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2020-2021
UNIVERSITY
SPORTS CENTRE
KU LEUVEN
More than 70 activities with one sports card
SPORTS OFFER
ADVENTURE 20 Judo.....................................................26
Archery tag ..........................................20 Karate ..................................................27
Climbing...............................................20 Kung Fu ...............................................27
Gliding..................................................21 Self-defence ........................................27
Kayaking ..............................................21 Taekwondo ..........................................27
Orienteering .........................................21 Tai Chi ..................................................27
Rock Climbing .....................................21
DANCE 28
Scuba diving .......................................22
Ballet....................................................28
Snowboarding .....................................22
Funky Jazz ...........................................28
Spelunking ...........................................22
Modern Dance .....................................29
Sports Sampler....................................22
Social dancing .....................................29
BALL-STRIKING SPORTS 24 Street Dance ........................................29
Badminton ...........................................24 Swing Rock..........................................29
Golf ......................................................24
GROUP FITNESS TRAINING 30
Roundnet .............................................25
Aerobics...............................................30
Table Tennis .........................................25
Back in Action......................................30
Tennis...................................................25
Bodypower ..........................................31
COMBAT SPORTS 26 Bodyshock...........................................31
Capoeira ..............................................26 Boot Camp ..........................................31
Fencing ................................................26 Boxing Fit.............................................31
Circuit Training .....................................32 Rope Skipping .....................................39 Ultimate Frisbee...................................46
Conditioning Training ...........................32 Trampoline ...........................................39 Volleyball..............................................46
Core & Mobility class ...........................32 Water Polo ...........................................46
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS 40
Fat Burning ..........................................32
Antwerp 10 Miles .................................40 USE OUR FACILITIES 48
Figure Training .....................................34
Athletics ...............................................40
High-Intensity Training .........................34 UNIV-FIT GYM 50
Cycling .................................................41
Indoor Cycling .....................................34
Mountain Biking...................................41 UNIEF ACTIEF, SPORTS AND
Latin Workout.......................................34
Swimming ............................................41 WORKOUT ACTIVITIES FOR STAFF 52
Outdoor Fitness ...................................35
Triathlon ...............................................41
Pilates ..................................................35 UNIVERSITY TEAMS 54
Step BBB .............................................35 TEAM SPORTS 42
EVENTS 56
Sunrise Workout ..................................35 Adapted Sports ...................................42
TRX-Workout .......................................36 Baseball & Slow Pitch..........................42
X-Fit .....................................................36 Basketball ............................................43
Yoga .....................................................36 Gaelic Football.....................................43
Zumba..................................................36 Handball...............................................43
Hockey.................................................43
GYMNASTIC SPORTS 38
Indoor Soccer ......................................45
Calisthenics .........................................38
Korfball ................................................45
Cheerleading........................................38
Rugby ..................................................45
Gymnastics ..........................................39
Soccer .................................................45
Parkour ................................................39
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PREFACE
Welcome to
the KU Leuven
University
Sports Centre!
The sports guide you are now holding provides
all the information you need to get this year off
to a sports-filled start.
In recent years, our sports centre has placed
a strong focus on the renewal and expansion
of our infrastructure. For example, two new
sports halls were built: the Indoor Athletics Hall
with an 85m tartan track and the Topsport Hall
with 4 state-of-the-art ball sport courts. Early
2021, we will open a third brand new sports
building, which will house a spacious gym and
a sports hall with three beach volleyball courts!
PREFACE 5
This extensive high-quality infrastructure not only attracts many top
athletes preparing for major sports competitions. It also allows us to
offer a unique selection of more than 70 sports and exercise activities.
This offer is aimed at all levels: from the complete novice or pleasure
seeker, to the passionate (top) athlete looking for a challenge, no matter
whether you are a student, staff member or Leuven resident.
The simplicity of the sports card allows you to try out different sports,
make recreational use of the facilities together with your friends, or
immerse yourself in one specific sport at a competitive level.
Sports activities in a typical student atmosphere are organised by LOKO
Sport, including classic events such as the 24-hour run and the
Interfaculty Cup competition. And let’s not forget our University teams,
who defend the KU Leuven colours in various regional, national and
international competitions.
Chairman Gert Vande Broek, Rector Luc Sels, Manager Pieter Van Kelst
For KU Leuven staff, we also launched a renewed offer last year, under
the name Unief Actief. This unique combination of group lessons, online We hope that this guide inspires you to use your sports card as
coaching and specific events allows us to actively encourage KU Leuven optimally as possible, so we will often have the pleasure of welcoming
employees to exercise, and offer them the opportunity to join the fun you at the University Sports Centre!
together with their colleagues.
