Sports and Societies

Didn't find the activity you were looking for? We may be able to help you find it elsewhere in the University, or you can start your own St Cross club or society! For more information, contact the St Cross Sports and Societies Representative (sport.societies.rep@stx.ox.ac.uk) in the first instance.

Societies and Clubs

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In 2017, St Cross College launched its own Law Society, thanks to the efforts of Sandro Wiggerich (MJur, 2016). The College has a growing number of students studying for law-related degrees, including students following the BCL, MJur and DPhil programmes, and the Society is aimed at promoting the study of law, while providing College members with opportunities to engage with like-minded peers, alumni, and more senior members of the legal profession.

The Society is open to members of St Cross College who have an interest in law, regardless of their specific degree disciplines and research concentration. Associate membership is also available to graduate students at other colleges who do not have access to a collegiate law society.

We have keen interests in art and heritage, matters of estate and succession and private clients, as well as cross-border issues arising in the foregoing. These are by no means exclusive, but somewhat distinguish us from the University’s Law Society, which tends to focus on areas such as public international law.

The Society works in close collaboration with the College Librarian on an annual buying scheme, thanks to the support of a generous donor, which gives us a say on the development of the College Library’s law holdings.

If you would like to join the St Cross Law Society as a Member, please send an email stating your name, College, degree programme and legal interests to law.society@stx.ox.ac.uk.

St Cross College is joint with Wolfson College Boat Club (WCBC) and it is one of the largest college boat clubs in Oxford. We are a competitive and successful squad, but also a great community and way to make friends while developing a new sport! 

WCBC is a dynamic community of students and fellows and is very active in the life of the college. Social events take place throughout the year, including crew dates, barbecues, bops, and the famous boat club dinners after each major regatta. We train year-round on the Isis and compete in regattas within Oxford and beyond.

Whether you are an experienced oarsman, you want to try out a new challenging sport, or you just fancy a nice paddle with some friends, WCBC is for you! We are always looking for new rowers, coxes, coaches, and supporters. If you’re new to Oxford, look for us at the Freshers’ Fair events at both Wolfson and St. Cross colleges. If you’re joining at some other time of year, fill out this form and a captain will be in touch with you right away! For any further information, visit our website.

Please note: Members pay a subscription cost of 20£ per term which is charged to battels.

Sports

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College subsidies are available to help defray the cost of participation in St Cross and University sports (eg membership costs, Blues Blazers,etc). These are allocated once a year in Trinity term. Application is via an online form, which will be circulated by the Sports and Societies Representative.

The College keeps a punt at Cherwell Boathouse which College members are welcome to book and use during punting season (end-March to mid-October). The punt is available to book from 10:00 to dusk (20:00/21:00/22:00 depending) and is available to book for time slots of two hours to up to fours hours. The boathouse will be closed in adverse weather. 

To book, please contact the Bursary and HR Administrator (bursary.admin@stx.ox.ac.uk) with your date and time request. Your booking request will be confirmed by email - please print this email and hand the copy in at Cherwell Boathouse. 

Please be aware that the Bursary and HR Administrator works 09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday and will not respond to punt enquiries outside of these hours. Please give plenty of notice in order to book the punt. 

Iffley Road University Gym

All members of St Cross can use the University's Iffley Road gym for free. You will receive an email from the Iffley Road team setting out key info once you have enrolled at St Cross. Membership covers the pulse gym (which contains all the cardio equipment and weights machines), and the swimming pool. You can apply for membership at any time, but you must attend an induction session. If you wish to join the powerlifting gym as well, you will have to pay for membership.

If you have enrolled later than 27 September 2021, or you are a continuing student who has switched department, you will need to contact reception@sport.ox.ac.uk to ensure you are enrolled manually. 

Other options

All Oxford graduate students are eligible to join the University Club Gym. Membership to the club is free, and membership to the gym is about £50 per year. Visit the University Club for more information.

 

All Sports Captains should be aware that in the event of any serious injury to one of their team during a sporting activity, they must make contact with the Junior Dean who will in turn contact either the Master or the Bursar, who will make a decision on contacting the next-of-kin of the injured student.

Didn't find the sport or activity you were looking for? We may be able to help you find it elsewhere in the University, or you can start your own St Cross club! Contact the Sports and Societies Representative in the first instance.