Belfast’s newest and largest student accommodation block is to feature a state-of-the-art Sports Centre, operated by Ulster University Sport.
Located at Nelson Place, the next generation student living property offers 774 luxury en-suite and studio flats across 11 floors alongside amenities such as a rooftop terrace with a panoramic view across Belfast, a cinema room, games area, hosting kitchen, spacious communal lounges and study rooms open to residents 24/7.
The Sports Centre at Nelson Place will be a key leisure and sporting resource for Belfast’s student community.
It is part of student accommodation provider Student Roost’s established student village in the city and is an innovative solution in response to the need for a city centre sports facility adjacent to Ulster University’s Belfast campus.
It is believed to be the first of its kind to be housed in UK-based private student accommodation. Accessible to all, from University sports teams, clubs and staff to Nelson Place residents and absolute beginners, the Sports Centre includes:
A full size (600m2), multipurpose four-court hall for netball, basketball, badminton, futsal and other sports; A unique outdoor rooftop space featuring an 80-metre running track and yoga space; Training facilities including a gym and dedicated cardio mezzanine alongside partnerships with TechnoGym and other sports brands to deliver leading programmes; Wellness rooms and a Spin studio
“With the addition of this new facility, we will have a really rich sports offering at Ulster University with green field and training facilities at Ulster University Sports Village, Jordanstown and Sports Centres in Coleraine and Derry~Londonderry,” said Dr Nigel Dobson, Head of Sports Services at Ulster University.
“There are facilities to support every student, individual member, sports club and professional athlete to reach their sporting goals, whether that be an Olympic Gold medal, a new personal best or enhanced fitness or relaxation.”
“As Belfast’s largest student accommodation building, the scale of Nelson Place has provided the opportunity to deliver something really special that truly places students’ mental and physical wellbeing at the heart of the university experience,” added Anna Killough, Regional Operations Manager, Belfast, at Student Roost.
“Combining high quality student accommodation with thought-out modern amenities and 24/7 on-site team members will help to alleviate the very real stresses of student life.”
“Students’ priorities are definitely changing and we recognise the importance that community, health and wellbeing plays as part of the university journey. Our partnership with Ulster University and integrating their cutting-edge sports centre into the fabric of Nelson Place will be transformational for students. We, along with Ulster University Sports, are looking forward to welcoming our first residents in September to Nelson Place.”
“This is a really exciting opportunity for student club sport, School of Sport teaching delivery and current and future Sport Centre members in Belfast – as well as offering a new city centre event space for the University during the summer recess period,” said Ulster University Provost, Professor Cathy Gormley-Heenan.
“Sport is a key facet of our University Community at Ulster University whether it is: our rich sports research offering; Sports Scholars programme which is working to develop the next generation of sporting heroes; club sport in which we’ve enjoyed recent success with our Gaelic Football, Judo, Athletics, Archery, Boxing and Handball teams and individuals; sports societies; and centre members across our campuses.”
“This new facility within Nelson Place and our existing facilities will enable us to further promote positive physical and mental wellbeing throughout our University and local communities. We’ve always said we would provide expanded sports facilities in the city because we’re committed to investing in the social lives of our students and staff, in line with our strategy and our continuing investment in sport on all of our campuses.”
Nelson Place and the Sports Centre will open in September 2024.
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