Prof. G. Vande Broek
Chairman of the KU Leuven University Sports Centre
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UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE
KU LEUVEN
UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE 7
KU LEUVEN
Who we are
‘ Top infrastructure
The University Sports Centre is Beginners will find an accessible start by ‘ Qualified instruction
the ultimate sports location for taking group lessons or through an intake ‘ Unique atmosphere
everyone living in Leuven and far interview at our Univ-Fit fitness centre, while ‘ Wide choice
top athletes will be pleasantly surprised by our
beyond. Every year we welcome
excellent infrastructure and professional
several tens of thousands of people,
guidance. We have something for everyone FOR EVERYONE
all of whom show themselves who wants an academic as well as a physical
from their most athletic side. The challenge! The University Sports Centre
majority of them are students, is accessible to everyone
although staff members, recre- A team of administrative staff and hall super- who wants to exercise
ational sports enthusiasts, top visors, supported by the manager, chairman, (more). Student, employee,
athletes, pensioners, para-athletes board of directors and KU Leuven’s guiding Leuven resident, ...
and families also feel right at vision, ensures that you will have an unforget-
We offer any possibility for
table sports experience.
home at the Sports Centre. beginners, pleasure seekers,
In short, the University Sports Centre stands
top athletes or people with a
Our mission? To provide the highest-quality disability, whether in combi-
for a wide range of sports facilities, top infra-
exercise as possible to as many people as nation with your studies or not.
structure and organised activities, surrounded
we can! Our academic background offers the In short, everyone is welcome!
by a green environment!
necessary expertise to provide every type of
athlete with the most optimal assistance possible.
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WHAT CAN YOU DO
WHAT CAN YOU DO 9
Sports
à la carte EVERYONE IS WELCOMEI
The biggest advantage of SPORTS AND EXERCISE ACTIVITIES WORK OUT AT OUR UNIV-FIT
our sports offer? A unique Try out one of our scheduled group lessons. This way, Discover our Univ-Fit: the fitness centre with excep-
range of options to try out you can stay in shape or learn a new skill under tional rates! Our added value? A team consisting
to your heart's content. expert guidance. exclusively of highly trained coaches who will guide
This way, you can enjoy you through your unique trajectory!
‘ Which group lessons or courses are available can
any sport or exercise
be found from page 18 onwards. ‘ More information about our fitness centre on
activity that suits you. page 50.
More information about USE OUR FACILITIES
our rates on page 12. ‘ Discover our gym membership rates on page 15.
Make use of our top-quality infrastructure to organise
your own sports activities. EVENTS
‘ More information about our facilities can be found The University Sports Centre organises or hosts a
on page 48. number of unique events.
‘ Discover a map of the facilities on page 59. ‘ Our event calendar can be found on page 56.
10 WHAT CAN YOU DO
STUDENTS ONLYI EXCLUSIVE OFFER FORI
KU LEUVEN STAFFI
UNIVERSITY TEAMS LOKO SPORT
UNIEF ACTIEF
The University Sports Centre's pride and joy This is the sports department within the Leuven
are the University teams. They defend the blue Student Organisation. Together with the different KU Leuven values the wellbeing of its staff.
KU Leuven colours in various sports compe- student unions, they organise sports events In addition to our regular offer, the University
titions. and activities exclusively for students in Leuven. Sports Centre also has a unique range of
If you are interested in what they have to offer, activities exclusively for KU Leuven staff
‘ More information on page 54.
or would like to contribute to the athletic side members.
of student life in Leuven, make sure you take
‘ Discover Unief Actief on page 52.
TOPSPORT a look at their information channels!
Combining your studies with sports at a high ‘ Be sure to discover the events organised
level, it’s possible at KU Leuven! For example, by LOKO Sport on page 57.
your course and exam schedule can be
adapted to allow an optimal combination of LOKO SPORT
top sport and academic studies. For this to be De Nayer Building, room 00.57
approved, you can apply for student athlete Tervuursevest 101, 3001 Heverlee
status. sport@loko.be, 016 32 91 33
www.loko.be/sport
‘ More information is available at
kuleuven.be/sport/eng/sportsoffer/students I /lokosport
/top-level-sports J @lokosportWHAT CAN YOU DO 11
DISCOVER MOREI
This sports guide introduces you to the numerous
options that are available. This sports guide
introduces you to the numerous options that
are available. It provides an overview of all our
organised activities and you can find out how
to book our facilities. If you are interested in a
specific sports activity, please visit our website
for more information about where and when it
takes place.
To stay informed about our initiatives, please
subscribe to our newsletter via our website.
You can also check Facebook and Instagram
for the latest updates and exciting activities!
