USC Leiden

🎉 Are you ready for the Club Power Release Party tomorrow?! 🎉

Join us on Tuesday, October 1st, as we drop the brand new music and moves for the upcoming Club Power classes! 💪 The theme is Colours, so expect a workout full of energy and vibrant vibes! 🌈✨

💥 Plus, after class, treat yourself to a colorful smoothie shot at our sports café! 🍹🌟 Don’t miss out on the fun - bring your best energy and brightest workout gear! 💃🕺

Here’s the schedule: 17:00-17:55: Geerine, Jammy, Miguel ✨ 18:00-18:55: Sanne, Kathelijne, Miguel

🚴‍♀️ Meet Livia, our new Spinning instructor! 🚴‍♀️

Hi everyone! I'm Livia, originally from Slovakia and currently in my second year of studying Data Science and AI. Back home, I was all about mountain biking, but after moving to the Netherlands, I quickly realized there are no mountains here! So, I had to switch gears - literally. So, I started looking for an alternative that would give me the same energy and excitement - spinning became the perfect solution. ☺️

I've always been active, and spinning lets me channel that energy in new ways. The intensity, rhythm, and community make it a truly fulfilling workout, pushing you both physically and mentally. I completed my spinning certification in London over the summer, which gave me a fresh perspective on spinning.

🎶 I try to create playlists that are both motivational and fun, combining different styles of music that match the intensity of the workout. My classes are designed to challenge you no matter your fitness level, and I aim to create a welcoming and energetic environment where everyone feels empowered to push their limits and have fun with like-minded people.

Join me for a high-energy, rhythm-packed workout every Tuesday at 18:00 and Sunday at 10:00! 🙌 Expect dynamic playlists, lots of motivation, and a space where you can push your limits while having a blast with fellow fitness enthusiasts. Don’t miss out - grab your spot and let’s spin together!

See you in class! 😊
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🎉 Leidens Ontzet is coming up! 🎉

It's almost time for Leiden's biggest celebration! While we all gear up for the festivities, our opening hours will be a little different. So, before you head to the gym, group classes or swimming pools, make sure to check out our schedule below 👇:

🏋️ USC Main Building
📅 October 2 — open 07:30 - 16:00
📅 October 3 — closed

💪 USC PLex-Fit
📅 October 2 — open 08:00 - 18:00
📅 October 3 — closed
📅 October 4 — open 11:30 - 15:30

🏊 Swimming Pool De Vliet
📅 October 2 — closed from 15:30
📅 October 3 — closed

🏊 Swimming Pool De Zijl
📅 October 2 — closed from 15:30
📅 October 3 — closed

⚡ USC The Buzz in The Hague and the swimming pools in The Hague are open as usual during the 3 October festivities!

Get ready to glide with USC Ice Skating! ☃️🧊

This winter (and fall🍁), trade your textbooks for ice skates and join us at IJshal De Vliet every Tuesday evening from 20:30 to 23:15! Whether you’re a skating newbie or a seasoned pro, everyone’s welcome. 🐧

🗓️ When: October 8 2024 – March 25 2025

Reserve in advance via the USC Leiden App.

USC members get access for just €2.70 per session

Rental skates & helmets available (because falling isn’t fun).

🚴‍♀️ Get ready for the ultimate body-shaping workout on the bike! 💥

Starting 1 October at USC Leiden: SclptCycle®! If you’re not into traditional indoor cycling but love a party vibe, this workout is made for you! 🎉

SclptCycle® combines cycling with Sclpt®-tubes (BRN®/XCO® tubes) to tone your upper body and core, while the bike works your legs and glutes - all set to amazing beats that turn the cycling zone into a dance floor! 🎶🔥 In just 45 minutes, you’ll burn tons of calories and leave with a big smile! 😄

📅 From 7 to 11 October, we’re hosting a SclptCycle Intro Week with two classes per day so you can try it out!

We'd love your input on the best times for our regular SclptCycle® classes. 🙌

Let us know your preferences in the comments! Your feedback will help us set the perfect schedule for everyone!

We can’t wait to see you in class! 💪✨

When would you like your class to start?

🌊 Support the 6th Rapenburg Race! 🌊

📅 Date: 14th September 2024
📍 Location: Rapenburg Canal, Leiden

Get ready for a day of swimming, fun, and fundraising! Swim 800 meters through Leiden’s iconic canal to support vital research and projects for people with spinal cord injuries. Last year, an incredible €112,500 was raised!

