Articles Tagged with: Student Sport

Oriam Newsletter| July

This summer we have a fantastic line-up of events and activities to enjoy at Oriam. Take a read through our newsletter for the latest Oriam news and events this month. If you have a news story or event you would like to add to our newsletter please let us know!

|WHAT’S ON

Take a look at our What’s On section to find out about events activities coming up at Oriam this month. We host a wide variety of events, matches and activities throughout the year. Unfortunately, not all of them are open to the public but we will keep you up to date when we can!

Go To What's On in July

|FACILITY UPDATE

Our teams are always working hard behind the scenes, planning and delivering facility maintenance and improvements so you can enjoy Oriam activities to their fullest.

We have some exciting news coming soon for our facilities at Oriam. Keep your eyes peeled on our social media channels for more details coming soon.

Please note that we will have a reduced service day on 17th August. Oriam will be open from 8am-8pm that day due to All Staff Training.

| WE ARE GOING CASHLESS

From the 1st August this year, Oriam will be going cashless. This means that all payments in our facilities will need to be made by card or contactless (iphone or android devices) and our Tuk-tuk and Reception areas will no longer accept cash or keep any change.

Going cashless will make for a more efficient and consistent experience for everyone in our reception and hospitality areas. It will also free-up more time and resources to help us connect with our customers and develop new projects for our communities.
We will be sending out more details by email and app notifications soon!

|PARTNER NEWS & EVENTS

|SCOTTISH SQUASH

Scottish Squash have been busy with final preparations for 6 athletes selected for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. It is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the depth of talent Scotland can produce, congratulations to all athletes headed to Birmingham for August. We will keep you up to date with competition dates and results for our athletes throughout the games.

In partnership with Scottish Squash we are also participating in Love Squash Week. Facilities all over the country are opening their doors to their community to come and try Squash. We will be offering free squash access to our community from the 1st to 8th August 2022. Details on how to book a free squash session will be coming soon!

|PRE-SEASON CAMPS

Pre-Season training is in full swing. It has been great to see our newly refurbished performance facilities being tested out by the clubs.

Last month we welcomed Cardiff City to Oriam for their Scottish Pre-season camp. It was great to have the team stay with us and we look forward to other teams visiting us in the coming weeks.

|GROUP EXERCISE & FITNESS

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Our Fitness Team have a fun filled summer ahead, we’re developing a new group exercise class timetable, creating new gym challenges and more. If you have any questions about your fitness routine or classes our fitness team are in the gym and happy to help when they’re not teaching.

We are now seeking experienced class instructors to join our team and deliver a range of fresh classes for our new Group Exercise timetable. We are especially interested in qualified Les Mills instructors to join our team and help us re-launch Les Mills classes at Oriam! Added bonus, all of our freelance instructors can enjoy complimentary access to our Fitness Suite! Contact healthandfitness@oriam.hw.ac.uk to find out more about our class instructor opportunities.

We hope to launch a whole new class timetable in September. We have also launched a new Fitness Training page so you can find out more about all of our fitness services including Inductions, Personal Training and our My Wellness App.

|ORIAM KIDS

ORIAM KIDS CLASSES

School’s out for the summer but Oriam Kids are still here. We have Summer Camps, Inflatable Fun sessions and bookings are now open for the new term in August!

Summer Camps:
18th – 21st July
1st – 4th August
09:30 – 12:30 Monday – Thursday
£70 for 4 days (£80 for early drop-off)

Call reception to book your kid’s space today!

INFLATABLE FUN SESSIONS

Our Inflatable Fun sessions are also back for summer term. We have two inflatable fun sessions every week!

TUESDAYS| 15:45 – 16:45, All ages welcome.
£4.50 per child over 1yr old

FRIDAYS| 11:00 – 13:00, Pre-school only.
£6.50 per child over 1yr old.

Find our Inflatables sessions in the ‘Your Classes’ section of the Oriam App. Bookings open 7-days in advance.

You can find out more about our Oriam Kids activities, inflatables and our partner classes through the buttons below.

|STUDENT SPORTS

A big Watt Welcome to the new Sports Union President, Dan Potter. The new team are already busy behind the scenes, preparing for the start of term in September! We have some exciting events and developments for club sport in 22/23! We also offer fantastic fitness and sport facilities to all students, even if you’re not interested in joining a club. Enjoy access to our state of the art fitness suite, group exercise classes and casual sport sessions with an exclusive Heriot-watt student membership.

We also have some great student deals for the summer! Top-up your current student membership to last the whole summer, or if you are new to Oriam, we have Flexi and One-month memberships. Enjoy full members access to our Fitness Suite, Group Exercise classes and casual sports sessions alongside expert support from our Fitness team and the My Wellness App. Find out more about our student summer membership options now! Available to purchase on our Oriam App or at reception.

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June 22, 2022

UKAD Clean Sport Week 2022

23rd – 29th May 2022| Raising Awareness of the importance of Anti-doping in sport

During Clean Sport Week this year, our Performance Sports Team and Athletes are exploring the principles of Anti-Doping in Sport. Anti-Doping rules are based on 100% accountability for the individual athlete and support staff, so managing routines, diet and medication is vital to clean competition at all levels.

Our staff and athletes have been sharing some thoughts on the UKAD #100percentme program and its five principles. We are also sharing key facts and resources to help fellow athletes and sports professionals better understand clean competition.

|100 PERCENT ME

The 100 Percent Me program focusses on five key principles; Passion, Integrity, Determination and Enjoyment or P.R.I.D.E. Our Talent Development Athletes and Performance Staff have shared what each of the five principles mean to them and their sport.