Website: kuleuven.be/sport
I /universitairsportcentrumkuleuven
@usc_kuleuven
@univ.fit12 ADVENTURE
HOW DOES IT WORK?HOW DOES IT WORK? 13
Sports card
Where can I
‘ Sports and exercise ‘ Use our facilities buy this card?
activities (swimming pool included)
‘ Online: kuleuven.be/sport/eng
REGULAR RATE ‘ Sports office: First floor
Valid for one academic year Topsporthal, Tervuursevest 101,
(1st Sept 2020 - 30th Sept 2021) 110 euro 3001 Leuven
REDUCED RATES ‘ Students can purchase a sports card when
they enrol at KU Leuven
KU Leuven Association students
‘ UCLL students and staff can only purchase
except ACE Groep T 27 euro
their sports card via the UCLL campus
Students from other universities registration department.
Student ID mandatory 50 euro ‘ Day pass: Would you like to try out our
Staff sports centre or a class, or would you like
KU Leuven Association, University hospitals, IMEC 50 euro to bring along a friend without a sports
card? You can buy a day pass at the ticket
Alumni machine at Gymnasium (5 euro). (Note:
Membership card mandatory 80 euro with a day pass you cannot make reser-
vations or buy a gym subscription).
Summer sports card 30 euro
Valid from 1st June until 30th September
Reduced rate students 15 euro
Continue reading on the next page. 14 HOW DOES IT WORK?
Good to know Extras
‘ Your sport card is also your insurance for ‘ You can extend your sports card with two
all sports accidents that happen when you types of subscriptions.
are working out at KU Leuven University
‘ Gym subscription: you can buy a 3, 6 or 12
Sports Centre.
month subscription to use our Univ-Fit gym.
‘ Are you a KU Leuven Association student
‘ Athletics subscription: you need this
or a KU Leuven staff member? Your membe-
subscription to use our Indoor Athletics
rship will be mentioned on your student
Hall, which is valid for the entire academic
or staff ID, which means that you don’t
year. If you don't have a sports card or
have an extra card in your wallet!
don't wish to buy one, you can also get
• In all other cases, we provide a physical access with a session ticket.
sports card with your name and picture.
Only the first time, you have to come
by the Sports Office. When you renew
your subscription, your existing sports
card will be updated automatically.
‘ Always bring your sports card when you
use our facilities. Our doorkeepers regularly
check whether you have it with you.
‘ Sports cards are under no circumstances
refunded or compensated.HOW DOES IT WORK? 15
Univ-Fit gym subscription Good to know
‘ You need a sports card to purchase a gym
subscription. This means that you pay for a
‘ Training schedule ‘ Dietary advice ‘ Body measurement
sports card as well as a gym subscription.
• Note: a sports card is valid for a full aca-
demic year, whereas a gym subscription
REGULAR RATE 3 MONTHS 6 MONTHS 12 MONTHS is valid for a period of 3, 6 or 12 months.
You always need a valid sports card to
150 euro 230 euro 300 euro be able to use your gym subscription.
• A gym subscription cannot be combined
REDUCED RATES 3 MONTHS 6 MONTHS 12 MONTHS
with day passes.
Association ‘ Your gym subscription will be mentioned
KU Leuven students 40 euro 65 euro 95 euro on your sports card (the student or staff
ID for KU Leuven students and staff), so
KU Leuven staff you don’t have an extra card in your wallet.
and alumni 60 euro 95 euro 155 euro ‘ You need your sports card with gym
subscription to enter our gym.
‘ For students we provide a special exam
subscription to be used during the
revision and exam period.
‘ Our brand-new gym opens this academic
year! Stay tuned for more info!
Where can I buy this subscription?
More information about our Univ-Fit gym
‘ Online: kuleuven.be/sport/eng and your first appointment can be found
‘ Sports office: First floor Topsporthal, Tervuursevest 101, 3001 Leuven on page 50.16 HOW DOES IT WORK?
Athletics subscription Indoor Athletics hall
To use our Indoor Athletics hall, you need an extra athletics
subscription.
‘ 85m tartan track ‘ Functional zone
REGULAR RATE ACADEMIC YEAR SUBSCRIPTION
Valid from 1st September 2020 until 30th September 2021
Only valid in combination with a sports card 200 euro
REDUCED RATES
KU Leuven Association students / secondary education 65 euro
KU Leuven staff and alumni 95 euro
Session tickets
- You pay for each visit
- No need for a sports card
1-session access 8 euro
10-sessions access 60 euroHOW DOES IT WORK? 17
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SPORTS AND EXERCISE
ACTIVITIESSPORTS AND EXERCISE ACTIVITIES 19
Choice between more than 70 activities
The sports card gives you HOW DOES IT WORK?I ‘ For some sports there is also a separate
access to a wide array Our sports start in the second week of the academic
training session for our University team.
of sports. From indivi- You can recognize them by this icon.
year. They don't continue during revision and exam
dual sports to keep fit to Are you a student and would you like to
periods or holidays.
join one of our university teams and play
team sports to learning
‘ You can recognize classes or sports that at a competitive level? Have a look at our
a new skill.
have a different schedule by this icon. website and discover how you can take part
More than once we have seen www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/sportsoffer/
You can participate for free in most sports with your
complete beginners turn into students/universityteams
sports card.
professional athletes. Or we see
people try out different sports ‘ You can recognize sports that require (1) Lastly, we also want to highlight some
throughout the semester and then a registration fee by this icon. sports that are ideal for beginners (1) or
pick their favourite one! In the (2) only for advanced athletes (2).
next 20 pages, you will discover You can participate in most sports without registering
which sports we offer. in advance.
