Societies

Pole and aerial hoop classes for all levels in a supportive, body-positive environment, with no experience needed to start. Alongside fitness training there are socials and competitive opportunities including Welsh competitions and Varsity.

A non-competitive Japanese martial art blending gentle, therapeutic exercise with a practical system of self-defence, taught through empty-hand, sword and staff work. All abilities welcome, sessions run Saturdays at Talybont Sports Centre, and you can join at any point in the year.

The Cardiff Cobras welcome all experience levels, training twice a week with proper coaching and providing kit so newcomers can start from scratch. They compete in the Premiership South Division across the year, building to a big Varsity match.

Open to everyone from complete beginners to competitive shooters, across recurve, compound, longbow, barebow and traditional (no crossbows). A mandatory beginners' course gets you started, and alongside BUCS tournaments and the annual Varsity against Swansea there's plenty on the social side — pub trips, archery tag, mini golf and bowling.

Open to everyone from casual joggers to competitive racers, with coached sessions across endurance, sprints and field events. Weekly runs and regular socials sit alongside racing from local parkruns to BUCS championships.

A large, inclusive club with elite coaching and squad training for serious players plus casual weekly social sessions for everyone else. Five teams compete in BUCS leagues, and there's a full social calendar.

The Cardiff Cubs play both baseball and softball and welcome all experience levels, with regular training across the city. There are plenty of fixtures through the year, from BUCS competition and Varsity to informal social tournaments.

Training several times a week for all abilities, whether you want technical, non-contact sessions or you're preparing to compete. Regular socials plus showcase events like Fight Night and Welsh Varsity.

One of the UK's oldest medical school rugby clubs, with over 110 years of history and two squads competing in BUCS and the National Medical Schools Cup. Open to healthcare students and all players, with regular training, strength and conditioning, and a busy calendar of weekly socials, tours and charity events.

A cheerleading and dance club with six competitive teams, welcoming gymnasts, dancers and total beginners alike. Members compete nationally and perform at events like Welsh Varsity.

Dedicated to powerlifting and weightlifting, with coaching for all abilities in a supportive setting. Runs its own competitions to showcase members' progress, plus weekly socials for both drinkers and non-drinkers.

Explores caves across the UK — the Brecon Beacons, Mendips and Peak District — on day trips and weekends away, welcoming complete beginners as well as experienced cavers. All kit is provided, trips are carefully led, and there's a strong social side.

Welcomes everyone from complete novices to experienced shots, with all equipment and coaching provided in a supervised setting. Weekly Wednesday sessions at Treetops Sporting Shots, plus socials and competitions including BUCS and the club's own Cardiff Challenge.

Pool and snooker for all abilities, with weekly internal leagues and tournaments. Caters equally to casual players and to those representing Cardiff at regional and national championships.

Weekly track sessions at Maindy Velodrome, Sunday social rides through the Welsh countryside, and racing at BUCS championships and Varsity — all abilities from complete beginner to experienced. Regular socials and tours to places like Snowdonia and the Peak District.

Lessons in Ballroom, Latin and Salsa for all abilities, from complete beginners to advanced dancers, in a welcoming setting with weekly socials. There's also a competitive team that dances on the university circuit.

A newly official Athletic Union club running weekly social darts alongside UDUK competitions and local pub-league matches, open to all skill levels. University tournaments and an annual Varsity sit alongside regular socials.

The Cardiff Hornets welcome all abilities to build skills, tactics and fitness in a friendly setting. Weekly training, BUCS leagues and University Opens, plus social events throughout the year.

Riding lessons at all levels, hacks across varied terrain, and BUCS competition, with both complete beginners and experienced riders welcome. The club works to keep riding as accessible and affordable as possible, alongside a full social calendar.

Caters for all abilities, from complete beginners to Olympic hopefuls, across both recreational and competitive fencing. Beginners get a nine-week course covering épée, foil and sabre with no kit needed; training is Mondays and Fridays at Talybont, and two teams compete in BUCS Western 1A.

Trains in the Irish sport of Gaelic football and welcomes all abilities. Competes in BUCS leagues and external tournaments, with regular Wednesday-night socials for players and social members alike.

Welcomes all abilities from beginner to experienced, with weekly range sessions and coaching, social rounds and BUCS league and Varsity competition. A busy social calendar of themed events sits alongside the golf.

Training in artistic gymnastics, tumbling, parkour and calisthenics across three weekly sessions, for everyone from complete beginners to experienced gymnasts. Competitive opportunities through UGC and BUCS, plus social membership, balls and trips.

Weekend hikes of varying difficulty around South Wales and the Brecon Beacons during term, plus residential trips and socials. All experience levels welcome, from first-timers to seasoned hikers.