Passion

Respect

Integrity

Determination

Enjoyment

You can find all of our clips on our Instagram Highlights and Reels too.

|SUPPORT CLEAN SPORT

If you would like to know more about the facts and guidance for clean sport check out some of the useful links below!

What is Doping? Doping is defined as the occurence of one or more of the 11 Anti-Doping Rule Violations. It's important to know that seven of these violations also apply to athlete support personnel. — What is Doping?

Strictly Liability
Strict liability means that athletes are solely responsible for any prohibited substance found in their system, whether or not there was an intention to cheat. Your body, your responsibility. — What is Doping?

UKAD Anti-Doping Violations and Prohibited list – Website here
WADA Prohibited Substance and Method list – Website here
Global DRO – Website here
Therapeutic Use Exemptions – Website here

May 6, 2022

Oriam Newsletter| May

This spring we have a fantastic line-up of events and activities to enjoy at Oriam. Take a read through our newsletter for the latest Oriam news and events this month. If you have a news story or event you would like to add to our newsletter please let us know!

|WHAT’S ON

Take a look at our What’s On section to find out about events activities coming up at Oriam this month. We host a wide variety of events, matches and activities throughout the year. Unfortunately not all of them are open to the public but we will keep you up to date when we can!

Go To What's On in May

|FACILITY UPDATE

Our teams are always working hard behind the scenes, planning and delivering facility maintenance and improvements so you can enjoy Oriam activities to their fullest. From now on there will always be a facility update section here in our newsletter and occasional facility bulletins across our channels to keep you up to date with work happening at Oriam.

| Bistro & Tuk Tuk Service

We are currently review our catering options at Oriam for our customers, events and performance groups. This review will focus on providing consistent service with quality menu options for all.

At the Tuk Tuk, we are trialling some new menu items for our lunch options. The Tuk Tuk service hours are variable at the moment due to staffing levels. We will resume regular opening hours for our Tuk Tuk as soon as we can.

|PARTNER NEWS & EVENTS

|PERFORMANCE GYM UPDATE

We are excited to announce the refurbishment of our Performance Gym and Strength and Conditioning Suite!

Oriam was built with the purpose to support the development of sports in Scotland. Five years later, we are still striving to keep our facilities and service at the top of the game for our athletes.

This project will improve the overall capacity of the performance gym with more equipment, a new multi -functional fitness area and rehab space. The new layout should also allow for multiple groups to use the space simultaneously, encouraging collaboration and communication across sports disciplines.

Our Performance team are also growing with new Sports Scientists, Physiotherapist and Head Coaches for our Sports Scholarship programs. It is a very exciting time!

|SCOTTISH & BRITISH HANDBALL EVENTS

Scottish Handball Senior Men’s & Women’s tournaments have returned to Oriam this year with regular match fixtures. Scotland has also been named as hosts for British Handball Super Cup for the next 3 years!

The 2022 British Handball Super Cup will be played over the weekend of Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 May at Oriam. The British Handball Super Cup consists of a women’s competition and men’s competition, each featuring four teams: the top two teams from the Scottish National League and top two from the English Premier League.

If you are interested in trying Handball, you can find club details on the Scottish Handball website here.

|SCOTTISH SQUASH

Our partners over at Scottish Squash are continuing on their run of success after the World Doubles with a bronze at the European team Championships.

Heriot-Watt and Oriam are also collaborating with Scottish Squash to develop a new Squash Sports Scholarship with a new Head of Squash role to manage the program!

|NATIONAL WALKING MONTH

We are celebrating National Walking Month this May! This month we will be sharing top tips, exercises and routes to help you out and about this Spring!

In the UK we have miles of great walking routes right on our doorstep even if you live the middle of a busy city. Just a 20 minute brisk walk each day can help to maintain positive mental health and help prevent a number of physical health conditions.

Follow our Instagram channel for our Walking Wednesdays for more inspiration for this month.

If you would like to know more about National Walking Month and helpful information check-out the links below:

NHS Walking for Wellbeing

Living Streets – Try 20

Heriot Watt Campus Trails

Oriam Instagram

|Performance Sport Internships

This year we increased our intake for Internship and Placement programs at Oriam. So far it has been a great experience for all involved.

Our Performance Sport Team welcomed five interns to Oriam, for a 12-week program. The internship involved each intern committing to shadow a minimum of 2 S&C sessions per week and take part in a weekly educational element. Interns also had the opportunity to get involved in wider Oriam activities including important staff meetings as well as activities with external partners.

Tweet from Katrina Gibbon, Head of Performance Sport after final presentations from Performance Interns

|GROUP EXERCISE & FITNESS

Junior Sports Camp in Strength and Conditioning Suite

As you may have seen in our Partner News, we have some exciting new plans for our Performance Gym and our Strength and Conditioning Suite. Whilst the work is completed for the spaces, member access to our Strength and Conditioning Suite will be suspended between the 16th and 28th May. This is a short-term suspension until all work is completed. Evening sessions should return in June and we hope to further increase members access hours by the end of the summer!

We are now seeking experienced instructors to join our team and deliver a range of fresh classes. We hope to launch a whole new class timetable in September. We have also launched a new Fitness Training page so you can find out more about all of our fitness services including Inductions, Personal Training and our My Wellness App.

|ORIAM KIDS

ORIAM KIDS CLASSES

Our Oriam Kids classes are back for the summer term. There are still spaces available in our Tuesday Balance Bikes and Mini Multi-sports. Great classes to keep the little ones active and they can try new skills in a fun and safe environment.

Call reception to book your kid’s space today!

INFLATABLE FUN SESSIONS

Our Inflatable Fun sessions are also back for summer term. We have two inflatable fun sessions every week!

TUESDAYS| 15:45 – 16:45, All ages welcome.
£4.50 per child over 1yr old

FRIDAYS| 11:00 – 13:00, Pre-school only.
£6.50 per child over 1yr old.