Does one of our sports spark your interest? Have a
‘ You can recognize sports for which you look at our website and discover where and when it
need to register in advance by this icon. takes place!
kuleuven.be/sport/eng/sportsoffer/sports/group
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ARCHERY TAGI
An exciting bow-and-arrow game: shoot at other players but do not
get shot yourself!
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
CLIMBINGI
You can enjoy climbing sessions on UCLL's climbing wall, under
supervision of a climbing instructor who helps out when necessary.
The climbing wall has climbing holds in strategic places in order to
teach you the right climbing techniques.
LOCATION: UCLL Sports Campus
ADVENTURE
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GLIDINGI ORIENTEERINGI
Lots of flying fun with initiation sessions for beginners and an In orienteering, you run to your destination with the help of a map
inexpensive Start-to-Fly package. People who can already fly are also and compass, and on the way you pass several checkpoints.
welcome in our club. Interested? Check out our film and info evening The training sessions are divided into technical map training during
in the first semester. summer time and fitness training during winter time.
LOCATION: At an external location LOCATION: University Sports Centre
MORE INFO: www.luac.be
ROCK CLIMBINGI
KAYAKINGI The Leuven University Mountaineering Club welcomes you for everything
from indoor climbing, bouldering to ice climbing and mountaineering.
With the Leuven University Kayak Club, you can take a course in
The club goes on a weeklong trip to the mountains in the summer
kayak roll. Additionally, you can participate in kayak trips on the Dijle
and has a weekly club night.
and in the Ardennes, do kayak slalom as well as a wild water trip in
the Alps. LOCATION: At an external location
LOCATION: University Sports Centre MORE INFO: Find out more about info days and rock climbing
initiation at kuleuven.be/sport. Questions? luak.bestuur@gmail.com
MORE INFO: www.deluk.be22 ADVENTURE
SCUBA DIVINGI SPELUNKINGI
In the Sportoase swimming pool, you get the chance to acquire the A nature sport in caves. During the classes you learn the required
knowledge, skills and movements that are needed for scuba diving. technique, after which you visit caves at least twice a month.
Your sports card gives you a discount on the classes.
LOCATION: At an external location
LOCATION: At an external location
MORE INFO: www.spekul.be
MORE INFO: www.poseidon.be
SPORTS SAMPLERI
SNOWBOARDING (STUDENTS ONLY)I
Would you like to exercise more but do you not know how to get
In common training sessions, the University Snowboarding team brings started? Then sports sampler is something for you! Try out different
together the best student snowboarders to practice freestyle snow- sport throughout the semester, with a different sport every week.
boarding and build a team of well-trained instructors.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
LOCATION: At an external location
MORE INFO: Want to participate? Send an email to sport@kuleuven.be
with your age, field of study and level of experience.ADVENTURE 23
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BADMINTONI
Badminton is a sport that is suited for players of each skill level.
You can make use of our infrastructure for free play moments as well
as badminton classes. Play games and get tips from our coaches to
become even better.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre & UCLL Sports Campus
GOLFI
Always wanted to play a round of golf? In collaboration with Winge Golf
& Country Club, we offer an initiation to play this sport. Winge Golf &
Country Club offers an exclusive Student Discover Golf package to all
who are interested!
LOCATION: At an external location
BALL-STRIKING
SPORTS
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<BALL-STRIKING SPORTS 25 ROUNDNETI TENNISI Also known as Spikeball, this sport is played by two teams of two We offer a wide range of options for tennis enthusiasts to play the players whose aim it is to hit the ball into the net in no more than three sport. Use your sports card to book a tennis court by yourself every touches and to make sure that the other team is unable to do so! Are now and then to play a game of tennis with a friend of family member, you also ready to fall in love with this sport? book a fixed summer hour or take indoor or outdoor tennis lessons. LOCATION: University Sports Centre LOCATION: University Sports Centre I www.facebook.com/KULeuvenRoundnet/ MORE INFO: kuleuven.be/sport/eng/sportsoffer/sports/slagsport/tennis TABLE TENNISI The combination of technique, reaction speed, agility, focus, effort, tactics and perseverance is what makes this sport unique. We offer beginners and advanced classes and have a University team! LOCATION: University Sports Centre
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CAPOEIRAI
An extraordinary martial art that combines dance and combat sport
LOCATION: At an external location
FENCINGI
The correct fighting technique and sharp reflexes will help you to hit
your opponent and score a point. In the fencing classes, you will learn
the right fencing techniques in separate groups for beginners and
advanced fencers.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
JUDOI
Learn to defend yourself in a gentle way. Get familiar with various
breakfall, holding and basic throwing techniques.