The Cardiff RedHawks run four teams across a range of abilities, from complete beginners to experienced skaters. Weekly training and league fixtures from October to April, with social membership available for those who just want the community.

Weekly coached training across three skill levels, welcoming everyone from complete beginners to experienced skaters. A supportive club with regular socials and performance opportunities each term.

Teaches Japanese Jiu Jitsu — joint locks, throws and immobilisations that favour technique over strength — with practitioners of all sizes and genders welcome. Absolute beginners can start year-round with free intro sessions, training three times a week, with gradings and national competitions available.

Traditional karate technique, kata, kumite sparring and fitness for all abilities, from complete beginners upwards. Regular socials plus competition through tournaments, BUCS and the Varsity against Swansea.

Weekly pool sessions for skills and canoe polo, plus weekend river trips of varying difficulty, for paddlers of all abilities. Polo tournaments and French Alps expeditions sit alongside an active social calendar.

The largest martial sports club on campus, teaching 15 kickboxing styles for all levels from complete beginner to competitive fighter. Newcomers can start via taster and Give It A Go sessions, with regular socials, gradings and competitions.

A mixed-gender sport welcoming all abilities, from complete beginners to competitive athletes, with training, league matches and national tournaments. Serious competition sits alongside an active social calendar.

Teaches Nam Pai Chuan, a balanced Chinese martial art built on respect, discipline and fitness as well as strikes and takedowns. Beginners of any experience level are welcome, training Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings at Talybont.

A mixed club welcoming everyone from complete beginners to international players, with four BUCS teams plus development squads for building skills. Beyond matches there are regular socials, charity fundraisers and annual celebrations.

A mixed club open to students on any course and any ability, with training scheduled around healthcare timetables. Competes in the Cardiff and South Wales Basketball Leagues and the annual NAMS tournament, with weekly socials.

For healthcare students of all abilities across medicine, dentistry, physio and allied courses, though open to any course. Three teams across BUCS tiers and NAMS tournaments, training twice a week, with a strong social side.

Welcomes everyone from first-time players to experienced ones, across all year groups, with two teams playing Saturday league and BUCS fixtures. A big social side with toga nights, curries, tournament weekends and an annual hockey ball.

Competitive and recreational netball for healthcare students across BUCS teams, casual IMG leagues and a national medical school competition. All abilities welcome, with regular training, socials and a Thursday run club.

Free weekly court time for members of all abilities, including people who've never picked up a racket. Regular training, optional league play and tournaments, plus socials in a relaxed community.

Open to students on any course and any ability, with three teams plus a development squad for those new to hockey. League competition sits alongside a busy social calendar and joint events with the men's club.

Basketball for all skill levels, with three teams — two in BUCS leagues, one in the Cardiff Basketball League. Beginners start through Give It A Go sessions and the development team, with social membership also available.

An Athletic Union-led programme with performance and development pathways and three teams in BUCS competition. Welcomes a range of abilities, mixing competitive cricket with a social side, with outdoor training at Cardiff Cricket Club from April.

One of the university's most competitive clubs, with home and away BUCS fixtures against other universities and players from all academic backgrounds. Caters for all levels across football and futsal, with the 1st XI also playing the Varsity Series against Swansea.

Two teams competing in the highest available BUCS leagues, with players at national and international level. Weekly training and inter-university matches, with room for a range of abilities.

A high-performance programme of four integrated squads offering a pathway from developing player to international standard, with all abilities welcome. Serious BUCS and weekend competition sits alongside weekly post-match socials and seasonal events.

Welcomes every player whatever your experience, across seven teams including two dedicated medical teams. The 1st XV plays in BUCS Super Rugby, with competitive BUCS and social IMG sides below, Wednesday fixtures and access to all training facilities including the new strength and conditioning suite. Weekly socials, Christmas and end-of-season dinners, plus charity work with Movember and the Oddballs Foundation.

Striking and grappling drawn from wrestling, boxing, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, taught to beginners and experienced fighters alike. Regular training at the Students' Union, with beginner-friendly sessions and fight nights and tournaments through the year.

Competitive and recreational karting for all levels, from Give It A Go taster sessions to the British University Karting Championship. F1 watchalongs, themed socials and an internal championship round it out.

Weekend rides at South Wales' best trail centres, midweek local sessions and socials, for riders of all abilities. Racing at club and BUCS level, with subsidised transport and trips — you just need a safe bike and a helmet.

One of the Athletic Union's largest and most active clubs, with indoor and outdoor climbing for everyone from complete beginner to experienced climber. Regular club nights, skills sessions, competitions, UK and international trips, and weekly socials.