Find our Inflatables sessions in the ‘Your Classes’ section of the Oriam App. Bookings open 7-days in advance.

You can find out more about our Oriam Kids activities, inflatables and our partner classes through the buttons below.

|STUDENT SPORTS

Sports Union activities are wrapping up with only a few final matches still to play. There is still plenty to enjoy at Oriam whilst you study though! As sports club activity is slowing down, casual sport availability is opening up so you can play badminton, basketball, table tennis or squash with your friends! Free for members or student discount available for guest passes.

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April 14, 2022

Oriam Newsletter| April

|WHAT’S ON

Take a look at our What’s On section to find out about events activities coming up at Oriam this month. We host a wide variety of events, matches and activities throughout the year. Unfortunately not all of them are open to the public but we will keep you all up to date when we can!

Go To What's On in April

|FACILITY UPDATE

COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS – MASK UPDATE

The Scottish Government has updated the legislation and guidance for covid-19 protocols, with a provisional timeline for returning to ‘normal’ life this spring. Most of our activities and services are already running at almost normal levels and we are planning to open up more flexibility and availability for activities in the coming months.

From Monday 18th April, Scottish Government are relaxing the rules for wearing masks. From Monday 18th, wearing a mask in most public spaces will no longer be mandatory and become a personal choice or responsibility. We will still encourage our staff and members to take all reasonable precautions however we will no longer enforce mask-wearing in our facilities. Our team will continue with enhanced cleaning, crowd management and test & protect compliance to help keep everyone safe and healthy.

|CAR PARK

Over the past couple of months we have been making repairs and improvements to our cap park area. The members’ car park barrier has been repaired and fresh road markings have been painted to assist with the one-way route directions. This is much needed to improve access and control the flow of cars into the main car park.

The barrier now operates between the following times;
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday , Friday 6.30 – 10pm
Wednesday 6.30 – 2pm
Saturday & Sunday 8am – 8pm
If you do not have an access card then please contact your facility booker to receive the Car Park Barrier code, alternatively if you wish to use a card instead, this can be purchased from main reception for £1.

If the car park is full and you are still looking for parking on Campus the car parks, A, B & H are the closest to the facility and a short walk from the main entrance. You can view a full map of parking areas on the Heriot-Watt website here.

We have been experiencing a lot of poor car parking with cars double parked and also parking in the disabled bays which is preventing those with blue badges using these allocated spaces. We respectfully ask that all patrons adhere to parking in the correct bays when visiting the facility. Additional security patrols have also been requested to help with the flow of traffic and improvement for those who need to use the disabled bays.

In the mean time if you do have a question or feedback on our car park or other facilities please do email us directly at hello@oriam.hw.ac.uk and this will be passed to our Director of Operations to review.

|PARTNER NEWS & EVENTS

|Scottish Women’s Football

Our very own performance team, Katrina Gibbon and Jen Hudson were recently called-up to join the coaching staff for SFA Women’s Seniors and U-19 camps!

Jen worked with the SFA Women’s Under 19s, in their camp preparing for their three matches against Kazakhstan, Estonia and Kosovo. The team returned home unbeaten and secured their promotion to League A in the UEFA Women’s U-19 Championship!

Katrina worked with the SFA Women’s National Team in their camp at Oriam, preparing for their World Cup qualifier match, against Spain. It was a challenging game but a record turnout at Hampden Park on Tuesday 12th for the match.

|SCOTTISH & BRITISH HANDBALL EVENTS

If you are interested in trying Handball, you can find club details on the Scottish Handball website here.

|SCOTTISH SQUASH

A number of athletes who train with Scottish Squash at Oriam recently attended the World Squash Doubles Championship in Glasgow and came home with a silver and two bronzes! Congratulations to all the athletes and the support staff! You can read their review of the competition here.
Scottish Squash have also just announced their athletes representing Scotland in the upcoming European Championships. Congratulations to the Heriot-Watt Scholars Lisa Aitken, Martin Ross and Alasdair Prost for making the selection!

|YOUR SUCCESS

It has been a successful week on our Indoor Synthetic Pitch with two great football events for clubs that call Oriam their Home Grounds!

|HWUFC Historic victory

Heriot-Watt University FC faced Stirling University FC in the Scottish Student Sport Football Final on Wednesday 13th April. It was a close match but Heriot-Watt won 2-1 and lifted the Queens Park Trophy! It is the first time HWU FC have lifted the trophy in 16 years! Congratulations to the whole team and the dedicated coaches on this historic win.

|Walking Football Charity Event

Our Oriam Walking Football group hosted a fantastic walking football event on Monday 11th April alongside a number of other walking football groups. The walking football tournament was a fundraiser in aid of the Dnipro Orphans of Ukraine. The whole event was a great success and they raised over £2400 on the day, with an additional £1800 from an anonymous benefactor!

|GROUP EXERCISE & FITNESS

You told us we need more bikes in our cycle studio and we heard you! New bikes are now here, increasing class capacity from 10 to 15 people per class. We also recently welcomed a new class to the group exercise timetable, Mix-45! This new class combines functional fitness and HIIT exercises and held in our Strength & Conditioning suite every Tuesday and Friday. Our Performance and Fitness team are working on some exciting projects for our performance and strength and conditioning areas just now and we look forward to sharing more details with you soon!

We are now seeking experienced instructors to join our team and deliver a whole range of fresh classes. We have also launched a new Fitness Training page so you can find out more about all of our fitness services including Inductions, Personal Training and our My Wellness App.

|ORIAM KIDS

EASTER HOLIDAYS UPDATE

Easter Holidays are just around the corner and our teams have got lots of plans to help keep your kids busy whilst schools out. Oriam Kids Easter Camp is now open for booking! 19th – 22nd April for ages 5-12 years including a variety of fun sports activities planned for the week.

