Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
the boundaries
The cricket programme at the University is very strong, with opportunities for all standards, male and female. We have two men’s, as well as a men’s and women’s UCCE squad.
New members should attend trials in October, due to the popularity of the club, players should have prior experience of cricket.
Players should have their own bats/pads and helmets.
As a member you will get:
The University is also part of the Leeds/Bradford UCCE, a partnership with the University of Leeds, Bradford University and Bradford College.
With the UCCE and the AU club, cricketers are able to access:
Some scholarship support is available to players who make the UCCE squads, please speak to the respective coach for further information.
Other scholarships
We have been supporting students to reach their potential through the scheme since 2002. Famous alumni that have benefitted from the scheme include Lucy Bronze, Alistair Brownlee, Alex Yee, Emily Scarratt, Vicky Fleetwood, Laura Weightman and Tom Bosworth.
Leeds Beckett awards a number of sports scholarships to high performing athletes each year who are committed to upholding the values of the university and willing to represent Leeds Beckett in BUCS events. Scholarships are also awarded to those who demonstrate the ability to progress and achieve high levels of success in their chosen sports.
Trials information for the AU Club will be shared on our social media accounts:
For more information about the men's UCCE team contact Andrew Lawson A.G.Lawson@leeds.ac.uk for the women's team contact Rick Holland rickjohnholl@hotmail.com.
Visit the Leeds Beckett Kukri sports site to see the full range of kit and accessories available.
Leeds Beckett University has a free Injury Clinic at our Headingley Campus - giving students the experience they need for massage and injury treatment under supervision from qualified staff (only available during term times.)
