For those who like to get out and about a little earlier and haven’t totally destroyed themselves the night before we have a few extra activities that will hopefully be of some use for some of you…
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– Gym & Pool Facilities (Fri / Sat / Sun)
– LaserZone (Friday 15:00)
– Park Run (Saturday 09:00)
– Ten Pin Bowling (Saturday 13:00)
– Ice Skating (Saturday 13:00)
– Yoga (Sunday 11:00)
– Summary of Events (with Links)
The Full Story:
FOR THE GYM & SWIM BUNNIES! (Fri / Sat / Sun)
The University Gym and Pool is available for your use during the Infest weekend.
Guests just need to show their wristbands to access the sports facilities.
Please note: if you want to use the gym you will be required to complete an induction.
FRIDAY 23rd AUGUST 2019 – POOL: 0630-1845 / GYM: 0630-2200
SATURDAY 24TH AUGUST 2019 – POOL: 0900-1200 / GYM: 0900-1700
SUNDAY 25TH AUGUST 2019 – POOL: 0900-1200 / GYM: 0900-1700
Click here for the University Sports centre website.
Unique Fitness and Lifestyle
University of Bradford
Great Horton Road
Bradford
BD7 1DP
click for map
Telephone: 01274 234871
Email: unique@bradford.ac.uk
FOR THE STARSHIP TROOPERS! (Friday)
Who doesn’t enjoy running around in the dark shooting lasers!?!
For those looking for a fun way to start their Friday at Infest this year, we have teamed up with the local LaserZone who have offered Infest goers a 1 hour (2 game) slot from 15:00hrs to 16:00hrs, for the reduced price of just £8, payable in advance.
Places are limited as the arena can only accommodate 40 people so don’t hang around – this activity sold out in less than 24 hours in previous years!
To book yourself in, visit our webstore and buy 1 voucher per person CLICK HERE TO BOOK
On Friday 23rd just bring your proof of ID or webstore receipt, and check in at 14:30hrs at LaserZone before having fun blasting away!
You can mark yourself as attending on the Facebook event here.
LaserZone Bradford
114 Thornton Rd
Bradford
BD1 2DX
FOR THE RUNNERS! (Saturday)
Join Simon Barber for the Bradford Park Run 5km at 9am on the Saturday. Simon is an avid runner and triathlete, and has kindly raised hundreds of pounds for Infest charities over the years. This year he’s in training for the Loch Ness Marathon. Simon is going to start with a gentle 3km warm-up jog from the Students’ Union building on Londside Lane at 8am, then join the official Park Run route for 9am.
You can either muster at the Student’s Union on Longside Lane at 08:00 (click for route map)
OR You can meet at the Bandstand for the official Park Run start at 09:00 (click for official start location)
…Park Run organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs all over the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. READ MORE.
Bradford Park Run is in Lister Park, Bradford. See Course page for more details. The start is near to the bandstand, in the middle of the park, behind Cartwright Hall.
REMEMBER: It’s free, but please register before your first run if you want to obtain your official time. You only ever register with Park Run once, no matter where you attend. Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.
Check the official PARK RUN BRADFORD website for details.
The Bandstand
Lister Park
North Park Road
Bradford
BD9 4NR
FOR THE BIG LEBOWSKI AND KINGPIN FANS! (Saturday)
If anyone fancies some 10 pin bowling action then head to Hollywood Bowl in The Leisure Exchange Bradford City Centre on the afternoon of Saturday 24th at 13:00hrs.
A 2 game session will cost £7.00 – to book this, visit our webstore and buy 1 voucher per person CLICK HERE TO BOOK
Bring your ID and / or receipt to the location at 12:45hrs on the day before wooing everyone with your bowling skills!
You can mark yourself as attending on the Facebook event here.
Hollywood Bowl Bradford
The Leisure Exchange
Vicar Lane
Bradford
BD1 5LD
click for map
Tel: 0844 826 1455
INFEST ON ICE! (Saturday)
An unofficial gathering that traditionally takes place at Bradford Ice Arena on the Saturday afternoon.
For those that don’t want to go in alone you can meet the Infest gang at 13:00hrs at the front steps, otherwise rock in anytime before the session ends at 15:45hrs.
Entry is £6.50 plus £2.50 extra for skate hire.
(price may change – please check with the location in advance)
If you have any questions relating to this activity then drop Lyn an email – digitaldomination@hotmail.co.uk
You can mark yourself as attending on the Facebook event here.
Bradford Ice Arena
19 Little Horton Lane
Bradford
BD5 0AD
For The Yoga Fans! (Sunday)
Join Simon Carter in the Student Union Mall area, for a lovely, energising 1 hour yoga class set to a background of industrial / rock / goth / electronic music.
If the weather is nice we may move outside to the grass, on the Amphitheatre.
All abilities welcome but please let Simon know before the class starts if you have any injuries or medical conditions that may affect your practice.
This session is free of charge to everyone but please consider making a donation to one of our chosen charities. Collection tins will be available during the session.
We have mats available to use but you’re welcome to bring your own (or a towel) just in case we run out!
You can mark yourself as attending on the Facebook event here.
Student Mall
University of Bradford Union
Longside Lane
Bradford
BD7 1SR
Summary:
Gym & Pool
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Free with weekend wristband
Laser Zone
Friday 23rd August
15:00-16:00 (1hr / 2 game session)
Buy Tickets Here: £8 each
You can mark yourself as attending on the Facebook event here.
Park Run
Saturday 24th August
09:00-10:00 (5km / It’s you against the clock!)
It’s FREE but make sure you REGISTER first and bring your barcode with you.
Check the official PARK RUN BRADFORD website for full info and course location.
10 Pin Bowling
Saturday 24th August
13:00 (2 game session)
Buy Tickets Here: £7 each
You can mark yourself as attending on the Facebook event here.
Ice Skating
Saturday 24th August
13:00-15:45
Buy Tickets on the day: £6.50 entry plus £2.50 skate hire
You can mark yourself as attending on the Facebook event here.
Yoga
Sunday 25th August
11:00-12:00 (1hr)
It’s FREE but please consider making a donation to one of our chosen charities on the day.
Bring a yoga mat or towel. If the weather is nice it may move outside to the Amphitheatre.
You can mark yourself as attending on the Facebook event here.