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Select Membership -> Students

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Student Membership – Sign-Up – Oriam
 
DO NOT CREATE A NEW PROFILE AND DO NOT USE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS – all HWU students have a pre-registered Oriam profile linked to your HW Student ID 
You will need to use your @hw.ac.uk email address, but you will create a new password 
Before attempting to login, select “Reset Password” and enter @hw.ac.uk email address to receive a password reset email. Follow the instructions to set a new strong password which will activate your Oriam Student account 
Once you have reset your password, return to the Oriam app and login with your new details to purchase your membership 

All activity in the ‘Come & Try’ activity is free to Heriot-Watt students and does not require a Sports Union membership.

All Heriot-Watt students have an online membership account. To get started, visit our membership website and follow the video guide before selecting ‘Become a member’. Once logged in, you can purchase your membership online, through the Oriam app, or in person at Oriam Reception. 
Oriam App for Android 
Oriam App for Apple

If you have any issues throughout your membership, please visit Oriam Reception, email membership@oriam.hw.ac.uk  or call us on 0131 451 8400 

A Sports Club Membership gives you access to your chosen club’s training sessions, coaching, competitive fixtures (where applicable), transport to fixtures and external training venues, as well as the club’s social programme. As every club offers a unique experience, we recommend visiting the individual club webpages for details on specific activities, training schedules, and membership benefits. 

No. Sports Club Memberships do not include access to Oriam’s gym facilities or Group Exercise Classes. If you’d like Gym & Group Exercise Class access, you can add a Fitness Bolt-On for just £50 (£100 for tier 3 clubs) to your Sports Club Membership. This must be purchased at Oriam reception.

Sports clubs are grouped into membership tiers based on the cost of delivering the sport. Tier 1 clubs typically require more specialist facilities, equipment, coaching, or competition costs, while Tier 3 clubs have lower running costs, so those that get the most, pay the most!

Yes. Students can join multiple Sports Union clubs, and you can join additional club’s at a discounted rate! More information can be found on each club’s webpage as the cost will vary depending on which tier your first club is in. The price to join is listed on each individual club webpage.
Adding additional sports club memberships can only be purchased at Oriam reception. Do not purchase these online as you will NOT be charged the discounted price.
Be sure to check that your additional club’s activity doesn’t clash with anything you’ve already committed to!

Not at all. Sports Union clubs welcome students of all abilities, from complete beginners trying a sport for the first time to experienced athletes competing at a high level. Clubs such a Swimming will need you to have a basic ability for safety reasons. If you’re unsure, please do contact the club directly and they will be happy to answer any questions you have.

Many of our clubs have recreational/open sessions that are available to all abilities, or even beginner specific sessions! For a number of sports, the route to join may vary depending on your ability, examples of these include:
– American Football (Flag Football available to those who do not wish to play contact)
– Football Club (requires a trial! Membership not needed to enter Intramural Football League)
– Golf Club (those who have not made the BUCS teams can join the Golf Club (Rec) membership!

Yes. An Oriam fitness membership gives you access to the gym and fitness offering, but Sports Union club participation requires a Sports Club Membership for the club you wish to join. To get the best value, we recommend you join a sports club first. If you already have an Oriam Fitness membership, you can join a club, but this must be done at Oriam reception to avoid being overcharged!

A small number of our Sports Union Clubs currently accept members who are not students at Heriot-Watt. Non-students can join the Oriam Squash Club. Some club’s participate in competition that allows non-student participation. Please contact sport.union@hw.ac.uk for more information about which club you wish to participate with.

Oriam makes a significant investment in the Sports Union by providing central funding for coaching, transport, competition entry fees, and the hire of external facilities. Income generated through student memberships is essential in supporting a large number of clubs and keeping Sports Union membership costs affordable. Clubs that receive a lower level of funding support are in a lower membership tier, as a result, have lower membership fees.

The Fitness Bolt-On for just £50 (£100 for students in only Tier-3 clubs) allows Sports Union members to add access to Oriam’s gym facilities and fitness classes at a discounted student rate, creating a combined sport and fitness membership package.

Yes. If you join a Sports Union club first, you can arrange a Fitness Bolt-On afterwards through the Oriam reception team.

Each club’s webpage clearly states the membership tier required. Check your chosen club page before purchasing to ensure you select the correct membership.

Yes. Sports Union clubs are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds, abilities, and levels of experience.

As long as you are organised, then absolutely! Being part of one of our Clubs is a brilliant way to give structure to your week and help you to de-stress. British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) research recently showed that sports participants gain a higher percentage of first class and upper second-class degrees, so being part of a Sports Club is actually good for your studies! You also have Wednesday afternoons timetabled as ‘Sport, Community & Wellbeing Time’ so make the most of this by playing some sport!