About Us
Glasgow University Athletics Club (GUAC) is the University of Glasgow’s longest-established and most successful sports clubs having won the Scottish University Championships for over 10 years
We provide a structured training environment for athletes of all abilities, from those new to athletics through to experienced competitors targeting BUCS finals and national selection. Our programme combines event-specific track and field training with dedicated strength & conditioning, giving athletes the opportunity to develop their performance, build strength and speed, and compete throughout the university season. Training is organised across specialist sprints, middle-distance, jumps and throws groups, providing event-specific coaching and development for athletes looking to progress and perform at their best.
Our members range from complete beginners to the sport to BUCS Champions and international athletes. Recent club alumni include Scottish International high jumper Nikki Manson and Olympic Silver Medalist Laura Muir.
Training Schedule
Monday- Scotstoun Stadium / Glasgow International Arena 18.00-20.00
Tuesday- GUAC S&C Session 18.00-19.30
Wednesday- Scotstoun Stadium / Glasgow International Arena 18.00-20.00
Thursday- GUAC S&C Session 16.30-18.00
Saturday- Scotstoun Stadium / Glasgow International Arena / Park 9.30-10.30 & GUAC S&C Session 11.30-13.00
Competitions
GUAC provides competitive opportunities across the university athletics season.
The club takes large squads to the SSS Indoor and Outdoor Championships, held in February and April respectively, providing opportunities to compete across a wide range of events. A selected performance group also competes at the BUCS Indoor and Outdoor Championships, representing the University of Glasgow at the highest level of university athletics.
From first competition to BUCS finals and beyond, GUAC provides the coaching, training environment and competitive opportunities to help athletes progress.
Memberships
GUAC has a number of different memberships, read below to see what each one gives you access to.
Annual - Track Coaching, S&C Coaching, Competitions, Socials
One Semester - Valid for ONE SEMESTER ONLY (Sept-Dec or Jan-May) - Track Coaching, S&C Coaching, Competitions, Socials
Strength & Conditioning - S&C Coaching, Competitions, Socials
Competition - Access to compete for GUAC (Scottish Athletics, Scottish Student Sport, BUCS*) *BUCS team is subject to selection
Social - Invited to all GUAC socials
Alumni - Please purchase under ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP, gives access to Track Coaching
Insurance
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the appropriate insurance cover for any activity you take part in. Upon joining, please check the level of insurance cover we, as a club, provide to you.
GUSA recommends that all students playing high risk sport, go abroad to compete/train, or are playing in governing body leagues, may want to consider/need to take out personal liability insurance, or join the sports governing body to be covered. Some insurance providers also offer specialist sports cover.