This year, the race supports three amazing initiatives, from groundbreaking research to innovative therapies and the development of a new exoskeleton.

The finish line at KOG on Steenschuur will be buzzing with live music, food, and great vibes.

💪 Don’t miss out - sign up to make a difference.

Extra Tennis Courses ✨✨

Our Tennis Courses filled up quickly, that’s why we’ve added more classes to our schedule! 🎾

You can now sign up for the following sessions:

Wednesday and Thursday:

16:00 - 17:00 level 2

17:00 - 18:00 level 1

18:00 - 19:00 level 3

19:00 - 20:00 level 2

20:00 - 21:00 level 1

21:00 - 22:00 level 4

These 10 - week courses start on September 11 and 12. Don’t miss out - sign up now in the USC Leiden App! ☺️

Have you already signed up for one our new courses starting on Monday, September 2? 💃✨

We're offering a variety of courses including Bachata, Ballroom, Ceroc, Dancehall Fusion, Heels, HipHop Femme, Mindfulness, Pole Fitness, Salsa, Self Defence and Indoor Football!

Sign up in the USC Leiden App or visit our Link in Bio for more information! 🙌

🎾 Ready to Ace Your Tennis Game? 🎾

Enrollment for our Autumn Tennis Courses starts TOMORROW at 10:00 AM! 🌟 Whether you're already mastering your forehand or just hoping not to hit the ball over the fence (again), we've got you covered!

For €40, you get 10 weeks of tips, small group sessions, and plenty of opportunities to show off your "game face." 😎

📝 How to Register: Sign up at the USC Front Desk, in the USC Leiden App, or on our website. Remember, you'll need a valid USC sports subscription for the entire course.

⏳ Spots are limited and participants can register for ONE course only.

Don’t miss out - secure your spot and get ready for an exciting tennis season!

For more info, check out our LinkinBio!

✨ De EL CID-week is in volle gang! ✨

Wat leuk dat we al zoveel van jullie hebben ontmoet op de informatiemarkt maandag. Gisteren deden veel studenten mee aan de Candlelight Yoga op het USC - een mooie ervaring! 🧘‍♀️🕯️

Vandaag staan we weer voor jullie klaar tijdens het Fitfestival op het USC, tot 15:00 uur! 💪 Naast studeren is een gezonde levensstijl superbelangrijk. Ontdek alles over gezond eten, voldoende bewegen en mentale gezondheid. Volg een sportworkshop, woon een inspirerende lezing bij, en ga naar huis met lekkere recepten voor een gezonde avondmaaltijd. 🍏🏋️‍♂️🧠

Morgen zijn we aanwezig op het Leids Eerstejaars Festival vanaf 14.00 uur. Of kom naar de filmavond op het USC vanaf 20:00. Hopelijk zien we jullie bij een van deze activiteiten! Heb je vragen? Spreek ons gerust aan, we helpen je graag! 👋😊

Wist je dat je als aankomend student aan de Universiteit Leiden met €25 korting een jaarabonnement kunt afsluiten? Schrijf je uiterlijk 15 september in bij het Universitair Sportcentrum en sport een jaar lang onbeperkt voor slechts €17 per maand. Ga voor meer info naar onze LinkinBio.

Meld je nu aan en ontvang € 25,- korting op je lidmaatschap!
EL CID-deelnemers hebben nu recht op € 25,- korting bij aanschaf van een jaarlidmaatschap bij het Universitair Sportcentrum (USC) Leiden en Den Haag. Betaal slechts € 201,80 voor 12 maanden sportplezier, dat is slechts € 17,- per maand! Voor EL CID-deelnemers bieden wij ook een lidmaatschap van 6 maanden aan voor € 142,65 (€ 10,- korting). Alle kortingen zijn geldig tot 15 september 2024.
Met je abonnement kun je deelnemen aan ruim 55 sporten in Leiden en Den Haag. Bezoek onze website en bekijk alle beschikbare sporten in Leiden en Den Haag: https://www.uscleiden.nl/sport/sportaanbod.html

Sporters opgelet! Van maandag 12 t/m zaterdag 17 augustus zullen er geen lessen zijn in het hoofdgebouw van het USC. Dit in verband met de EL CID. TIjdens deze week worden de zalen als slaapzalen gebruikt voor de eerstejaarsstudenten. Sporters kunnen wel gebruik maken van de fitness- en spinningfaciliteiten in het hoofdgebouw, de fitness in Plex-Fit en de fitness- en groepslessen in The Buzz in Den Haag. Kijk voor meer informatie bij onze aangepaste openingstijden op onze website of in de app.

