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Sport Salford For You. For Everyone.
On campus the University of Salford Sports Centre has 5 fitness suite rooms, a 25-metre pool, dance studio, 30+ fitness classes a week, 6 court sports hall, 2 squash courts, health hub, floodlit 3G pitch and 2 grass pitches.
Fitness suites
Get active for less. Get your heart pumping in the cardio room. Improve fitness and physique in the resistance room. Enjoy HIIT training in the functional training suite or work on specific muscle groups in our upper and lower body strength rooms.
Whatever your goals are, our friendly instructors will tailor a routine to suit. A personal program is even free! You can speak to a member of our team at reception and book in with one of our fitness instructors.
Pool, sauna and spa
Enjoy a swim in our 25 metre, 5 lane, deck level swimming pool and soothe those aching muscles afterwards in the sauna and spa.
Would you or your children like to learn to swim? Contact our swimming lessons provider fast lane.
Fitness classes
We deliver a variety of group exercise classes for all abilities such as Zumba, Yoga, Pilates and Spinning to name a few, the fitness classes are a great way to stay fit and active throughout the year.
Halls and courts
The sports centre has a six court sports hall, where you can book to play badminton, basketball, netball, futsal, 5-a-side, roller derby, or volleyball. There are also two squash courts available for hire. You can give us a call or speak to a member of our team at Reception to book.
External pitches and changing facilities
We are proud to introduce a brand new floodlit 3G pitch, suitable for football and rugby. The 3G sits aside two grass football pitches down at David Lewis playing fields. There are also on-site shower and changing rooms available to use before or after your session.
Sports injury clinic
Working under the supervision of academic clinicians, our sport rehabilitation students deliver a whole range of treatments including sports massages and injury rehabilitation helping you get back to full fitness. The clinic runs every Monday and Wednesday from the health hub in the sports centre during term time.
Welcome to the sports centre
We are based on Peel Park Campus, at our sports centre we have 5 fitness suite rooms, a 25 metre pool, dance studio, 30+ fitness classes a week, six court sports hall, two squash courts, health hub, floodlit 3G pitch and two grass pitches.
Exercise with confidence
Whether you’re new to using the gym or an old hand who wants to check up on your form, these videos will help you perform your exercises correctly and reduce your risk of injury. We’ve also included some session ideas to help you get the most out of your workouts.
Membership and prices
If you use our sports facilities regularly, a membership could save you money. Read about our membership options to find out which will suit you best.
Direct debit - students, staff and corporate members can sign up via monthly direct debit.
Annual - pay for the year up front and get 12 months for the price of 11.
Pricing
What are the different types of membership?
All-inclusive membership
The following activities are included:
- Pool, sauna and spa
- Fitness suites
- Fitness classes
All-inclusive membership
| Membership type | Annual price | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| Student | £165.00 | £15.00 |
| Staff | £198.00 | £18.00 |
| Corporate | £275.00 | £25.00 |
| Corporate Swim Choice (Corporate only) | £187.00 | £17.00 |
Individual activities
| Full day pass (swim, sauna, spa and fitness suites) | £7.50 |
| Swim, sauna and spa pass | £5.00* |
| Fitness suite pass | £5.00* |
| Junior swim (5-16 years) | £2.00 |
| Under 5's swim | £0.00 |
| Fitness class | £5.00 |
| 30 minute fitness class | £3.00 |
| Gym inductions (missed) | £5.00 |
| New membership card | £5.00 |
*Casual day passes are available to students, university staff, University of Salford Alumni, and employees of University of Salford corporate partners only.
Hire
Hourly
| Facility | Staff/Student | Alumni/Corporate partner |
|---|---|---|
| Squash court (40 minutes)* | £7.00 | £7.00 |
| Table tennis* | £7.00 | £7.00 |
| Badminton court* | £7.00 | £7.00 |
| Basketball ring (8 people max) | £14.00 | £14.00 |
| Basketball court (1/2 hall) | £24.00 | £24.00 |
| Full sports hall | £44.00 | £44.00 |
| Swimming pool (full)** | £60.00 | £60.00 |
| Swimming pool (per lane) | £20.00 | £20.00 |
| Grass pitch football (per fixture) | £60.00 | £70.00 |
| Grass pitch rugby (per fixture) | £60.00 | £70.00 |
| Fitness studio | £36.00 | £36.00 |
| Health hub | £25.00 | £25.00 |
Equipment Hire - Racket Hire is £2.00, Shuttlecock and Squash Balls are £1.00 each, and 2+ Rackets with Shuttlecocks and Squash Balls is £5.00
** Full swimming pool fee for up to 20 competent swimmers. Extra swimmers or children's swimming incurs extra lifeguard fees.
Opening times
Fitness suites and sports hall
| Monday - Friday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
Swimming pool
Pool timetable opening times.
All facilities
Last admission for all facilities is 30 minutes before closing. Opening times are subject to change, and include booked sessions. See the timetables for full availability.
Please read our Facility Rules and Customer Acceptable Behaviour Policy
In line with the University's Safeguarding Policy, please read the Sports Centre's Safeguarding Statement
Cardiac rehabilitation
In partnership with the School of Health and Society, we have launched a new Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase 4 service. These are specialised group exercise sessions. Patients will be referred from the Cardiac Rehab Phase 3 Programme at Salford Royal, and local GP services, and there will also be additional 1-1 sessions for staff who have been through cardiac rehabilitation (staff should contact their GP first for clearance to exercise).
Where are we?
The sports centre is located on the Peel Park campus next to Peel Park Quarter, our full address is:
Sports Centre
The University of Salford
Salford
Greater Manchester
M5 4WT
United Kingdom
Get in touch
Have any enquiries? Please get in touch with us, and we'll be happy to help.