Cardiff University Barbell Club
CUBC is a society based around individual gym sports, including powerlifting and weightlifting. We help to facilitate athletes to push themselves and strive to create a healthy and supportive environment. Our club offers individual coaching to members of all abilities and encourages everyone to try their best and give it a go. We plan competitions to let members show off their talent and hard work and support one another. We host socials every Wednesday to build community spirit and unwind from training.
Powerlifting
Powerlifting is a strength sport focused on three core lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift (SBD). Athletes aim to lift the maximum weight possible in each discipline, testing raw power, technique, discipline, and mental grit.
Whether you're chasing personal records or just want to build strength in a supportive community, CUBC welcomes all levels. We train hard, lift heavy, and celebrate every milestone, because strength is for everyone.
Weightlifting
Olympic weightlifting combines explosive power and technique. It revolves around two lifts: the snatch and the clean and jerk. Athletes aim to lift the heaviest weight possible in each movement, showcasing speed, flexibility, and control under pressure.
Unlike powerlifting, which focuses on strength, weightlifting needs full-body coordination. In our club, you'll be part of a strong and diverse community across Wales, that supports all abilities.
Socials
CUBC hosts weekly socials open to all members, offering a chance to meet new members, play games and have a boogie.
- Most socials will be held at the student union because we are sponsored by Y Plas.
- We fully support non-drinking members and encourage everyone to attend and enjoy the socials. We also aim to host non-alcoholic socials regularly to ensure inclusivity.
- Social announcements are posted prior to events in the club group chat , which members have access to.
- As part of our sponsorship, we also receive queue-jump wristbands for YOLO.
All members are expected to read and follow the Athletic Union Behavioural Policy for Students’ Union Licensed Premises.
CUBC Full Membership price:
£49.50 for the academic year and includes the following:
- Access to free coaching
- Weekly socials
- Access to all events and competitions (external events are at an additional cost)
- Discounts on group orders with partnered companies such as A7 and SBD
- Access to members' group chat
- Priority entry to all competitions hosted by CUBC
- Exclusive CUBC merch
- Access to YOLO queue jump
A CUBC membership does not cover the cost of a CU gym membership or Tier 1 AU membership.
CUBC Social Membership price:
£15 for the academic year and includes the following:
- Weekly socials
- Discounts on group orders with partnered companies such as A7 and SBD
- Access to members' group chat
- Access to YOLO queue jump
A CUBC membership does not cover the cost of a CU gym membership or Tier 1 AU membership.
CUBC Associate Membership price:
Here is the link to fill out an associate membership forms. https://portal.cardiffstudents.com/associate-application
Refunds:
- If after two weeks, CUBC is still not your thing, we'll offer a full refund on membership (at the membership price you paid when signing up).
- In that period, if you have started a training programme, we cannot offer a refund.
- We are unable to refund the AU membership fee.
- Please contact the President or Treasurer for more info
How to stay in the loop
Keep an eye on our Instagram and if you’re not part of our members' group chat, DM us on Instagram and we can add you to keep up to date with what CUBC is up to!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_cubc_/?hl=en @_cubc_
DM our Instagram for any further queries!
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