JMA: Sports & Socities
The JMA stands for the Junior Members Association, and it technically contains all Fitz students. It is run by the JMA Executive Trustees Committee (JMAETC): a committee of Fellows that presides over the assets of the JMA. This committee allocates these funds to the JCR, the MCR and the JMA Clubs and Societies (represented at the JMAETC meetings by the President of Clubs & Societies). The JMAETC also regulates the activity of each of these bodies following the JMA Constitution and other College policies.
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The Clubs & Societies President and VP are who you need to go for when it comes to all things sports-related in the college, and also if you want to enquire about starting your own society!
Athletics
Fitz has recently been very successful in athletics, winning Autumn Cuppers
in 2019. We always enter a large team, so whether you’re aiming to be the
next Jess Ennis or just fancy giving it a go you’re always welcome to compete.
Fitz Cross Country team was revived recently and has also been very
successful. There are two races in each of the first two terms, one of five
miles (three for women), and a relay of two to two-and-a-half miles per leg.
Badminton
Fitz has its very own badminton court (in the auditorium) and a friendly club
running weekly practices. All standards of players are welcome! We run
social sessions as well as team practices – and you can come along as often
as you wish. Each year, Fitz enters both Men’s and Women’s doubles teams
into the intercollegiate leagues, as well as entering Cuppers
Basketball
The Fitz Basketball Club was set up last year comprising a handful of
students who enjoyed playing basketball. As such, the atmosphere is quite
relaxed and informal.
No matter your skill level, if you think you might enjoy playing basketball,
you’re welcome to come along!
Cricket
Fitz has dominated the intercollegiate cricket scene in recent years, winning
all four Cuppers competitions from 2016-19. We schedule fixtures around
exams throughout Easter Term and it makes for an excellent break from
work, with plenty of opportunity for those of all cricketing abilities to shine
through a range of ‘friendly’ fixtures against other colleges, local teams, the
staff and the old boys. Winter nets take place during Lent term and will be
rigorously observed for the slightest hint of hand-eye co-ordination.
Cycling
Cambridge is sometimes described as the cycling capital of the UK so being
at Cambridge is a great time to get involved in cycling! Do get in touch if
you're interested in competative cycling. We'd love to hear from you!
Football
Fitz is THE college if you want to play competitive college football, winning
silverware as part of a friendly, inclusive team. Fitz has 3 mens teams and
one women and non-binary team, shared with Corpus. The mens first team
have been nicknamed the "Fitzvincibles" having won Cuppers 7 times in a
row, and 16 times in total, being cheered on by a 100-strong fan base in the
finals. The womens and non-binary team won Cuppers in 2023 with an
amazing victory over Jesus
Hockey
Trinity-Fitz, coined ‘Titz’, is a joint-college hockey club! We play weekly games
against other colleges in both men’s and mixed games. We have a range of
abilities, and we would love you to come and give hockey a go if you think
that you would enjoy it!
In 2023 Titz came 3rd in Cuppers, beating Christs-Pem 3-2.
We have a very welcoming atmosphere and would love to see some new
faces this year!
Lacrosse
Fitz has an enthusiastic and rapidly growing mixed lacrosse team, which is
great fun both on the pitch and on the social scene; it is a joint team with
Murray Edwards and Peterhouse so is a great way to meet new people
outside college, as well as a perfect place for a run out on a Sunday
afternoon. Saying that, we had a great run in Cuppers last year and we come
away with many a win in our weekly matches! It can be as relaxed or as
competitive as you like, so get involved!
Netball
Netball is one of the biggest sports at Fitz and has great team spirit. Players
of all abilities are welcome, whether you have some experience or have
never played before! Coming 3rd in Cuppers in both 2023 and 2022, the
team is strong and successful but also friendly and enjoyable, with the
perfect balance of fun and serious. It is open to all levels and you do not
need to trial to participate, so please come along!
Pool
Fitzwilliam College has a free Pool table located in the JCR, as well as a Pool team
that regularly enters into the College League as well as the Cuppers Tournament,
and were able to play against the other colleges in Division One last year. The Fitz
Pool Team welcomes players of all levels of skill and commitment and
encourages all players to enjoy the game. We’re hoping to keep our spot in
Division One this year with the classic Fitzwilliam grace, skills and banter
Rowing
Rowing at Fitz is open to everybody regardless of experience (most people
in our boat club started rowing at Cambridge!) Within one term, you will
have the opportunity to compete in fun races, make friends with students
from all years, improve your fitness and attend events such as the
Fitzwilliam Boat Club Dinner every term. Please feel free to contact us with
any questions at all! Taster sessions will be on Tues 3rd Oct, Wed 4th Oct
and Sat 7th Oct. Join our ‘FCBC Novices 2023’ Facebook group to find out
more, sign up for a taster and try out this iconic Cambridge sport!
Rugby
FSCRUFC secured a historic double in 2020 – winning both Division One and
Cuppers – validating Fitz as Cambridge’s top rugby college. In 2022 and 2023 Fitz
placed 2nd in Cuppers, maintaining this prowess. The club is proudly partnered
with Sidney Sussex College, with whom many players have established firm
friendships. The partnership, now in its fifth-year, has also allowed the FSCRUFC’s
Sevens line-up to flourish taking nine members of the squad to the United States
on tour playing Harvard, MIT, and Princeton.
Running
Fitz Running Club organises running sessions on a regular basis at all different
ability levels and speeds. If you want to join a community while running at your
own pace we're the society to join!
Squash
Fitz has an enthusiastic Squash team.
Tennis
Tennis fields strong Mens' and Ladies' teams that compete in Cuppers each
year and there is plenty of opportunity to play socially as well. With our own
hard court at Oxford Road and three more grass courts in Summer term,
facilities are excellent and the club places great emphasis on everyone
getting involved, whatever your level.
Ultimate Frisbee
We are an Ultimate Frisbee team which participates in the college league.
Through all these activities we provide the ideal introduction for the
University-level Ultimate team, Strange Blue, which have created this video
to explain Ultimate. Your college team, The New Thundercatz, represent six
colleges (St Catharine’s, Trinity Hall, Fitzwilliam, Girton, Caius and Magdalene)
so it's a great chance to meet players from other colleges and play a
competitive sport in a highly-spirited manner.
Varsity Ski Trip
The Varsity Ski Trip is the annual Cambridge and Oxford University ski trip
and is the largest and oldest trip of its kind in the world. Every year
Fitzwilliam has a great turnout of numbers to the trip with students of every
year attending. On the trip aside from skiing there is yoga, après, a
mountain meal, bar crawls, bingo, opening and final night parties and of
course the Varsity Races. Over this term there will be some promotional
events to get to know others attending the trip.
Fitz Pump
This society is restarting this year! Sessions are open to everyone of all
abilities, with the aim of improving fitness through fun circuit sessions. We’ll
be aiming to meet at least once a week, using Eddington park and Churchill
grounds for our sessions - come and give it a go, get a pump and enjoy
training for fitness!