Friday 31st January 2025

Read all about SS Games as we prepare for the biggest weekend in Scottish Student Sport!

Scottish Student Sport are prepared for one of our biggest weekend in the competitions calendar as SS Games rolls into town.

Six sports will be spread across three cities with 1000 students set to compete, following a successful Judo Championships in St. Andrews last weekend.

Glasgow will play host to our Athletics, Aquatics and Karate Championships, while Table Tennis and Trampoline take centre-stage in Edinburgh. 3×3 and Wheelchair Basketball in Dundee. Unfortunately we have been forced to cancel our Boccia Championships at UHI Perth due to limited entries.

Bringing this event to life is no mean feat. Across the six sports, our staff team will be supported by upwards of 100 officials, venue staff, and our incredible volunteer base to make this a weekend to remember for all involved.

Athletics

Venue: Emirates Arena, Glasgow
Timetable & results here

Following a brief hiatus as the World Indoor Athletics Championships took place in Glasgow in 2024, we return to a revamped Emirates Arena for one of the highlights of the SSS competitive calendar.

As part of a limited calendar of indoor events, we always see an excellent standard on the track with junior and senior internationals in attendance. Will any athletes be going after some of the records on offer, including Laura Muir’s 1500m best from 2018?

University of Glasgow have held firm of the team competition for an astonishing 12 years. But with Edinburgh romping to victory at the Outdoor Championships, could it be time for a new name on the trophy?

Aquatics

Venue: Strathclyde Sport, Glasgow
Pre-event info here

The University of Strathclyde once again host the jewel in the crown of our aquatics programme and Scotland’s top student swimmers go head to head.

24 medal events will be run over the day, meaning that results at this event are likely to have a big bearing on SSS Medal Table – currently topped by the University of Edinburgh.

Who will emerge on top in Glasgow on Saturday? Led by our new Aquatics Chair Laura Shaw, we can’t wait to find out!

Basketball (3×3 & Wheelchair)

Venue: SpAH, University of Dundee
Pre-event info coming soon

In a new event to the schedule, we’re running 3×3 and wheelchair basketball disciplines at the University of Dundee’s SpAH facility.

The 3×3 festival will be run in a round-robin format to give teams plenty of time on the court, with the intriguing head to head being between UHI Perth and UHI Moray. Who will come out on top in the inter-college battle?

Elsewhere, wheelchair basketball makes a welcome return to the fold with students competing in their regions in a round-robin format.

Karate

Venue: Stevenson Building, University of Glasgow
Pre-event info here

Karate has a new host venue for 2025 with the University of Glasgow welcoming us into the Stevenson Building.

15 gold medals are on the line across various weight categories, with the competition expected to be fierce between the competing institutions.

After the success of Judo last weekend, we’re looking forward to another martial art bringing the flames at SS Games.

Table Tennis

Venue: St. Leonards, University of Edinburgh
Pre-event info here

Regularly one of the tightest days of competition we have, an action-packed day at the University of Edinburgh will see eight tables in almost constant use at the St. Leonard’s facility.

Trampoline

Venue: The Pleasance, University of Edinburgh
Pre-event info here

The Scottish Student Trampoline Open reaches its 40th year, with 2025 slowing no sign of slowing down.

Students from across the UK are entered in one of the country’s biggest trampoline events, taking place once again at the University of Edinburgh’s Pleasance facility.

With two full days of action – plus a full social calendar planned – trampoline is set once again to bring the SS Games weekend to life.

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Tuesday 28th January 2025

Cardiff, Wales

We are pleased to announce the culmination of the SS Volleyball National Squad programme for the 24/25 season, with a trip to Cardiff on the horizon for both our men’s and women’s teams when they compete in the Celtic Nations Student Tournament. It is a great way to build on the brilliant activity in 23/24 and the season ahead. All details for the day can be found below:

Opponent – To be announced

Date – Friday 11th – Sunday 13th April 2025

Venue – Cardiff

More details and the team will be announced soon.

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Tuesday 28th January 2025

Livingston Cricket Club, Livingston

We are pleased to announce the SS Cricket Men’s National Squad have their first friendly lined up for the 24/25 season. Building on the foundations which were re-laid last year, we are pleased to confirm the match details as follows:

Opponent – MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club)

Date – Friday 23rd May 2025

Venue – Livingston Cricket Club

Get on down to support the boys in their first fixture of the semester!

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Tuesday 28th January 2025

Sport and Active Health (SpAH), University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN

We are pleased to announce the SS Volleyball National Squad programme’s first competitive activity for the 24/25 season, with the Quadrangular Tournament vs age-grade Scottish Volleyball sides back again for both our men’s and women’s teams. It is a great way to build on the brilliant activity in 23/24 and the season ahead. All details for the day can be found below:

Opponent – Scotland U18 and U20 sides

Date – Sunday 16th March 2025

Venue – Sport and Active Health (SpAH), University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN

All results and our write-up from the event can be found HERE!