COMBAT SPORTS LOCATION: University Sports Centre
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KARATEI TAEKWONDOI
A Japanese martial art characterised by striking and kicking techniques. A Korean martial art in which the competitors make great use of their
A full-body exercise that trains your strength, flexibility, speed, reaction feet. Learn attack and defence techniques which are based on dodging
speed and coordination. The group is regularly split up to allow every- and reacting.
body to train at their own level.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
TAI CHII
KUNG FUI This ancient Chinese martial art is typified by a flowing sequence of
movements. The focus is on your personal experience with an
Kung Fu gives you the means to become healthier and teaches you
emphasis on maintaining your balance and guiding another’s strength
self-defence. Some of the movements you will learn were inspired by
and energy away from your own body.
the behaviour of animals. Attend these classes as a beginner to get
to know the sport, or as a more advanced martial artist to fine-tune LOCATION: University Sports Centre
your skills.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
SELF-DEFENCEI
A fight avoided is a fight won, but if you have to, you can defend
yourself with techniques equal to the attack.
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BALLETI
Our ballet classes are aimed at ballet lovers with experience and
advanced dancers or semi-professionals. We also offer a pointes
course half an hour before the class starts.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
FUNKY JAZZI
You learn a few techniques to enjoy the mix of movement and funky
music such as hip hop and jazz even more. The classes don't require
registration in advance, but the level gradually increases!
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
DANCE
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MODERN DANCEI STREET DANCEI
In the modern dance classes, you learn to express emotions and These classes mainly focus on urban choreographies in different
ideas through body movements. Not only the experience of dancing, styles linked to the hip hop scene such as lyrical or dance hall.
but also technique will be dealt with. Are you an advanced dancer? The classes are divided into a beginner and (semi-)advanced level.
Come to the audition days for our KU Leuven dance company Modaté.
LOCATION: UCLL Sports Campus
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
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SWING ROCKI
Have you always wanted to learn to swing? Join our Swing Rock
classes! This is a 100% lead-and-follow type of dance with much
SOCIAL DANCINGI
room for improvisation. Come and claim your spot, because the
Try different types of partner dances which are often encountered at number of participants is limited! You enrol per couple.
parties and which involve changing partners. You will get to know
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
salsa, mazurka, waltz and tango. After this course, you will be able
to show off your follow and lead skills.
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AEROBICSI
Swing your body into shape by doing aerobics!
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
BACK IN ACTIONI
Back in action is a maintenance programme that revolves around
back safety, which means that you can rest assured that the exercises
have a positive effect on your back. These courses are offered at
various levels.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
GROUP FITNESS
TRAINING
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BODYPOWERI BOOT CAMPI
The perfect combo of fitness and music. While you are strengthening Training your strength and endurance in an outdoor setting? Challenge
your muscles, the music in the background will keep you motivated accepted! Discover our outdoor facilities with this physical challenge.
to keep going at your own pace.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
LOCATION: University Sports Centre & UCLL Sports Campus
BOXING FITI
BODYSHOCKI
A solid workout that combines strength and conditioning exercises
This interactive and functional high-intensity workout is a fun and with learning basic boxing techniques and combinations.
challenging workout to help you push your limits.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre & UCLL Sports Campus
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CIRCUIT TRAININGI CORE & MOBILITY CLASSI
Train your abs, arms and legs through a variety of exercises. Improve A group class that focuses on body control as well as flexibility and
your strength and fitness by challenging yourself to complete as many core strength. The perfect basis for a good body posture and balance,
repetitions as possible in the given time frame. for instance, after recovery.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre LOCATION: University Sports Centre
CONDITIONING TRAININGI FAT BURNINGI
This workout offers everything you need to maintain or improve your This class offers a fun way to burn calories! Aerobics, step aerobics
strength, speed, endurance, flexibility and agility. and muscle-strengthening exercises are combined to target those
unwanted pockets of fat.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
LOCATION: UCLL Sports CampusFITNESSFITNESS GROUP GROUP TRAINING 33
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FIGURE TRAININGI INDOOR CYCLINGI
Effective muscle-strengthening exercises to tone your bum, belly, legs Looking for an hour-long intense calorie-burning session and a good
and breasts. sweat to uplifting music? Then indoor cycling is the intense workout
for you!