‘StudentenSport Leiden zoekt een nieuw bestuur!🏊🏻‍♀🏐⛹🏻‍♀
Voor het collegejaar 2024-2025 zijn wij op zoek naar enthousiaste studenten die het leuk vinden om zich te mengen in de studentensport van Leiden.

Ben jij enthousiast als het over sport gaat en wil jij je inzetten voor de 20 mooie studentensportverenigingen met hun duizenden leden die Leiden telt?
Dan is SSL wat voor jou!

Meng je in een wereld waarin je schakelt tussen het promoten van studentensport in de breedste zin tot het onderhouden van contacten met externe partijen zoals de gemeente, het Universitair Sportcentrum (USC), de Universiteit/Hogeschool en het landelijke netwerk van Studentensport Nederland.
Daarnaast ben je betrokken bij allerlei lopende zaken binnen de Leidse studentensport, onderhoud je contacten met de verenigingen, deel je belangrijke informatie en leid je vergaderingen. En laten we niet vergeten dat we zelf ook onze sportiviteit ontdekken door mee te doen met de verenigingen, sportevenementen bij te wonen en deel te nemen aan andere sociale activiteiten.

Bestuurservaring is helemaal geen vereiste, je hoeft alleen maar enthousiast te zijn! Met maar zo’n 6-8 uur per week is het geen voltijdsbestuur en kan je mooi nog studeren naast het bestuursjaar. Ook krijg je aan het einde een bestuursbeurs.

Lijkt dit jou wat? Stuur dan een e-mail naar [email protected] of vindt ons op instagram
We zien je graag verschijnen!😊’

Looking to add some variety to your fitness regimen? Try out our BRN and XCORE group classes at the USC main building!

🔥 BRN
🗓️ Thursdays | 🕕 18:00 - 18:55
Join us for a high-energy session that combines strength, cardio and core for a full-body burn!

💪 XCORE
🗓️ Wednesdays | 🕖 19:00 - 19:55
Strengthen your core with this intense workout designed to challenge your back, abs and hip muscles!

Both classes are fun, accessible, effective, and a great way to stay motivated. See you there! 👀

Construction of the new University Sports Centre has officially begun! 🥳😍

July 11 marked the first step towards our brand-new sports complex, celebrated with impressive performances by the rugby players and a choreography by our pole dancer, Anne Eysbach.

In the first photo (by Hielco Kuipers), you can see a rugby player from LSRG literally kicking off the construction by shooting the ball straight through the posts! 💪

Read more about the festive construction kick-off in our LinkinBio.

🌴 Tropical Release Party Vibes from Last Week!

Proof that paradise is just a sports class away. 🌞💃

🎉 Meet Giacomo! 🎉

💪 "Hi, I'm Giacomo, a third-year IRO student and I enjoy working out. 🏋️‍♂️ I joined the University Sports Centre because I wanted to get fitter and build muscle. The location and community of really caught my eye.

The best achievement I’ve had while sporting here has been my entire gym progress. It's amazing to look back and see how far I've come. The Buzz's community is the main reason I've kept working out here. Despite the differences in goals and aspirations, everyone is incredibly supportive. It is a great environment to get started on your gym journey. 💪

Working out has drastically improved my well-being. The physical benefits are fantastic, but it has also done wonders for my mental health. For students considering joining sports activities but haven't taken the leap yet, I would say: come for a trial day/inspiration pass!

My advice for fellow students? Get involved and stay consistent! The University Sports Centre and The Buzz have everything you need!"

Join Giacomo and many others on their fitness journey at the USC! 😊

🌞 Dive into summer at Buitenbad De Vliet! 🌊

Summer is finally here! Have you already tried an outdoor swimming session at Buitenbad De Vliet? 🏊‍♂️ Join us Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. until July 12. Reserve your spot in the USC Leiden App. See you at the pool!

👉 Did you know that some pools in Leiden and The Hague have adjusted opening hours during the summer? Check the opening times in our LinkinBio!



📅 Until July 12
📲 Reserve in the USC Leiden App
👀 Check our LinkinBio for more info about opening hours during summer!