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Tuesday 28th January 2025

Peffermill Playing Fields, Peffermill Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5LL

We are pleased to announce the SS Football Women’s National Squad have their first friendly lined up for the 24/25 season. Building on the foundations which were re-laid last year, we are pleased to confirm the match details as follows:

Opponent – Boroughmuir Thistle FC

Date – Sunday 23rd February 2025

Kick-Off – 14:30

Venue – Peffermill Playing Fields, Peffermill Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5LL

Get on down to support the girls in their first fixture of the semester!

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Tuesday 28th January 2025

Ochilview Park, Gladstone Rd, Stenhousemuir, Larbert, FK5 4QL

We are pleased to announce the SS Football Men’s National Squad have their first friendly lined up for the 24/25 season. Building on the foundations which were re-laid last year, we are pleased to confirm the match details as follows:

Opponent – Stenhousemuir FC

Date – Tuesday 28th January 2025

Kick-Off – 19:45

Venue – Ochilview Park, Gladstone Rd

Get on down to support the boys in their first fixture of the semester!

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Sunday 26th January 2025

Dundee International Sports Complex (DISC), Dundee

We are excited to have our BUCS Centralised Leagues activity back for the 24/25 season, with the fourth date of Futsal Men’s Tier 1 confirmed. Please find fixtures, timings and other details below.

Date: Saturday 8th February 2025

Venue: Dundee International Sports Complex (DISC), Dundee

Time: First fixture at 10:30, last fixture at 15:30

Please arrive and be on court ready at least 15 minutes before your fixture so we can keep to the schedule for the day. Any issues, please let Sean Berthelsen (SSS Competitions Assistant) know at your earliest convenience at sean@scottishstudentsport.com.

Fixtures

10:30 Stirling Men’s 1 vs Heriot-Watt Men’s 2
11:30 Edinburgh Men’s 1 vs Aberdeen Men’s 1
12:30 Heriot-Watt Men’s 1 vs St Andrews Men’s 1
13:30 Edinburgh Men’s 1 vs Stirling Men’s 1
14:30 Aberdeen Men’s 1 vs Heriot-Watt Men’s 1
15:30 St Andrews Men’s 1 vs Heriot-Watt Men’s 2
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Saturday 25th January 2025

ORIAM, Heriot-Watt University

Women's Futsal

We are excited to have our BUCS Centralised Leagues activity back for the 24/25 season, with the third and final date of Futsal Women’s Tier 1 confirmed. Please find fixtures, timings and other details below.

Date: Saturday 25th January 2025

Venue: ORIAM, Heriot-Watt University

Time: First fixture at 09:00, last fixture at 15:00

Please arrive and be on court ready at least 15 minutes before your fixture so we can keep to the schedule for the day. Any issues, please let Sean Berthelsen (SSS Competitions Assistant) know at your earliest convenience at sean@scottishstudentsport.com.

Fixtures

09:00 Edinburgh Women’s 2 vs St Andrews Women’s 1
10:00 Aberdeen Women’s 1 vs Strathclyde Women’s 1
11:00 Heriot-Watt Women’s 1 vs Stirling Women’s 1
12:00 UWS Women’s 1 vs Aberdeen Women’s 1
13:00 Heriot-Watt Women’s 1 vs St Andrews Women’s 1
14:00 Strathclyde Women’s 1 vs Edinburgh Women’s 2
15:00 UWS Women’s 1 vs Stirling Women’s 1
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Friday 24th January 2025

Read more about changes to our Judo Championships in St. Andrews, with an updated schedule for the day released.

Updated 10:40 on Friday 24th January.

Due to the disruption caused by Storm Éowyn, the schedule for our Judo Championships in St. Andrews on Saturday 25th January has changed.

With a red alert in place, Saints Sport have made the decision not to open the facility today (Friday 24th). This means that no event set-up or early weigh-ins can take place today. SSS strongly advise against any travel for the event today.

Access to Saint Sport will be granted from 07:30 on Saturday 25th January. To avoid delays to the start time, any assistance to set up the event would be much appreciated from clubs and athletes.

Please click HERE for an updated timetable.

We would ask all volunteers and students to consider and plan their travel, in accordance with government guidance.

If you have further questions, please contact SS Judo Chair, Paul Grady, on scotstujudo@gmail.com or SSS Staff member, Sophie Charlton, on sophie@scottishstudentsport.com

We hope those attending this weekend have a fantastic experience. Don’t forget that live streaming of the event will be available. Cick HERE to access the stream (from Saturday morning).

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Wednesday 15th January 2025

Pitfichie Forest, Aberdeenshire

We’re thrilled to be hosting a new MTB Enduro Championship!

 

SS Cycling Mountain Bike 2025-26

Date: 7-8th March 2026

Venue: Pitfichie Forest, Aberdeenshire

Entries: Click HERE to enter

Results: Will be made available following the event

 

Contact: All enquiries about this event should be directed to SS Cycling Chair, Sandy on sss_cycling@hotmail.com

Stay Connected: A photographer may be present on the day to take photos. Follow us on Instagram and like our Facebook Page for more updates and use the hashtag #ScotStuCycling in your posts

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