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
LOCATION: UCLL Sports Campus
HIGH-INTENSITY TRAININGI
LATIN WORKOUTI
Get fit in no time! High-intensity interval exercises will help you to
improve your strength and conditioning at your own pace! Your heart If you can’t resist dancing to a summer beat and love a solid workout,
rate will be up, your muscles will be burning, all while listening to then you have to try this class. No previous dancing experience
uplifting music. required. The focus is on having fun and improving your fitness.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre LOCATION: UCLL Sports CampusGROUP FITNESS TRAINING 35
OUTDOOR FITNESSI STEP BBBI
Get a breath of fresh air and be the first to use our new outdoor fitness This class teaches you a simple choreography to popular music that
centre! Improve your strength and conditioning through functional will have you move up, down, across and around the step. The focus
exercises at a level that suits you. The coach will not only assist you is on muscle-strengthening exercises for your belly, bum and breasts.
in making sure that you do the exercises correctly, but will also
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
motivate you to bring out the best in yourself during a vigorous workout.
LOCATION: UCLL Sports Campus
SUNRISE WORKOUTI
Start your morning with a kick-ass workout! Join the other early birds
PILATESI
and work on your endurance and strength.
Pilates is a combination of muscle-strengthening, stabilisation and
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
relaxation exercises, performed in deep concentration in order to use
your muscles in the best way possible.
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TRX-WORKOUTI YOGAI
A fun but intense full-body workout using TRX bands. Yoga will help you to increase your own strength and flexibility and to
discover your inner peace. There is a class for complete beginners
LOCATION: UCLL Sports Campus
and for experienced yogis.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
X-FITI
Push your limits to become as fit as possible during this group class
ZUMBAI
with high-intensity training, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics and
kettlebell exercises. A combination of both dance and fitness training for women as well
as men. If you know your left from your right, you are ready to take
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
part in this rather intense full-body workout, to uplifting Zumba or
Top40 hits. Fun guaranteed!
LOCATION: University Sports Centre & UCLL Sports CampusGROUP FITNESS TRAINING 37
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CALISTHENICSI
Exercise without equipment? Use only your own body weight to do
pull-ups and push-ups as well as hanging, climbing and jumping
exercises. We also have a beginners group to teach you the fundamentals.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
CHEERLEADINGI
Our University Cheerleading team gives you the opportunity to have
a go at this fantastic sport. There is an open cheer group for you to
put your enthusiasm and perseverance to the test!
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
GYMNASTIC
SPORTS
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GYMNASTICSI ROPE SKIPPINGI
Are you nostalgic for gymnastics classes or are you a gymnast looking A combination of a solid workout, fun and cool tricks using a skipping
to compete? Then these classes, divided by skill level, may be for you! rope. Beginners (including men!) and competitive rope skippers are
divided into different groups.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
TRAMPOLINEI
PARKOURI Trampolining is a multi-faceted sport that improves your flexibility,
physical strength as well as your conditioning! You can follow classes
Move from point A to point B as quickly and efficiently as possible.
at your own level.
You can attend these classes as an absolute beginner or as an
experienced freerunner to overcome the obstacles as quickly as LOCATION: University Sports Centre
possible in a safe - and spectacular - way!
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ANTWERP 10 MILESI
Build up towards running the Antwerp 10 miles in groups with the support
of a certified coach. This support is tailored to the individual level of each
participant. You will receive a t-shirt and be given the opportunity to
participate in the Antwerp 10 Miles.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
ATHETLICSI
Fans of athletics can make use of our infrastructure. Use the athletics
track or upgrade your sports card with an indoor athletics subscrip-
tion. Equipment can be borrowed from our doorkeepers. Competitive
athletes and long-distance runners have fixed training times.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
INDIVIDUAL
SPORTS
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CYCLING / MOUNTAIN BIKINGI Take swimming lessons with the University Swimming Team.
Experienced cyclists and mountain bikers meet up on a weekly basis LOCATION: University Sports Centre
under the supervision of the coach, who knows plenty of cycling
routes in and around Leuven.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
I facebook.com/groups.kulcycling Or take swimming lessons at different levels.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
SWIMMINGI MORE INFO: kuleuven.be/sport/accommodatie/indoor/zwembad
We offer swimming enthusiasts various options.
TRIATHLONI
Have a swim in the pool during “free swimming” hours.
Under the guidance of expert coaches, you will work on your technique
LOCATION: University Sports Centre & UCLL Sports Campus
and basic endurance. By means of tests and technique analyses,
you will be prepared for the competitive season.
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ADAPTED SPORTSI
Adapted Sports enthusiasts have a place at the University Sports
Centre. The Adapted Sports offer is made available by CAS (Centrum
voor Aangepast Sporten).
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
MORE INFO: janne.kerremans@kuleuven.be • 016 32 91 27 •
www.casvzw.be
BASEBALL & SLOW PITCHI
The Leuven Twins play in mixed teams and have two baseball and
two slow pitch teams. You can join the club without previous
experience as well.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
MORE INFO: info@leuventwins.be
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BASKETBALLI HANDBALLI
Pass, dribble, shoot! Sign up for an introductory course or join an Get to know this contact ball sport through these introductory
advanced team. Are you a regional, national or international-level player courses in which you will learn the basic techniques and practise your
and are you interested in joining our University team? Make sure to creativity on the ball. We also have a University handball team for
attend one of our tryouts! experienced handball players.
