We have a calendar packed with activities and events this Spring and some exciting projects underway for this year. Find out more about what we have planned for you in March! Not all events are open to the public, but we will share regular updates on them when we can.

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STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WOMEN AT ORIAM

Celebrating Internation Women’s Day with a women’s Strength Session

Free Session| Wednesday 8th March| 11:30-12:30

To celebrate International Women’s Day, on Wednesday 8th March we will be hosting an Introduction to Strength Training for women and girls and sharing information for women in sport from our experts. Strength training is far more than just building muscle and can really support women’s health and wellbeing through all stages of life. Katrina, Head of Performance Sport says “Strength training is not only important for muscle strength but also for developing bone strength, joint stability, reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, and help with fat loss. This is particularly important for women from teenage years to 30 years old where the bones are developing their peak strength, then again post menopause where women experience a more rapid decline in bone strength compared to men from mid 40’s onward. In addition to health benefits, strength training can also help improve sport fitness and performance!”

If you have ever been interested in strength training but feel unsure about where to start, this is a great opportunity to give it a try! The session will be held in our Strength & Conditioning Suite and led by Katrina and Vicky, two of our experienced Performance Sports Scientists. Open to all women and girls from age 12 yrs and up.

Limited spaces, book via the link here. Wear comfortable sports clothing and bring a water bottle.

ORIAM INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE

PROJECT UPDATE FOR THE NEW SIX-COURT I.T.C.

Construction for our new Indoor Tennis Centre (ITC) is well underway. Later this month we will take a big step in the construction process which may require us to reduce our opening hours between the 22nd -23rd March. We will provide customers with more details very soon. Whilst the work continues outside, our teams are working hard to develop new coaching programs, events, activities and systems so we are all ready for opening later this year!

We now have a time-lapse feed from the construction site so you can check-in on the construction work as it happens and we will post regular updates on our Tennis page as we progress towards opening day! We hope to have some exciting announcements for recruitment and partnerships later this month!

ORIAM KIDS

New Classes and Holiday Camps

Easter is fast approaching so that means School Holidays and Holiday Camps! Camps are a great option to help the kids stay active and engaged during the holidays whilst making new friends and learning new skills in a safe and welcoming environment. Our Oriam Kids Spring Camp dates are 3rd-6th April. The camp is open to all Primary 1- Primary 7 Children with a range of sports activities adapted to their own abilities. You can find out more on our Children’s Sport page or call 0131 451 8400 to book a space today.

There are still spaces available to start this month in our term-time classes, so why not let the kids try out the classes with a free trial session before you get them signed-up for next term. The new term will open for booking at the end of March.

FOOTBALL AT ORIAM

Fancy a kick-about or looking for a training pitch? New Saturday Availability

Some availability has opened up on our Academy Synthetic Pitch on Saturdays for the next few weeks. Open to casual five-a-sides or longer hire agreements, ideal for junior club training to see you through to the warmer weather.

Availability from this Saturday 4th February. Casual, 7-day advance bookings can be made on our Oriam App now or check out more details here.

More about football here

ORIAM CLINIC

A ‘Feet’ of Nature – Chiropody and Podiatry at our Oriam Clinic

Have you visited our new Clinic yet? Our team of specialists are all now in place and ready to assist you. It’s not everyone’s favourite feature but your feet are actually an incredible feat of nature and they play a crucial role in your balance and movement and your overall comfort whilst you enjoy an active lifestyle.  Ramsay our Podiatrist and Jamie our Chiropodist are ready to help you keep your feet in top form. What’s the difference between the two services? Podiatrists and Chiropodists both specialise in the health of your lower leg and foot. From diagnosis to treatment, our two specialists can help you keep moving at your best.

Ramsay our Podiatrist specialises in the biomechanics of the foot and lower leg to support your balance, gait and overall movement. Jamie our Chiropodist specialises in the skin and nail health for your foot and lower leg.

The whole Clinic team offer a wide range of specialist services and treatments including Physiotherapy, Massage, Hydrotherapy and more. The Clinic also provides support for our Sport Scholars and Performance teams alongside appointments open to our members and local community.

HERIOT-WATT SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications now open

The Heriot-Watt Sport Scholarship program is growing with the latest addition of a postgraduate Coaches Scholarship, alongside our existing athlete scholarships for Football, Squash and Individual athlete programs. The new coaching scholarship can support up and coming coaches to continue their work with their team or club and continue their education at a postgraduate level. The whole sport scholarship program is a fantastic way to allow aspiring sports professionals to balance academic studies whilst continuing their sports career. Listen to the latest Nutmeg podcast episode , to find out more about the options and benefits of becoming a Heriot-Watt Sports Scholar or check out the Sports Union website to start your application today.

HERIOT-WATT SPORTS UNION SUCCESS

WINNERS 🏆| WATT A YEAR

Well done to our :

1s 🏆
4s 🏆
5s 🏆
Women🏆

Who have all won their respective leagues in BUCS this season. @Aidan_Quinn17 5s going unbeaten.#This is up there with the best BUCS year in Watt’s history. pic.twitter.com/T7qIJrLXNe

— HWU Football Club (@hwufc) March 1, 2023

The Heriot-Watt Sports Union clubs are in top form as they reach the final weeks of competition in BUCS and other leagues and there is plenty to celebrate already!

First off, Heriot-Watt Football Club have had an extraordinary year with their Men’s 1s, 4s, 5s and Women’s teams all taking home the win for their respective leagues! Over in Squash, the Men’s 1st team have cemented their seeding as Number 1 in Scotland and Number 3 in the UK for Men’s University Squash teams after a highly competitive weekend in Warwick, for the BUCS Squash Premier National Finals.

There have been many other successes across the 30+ clubs at Heriot-Watt and sure there are more Watt Wins to come this month. This year the Sports Union are also hosting the inaugural Watt Cup on 29th March 2023. Each participating club will split into Yellow vs Blue to compete in a day full of friendly competition.

Oriam Bike Bothy

Let the good times roll this Spring!

As the days get longer and brighter, it is the perfect time to get out and about on your bike. Before you hit the roads and trails, it’s important to make sure your bike is as ready as you are! Visit our Evan at our Bike Bothy for all of your cycling needs. From bike hire, maintenance and repairs to bike security, cycle safety and route mapping, Evan can help you.

There are also a number of trails around campus which can be enjoyed by the whole family on foot or by bike.