SPORTS!

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Whether you are on the Etterbeek or Jette Campus you will have access to one of the VUB sports complexes. Be it for group classes, a variety of facilities, or a team sport weekly slot…there is definitely something to suit everyones tastes as well as respective skill levels!


       FIRST AND FOREMOST       


You will need to get a sports card/clubcard  before attempting to use any of the sports facilities at the VUB. 

This card is made in a matter of 5 minutes with a quick picture (name and photo) and payment of  5€. Being a club card member you will have access to the showers and dressing rooms, and can reserve a locker at the reception in the respective sporting facilities.
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      THE GYMS      



Health city Elsene: Pleinlaan 2, Building L, 1050 Brussel, 1050 Brussels - 02/629.15.55


Health city Jette: Laarbeeklaan 125, 1090 Jette - 02/477.40.99



OPENING HOURS:

On weekdays : 08:00-23:59

On weekends : 10:00-23:59

FOR PRICES: www.healthcity.be

The centres are equipped with a fitness hall, cardio and power equipment, 'a dance hall, a spinning hall, a relax zone and modern dressing rooms with sauna. Campus Jette also hosts a fitness and group courses branch of healthcity' (VUB Site, 2012).

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     ADDITIONAL SPORTY THINGS FOR YOU AND YOUR       FRIENDS     

The magnetic card can be charged with multiple other cool options


1.  SPORT 'PUNCH' CLASSES 

The 'punch' addition allows you to follow a variety of different sports classes: Athletics, Karate, Basketball, floor ball, hurling, badminton, body mix, cross fitness, swimming, thai kickboxing, karate and even scuba diving to name a few. 

VUB and EhB students & staff
20 €
Partners*
40 €
All others
80 €
Picture and Table ©2008 Vrije Universiteit Brussel

To find out more about the variety of sports on offer once you have your clubcard, their respective descriptions, hours, and days on which they occur, as well as possible additional fees PLEASE CLICK HERE. 
Want to learn a new sport? Never had the opportunity to find a good...
introductory course to dance, swimming, Zumba, running, wrestling, hip hop, or yogalates

This is your chance! The classes are minimum an hour, and have a participant limit…so make sure to register on time and get more information on days, hours, and requirements HERE if so.
RATES
UAB: Students and staff VUB & EHB : 40€
Partners : 60€
All Others : 80€
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   EXTRA FACILITIES available at the ETTERBEEK CAMPUS   

(1. Swimming Pool, 2. Turf and Fields, 3. The Track, 4. Sports Halls)

Apart from the gym, courses, and introductory lessons, you are also welcome to using a number of facilities with your club card, assuming you have charged the right amount on to it.


     1. THE SWIMMING POOL      

Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 12 - 14 h + 17 - 21 h
Friday: 12 - 14 h
Saturday & Sunday: closed

Starting Rates for students-for one session 3€ >> 
TO FIND OUT MORE CLICK HERE.



      2. TURF AND FIELDS      
Rugby, soccer, five-a-side soccer,...
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Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9 - 22 hours
Saturday & Sunday: Reserved and paid upfront
>Depending on the sports field the prices will vary for student/partners/other from students paying  22.50€ for soccer/rugby, 7.50€ for tennis, and 22.50€ for five a side soccer…


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     3. THE TRACK      

Each access to the track will count as one session and can be purchased at the reception. If you do purchase ten sessions though, there is no expiry date.


Opening Hours:

Monday - Sunday :

 6 - 24 h



Prices

Students and Staff
Partners                        Alle anderen  
1 h***
17.00 €
17.00 €
34.00 €
10 sessions
9.00 €
10.00 €
11.00 €
20 sessions
18.00 €
20.00 €
22.00 €

©2008 Vrije Universiteit Brussel : TO FIND OUT MORE CLICK HERE

     4. SPORTS HALLS      


There are two large multi purpose halls at the VUB allowing for basketball, indoor soccer, tennis, badminton etc) as well as three squash courts, a climbing wall, and a martial arts hall.





Opening Hours:

Monday - Friday: 9 - 22 hours
Saturday & Sunday: Reserve and pay upfront


Prices

Students and Staff
Partners**
All others
1/9 hall***
5.50/7.50 €
7.50 €
11.00 €
1/3 hall ****
7.50/13.00 €
13.00 €
26.00 €
3/3 hall*****
22.50/28.00 €
28.00 €
56.00 €
Combat sports hall
7.50/13.00 €
13.00 €
26.00 €
squashbox
5.50/11.00 €
11.00 €
22.00 €
Table and Picture ©2008 Vrije Universiteit Brussel



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BOOKING, RENTING, and RESERVING: 

One can reserve and book halls/courts/fields and more at the reception: Monday - Friday between 11:00 - 21:00.  If you want to do more than 3 consecutive reservations you are advised to go through the online booking process found on the website.

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ONGOING EVENTS

If the above choices were still not fulfilling your sportive spirit there are a number of Leagues (VSSF, BUSF, Futsal League) as well as sporting events (Sporttrofee) that occur through out the year. To stay up to date on what is happening when, as well as your eligibility for the respective teams click on the appropriate link below:
>STUDENT FUTSAL LEAGUE http://www.studentensportbrussel.be
>VSSF/BUSF (NATIONAL LEAGUES) http://www.vssf.net/

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EXTRA FITNESS HELP



Lastly, if you are someone who needs an additional push or support during your training or just simply motivation in your attempt to remain healthy there are some solutions from health checks, the Yorbody program, and/or personal trainers.









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