University of Leeds to Host UK Corporate Games 2024
The University of Leeds Conferences and Events team is thrilled to announce that it will host the prestigious UK Corporate Games 2024, the largest multi-sport festival for businesses. Scheduled for 25 – 28 July 2024, this event will draw participants and companies from across the UK and Europe to Leeds, known for its vibrant culture and sports fervour.
Rob Wadsworth , Director of Campus Innovation: Campus Services, Experience & Commercial, at the University of Leeds said:
“We’re delighted to be chosen as the hub for this fantastic city-wide festival that will bring people together from across the UK and Europe. Under the expert eye of our Conferences and Events team and supported by a range of services from across the University, I am confident we’ll help create one of the most memorable UK Corporate Games yet!”“At the University of Leeds we have unrivalled sports facilities such as The Brownlee Centre, the UK’s first purpose-built triathlon training centre and the Edge, a state-of-the-art gym. This means that we are well versed at hosting prestigious sporting events including the Rugby League World Cup and the UK Transplant Games. We look forward to working with partners across the city to add another respected event to this list with the UK Corporate Games! ”
What are the UK Corporate Games?
The UK Corporate Games promote camaraderie, fitness, and teamwork among professionals while fostering a sense of community and healthy competition in the corporate world. The Games are due to feature more than 20 sports, including karting, netball, dragon boat racing, and football. In addition to the sporting events, the Games promise a wide range of entertainment, including the Welcome Festival, Grand Parade of Athletes, and the legendary Great Games Party.
Why Leeds?
The University of Leeds continues to invest heavily in its sporting facilities, including a newly refurbished gym at the Edge, the University’s flagship indoor sports centre, the new Bodington Football Hub, and other facilities such as the Brownlee Centre and Sports Park Weetwood. These venues, along with others across the city, will host the sports over the weekend.
Leeds serves as the perfect backdrop for the UK Corporate Games 2024. As Doug White, the Games Director, aptly stated, “Leeds is a fantastic city, and we know all our Games competitors and competing organisations will share our excitement. Leeds is one of the UK’s foremost cities for growing enterprises, and we want to provide all businesses the opportunity to get involved in this memorable event.”
Want to get involved?
The Games promise an exciting chance for staff to unite, fostering team camaraderie through a day of spirited competition while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Stay tuned for more details on how your team can participate in this thrilling event!
The entry fee for the 2024 Games will remain at £89pp, however, an early entry discount is available at £80pp for any entries purchased before the end of October.
For further details about the event and its entry process, e-mail leeds@corporategamesuk.com or visit www.corporategamesuk.com.