We are also offering extra Inflatable fun sessions during the school holidays. You can find and book them in ‘Your Classes’ section on our Oriam App. Holiday sessions are £6.50 per child. Extended 2-hour sessions open to all ages.

Oriam Kids Classes are back from 25th April for summer term with new rugby and netball classes now available! Spaces are filling up so give us a call to book a space today.

You can find out more about our Oriam Kids activities, inflatables and our partner classes through the buttons below.

|STUDENT SPORTS

Sports Union activities are wrapping up with only a final few matches to play for the season. There is still plenty to enjoy at Oriam whilst you study though! As sports club activity is slowing down, casual sport availability is opening up so you can play badminton, basketball, table tennis or squash with your friends! Free for members or student discount available for guest passes.

We also have some great student deals for the summer! Top-up your current student membership to last the whole summer or if you are new to Oriam we have Flexi and One-month memberships. Enjoy full members access to our Fitness Suite, Group Exercise classes and casual sports sessions alongside expert support from our Fitness team and the My Wellness App. Find out more about our student summer membership options now! Available to purchase on our Oriam App or at reception.

Go to Student SUmmer Memberships

|YOUR FUTURE

We are hiring for a range of roles at Oriam. Part-time and Full-time Opportunities. We run a supportive team environment, encourage personal development and there are some great staff perks so check out our Job Vacancies page or email your cover letter and CV to careers@oriam.hw.ac.uk

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March 9, 2022

Oriam Newsletter| March

February was packed with new events, matches and activities for our customers and there is plenty more to come this spring! We have started a few new projects to develop our facilities and services and we are gradually opening up more booking availability and activities as restrictions ease in Scotland. Take a read through our newsletter for the latest Oriam news and events this month. If you have a news story or event you would like to add to our April newsletter please let us know!

|PARTNER NEWS & EVENTS

|BACK ONSIDE MATCH

On Sunday 6th March we hosted our first event with our new Charity Partners, Back Onside!

Thank you to all of our customers who came along to support the teams and to raise awareness and funds for such an important cause. It was a great turnout for both teams but Oriam Select triumphed in the end with the final score 3-2!

We look forward to many more successful events with Back Onside in the future. This is just the beginning of a great partnership!

If you think you need any support with your mental health and wellbeing please get in touch with the fantastic Back Onside team.

|SCOTTISH & BRITISH HANDBALL EVENTS

If you are interested in trying Handball, you can find club details on the Scottish Handball website here.

|SCOTTISH RUGBY

Last month we welcomed SRU back to Oriam for national squad camps, preparing for the Six Nations tournament. BT Sports joined the Mens Senior Squad for a peek behind the scenes. If you missed the live broadcast you can watch the full show on youtube here.

|SOLIDARITY WITH UKRAINE

We have all been shocked and saddened at the current war unfolding in Ukraine and we stand alongside our partners, in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

Heriot-Watt University is offering support to any staff or students on all campuses, who have been impacted by the conflict.

Scotland Football Men’s World Cup qualifier match against Ukraine has now been postponed. We will work with the SFA to support the teams in any way we can.

|GROUP EXERCISE & FITNESS

We have made some changes to our gym access for our members. First of all, you no longer need to pre-book your fitness session on the app. You just need to bring your membership card to enter through the turnstiles. We have now also opened some availability to members in our Strength and Conditioning gym. Due to a smaller capacity this area does require pre-booking and sessions are set to 55 minutes.

Last month we also welcomed a new class to the timetable, Mix-45! This new class combines functional fitness and HIIT exercises and held in our Strength & Conditioning suite every Tuesday and Friday.

|YOUTH FITNESS WEEK

Our Youth Conditioning Camp is coming back this Easter!

This is a week-long camp for 12-16yrs, designed to build confidence and sports & fitness skills through games and workshops. Open to all abilities and perfect for any young person interested in a career in sport and fitness or just interested in developing their own personal fitness skills.

Dates, costs and booking details will be coming very soon!

|ORIAM KIDS

EASTER HOLIDAYS UPDATE

The Spring Term for Oriam Kids is now in progress with most of our classes fully booked. There are still a couple of spaces available in Athletics and our new Balance Bikes classes so it’s not too late to get your kids signed up!

We also hope to have extra inflatable fun sessions too. Dates and times coming very soon!

This month we also welcome back Kestrel Gymnastics with their Gymteds classes on Mondays. Sessions available for ages 15 months – 5 years.

You can find out more about our Oriam Kids activities, inflatables and our partner classes through the buttons below.

|SPORTS UNION

Sports Union activities are well underway for Semester Two. The much anticipated Heriot-Watt Sports Ball was on the 18th of February and it was a great night celebrating the successes of teams and individuals across all clubs. It is also election season for next year’s Heriot-Watt Student Executives. Voting opens soon for 22/23 Elections!

Our current Sports Union President, Amber and her team have done an amazing job over the past year and we look forward to welcoming in a new team this summer.

It’s never too late to get involved with student sport and fitness at Oriam and Heriot-Watt. We have exclusive membership options for Heriot-Watt Students with Bronze, Gold and Flexi membership perfect for anyone interested in getting started now. You can purchase them on our Oriam App or find out more here.

|FACILITY UPDATE

|CAR PARK

In our February newsletter we communicated in regard to the Oriam Car Park and would like to follow up with a short update.

The main car park barrier has been repaired and the exit barrier is also being repaired in the coming 10 days. This is much needed to improve access and control the flow of cars into the main car park.

