Sports grounds

 

Sports grounds

The College's playing fields are located at Leckhampton. On the site we have:

  • A full gym - with bikes, a rowing machine, a treadmill, exercise mats, weights and many leg, arm and chest machines,

  • A squash court,

  • Two hard and two grass tennis courts (also used as netball courts),

  • A croquet lawn,

  • An outdoor swimming pool,

  • A large pitch used for football, cricket, rugby, lacrosse and ultimate frisbee.

Few other colleges in Cambridge have such impressive facilities right on their doorstep. The College also owns a boathouse at the river, about fifteen minutes away by bike, which is the hub for the considerable college rowing community. A map to the boathouse can be found on the Boat Club website.

Procedure for use

Who can use the grounds?

The primary use of the sports ground is for Corpus teams and Corpus students. Other college teams may book the Corpus sports ground but by arrangement with the Head Groundsman only.

How do I use them?

All sports matches, whether league finals or casual games need to be booked in advance. The sports ground should only be used for such pre?booked organised sports, so that the Groundsmen know when there will be teams on the ground. To book, email lecksports@corpus.cam.ac.uk.

The sports courts can be used anytime during daylight hours and runners are welcome to run around the exterior of the sports area. The sports ground should not be used after dark as this can be very hazardous due to unseen obstacles.

When do I need to book?

The Head Groundsman requires 48 hours notice for all fixtures and training sessions. All bookings for weekend matches must be received by 12pm on Thursday.

  • Cuppers and league fixtures (football, cricket, rugby, lacrosse and tennis): All Captains should receive a fixture list from the relevant University body at the beginning of the season. Captains should then contact the Head Groundsman to confirm the pitches are available.

  • Other fixtures, practice matches, etc.: As soon as additional fixtures to the Cuppers/league lists are made, the relevant Captain should contact the Head Groundsman to determine whether an appropriate pitch/practice area is available. This includes the use of the cricket nets for team practices.

  • Fixture changes, postponements and cancellations: If any changes are made in the arrangements for any fixtures, practice matches, etc. it is the responsibility of the relevant Captain to inform the Head Groundsman immediately. This duty is in addition to the requirement to inform any independent referees or other officials involved in the match. If you need to cancel a weekend booking, please contact the Head Groundsman by phone.

  • Other sports (volleyball, rounders, etc.): Captains/organisers of other sporting events using the Sports ground should contact the Head Groundsman as soon as dates and times have been decided to determine whether an appropriate pitch/practice area is available (and to agree pegging out if necessary).

  • Casual Games: These are not allowed on the main pitches. Please contact the Head Groundsman for an appropriate area. For casual games involving a few people, please check with the Head Groundsman that the ground is fit and available.

Please note that the Groundsman may close all or part of the ground if conditions are considered unfit (this may include excessive wet/dry conditions).

What happens in an emergency?

A telephone is available at the sports ground outside the pavilion for use in an emergency (dial 1999) and a first aid kit is available in the pavilion. Please note that an A20 key will open the Cranmer Road pavilion drive should an emergency vehicle need to gain access to the ground.

Please also remember that players are responsible for their own valuables and for locking the pavilion after use.