CUNC runs eight teams playing weekly — six BUCS and two IMG — a friendly, welcoming club that competes at a high level while having plenty of fun off court. Memberships range from competitive squads to social-only, with weekly training, Wednesday game days, weekly socials and events like the Christmas meal, charity ball and awards night.

Beginner coaching, social courts and advanced sessions across several weekly slots, for all abilities. Recreational play and structured coaching sit alongside the National University Padel League and Wednesday-night socials.

Accessible polo training and competition for students of all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced players. Weekend training sessions, national championships across divisions, casual matches and inclusive socials through the year.

Coaching in air rifle and pistol for all experience levels, from complete beginner to seasoned competitor. Regular training plus an active social calendar, including an annual Varsity match, trips and dinners.

Casual Wednesday sessions in Bute Park alongside competitive team training for BUCS tournaments, welcoming all skill levels. A friendly club mixing recreational games and socials.

One of the largest Athletic Union clubs, with five squads spanning complete beginners through to experienced rowers and coxes. Racing runs year-round, with weekly socials and training both on the water and indoors.

High-level coaching, strong socials and a full year of fixtures in a competitive but inclusive club, welcoming beginners and experienced players alike. Multiple training sessions a week, competition in Southern 1, both alcoholic and sober socials, and charity work.

One of the largest and friendliest clubs in the Athletic Union, with Wednesday sessions in Cardiff Bay for everyone from beginner to experienced sailor. Relaxed social sailing, competitive team racing and yacht opportunities, plus regular socials.

A BSAC-affiliated club welcoming beginners and experienced divers, with training from Ocean Diver certification up to advanced qualifications under national instructors. A social club as much as a diving one, exploring sites across Wales and the UK and teaching skills like boat handling and marine biology.

An inclusive club for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, running international trips at Christmas and Easter. Beginner lessons plus race and freestyle training, and a big social scene.

Social courts, coaching and organised matches through BUCS and local leagues, for everyone from complete beginner to competitive player. A busy social calendar of themed events, fundraising and annual celebrations.

Regular beach trips with kit provided, socials and weekends away to the Gower and Pembrokeshire, plus BUCS competition against other universities. All levels welcome, including people who've never surfed.

Swimming and water polo for all abilities, with structured training at several venues and competition through BUCS championships. Competitive squads and recreational social members are equally part of the club, with a busy themed-social calendar.

Open to undergraduates, postgraduates and staff of all levels, from complete beginner to competitive player. Casual recreational sessions plus Development and Performance squads, BUCS teams and regular socials and pub nights.

Trains twice a week for all experience levels, from complete beginner to international black belt, with free taster classes and instruction from an 8th Dan master. Competition through BUCS and BUTL alongside socials and a supportive, non-competitive option.

Weekly social tennis for casual and competitive play plus lessons for beginners and intermediates, open to all abilities. Also fields eight BUCS teams across men's and women's divisions, with coached training for squad players.

An inclusive, mixed-gender club training twice a week and competing in university championships and local tournaments. Both competitive and social players are welcome, with dedicated beginner sessions.

Welcomes everyone from complete beginner to experienced athlete, with recreational sessions and competition through leagues and national championships. Regular practice plus a relaxed social calendar of nights out and events.

Training eight times a week across swim, bike and run, for all abilities from complete beginner to elite, including disabled athletes across classifications. Fortnightly socials, group training, BUCS competition and its own public races.

Cardiff No Frills is a mixed-gender club competing in national and regional tournaments across mixed, women's and men's divisions, with all skill levels welcome. Tailored coaching and Give It A Go events for beginners sit alongside an active social calendar and charity work.

Training across all skill levels from absolute beginner to competitive team player, with socials and tournaments throughout the year. Representative teams compete in national university leagues and cups, with recreational play always available.

Welcomes all levels from complete beginner to advanced, with qualified instruction, club kit and wetsuits provided. Regular lake and beach sessions, weekly socials and subsidised trips to Student Windsurfing Association competitions and weekends.

Basketball for all skill levels, from complete beginner to experienced competitor, with teams in BUCS competition. Regular training plus an active social calendar built around community and friendships.

Weekly coaching from qualified coaches and a development squad for building skills, welcoming everyone from complete beginner to experienced cricketer. BUCS league competition sits alongside team socials, fundraising and trips to internationals at Sophia Gardens.

Opportunities for all abilities, from competitive BUCS league teams to social IMG matches and development training. Welcomes experienced players and newcomers into a club with a strong social focus.

Six teams training regularly and competing in BUCS and Welsh league fixtures, with weekly socials for members. All levels welcome, from first-timers at Give It A Go sessions to experienced athletes, in a friendly, well-integrated club.

Three teams across different leagues, welcoming players of all experience from complete beginner to seasoned athlete. Serious training and competition sit alongside weekly Wednesday socials, themed events, tours and charity work.