3.3.3: Does your university as a body share sports facilities with the local community, for instance with local schools or with the general public?
Beirut Arab University (BAU) stands as a beacon of community engagement through its commitment to sharing sports facilities with the local community. The university not only nurtures academic excellence but also promotes a healthy lifestyle and community integration through its extensive sports offerings. BAU hosts a state-of-the-art sports academy that caters to aspiring athletes from all walks of life, providing professional training and opportunities for personal growth. Additionally, the university's gym facilities are open to both students and local residents, fostering a supportive environment for fitness enthusiasts. Beyond sports, BAU collaborates with local scout groups, offering them access to facilities that encourage outdoor activities and leadership development. Through these initiatives, Beirut Arab University continues to enrich the lives of its students and the broader community, emphasizing the importance of holistic education and active citizenship.
BAU Sports Academy
https://www.bau.edu.lb/Student-Activities-Beirut/BAU-Sports-Academy
The BAU Sports Academy nurtures basketball, football, volleyball, muay thai, table tannis and chess players ages 5-17 under the expert guidance of head coach Omar Bakri and other coaches. Players are prepared to excel at their sport while becoming leaders, team players, and active community members.
In addition to skills training, fitness, and injury prevention, our academy serves as a community service to local youth by providing reasonably priced sports training sessions and classes.
Training
- Skills Training: Coaches devote tailored, step-by-step plans to improve each player's weaknesses.
- Game Experience: Players participate in matches with other clubs/academies.
- Fitness Plans: Players follow specialized fitness regimens to build athleticism.
- Diet Plans: Players receive nutrition guidance for performance and goals.
- Physiotherapy: Players attend physiotherapy to prevent and address injuries.
Our holistic approach allows players to thrive on and off the field. We build skills, fitness, nutrition knowledge, and character.
BAU Sports Academy on Social Media
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BAU Sports Academy Summer Schedule
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BAU Sports Academy Winter Schedule
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BAU Sports Academy Summer Schedule 2023
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Back to our Winter Schedule!
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Theatre Classes For All Ages!
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The Latest Addition to The Academy!
Our New Summer Schedule!
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Ramadan Schedule
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Sports-day event
https://www.bau.edu.lb/Medicine/Event/Sports-day-event
A Sports-day event took place in the main campus of Beirut Arab University from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
The event was organized by the committee of Students Activities –Faculty of Medicine to support all kinds of activities and sports.
During the event, soccer teams from all levels played against each other, and by the end of the day, the team representing third year medicine students won the competition.
Many doctors from the faculty staff attended to cheer the students and in the end Prof. Sayyed Soliman and Dr. Bilal Azakir distributed awards to the members of the winning team and gave them a trophy.
Teams
https://www.bau.edu.lb/Campus-Life/Sports-Clubs
BAU Sports Academy
Owing to the value of sports on health, BAU has dedicated several sports clubs. These include basketball, volleyball, handball, archery, chess, Muay Thai, ping-pong, swimming, and Zumba. Find more information about each of these unique clubs.
Basketball
Our basketball teams have won hundreds of championships over the years. BAU’s basketball team is definitely a team you want to join.
Football
Our football team is highly competitive. With the best players on our side, the football team has won many championships over the years. We organize and participate in friendly matches and competitions. These include the annual staff vs. students’ competition and competitions with other faculties and universities.
Volleyball
When you join the volleyball team, you’ll get two privileges. The obvious is that you will get to be a part of this active club. But what you don’t know is that you’ll also have the chance to be trained by the best university coaches in Lebanon. You’ll join and participate in friendly matches and championships in Lebanon and the Arab world.
Handball Men
The men’s handball club is one of the most thrilling and challenging clubs to be on. You’ll experience the joy of winning many national and international competitions. The club is trained by one of the most talented coaches in Lebanon. You’ll also be able to play this great sport which roots back to Roman and French origins.
Archery Club
This club has attracted a large group of students over the years. If you wish to sharpen your skills and focus, join this club. You’ll be trained by professionals in the field and get to perfect your archery techniques. We also participate in a lot of competitions and tournaments.
Chess
If you are into more strategy games, then the chess club is what you are looking for. You’ll compete with other chess players at BAU and outside. You’ll also be able to learn new strategies and techniques. Playing chess can actually spark your creativity and teach you how to think fast and solve problems.
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a famous form of martial arts. This sport originally emerged in Thailand and expanded to the rest of the world. It is not similar to conventional western boxing and kickboxing. What is unique and interesting about it is that it encourages its players to use four sets of limbs. If you wish to work on your agility and nimbleness, then Muay Thai is the right sport for you.
Ping Pong
If you are more into a fast-paced kind of sport, then the ping-pong club is the right choice. Requiring a lot of movement and agility, this kind of sport is the best for burning calories and staying fit. If you also wish to improve your eye-hand coordination and stimulate your concentration and mental awareness, then you should definitely join this club.
Swimming
When you join the swimming team, you’ll be able to compete in swimming competitions. Our swimmers have obtained many awards throughout the years in sport tournaments. This endurance-building sport is good for a healthy heart and strong muscles.
Zumba
Zumba is a dance that combines rhythmic movements with aerobic exercises. BAU provides Zumba classes with professional coaches. The idea is to encourage students to lead a healthy life, to participate in fun classes, and to overcome stress and anxiety. Students can join these classes anytime.
BAU Gym
https://www.bau.edu.lb/Campus-Life/BAU%E2%80%99s-Gym
An on-campus gym can be found in each of Beirut, Debbieh, and Tripoli Campuses. Gyms are free to use for students and generally require a cheap symbolic fee for alumni and the general public.
Beirut Campus Gym
In Beirut Campus, the gym is located in the main building. The regular opening hours are from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM from Monday to Friday. Additionally, in the fall and spring semesters, the gym opens its doors from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Saturdays.
Beirut Campus gym comprises 15 cardio machines, including 6 treadmills, 4 elliptical machines, 4 bicycles, and 1 rowing machine. It also comprises 20 strength-training machines that target various muscle groups. The gym has a stretching area and a bench for dumbbells with weights that range between 2 kgs and 50 kgs. It also includes several barbells and benches (1 incline bench and 2 flat benches).
The gym in Beirut campus has 45 lockers in the male changing rooms and 40 lockers in the female changing rooms. There are 4 showers situated in the males’ bathroom and 4 situated in the females’ bathroom.
The gym in Beirut is equipped with a TV on a stand facing each cardio machine. There are also 4 additional TVs at the gym. A vending machine can also be found. The gym additionally allows students to purchase BAU t-shirts, sports outfits, mugs, hats, athletic belts, and sports gloves.
Debbieh Campus Gym
The gym in Debbieh Campus is located near the green field. It faces the Faculty of Science main laboratories building. The gym operates from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM from Monday to Thursday and from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Friday.
Debbieh Campus gym comprises a set of 5 cardio machines, including 4 treadmills and 1 elliptical machine. The gym also has 56 bicycles. Students can borrow a bicycle for free. Bicycles are available for borrowing from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM each day. The gym has a set of 36 strength-training machines targeting various muscle groups. It also contains various dumbbells, plates, and benches for practice.
The gym in Debbieh campus has 27 lockers located in the training area. Additionally, there are 20 lockers in each of the males’ shower room and females’ shower rooms.
In addition to the borrow-a-bike service mentioned above, students can enjoy several other sports at the gym. Debbieh gym contains 5 ping-pong tables and 3 billiard tables in the second floor.
Tripoli Campus Gym
In Tripoli Campus, the gym is located in Block D - GF. The regular opening hours are from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM from Monday to Friday during Fall and Spring semester and from 9:00 AM to 5 PM during summer.
Tripoli Campus gym comprises 7 cardio machines, including 3 treadmills, 2 elliptical machines, 2 bicycles. It also comprises 15 strength-training machines that target various muscle groups. The gym has a stretching area and 2 benches for dumbbells with weights that range between 2 kgs and 35 kgs. It also includes several barbells and benches.
The gym in Tripoli campus has 42 lockers located inside the Gym. There are 2 showers situated in the males’ bathroom and 2 situated in the females’ bathroom.
The gym in Tripoli is equipped with a 2 TV’s on the wall. The gym additionally allows students to purchase BAU towels.
SCOUTS
http://activities.bau.edu.lb/category/socialculturalclubs/scouts/
There are a lot of nature lovers who walk among us in the BAU campus. Those nature lovers can now enjoy camping in nature, rafting in rivers, hiking in forests and rappelling on mountains with the BAU scouts.
The BAU scouts are all about mother nature and the wildlife. The BAU scouts team has held these activities:
- Organizing training camps yearly to Bzbeddine, Dar Alhnan, Dir Mashmoushy, Dbieh and Ain Zhalta.
- Organizing nature camps on Tyre beach, Al-Assi River, Dbieh and other places.
- Camps in Jordan, Egypt and Syria.
- Organizing rafting twice a year and engaging in the Championship of Rafting for the Lebanese Universities.
- Hiking in Almtein, Ameqa, Jana Kartaba
BAU Students’ Activities
https://www.bau.edu.lb/Campus-Life
Being a student at BAU means that you design your own student life. BAU’s multitude of events and activities guarantees that no matter how diverse your interests are; you will get to experience university life to the fullest. We have a broad range of activities and events planned out throughout the year especially for you. Even if you blink, you might miss out.
About us
http://activities.bau.edu.lb/
The Student Activities Department plans and organizes sports, social and artistic activities for students. We enhance the college experience by providing events that are both inspiring and enriching. Through a variety of clubs, teams, and competitive groups, we strive to bring a sense of community to all BAU students.
Vision:
To enrich campus life by providing services, facilities and opportunities for community development in Lebanon and abroad, multicultural experiences, personal growth and the acquisition of skills vital to the development of engaged citizens and future leaders to contribute in a global society.
Mission:
To support students’ needs by helping them work with one another, to build interpersonal relationships and gain experience with collaborative event planning. In turn, as students develop their skills, they grow as individuals to become leaders in their own field.
To provide numerous benefits by giving the students the chance to participate in our activities such as feeling more satisfied with their college experience, develop valuable leadership, interpersonal skills and be more marketable when job searching.
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