Stevenson Building
77 Oakfield Ave
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, G12 8LT
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Tel: +44 (0) 141 330 4540
Email: sport@glasgow.ac.uk
Facilities
6 lane, 25m swimming pool
Sauna & steam rooms
Power Play Strength suite
Pulse Cardio suite
Activity hall
Competition Sports hall
2 Exercise studios
2 squash courts
Changing, shower and locker facilities
Social area with free WiFi Eduroam account required
Disabled access
Vending machines with refreshments & snacks
Self-guided tours
Find your way around the Stevenson Building and learn more about all our facilities with our self-guided tours. These are available from reception in the Stevenson Building or digitally, in a number of languages:
- Stevenson Building guided tour - English
- Stevenson Building guided tour - Mandarin
- Stevenson Building guided tour - Spanish
- Stevenson Building guided tour - Gaelic
Equipment induction videos
Learn how to use our equipment correctly before you join UofG Sport or brush up on your existing knowledge with our equipment induction videos:
PowerPlay Equipment
PowerPlay is 722sqm and will be the leading High Performance Strength and Conditioning facility in Scotland:
- Elite Sport Performance Technologies Ltd (ESP), the Global Leader in high performance strength and power training are custom building 12 professional grade Olympic Power Racks and Lifting Platforms and highest grade lifting blocks. It will also include ESP’s world leading ground reaction force plate system STRENGTHsense, incorporating the camera diagnostic system ELITEFORM, allowing users to gain instant feedback and maximise performance
- Eleiko training/competition plates and Eleiko competition bars are supplied by Pullum Sports, the UK stockist and distributor of the Eleiko brand throughout the UK
- A comprehensive range of commercial grade resistance machines and latest fitness accessories are supplied by Matrix Fitness, the global supplier whose equipment attracts more attention and requires less maintenance than anything the competition has to offer
- Other innovative features include a plyo-strip, re-bound wall and custom built, ceiling mounted, functional training rig
Pulse Equipment
Pulse is a 732sqm cardiovascular and conditioning area featuring:
- The latest treadmills, bikes, stair climbers, elliptical cross trainers and flex-striders are supplied by Life Fitness, the top-selling and most trusted fitness equipment manufacturer in the world. All Life Fitness equipment will come with LFconnect technology solution which allows users to create the ultimate customised workout experience
- A comprehensive range of commercial grade resistance machines and latest fitness accessories are supplied by Matrix Fitness, the global supplier whose equipment attracts more attention and requires less maintenance than anything the competition has to offer
- Concept II rowers, indoor cycle bikes and dedicated stretching zones complete the Pulse makeup
Revolve cycling studio
To learn more about our indoor cycling studio, classes and bike setup, please see the Revolve Cycling Studio page.
Swimming pool
To view the swimming pool timetable and usage guide, please see the swimming pool page.
Halls
Activity Hall
The Activity Hall provides large indoor space for club training and exercise classes. It also offers 5-aside, Basketball and Badminton bookings for members.
Sports Hall
A 661sqm Sports Hall will become the new home for indoor sport at Glasgow and will accommodate badminton, basketball, netball and volleyball athletes and teams as well as providing new activity space for recreational use.
Fan zone
Meanwhile, the fan experience for university sport will be better than ever before. A FanZone will provide a dedicated space for students, staff and alumni to come and support athletes and teams as they represent the #BlackAndGold of Glasgow. When competitive sport is not taking place the bleacher seating can be rolled away to provide a multi-purpose space for members.
Items available for hire
You can hire a range of equipment from reception – please note that your Campus Card or membership card must be left at reception when hiring items.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Towel | £0.80 |
| Towel bulk hire (x 10) | £5 |
| Badminton racquet | £1 |
| Squash racquet | £1 |
| Table tennis racquet | £1 |
| Football | £1 |
| Basketball | £2.50 |
Facility bookings
Want to have a game of basketball or squash? You can book facilities throughout the Stevenson Building for recreational use, either through our online booking system or in person at reception. See below for a full list of bookable activities and terms and conditions of recreational hire.
If you wish to arrange a facility booking for a professional or amateur club, one-off event or recurring block booking, please complete the facility bookings request form and a member of the Sport team will respond in due course.
Facilities available to book
| Activity | Price | Duration | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-a-side football | £16 | 50 minutes | Activity Hall |
| Badminton | £2.50 | 50 minutes | Activity Hall Sports Hall |
| Basketball (Full Hall) | £16 | 50 minutes | Activity Hall Sports Hall |
| Basketball (Half Hall) | £8 | 50 minutes | Sports Hall |
| Handball | £16 | 50 minutes | Sports Hall |
| Netball | £16 | 50 minutes |
Activity Hall |
| Racquetball | £2.50 | 45 minutes | Squash Courts |
| Squash | £2.50 | 45 minutes | Squash Courts |
| Short Tennis | £2.50 | 50 minutes | Activity Hall |
| Table tennis | £2.50 | 50 minutes | Sports Hall |
| Volleyball | £16 | 50 minutes | Sports Hall |
Terms and conditions of recreational hire
- All bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance
- Cancellations require a minimum of 24 hours notice for re-arrangement/refund by phone or in person
- All bookings must be paid for at the time of booking
- Charging individuals during facility bookings is not permitted
- For further information, please contact sport@glasgow.ac.uk