Sporting Events and Facilities

 

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Aberystwyth University Sport over many years, has become a safe and trusted hub for renowned organizations like The Welsh FA, Scarlets, Cardiff Blues, and Shrewsbury Town, who rely on our exceptional facilities to run their coaching programs. These esteemed clubs have recognized the value of partnering with us to conduct their summer camps, ensuring that their teams are well-prepared for the upcoming season. 

Blaendolau Playing Fields

Famous for hosting the annual Ian Rush football tournament, Rugby 7 and football 7’s.  

Located in Llanbadarn 1.4 miles off main campus (SY23 3TL). Parking available for coaches and cars. Additional parking available. Mobile catering spots available. 

We have 38 Acres of first-class grass pitches for outdoor sports. 

  • 6 Junior size Football Pitches 
  • 8 Full size Football Pitches  
  • 3 Rugby Pitches  
  • 1 American Football Pitch  
  • Changing facilities 

Vicarage Fields

Situated 1 miles off main campus (SY23 1HB). Parking available for both coaches and cars. 

  • Full-size Football Pitch – includes a small stand and dug outs. 
  • Full-size Rugby Pitch  
  • Cricket Wicket – Grass during season and artificial wicket. 
  • Cricket nets  
  • Lacross Pitch  
  • Changing facilities 

Previous Sporting Events held at Aberystwyth University: 

  • Ian Rush Football Tournament  
  • Student Union Rugby 7’s  
  • Urdd National Championships – Football, Rugby, Cross-Country  
  • CWFA – Boys & Girls Tournaments 
  • Shrewsbury Town Academy Camps / Foundation Courses (U10-16) 
  • Football 7’s  
  • FAW – Coaching badges  
  • WRU – Coaches courses 
  • Professional Residential Training Camps (3-5 day camps) – Scarlet RFC, Dragons RFC 
  • Mid Wales- Ystwyth Cycle Club – Cycle-cross events  

 

Aberystwyth is proud to contribute to the development of both aspiring athletes and established teams, creating an atmosphere that encourages growth, teamwork, and excellence in many sporting events. Our facilities not only offer state-of-the-art training outdoor environments, but we also offer indoor S&C, pool recovery, running track, 3G and indoor multi-purpose sports halls. click on the link Our Facilities   : Sports Centre , Aberystwyth University, email sports@aber.ac.uk or contact Darren Hathaway Head of Sport and Grounds (dnh@aber.ac.uk) 

Accommodation and Catering 

To add accommodation and catering to your event. Contact conferences@aber.ac.uk or  01970621960 alternatively visit Accommodation  : Conferences & Events , Aberystwyth University