The barriers will operate between the following times;
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday , Friday 6.30 – 10pm
Wednesday 6.30 – 2pm
Saturday & Sunday 8am – 8pm
If you do not have an access card then please contact your facility booker to receive the Car Park Barrier code, alternatively if you wish a card, this can be purchased from main reception for £1.

The Barrier operation hours will commence from Monday 21st March .

If the car park is full and you are still looking for parking on Campus the car parks, A, B & H are the closest to the facility and a short walk from the main entrance.

COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

The Scottish Government has updated the legislation and guidance for covid-19 protocols, with a provisional timeline for returning to ‘normal’ life this spring. Most of our activities and services are already running at almost normal level and we are planning to open up more flexibility and availability for activities in the coming months.

Currently, wearing a facemask is still mandatory for indoor public spaces in Scotland. For our facilities this includes entering and exiting the buildings and any corridors and reception areas whilst moving around the facilities. The recent Scottish Government update indicates mask-wearing mandates will be eased from the 21st March. We will continue to follow all reasonable precautions to keep our staff and customers safe with enhanced cleaning, crowd management and test & protect compliance.

|YOUR FUTURE

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February 4, 2022

Oriam Newsletter| February

Our start to 2022 was a little quiet but we are certainly making up for it now with a whole range of activities and events planned for the coming months. Most restrictions have now been eased in Scotland and we are excited to welcome back our teams and members for indoor training. We have welcomed a number of new Interns to join our Oriam teams for this semester for experience in all areas of our business from Performance Sports Science to Events planning. Take a read through our newsletter for the latest Oriam news and events this month.

|PLANNED SYSTEM UPDATE
We have some exciting plans for our bookings and memberships system which should improve many of our services for the future. The next step in this process does require a full shutdown of our systems for up to 24 hours. This shutdown will take place on Monday 7th February. We will remain open on Monday, however there will be no access to our bookings and payments systems. Please find the full details here.

|Group Exercise & Fitness

Our Fitness team are currently working on some exciting updates for our Group Exercise program and fitness programs. Mandy our Fitness Manager will be meeting a member’s focus group to help us create a program that works for our members. We hope to have a new timetable in place for this Spring.
We have also launched a new Fitness Training page so you can find out more about all of our fitness services including Inductions, Personal Training and our My Wellness App.

You can also check out our Instagram Reels for new fitness challenges, workouts and more every Friday. If you try one of our workouts tag us and use #FitnessFriday in your post, we love to hear from you!

|FACILITY UPDATE

|STUDIO ONE

The Air Conditioning system in Studio one was replaced at the end of last year following feedback from our exercise classes about the temperature control and air-flow. There was an intermittent fault in the control panel after the new system was fitted which we are pleased to report has now been fixed.

We do appreciate our member feedback on our facilities so please let us know if there’s anything we can do to improve your experience.

|CAR PARK

We appreciate that the Car Park is an essential part of coming to Oriam for many of our customers and we want to ensure we have taken into account the future use of the car park for all users and make improvements where we can.

Work to replace the current car park barriers should begin later this month. This work will be just a small part of a larger review of the Oriam car park, focussing on capacity and functionality for all visitors.

|SPORTS UNION

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Sports Union activities are well underway for Semester Two, especially now the restrictions have been eased for contact sports in Scotland! The Sports Ball is also coming up on the 18th of February. Last year’s virtual sports ball was great but we can’t wait to see the clubs celebrate together in person this year. We will be sharing the club nominations and winners when they are announced. It is also election season for next year’s Heriot-Watt Student Executives, applications are now open to current HWU students. Our current Sports Union President, Amber and her team have done an amazing job over the past year and we look forward to welcoming in a new team this summer.

It’s never too late to get involved with student sport and fitness at Oriam and Heriot-Watt. We have bronze memberships available for semester two, just £111 for the whole semester. You can purchase them on our Oriam App or find out more here.

|ORIAM KIDS

The Spring Term for Oriam Kids is now in progress with most of our classes fully booked. It is great to see so many happy kids and parents enjoying our facilities.

We are excited to welcome back Oriam Balance Bikes from 22nd February, with a short block of 6 classes for just £30. This is a great class for kids aged 3 – 5 yrs, working on their balance, coordination and confidence before they move on to their first pedal bike!

During the February school break we will also be offering two Inflatable fun sessions. Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th February, extended two-hour sessions with 3 fun inflatables! Open to ages 2-12yrs.

You can find out more about our Oriam Kids activities, inflatables and our partner classes through the buttons below.

|BIKE BOTHY

Evan is back at our Bike Bothy and we have fantastic discounts on offer this month for bike hire. With the days getting brighter and the weather warming up it is a great time to get out and about on your bike for some fresh air and exercise.
If you are interested in hiring a bike, you can contact Evan by email. e.oliphant@hw.ac.uk

|YOUR WATT FAMILY

We are excited to announce our new official partnership with Back Onside. The charity organisation aims to improve our nations mental health through education, support and inclusion. Our first event together will be a showcase football match held here at Oriam on Sunday 6th March. It should be a great day and tickets are only £5. Find out more here or get your tickets today from the button below.

Get your ticket now

|OUR ORIAM

|FACE MASKS

We are glad to be returning to an almost ‘normal service’ here at Oriam and we appreciate all of our visitors who are doing their part to keep everyone safe and comfortable.

Please remember that masks are still mandatory in public venues in Scotland. For Oriam that means you must wear a mask (unless medically exempt) when entering and leaving the facilities, including reception, corridors and bistro areas. If you forget a mask we have them to purchase at reception for £1.

