Welcome to Swansea University’s Freshers 2025 – a time to explore, make friends, and embrace your new student life to the fullest! Alongside society stalls and welcome events, there’s one venue you shouldn’t miss: Swansea Bay Sports Park, the heart of Sport Swansea and your gateway to fitness and fun.

Each September at our Freshers Fayre, SBSP sets up a vibrant stand, usually located in the Sports Hall at Singleton Sports Centre. In recent years, they’ve wowed freshers with outdoor games, weightlifting challenges, freebies like caps, bags and Swans tickets, and friendly tours of the gym and studios. It’s a brilliant opportunity to meet the team and explore the facilities in person.

With over 50 sports clubs on offer, ranging from rugby and hockey to dodgeball and yoga, there’s something for everyone. Many of those clubs train weekly at SBSP, making it a great hub for sport and social activity.

Why join Swansea Bay Sports Park?

SBSP offers top-tier facilities at competitive student rates:

  • The Gym & Class package (monthly £16 / 3‑month £45 / annual £164) includes access to both Singleton and Bay Campus gyms and group exercise classes
  • Or go for the Gym & Swim package (monthly £28.50 / 3‑month £82.50 / annual £300) for full access to the Wales National Pool plus fitness classes and gym sessions

That’s great value, especially compared to public or concession rates, and students get prioritized access across both campuses.

Plus, this sport park isn’t just about working out – it’s a hub. Standard features include the 50m Olympic‑sized pool, indoor and outdoor athletics tracks, floodlit rugby, football and hockey pitches, squash and tennis courts, spin studios, and more.

What’s happening during Freshers week?

Expect ReFreshers events in January, where you can catch up with sport and society stalls again if you missed out in September. SBSP staff are on hand to help you sign up for memberships on the spot and offer tours of the facilities.

Meanwhile, the Get ACTIVE programme runs year‑round, with free or low‑cost group sessions such as football, badminton, yoga, archery, surfing and even gorge walking or Yosemite hikes. It’s designed to help you stay fit, make friends, and explore South Wales – all with minimal cost or no equipment needed.

Join the community

Becoming a member gives you more than gym access:

  • You’ll be welcomed into a supportive community of students with shared goals, whether you’re starting out or already active. Fitness classes are especially great for meeting people and staying motivated.
  • SBSP supports Sport Swansea’s social clubs, events like the Welsh Varsity fixtures and local leagues that bring students together across sport, competition and camaraderie.

Whether you’re new to fitness or a seasoned gym-goer, getting involved early will help you feel settled and energized. The Freshers Fayre and Refreshers events are perfect moments to chat to staff, tour the facilities and sign up on-demand. With student-friendly prices, flexible plans and a full programme of classes and activity, this really is the best time to get active.

Don’t wait – join Swansea Bay Sports Park today and continue 2025 with energy, community and great health. And of course, feel free to ask if you’d like to know more about classes, opening hours, or joining clubs!