore hikers.
Email: wayfarers@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: http://students.bugs.bham.ac.uk/wayfarers
Facebook: The Wayfarers
Wilderness Medicine
The Wilderness Medicine group mixes outdoor activities with emergency medicine, including practicals in trauma management and anything else involved in practicing first aid and medicine in remote areas.
Email: wildermedicine@guild.bham.ac.uk or brumwms@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.wildmedics.co.uk
Facebook: Birmingham Wilderness Medicine
For general information on student groups, please email studentgroups@guild.bham.ac.uk or pop into the Student Development department of the Guild of Students.
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