You do not need to wear a mask whilst participating in sport or fitness activities so they are not required whilst in the fitness suite or whilst playing on pitches/courts. We hope to continue running all our activities as normal but we can only do this with our visitors support.

|YOUR FUTURE

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December 3, 2021

Members Newsletter| December

Design is Everything

This is the last edition for our Oriam Newsletter for 2021! There is still plenty going on this month and we already have some exciting plans for 2022.
Read on for a full update and news for December.

|NEWS

November was packed with events and activities here at Oriam. We hosted a walking football festival, army boxing event, plenty of BUCS student sport competitions. Heriot-Watt University launched our new Sports and Exercise Science Degree. We had a full schedule of group exercise and kids classes and we have upgraded the Air Conditioning in Studio One!

Last month we also celebrated our 5th Anniversary. Five years on from our official opening, our facilities, people and partners have developed so far and there is plenty more to come in the future.

Incase you missed it, check out our Heritage page to learn more about Oriam and browse our photo galleries.

Oriam Heritage

December has plenty still to come. We have graduations, family fun days, festive fitness activities and more. To keep up to date with the latest facility information you can follow our social media channels @oriamscotland or check out our FAQ page under the ‘About Us’ tab.

|ORIAM FESTIVE HOURS

From the 23rd December to 3rd January, We will be operating an adapted timetable, with 4 closure days for the 25th & 26th December and 1st & 2nd January to allow our staff some well earned rest and time with family. We will also be closing at 7pm on Friday 10th December for a staff celebration.

|NEW SPORTS & EXERCISE SCIENCE DEGREE

Heriot-Watt University have announced the launch of our new Sports and Exercise Science Degree! We look forward to working with the university, combining academic expertise and our state-of-the-art facilities to deliver a fantastic new course.

To mark the launch of the new degree, we will be hosting a Sports & Exercise Science Showcase event on 15th December here at Oriam. The event will consist of a tour of our performance sport facilities with stalls and staff from the academic and sports departments. Refreshments and canapes are include.
Tickets are limited so secure your space now.

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|WINTER GRADUATIONS

Temporary Timetable

We are making final preparations to host Heriot-Watt Graduations once again. It has been two years since we last hosted in-person graduations and we can’t wait to celebrate the hard-work and success of all the students completing their studies now.

Some of our facilities will be dedicated for Graduation ceremonies from 3rd to 10th December. The Bistro Area will be closed and our Group Exercise Timetable has been adapted with a number of classes moving to the Performance gym for the week.

|YOUR POTENTIAL

|GIVE THE GIFT OF FITNESS

Are you looking for a unique gift for friends or family? Give the gift of fitness this year. Gift Vouchers are now available for Personal Training and Oriam membership options!

This year our fitness team are offering two great deals on our Personal Training with offers for community and student members!

Ask one of our fitness team for more details or email healthandfitness@oriam.hw.ac.uk

|FITNESS CHALLENGE

Congratulations to Dominik Múller who won the Slam Ball Sixty Fitness Challenge in November! There won’t be a December fitness challenge but we will have a festive ‘Twelve Days of Fitmas’! Follow our Instagram page or join our My Wellness App to check out the festive fitness workouts.

Sarah & Mandy are also taking part in a Festive Burpee Challenge, fundraising for MacMillan Cancer. Join in with one of their daily burpee sesssions or donate to their donation pages.

Sarah

Mandy

|ORIAM KIDS

Oriam Kids will soon open bookings for the Spring Term! The current winter term is coming to a close, last classes will be week commencing 20th December with some festive fun activities before the holidays.

We also have some family fun planned for the holidays with inflatable fun sessions and more coming soon!

Get your kids active after school, especially as the days get colder and darker. Find out more about our classes from the buttons below.

|ORIAM WALKING FOOTBALL

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On 21st November our Walking Football group hosted a Walking Football Festival. The day was filled with a marathon walking football challenge and a fun tournament with teams travelling from across Scotland, all raising funds and awareness for AgeScotland

Fantastic effort from everyone involved, they have raised over £4,500 for the charity!

Tournament Results:
Over 50s
1st: Raith rovers, 2nd: Oriam
Over 65s
1st: Alloa athletic, 2nd: Fife wanderers

|YOUR WATT FAMILY

The Heriot-Watt Sports Union led another fantastic Movember campaign last month, with a final grand total of £13,753. The Sports Union also held a spectacular Strictly Come Dancing event, raising almost £2000 for Lothian Disability Sport.

First Semester is coming to an end but for any new or returning students, it is never too late to join-up to Oriam or a Sports Union club. Find out more about student sport over on the Sports Union website.

| YOUR FUTURE

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|OUR ORIAM

|FACE MASKS

We are glad to be returning to an almost ‘normal service’ here at Oriam and we appreciate all of our visitors who are doing their part to keep everyone safe and comfortable.

|FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
If you have visited Oriam recently you may be aware of a few maintenance projects we are working on, to ensure our facilities are safe, clean and comfortable now and for the future. Our Operations team have an update on progress for our members.

|ORIAM LIGHTING
Our emergency lighting in Oriam has a fault which needs repaired. The temporary lighting is in place to ensure our facilities are still functional in the case of an emergency. Some areas will need to remain closed until this repair is completed. We have had a few visits now from the main contractor and are awaiting an update on how long the necessary parts for the repair will take to arrive in the UK. We will update again in the coming days/weeks, we are working on this daily and safety will remain our key priority.

November 5, 2021

Members Newsletter| November

Design is Everything

This month is a special edition of our Oriam Newsletter. This November marks the 5th Anniversary of Oriam’s official opening.
Read on for a full update and news for November.

|NEWS

It is hard to believe that it has been 5 years since Oriam officially opened. Our team, facilities and community has grown and developed so far in that time, with plenty to celebrate and so much more still to come.