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GAELIC FOOTBALLI
HOCKEYI
This sport is a combination of soccer and rugby. Come along and
A team sport that requires technical ability and tactical insight. Attend
get the opportunity to participate in tournaments all over Europe as
the beginners class and get to know this team sport or improve your
well as an annual trip to Ireland! We have a men’s as well as a
skills in one of our advanced groups. Looking to compete? Have a
women’s team.
look at our University hockey team!
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
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INDOOR SOCCERI RUGBYI
Come and enjoy an introductory course, have fun during the recrea- Want to get to know the "hooligan's game played by gentlemen -
tional games or train for the University team. and ladies"? Our men’s and women’s University rugby team would
love to welcome you at one of their training sessions! No previous
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
experience required!
LOCATION: University Sports Centre
KORFBALLI
A balanced ball sport with mixed teams of men and women. In this SOCCERI
sport, team work is key to score a point. Attend the introductory
You can use your sports card to book a soccer field for a game of
course or join our University team.
soccer with friends. We also have a University team for men and
LOCATION: University Sports Centre women. Do you think that you would qualify? Then make sure to
check our website!
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ULTIMATE FRISBEEI WATER POLOI
A team sport that combines elements of basketball, soccer and other This ball sport requires a good ball handling and swimming technique.
sports. The goal of this game is to reach the end zone by passing You can get to know this sport through the introductory courses
the frisbee to other team members. Get to know this sport or join our or improve your technique in the advanced group or as part of the
University team! University team.
LOCATION: University Sports Centre LOCATION: University Sports Centre
VOLLEYBALLI
Setting, smashing and blocking ... It’s all part of this extremely intense
sport. Free play, introductory courses or a University team. We’ve
got it all!
LOCATION: University Sports Centre & UCLL Sports CampusTEAM SPORTS 47 NEW In 2021 we will open a new sports hall with indoor beach volleyball courts!
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USE OUR FACILITIESUSE OUR FACILITIES 49
How do I make use
of the facilities?
Enjoy our excellent facilities to plan your own sports ‘ You can use our indoor and outdoor fields and
session. areas by prior booking.
- Only the running track and the outdoor
‘ Book an indoor or outdoor field athletics tracks can be used freely.
‘ Make use of our outdoor athletics track and running track - Please book via our website
‘ Have a swim in our pool during the “free swimming” hours. www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng
‘ Have a swim during the “free swimming”
What do we have to offer?
hours. You will find these hours on our
‘ 6 tennis courts ‘ Indoor Athletics Hall website as well.
‘ 5 outdoor beach volleyball ‘ Swimming Pool
‘ You will need a sports card. If you would like
courts ‘ Judozaal (Judo Hall),
to invite friends who do not have a sports card,
‘ 4 throwing fields equipped with judo mats
they can buy a day ticket. It is not possible to
‘ 2 artificial grass fields ‘ Spiegelzaal (Dance Room),
book a field with a day ticket, but you can use
‘ 3 natural grass fields, one being perfect for dance sports
the swimming pool.
a rugby field ‘ Pingpongzaal (Table Tennis
‘ 8 omnisports units, including Room) BOOKING
the brand new Topsporthal ‘ Gymzaal (Gym Hall) kuleuven.be/sport/eng
and the historic Gymnasium
BOOKING UCLL FACILITIES
ucll.be/sportleuven
And all those facilities are spread over an area of nearly 2.000 are with four
impressive facilities, in the middle of nature. And there’s more: this year, OPENING HOURS
we are opening a brand new sports facility which will house the indoor www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/openinghours
beach volleyball courts as well as an entirely renewed fitness centre.
Discover an overview plan on page 59.50
UNIV-FIT GYM NEW
In 2021, we are moving our
current fitness equipment
into our brand new facility!
And that not only means a
state-of-the-art setting,
but also double the space!UNIV-FIT 51
A fitness centre that puts great value on certified
coaching? That’s Univ-fit, KU Leuven’s University What can I expect
Fitness Centre. for my first session?
At Univ-Fit, you will receive the help that you need to bring enough
‘ Before purchasing a gym membership you can use
exercise into your life with a tailor-made plan that takes your goals
your sports card for a free trial. To do so, bring your
and schedule into account. Are you a just getting into sports, coming
sports card and try out the facilities and the equipment.
back from injury or looking to push yourself to the next level? Our
No appointment needed.
coaches are experts in all of these domains! They will help determine
your individual starting level and the ideal exercises to reach your ‘ After having purchased your gym membership, you
goals. Add to this the long opening hours and the picture is complete! can make an appointment with the fitness coach
Univ-Fit makes sure that you can enjoy the perfect workout! if you like by calling our number during opening hours.
Appointments cannot be made via email.
