DCU Sports Development Service

Active DCU

Being active and leading a healthy lifestyle is crucial while at university.  There are many physical, mental and social benefits of being active including improved body shape, improved confidence and concentration, and sport is a great way to meet people! Also, studies show a positive correlation between performance in sport and level of academic achievement.  So what better reason to get off the sofa and in to your sports gear! The Sports Development Service offers opportunities for DCU students to get involved for fun and fitness through the ACTIVE DCU Programme.  This programme is for students that want to keep fit, or just want to get involved in sport but without the competitive pressures!

ACTIVE DCU Programme 2012

    Men's & Women's Astro Leagues
    Ladies GaGa
    Women's Tag Rugby
    Beginners Men’s Rugby
    Meet & Train Athletics
    Futsal  
    Sports Clubs
    University Sports Complex

Men's & Women's Astro Leagues
Join in the fast paced outdoor 5-a-side Men's or Women's Soccer leagues.  Games are played every Wednesday afternoon at the 5-a-side Soccer Centre in DCU.  Get a team together with your classmates or room mates!  It's a great way to get some exercise and to enjoy some competitive soccer!
Dates: Wednesday 15th February - 25th April 2012, 1-5pm
Venue: 5-a-side Soccer Centre, DCU
Register By:  Friday the 10th of February at the Sports Development Service, application form is available here
Cost: €100 per team

Ladies GaGa
Ladies GaGa is a recreational GAA initiative aimed to introduce football to new players, and as a fun fitness session for ladies that don’t want to play competitively.  The session is held on campus every week and is a great way to get involved in the DCU Ladies GAA club, meet friends and get some exercise.
Dates: Wednesday 15th February - 25th April 2012, 1-2pm
Venue: 5-a-side Soccer Centre, DCU
Register By: Sending an e-mail to sportsdeveloment@dcu.ie
Cost: €1 per session

Mixed  Tag Rugby League
Tag Rugby is a great social sport and a great way to keep fit!  This is a non-contact sport that requires no experience. Learn how to play Tag Rugby and then play legaue games in this fun social sport.
Dates: Thursday 16th February - 26th April 2012, 5-6pm
Venue: 5-a-side Soccer Centre, DCU
Register By: Sending an e-mail to rugby@dcu.ie
Cost: €50 per team

Beginners Men's Rugby
Do you want to learn the skill of rugby and get fit and active!  If so beginner’s rugby is for you.  Learn the basic skills of the game and the difference between a line out and a srum as well as getting fit!
Dates: Thursdays 5-6pm
Venue: 5-a-side Soccer Centre, DCU
Register By: Sending an e-mail to rugby@dcu.ie
Cost: €1 per session

Meet & Train Athletics
Running is a great free way to stay for and active.  All you need is a good pair of trainers and some sports gear.  The DCU Meet & Train Group meets every week and runs in the beautiful Albert College park located 2 minutes from DCU.
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, 1pm
Venue: Meet at Sports Complex Reception
Register By: Sending an e-mail to sportsdeveloment@dcu.ie
Cost: €1 per session

Futsal
A new initiative for 2011-2012, Futsal is 20 minute indoor soccer game, team consist of 5 players with a maximum 10 in a squad.  This is a fast paced game of soccer action!
Dates: Monday 20th February - 23rd April 2012, 1-2pm
Venue: Main Hall, DCU
Register By: Friday the 17th of February at the Sports Development Service
Cost: C€50 per team