The Archon University Fitness League is back for Season 2!

This March, Strathclyde Sport is heading to the Archon University Fitness League and we want you to join us!

By completing the fixtures and climbing the leaderboard, you could earn the chance to represent!

To get started, follow these steps:

  • Download the Archon app to get started
  • Show a member of our Health & Fitness team that you have downloaded the Archon app to claim a FREE Trek bar!*
  • Complete a fixture in Strathclyde Sport
  • Claim your FREE can of Ghost Energy* after registering your first score

*While stocks last

The Archon app will give you a ranking. The more you register scores on the Archon app with each of the fixtures, the better your ranking could be, which could lead to you competing for the University of Strathclyde at the live finals in March 2026!

2025 Archon Event

Strathclyde Sport delivered a strong performance at the Archon University Fitness League finals, with several impressive individual efforts and a solid team showing throughout the day. Despite a tight turnaround and a reduced squad, the athletes competed consistently across a demanding programme of events at the Gymshark Lifting Club in Solihull. Representing Strathclyde were Theo (bench press), Alex (deadlift), Eric (row), Jade (multi-discipline specialist), Cameron (treadmill) and Emile (ski-erg). Each athlete played their part in a performance the University can be proud of, setting a positive foundation for the season ahead.

FAQ's

The Archon University Fitness League is a national competition that transforms gym training into a team-based sport. Each participating University forms a team of athletes who compete in various gym-based movements throughout the season, culminating in a series of knockout rounds that lead to a championship.

The 8 Fixtures are: 

FULLSEND - 100m Ski
DEATH ROW - 500m Row
PACEMAKER - 1 mile Run
THE GRIND - Push Press
TRILOGY - Body Weight Medley
LOAD - 1RM Bench, 3RM Deadlift & 5RM Squat (RM = Rep Max)

No although the more you register scores on the Archon app with each of the fixtures, the better your ranking could be.

Current University of Strathclyde students

No! We first took part last year, and made it to the finals at the Gymshark Lifting Club.