Club Power Tropical Release Party! 🎉

Don't miss out on our Tropical Release Party on Tuesday, July 2 in Room B! 🌴🍹 Get ready for brand new exercises and music presented by three instructors, with some exciting new twists to the class. See you there! 🎶🌟

🕔 17:00-17:55 with Geerine, Kathelijne, Miguel
🕕 18:00-18:55 with Sanne, Jammy, Miguel

Come in costume and get a free protein shake at the bar! 🥤

Good news! 🎉 Starting June 24, we are discontinuing the registration and attendance tracking for most group lessons, allowing for more spontaneous attendance. This policy was initially introduced during the pandemic to manage crowding, and we have now reconsidered it.

For most group lessons, this means:
• No need to register via the USC Leiden App or website.
• No more QR code scanning at the halls.

Exceptions:
• Circuit & HIIT
• Swimming
• Courses
• Wahoo Kickr Bike
• Virtual Spinning
• Booking of courts and halls

Once classes reach capacity, access will be restricted. However, we offer a variety of other classes starting at the same time. Explore new options and stay active with us!

☝️ Checking in with the fingerprint scanner or USC App at the entrance remains required.

💪 Summer Schedule Announcement! 🌞

We are excited to share our summer hours for the three locations of the University Sports Centre. Make sure to check all our opening hours in our LinkinBio. The class schedule is available in the USC Leiden App. 💪

📌 Main Building: 📅 June 24, 2024 - September 1, 2024

•             Regular opening hours

•             Adjusted class schedule

•             No training/matches

📌 Plex-Fit: 📅 June 24, 2024 - August 11, 2024

•             Mon & Fri: 08:00 - 14:00

•             Tue to Thu: 08:00 - 14:00

•             Sat & Sun: 11:30 - 15:30

 
📌 The Buzz: 📅 July 8, 2024 - August 18, 2024

•             Mon to Fri: 07:30 - 19:30

•             Sat: 09:30 - 19:30

•             Sun: 09:00 - 16:30

 

Don't forget to stay active and enjoy your summer! ☀️🏀

⚽️ HVV Football Factory is the student football club in The Hague, organizing weekly training sessions and matches for both their men's and women's teams. Besides regular training and games, the association also hosts exciting events throughout the year!

🌍 This year, HVV Football Factory went on a trip to Istanbul to compete in the SportsFest tournament organized by Bogazici University. Our team had a successful run and proudly presented and the city of The Hague. The tournament created special memories for our members. Friendships were created with people from all the countries who participated!

🔥 Interested in joining The Hague's student football club? And would you like to become a Sunday league legend? Check out on their website or send them a message on Instagram! The club welcomes all football-loving students, with both competitive and casual teams featuring many Dutch and international members!

Thank you all for participating in the ! ✨💪 We are incredibly proud of Leiden's 10th place finish and the increase in participation compared to last year. Let’s aim to participate with even more students next year and strive for an even higher ranking. Thank you for representing Leiden! ✨😊

Highlights of Our Achievements:

📍Badminton Individual: 4th place

📍Badminton teams: 9th place

📍Basketball Men: 8th place

📍Basketball Women: 9th place

📍Sports Climbing: 12th place

📍E-Sports - Mario Kart: 1st and 3rd place

📍Tennis Men:

👉 Team Leiden 1: 5th place

👉 Team Leiden 2: 11th place

📍Tennis Women:

👉 Team Leiden 1: 5th place

👉 Team Leiden 2: 6th place

📍Volleybal Men: 13th place

📍Volleybal Women: 11th place

✨ Additionally, our fencers delivered strong performances, with notable placements in both the EPEE and Saber categories!

Thanks to .photography for capturing the stunning dance movements at the USC Leiden Dance Show on May 4! 🌍🔥💧🌬️ Each performance beautifully embodied the elements of nature: earth, fire, water, and air.

Huge shoutout to everyone who made this incredible show possible! 💃✨

⚽️ Lead Your Faculty to Victory in Leiden University’s Interfaculty Football Tournament! ⚽️

With the European Championship on the horizon, the University Sports Centre is excited to host the first INTERFACULTY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT at Leiden University on June 25. Each faculty is invited to nominate a student team to compete. Do you want to represent your faculty and pursue the championship? Gather a team of at least 7 fellow students and register now - spaces are limited!

🗓️ Registration deadline: June 19, 12 AM 👉 Register in our LinkinBio

📍 Where and When?

•             The tournament starts at 3 PM at the University Sports Centre.

📅 Agenda

•             3 PM: tournament kick-off (at the Sports Fields)

•             Post-tournament: Dinner + Watch the European Championship match and cheer on the Dutch team together

We encourage all students to come and support their faculty teams. Let’s build a sense of community and friendly competition. Will your faculty take home the trophy this year? Be there to find out!

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