Pole fitness is a dynamic and challenging sport that allows you to improve your fitness, strength and flexibility in a safe and welcoming environment while having fun and making friends. Whether you’re a beginner or have previous experience, anyone can join the Pole Fitness society at any time! Membership is £17.50/year and gives you several perks (purchase via the Guild website). Any questions, please message a committee member!
TASTER SESSIONS
Taster sessions are held in Week 1, 2 and 3 of the semester, see our Instagram for details.
CLASSES
Instructed Pole Fitness classes - Qualified instructors will teach you pole fitness moves safely and at your own pace. (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)
Non-instructed practice sessions - Practice and perfect your moves and routines uninstructed. (Sunday)
Heels & floorwork - Bring your sass and learn dance routines incorporating flow and floorwork, heels not compulsory!
Stretch & flexibility - Improve your flexibility using various stretching techniques and equipment.
Core strength - Improve your core strength to help with pole moves.
MEMBERSHIP PERKS
Classes: Access to classes in Floorwork, Flexibility and Strength & Conditioning
Competition and performances: If you have a flair for performance, you can compete with us or perform in our termly showcases. Contact Charlie for details and view our previous performances on our Instagram page! We are officially the Inter-Uni Pole Varsity 2025 AND 2026 National Champions.
Socials: Get to know your pole family with weekly sports night socials! We also run sober socials, contact Jaimee or Jasmine for details.
Kit: Buy official UoB Pole Fitness kit for 2026-2027, contact Liv for details.
RULES
Wear clothing that allows easy movement to classes. Arms & legs should be uncovered for grip. Do not moisturise/fake tan 24 hours before attending a pole class; this makes the poles slippy.
For floorwork classes cover your legs, knee pads are advised.
Do not be late to class as it is essential you warm up beforehand, you will be turned away if you are more than 10 mins late.
We have a 24-hour cancellation policy – if you cancel your class with less than 24 hours' notice you will not be allowed to sign up the following week.
Challenge yourself and have fun!
COMMITTEE
- President – Liberty Mann
- Vice President – Bea Harmston
- Secretary – Izzy Norm
- Treasurer – Caitlin Whiteman
- Social Secs – Jaimee Shipp & Jasmine Wickens
- Co-Publicity Officers – Hannah Sharp & Lucy Panter
- Competition Secretary – Charles Bianchi
- Events Officer – Amy Fearn
- Safety & Welfare Officer – Adele Jones
- Kit Officer – Liv Morgan
CONTACT
Email: polefitness@society.guild.bham.ac.uk
Facebook: UoB Pole Fitness & UoB Pole Fitness Members Only 2026/2027
Instagram: @polefitnessuob
Youtube: UoB Pole Fitness
Through attending classes, you are declaring agreement to the terms and conditions in our accident waiver and release of liability form - see files section of our facebook group.