River-based activities are a feature of the life of many students at Cambridge, and these may range from punting gently along the 'backs' on a sunny afternoon to strenuous and competitive racing. Rowing races on the River Cam are known as 'bumps' (see  here and associated links) where each boat tries to catch the one in front starting from a length and a half behind. Previous rowing experience is not essential for success in this sport at Cambridge. The Christ's boathouse (below) is within half a mile of the College.

In the Hamied Centre on the main College site, we have a modern Squash Court, a fully equipped Fitness Suite, and facilities for indoor sports such as table-tennis.

About a mile away, on playing fields which we share with St Catharine's College there are good modern pavilion facilities and pitches for all the principal sports, together with tennis courts (grass and hard) and an all-weather hockey pitch (more images).  Over recent years, the College has had great sporting success and individual members have gone on to national success in many sports. Prowess and enthusiasm for sport, or any other non-academic activity, will not in itself be sufficient to secure admission to Cambridge, as academic ability is the foremost consideration. However, the College takes pride in those members who can combine their academic work with other activities and take advantage of the excellent facilities and opportunities which are offered.

In addition to 'serious' sport, there are inumerable opportunities where enthusiasm is much more important than ability.