For more information on the rates and possibilities, please see
‘ Appointments with coaches are included in your
page 15.
gym membership fee.
CONTACT
Univ-Fit University Sports Centre
Tervuursevest 101, 3001 Heverlee
For opening hours and frequently asked questions, please visit
016 32 91 42, univ.fit@kuleuven.be (no appointments via email)
our website at www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/univ-fit
@univ.fit52
UNIEF ACTIEF
Sports and workout offer exclusively for KU Leuven
staff.
In order to promote a more active exercise routine at and outside
of work, Unief Actief offers various options that give you the boost
that you need to get started. The offer has something for everyone.
‘ Participate in group lessons organised exclusively for staff. For our
weekly schedule, please visit kuleuven.be/sport/uniefactief/eng
‘ Achieve your personal exercise goal with the help of online
coaching
‘ Join your colleagues for one of our sporting events
• University Trail – Walk or run one of our trails in a team of
colleagues
• Sportbreak – Take a sports break and attend a sports session
of your choice
• Sportfest – A festive and sporting end to the academic year
Discover our initiatives and our annual calendar at
kuleuven.be/uniefactief.UNIEF ACTIEF 53
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UNIVERSITY TEAMSUNIVERSITY TEAMS 55
We offer our competitive students a unique setting For all our University teams, please visit
to combine student life with a sporting community. www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/sportsoffer/students/
The annual calendar of competitions with other universityteams
universities and university colleges in several
disciplines provides you with the opportunity to More information on the competitions:
win a regional, national or international title in Studentensport Vlaanderen
the blue KU Leuven colours. Last academic year, studentensportvlaanderen.be
no fewer than eleven KU Leuven teams made the
Flemish finals! I /studentensportvlaanderen
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The University Sports centre often hosts various regional champion-
ships as well, which allows us to create a unique sports atmosphere
for sportspeople and supporters alike. Would you like to support our University
teams? Then keep 17/03/2021 free in your
Are you a student at KU Leuven and are you interested in giving it
agenda for the Flemish Finals that take
your all in the KU Leuven colour? Did you notice that we have a
place at our University Sports Centre!
University team for a certain sport when scanning the groups lessons
that we offer (see page 18 onwards)? Do not hesitate to contact us!
Do note that most teams have tryouts or selection days at the start
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EVENTS
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DATE EVENT FOR WHOM WHAT
15/10/2020 University Trail KU Leuven staff Walk or run one of our trails in a team of colleagues.
21-22/10/2020 24-hour run (LOKO) Students A relay race in which different Leuven student associations and pedas
compete to run the highest number of laps. A magical atmosphere of
shows and food trucks
24/11/2020 Sportbreak KU Leuven staff Take a sports break and attend a sports session of your choice.
11/03/2021 Sportbreak KU Leuven staff Take a sports break and attend a sports session of your choice.
17/03/2021 Flemish finals Everyone Come and support our University teams during the Flemish finals
and enjoy a unique sports experience.
21/04/2021 Survival of the Student Students This obstacle run is the golden opportunity for each student to
(LOKO) participate in an adventurous running race. The race is designed to
be fun and challenging, which means that this event is perfect for
the competitive as well as the recreational runner.
For more information, please visit www.survivalofthestudent.be.
28/04/2021 Bike & Run Everyone An annual tradition is our Bike & Run event, in which you can run or bike
a green trail between Louvain-La-Neuve and Leuven in a team of two or three.
5/05/2021 InterFaculty Cup Competition Students On this day, the finals of the InterFaculty Cup Competition will be played.
finals day (LOKO)
24/06/2021 Sports fest KU Leuven staff A festive and sporting end to the academic year
Every Wednesday Sports Fever Students Every Wednesday, participants can get familiar with unusual sports such
Wednesday as kayaking, parkour, bungee workout, scuba diving, laser tag ...
Visit www.ucll.be/sportleuven to register.58 ADVENTURE
UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE KU LEUVEN
Tervuursevest 101 box 1502, 3001 Leuven
tel. + 32 16 32 91 30
sport@kuleuven.be
www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng
RAILWAY
RAILWAY STATION 10 min STATION
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY 7 min
UNIVERSITY
LIBRARY
SPORTS FACILITIES UCLL Mgr. Ladeuzeplein
Hertogstraat 178, 3001 Leuven
sportdienst.leuven@ucll.be/sportleuven
UNIVERSITY
RAILWAY STATION 13 min SPORTS CENTRE
KU LEUVEN
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY 12 min
USC 10 min
LOKO sport
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LOKO SPORT
Tervuursevest 101, 3001 Leuven
tel. + 32 16 32 91 33
sport@loko.be
sport.loko.be
RAILWAY STATION 11 min
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY 8 min
Sports facilities UCLL59
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BV BEACH VOLLEYBALL
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SPORTS CENTRE
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3001 LEUVEN
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