Sport forms an integral part of graduate life in Leckhampton, ranging from social tennis matches and after-dinner croquet to more serious competition in a range of sports at inter-collegiate and inter-university level. College sport is generally organised by members of the JCR, but in certain sports (namely, cricket, rowing, volleyball and football) the postgraduates have their own team.

We have had many students in recent years representing the MCR, the college and the University, but many more simply enjoying the fantastic facilities that Leckhampton has to offer in a more recreational vein. On the site we have a full gym, a squash court, hard and grass tennis courts, a croquet lawn, an outdoor swimming pool and a large pitch which is used for football, cricket, rugby and lacrosse. Few other graduate communities in Cambridge have such impressive facilities right on their doorstep. The college also owns a boathouse at the river, about ten minutes away by bike, which is the hub for the considerable college rowing community.

So whether you're an experienced sportsperson or a total beginner, you can get involved in sport in college. If you would like details of how to get started with any sport, or if you are interested in booking a gym induction (required prior to use), get in touch with the MCR Sports Rep. For those interested in University-level sport, check out the relevant information at the University sports website.

College sport is generally organised by members of the JCR (information here), but in certain sports the MCR fields its own team:

We have a particularly active football team, which plays in an MCR league and cup that run every year. A number of our players graduated over this summer, so we are looking for new recruits. Whilst we do try to win the games that we play, we try not to take it too seriously. No matter how good or bad you are, if you would like to play, then you will be welcomed into a team which already has players of all abilities. Everyone who shows up to training sessions and games will always get on the pitch, and every year we have an annual dinner to celebrate both our achievements and our shortcomings.

The league runs for around 9 weeks in Michaelmas term, with a cup in Lent term. You can be as involved as you like, showing up for every fixture, or just when time permits. Women should note that they as welcome to play as men are. So, if you are interested in having a go, e-mail Jon Mackenzie (jrm94).

The MCR Cricket Team plays in the Graduate Cricket League. Usually, we join with St John's to play for the league, which comprises of 14 teams playing in two leagues. The top two teams from each league qualify for the semi-finals. Fellows and members of Corpus are eligible to play for any of the MCR team, so please email Sabesan Sithamparanathan (ss740) if you're interested.

Croquet set
The croquet set, located under the Leckhampton House patio, is available for use in summer. Please remember to to return all the balls and mallets to the case once you're done.

Squash Court
You need to register on the JCR website to book the squash court.

Gym
To obtain a key to the Leckhampton gym you need to have a gym induction, usually arranged at the beginning of each term depending on demand. Contact mcr_sport@corpus.cam.ac.uk for more info.

Other sport-related resources: