UEA Pole Fitness💜
Whether you're brand new or an experienced poler, UEA Pole Fitness is for everyone. We welcome all abilities, all genders, and all body types. We're a welcoming, supportive club where you can:
- Build strength and flexibility
- Gain confidence and new skills
- Join a fun, judgement-free community
We are proud to announce we were Runners Up for Club and Committee of the Year 2020 as well as being shortlisted for several publicity awards in 2023/24 and shortlisted for campaign of the year 2024/25 with Pole has Pride! Alongside being Derby Day 2025 Winners and Scorpio 2025 Winners!
WEEKLY SESSIONS
Sunday Lessons (ZICER 2.03)
- Beginner: 1-2pm and 2-3pm
- Low Intermediate: 4-5pm
- High Intermediate: 5-6pm
- Advanced: 6-7pm
(Semester 2 adds an extra Beginner class at 12-1pm, and a Returning Beginners class at 1-2pm)
NEW Strength & Flex Classes (CONG HALL 01.07)
(small classes to help build core strength and flexibility to take your pole skills futher!)
Thursday Open Pole (ZICER 2.03)
(social, self-led sessions for all members, perfect to practice new moves or just hang out with the club)
Choreography Workshops (ZICER 2.03)
(We aim to provide several subsidised workshops from external coaches throughout the year. In the past, we have had instructors come in to teach choreography, chair-ography, and heel workshops. These will be subject to changes through the academic year and will have additional costs.)
WHAT TO EXPECT
- 50-minute classes with warm-up and cool-down
- Step-by-step coaching from our amazing instructors:
- Beginner: Rhianna-Lily Smith (@chaoticpole) (UEA Pole Fitness Alumni)
- Intermediate & Advanced: Holly Munson (@polefreaks)
- They will demonstrate a variety of moves and break them down into manageable parts for you to try
- Classes have a maximum of 21 people, but can vary in size depending on demand
Please ensure you turn up at least 10 minutes before your lesson starts so we can start on time.
WHAT TO WEAR
- Shorts & vest or t-shirt, as skin contact helps you grip the pole (we come in all shapes and sizes, so dont let this put you off)
- No jewellery, or lotion before class!
- OPTIONAL CLUB KIT: top sizes range from UK 4-24 and our bottoms range from waist measurements 26-40, with custom bust sizing.
WHAT TO BRING
- Water Bottle (please bring a reusable bottle!)
TASTER SESSIONS
Our taster session dates are TBD for semesters 1 & 2. Please keep an eye out on our social media for more information! They will last 50 minutes, but please make sure to turn up 10 minutes before your taster so we can sign you in! They will be held in Zicer 2.03. More details will be available closer to the time on our Instagram (@ueapf).
SOCIALS & EVENTS
- Alcoholic & non-alcoholic socials
- Sports Night every wednesday in the LCR
- Christmas Meal
- End of year Meal
- Annual Showdown
COMPETITIONS
- Scorpio - our home comp, we WON in 2024 & 2025
- Derby Day - annual UEA vs Essex showdown (UEA are 11-year champions!)
- University of Birmingham - we travel to birmingham and compete in beginner, intermediate, and advanced categories
- IUPDC Regionals - for those who want to challenge themselves
ANYONE can audition - we LOVE seeing different members give it a go!
MEMBERSHIPS & COSTS
- Club Membership: £30/year (or £15 for half-year)
- Lessons: £30/semester (paid upfront)
- uea+sport membership: £60/year (required once per year for all clubs you join)
- Workshops & Competitions: optional additional cost
disclaimers:
- We cannot offer a refund for club membership, if you are unable to purchase lessons in semester one, we offer an additional beginners class in semester 2. Please DO NOT buy your membership before purchasing lessons.
- Beginners: Please note if you miss more than 2 lessons in a row, you will lose your place due to the pace at which we try to progress our members. We understand that for students with placements attending every lesson is not always possible, please let us know if this is the case and we may be able to be more lenient in terms of attendance.
FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED
- Instagram: @ueapf
- TikTok: @ueapf
DM us with any questions - Instagram is checked daily!
COMMITTEE 2025/26
President: Ben Wildey
Vice President: Caitlin Roney
Treasurer: Emily Harrington
Social Secretary: Sydney Colburn
Publicity Secretaries: Seni Enrile & Molly Anderson-Cole
Competetition Secretary: Ilgin Kocababuç
Volunteer Coach: Hannah Wilson
Events Coordinator: Thomas Waddington
Health & Safety Officer: Callie Claxton
Equipment Coordinator: Tatiana Fernandes
Fundraising & Sponsorship Officers: Tess Allen & Maisie Smith
Communities Officers: Hailey Odei & Rhianna Lewis
Sustainability Officer: Naomi Wilson Fediuk
First Year Representative: nominations open soon!
Remember, everyone was a beginner once!
Sometimes people are nervous about starting pole fitness with issues of fitness or flexibility, especially regarding upper body strength. But don't worry! Your upper body strength and overall fitness will improve throughout the lessons, developing as you learn.
We hope to see you soon! x
The Real Cost of Sport 2024/25
The 'Real Cost of Sport' initiative, a project reviewed and rebranded by the Students' Union in partnership with uea+sport, aims to provide prospective members with a comprehensive overview of the potential costs of joining their chosen sports club. This year, I have worked closely with the clubs to ensure these tables are as accurate and up-to-date as possible.
This guide is intended to serve as a general reference. The compulsory cost includes the uea+sport membership fee of £55, which is a one-time payment that covers membership across all clubs.
When considering additional expenses, it is important to note that some clubs may not have any extra costs, while others might incur additional fees. These costs often depend on the level of competitiveness within the sport; recreational or social participation is generally less expensive. Additionally, some equipment, such as shoes or gum shields, may be used across multiple sports, potentially reducing overall expenses.
For any specific questions or further information about a particular club, please contact the club directly or contact us at union.opportunities@uea.ac.uk for more details about the project.
All the best,
Olivia Hunt
Your Activities & Opportunities Officer 24/26