Membership is split into two performance-based tiers: tier 1 and 2, and is designed to help athletes competing at different levels .
The tier you're in will be determined by our Academy Managers after squad selection. It will also reflect the level of support and services appropriate to your sport and performance goals.
Sports Academy membership includes gym membership, granting you access to Hartpury's gyms. If you're not a member of a Sports Academy, you can purchase a separate gym membership.
Membership fees
All Sports Academy athletes pay an upfront fee at the start of the academic year. Once squad selections are confirmed, you’ll be assigned a membership tier, as determined by our Sport Academy Managers, and charged any remaining balance due in November.
Activities delivered through Hartpury Active and Hartpury Students' Union sit outside the Sports Academy membership structure.
For current costs and payment information for Sports Academy fees, visit our Finance page.
What’s included in each Tier?
Our different tiers provide access to a package of support that varies based on sport. The support available can include coaching, training, facilities and performance services.
- Eligibility for Association of Colleges (AoC), British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) or National Governing Body (NGB) competitions where relevant.
- AoC or BUCS competition fees paid.
- Access to Hartpury campus training facilities, kit and equipment.
- Annual gym membership.
- Access to the TeamBuildr Strength and Conditioning app and Teamworks Nutrition app.
- Performance analysis support and software e.g. Hudle (sport dependent).
- Transport to fixtures and away games.
- Team playing kit and laundry services for kit.
- Replacement and maintenance of equipment.
- £20 Elite Pro Sports voucher for sports kit.
- Free entry to Hartpury RFC and Hartpury FC fixtures.
- Nuffield Health discount.
- SOCS cloud-based sports management platform.
- Discounted rate through selected sponsorship partners.
In addition to the shared benefits, Tier 1 membership also includes:
- High level coaching, training and competition (including officials or referees).
- Sport psychology support.
- Coach led strength and conditioning sessions.
- Sports nutrition support.
- Medical services team and sports injury clinic.
- Performance lifestyle support (select student-athletes).
In addition to the shared benefits, Tier 2 membership also includes:
- Access to coaching and training.
- Competition officials or referees.
- Discounted rates in our sports injury clinic.
- Drop-in coach led strength and conditioning sessions in our Power Gym (booking required).
Tier 1 and 2 shared benefits
- Eligibility for Association of Colleges (AoC), British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) or National Governing Body (NGB) competitions where relevant.
- AoC or BUCS competition fees paid.
- Access to Hartpury campus training facilities, kit and equipment.
- Annual gym membership.
- Access to the TeamBuildr Strength and Conditioning app and Teamworks Nutrition app.
- Performance analysis support and software e.g. Hudle (sport dependent).
- Transport to fixtures and away games.
- Team playing kit and laundry services for kit.
- Replacement and maintenance of equipment.
- £20 Elite Pro Sports voucher for sports kit.
- Free entry to Hartpury RFC and Hartpury FC fixtures.
- Nuffield Health discount.
- SOCS cloud-based sports management platform.
- Discounted rate through selected sponsorship partners.
Tier 1
In addition to the shared benefits, Tier 1 membership also includes:
- High level coaching, training and competition (including officials or referees).
- Sport psychology support.
- Coach led strength and conditioning sessions.
- Sports nutrition support.
- Medical services team and sports injury clinic.
- Performance lifestyle support (select student-athletes).
Tier 2
In addition to the shared benefits, Tier 2 membership also includes:
- Access to coaching and training.
- Competition officials or referees.
- Discounted rates in our sports injury clinic.
- Drop-in coach led strength and conditioning sessions in our Power Gym (booking required).
Scholarships
There are scholarships available for students who would otherwise not be able to attend college, but in the opinion of the Sports Academy manager, have the potential to excel in their chosen sporting field.
Visit our bursaries and scholarships page to find out more.
Important information
Sports Academy membership is required for students who wish to represent a Hartpury Sports Academy. Membership provides access to a range of benefits and services, but does not guarantee selection for a team, squad or competition.
Membership fees and support packages vary by sport and performance level. While most sports are covered by the standard membership structure, additional costs may apply for certain programmes, such as Golf and Rowing, due to higher delivery costs.
By joining a Sports Academy, you agree to follow the expectations and codes of conduct outlined in the Hartpury Sport Athlete Guide and Supporting Academic Achievement policy.
Hartpury may also collect and process personal data relating to your participation in sport in accordance with our privacy policies and applicable data protection requirements.
All fees and membership information are subject to change. Please refer to the relevant finance page and policies page for the most up-to-date information.
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