University of Birmingham Sport offers a wide range of competitive and participation sports, for both the student and local population of Birmingham. Alongside 180 fitness classes a week, such as yoga and Body Pump, it offers 56 different sport clubs, including rowing, basketball, cricket, football, rugby union, netball, field hockey, American Football, triathlon and many more. The wide selection has ensured the university has over 4000 students participating in sport each year. In addition, memberships to the facilities – including Birmingham’s first 50m swimming pool, six squash courts including one for interactiveSQUASH, 10m climbing wall and a 200-station gym, are available with discounted prices for students and alumni. The University also opened the Raymond Priestley Centre in 1981 on the shores of Coniston Water in the Lake District, offering students, staff and community alike to explore outdoor activities and learning in this fantastic setting.