First of all, a quick round-up of our October activities at Oriam. Local schools enjoyed October break with Kings Camp and Inflatables Fun here at Oriam and our Students are now back after Consolidation Week. We welcomed Scottish Rugby back to training ahead of the Autumn Nations Series and they started with a strong win against Tonga at Murrayfield! Scottish Football, Handball, Squash and many more groups have been back with us, hosting competitions, matches and training!

To keep up to date with the latest facility information you can follow our social media channels @oriamscotland or check out our FAQ page under the ‘About Us’ tab.

|Our Fifth Anniversary

This month we will be looking back and celebrating what our facilities, people and activities have become in the past five years and take a look ahead to what is next for Oriam! We will be sharing stories, searching the archives of old photos and celebrating our community. Follow our social media channels for all of the fun and tag us in your favourite memories of Oriam this month.

We will also be updating our Oriam Heritage page with a whole timeline and highlights from the past five years. Check in regularly for updates to the page.

Oriam Heritage

|Your Sports Hero

Chris Sellar, our Head of Delivery Section, has recently been award the National Lottery Sports Hero Award for 2021. Recognising individuals or organisations who have inspired others through sport.

Last January, Chris embarked on a challenge to run 10k every day, for 28 days. Not only was this a personal challenge for his own health and wellbeing, but also to raise awareness for the benefits of sport for mental health and fundraising for charities which helped him through an incredibly challenging time.

Find out more about the award and Chris’ story here.

|NEW SPORTS & EXERCISE SCIENCE DEGREE

|YOUR POTENTIAL

|NEW POWERLIFTING COURSE

Back in September, our fitness team launched a new Powerlifting course for our students and members. The first 6-week course was such a success we have decided to run it all again! The course is designed for beginner or intermediate Powerlifters to help you develop confidence and refine technique in the sport. All sessions are led by our own Oriam instructor, Michael and held in small groups in our strength & conditioning gym.

Bookings are open, get your spot now!

BOOK NOW

|YOUR FRIENDSHIP

Sports and Exercise are always better with a buddy. Help each other through the low motivation days, celebrate your little victories and laugh off the ‘blooper reel’ moments together.

If you want to bring a friend and share the fun at Oriam, check-out our Refer-a-friend page and get a free 3-day pass for your buddy.

|FITNESS TEAM

Have you noticed the new additions to our Fitness Suite? We have listened to member feedback and introduced an extra lifting platform and Hip-thrust machine.

We would also like to welcome Stuart to the Fitness team, starting this month. Stuart has previously been with Oriam in the Reception team and Personal Training and this is an exciting next step for the team.

|SHE CAN SHE WILL

Last month we celebrated Scottish Women in Sport Week at Oriam, focussing on our very own women in sport within the Oriam Team. We hope you agree that we have some awesome, driven and inspiring women working with us! Our Oriam Team are inspired by athletes and leaders and in turn, lead and inspire our own staff, athletes and community on a daily basis.

|MOVEMBER

November is Movember, the month of questionable facial hair and impressive (or silly) fundraising challenges. Heriot Watt Sports Union are leading their annual fundraising campaign and they are setting the bar high. Last year they raised over £35000 and they want to smash that target this year.

Movember aims to raise awareness and support for Men’s health, including mental health and cancer awareness & care. If you would like to get involved or make a donation, check out the Sports Union page here.

|YOUR EXPERIENCE
Events and Activities

|ORIAM WALKING FOOTBALL

On Sunday 21st November we will be hosting a walking football event with a marathon walking football challenge, competitive matches and fun recreational sessions all raising funds and awareness for AgeScotland

|GRADUATIONS

In December we look forward to hosting Heriot-Watt Graduations once again. It has been two years since we last hosted in-person graduations and we can’t wait to celebrate the hard-work and success of all the students completing their studies now.

Some of our facilities will be dedicated for Graduation ceremonies throughout the first week of December. We will let our members know of any changes to services closer to the time.

If you would like to get involved in the upcoming graduations, we are currently hiring for short-term event staff. A great opportunity to get some hands-on events experience and a little extra income before Christmas. Please apply to careers@oriam.hw.ac.uk.

|ORIAM KIDS

The Winter Term for Oriam Kids Classes are now underway but there are still a few spaces left in some of Athletics and Mini Multi-sports classes and many of our partner classes.

Get your kids active after school, especially as the days get colder and darker. Find out more about our classes from the buttons below.

ORIAM KIDS

BW DANCE

DANSATION

HEARTS SOCCER Academy

Racquet Buddies

Yoga Zoo

|YOUR WATT FAMILY

November is a busy month for our Heriot-watt students and the Sports Union.

Sports Union are leading the fundraising challenge for Movember this month, with a variety of challenges and activities throughout the month.

It is also time for Sports Union’s, Strictly Come Dancing! The partners have been set and the dances are being rehearsed. Tickets are now available for the big night on the 24th November! Ticket sales go to Lothian Disability Sport.

For any new or returning students, it is never too late to join-up to Oriam or a Sports Union club. Find out more about student sport over on the Sports Union website.

Sports Union

Oriam Student SPORt

NEW SWIMMING GROUP

The Michael Jamieson Swim Academy are coming to Oriam this month. They run small group classes with level 2 qualified, experienced instructors. Classes for non-swimmers and beginners start on 31st October at our Oriam Hydropool!

Check out the mjsa website for more details and booking options.

| YOUR FUTURE

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|OUR ORIAM

|FACE MASKS

We are glad to be returning to an almost ‘normal service’ here at Oriam and we appreciate all of our visitors who are doing their part to keep everyone safe and comfortable.

|STUDIO ONE – AIR CONDITIONING
The current air conditioning system has limited maintenace access and needs updating. The portable AC units are in place temporarily. We have procured a contractor to repair the studio air conditioning, we are awaiting availability and a full work schedule. This will likely result in the studio being closed for up to 7 days and we will where possible move classes to alternative spaces. If there are limitations we may hold off on this work until later in the year.

