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Teams and clubs

Be on our team

Love playing sport? No matter what level you play at, or if you just want to play for fun, you'll find a sport for you with our teams and clubs. Solent students compete in sports with us each year, from American football to wheelchair rugby.

Like being part of a team? Our 30-plus sport clubs - covering everything from hockey, to equestrian, to squash - regularly compete in BUCS competitions throughout the year. Many of them also compete in the annual Varsity against Bournemouth University.

And if it's recreational sport you're after, there are many different sports to try, from netball, to futsal to badminton. Most mainstream sports are covered - all you need to do is turn up and play.

Team Solent

Team Solent is the competitive sporting arm of Solent Sport. Team Solent Basketball, Football, Cricket, and Wheelchair Rugby currently compete at the highest levels locally and nationally.

Sports clubs

If you have a passion for team sports and want to join a team that represents Solent University regionally and nationally, you'll have plenty of choice! With a variety of sports teams and clubs, you'll find a team to suit you.

Recreational sport

If you're looking to play for fun and make new friends at university, our recreational sports programme is for you. We cover most mainstream sports as well as original activities chosen by our students.

Sports clubs

There are over 30 sports clubs at Solent, so you're bound to find one you want to join! Many compete in local and national competitions, as well as the BUCS championships.

Varsity

The highlight of our sporting year - Varsity is an annual event between Solent University and Bournemouth University that takes place over two days.

Student placements

Solent Sport student placements offers you the opportunity to get the most out of your student experience.

Team Solent Football

Team Solent Football is one of the most successful university football clubs in recent years. Both the men's and women's teams play their home games at Solent's Test Park sports ground.

Team Solent Basketball

Team Solent Kestrels has a men's and women's squad. Both teams train at Sports Centre St Mary's and carry on a long tradition of basketball at Solent University.

Team Solent Cricket

Team Solent Cricket competes in the top university league, regularly playing against some of the best teams in the country including Loughborough, Durham and Oxford.

Team Solent Wheelchair Rugby

Team Solent Sharks competes in the Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) Super Series league and plays a key role in promoting the sport for disabled athletes.

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