October 20, 2021

Our Oriam| Student Sport

Heriot-Watt Consolidation Week – Student Activities & Offers

It is Consolidation week for Heriot-Watt students and Oriam & the Sports Union have a week packed full of freebies, prizes and activities. Looking for something different to do whilst classes are off? Here’s the latest on what we have to offer.

|FREE TASTER SESSIONS

Did you miss-out on the Free Freshers sessions at the start of term? Here’s your chance to try out a new sport and meet new people, all for free! It is never too late to join Oriam or a Sports Club.

Taster Sessions available to book on Our Oriam App. If you would like to team-up with someone before you go, check-out the Sports Union Buddy system here.

|SPORTS UNION MATCHES

Spectator sport more your speed? Many of the clubs are training and competing this week. Why not come along to support your Heriot-Watt team!

Fixtures and results are posted weekly over on the Sports Union Facebook and Instagram pages.

|FLASH SALE

For this week only we have a flash sale on our Silver Memberships!

Get your membership today for just £134 (normally £162). Enjoy access to our state-of-the-art fitness suite, over 30 group exercise classes, expert support from our team and ‘My Wellness’ app and you can add a Sports Union Club from as little as £10* for the rest of the year. Find our Student Membership section on Our Oriam App

*prices vary for each sports union club.

|STUDENT RUGBY PRIZE-DRAW

We are offering two lucky people a fantastic opportunity to watch international sport right here in Edinburgh. This month we are running a prize-draw to win 2 tickets to the Scotland v Japan men’s Rugby Union match at Murrayfield, part of the Autumn Nations series.

All current 21/22 Oriam student memberships, purchased by midnight on 24th October will be eligible for the prize draw. A winner will be announced on 25th October! Find out more here.

October 7, 2021

Members Newsletter – October

Design is Everything

We have had a fantastic summer at Oriam, celebrating the return of so many of our favourite activities. October marks the start of Autumn but the cooler weather and shorter days won’t slow down the fun here.
Read on for a full update and news for October.

|NEWS

First of all, a quick catch-up on everything that has been happening in September. Heriot-Watt staff and students returned to campus for the start of a new academic year. Our Kids activities restarted, including inflatable fun sessions and it is the start of a new season for many of our sports clubs, with club training and matches taking place in our halls and pitches once again!

This October we look forward to welcoming many of our partner groups back for training camps and matches and Kings Camp are back for October Kids Camps. Our teams are growing with new staff joining us and we have many more events and activities still to come this Autumn.

To keep up to date with the latest facility information you can follow our social media channels @oriamscotland or check out our FAQ page under the ‘About Us’ tab.

|YOUR POTENTIAL

NEW GROUP INDUCTIONS

Our Fitness team have recently launched a new schedule group inductions. They are a perfect opportunity to get comfortable with our fitness equipment, meet our team and meet other new members!

New members, book your induction now on the Oriam App in ‘Your Classes’ or talk to one of our staff for more details.

If you are unsure and think you need some more one to one support our fitness team can organise a PT taster session to help you get started.

|YOUR FRIENDSHIP

Sports and Exercise are always better with a buddy. Help each other through the low motivation days, celebrate your little victories and laugh off the ‘blooper reel’ moments together.

If you want to bring a friend and share the fun at Oriam, check-out our Refer-a-friend page and get a free 3-day pass for your buddy.

|YOUR EXPERIENCE
Events and Activities

|TURF GAMES

October events started big, with Turf Games coming to Oriam for their first ever Scottish Event. The skill, energy and sportsmanship of all teams involved was on another level and our facilities looked fantastic with the Turf Game set-up. We hope to welcome the games back to Oriam in the future.

|ORIAM PARKRUN

Oriam Parkrun is back this Saturday. Register online before you run or find out more about their volunteering opportunities here. It is a great way to start your weekend.

|ORIAM WALKING FOOTBALL

In September, our Oriam Walking Football Committee attended the SFA South East Grassroots Awards and were awarded ‘Best volunteer group in adult football’! Fantastic achievement and well deserved. The group made every effort to keep their community connected throughout the covid-19 pandemic and they have much more still to come.

In November we will be hosting a walking football event with a marathon challenge, competitive matches and fun recreational sessions all raising funds and awareness for AgeScotland

Photo credit, SFA South East Region

|ORIAM KIDS

The October Holidays are fast approaching and that means bookings for next term’s classes will open soon! The next block for Oriam Kids classes begins on 25th October and public booking opens on Tuesday 19th October.

Our Partner Classes will also be opening their bookings for the new term soon.

ORIAM KIDS

BW DANCE

DANSATION

HEARTS SOCCER Academy

Racquet Buddies

Yoga Zoo

|YOUR WATT FAMILY

September was a busy month on campus at Heriot-Watt. Freshers week kicked off on the 4th September and it has been great to see the campus buzz with student activity again. We hosted Watt Welcome Fair at the end of freshers week and then more recently, Warm-up Wednesday, the first game-day of the student calendar.

For any new or returning students, it is never too late to join-up to Oriam or a Sports Union club. We have free drop-in sports sessions every Wednesday this month and keep your eyes peeled for some fun competitions and student deals coming soon. Find out more about student sport over on the Sports Union website.

Sports Union

Oriam Student SPORt

NEW SWIMMING GROUP

Check out the mjsa website for more details and booking options.

| YOUR FUTURE

Apply Now

|OUR ORIAM

|FACE MASKS

We are glad to be returning to an almost ‘normal service’ here at Oriam and we appreciate all of our visitors who are doing their part to keep everyone safe and comfortable.

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